I did not take any pictures, but we came in on a Sunday around 2PM for Brunch with friends…read more This was everyone's first time visiting. However, I had been in once before when they first opened up. All the staff were super friendly. It was relatively busy, but there was no wait to be seated. I will note that coming before 3PM is the best deal because it's only $36.99 per person for the Full Rodizio versus $49.99 per person after 3PM. Honestly, their salad / side bar has really good offerings. Even if you're not in the mood for meat, you can get some really good offerings from the salad / side bar. There is an option to skip the meat for a cheaper price. The food is all you can eat, which is nice! However, you better come hungry to get your moneys worth. I really like the concept of the place. The food was all very good, fresh, and high quality. The issue I have is that I feel like I can't possibly eat enough to get my money worth. So I would not come to this place often....

This place trumps fogo de chao hands down. The service impeccable and friendly. The salad bar was…read moregreat and had many fresh and flavorful choices. In fact I enjoyed the salads couch I hardly had room for the meats We went for the brunch and left I'm sure a couple of pounds heavier Wonderful setting for a family sized sit down too We will be returning

Food was great, especially the grilled cheese. Excellent and…read morefriendly service provided by Trent, Emma and Fernando! Can't wait to go back!

Thank you Angela and Ryan for your excellent service. We truly enjoyed our dinner…read more Leona B

During a recent on site trip to the Phoenix office for work, my team dined at this location as a…read moreteam building dinner after our first long day in the office. Much needed as I ate little that day while in the office, and saved room for this! Upon arriving, I advised we were a walk up and needed a table for four. Easily accommodated since it was a Tuesday near opening. I appreciated the hostess showing the salad bar as we walked to a table, since we all had not been to this specific chain, but other Brazilian Steakhouse chains across the US (I've been to NYC, Jacksonville, Mesa, Scottsdale, and some in likely forgetting as I enjoy this dining concept). I was impressed by their selections at the salad bar, and enjoyed the caprese with balsamic glaze that was an available condiment. Manchego is always a must have if I see as well! The deviled eggs were a nice addition to the spread as well. As for the grilled meat items, they taste about what you'd expect at a Brazilian steakhouse. I wish they had chicken hearts like a location I frequent does. The grilled pineapple is always a hit with me. I did find myself more impressed with the salad bar though as the selection was pretty large, and could see myself getting just the salad bar on a future visit. We also enjoyed a bottle of wine for the table that was $25 off during happy hour, so I'd also be on the lookout to return during that timeframe as a $50 bottle became $25 which was great! Overall, a great experience and I'd return whether for work or for a personal visit.

The people are great but the foot wasn't four and five stars…read more It was fair. I also tried the desert and got a key lime pie that looked and tasted like it was old.

My family and I visited on a calm Wednesday afternoon, and was completely blown away. We have…read morevisited a couple other Brazilian steakhouses in town, and most of them are pretty much the same, although really stood out here with the service by far and how at tentative the gaucho chefs were. There was a couple larger tables in the restaurant last night, yet we were still treated like we were the only ones in the restaurant. My children absolutely love the grilled cheese and honey, and their homemade pineapple glaze ham. We were celebrating so we indulge on their tomahawk steak and added their spicy shrimp appetizer everything was subpar. Even when he came down to the dessert, I am Hispanic so I was a little hesitant on their Brazilian style flan, although that was definitely a 10/10! Thank you to the wonderful staff. We will definitely be stopping by again.

We had a 7:00 PM reservation and were not seated until nearly 7:45 PM. Considering the restaurant…read morecloses at 9:00 PM, that left very little time to enjoy the experience we reserved. If the restaurant was unable to accommodate reservations on Father's Day, it's fair to question the purpose of accepting them in the first place. Service was extremely slow throughout the evening. Drink refills regularly took 20+ minutes, and we had to ask multiple times for meats such as lamb and chicken to be brought to our table. When food did arrive, much of it was cold. For a bill exceeding $400, we expected a much higher level of service and organization. The atmosphere felt dated, the EDM music seemed out of place for a Brazilian steakhouse, and the restaurant appeared overwhelmed and unprepared for the holiday rush. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience, and unfortunately we will not be returning.

Had a client lunch at Wren & Wolf in downtown Phoenix, and what a fantastic lodge-inspired, highly…read moredecorated venue. The taxidermy, rich materials, and striking design give it an incredible, moody atmosphere that stands completely apart from the standard downtown lunch spot.  The staff was professional, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly. The food was spot-on, and starting the meal, I had the wild core pasta, and my friends. Turkey club looked massive, with their bread service and truffle butter is an absolute must-do recommendation. Great spot if you want an elevated midday meal in a truly unique setting.

