I stopped in for lunch and sat at the bar where I received excellent customer service. The steak paired with the strawberry hibiscus cocktail was delicious! read more

Fogo de Chão - Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Outstanding! Served our party of 23 flawlessly! Thank you Tai for making our family feel welcome but you also included our children and that speaks volumes of your character and care for the whole experience at FDC. Nayeli and Yulia were phenomenal making the dining experience so easy especially for our first timers. We were in town celebrating a birthday and your restaurant made our night memorable. Thank you for the great food, service and the ambience was PERFECTION. Ps- you must try the lamb chops with the mint sauce read more

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- for $60 all you can eat it's pretty good. -Bar spread is cold items only but fresh -This location is crowded do feel tables are very close and you can hear everyone convo - Out of all the meats there is maybe like 2 that literally melt in your mouth -Come dress up or down... doesn't matter you'll see both lol -drinks menu vary prices but you can find wine I think under $10 a glass... which is a win these days read more

After a years-long hiatus from Fogo, I returned with a group of four. The last time I ate here was a few years ago for my birthday, and the experience was just abysmal. I figured the new location and some time would cure my previous complaints. Mostly incorrect but there were some positives. The service was poor. I'd accept that level of service somewhere cheap, but my full churrasco experience was $80-something (when adding the lobster tail). Timing was bad on the lobster tail, they didn't bring the side dishes out until after our first course of meats, and after I asked. The lobster tail was cold and incredibly tough. Don't even bother with it. They brought it out after the first course of meats, and then it sat while nobody visited us and no ability to pair it with steak. After the second course one of the waiters began to talk to us like we should be done with the meal, and asked if we needed any other meats; I showed him like 6 different cuts they never brought us. They brought those out finally after my asking. One positive was the picanha. It was great - perfectly cooked and seasoned. Most other meats were decent and okay. The last cut of Fraldinha was dry and tough. The ribeye was extremely tough. The filet was cooked nicely but it was dry and lacked seasoning. Market Table was okay, but some other local churrascarias have them beat. I used to go to Fogo a lot in the early 2000s and it was unbelievable how good the service was. Like with most concepts, over time, the prices go up and the quality goes down. Fogo is no exception. read more

Renata Grenada, was a phenomenal waitress. She was funny, joined in our conversations. It was truly a pleasure to have her. Oh food was good too. read more

I live a block away and have never had a good experience here. 1. Staff don't talk to any clients, any of them. I was at the bar and had to get bartenders attention to order drinks, etc. He was more interested in cutting limes and flirting with other staff 2. Zero engagement or suggestions 3. I think I saw a hair in my food 4. This place is designed to cater to out of town guests, not potential frequent visitors in neighborhood 5. There are many great restaurants with a great customer experience on 2nd, avoid Fogo du Chain restaurant read more

Too expensive, quality average. It's steak, common...would not return. 2 people best of Brazil, $140 including parking. Yikes.

We came as a group for dinner. All the meats were overcooked, very chewy and dried. The chicken were ok. Pineapple and banana were my favorites. The saute mushroom was good. Wine not so. I only had a couple of bites and that's it. That's a NO to me, sorry. read more

The staff is very attentive and provides excellent service, the place has a very upscale quality and ambience to it, and the food... What can I say... It is Brazilian steak after all... And oh my goodness I ate my fill. It was so delicious. Worth a revisit next time I am in the area. read more

This is a good steak house. Do not fill up on the side bar though (although they have good options there). I love the flank steak. The ambience is nice and classy. Wait for the servers with the best meat. They have a call button too which I like. Be sure to go hungry tho as it is quite expensive. But its worth it for celebrating. read more

Easy to reserve your table. Ambiance is great. Food is excellent quality. Vast variety of meat, sides and vegetables. The caramelized pineapple is not included in the price, we still ordered and it was delicious. Overall a good choice to spend time with the family and enjoy with friends read more

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The food and service were excellent. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. It was comfortable and not too noisy

