Incredible food, great servers and Vini the manager is so helpful, brought my dog to the patio outside and loved the place and can't wait to come back!! read more

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To be honest, after reading a number of the reviews for this restaurant, I had mixed feelings about trying it. I'm very glad I did! I've tried Brazilian steakhouses all over and this one was one of my favorites! To start with, everything on the produce bar tested very fresh and delicious. My server was very efficient and friendly and from Brazil too! Anyway the service was great, servers kept coming around with the various meats on skewers. The side dishes for freshly prepared and very tasty. Really I had no complaints at all about anything. Note that this place does get very busy at times and that can be frustrating I am sure, but if you are looking for a unique, delicious Brazilian steakhouse, look no further! read more

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I had been here before about two years ago. It was really good. But this time I was disappointed. The meats were not flavorful and one of the meats was chewy. I brought my daughter here for her first time and she was not impressed. Mainly for the amount of food one can eat compared to the price one pays. Our server was a sweet young lady that tried to make sure we were happy. I mean it wasn't bad but I was just disappointed. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting. And like I said service was excellent. The meat was just disappointing. And the sides were just okay. read more

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad - Steakhouses Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Visited here on Easter Sunday right at 12pm.i had a reservation but decided to just get in line. It went quick. I will start out the positives. The hostess was very friendly and sat us in the back. Isaac was our server and he was great!!! My daughter's first time at a Brazilian steakhouse and he explained the process very clearly. Since we were part of the first round of customers, all the meats came out pretty fast. They cook the meat medium rare to medium (which is completely fine with us). They do have a decent salad bar. They added eggs and bacon today. Maybe, for Easter? I really liked the tritip, seasoned sirloin, most of the filet mignon, sausages, family said shrimp was delicious. Now with the cons. After the first round of meat, we hardly saw much of them again. Maybe, in spurts. We would try to make eye contact but I guess it was kind of busy but still not an excuse for the gaps in service. Some of the meats were salty which we just ate more of the unlimited mashed potato. For unlimited meat and salad buffet, we didn't even stay long. I have gone to 3 other Brazilian steakhouses and this one is my least favorite. This one just doesn't live up to the other ones. I felt the price tag was outrageous for the quality given. I have never had to wait so long to be attended to either in other restaurants. My husband did not care for the place at all. My daughter was bleh about her first time. We just expected better than what we received. Isaac was the best part of our visit but I doubt we will ever come back. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and I was so surprised there weren't too many hot dishes. It was about 4-5 hot dishes and the rest were salads or cold items. They had various meats available and had to wait awhile in the special items such as the shrimp. The waiters were very helpful in getting the meat we requested. read more

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad - Steakhouses Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food was good, the buffet selections were good/standard with a few delicious surprises like the Pineapple Carpaccio. Service is efficient, the servers continually bring meat and poultry options to the table. It just feels so crowded. I went on a weekend and felt like I needed a shoe horn to slide into my seat. Once seated I noticed my table was extremely wobbly, to the points that beverages were sloshing onto the table. I complained and was moved within 5 minutes. Appreciated that. So in the end, food is good, it's plentiful. My kids love it. For a romantic or intimate dinner/date...go somewhere else. read more

