Literally the best meal I had in Blacksburg and nothing else in town came close to it! Service was awesome also as the waiter was very informative and helped guide us through the menu. Amongst three people, we got the 9pcs assorted premium appetizer, tour family platter with 12 oz ribeye, and the moqueca to share. It was honestly plenty of food to go around and everything was so delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by how juicy both the pork chop and grilled chicken were (they're both not usually my proteins of choice). Nevertheless, the best protein was undoubtedly the ribeye, followed by the picanha. The polenta squares from the appetizer sampler were so amazing and I wish we had ordered more of that! We got 3 different types of sauces (chimichurri, garlic mayo, and a guava-based one)-- our favorite was the chimichurri. Highly recommend to stop by this place for dinner! I also had their passion caiprinha and it was awesome too! read more

This place is the best!! We had the 4 meat combo for 2 which came with Picchana,pork,chicken thighs and we opted for the chicken hearts we ate everything it was so good I mean FLAVOR read more

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We found a new favorite restaurant in the Blacksburg area. Gaucho was great from start to finish, with a side of very friendly service. We shared kielbasa as a starter and it was great, nice char, juicy and a good sauce. I had the ribeye with the cauliflower Gorgonzola sauce, again great. We shared the tapioca bites which were also good and the coxinho (chicken empanada ish) were great. The plantain fritters were fried plantains, good but not really fritters. Even the churros were special. read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Kielbasa - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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We celebrated our son's graduation at Gauchos, one of the first places we ate in Blacksburg freshman year. Still has the same atmosphere, like being in Brazil with family! The meat is outstanding, perfectly cooked. We really enjoyed the sides, the tapioca fritters and yucca. A true southern Brazilian experience! Obrigado Isabel!! read more

Nicer Brazilian place to eat at. Considered more upscale in Blacksburg. Food: Estrganofe was very good but it was smaller quantities. All 3 tapas were fantastic. The chimichurri sauce was fantastic but I was a fan of the Garlic Mayo. Service: We were seated almost immediately. The server was friendly and accommodating to our larger party. Ambiance: Place is clean and the decor really set the scene. read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Estrogonofe - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Great place with awesome atmosphere and great service. The stakes are filled flavor and the dishes prepared with them are terrific

So good! Everything we ordered was terrific. The VT student bartender/waitress (forget her name) from Rhode Island was amazing. Being our first visit, we had some questions regarding the menu. She explained everything and made suggestions while not being pushy about anything; she was polite, patient and respectful. Ordered everything a-la-cart; getting the sirloin, chicken thigh, grilled zucchini, grilled jalapeño, tapioca fritters, and the black bean/sausage soup app with jasmine rice and chimichurri sauce side. Loved every bite!!! Take my word for it, from the quality ingredients to the exceptional service; this place is a gem! Next time I'm in this area, as Arnold would say...I'LL BE BACK!!! read more

If ever I find myself in Blacksburg again, this is the place you will find me. All new interior. Ordered a few steaks and a bunch of sides. All cooked to perfection. Great service. Family had a great time. read more

The arrive at 6:30 on a Thursday night and we're seated immediately. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We explained we had never been here and they were more than happy to explain how things worked and made suggestions. The place was a little noisy but not so that you had to yell to be heard and the music was at just the right level. As for the food, the provolone smothered sirloin was absolutely delicious, tender, flavorful & cooked to perfection. Everything we tried was delicious and seasoned just right to accent the natural flavors without overpowering the meal. We will definitely return. The amount of food you get for the prices is more than reasonable. Come with an appetite or you will be carrying food home. read more

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Such a bummer - great service but a really long delay for our entrees. We understand - it was grad weekend. But then the waitress came over and told us she had another reservation coming in and had to clear our table and give us our check RIGHT NOW. People were still eating! She said if you want dessert you will have to get it to go. Wtf. pretty good food but would never return. Left a big tip anyway because it wasn't her fault read more

