This place is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away and completely unassuming, it delivered…read moreone of the most memorable meals I've had in a long time. I ordered the short rib, and it was outstanding--perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and served over a rich parmesan risotto that struck the right balance of creamy and savory. The red wine demi-glace brought everything together with a deep, refined flavor that you'd expect from a much more upscale spot. The crispy pork belly, though, completely stole the show. Easily the best I've ever had--perfectly crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. I travel frequently and dine out often, so it takes a lot to impress me--but this place did exactly that. The atmosphere was relaxed and authentic, and despite the "hole-in-the-wall" feel, every dish was executed at a high level. I was there with coworkers, and every single one of us walked away impressed. This is the kind of spot you almost want to keep to yourself--but it's too good not to share.

We came here for lunch after my daughter's graduation from UNF. Food and service---both awesome…read more I'm so glad we chose to celebrate our senior there. Highly recommend.

We've been here so many times over so many years, for special occasions like birthdays,…read moreanniversaries, family and friends gatherings. Always top notch everything - food, service, and atmosphere. The best of the 3 Brazilian churasco restaurants in Jacksonville. Most folks keep it classy casual, but there are some folks coming in with workout clothes. The food is the most delicious. There is something for everyone's diet preferences. The owner regularly visits tables and serves things to your table at times. He genuinely wants your experience to be the best they can provide. Oh, and the crème bruleé is to die for. My favorite restaurant in Jacksonville, hands down.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Our family of eight made a reservation so when we arrived, we were…read moreseated promptly. (Highly recommend reservations.) Every single person who worked here that we encountered were at the top of their game. Polite, respectful, and very helpful. The restaurant itself was incredibly clean and quite lovely. The food was absolutely amazing. I have never heard a bad thing about their food but I don't think anyone prepared me for how delicious every single thing was. My daughter ran up to the bar and made me a cheese plate for an appetizer. It was all perfection. When the meat started arriving at the table I was blown away by the whole experience. Every single thing that I tried was simply the best. Even a chicken leg was probably the most delicious piece of chicken I've ever had. I tried to keep up with everything that I tried, but I lost track very swiftly. (I do believe I tried everything except for the salmon because I don't care for salmon. The other people at our table did try it and loved it.) At one point I realized I had tried almost everything but not the lamb. I mentioned it to a family member who has been there before and they immediately flagged down a waiter to tell them. Turns out that you have to ask for it specially. Very soon after, lamb arrived at the table and I will continue to dream about those lamb chops probably for the rest of my life. So savory and delicious. As for the non-meat items, the grilled pineapple and fried cheese & honey blew me away. Both were items I haven't tried before but thoroughly enjoyed. The cheese puffs and the polenta sticks were also delicious. All in all, this was definitely a night to remember. I highly recommend going here.

My experience at Fogo de Chão was simply exceptional--undoubtedly one of the best dining…read moreexperiences I have ever had. From the moment we arrived, the elegant yet welcoming atmosphere made us feel special; however, what truly elevated the entire experience was the service. The attention we received was impeccable, with the staff constantly attentive to every detail and ensuring that we lacked absolutely nothing. I would like to give a special shout-out to two individuals who made our visit unforgettable: Luara and Andrew. Their level of professionalism, kindness, and dedication was truly impressive. Luara was incredibly attentive, always wearing a genuine smile and ensuring that everything at our table was perfect. Andrew, for his part, complemented the experience with equally warm and efficient service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the menu and a constant willingness to assist. Together, they managed to create a personalized experience, making us feel like more than just customers--we felt like special guests. That kind of service is hard to come by, and it truly makes all the difference. The only point for improvement was that the drinks took a little longer than usual to arrive. Aside from that, everything was perfect. Definitely recommended!

Our first visit to Fogo de Chao was met with amazing service and delicious food. Our waiter…read moreReginald did a great job providing suggestions that made our experience so worth it. We had a great time and can't wait for the next dinner there!