My nephew was visiting during his birthday month, and when we asked him what he wanted to eat, he said steak. We asked if he had ever been to a Brazilian steakhouse, and he hadn't, so we decided to take him to Texas de Brazil. I remember seeing a Costco deal while we were shopping. We've also tried Fogo de Chão and Rei Do Gado in San Diego, so we were curious to see how this one compared. I would list it in this order: 1. Fogo de Chao: $69 for Dinner/weekend Our favorite! Service is outstanding. Ambiance is more intimate. They offer more hot foods, and the salad bar has more items. I prefer the pineapple served warm, which Fogo de Chao does so well. Sometimes I ask for that first, so I won't be too full at the end. 2. Texas de Brazil: $60 for Dinner/weekend I explain the reasoning below. 3. Rei Do Gado: $64.95 We probably will not come back again, unless someone we know wants to come here. Service was not good; the meats took a long time to reach our table. We had not tried several of the meats we requested. The salad area is the smallest of the three. **COSTCO DEAL** This is the main reason we decided to try Texas de Brazil. For $79.99, we got two $50 gift cards that totaled $100. Reservations: I made a reservation online. We were a little late since we had a difficult time finding the place. I let the staff know we were running late because of it. We waited about 5-10 minutes and were seated. Parking: It was a little hard to find at first, even though we followed the map. I had to call, and the person who answered was nice and took the time to explain where it was located. It's across from the Cheesecake Factory. Their sign was much easier to see at night. It's tucked into a shopping center, but there is plenty of free parking once you figure out where you're going. Setup: The setup is similar to other Brazilian steakhouses we've been to. There's a large salad area with cold items, plus some hot sides you can grab. They brought out Brazilian cheese bread, garlic mashed potatoes, fries, and sweet fried bananas to the table. Service: It was a little slow at the beginning with the meats coming around. We had our cards flipped to green and were waiting for a bit. About halfway through dinner, more meats started circulating, and it definitely picked up. Our main server was attentive, kept our drinks refilled, cleared plates quickly, and checked in consistently. At the other Brazilian steak houses, our main server is usually paired with someone else who checks on us as well. She did not introduce anyone else. Favorite Meats : The meats are slow-roasted over an open flame. The meat is brought to the table and carved in front of you. The meats are cooked medium-rare, and that's how we like them cooked. Our favorites were the Picanha, Garlic Picanha, Filet Mignon, and especially the Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon. The filet was tender and juicy, and the bacon just made it better. Once things picked up, we made sure to grab those cuts again when they came by. They had pineapple served cold at the salad bar. Birthday: They don't offer anything complimentary for birthdays. At the other Brazilian steakhouses, several servers usually come out to sing. That didn't happen here, but our server told us she would sing along with us at the table, which I appreciated. We purchased the crème brûlée and a slice of cake. The staff wrote "Happy Birthday" on the plates, which was a nice touch. And just to be clear... the birthday boys did not share. Ugh! Atmosphere : Nice, but it felt more like a standard steakhouse vibe. Most of the customers were wearing casual attire. You could see the mall's interior, and a lot was going on outside. It was crammed inside, and there was a wait. Overall, we had a good experience, and it was a fun way to celebrate his birthday month. Would we come back? Yes -- especially if they continue to have the deal at Costco! read more

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If you know me, you know one of my favorite dining experiences is Brazilian BBQ. Fogo is the bar I use as a quality market but my last two experiences to Texas de Brazil have made this an even race. First off, remember that this is a very personable dining experience so relax and take the time to talk to your server and gauchos that bring around their meats. Express your likes and it will open up your meal. I'm going to go out on a limb and say my last two visits have backed up my opinion that the meat quality at Texas is actually higher than Fogo. The Pichana, flank steak, and lamb are just better. Texas seems to use a little more seasoning as well and I do like that. My salad bar trips only consist of rice and beans so on that front they are pretty equal. Also a standard is a bowl of farofa with bits of bacon mixed in. You have to do the mixing so don't forget the bacon. You'll use this to dip some of your meat bites into. This is a very Brazilian thing to do. Beef rib is fantastic here so don't skip. Lamb chops are not included sadly although their website shows different. The leg of lamb with the lemon pepper and rosemary seasoning they use is a homerun. Place is huge, clean, and easy to get to. Right across from the Cheesecake Factory so park on that side of the mall. read more

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Great service and a very elegant dining room. I've been to many Brazilian Streakhouses over the years and know what to expect. What's great is parking is easy and you don't have to go through the mall to get here. This spot is small but has a patio which helps during popular nights. Their food and drinks are amazing. Fresh and tasty. Staff are friendly and welcoming. You can't go wrong by choosing to dine here by yourself or with family and friends. Remember to tip well. read more

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This place is busy on weekends, reservations recommended! The sides, especially the potatoes, soup, and the cold bar are all delicious. The meats are well-cooked and seasoned. The only downside is that our large party only got the same rotation of 2-3 types of meat. We saw different types of meat offered to other tables and unfortunately, we were skipped so we weren't not able to try many of them. Bar drinks are available to order while you wait for your table. Additionally, two hostess' were arguing in-front of our party and many other guests waiting to be seated. While the effort is there, I do not think this place is at the same level as Fogo, especially with the service. read more

