I'm Brazilian, from Rio de Janeiro, and I came to Fogo de Chão to celebrate both my birthday and my son's high school graduation. We absolutely loved the experience! The "Salad Bar" was incredible. As a Brazilian, I have high expectations for hearts of palm, and they definitely did not disappoint. My favorite cuts are picanha and fraldinha, and they were perfectly prepared--just delicious. What truly inspired me to write this review, though, was the outstanding service. Marcia and Jose, who are both Brazilian, made me feel right at home with their warmth, kindness, and genuine care. They went above and beyond to make our celebration special. Alex was also fantastic and completed an already wonderful experience. Omg I can't forget the deserts ...crème brûlée (fantastic), bolo de brigadeiro (my kids favorite) , papaya creme (hubby fav's) and tres leches (my daughter's fav) Thank you for making such an important family celebration so memorable. We can't wait to come back! read more

Fogo de N-O! Celebrated my birthday dinner at Fogo de Chão last night, and what a major disappointment it was. But let me be clear, my review is not based on the food. The food is absolutely delicious. The drinks were great too! My review is based on the absolute horrendous quality of service this location has. Honestly, they should be embarrassed. We arrived just before our reservation time at 7. We walked in, no one greeted us. In fact, if the hostess staff wasn't too busy talking amongst themselves, they would have noticed not just us walk in, but a couple other parties as well. It took at least 5 minutes for us to tell them we had a 7pm reservation. We then waited another 20 minutes to be seated. Our server Giovanni was non existent. He came by the table (on his own) maybe one time. I had to ask for the sides. My husband had to flag him down for drinks. It took forever to get a dessert menu. And the check, not only did it take forever to get that too, but it was wrong. Do yourself a favor and skip Fogo de N-O and go to Texas de Brazil. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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We've been here several times and always enjoy it. We usually go with the Indulgent Churrasco Experience, and everything is consistently delicious. I also never skip the Market Table and the Mango Habanero Caipirinha is my favorite drink. This location is always busy, which speaks to its popularity but it can feel a bit crowded since the tables are fairly close together and there's not much room to move around. Overall, it's one of our favorite Fogo locations, and the convenience of being so close to Victoria Gardens makes it an easy choice. read more

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This location is newer- when we can It was fairly busy. I've eaten here and Beverly Hills. I actually prefer the Beverly Hills location because of how it is set up. This location is good but definitely has a different vibe than the others. read more

Fogo de Chão - Father's Day Visit. Visited Fogo de Chão for Father's Day and, as expected, it was extremely busy. We had a 1 PM reservation and still ended up waiting about 15 minutes past our scheduled time. Once inside, the restaurant was packed. With guests dining and servers constantly moving around with various cuts of meat, it was sometimes difficult to navigate through the dining room. Despite the crowds, the ambiance was excellent. I remember when this location was Johnny Carino's, and they've done a fantastic job transforming it into an elegant Brazilian steakhouse. The décor, lighting, and overall atmosphere are beautiful. Service was good, especially considering how busy they were. I ordered the sea bass, and it was outstanding. It tasted incredibly fresh and was cooked perfectly. The rest of my party enjoyed the endless selection of meats, all prepared well. The salad bar was decent, and the bar area looked fantastic. I also had the Strawberry Hibiscus cocktail, which was refreshing and delicious. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would definitely return. Next time, I'll just avoid visiting on a major holiday when the crowds are at their peak. read more

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10/10 food with amazing quality in a beautifully designed restaurant. The service was great too with super respectful staff. The aspect that was a bit of a let down is that the chairs and tables are so close together it's hard to fit through sometimes. And on busy days, they tend to forget your requests and need a couple reminders But overall, will definitely come again for the meats! read more