My husband and I have been to this location many times over the past 8 years. For a few years early on, the service was better at the San Antonio location than here. But a couple of years ago the management changed and the service has been stupendous ever since. Ramos remembers us every time. He has worked at both locations and I can tell you he is a very valuable member of the team. He always makes us feel welcome snd taken care of. The new location is very convenient and parking is a little easier than the old location. This time we were waited on by Leon. He has two very large parties he was serving. That would usually mean he should be stretched thin. He wasn't. He handled the large workload with efficiency and friendliness. The picahna was very flavorful and the top round was one of the best I've ever had. Gauchos were quick to bring selections around and made sure to come right back if they didn't have meat cooked to our desired temperature. Great job once again Fogo Austin!! read more

Fogo de Chão - Market table - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Located downtown, parking can be challenging. They valet for $15 or you can park at the lot on the end of the block. It's a nice looking place. Clean, upscale vibe...but LOUD. It was challenging to hear any of the servers over the people next to us and the place was only about 1/4 full. The food here was...okay. The Market Table was fine. Many of the vegetable dishes looked unappetizing. The asparagus in particular was stringy and overcooked. Not a lot of actual salad options but more marinated veg and charcuterie. But that's not what we came for. The first...five rounds...of meat were a disappointment. The sirloin was overcooked to the point of being inedible, the filet was chewy as opposed to tender and the Picahna was just tough. It was a rough and depressing start as soon we had to ask for plates for what we couldn't eat (& we are not a family that wastes food). It was just bad. I did say something to the manager and admit it improved after that. The service here is excellent. They asked what types of meats we wanted and we ended up having a decent meal, but many of the dishes were absolute misses. The lamb (not the chops) was disgusting. I don't know what they did to it but it was gristly and just unpleasant. We asked for ribeye, which was good. The flap steak was a hit - perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Later rounds of filet were good, as were more rare rounds of Picahna and sirloin. Overall, it was an okay experience but not amazing. We went for a birthday. They hooked our son up with a fantastic molten chocolate cake. The managers and servers could not have been more attentive, which we appreciated. Having made a special trip down, I think Estancia is probably going to be our go-to for churrasco, but we wanted to give this place a shot. read more

Lucy and Jay were amazing! Very attentive and happy to serve us and others around. The Picanha was so delicious!!! read more

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Everything here from hostess to seating, service and food the whole experience was A1! As you walk in the vibe is so fancy and elegant, They seated us very quickly even without a reservation !! We sat at the bar while we awaited for our table! Food was amazing fresh and delicious We went for the whole experience! The different meat selection and the salad bar was amazing! Wish they has guacamole maybe next time!! I had the amaretto sour as a drink very delicious! The filet minion was cooked to perfection, the lamb was yum all the meats actually were devine ! I tried not to stuff myself much with the salad stuff because I was waiting for the meats!! Overall superb experience great service, food was excellent and ambiance was fabulous Thank tou again for such an amazing evening definitely recommend this place for a unique time! Cheers read more

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First timer here! We went for a birthday dinner and the best of brazil. I'm disappointed to hear that others got a free cake for birthdays but we didn't get anything. We were sat in the middle which was v interesting bc they had a weird carpet thing that kept getting caught on my chair. The salad bar has a pretty large selection and I got to try hearts of palm for the first time which I really enjoyed. Service was okay, I think some of the guys with the meats were a little bit... curt? It's loud in here and sometimes they mumble so when you don't understand they get short and snippy. However everyone else was pretty nice. Some of the meats are good but some of them are really horrible. I did not care for the bottom sirloin steak (honestly ruined my appetite after I put it in my mouth) the sausage, and the chicken wrapped bacon was edible but very dry. Similar to other people's reviews I felt like only the same couple of cuts were going around. I really wanted to try the queijo assado so we let someone know and we were honestly waiting for 30-40 minutes for it WHICH wasn't worth. We only tried about 6 things including that cheese dish which came right after we asked for the check. Out of 6 things and I REALLY disliked three of them... odds are not in my favor. The bread is phenomenal as always and picanha wasn't too salty. We parked at a lot on the same side of the restaurant which was 20 for two hours (and don't be late there's a guy literally sitting in the lot to boot ur car) read more