Amazing customer service, everyone was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about what food item they are serving. The salad bar is HUGE and unique delicious options. Plenty to choose from and you will leave here stuffed beyond measure. The whole restaurant is extremely clean and even the bathrooms are well kept up. If you've never been, this place is a must on the list. read more

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad - Steakhouses Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I love meat! What's better than meat? ALL YOU CAN EAT MEAT! I'm a huge fan of AYCE KBBQ but sometimes you want all the meat but without all the effort. Thank you Texas de Brazil! I can have all the rice I want from the self service bar and all the meat I can eat without having to cook it myself. Such a treat for me to come here. My favorite cuts are beef ribs and picanha. I typically skip the chicken, pork, and sausages and focus on the beef. If you don't see you cut of meat, you can ask the server and they'll let the guys know you are waiting for a particular cut. I like this churrascaria because I feel like there is more room between tables and at the self service bar. The other ones I've been too feel more cramped either in the dining area or in the self serve area. The server gives you French fries, mashed potatoes, plantains, and pão de queijo (cheese bread) but don't load up on those because you're paying for the meat read more

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We went for dinner. Meat, after meat brought to our table. Steak was flavorful, chicken wrapped in bacon...tasty. Sides were delicious, especially the garlic mashed potatoes. My hubby had the rice and he loved the flavorsble, tender rice. Salad with olives, salmon, Caesar salad, prosciutto, olives and a lot of other treats was scrumptious. They have a diverse cocktail selection. The place was indeed crowded, but do much fun eating to your hearts content. Servers were attentive and quick to bring out meats. read more

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I've been to several Texas de Brazil locations and this one delivered the same great quality and service I've come to expect. Compared to Fogo de Chão and Rei do Gado in Gaslamp, Texas de Brazil brought out meats much faster on a weekday. At the other spots, I've noticed the rotation slows down when it's less busy, but here the meats just kept coming. I even kept a list of the proteins on my phone and was able to request specific cuts -- the servers were super accommodating and friendly. Service overall was great, and they did a nice job moving things along while still making sure everyone was taken care of. And I have to mention the bananas -- so good I ordered them three times! Definitely plan on coming back. read more

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I've been coming here so many times and now just gotten their VIP dining card. It's the best deal with being 1/2 off per dinner, only valid from Monday to Thursday though and no holidays. Still worth it. My husband and I come at least once a month. We bring our baby, and a bottle of wine. We do not get their "happy hour" caiprinhas, and I quote happy hour bc they say it's $4 but it's actually $8 bc they make it a double shot during HH. Make sure you specify or they automatically do the up charge to double shot and which btw it's definitely not double the alcohol in there. So we SKIP! We also skip the fancy water $8. Sometimes we get the sparkling. But ask for tap! And not the water that comes in the blue bottle. Yes, there's little ways they add on to your bill. Although it's an AYCE, soft drinks and desserts are not included. Just like any other AYCE! That's standard. For meats, we used to hate coming on weekdays bc the service was so bad. Like the meat guys never came around and we'll just be upset sitting there with no steak. Recently, this year, they stepped up their game, so we don't mind going on the weekdays now. Our favorite meats are filet, picanha (only if they char the fat), and flank steak. They have other meats- garlic sirloin, spicy sirloin, bacon wrapped filet, tri tip, beef ribs, pork ribs, leg of lamb, lamb chops, lamb picanha, parm chicken, sausage. Yes sometimes it can be super salty, other times it's perfect. Here's a secret- eat it with a little of their chimichurri, it's excellent. I also eat it with their malaqueta peppers, pineapple carpaccio, hearts of palm and cornichons to cut the salt and fat. Then the cheese bread to cleanse the palate. I've been to Fogo De Chao recently and that's just garbage. Texas De Brazil is better. This over Fogo any time! read more