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Alyssa is a true cut above. She gave so much exceptional service. She exmplified true kindness and care. The place was pretty packed but each person working was very attentive. So many people were trying to garner tables. Make sure you reserve in advance. The food that came out was simply amazing too. I don't eat red meat and they accomadated with great choices and options. This place is a must try. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Let me start by saying how our first experience was not so good during New Year's 2026. The manager was very understanding and did not allow us to pay when we decided to leave. He provided us a return opportunity to give them a second chance. We returned recently and decided to forgo the churrasco experience. We shared the recommended wagyu ribeye and had the salad bar. Definitely a much better experience and the service was great. The restaurant offers a great busy atmosphere and offers a great selection of happy hour cocktails. The mint cucumber cocktail was very delicious with a great presentation. The ribeye arrived on a heated salted stone. I had never experienced the salted stone and if you have never tried it, it's a must! Love how you can continue to cook your meat to desired consistency. This was a great recommendation. Our server had other great recommendations that we took advantage of and they were spot on. We had great service all evening which definitely made up from our first experience. We witnessed another patron who was grabbing several food items with his fingers at the salad bar. However, one of the staff graciously confronted the customer to prevent future behavior. So glad we returned for another opportunity for the business to redeem themselves. Two concerns: 1. We had to wait about 20-25 minutes after our reservation time. 2. The handicap parking is across the parking way. Not sure why not in front of restaurant. When we left we saw two exotic cars parking directly in front and one even believed he was so entitled to park between two cars in the wall area creating his/her own parking ‍. I say tow it! Again, thank you Devon for listening to our feedback from our first visit and making our recent visit a great experience. It definitely made look forward to another visit. read more

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We arrived at Fogo de Chão as a party of 11 for our 6:15 PM reservation. We arrived on time, but we were not seated until 6:56 PM, more than 40 minutes after our scheduled reservation time. What made the experience especially frustrating was how the delay was handled. Around 6:30 PM, staff walked our entire party through the restaurant to what we believed was our table, despite us having a family member in a wheelchair. Once we arrived, we were told the table was not actually ready and were escorted all the way back to the waiting area. This was inconvenient, unnecessary, and showed a lack of consideration, particularly for a guest with mobility challenges. Delays can happen, but communication and customer service matter. There was no sense of urgency, no meaningful apology, and no effort to acknowledge that this was an issue on the restaurant's end. We honored our reservation by arriving on time and expected the same respect for our time. Unfortunately, the issues did not end there. My wine was served in a dirty wine glass, and several members of our party received dirty plates and utensils. This is completely unacceptable. Basic cleanliness should never be overlooked, and these items should be inspected before being placed on a guest's table. Another disappointment was that the beans contained pork. While that may be fine for some guests, it would have been helpful if it had been clearly communicated, as my husband does not eat pork. I will give credit where it is due. The meat was absolutely outstanding, some of the best we've had, and our server, Cassie, was exceptional. She handled multiple large parties with professionalism, stayed attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. She is the reason this review receives two stars instead of one. Overall, the poor handling of our reservation, the cleanliness issues, and the lack of attention to detail overshadowed what could have been a great dining experience. Sadly, based on this visit, we will not be returning. Please do better. Guests with reservations should not have to wait over 40 minutes, be walked to a table that is not ready, or question the cleanliness of the dishes and glassware being served. read more

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This was my first time at Fogo de Chão and I unfortunately don't know if I'd come back. My partner and I enjoyed the side bar, but every bite of meat that we got from the wandering servers was super overcooked and dry. We didn't know filet mignon could have such an aftertaste; it left a weird grainy coating inside my mouth. My partner's drink also never came even though we ordered different versions of the same thing (caipirinha). After we told a server about the meat, they attempted to rectify the experience by having people stop by with rarer cuts, but even then it wasn't that great. Some were rare, some were medium well; there wasn't any consistency. For that price, I much prefer Texas de Brazil. read more

Become a rewards member! $1 Caipirinha's on Tuesday! Excellent deal! Also... tip: Costco has gift cards $100 for $80. 1 more tip. I did lunch Buffett w/ 1 meat added. Only $37 and definitely more than enough. I left full, a lil tipsy and with 20% extra in my pocket. This might be my Tuesday spot. read more