Fogo de Chão - best of brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

So a vegan walks into a Brazillian steakhouse... Only this isn't a joke, because the plant-based options at Fogo de Chão aren't fooling around either. Fact is, they've been masters of vegetable cookery since inception, despite meat being the main claim to fame here. One glance at the never ending market table and you'll know what I mean; beautifully arranged stakes of marinated, pickled, grilled, roasted, and raw plant-based options in overwhelming abundance. Now, they're taking that to the next level with two dedicated vegan entrees available for ordering separately: seared tofu with miso black bean pasta and a roasted veggie power bowl. It's incredible to see humble tofu presented with as much flare as a prime cut, beautifully charred from the grill and prepared separately to avoid cross contamination. The real star of he show was the pasta, though, boldly flavorful and rich with umami. Best of all, those noodles are already available to everyone on the market table, too. That's also the case for the power bowl, which is assembled from the same components you've known and loved before. What really stood out to me in terms of innovative offerings was their new line of clean cocktails, made with non-alcoholic spirits and tasting (and looking) every bit as satisfying as something higher proof. If you can only get one, go for the clean sour, which is a take on a whiskey sour, utilizing the frothing properties of aquafaba instead of egg whites to create the same velvety foam on top. Would I go back? You bet! I'd even suggest it as a place where omnivores can eat in harmony. There are some top tier picks for vegetable-lovers to relish, and plenty of plant protein to boot. One last fact: I've been saying the name wrong my entire life and you probably have been too. Fogo de Chão is pronounced fo-go dèe shoun) It means campfire or fire on the ground, which refers to the traditional gaúcho method of roasting meats over an open fire. Feel silly yet? It's okay, grab a spiritless cocktail and toast to learning (and eating) new things. read more

Fogo de Chão - Non-alcoholic cocktails - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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For our first time in this location, we initially wanted to check out a steakhouse near the area but it was closed for a private event. Fortunately, Fogo is right across the street. We weren't hungry enough for the endless meat so we just sat at the bar for happy hour. We've been to the one in San Diego, but this was our first time having the happy hour. They have decent offerings for food and cocktails; we got to try a little bit of everything. One of my favorites is the artichoke-spinach dip. The second time we went here was for actual dinner. Service is great, very attentive and informative, super professional! The bf told them it was my bday and they gave me a sweet little dessert which was a nice way to end the meal :) read more

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The relocation of Fogo de Chao feels like someone took a traditional Brazilian churrascaria and gave it an Austin-style glow-up. Gone are the dungeon vibes - this airy, light-filled space lets you actually see (and Instagram) those perfect medium-rare cuts before they hit your plate. Patio Paradise - Two levels of outdoor seating where downtown views compete with sizzling skewers. Grilled Cheese Revelation - That honey-drizzled bite they circulate should be sold by the loaf. Salad Bar Renaissance - Even the vegetables feel celebratory here (yes, I ate my greens willingly) read more

Located in downtown Austin, parking is either valet or in the garages nearby. Interior is nice and upscale design, pretty cold so bring a light jacket just in case. Overall, food is your typical Brazilian steakhouse cuts and sides. Salad bar is on the on smaller size, but decent enough with the usual variety of cheese, salad, soup, bread, etc. Worth a try once if you are comparing different brands of steakhouses since they are well known. read more

Everything was fantastic here- from the service to the quality of food. I had never been to Fogo prior to this visit. You basically get the same experience for lunch, brunch, or dinner with a few variations in food so I would recommend going for lunch or brunch to save on $. It was $46pp for brunch. The space- is beautiful. The picture worthy entrance leads you into the main space with a bar, the food station, and multiple dining rooms. I recommend making a reservation as they did ask if we had one upon entry. We had made a reservation for 4 at 11:30 for their brunch and we were swiftly taken to our table. We were one of the first few seated, but the space filled up very quickly. The seats were surprisingly comfortable. The service- was wonderful. Our server was super helpful in explaining how it all worked and got us fresh plates when needed. The servers who brought around the meat truly held to do the green or red sign to bring over the meat or not. The food- was way better than I anticipated. It was fun trying Brazilian cocktails on their all day HH menu and Brazilian sides at their marketplace. Every meat we tried was top notch. My favorite was their Parmesan encrusted pork and the filet mignon. I'm sure we'll be back! read more