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We found ourselves in this upscale Brazilian steakhouse tucked into a mall like it was a hidden meat temple next to The Cheesecake Factory. Classy, right? If you've never been to a Brazilian steakhouse, imagine Tinder for carnivores, except the meat comes to you, on swords, and you're the one getting swiped (medium to medium rare, unless you're afraid of a little moo, lol)!! We sampled the medley of Picanha, Garlic Sirloin, Spicy Sirloin, Flap Meat, Filet Mignon, and Beef Ribs... each a bit saltier than a pirate's vocabulary. Then came the self-serve wonderland: salad, charcuterie, and hot sides that screamed comfort food: Au Gratin Potatoes, Feijoada Black Beans, Lobster Bisque, and more. Oh, and did i mention the endless parade of Brazilian cheesy bread, mashed potatoes, and plantains? They tried to starch us into submission. Elijah, our server/steak whisperer, was top-tier... basically the maître d' of meat!! He consistently refill our drinks and kept coming back to check on us. Ambiance: Fancy... mood lighting that made you feel romantic... and slightly unsure if you were cutting into meat or your napkin. Final verdict: Bring your appetite, your sodium tolerance, and maybe a flashlight. Salt aside, it was a carnivore's dream come true, and we enjoyed the experience. read more

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The staff were super friendly and nice. The vibe seemed more layback than Fogo which I appreciated while dining with a large group and a toddler. We got seated next to the window where you can see the meats rotating and being prepared by the staff which was very cool. The salad bar was great with lots of options. The meats kept coming and they would bring out certain meats by request as well. The whole group really enjoyed the experience. Everything was fresh and tasty. We somehow had space for dessert which was also divine and indulgent. Really great Brazilian steakhouse, and I would recommend! read more

I came in with the hubby at noon for the first time yesterday (7/6/25), and was absolutely delighted! Texas De Brazil is a Brazilian steakhouse restaurant. If you are unfamiliar with the concept; it's AYCE, where there is a huge salad, cold/hot item buffet that you can help yourself to, and Gauchos walk from table to table slicing fresh beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and shrimp for diners table-side. My favorites yesterday were the garlic sirloin, the flank steak, and the fillet mignon, but everything was amazing. My husband loved their lamb (I'm not fan of lamb so I didn't try it). The cold buffet is stocked full of salads, charcuterie, cheeses, a good selection of pickled veggies, and salsas. It did not disappoint either. You do have to pay à La carte for drinks and dessert, just so you know. Our service was flawless. Mine and hubby's waters never went below 1/2 full, and our server was there when we needed him, but definitely never hovered. He was a total star! The gauchos came by the table often enough too, and we were never without meat on our plates. As I mentioned above we went at lunchtime, so the dining room itself was quiet, as there were maybe a dozen tables of people. After dining with Texas De Brazil, I imagine they are off the charts busy at diner. So plan accordingly. But this place is definitely worthy of the hype! I wish I could give them 10 stars. read more

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Everything was excellent. Service very professional. Food was amazing. Ambiance was delightful. We will bring others when they come to visit us here. -FYI fancy water and desserts cost extra - If you want to impress on a first date this is the place ! See you soon ! read more

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First time here and I try my best to devour all the deliciousness. The only thing I would say is that the meat was a bit salty. Otherwise the service from the staff was amazing and the restaurant is so elegant. I loved the salad bar! It is so nicely set and had every choice imaginable to make a tasty salad or you can make a plate of yummy sides. read more

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Came by here recently and was reminded about all the things I love about it!! The hot and cold bars are a great addition to the meal. The meats came out quickly and constantly which was awesome. My favorite was the picanha of course!!! Isaac was great and friendly. He was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for a wonderful meal! Looking forward to my next visit!! read more

Vinny Vinny Vinny... my guy. So I ordered from Uber Eats and I ordered medium rare on my meat. It came well done. My family ate their filet mignon and that was medium rare, but my pichana wasn't necessarily ruined, just not my preference. The manager Vinny apologized and offered a pound of pichana to make things right. I picked it up a few weeks later and he was still cool enough to honor his word and remembered me. I brought it home today and my family doesn't usually eat that type of meat but it was so delicious they enjoyed it with me. Thank you Vinny! read more