My first time trying a brazilian steak house. The decor gives an elevated feel and the smells were appealing. But would say that servers need more training: 1) We weren't made aware of the churrasco chip (red for "no more" and green for "more) until our waiter noticed that we hadn't been served any meats. And even then, we were told that it just needed to be on our table to be served. As we ate our dessert, overheard another waiter explain what each flip side meant to another couple that had just sat down. 2) when it came to paying, we were told our two gift cards were defective. Frustrating, but we went to Costco to remedy it. They informed us that whoever had served us, charged it and then canceled it, leading it to be flagged and locked. Frustrating to deal with. Back to the meal: Since we got the churrasco experience, we had access to the "salad bar". They have more than salad but be aware food is served chilled. Personally, certain things I like to have warm (asparagus, mushrooms, grilled cauliflower). I would say keeping certain items over a warming tray. Idk, just less appetizing to have it chilled besides those Kalamata olives, whole grain mustard, and hummus. Note: the plate you used for the salad bar is where your churrasco meat will be served too. "Gaucho chefs" would make their way around the dining room announcing the type of meat and offering it to those tables with chips. Only when waiter noted our missing service (and chips) did we have a wave of 5 chefs come by. After that, it was sparse. We must have been in an overlooked spot or maybe its intentional so you get full from nibbling on the sides provided? Unsure. I mostly enjoyed the sweet bread and Maduros (fried plantains). The meat experience varied. It would be over salted, overcooked edges, or fatty but sometimes you would get a succulent piece, if sliced at the right spot. By the way, the mini tongs they have at your table, are for holding the meat they are slicing for you. Be aware the juice can spurt as theyre cut. Overall, I would say I liked the drinks (Caipirinha). The strawberry hibiscus was made with fresh fruit but the chunks were a little too thick. That and the ice made up half my glass and also got stuck in the straw. Habañero mango was much smoother. Make sure to get those in as the timing was off. My partner was having Stella's and even his drinks would take 20 min. to get to our table from the bar. Would have given our visit a 3 but the debacle with the gift card did sour our date night. read more

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We came here to celebrate my dad's birthday because he specifically chose this location after having such a great experience at the Las Vegas Fogo de Chão. Unfortunately, this visit was nothing like the one in Vegas. The food was good, but the service was honestly terrible. We felt like we were forgotten most of the time and were not taken care of the way we expected, especially for a special occasion. We were hoping for a memorable birthday dinner, but the poor service really took away from the experience. Noah also stepped in asking if we felt ignored in our area and we answered honestly, we did feel ignored. I even tried speaking to the manager and I asked for the check and he took forever to bring it as well as our complimentary cake. We kept having to be the ones to track down a waiter rather than having someone check on us. It's disappointing because we know how great Fogo de Chão can be, but this location didn't meet those standards at all. I'd honestly rather make the drive to Las Vegas than come back here. I hope the management takes customer service more seriously because the food alone isn't enough to make us return. read more

Our server Alex, was very friendly and polite. The food was delicious and the drinks are on point. I definitely recommend coming here. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Made my way back again. Maybe an off day since last time was SIGNIFICANTLY better and this time was very off-putting. Staff was friendly but whenever they mentioned they would do something it never got done. Had to ask for a drink 3-4 times just to get one drink. Many of my colleagues decided to just leave because they never got the meats they wanted. We asked for cinnamon roasted pineapple maybe 5 times throughout the night and kept being told it was on the way and NOT ONCE did it arrive throughout the whole night. The salad bar - argula looked shriveled and many of the fruits looked unappetizing and dry. My colleague described the salad bar items as "sad" looking. On top of all of this when pouring the cheese honey, the waiter dripped honey off the plate and onto my pants. They also dropped bacon while slicing the meat, on to my dessert takeout without realizing. Worst of all they dripped oil onto my jacket which was resting on the back of my chair when moving around the meats. I did get to compare the chocolate dessert items and highly recommend the Chocolate Brigadeiro over the molten lava hands down. The cheesecake brulee is still the classic and my favorite but the brigadeiro is also delicious. Overall, was very disappointed with the service and quality today. We were there for quite some time and felt like we didn't get much of the meats or food items we wanted and I walked away with multiple stained pieces of clothing. read more

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My service here was exceptional. Kaylie took wonderful care of us, and was so attentive. I am so thankful we sat in her section. We will definitely be visiting again soon. The manager Derrick came to greet us before we left, and that was a thoughtful touch. read more

Fogo de Chão - Cucumber mint splash and Passion fruit smash were so good. This was taken before our delicious meats. - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Newer location located in a shopping complex. Parking wasn't too bad when we went for lunch time. Not as big as other locations but very nice decor. We sat in the bar area for the happy hour menu and relaxed. Our bartender was friendly and provided nice conversation. We always enjoy their HH food times and drinks. Sometimes we don't want to eat to heavy so the amounts and variety are satisfying. Complimentary cheese rolls are great when they're fresh out of oven. Our favorite food item on HH is the queijo assado - fried cheese with honey - not sure what kind of cheese but it's GOOD. . They also have good cocktails on HH, but today we just enjoyed a nice cold glass is Stella from tap. Fogo had a good HH and I would come back again if I'm in the area. read more