Loved this place. Service was friendly and food was excellent. It's a basic steak house with Brazilian twist. Steaks are tasty and juicy. Not aged steakhouse quality but for so good for what it was. We enjoyed our steaks. Green Salad was tasty and the appetizers (basket of 12) with sauce was delish. The desserts were so yummy. Their take on fudge is very different make sure u ask before u get. It was delish too. Totally would Go back and recommend. Dinner for 3 was about $200 with 25% tip. read more

The food was delicious, every item ordered was perfect and of great quality. The price is a little high, but there's nothing like it here in Blacksburg. Service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. The place is very clean with simple decorations but nice. read more

Delicious & unique meal!! Don't miss this hidden gem. Steak is perfectly cooked,, sauces delish, and the tropical dessert is to die for!

My son lives in the area and we actually went to this place 2 years ago (it hadn't been opened very long). Of course I forgot to write a review back then. Here we are finally visiting again after COVID, so of course we thought of Gaucho, especially since it's my son and his family's favorite place. It's not cheap, so they don't get to eat there often, but it's worth it. The first time we ate in the restaurant and had a fantastic server - our experience back then was that everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Tonight we ordered to go. They cook everything to order (nice!) and it was still ready in about 25 mins. Luckily my son lives close, so everything was hit when he got it home. We got the Feast - which is an amazing amount of food - a sirloin steak, ribeye, chicken thighs, pork chop, both sausages they offer (kielbasa and Campiero - a made in house pork & bacon sausage) and chicken hearts. We chose the house salad, and the Estrogonofe. We also ordered 3 Square Meals (one sirloin, one ribeye and one Camperio). We also ordered the tapas tour as an appetizer. We had several dipping sauces - the standouts were the chutney (so fresh and with a depth of flavor that you can tell it's homemade. The finish is spicy, but not over powering), the chimichurri and the Caulizola (a cauliflower and Gorgonzola blend). The food was as good as we remembered! The steaks were cooked perfectly! The bean stew is amazing - so comforting. The Camperio was a little dry, but the kielbasa was super yummy! I am a big fan of the house salad - the dressing is refreshing. But I have to say, my favorite was the Estrogonofe! This was our first time having it and oh my! The hint of sherry was perfect. The next time we go, that is going to be my choice. This is such a welcome choice for the area - it's definitely different then other places. I also love that it's locally owned. We'll definitely be back when in the area again, and I know my son will continue to celebrate special occasions with Gaucho's food! read more

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Small business Get it while it's hot 2nd time here - the steak master reminds me of AC/DC singer - he gets wound up once in a while All in all a god experience Try their caprina drinks read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Kielbasa - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Absolutely delicious and well worth the price but go hungry or don't go at all. Nice atmosphere

The praise I give this place pails in comparison to the cuisine delivered to me. I ordered their Tapioca Dice, the 12oz Ribeye, the Campeiro Sausage, the house salad, and their house Cabernet. Let me tell you, this was an experience like no other in Blacksburg. The flavors were exquisite. The house Cabernet had a robust smokey flavor that paired perfectly with the phenomenally seasoned steak. I had my steak rare and the temp was perfect! The Campeiro sausage was mouth watering, a perfect snap with every slice you cut and bite you take. I left wanting more; my mouth and accompanying taste buds were in complete contradiction with my full belly. Tip your waitresses because this place deserves your patronage, you will not be disappointed. read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - If I wore a hat, it would come off for these guys! - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

We went here based upon Yelp reviews and what a hidden gem this was. While it has an unimpressive exterior, the inside is well decorated and staff were very friendly and attentive. We split the Tour which included a ribeye, sirloin, pork loin, chicken thighs and sides. Everything was cooked perfectly but the surprise was the flavor in the sirloin and pork loin. They were awesome. Our server was excellent and we were frequently asked how everything was by several staff. Definitely make your way over if you are in the area read more