Fogo de Chão - Meats - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Finally checked out this well established churrasceria chain for a work related lunch. This is perfect for large groups and even has a semi private room for presentations. Our group of about 50 people had a great time. They have holiday specials where each attendee gets a $25 gift card as well. The location is good for large groups spread in all directions. I definitely recommend valet parking for $6 since that's cheaper than most if Tre other pays options. The salad bar was amazing with yummy cheeses and meats and sauces and smoked salmon. The soup bar was a nice treat and most people selected the squash soup and enjoyed it. I will say that we were somehow in a dead zone for the meat. The filet mignon wrapped in bacon came twice (?) and I finally asked the server if they had anything not wrapped in bacon since that's not my thing. The server was kind enough to bring out a meat without bacon and it was a disappointing chicken thigh. Then everyone's plates were being taken away and the lamb came out so I was the only one at the table to get that. And then it was over. Not so great for $50. Even now I'm looking at all the meats on their website that I never got to try and feeling sad about it missing them. I had TWO flags and they were both set to green. Green means "I'm ready for more meat, please!" Despite this I had the option to try about three pieces of meat that were not wrapped in bacon: chicken thigh, bottom sirloin, and lamb. I missed out on the pork, seasonal cut, picanha, pork belly, beef ribs, top sirloin, spicy sausage, and pork chop. There was a large slab of meat set on the table but it was entirely unreachable based on where we were sitting at our table of 20. This is not my previous experience at a churrasceria. Glass half full outlook option: I will say, though, that as a result of my meat desert, I had a chance to try every single side. I tried the plantain, mashed potatoes, bread, etc. and thoroughly enjoyed them. I would have tried the polenta but sadly it was never served. Service was definitely lacking. I had to ask someone for an iced tea. And had to flag someone down to take away my app plate halfway through the meal. And the people with meat were nowhere to be found. If I returned it would be for the $18 weekday lunch deal for the salad bar. Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse up north has MUCH better service. This is where the same group went last year and I heard no complaints. I did like how they had cheesecake to go on your way out. Great idea for lunch service. read more

We were coming from a SXSW mixer and a long day of running around to events and talks, so we were hungry. We arrive after 9PM and they let us in to dine but didn't seem happy about it. After a while of looking at drink menu, the waiter came by took our drink order was trying to rush us to order food and if we wanted the salad bar to get over to the salad bar before they shut it down. We wanted a relaxing night of fine dining before leaving back on a long flight to London. We asked if they could leave the salad bar open a little longer since we just got there. The salad bar has so many things you'd dream of and can be a meal all itself. Also probably a place you'd be making at least a couple more trips to. It was spectacular! However we felt rushed the whole time and they were getting ruder the longer we stayed. So after 20 minutes, the royal feast of a salad bar was now only ice. We now were the last people there. Brighter lights were turned on, plates were cleared whether you were done or not. They brought out our checks and tired to charge me the same amount as if I too had been gorging on the meat. I didn't eat any of the meats and I told the waiter when we first sat down to not bring me meats. My friends said it was okay but the salad bar was the real winner, as the flavour of the meats was dry and not very flavourful. Drinks were tasty and they have a full menu. They wouldn't let us take anything to go either even though we were being rushed out. My check wasn't changed to the correct amount , so my friend Adam paid half my bill for me. It's a nice place with awesome decor and ambiance but go early 2 to 3 hours before they close as that put a real sour taste on the night. Maybe they were sick of the extra traffic of people for SXSW from all over the world coming in slamming the place making it busier than usual. My experience and impression was not as nice as expected even though I've eaten at another location where it was great. . They came by the table countless times with extra long skewers with various meats on them that would be sliced off. They ask that you hold something as they slice off a chunk onto your plate. So bring your appetite and be prepared to get a large bill. read more

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What a great find ! This restaurant has it all ! Great service, great bartenders and delicious food and cocktails! ...Since me and hubby didn't have a reservation, we were lucky to get seats at the bar .. we chose 3 small bites .. polenta fries , filet medium rare (and cooked perfectly) plenty for the 2 of us.... Also bbq chicken! All had different sauces and also grilled/saute peppers and onions .. we also had a complimentary trees leches dessert, as the manager was chatting with us to ask if we needed anything and enjoying our food our conversation led to us celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary! What' a wonderful gesture! Can't say enough about our wonderful dining experience here! Thank you to all the great staff we encountered ! Wish we had this place in our back yard ( visiting from Indiana ) read more