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We had four adults and one child and ordered à la carte. Every dish and the service were disappointing. The sea bass was drowned in butter and lacked real flavor. The chicken breast took over an hour to arrive, and every time we asked, we were told "3 more minutes." The picanha was served extremely overcooked, which is unacceptable for a steakhouse. Our waitress disappeared before we even received our final entrée and never informed us she was leaving or that another server would take over. We never saw her again -- even after closing our tab. We also ordered strawberry ice cream and received vanilla with artificial strawberry syrup. Not good. If you want quality food and service, Texas de Brazil across the street is a much better option. Fogo de Chão was a complete letdown. read more

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Food is pretty good: the open food bar has lots of variety and the food is pretty decent. The actual meat is good as well (not amazingly best thing ever) but certain cuts do melt in your mouth with lots of flavor. The service on the other hand not so great. Took forever to get simple things like drinks, refills for water, plates cleaned up, or even servers telling us they'd be right back with what we wanted and then they never did but would see them serving other things elsewhere. The place is nice, decent vibes, but a bit crowded. I felt like the table next to us was part of our table. The servers also walk around expecting you to get out of their way as opposed to the other way around. You could tell they are overwhelmed, managers seemed overwhelmed as well. Yet other servers and managers just chit chatting. Texas de Brazil across the street is better overall for sure. I'd go back to give it another try at the service, but maybe wait for them to get more settled. read more

This is a difficult review to write because I genuinely liked the leadership team I met, and the servers were very good . However, I had several significant concerns. Even though we had a reservation, seating was not available for us in the main dining area. I'm not sure what happened there, but that needs to get fixed quickly.. First, the temperature inside the facility was uncomfortably cold. The air conditioning wasn't set to "cool" -- it felt more like an icebox. Walking through the space felt like being in a meat locker, which made the experience unpleasant. The pricing does not align with the amount of food you receive. The cost is considerably too high for what's offered. It seems the concept is based on a Las Vegas-style "all-you-can-eat" experience, but in reality, you receive far less than expected for the price. As a result, the visit becomes very expensive. None of my family members drink alcohol, yet a meal for four people still exceeded $300, which feels unreasonable in the current economy. The food itself ranged from very good to okay, but nothing stood out as exceptional. Additionally, there appeared to be issues with food service timing. When ordering from the entrée menu, it often felt as though our orders were forgotten, though I'm not sure what caused the delay. This suggests there may be opportunities for improvement on the management side. With all that said, I would like to return someday, but doing so would require a significant adjustment to my finances just to afford the experience. read more

It was my first time here during Valentine's Day weekend. The tables were really close and tight together where your elbows were almost touching the other person's and just enough room behind you to get up. It was embarrassing to squeeze through many tables where people were eating dinner making all parties uncomfortable whilst eating. It just felt like it was all to maximize profit and minimize the entire experience. It was so hot. Everyone was drenched in sweat from all the body heat. We had to try and put our hair up and our jackets were already off. It's literally 45° outside. It was disgusting. Some of the meat tasted off, had a weird after taste too salty, grainy and chalky. It was weird. The other staff there were great. Honestly. 10/10 for them but all it took was my rude server, Sheila, to ruin my first impression, killed my vibe entirely, and experience of this place to make it somewhere I never want to go back to again. I literally paid to be disappointed. WHOEVER RESPONDS TO THESE REVIEWS SAYING A MANAGER WILL REACH OUT IS A LYING LIAR!!! NO COMMUNICATION WHTATSOEVER. NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME SINCE FEBRUARY. read more

We celebrated my 50th birthday at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, and overall it was a very good experience! We usually go to their Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse location in Irvine so we wanted to try something different this time. Our reservation was at 2:00 PM, but we arrived 30 minutes early and they were kind enough to accommodate us right away, which we really appreciated. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food was delicious as always, and the staff bringing around the meats were friendly and courteous. The only downside was that the meat service felt a bit slow at times--we honestly felt like our table may have been overlooked for a while. On a sweet note, they surprised me with a complimentary birthday dessert, which made the celebration even more special Overall, still a very good dining experience, and a memorable way to celebrate my 50th birthday! read more