Located in downtown next to the Renaissance Hotel, Wren & Wolf is an absolute gem in the Phoenix…read morefood scene. The interior design is unmatched and looks like the interior of a decadent cabin. As it is located in downtown, parking is abysmal, but there is cheap/paid curbside parking all around if you can find a close spot. The food made in their scratch kitchen speaks for itself. The first time I visted we sat at the bar and were cared for by Dominique. We absolutely love her!!! I wanted a sweet, fruity cocktail for which she recommended the raspberry baray (raspberry infused vodka, bianco vermouth, crème de flora, passionfruit cava, pineapple, lemon, tonka bean). We also got an order of the truffled manchego fries with lemon aioli to share. It was so crispy and flavorful! Last but not least, I ordered the 16oz Ribeye served with whipped parmesan potatoes, roasted baby carrots. WOW! The steak's texture and flavor was out of this world. Dominique told us it's dry-aged!! Truly artisan crafts happening in the scratch kitchen. HIGHLY recommend Wren & Wolf to all Phoenix foodies and traveling foodies, as they offer a quality experience (food, service, ambiance) truly justified by the price point. P.S. after our first visit here, we went back the next day for the exact same foods!

The Fogo & Soul Food Truck was at the Food Truck Friday West in Glendale. They offer a fusion of…read moreSouthern Brazilian BBQ and Soul Food. We tried a sampler pate called the Grilled Meat Trio (sirloin, chicken, linguica sausage, two sides). The meat were DELICIOUS, well seasoned and tender! We also enjoyed the Brazilian cheese breads. The macaroni and cheese was a little heavy handed with pepper and was a tad dry but I feel the food they offer is closer to 5 stars than 4 stars. ENJOY a GREAT FOOD Truck!

Had Fogo & Soul at the Canal Convergence in Scottsdale. One of the food truck offerings but there…read morewas plenty of other restaurants in the surrounding areas. The mac & cheese was under seasoned. It was ok. The corn bread was sweet which I enjoyed. The PICANHA was a little on the chewy side & some pieces of the meat was more seasoned than other bits. Not super impressed but I would still recommend a try

The restaurant ambiance is classy yet relaxed, not overly stuffy, but visually clean and inviting,…read morelike you feel better about yourself when walking in somehow. You know you are in for a true fine dining experience. We started off with some cocktails and I was very impressed with the clear ice cube in my Smokey Old Fashioned as it was branded with the "Toro" logo. It was so smooth and probably the best Old Fashioned I ever had, so I had 3 more! My wife throughly enjoyed her Espresso Martinis also. I started off with the Grilled Octopus and nearly cried because it was so good. This is a food favorite of mine and although I love the flavors, most restaurants over cook it and you need to cut it with a steak knife. Not this dish, no knife necessary, your fork will do. So tender, so flavorful, so amazingly delicious. The Mrs. ordered the crispy calamari and was thoroughly impressed as the texture was what fresh calamari should be and not the rubbery texture you get from 8 out of 10 other places. Seasoned to perfection with spices but not overly spicy. My wife can't bear spicy anymore , but she really enjoyed it. I finished it for her of course, because she always remembers to leave room for desert and never finishes anything. And I'm glad because I always get to taste her meals too. It's a win-win for me! I then had an off-the-hook Ceviches that rivaled my own. I am also a part-time cook and also wrote a cookbook. Ceviche is a particular dish that I compare to other restaurants and until now, never found another place that compares to mine. Toro doesn't disappoint my friends. Now for the entrée, Lomo Saltado for myself and a medium rare Ribeye for the Mrs. The Lomo Saltado was beef tenderloin on creamy rice, crispy potato, heirloom tomato, bell peppers, Rocoto Aioli and a Chifa Soy Sauce. It was mouth watering. The beef tenderloin was cooked a little on the well done side, but my bad for not specifying to cook it medium rare. It was still amazing and not a big enough deal to even mention it in the review, but I just want you to specify your preference when you order yours. My wife had the 14 Oz. Ribeye, medium rare ( she thought it was also medium but I found it to be medium rare myself) it was soooo good. She had a side dish of Crispy Brussels sprouts that were unworldy. We never had Brussels sprouts that good, it must be the sherry vinagrette and cotija cheese. Unreal. I had a side of shishito peppers that made my heart happy. My favorite peppers are not usually available everywhere so it was a real bonus to the meal. Desert, well the desert was worth the wait. We both ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. It is a dark purple colored slice of heaven with masa crumble, Yuzu espuma and coconut jam. The presentation was stunning. We even enjoyed espresso with sambucca to finish our dining experience. How many places offer espresso on their menu just to inform you the espresso machine isn't working? Just another bonus for us. Price wise, what you would expect for a high-end restaurant in a beautiful resort area of Scottsdale, no sticker shock there, but still, I'd save this place as a never can fail go to for a first date, anniversary, job promotion, marriage proposal, special occasion restaurant. They also do breakfast, brunch, lunch and Happy Hour. I hope you get to experience this place at least once. Put it on your bucket list, you'll be glad you did!

