Went here for Mother's Day, and although it was very crowded due to the day, the experience was…read moregreat overall. I've been to Fogo many times, and this was the first time checking out Texas de Brazil, and I have to say, I think I like Texas De Brazil better! The meat service at the start of the dinner was admittedly slow for what looked like the entire restaurant, there was a solid 10-min where no meat was coming except for a chicken sausage. I think that is because they were cooking the meats, because soon after, a bunch of meat started coming out of the kitchen all at once. The quality of the meat was great! The salad bar I think is better than Fogo: I felt the veggies and salads tasted fresher and the area around the salad bar was cleaner. The cheese bread and plantains were amazing as well, much better than Fogo for sure. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and if I am craving Brazilian BBQ again, I'll head over here.

We drove up from San Diego for a friend's 50th birthday party. Her husband created the event and…read morehad been in contact with the manager to ensure it was fantastic. Unfortunately, they didn't even try. We were placed on the outdoor patio; there were 18 of us. First issue, they didn't set the tables for the correct number of people. Second issue, we had to beg and plead to have the gauchos serve us. They would come to the door, say who would like XXX, and if someone didn't immediately raise their hand, they would go back inside. Even if one of us raised our hand, they would not go around the entire table asking people if they would like to be served that meat. Third issue, my husband and I were served undercooked pork. They removed them from our plates immediately, and we never saw pork again. Fourth issue, if we requested a specific item, we would have to ask several times until someone served us our food. Fifth issue, they never brought out the accompanying items that are automatically served on the table, ie, cheese bread, mashed potatoes, bananas, etc. We would have to wait until our server came out to the patio and then request the items. They would NOT ask if anyone else at the table would care for anything. Sixth issue, they acted as if we were in drought conditions, asking for water was torture. We finally got up and brought over our own pitchers to the table. The seventh issue was that the busboys kept trying to take our plates away. Several times, one of us would have to grab our plate back. EIGHTH issue, when it was time for the cake, they brought us a steak knife to cut the cake, NO serving utensil, and saucers from coffee cups as our dessert plates. I asked for larger plates, and they brought us 11 HOT dinner plates. Just a reminder, there were 18 of us seated. You do the math; they certainly couldn't. I love Brazilian steakhouses, this one is almost the worst one I have been to, it comes in at a very close second. I would never return to this location. I felt sorry for the birthday girl. She was given ZERO love; they didn't even know who the birthday girl was. HORRIBLE representation for the Texas de Brazil franchise.

Visited churrasco for my birthday and it was a great time. There was a wide variety of food…read moreavailable and it made for a very interesting dinner. Our server Armando made many great recommendations which gave us the full Brazilian steakhouse experience.

My wife was craving some picanha, so we decided to make the hour drive out to Churrasco Brazilian…read moreSteakhouse and the drive was absolutely worth it. We tried the spring special and were blown away from start to finish. Every cut of meat was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and constantly coming around fresh. The picanha especially was incredible. Honestly, this was better than any other Brazilian steakhouse we've been to. Our server Armando provided amazing service the entire night. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The whole staff created a welcoming experience. The atmosphere was excellent clean, well maintained, and beautifully decorated. The music added the perfect vibe to dinner, and the buffet had a huge selection with plenty of fresh and delicious options to choose from. If you're thinking about trying this place, do it. We'll definitely be making the drive back again.

Great experience at Fogo de Chão! The food was delicious and the service was excellent…read more Shoutout to our server, Alex Newman, for being so attentive and making everything smooth and enjoyable. Really appreciate it, will definitely be back!

I love fogo de chão! The food is delicious and I appreciate how many gluten free options there are…read more Jillian was fantastic and made every effort to make sure we had the best experience. Hope she owns the restaurant someday or does whatever else makes her happy! Also the filet mignon was perfectly cooked and the pao de queijo is so yummy. A million stars.

Jacinto brought the drinks and the vibes! He was welcoming and entertaining amd slayed the drinks!read more

Had another meal at Fogo de Chao's in Irvine. This is probably my fourth or fifth time there. It's…read moremy second time where I had Erick as a server and first time with Alexis they were both excellent and super friendly while making every effort to make us feel welcomed with either a great sense of humor or real care. We got the best of Brazil, which I find for what I like to eat to be the best value there. I will say that in my visits there, the waiter or waitress taking our orders have been polite, but not nearly as friendly and welcoming as our servers. I only hope that servers actually get the majority of the tip as they're the ones that seem to work the hardest and make the most effort. Regardless we always have a great time at this restaurant!

I was born and raised in West Covina, and I had no idea this restaurant existed! The restaurant is…read morebeautiful and the ambiance is warm and family friendly, but it also works for date night, a spot to enjoy each other without the kids lol. My husband and I came to visit this spot because of its rave reviews, and we were not disappointed. Rodrigo was our server and he went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience! He was tabling and taking orders, and making delicious drinks at the bar! Truly impressed by his customer service. We ordered the spinach and cheese empanada and the picahna à la carte, and wow! Absolutely delicious! We would love to come back and take our family here for another great meal!

My experience at Gaucho Grill was honestly horrible. It was my first time there and definitely my…read morelast. This review is not against the staff, but against the restaurant itself. I really don't understand how this place has 4.5 stars. The restaurant was dirty -- just look at the ceiling and judge for yourself. Also, the glass divider between the bar area and the dining area looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. As for the food, it was greasy, flavorless, and honestly not tasty at all. Based on the cleanliness alone, I honestly feel the health score should be downgraded.