FOGO de CHAO is a unique dining experience. My wife had heard about it from her colleagues, so she insisted that we go. Our main server, Homer, was great, very attentive, returning often to check on us. First of all, expect to pay at least $53 per person (plus tax and tip, of course). If you are a seafood eater, expect to pay at least $73. $53 gets you a salad bar and a variety of freshly cut meats. The restaurant is elegant. The tableware has the restaurant's name on them. The tableware includes mini-tongs, which you will use to catch your slice of meat as the server slices it off the post. The long tables, presumably set for groups, have tablecloths; the napkins are linen. We ordered the $53 options. As another reviewer suggested, you shouldn't take too much food from the salad bar; instead, you should save room for the meats. One warning: you must be patient when it comes to waiting for the meat. There are a number of servers circulating around the room, each with a different cut of meat. Also, if you wait for a particular cut of meat, you may be waiting a while, so take what you get and try to request what you want. (Patience is the key. If you don't like waiting for your food, this is NOT the place to go.) Another suggestion: We saw a couple next to us take two plates apiece from the salad bar, one under the other. When they sat down, they set out the empty plates to receive meat from the servers. The salad bar warning may be futile. When you see the salad bar, you are met with a variety of unusual selections, from tomato slices topped with basil and mozzarella to asparagus and dragonfruit and pineapple slices and sliced cold meat cuts and the usual lettuce and salad dressings. I walked away with a plateful of options. (See pic.) Unfortunately, the all-you-can-eat nature of the meal prohibited me from taking home my fat trimmings for my dogs. It's a shame really, thinking about all the waste that builds up and ends up in landfills, but I digress. Free parking, if you can find a spot. We lucked out and found a spot right in front. The restaurant is just off Foothill, across the parking lot from Best Buy. read more

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Had reservations for a party of 18, for my birthday. Wanted to try the newly fogo out in the ie. We got seated within 5 mins of the reservation time. Space was a little tight where we seated. Our servers were Veronica and Layla , they were really great ! Very knowledgeable and explained everything well, for our party who has never been. Really went above and beyond our expectations. They deserve a raise !!! The salad bar was good, so many options to choose from. But I feel that it was always empty and then when they were serving meats they didn't come all the way around the table. Which half of the party was already full when the other party barely ate. Told our serves and they brought them our way. I don't know if they were super busy but I felt that they didn't really pay attention to the parties in the back. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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We visited the new Fogo de Chão with friends, and the ambience was beautiful. The restaurant itself is stunning and was packed, which shows how popular it already is. While waiting for our reservation, we tried to grab drinks at the bar, but the layout made it difficult to maneuver and actually get service. Once seated, we chose the $73 option with the full buffet and continuous tableside meats. The food itself was good, but we were repeatedly offered the same cuts while waiting quite a while to see the filet mignon and bone-in ribeye. We had to ask several times before those finally made it to our table, which was a bit disappointing given what we were looking forward to most. Our server also wasn't very attentive -- cocktails and beers from the bar took a long time to arrive, and it felt like she may have been overwhelmed with her section. On a positive note, the sides were amazing, especially the Pão de Queijo, which was definitely the standout. Overall, a beautiful restaurant with good food, but the service and pacing still need some fine-tuning. read more

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I've always liked Fogo de Chao. In fact I've made another reservation for Xmas in Vegas. This location is beautiful but food is just alright. Most of the meat cuts are overcooked or undercooked. One of the server even dropped the entire piece of steak on our dining table because It was not cooked well. The seasoning is also very bland. Not impressed. The one thing that I enjoyed were the beef ribs but I had to ask them twice to bring it out. They almost never walk around with it. $73 per person for Thanksgiving was NOT worth it. The salad bar is only half the kitchen island. It's smaller than other locations. For this location I would choose Texas de Brazil over this location. read more

Fogo de Chão - Overcooked - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Not entirely happy. This place likes their meat WELL DONE! Prime Rib was over well done on the outside and very rare on the inside. The Picanha was medium rare. Literally everything else was well done. I mean everything! A lot of it was past well done. I have to give it to them though, they gave me a first hand experience! Never in my life have I ever eaten a destroyed Filet Mignon cooked to well done. Having eaten across the street at Texas de Brazil I would have to say I would go there instead. Slightly cheaper, not as fancy of cuts but at least they know proper meat temps. No matter how hard I try I just can't excuse burning meat like that, not even for a better seafood selection, of which they have. The lobster/shrimp plate looks hard to beat. They also had some weird stick things they served while we were at the salad bar. We were told they were fried cornbread? I don't know what they were but someone could break a crown on those things! They were rock hard. I finally managed to break off a little piece but I had to spit it out. I don't know what you guys were going for with that but as I looked around on my way out, no one was eating it. I just can't justify spending $150 on well done meat for two people. At least the flavor was ok. It's not like it tasted bad (otherwise less stars) but there is a LOT of flavor going up the smoke stack! As for the wait staff, the gal helping us was all over the place. Towards the end she asked if she could do anything for us, we ask for the bill. Ten minutes later she came buy and asked if there was anything she could do for us. Seriously? We asked for the bill again. Fifteen minutes later I went to get a manager. EDIT: For anyone that's interested, I did as "Fogo Guest Relations" suggested and contacted them multiple times. After 3 weeks, zero response. So they clearly don't care. Whatever this "Fogo Guest Relations" account is, it's just cut and paste boilerplate. read more