I have eaten at this plate a couple times in Austin, I was introduced to this type of place in Brasil. If a meat eater and very hungry this is fabulous. They also have a wonderful salad bar you can get without the roving meat choices. I actually like coming to the bar having an appetizer and my favorite Brazilian drink. They have valet parking read more

Kilwa is truly a merchant's dream. My shop overflows with ivory, spices, and finely woven cloth, and I can sell to traders from Persia, Arabia, and India without issue. The only challenge is that during busy trade seasons, the harbor can become crowded with dhows, making unloading goods slow, but the city's organization and security make up for it. Kilwa's people are courteous, its markets are lively, and the profit one can make here is unmatched on the East African coast. read more

We were very pleasantly surprised by the churrasco experience.. the quality and the flavor of all the meats were excellent. The servers came by frequently and if you wanted more, the staff would cone back once asked. Great ambiance for date night or a large group... lots to see but not too noisy or overwhelming.. we had a group and each were able to get what they wanted. The meal also included a full salad bar with lots of choices that were well stocked and presented well! Highly recommend it for a special night. read more

This was my first time eating at Fogo de Chao and I was overwhelmed with food in the very best way. This was my plate at the market station I didn't take a photo of all the meat I ate but lemme tell ya- it was a lot. Bottom sirloin was my favorite and top sirloin was a close second. I tried the lamb, garlic beef, Parmesan crusted pork, fried cheese with spicy honey, and their signature meat: picanha There was nothing I didn't like. The plantains they brought to the table were so amazing we ordered like 3 servings. The bread was crazy- it was bread-like but also gave me melted cheese vibes it was absolutely ridiculous and unlike any bread I've ever had. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Couldn't wait to get back to the office to write this review. Its Christmas and I just dealt with some of the most discriminating mess ever. I went to go pick up my food since I was at my office downtown and when I got there I was helped by a Hispanic looking girl with hip length mildly wavy hair. Didnt catch her name since I was taken back by how I was treated. Ive eaten here plenty of times and so when I told her my name she disappeared. For some reason I sensed something was off. She passed me a couple of times with no update but I continued to wait suspiciously. Sure enough, i see her talking with this very large/tall brown haired woman who kept looking back at me. I thought that was very odd. So the long haired comes back and ask for proof that its my order. I said what? I just told you my name and she said I need to see your phone???WTF!! Irritated, I ran back to the car to retrieve my phone. I then see her discussing me with the tall brown haired woman again who again starts examining me from across the room. Im dressed down but girly with my beanie and work badge. I then finally see her approve her giving me my order. WHAT THE FK WAS THAT? If we really wanna get snooty I'm 100% sure I make more money than that supervisor. I also had just been promoted and got a new car, so I wanted to get some food and not cook. It was Christmas and I didnt appreciate to be made out like I was some vagabond coming off the street to lie. If someone gives you a specific name then clearly they are here for a specific order. Looking me up and down multiple times cause you can't believe that I can afford to eat here because the color of my skin is fkd up. Come to think of it, the very first time I ate here during lunch, I sat at a table by myself and ordered lots of drinks and had a feast in front of me and everyone was staring at me like they couldn't believe I could afford to eat by myself for a $100 lunch. WILL DEFINITELY NOT RETURN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I've picked up here before and no one asked for proof with thorough analysis of the individual. Thanks for the lump of coal. Fk u fogo de chao and the horse you rode in on ugh read more

It's Fogo! Need I say more. The garden table is always fresh and plentiful. The meats are always delicious and non-stop

We had a really good time at Fogo De Chao. This was my first time at a Brazilian steakhouse and Fogo did not disappoint. The food was fantastic, the service was perfect, and the meat - good lord. Our server was attentive and even helped get some of the different cuts over to our table. I cannot recommend Fogo more. Don't fill up on the amazing sides at the Market Table though, that's just wasted calories. Wait for the meats. Although their chicken salad is incredible. I could have eaten a bucket of that by itself. read more