The food including the sauces and desserts were delicious, our server was very polite, even explained the whole menú to us. There is plenty of parking space, which is an issue with some restaurants in Blackburg. The wait was very long... but as soon the food came in we forgot about the wait. Take a light jacket with you, because the AC is very cold... I love cold AC, and even I was chilling. The problem with this is that your food will get cold quickly, so eat the items you like hot/warm first - example Steak. In my reviews of restaurants I privilege the food overall things, and this one deserve a 5 star rating. read more

What a hidden Gem. The exterior is unimpressive but from the moment you walk through the door, the experience is beyond impressive. The service, the food, the attention to detail, everything was incredible. read more

The meats are absolutely to die for! This is the best place in the area to grab dinner. It's also better Brazilian food than you get at places like Texas Do Brazil or Fogo De Chao. You can also watch the owner grille your food while you enjoy the amazing appetizers. It is a nice small restaurant where the owners (from Brazil) are always there making sure you get the best tasting food possible. Be aware that this is not a fast food restaurant, your meal is made in the order in which it was received by the waitstaff. read more

Great meat selections- enjoyed having a variety of top quality meats all on the same plate.

I rank this as one of my top places to eat in Blacksburg. It's definitely on the pricier side, but it is absolutely well worth it. I ordered the Sobrecoxa/Chicken Thigh square meal, which appears simple, but it was easily the best chicken I have ever had in my life--no exaggeration. I don't know how they seasoned the chicken and rice, but whatever they did was immaculate *chef's kiss*. I had come here with a group of friends, and each of them agreed that their respective meals were delicious as well. I would 100% recommend coming here as a celebratory treat! read more

I came here per Yelp and ordered a Ribeye Salad meal for dinner. It was extremely delicious. Highly recommended! read more

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I travel for work and eat all over the country. I've eaten at alot of really good places and Guacho's is one of the best. The offerings are unique and authentic but recognizable and well explained. Prices are moderate but quality and serving size EASILY outpace the bill. Family owned and operated, the owners have always been there working during my visits. The bartender was excellent and makes the best Caipirinha I've ever had. You haven't lived life until you've tried one. In a time when "good help is hard to find" Guacho's has an unfair surplus. The place was packed and everyone was helpful, friendly and efficient. But mostly it stands out that they smile and interact well with patrons. They actually look like they want to be there. Great food and incredible service. This review does not do Gauchos justice. read more

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Our server was very knowledgeable and patient with us, and helped us select a delicious meal for two. We had "the Tour", and everything was cooked and seasoned wonderfully. We selected chicken hearts as one of our proteins to be a little adventurous- they were excellent. The restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. Be prepared to take your time with dinner-service is great-but the food takes a while. Also recommend reservations. read more

The waiter said they specialize in medium rare. Well, YES THEY DO! Amazing steak. I love the chimichurri sauce! But next t time I'll also ask for a lime with my steak The rice and beans were also a great treat. I got the picanha steak. And I recommend you do the same. The 10 oz seemed bigger. A big plus! read more

Took my son out for steak here on a recent VT visit. All I can say is "wow!" Weren't sure we would get a table at first, but we arrived around 6pm, just as it was starting to get full and able to get a seat right away. Unlike your typical dark and dated steakhouse, Gaucho is bright and fun, more like a trendy coffeeshop. Very casual inside, with friendly young staff. The menu has all kinds of grilled meats and cuts of beef, prepared with a large variety of sides and in different ways. So many options, sauces and unique flavors! Have your meat straight up, in a crock, a salad, in a sandwich, with cheeses, veggies, beans, fries, yuccas, rice, potato salad (not all at once, of course). Where does it end? I particularly liked the recommended combinations, which takes some of the difficulty out of figuring out what goes together. I ordered a sirloin cap "Farrapos" with onions, peppers and potato salad, and my son ordered the rib eye "Trovador" with onions, mushrooms, provolone and rice. The steaks were so, so tender, juicy and cooked to perfection - elevate that with the sautéed veggies and sides and you have nothing but pure heaven. I had a Brazilian cocktail with mine that was delicious and similar in flavor to a margarita. Plan on spending $30 - $60 for the hardcore steak dishes, less for the sandwiches and salads. Not cheap, but less than what you would pay at a dark, fancy steakhouse and a hell of a lot more flavor at Gaucho IMO. Highly recommend Gaucho Brazilian Grille as a very unique meat lovers experience, with top notch preparation, vibe and service. read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Blacksburg. The owners are wonderful and treat everyone as family.

