I took my mom here for her birthday and it was honestly the perfect choice. From the food to the…read moreservice to the drinks, everything was really, really good. They have different options, from the full experience to an executive one, which is what we chose (with about 8-9 types of unlimited meat). The salad bar is amazing and everything was super fresh. They brought us pão de queijo (the famous Brazilian cheese bread) and some fried yuca to start. Then they came around with the different meats and EVERY single one was delicious,perfectly cooked, juicy and seasoned just right. They even had grilled pineapple, which I loved. We ordered caipirinhas and they were the best I've ever had so far in Austin. The passion fruit one was incredible. This place definitely stole my heart. They even surprised my mom with a complimentary dessert for her birthday. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was amazing. I'd 100% come back!

Meat sweats!! The waiters are on it, you drink never gets half empty. The Brazilian lemonade is…read morewonderful. I don't think I tasted anything bad here. I take that back, I do not care for lamb, but that is a personal choice. The meats are great. The pineapple at the end of your meal is almost like dessert. The price is good for everything you get. I wish people would follow dress code more. Some of the patrons looked like hobos and this is a nice restaurant. When your waiter or waitress is in a tux and you're wearing T-shirt shorts, crocs, and a cap. Maybe you should feel bad. Other than some of the patrons looking like feral people, this is a great restaurant to come to. Put on your nice clothes on, put the cloth napkin on your lap and bring your appetite. For dessert I suggest the flaming cheesecake.

I was really excited about this place because the food looked so delicious in photos. The picanha…read morewas soo delicious, the steak had a somewhat smokey flavor and was super tender with a tangy chimichurri type sauce on top. The cheese empanada was super yummy, it's exactly what it sounds like, just ooey gooey melty cheese in a crispy empanada. The owner was also super friendly and kind! Overall, a very very filling meal and I'm happy I got to try this food truck!

After having this on my Must Try list for the past three years, I was finally able to try Boteco,…read moreand it did not disappoint. I ordered the Picanha Grelhada. The steak was cooked medium rare, just the way I like it. It paired perfectly with the fluffy white rice, veggies, farofa, and of course, the fried egg. It was my first time eating farofa, and I enjoyed the added texture (almost couscous-like). The staff was also incredibly friendly! The only thing to note is that the pricing has changed quite heavily. On Yelp, you'll find that many of the menu images show the Picanha Grelhada to be around $14-$16; however, the current price is around $20. Enjoyed the food, but it admittedly is a slightly steep price for the portion size. Overall, a great area with lots of seating and parking available. Would definitely recommend.

I came to visit my boyfriend in austin for his birthday, and we decided to come eat here to…read morecelebrate and really had a great time! the service was super quick and all the servers were extremely attentive. The meats were cooked perfectly every serving of meat was delicious and soft! Most importantly they have a photographer who walks around taking photos and frames them for you! you are able to buy the photos and they give you a small free photo card if you choose not to buy one. I bought the photo frame for my boyfriend and I! At the end of the night we were also given complimentary dessert to celebrate his birthday! will definitely come again when we have another celebration!

Husband & I went on a Sunday during brunch. We were impressed with the flavor of the meats compared…read moreto all the other Brazilian Steak House we've been to. This place however did not provide a lot of meat options and salad bar compared to other Brazilian steak house we've been to. I was looking forward to the dessert, however we were not given last call therefore it was no longer offered in the buffet line because they were switching out for dinner. Luckily Jordi, the young gentleman brought us a variety of dessert offerings in which really made our experience amazing. Overall I would highly recommend this brazillian steakhouse!