Fogo de Chão is what's up now if you're in the IE looking for some chow. You want the best of both worlds let me tell you how. We opted for seats near the bar and this is how we took the menu options really far. Both of the menus were given because of where we were seated so my recommendation if you want to score on this loophole asked to be seated in that particular area. The highlights of this adventure were the Filet Mignon and the Branzino that was deboned table side. The Shrimp Cocktail and Chilean Sea Bass were decent but I can't knock it because the specialties are their meats. The service was on point from start to finish with the staff working together and even the manager?! That's service and that's my take, Peace out read more

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Second time at this Rancho Cucamonga location. The interior is well designed giving the place an "upscale" feel. The service was great, the staff were all very attentive and friendly. The food was okay, depending on which cut of meat you were served it could be on the saltier side, so once you mention you want a cut from more of the middle of the meat the servers making rounds will remember that and make their rounds when the meat they serve is more to your liking. read more

Service was great, the ambiance was very nice but we believe the food wasn't as good as we were expecting. Kinda of dry meat, what was delicious was the Parmesan pork, the sausage and the chicken leg drum. I know they are brand new so maybe it takes some time and we totally understand. The experience was amazing though! Thank you guys for a great time. read more

Fogo de Chão - Cheesecake Brûlée ...amazing best thing we had! - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

We just got back from dinner at Fogo De Chão and it was SO GREAT! They just opened Monday and I'm pleasantly surprised how great everything was on their fifth night being open. Our server was Mariam and she was nothing short of incredible! Super attentive, got us everything we needed. They also had like lead servers walking around introducing themselves to each table telling us if we wanted anything specific from the grill to let them know and they'd get us whatever we wanted. The salad bar was great, lots of options and everything tasted super fresh. Lots of meat cuts - we had bacon wrapped sirloin, garlic pichana, regular pichana, chicken, pork sausage, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few others. The servers passing out the meat were so nice and one guy was actually really funny. Just top notch service over all honestly. I definitely did not eat th $79 worth of food, but this is for sure going to be our go-to steakhouse for date nights. The place is decently sized. I noticed they had two rooms for larger parties that had doors that could close off for a bit of privacy. The bathrooms were on the smaller side, only three stalls for the women's room and I waited in line for a bit. When we got there, we did have a reservation so after checking in, we were seated within 2-3 minutes. Every table in the restaurant was filled for sure. We used to go to the Brazilian steakhouse across from FDC, but their service was just so god awful that we swore we'd never go back there again. Definitely looking forward to coming back here again soon. read more

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So I have been to many Fogo de Chao of the past 6 years and had not only excellent food, but the service was outstanding. So it saddens me to make the review. My hubby and I went last night the location in Rancho Cucamonga. We sat as was told our server would be with us. As we sat there we wait til one of the floor supervisor came to our table to start us with drinks. Well, the drinks came, but the server never came and intro himself. After flagging down the floor supervisor to refill or drinks, the server finally came to our table. He said sorry and to make sure if we need anything to let him know. We'll need refills on our drinks. Well, this is awful customer service! We would like a refill but, he was no where to be found. We noticed all the other tables had attentive servers looking over the guest, but we felt ignored. This server should be retrained on customer service. We spent our meal trying to get any server to assist us with attention and our experience. Our server apparently went to lunch without mentioning it to us. We were told he should have let us know. This Over $273.00 for this experience. To top is off the menu showed ribs and chorizo. We were never shown that or offered until after we ordered dessert. Thanks for taking the time to read this. read more