Absolutely top notch food, great servers, fillet mignon is just spectacular and the ambient is also pretty cool, i will be coming back for sure read more

Love this place but for the price idk wth is going on with their salad bar! It's so lackluster for the price you are paying. It's kind of absurd and I really only recommend coming here if you are a meat lover but one thing that annoys me with their meat is that the seasonings don't hit at all. It's actually pretty sad, just think to think about the person(s) that came up with this beautiful idea to bring various kinds of meat by your table but it tastes like someone that doesn't know how to season things. You guys could have easily had a sauce bar, in fact that's what is needed. There are some sauces but it's mainly for the things at the salad bar but you can get creative. They could have a way more successful of an establishment. Also, the meat that was seasoned a little more just seemed like it was just seasoned with salt. This is my second time here and still feel the same. They also made me wait for my reservation which is a lil annoying. We opted to sit outside to be seated faster. My man complaint is that our waitress came to the table and asked if she could take plates and I pointed to one and she took my man's meat plate! Luckily I'm not with an angry old man lol but I mentioned it to her when she came back to check on us and she had the audacity to say, well the meat was probably cold anyways. Like, bruh, what lol. Nothing like Americans wasting food, just a shame and then she left the plate with all the veggies n bs from the salad bar. She also asked, do you guys have any meat requests after she threw his plate away. Now make that makes sense, you cannot. I'm not going to lower the stars just bc one waiter, the other one wwe had the first time I came here was great. It's recommended to come here with a group, eat, chill, and have a great time. The food is good just needs a better salad bar with better things! It isn't just salad, guess I should say food bar idk, the ingredients are for sophisticated palettes as well. Picky eaters would most likely only eat meat and bread here. It was $150 for two with a soda and one champagne flute. read more

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My partner and I recently visited this restaurant, and overall we had a really great experience. We had a reservation, and the staff was very welcoming and accommodating when we asked to switch to a different table. The atmosphere was cozy, the restaurant itself was beautiful, and the food was honestly delicious. Most of the staff we interacted with were kind, attentive, and professional. Unfortunately, we were really disappointed with our designated server, named Luca. After introducing himself, he seemed to completely lose interest in our table once we mentioned that we wouldn't be ordering alcohol. Throughout the evening, he never checked in on us, asked how the food was, or offered drinks or dessert. Meanwhile, he was regularly checking on the larger table across from us multiple times. We ended up having to approach other servers whenever we needed something, which made us feel an ignored and uncomfortable. The only time our server came to our table on his own was after we received the bill -- just to pick it up. That was honestly disappointing, especially because every other part of the experience was so good. We love regularly visiting different upscale restaurants around the city, so we really value good hospitality and service. For comparison, even on Valentine's Day, one of the busiest nights of the year, we had a reservation at Peohe's on Coronado Island, and the service there was absolutely exceptional despite how busy they were. This experience reminded us how important service truly is, because even delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere can be overshadowed when hospitality is lacking. read more

We have visited this location 3 times now as a local of Carlsbad . Although I am not a huge meat eater;) I love the non-meat option for the dinner. However,my boyfriend and son absolutely adore all the meats. The service is always friendly and prompt . We celebrated my son's 8th grade promotion last night and needless to say nobody left hungry or unhappy. Look forward to coming back in the future. read more

Texas de Brazil is one of my favorite all-you-can-eat dining experiences. The meats keep coming and are consistently flavorful, and the salad bar has a huge variety of options. Service was attentive and quick, and the upscale ambiance makes it feel like a special night out. Even my vegetarian girlfriend found plenty of great options at the salad bar. Recommend! read more

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I would not come back here It's really really expensive, save yourself the money and the Costco gift cards and save $20 for every $100 spent. The meat is over salted, and towards the end of the night is extremely over cooked. It's sooo expensive here compared to steak houses I've been to. The service was amazing and I really enjoyed the atmosphere But I won't be coming back. Meat was way too salty and overcooked for my liking read more