Good ambiance and strong vibes both indoors and outdoors, the waiter was absolutely excellent (I…read moretook his name but forgot it, sorry). Backyard patio has some big bricks for the kids to play with. Parking is a bit confusing at first but there's additional parking to the side if the entrance lot is full. We sat outside and ordered the following dishes: Coxinha (shredded chicken croquette) was excellent and very kid friendly. Crispy on the outside while incredibly creamy and soft on the inside. 9/10 Bolinha de Queijo (fried cheese balls) were my son's favorite, basically their version of mozzarella sticks. 9/10 Pizza Queijo, cheese pizza with crust stuffed with Brazilian cream cheese, really good. 8/10 Espetinho de Chicken Heart, my wife's choice and she loved it. Dense, slightly chewy, and best with lime and the creamy pepper sauce the waiter brought after I asked. 8/10 Strogonoff de Frango, the standout main dish. Rich, creamy, perfectly seasoned sauce with excellent rice and crispy potato sticks. 9/10 Caipirinha Tradicional, solid and paired well with the savory dishes. 9/10 Caipirinha de Caju, my wife loved it, perfectly balanced sweetness. 10/10 Brigadeiro (dessert) taken to go. Small but tasted as expected. 7/10 Pricing is mid range and actually lower than expected overall though drinks can push the bill up quickly. Overall, great vibes and a very enjoyable experience. Best suited for dates, special occasions, or family outings. I would definitely come back, especially to try more appetizers, different pizza options, the Strogonoff de Frango again and try some new dishes. 4.5 / 5 rounded up!

I miss going to Brazilian cafes when I lived in the LA area. There aren't many in Houston sadly…read more I visited on a holiday and didn't have reservations. Luckily, they were able to seat me anyway. This is a casual restaurant with a full bar. I was going to eat 4 times today, and needed to pick something light, but ended up with the escondidinho de carne, a shepherds pie like dish, chicken skewers and a dragonfruit caparinha. Cocktail- served in a lowball and looked great upon presentation. This tasted pretty good, but ended up being so small with a lot of ice, unfortunately. Skewers - these were pretty good with a nice grilled flavor. I loved the texture. Escondidinho de carne - this is a really good dish with ground beef that doesn't have many veggies like the Irish version, but still very good. The visit was not without a miscues though. I asked the waitress for an extra plate when she brought the entree out, but she never returned. Then, at the end, I finished my meal and nobody was coming to my table to give me my ticket. I had other places to be so I had to walk to the register and ask for my bill. Another person at the bar, who I had never seen come to my table, prepared the bill so I could pay. This was a little bit awkward and just seemed like the employees were flustered due to the holiday or something and just forgot about me entirely. If I ever return, I will have to come back and try the steak on my next visit. It looked really good!

I highly recommend this place for a Brazilian restaurant! We came here for a birthday celebration…read moreand they made sure it was a great experience! I am craving it days later and have recommended it to everyone I know! The ambiance was wonderful and it was really clean! The staff were so friendly and helpful and since I made a reservation, we were seated right away! They had a salad bar and let us know we could go anytime. They started us out with these amazing cheese rolls that I want all the time! I love them and will come back and be sure to order multiple orders of them! The picana was tender as were all the other meats! It was $70 pp and we added cheesecake for a birthday! We also got drinks which made the dinner that much more divine! A+ we will be returning and I am sad I didn't take pictures because I starved myself the whole day due to anticipating this dinner!

My wife and I went here on a date night after dropping our Scout off for his first Troop campout…read more The atmosphere is nice. It's a medium-sized venue, and there is a private room for small parties. I enjoyed being there, and I would recommend it for families, couples, or colleagues. With an open dining room, people-watching was also fun. I mean...the service is about as good as you can get anywhere! The staff is friendly, attentive, and personable (even willing to joke around). My favorite is the lamb, so they joked with me a bit. The Lamb Chops were better (that is gamier) than the Leg of Lamb. My wife doesn't care for the lamb, but she likes the other meat offerings plenty. When we asked for specific meats...they would bring them. Competitors' staff say they will bring something, but Bitelo's staff actually delivers! My only feedback is that they didn't proactively offer to change out my dirty plate (which was quickly being overrun by lamb shop bones). Let's talk about the salad bar (which we always enjoy at a Brazilian Steakhouse). While others host larger selections, Bitelo hits all the high notes, and fewer offerings actually make it more perfect for us. The bite-sized cheese breads are AMAZING, however, I do prefer the Polenta that other places will serve over the mashed potatoes. Highly recommended!

My team and I decided last minute to try Fogo de Chão, and we were thrilled to get a reservation…read morefor 10 people at 5 PM! For many of us, it was our first time, and the excitement was high. We kicked things off with wine, espresso martinis, and margaritas--great choices all around. The buttered bread on the table was absolutely delicious and a perfect start. We all opted for the walk-around meats, but honestly, the vegetable table stole the show for me. It was so impressive, overflowing with fresh fruit, salad ingredients, breads, rice, sauces, pickles, and so much more. I could have made a whole meal just from that spread! Once the meats started coming around, we were wowed by the beautiful, perfectly cooked cuts. It was really fun that we could request different doneness and try various cuts right at the table. Our waiter was friendly and super quick with service, making the whole experience even better. We had the best time! I highly recommend Fogo de Chão for any group looking for a memorable meal and a fun, interactive dining experience.

