I know this is a chain. I have never tried the chain in the U.S. But this apparently is one of the…read morebest steak houses in town, by town, I mean the capital of Brazil. My second trip here. There is really not much here but the government. But I suspect this is nothing like the ones you get in the States. First of all, the salad bar is massive.The amount of selections - I could just eat that and be done with it. They have traditional old slave food. Basically stewed pork, beans and rice. Delicious. I couldn't stop eating the salad bar selection, that by the time they walked around with the meats I was confused. More food? More beef, chicken hearts, and more cuts of beef. Amazing meat but apparently not as good as Argentina, which I know, with this job, I'll be going also to Argentina for more good meats. The restaurant is located next to the car wash / gas station. I mean "THE" car wash, where major money laundering scandal took place where some very prominent people were indicted. I think that's where Breaking Bad got the idea, or vise versa? Don't forget to take a picture when you are done. And absolutely come here to eat. This is not the U.S. chain.

After being a regular customer of Fogo's in the US, dining at Fogo's in Brazil was something I…read moreneeded to check off my bucket list. The interior decor appears more westernized with a Brazilian flair. The cuts of meat are much larger and Im drinking Guarana in the country where it is produced. For about 5 guests, I paid about $250 including desserts and drinks. That's less than what we pay for at Fogo's in CA. The rodizio consists of the same salad/appetizer bar, pao dequiejos (cheese bread) and about 10-12 cuts of meat. The Picanha is my favorite. Could not get enough of it. Restrooms are via elevator to the second floor. Clean but not so well lit. Parking is at the empty lot next to the building. Make prior reservations because it gets full. Or, come early. The place gets full quickly.

When in Rome. My…read morecolleagues took me here for lunch. Absolutely incredible food. First off, the buffet area had tons of food. But as I was here for the meat I just had some salad and traditional potatoes. Then came the meats. There were some in the buffet that were mostly kebobs or ribs then on the grill they had steaks of all kinds with some pulled brisket. You pay by the kilo here and even with my plate stacked high was only 25R. Plus a water with gas and my total was less than 30R. It was a good thing we came closer to 1p. The line to pay on the way out was huge! By the time we finished our meal the line was only half as long and took about 5 mins to get to the pay station. This resto, like many in Brasilia, is open air but with enough covering to keep out the sun and still keep a cool breeze going. You will not be disappointed coming here to eat. But you may want to adjust your time to avoid the huge crowds.

Delicious This was…read morethe wife and I's first time tasting the local cuisine. I'm pretty sure "plate by weight" is a normal thing here in Brasilia, but being our first time, it was awesome. We loved it, the foods was awesome and the wait staff were great.

I loved this buffet in Brasilia. Lovely wide selection of Brazilian dishes from salads to mains to…read moredessert. The Gaga beans were surprisingly delicious. The real outstanding option was the cajamanga juice--not to be missed!

You can get a complete dining experience here, starting with the views of affluent villas on the…read morefar shore of Lago de Sul, and the fascinating suspension bridge that spans it. Parking is ample, and it seems that despite the leisurely air of this Setor das Clubes, where the residents of Brasilia come to unwind, you're bound to find yourself in the middle of something popping here. There are several varieties of each type of dish, for example, you can get rice with chicken or carne de sol (sun-dried beef) or even whole grain if you're health-conscious. There are plenty of tempting seafood offering, surprising for the interior, but I prefer to stick to the staples: rice, beans, meat with legs. I especially enjoyed the eggplant and the caramelized pineapple, as well as the tender leg of lamb prepared with rosemary. I can't say I was amazed by a risotto-like mixture that was featured. I was impressed by the novel system of recording the weight of your buffet choices on magnetic cards, rather than on paper tabs. The patio area outside is a bit fresher and less crowded (with hammocks!) than the tabled inside area, and eating outside is a possibility once you've registered your plate in the buffet area. Also, unlimited free bananas at your table could never be a bad thing. If I were awarding stars just for the quality and value of the food, I'd be inclined to go with 3, some of my choices just didn't overwhelm me with flavor and freshness. I do understand how quality can sometimes suffer in a place that serves the masses such as Mangai, nor did I regret anything I put on my plate. However, the super casual, convenient atmosphere, the large selection, which is sure to provide you with at least one satisfying choice, and the incredible desserts make this chill spot one worth returning to.