Service was a little slow Environment was sterile. Front greeter/host lady (shorter blonde)...unfriendly and unwelcoming. Not rude just sterile. Dreary environment. Nothing too happy about their hour Food delicious Some staff were very friendly. When I think or Brazil, I think fun and lively. This feels like going to a board room lunch meeting in the 90s. read more

Went for anniversary dinner ( full experience). We've been to the one in Dallas and were expecting similar experience. Our expectations were not met by this location. Our waiter after never showed up on the table after greeting us initially. We asked for bread a few times which they normally serve initially but we had to ask for it and even then it came after a long time and by then we were almost done with the food. This place did not serve the chimichuri steak which we have had at other locations. The meat lacked flavor and juice. read more

Nice new location... much more open space with the more open windows and patio. As usual, very enjoyable experience. We did show up after a large party, but only drink service was impacted and that was due to them being down a bartender. Food was, as usual, high quality and served in a high tempo churrasco style. About the only down side would be the same thing endemic to the restaurant scene... the sound levels were less controlled than the previous read more

HIGHLY recommend doing the Happy Hour menu at the bar over the AYCE buffet. Had more of a personalized experience and got the food we normally do for fraction of the cost. Also recommend the Brazilian Lime drink - very good! read more

Amazing amazing amazing what a chain. We enjoy the location in Southern California, California during SXSW. We visited the absolute amazing food and Service. read more

It's a Fogo in DT Austin! Same great churrascaria experience as all the others I've been to. I will say the service was more exceptional than ever! read more

The reservation was honored on time. The salad bar was lovely, as I remembered from a Houston experience years ago. Conversation on the Terrace was difficult because of all the beautiful immaculate glass overlooking the street. The waitstaff is bad at reading cues from the guests: after we (nearly) begged for our checks, and after the checks were finally presented, we waited patiently for someone to take our money. I gave up, grabbed all 4 checks and wandered around the main dining room until I found someone who looked as though he might help. "Would you be kind enough to find someone to take our money?" I fear that the only woman serving in our area ended up being rebuked, but we weren't her table. I didn't use the valet parking service, but getting one's parking receipt validated was a more intricate process than necessary. Oh - and take the tofu entree off the menu, or start carrying it. Tofu is not that expensive, is pretty shelf stable and doesn't take up that much space in the walk-in. This may be only the second negative review I've written in the decade I've been writing for Yelp! However, Fogo De Chão earned this one. read more

Fogo de Chão - Cauliflower Steak - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came for Valentine's Day lunch and it did not disappoint! May not be considered fine dining, but it's definitely better than the ones we've been to before. Ambiance was very nice, calm and relaxing. Our waiters: Victor, Martin, and Julie Anne were amazing. They constantly made sure we were well taken care of and kept asking what meat we wanted. We were already planning on coming back just cause of the food and service, but to top it off, they gave us a complimentary dessert and a free full churrasco voucher for our next meal(worth $60). This was definitely cherry on the top. Appetizer: We're not really salad people so the salad bar wasn't that major for us. The mozzarella cheese and honey, bread(super fulfilling but good), banana, and fried that they gave us was yummy and worth the try. Meat: this is what we would order again 1. Picanha(medium): Our favorite! Must try 2. Ribs: Almost skipped but I'm glad we didn't. So soft and flavorful 3. Bone in ribeye(medium): soft, not chewy at all and melts in your mouth 4. Bottom sirloin(medium): pretty good too 5. Crispy Pork belly: came with honey, definitely worth the try Dessert: 1. Tres leches: Almost didn't get this, because I figured I could get it at H-E-B, but I'm glad I got it. H-E-B doesn't come close. The crumb pieces at the bottom paired the tres leches so well. 2. Crème brûlée: it tasted like creme brulee, it's good but if we only had one space for dessert, we'd easily go for the Tres Leches. We accidentally forgot our crème brûlée Togo and our complimentary voucher on the table, but we called them and they were able to give it back to us. All in all, 100% amazing food, service and experience. We went to a fancy steak house for our anniversary and I feel like this was way better for a fraction of the price. We were surprised how small our bill was because of the quality of the meat, definitely tipped them good! We'll be back. read more

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