Came in for a birthday dinner. As a pescatarian I didn't…read morethink I would have an option here but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the salmon dish which includes the market bar. (market bar would have actually been plenty by itself) however I was disappointed all the veggies in the bar were cold- cold asparagus wasn't for me! The bar did have plenty of offerings with my favorite being the smoked salmon, fresh cheeses , the egg salad & caprese salads. The salmon dish on the menu was good as well, after squeezing the lemon, I liked how it came with a crispy outter layer but it was not breaded! the grilled asparagus it was served with was also great! To drink we had the strawberry hibiscus drink which was only 10 $ and curated perfectly! Had a great time, all of the staff was friendly!

Okay, so I fell in love with pao de queijo at a Brazilian street fair in NYC and have been looking…read morefor something like it ever since. Despite other baking and cooking successes, I have failed to replicate this at home. Here is Lua Brazil, casually filling a stall at the farmer's market downtown, offering samples. Even in 80 degree heat, they were terrific! Slightly crisp but dense and chewy. What makes them EVEN BETTER are all their inventive flavors - Power Bread (dairy free *gasp* with chia seeds and turmeric!), Black Truffle, Chocolate, Ghost Pepper... there were so many! Thank goodness they let you mix and match if you want to buy a (frozen) dozen at the farmer's market.

The worst Brazilian Cheese bread I have ever tasted! Please do not waste your money! Portions are…read moreinconsistent and it is never fresh. It is always frozen.

Amazing place! We had everything and standouts are Pincanha, lamb chops, shrimp. The dessert creme…read morebrulee is just outstanding. Amazing amazing place for a special dinner!

If you're coming hungry, SP Brazilian Steakhouse is the place to go. The nonstop tableside service…read morekept the meats coming. Most cuts were juicy and flavorful. The grilled pineapple was a standout - sweet, caramelized, and was perfect in between meats. The salad bar and the sides helped balance out the heavier meats, and the staff stayed attentive. My favorite side were the fried bananas! It was warm and had the perfect sweetness to cut through the richness of the meats without it feeling like a dessert. I will say that the price does lean toward special occasion. Still, if you're in the mood for a Brazilian steakhouse experience where you leave stuffed, this steakhouse is a great choice.

Rating: 3.8/5 [takeout]…read more We were looking for a late-night dinner and this food truck stood out as the best option. We ordered the Gaucho Plate - picanha & fraldinha ($23), which included sirloin cap, flap cut, rice, French fries, and an orange sauce. The portion was generous and easily enough to share between two people.

They've got a truck setup at Ani's Day & Night. The food is pretty decent. Literally the biggest…read moreempanadas I've ever seen in my life! The empanadas are cooked to a nice golden crisp and the beef/cheese combo seasoning is top-notch. My friend and I shared an empanadas/fries basket and we were so full! My boyfriend got the Picanha sandwich and I had a bite (ok several bites, truth be told) and it was fantastic! It's their version of a Philly Cheeseteak, which face it, anywhere you go outside of Philly, it's a version for sure. I would instead call this a super yummy steak sandwich. The meat was wonderfully tender and melted in my mouth. The roll was the proper consistency to be able to hold the meat and toppings without sogginess. There's a reason that sandwich is their best seller.

CLOSED DOWN very sad…read more:( better pastel than I've had in Brazil. We miss you! Come back!

I absolutely love the Chicken Pastel. It has me in a chokehold. Anytime I'm near west campus,…read moreespecially late at night, I can't help but stop in for the piping hot, pulled chicken, fried, cheesy, hot sauce topped goodness. For a night owl, this is my go to late night snacky snack. As for the other offerings on the menu, there are plenty. But when I find what I like I rarely stray from it. The service is always fast and friendly and the outdoor food truck bench table sitting makes for good people watching while you wait. But I never stick around for long, there are college students everywhere... Duh, Sarah! All in all, I love this little hidden gem food truck, the overhead bulb lighting's nostalgic flare, and the pastel drenched in hot sauce, always get my juices flowing!!