Only issue with this place is the slow service from the staff serving food. Food is really really good. Steaks are amazing, you can custom it really good with sides and other stuff. Ambience inside is pretty lit. Location of the place is a bit weird with not too many signs on where it is, have to rely on maps to guide you there. read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Ribeye steak - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Delicious food! Excellent service! My only wish would be that they would put up some soft surfaces to absorb some of the sound. It is very noisy when there is a crowd. read more

The place was just average, quite pricy for what they offered more than DC prices questioning the value for money. Food was good, maybe authentic. Decor was below average. Wait staff were very friendly and good. I would rather try other places that have better value for money. read more

Good place to eat if you are in a mood to eat steak :) we enjoyed our food. Waiter was very attentive. Great service :) read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Picanha meal - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

I haven't eaten many steaks, but this was easily the best steak I have ever had (Chuleta for those who are wondering). It was juicy and flavorful and not ridiculously expensive. As for the sides, I got pineapple and onions. The pineapple was great, but the onions were not as good. Overall, this is a great steakhouse and I highly recommend it. Just don't get the onions. read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Gaucho, a sirloin steak, with zucchini and jasmine rice. - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Food was amazing! The Service was surprisingly good with only two servers. Loved the open grill to watch the cooking. Would recommend for a nice night out, with great food and good drinks! read more

Menu: confusing hot mess. Nothing highlighted as a specialty or suggested for kids. No rhyme or reason as to organization, no real explanation on how or what to order, too many choices. Argh. Look we are foodies and we have seen it all-this was really bad. Food: I wanted to hate it because I was so annoyed by this menu BUT I COULDN'T. The damn food is OUTSTANDING and perfectly cooked. All of it. Right down to my persnickety steak request, my grilled jalapeños which were blazing hot as I could only dream, and that melted cheese on the grill. The chicken heart appetizer on skewers were amazing. Our kids ate everything on their plates too. Honestly our tastebuds were winning all over the place. Too bad we don't live here or this place would probably get all our money. Dessert was even a plus for the littles and outside what they'd normally order. Check this place out, you'll be glad you did. read more

I absolutely love this place and have recently been adjusting my travel schedule just so I can stop and eat here. PA. to GA. is a regular trip of mine and I used to make it in one day (10 hours). Now if time allows I stop about halfway to eat dinner here and stay at the Hampton Inn a few miles up the road. The food is awesome, the service great, the house beer is a treat, and parking is very good! A great atmosphere and welcoming staff make this a wonderful dining experience. Thank you, Gaucho!!! read more

Sirloin was cooked perfectly. GET the cauliflower Gorgonzola thing as a side ... trust me!!! read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

This was the best steak I have ever had. I had never been to a Brazilian restaurant before but the server (I wish I remembered his name) helped explain the menu perfectly. I crave this steak and can't wait to go back on the 14th. If you have the money, please go here. Fair pricing. read more

Gaucho Brazilian Grille - Brazilian Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Cute little place that we were excited to try. We sat at a high top table right next to the open kitchen where the owner was grilling over an open flame. The Tapas Tour was a great (my favorite was the Dado de Tapioca)! The Estrogonofe traditional BrazilIan dish was excellent and the potato sticks added the perfect crunch. Portion was good size and I had leftovers. The Square Meal Bisteca was simply cooked perfectly! Literally the best tasting pork chop that we ever had. We will be going back! read more