This is an old review. Husband & I dined here 2 days in a row since we stayed over the weekend at…read moreMorongo casino. We first had dinner on a Saturday evening & then AYCE brunch buffet the next day. The ambiance was modern & cozy. We sat by the huge window seating overlooking the desert which was surprisingly nice. They had a Live pianist on Saturday evening which gave the dining experience a romantic vibe. We started off with bone marrow to share which was packed with flavor. Hubby had the ribeye steak & I had Chilean sea bass. The ribeye was tender & cooked to perfection. The sea bass was cooked beautifully. The miso glaze over the fish was delicious & not overly salty. The roasted shiitake mushroom & bok choy were good complement to the dish. We ordered a bottle of red wine which paired very well with our dish. The brunch buffet was solid. It included many different options (appetizers, breakfast items, hot food, prime rib station, seafood, dessert, etc) to choose from. My favorite part at any buffet is always the seafood section. The seafood here was fresh. The Service was attentive & excellent for both dinner & brunch. I'd come here again if I stayed here in the future.

It was our first time visited Morongo and of course we gotta try Cielo,So this is what we think…read more Vibe : Cozy,Clean,modern and romantic,Specially they add a nice touch with piano and singer with very beautiful voice made it really nice. Food : Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty.We ordered Bake Brie,Seabass and 8 oz. Filet.Everything cooked to perfection and we finished our meal with Creme Brûlée which was amazingggg. Service : Our waiter Aaron was seriously the best! So does his helper.He was nice and take very good care of us.We have never have to ask for anything once because they always came around and make sure everything was good and we are good.If I can give service by itself 10 stars I would! Thanks Aaron! Next time we visit Morongo we will definitely be back to Cielo.

Absolute stellar service, Connie was an absolute pleasure to talk to and was SO FAST I don't think…read moreI've ever been seated and served so fast, not to mention the picanha AND TRI TIP was perfectly tender and juicy, and SEASONED PERFECTLY JUST AS GOOD as the leading Brazilian steakhouses if not better, their salad bar has so much variety, you could take a vegetarian here, i honestly should have tipped more than I did and I will definitely not make that mistake next time I go, her service deserved more than 15% and I apologize for this if you ever read this Connie

Honestly, I wanted to gatekeep Rio, but it's clear why everyone loves it, it's wayyyy much better…read morethan the bigger chain restaurants. They have plenty of options at the salad bar, the service is 10/10, and the meat just keeps coming. At other Brazilian steakhouses, even when you have your cube/token flipped to green, you're practically begging for meat. But here? We actually had to flip ours to red just to take a break because they keep coming to the table and really fill you up. They have plenty of seats and it's great for group dining! We will definitely be back here with the family next time!

We were shopping at Ontario Mills and stopped by the food court to find dinner. This spot stood out…read moreto us, so we decided to give it a try. The setup is cafeteria style with trays where you can choose what you want. The meats are sliced for you based on how much you'd like, then everything is weighed and priced accordingly. We both ordered the same items, except I added plantains. There weren't many plantains left when I got there, so I selected a few from what was available. Food & Experience: The food itself seemed fine at the time but too salty. After eating, we went back to shopping, but I started experiencing sharp stomach discomfort and we decided it was best for us to head home. I tried a few things to feel better, but the discomfort lasted most of the night, and I didn't start feeling more like myself until the following afternoon. Service: The employee we interacted with was fine, not rude, but not particularly friendly either. Overall: The concept is interesting and convenient for mall dining, but based on our experience, this isn't a place we'd return to. Others may enjoy it, especially if they're looking for something quick and filling while shopping.

I love me some Brazilian food…read more The food here tastes authentic and better than it looks. I think I might have ordered it wrong. I probably should have gotten 1 plate for salad bar and 1 plate for meat. I was charged the salad and meat plate but as you can see most of the food was salad bar. I will say most Brazilian food is pretty pricey so this place is pretty consistent with what I've experienced. It's easy access and everything tastes really good. Service was not anything special, I wish I got more direction with how I should plate my food. It is close to plenty of seating and right next to Cinnabon.

Love taste of Brazil best Acai around pastries are good as well friendly staff. Been here over 100…read moretimes.

It's small, tucked in the corner of a plaza, and the staff is friendly. You can order at the…read morecounter. There are a couple of tables inside and some outside to enjoy your meal. We ordered the Acai bowl Chicken croquettes Cheese bread And the Brazilian soda The chicken and steak plates looked delicious, along with some baskets of fries.

I recently visited Brazuca Cafe in Costa Mesa and really enjoyed the experience. This café has a…read morecozy and welcoming atmosphere with authentic Brazilian comfort food that's full of flavor. I was pleasantly surprised at their menu choises as there was so much food items to choose from. The food was delicious and definitely worth trying if you enjoy Brazilian cuisine. Some of the top menu items include the Picanha Steak Plate, chicken stroganoff, beef and cheese pastel. I got a few coxinhas to try and their Picanha steak plate was delicious. They also had this thin crust pie which to me was similar to a meat pie and it was quite tasty. I ordered way too much and got to take it all home. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the portions were satisfying. The meat pies heated up well the next day in the air fryer so next time I visit, I will order more to share with friends and family. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the visit. The staff took time to explain menu items as it was my first time and gave good suggestions. Overall, this is a great spot in Costa Mesa for authentic Brazilian street food, pastries, and coffee with good service and convenient parking.

I haven't had much Brazilian food, so I was eager to try this place. I got the chicken plate which…read morecame with rice, beans and farofa. It was my first time trying farofa, and honestly it wasn't my favorite but I'm just not used to it. Everything else was delicious, especially the beans. My fries were over-salted unfortunately. I really liked the coxinha! The employees were nice, and I appreciate the water dispensers they had on the side. Nice to sit outside too.