I had such a fantastic time last Friday night! It had been a rough and long week but I wanted to get out and celebrate one of my bestie's birthdays and she wanted to come here. We had such a fun night. Our server, Christian, was awesome. He took special care of us and made sure we were taken care of. William was another person who made sure that we tried all of the meats and enjoyed our favorite meats as many times as we wanted. Such a great attitude! Lastly, we had Damon. He was Mr. Personality and we enjoyed chatting it up with him. Also, we were surprised with fried pineapple and it was amazing and they didn't kick us out. At think we were the last ones there. Great team and keep Up the good work and providing a quality experience. read more

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I've been several times. This is a great place. Always happening. Food is consistently good. Recommend making reservations. It gets crowded pretty quickly. Food is on point, and price is good. One of the best spots in Rancho at the moment the place is a total vibe. I would highly recommend. Especially for special occasions. You get the L.A. vibe without the trouble. read more

Came here for a date night since it just opened. We paid $79 per person for the second-highest option. The first staff member who explained everything was great, but after that, service really fell off. The place was very crowded, drinks took a long time, and we had to flag people down for refills. We never saw our actual server again. The salad bar was disappointing--no sneeze guard and utensils sitting directly in the food, which felt unsanitary. The selection also wasn't great. On the positive side, a few of the meats were really good, and the staff bringing them around were frequent and friendly. Overall, it felt overpriced for the experience. I won't be returning. read more

Probably one of the worst Fogo de chão restaurants I've ever been to. Came here for an event and it was not good. The food itself was delicious, well I should say all 4 pieces of meat I got were delicious. They barely came around to serve the churrasco and we had to get our waitress involved to have them start to bring meats over. Additionally, I asked one of their servers to bring the beef rib and she said they didn't offer it here and then a few minutes right after we got the check... THEY BROUGHT IT OUT. What a joke. I usually love Fogo and was so excited to come try the Rancho location and show the folks in my party who have not been before. Most of our party left hungry which is pretty wild for something that's all you can eat. read more

Had a 4:30 reservation for a birthday celebration and waited out front for over 45 minutes before giving up and leaving. We received a call that our table was finally ready a full hour after our reservation time -- completely unacceptable. If you're planning a special occasion, don't rely on their reservation system. This location clearly struggles with scheduling and managing table turnover. We were a group looking forward to celebrating, and instead spent our evening standing outside with no updates or apology from staff. Expect better from Fogo. Very disappointing experience read more

I normally avoided going to Fogo because I couldn't eat enough to make it worth it. With the Happy Hour menu that has changed everything! We came as a small group and got to enjoy great cocktails and ordered a few appetizers to share and it was the perfect size meal at a good price! The chicken thighs were a huge stand out read more

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We had a 10:00 PM reservation and didn't realize the restaurant closed at 10:30 PM. Unfortunately, the experience felt extremely rushed because within about 15 minutes they started closing down the salad bar / all-you-can-eat portion, which was disappointing since we paid extra specifically to enjoy that part of the experience. The staff then brought out a large amount of meat in a short time frame, which made it feel more like trying to finish quickly instead of enjoying the meal at a comfortable pace. The food itself was still good and the quality was there, but the overall experience felt rushed and took away from what should've been a fun dinner. I'd recommend either not accepting reservations that close to closing time or making it more clear to guests that service and access to certain areas will be limited. We left feeling like we didn't get the full experience we paid for. read more

I've been back a few times since opening. Some for business lunch and some with the family for dinner on the weekend. I'm happy to say it's been great! Family and kids love it! I found out kids under 12 are half off! I joined the Fogo rewards and every week I get some type of offer. Last night it was a free churrasco with the purchase of one adult one. As always, food was great! Cuts were at a perfect medium rare and the salad bar had my favorite cold cuts. I usually don't try the feijoada - bean stew - when I visit a Brazilian churrasco. But this time it was different, it was very flavorful and the most authentic I've tried. Come to find out, the manager, Alvaro, uses his recipe himself. I met a new carver, José, who's fresh from Brazil. His wife makes some of the food in the kitchen too. Doesn't get any more authentic than this. Like before, service was quick and efficient and our server, Damon, was extremely friendly and helpful. Kids loved talking to him. Dinning area and restrooms were very clean and everyone was dressed up. It is a very upscale vibe. Important tip at any churrascaria - if the meats slow down or it seems like they are missing you, just let any server (white shirt) know. They will make sure the carvers stop at your table pronto! It's not personal, they are just really busy . Thank you guys for making us feel like a Brazilian family. read more

Fogo de Chão - Manager Alvaro who has the feijoada recipe - Brazilian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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