Took family here over the other day and it absolutely crushed. We've been to a few of the other…read morebig-name Brazilian steakhouses, but this spot is just so good. The meat rotation is fast, and everything was actually hot and perfectly cooked, the picanha and the lamb chops were incredible. Usually, at these places, you fill up on the cheese bread, but the quality of the steaks made it worth saving room. Even the salad bar had better high-end stuff like candied bacon and good cheeses. Service was fast, attentive, and they kept checking in to see if there were specific cuts we were waiting on. It's definitely on the pricier side, but for a special night out where everyone leaves stuffed and happy, it's worth it.

Definitely my go to when it comes down to Brazilian Steakhouses…read more My go to has to be the specialty, Picanha! The golden steak is also an amazing bite. The service is top notch. I have been to numerous Brazilian steakhouses and I have had issues with how often the Gauchos attend our table but NOT here! They are always at your service and willing to help you with whatever you need! Feel free to request anything you want and they will bring it to you! The salad and tapas bar is also a plus. Stop by here after your visit to seaport village!

Sylvia was awesome!, the food was great. Sylvia's costumer service was spectacular and the setting…read morewas very relaxing. Will come again!!!

The food was great Server Mayra took great care of me! She…read morewas extremely attentive, friendly, professional, and very quick with all the orders. She made the whole experience even better with her positive attitude and excellent customer service. She also recommended a wine that was absolutely amazing. I loved the experience

Churrascaria is all you want to eat buffet style Brazilian restaurant…read more Several cold tables with a variety of seafood and anti-pasta are available. Specialty grilled items are abundant and fresh off the fire for you. A fantastic experience

The food was less than impressive, left a lot to be desired. Felt more like wanting to get people…read morein and out and there was a lack of quality and seasoning in everything we tried. Service was nice.

Unique food from Brazil. The staff are all Brazilian and while we were there more Brazilians came…read moreto eat. The food was authentic to Brazil. We had good cheesy rolls that were doughy inside with guava jam. I had fish with shrimp sauce, which had a tomato base and really good mashed potatoes. I love having anything unique in town so will definitely come back again.

New discovery for us, Brazilian eatery not BBQ, so much favorable & satisfying. I love the way the…read moreyuca was fried with double crispy outer skin and soft & starchy, hot center, so addictive. The dishes smelled delish & tasted fresh, great flavors, and served hot ( in temperature) Lovely, lovely place with a soft spoken staff who knows the menu well.

Approved by my Brazilian friend, that's good enough to make this place 5 stars. Reminded her of…read morelots of foods she enjoyed and us as people who don't often eat Brazilian food, we had a great time too. It's mini mart attached to the main restaurant. We came on a Sunday mid morning and since we had lunch plans later, we only snacked on a bit of the food. Service was super welcoming and inviting. It was like visiting a family member's or friend's home. Lady was super nice. Ambiance is very casual and you can tell that this is a community favorite too. Food came out quickly and was fresh. We got the: 1) Coxinha: -This is a popular Brazilian street food which is a deep fried croquette with chicken and cream cheese. -Delicious, light breading and the potato part is fluffy and the chicken is moist and all of the filling is plentiful and seasoned to perfection. We also got to try this with their home made chili sauce, nice delicious heat. Good stuff. 2) Pao de Queijo: -A MUST for my friend and I whenever I see them available. -Super yummy Brazilian cheese bread. I love the delicately light crisp from the exterior, slightly chewy dough, and of course the cheese inside. -Addicting and delicious snack. I can easily munch down several of these and the quality is good here too, especially since it's made fresh! We also got the bottled juices, imported in from Brazil. Mango and guava were like nectar juices, super yummy and the pistachio one was pretty unique. Our table also ordered the Brazilian lime alcoholic drink, but as a non drinker, I can't comment on this. Definitely would like to come back here again the next time we're in SD.

Every time I come here they are so nice and welcoming. The food is nicely priced and really good…read more It's a small place but it's great to relax and watch some World Cup. Great Brazilian food with a market attached.

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!

We came for their Best of Brazil deal, and it was definitely worth it. The Best of Brazil featuring…read morePicanha, Fraldinha, and Linguica sausage. It also includes unlimited trips to the Market Table. The prime top sirloin and button sirloin we tried was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The Market Table had plenty of fresh salads, Brazilian sides, breads, and seasonal soups making it easy to balance out all the delicious meat. The only downside was the service. Our waitress wasn't very attentive. Our used plates piled up on the table for quite a while, and our water glasses stayed empty after we finished them. We had a hard time finding her just to get a refill, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the quality of the food made up for the service issues, and we still had a great dining experience overall. We'd definitely come back and hope for better service next time.

The Sorrento Valley food court has gone through a year long remodel and is very nice.  I noticed…read moreCoxinha Store has just opened up.  They have a variety of Brazilian treats.  As I was checking out the menu the nice cashier offered me a sample of a chicken croquette.  Looked like a potato ball and had an amazing crispy outer layer inside was white meat chicken.  Very tasty. I ordered 2 beef empanadas.  Took 8 minutes to make and it came out hot with a crunchy and flaky crust.  Loved the texture.  Inside was very good quality ground beef.  Very tender with no chewy bits.  Flavor was a little salty and I didn't like a flavor which I think was from the olive.  Excellent empanada as long as you like the olive flavor. Guaraná Antarctica soda is a drink I only see at Brazilian restaurants.  Love the unique flavor of Amazon Rainforest fruit. Coxinha Store has a very friendly cashier providing excellent service.  I loved the texture of the croquettes and empanadas.  Excellent drink selection.

Lucas and his wife were very kind and welcoming! They even offered samples of their Golden Bites,…read moresince it was my first time at this establishment... Brazilian food is a fun array of different flavors from a variety of regions of the world. It's simplicity is iconic... I ordered 2 flavors of Golden Bites: Hot Dog and Ham & Cheese. Both were absolutely delicious! The Beef & Olive Empanada was also very good. However, I did not see any olives inside of the empanada, and the dough was rather thin and flaky like a form of filo dough. This is definitely a different style of empanada than what we are used to here in San Diego... The Milanese dish consisted of fried chicken fingers, french fries, with rice and beans. One thing about Brazilian food to consider is that the fare has much less in the way of spices, condiments, and accoutrements than what we are accustomed to in the United States. For example, the french fries had no salt on them, the beans had no pepper, and the rice was short grained minute rice with no butter. Even the chicken fingers lacked a bit of flavor when eating ala natural. FYI: Even the Brazilian Bis dessert, a Kit Kat-like wafer, had only half the amount of sugar that we put in sweets here in the U.S. However, all of this was an easy fix... After adding catch up and mustard to the hot dog Golden Bites, salt to the french fries, pepper to the beans, a little bit of butter to the rice, and their Chipotle mayo to the chicken fingers, then the food satisfied the taste buds. I also ate the Brazilian Bis dessert with some ice cream, and it was delicious! I gave them 4 stars instead of 3 for several reasons. First, Lucas was extremely nice and welcoming! This goes a long way in the restaurant industry... Second, culturally our food is overloaded with salt, pepper, sauces, and other condiments, so I tried to be respectful of their culture and the way that they prepare their food. Third, The Golden Bites were something special! Thank you to Lucas & his wife, as their new Brazilian Coxinha Store is a welcomed addition to the Mercato at Sorrento Valley!