Was excited to try this place for my birthday. Especially with all the good reviews…read more We started with the empanadas which were the best! Also the complementary cheese bread was good, also the ginger shots. We got the churrasco, it had alittle bit of everything. Wish the meat was cooked alittle bit more cause it looked raw. Also wish it was hotter the food. The sausage had no flavor. We got Brussel sprouts and the mac and cheese were good. Also got a complementary dessert , chose the brownie and it was to bitter, tasted like dark chocolate. There was a fire dancer too. The server was nice.

We visited Mambo's on a Friday night after reading positive reviews. Upon entering and taking our…read moreseat we were warmly welcomed and presented menus. Music filled the room and we discussed options. A few minutes later our server returned to check on us. She was friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience. I shared this was my first time having Dominican food. She explained the food was flavorful without being too spicy. I decided on the Pollo Guisado- Braised chicken with full or flavor. The chicken included 2 thighs and a leg and was extremely tender and was served with the choice of White Rice and Beans or Moro and a small salad. The chicken had a flavorful sauce over it when served. I did ask for an additional side to use with the chicken and rice. My wife had Chuleta al Sarten - Grilled pork chops. The meal included 2 pork chops and the same side options as mine. The pork was tender and blended well with the Moro rice. She also added some of the sauce I got to her dish. Service was great and the meals were under $20 each. Looking forward to my next visit when I think I will try one of the sea food or beef options.

Mambo's Dominican Kitchen did not disappoint! The food was authentic Dominican-style, rich with…read moreflavor, perfectly seasoned. The mofongo was delicious, the pollo guisado was tender. I also ordered the Mofongo de Shrimp, the Pollo Guisado Plato, a shrimp empanada, and a passion fruit drink. Great portions, friendly service, wonderful ambiance and amazing Dominican food.

The mission in old town is a must visit location if you're ever coming to visit AZ it has been a…read morestaple of mine for many years and continues to be my favorite restaurant in old town! The food is always delicious and the side table guac is a must try. The servers are very friendly. It's a very well operated restaurant although it can get very crowded very quickly so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. This is a great brunch or dinner spot. I like that it can be a go to spot for a date or just catching up with friends or family!

The service was lackluster: the hostesses were bored and more interested in talking to each other,…read moreand the drinks took 30 mins to arrive. The exception was the guacamole guy who was great, very enthusiastic and accommodating. The food was also slow to arrive, and overseasoned. Very rich food and sauces, you'll need a nap after! Overall very loud inside, impossible to talk at a normal volume.

Acai republic is one of my go to places. They are delicious, consistent, EXTREMELY FRIENDLY, and…read morealways reliable! The shop is cozy and I love that they support local businesses too. I've recommended this place to many coworkers and friends and they come back to give me the same feedback too. They have definitely earned a loyal customer!

If you're looking for a go-to açaí spot that actually hits, Acai Republic is definitely one to keep…read morein rotation The bowls are consistently fresh, flavorful, and customizable with all the good add-ins -- vegan protein, chia seeds, almond butter, you name it. Everything tastes clean and not overly sweet, which I always appreciate. What really surprised me though? The empanadas They make them fresh daily (pro tip: go after 3pm when they're coming out hot ). And yes -- they've got a spinach veggie option that's actually legit. They also offer ginger/turmeric immune shots for that little wellness boost, plus some cute merch if you're feeling the brand. The space itself is clean and modern with a chill vibe, and the service was great -- quick, friendly, and helpful. Bonus points for having multiple locations, so it's easy to swing by wherever you're at. Overall, a solid spot whether you're grabbing a quick post-workout bowl or just craving something refreshing and nutrient-packed