I recently visited this location to celebrate a graduation. I am glad that I made a reservation for two because it was totally packed at 5pm on a Saturday. We arrived a little earlier but were seated around 5 minutes after checking in, so not too long of a wait. Once we were seated, the server was very nice and I mentioned to him that I was only interested in only a few cuts of meat and this is where I feel like this place shined. He made sure I got the Picanha, beef rib, filet mignon, and lamb. He checked in often and I didn't need to wave him down. The cuts were all very juicy and tender and in my opinion, the best cuts at most of these Brazilian AYCE style places. I also enjoyed a the chicken wings and sausage but the sausage was a bit salty. I tasted a little of the pork and it was totally dry and awful. The cheese bread could have been more cheesy and the salad bar had decent sides but you're really there for the meat. It was a good experience but expensive at 69.99 per person. I had gift cards from Costco so it was a better deal so maybe something to consider. read more

I'm not one to write reviews on restaurants or food in general but I didn't enjoy our time here. Not sure if it's just this location because I've been to others and had a way better experience. We asked for medium well cuts of meat, but we were okay with the medium rare that they traditionally serve. With that being said, the entire time we were there we were only offered meat 3 times. We had our cards on green/yes,please the entire time yet we weren't offered meats. Not sure if we just looked like we didn't want to eat or something because they would walk straight past us. I just think that if you're charging $60 per person we could at the bare minimum be offered more pieces of meat. Especially since they aren't big cuts to begin with. I also want to add that I'm not sure if it was just the cuts of meat or what but they were insanely chewy and the texture was awful. Aside from the lack of meat, the second we walked in to check in the receptionist at the front looked like she didn't want to be there and didn't have a good attitude when speaking to us. I'm assuming it's from being busy but it's not the customers fault that you guys are booked and busy so I don't think it's fair for it to be taken out on us. Especially since we're paying to be there. I just think they could improve a lot or not take as many people in if they're not prepared to deal with them, or give them enough food. Lastly, the sides were pretty good so it wasn't completely horrible. We were just disappointed with the lack of meat when we walked in with big appetites ready to eat. read more

Always such a great experience when I go here. ALWAYS come hungry because you will be so overloaded and full after you leave. The place is always busy, and be careful with the blue water bottle on the table. It is NOT free lol, I learned the hard way. The food is always worth the price, and the salad/antipasti bar is so big you have to try not to eat it all, and they do have scalloped potatoes to the side of the antipasti bar, and they bring cars listed plantains to your table and the BEST cheese bread ever! The staff is always helpful with a smile. Definitely worth it if you've never had it before! $50/person is worth it for this food! HIGHLY recommend! They even do something special if you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary. read more

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Brazilian Steakhouse!!! Texas de Brazil is an exceptional dining spot for a memorable family experience. Originally planning on giving it 4 stars, the outstanding service from Thiago tipped the scale. His warm connection with my kids was incredible--bringing them Shirley Temples and going the extra mile by adding extra cherries from the bar. Such a thoughtful touch! The meats were perfectly seasoned, with options cooked to satisfy everyone in our group--medium for some, well-done for others. Everything came out quickly, and the flavors were spot on. For families looking for a great atmosphere and top-tier service with a kids menu with specials under 12, Texas de Brazil delivers. A highly recommended experience! read more