The food was wonderful, especially the flank steak and filet mignon. 4 stars because the service…read morewas good but slow. We had to wait for drinks, and then for desserts and to check out. We sat for a bit just waiting. But food was great. Waitress was very nice and did apologize for the delays.

This was our first time at this restaurant, and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxed. Our…read morewaitress, Mariah, was exceptional--extremely helpful and incredibly friendly. The food here is consistently delicious, and the lobster bisque is a must-try.

The assortment and flavor of the food at the hot bar is always fresh, delicious and full of flavor!…read more You can always count on a smile and warm energy from the sweet woman at the cash register! She is always so kind and cheerful. Besides that, they don't seem very friendly but I think that it's because of a language barrier. However, a smile and or a simple Hello would make folks feel better about choosing to spend their money there. I enjoy sitting in their spacious eating area. It is set off far enough from the food bar to enjoy your meal. I will definitely continue to have lunch there. I just love the authentic and freshly made food that they offer.

When we are craving affordable and delicious Brazilian steak, Rio Bonito is our go-to place. It's…read moreactually a grocery but they also served hot meals buffet. Some of our favorites are the beef ribs (not always available), sweet plantains, green vegetables, picanha, sirloin, chicken lasagna, and chicken breast with bacon. For $11.99 per pound, it's really a good deal. Their steaks are seasoned well and you can request on how you want your steak, I prefer medium. Highly recommend this place if you want your food to be served hot, fast, and tasty!

Every week our community has a food truck night, and this week happened to be Brazilicious. Since…read moreI'm a huge picanha fan, it was a no brainer that we'd have to give it a shot. We ordered the samba plate, which allows you to pick any 3 meats, so we selected picanha (cooked rare), shrimp, and sausage. Unfortunately, the steak ended up being closer to well done by the time we made it back to the house, but I think that's just the cost of taking steak to-go, and not necessarily the fault of the restaurant or chef since it's natural for it to continue cooking inside of the styrofoam box. Temperature aside, the flavor and quality of the meat was great, and you receive a very generous portion for the price. Along with the samba plate, we ordered steak fries and empanadas. Although the steak fries were pretty plain.. basically just steak plopped on top of fries, they were delicious, especially with the creamy herb sauce that is served with them. The empanadas were ginormous, and I like that the dough almost flaky rather than being super thick. We were very pleased with Brazilicious and will definitely hit them up again next time!

The BEST brazilian food!!!! We go see them everytime they are around us we live the food so much…read morethey catered our wedding. They are the kindest sweetest people and so incredibly helpful! We love them!

This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

At first I was a little skeptical because I saw a review saying the business was closed but after…read moreplacing an order I received some of the best pizza In Jacksonville to date! The wait may be a little long at times it's well worth the wait, like they say, you can't rush art. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Please don't believe the troll who wrote the one star review. This place is honestly amazing.

Chicken was kinda dry, sauce is amazing, rice was good with the sauce... service was wonderful!!…read moreThe man at the register is super nice!! Tried the Soda & it was really good. Food truck looked really clean and well kept!

The food is hot and fresh hands down delicious one! The service was quick and professional for a…read morefood truck. The food truck presents the brand well and is on the larger size in dimension.

So glad they opened another location near our place! Although it's a smaller spot, they still offer…read moreone of the best and affordable Brazilian food you crave. We ordered Picanha and Grilled Chicken Breast for our entrees. We waited a few minutes since it's made to order so it came out hot and freshly cooked. As for the sides, they have several options which you can choose from their hot bar. Both meats were flavorful and tender. I loved the Chicken Lasagna! I can't believe it was a side option! And of course you can't go wrong with sweet plantains, so yummy! We also tried their Beef Empanada. Crispy and lots of beef fillings, delicious! The staff was friendly and the place is clean. They also offer assorted desserts, but we were so full, so that is for the next visit!

If you are looking for a quick place to eat hearty food, I recommend this place. Picanha and skirt…read moresteak was seasoned well and cooked to the temp we liked. We also tried the daily special which I opted for fried fish. Serving is big and priced good. Service was pretty quick and places is clean.