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5 stars start to finish! My husband has been wanting to come back and he's gone to the other one with a few guys from work, but I just didn't think the cost matched the service/taste, so I passed each time, but the Texas de Brazil club emailed me $20 off and we are celebrating 18 yrs married, so surprised my husband with a date night here. So glad I gave it another go. Each staff person was so nice, sincerely nice, not a fake nice. I hope I spell the names correctly, Sierra was our server and she was great, didn't bother and didn't neglect at all. She cared for us the perfect amount. We didn't want for anything and didn't need to wait at all, she just knew when to refill and when to clear plates, we never needed to ask or call for her. She's personable as well, so if you are chatty she can chat back with ease or if you prefer not to be bothered, I could tell she'd respect that as well. Sincerely a nice lady. Each gentleman that came was polite and cared for us well. The manager, Matthias I believe, was sincerely nice as well. Friendly and caring. Seems like a wonderful place to work. Place seemed really clean. Our table and the silverware and plates, etc. All clean. Now for the food. Again, ALL the potato items were THE best! Seriously the best. I would return just for the potatoes, rice, and cheese bread puffs alone, so delicious! Come, try them, you'll understand and agree. I'm not much for rice, but the way they make it, so delicious, I went back for more. The soup was good, especially paired with those cheese bread puffs. Husband again raved about the smoked salmon and I again forgot to try it lol, next time. The onion, the green beans, asparagus, cucumber etc were all yummy, they are on the cold salad bar. Was fun to try some other items that we weren't even sure what they were. I'm not a fan of buffets but it is a good opportunity to try something new. The meat service abounds. Flank steak was the best, then the Parmesan crusted pork loin, so flavorful! Both! I so appreciate they cut/give the amount you would like. I prefer small samples and my husband wants two pieces sometimes and they offer either way. I loath wasting so I appreciate that they do it this way. If there was a cut I didn't care for, like the chicken, I didn't waste much at all because I'd only gotten a small piece. I ended up saying yes each time the flank steak was offered because it was so good! I got 3 little strips of it and 2 pieces of filet. Wanted more and they would have served more but we were delightfully full, we didn't want to try more because then we'd be 'mal de puerco' (too full). Best: cheese bread puffs, au gratin potatoes, rice, parm pork loin, flank steak, filet... in that order. Pass: chicken, cod, potato salad, black beans. Everything besides these 4 were good. But these were a pass for us. Didn't try their desserts, it was nice to pick kids up from VBS, but the pineapple on the cold bar is like a light dessert and they brought fried bananas that was yummy but we were too full to try more of it. Not because it wasn't yummy, just because we didn't want to over do it. Attire, we saw everything from dresses to the 9 to sweats, so come as you desire, do be intimidated if dressing up isn't your thing or you are at the mall in sweats but see the place and really wanna try it. I thought they'd have a dress code but was happy to see they seem not to, at least not when we went on a Wednesday. I wore a dress and hubby wore a tshirt n jeans. He had a nice sweater on but it got too warm today so he didn't wear it into the mall. No one judged, no one said a word, so feel welcomed. A few Couples were dressed very well and staff are all dressed VERY nice so get all fancy and enjoy if that's your preference. Lady the registrar as we left was nice as well. Like I said, start to finish everyone and everything was nice. We enjoyed kicking off our 18 yr anniversary with you all. We appreciate the $20 off as well. Sign up for the club via their website for little discounts here n there and treat yourself! read more

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Well, it's not perfect, but I got it as a delivery because I really needed something with a lot of iron in it. The servings were very generous, and I was able to eat it over a couple days, but it was somewhat overcooked, as I prefer it medium, rare rather than straight medium or well done read more

It's my niece's birthday and this is where she wanted to go. We love this place so we arrived at about 445 parking on semi in the area under the restaurant, but we found a spot walked on in the restaurant in a few minutes before five they're open but only in the bar the restaurant portion opens at five so we took a seat outside. Walked in, confirmed our reservations and we're seated immediately We normally come here eat a lot of steak a little bit of salad and drink water today. I got the iced tea. Our server did an excellent excellent job. My iced tea was full all the time I tried a few of the different stakes and they were delicious and then the filet mignon finally arrived absolutely to die for after several rounds of filet mignon. I am stuff. The food is delicious. The service was excellent and this place really is a value dollar for dollar excellent value on that stake we will return. read more

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad - my salad with fresh lox - Steakhouses Near Me - Carlsbad, California

To start out, I did make a reservation ahead of time as it is always helpful to do so to ensure you will be seated. Sometimes you can get lucky here without one, but honestly it's just easier for peace of mind to have a reservation ahead of time. As soon as we arrived and checked-in, we were quickly shown to our table. Our fantastic waitress greeted us and asked if we had been to a Brazilian Steakhouse before, and since we had, she let us be on our way but made sure to note she was available if we had any questions. Honestly just wonderful service! We did peruse the buffet bar and they do have some good options, but I prefer to just get a few items to not fill myself so I will be able to eat all of the meat we love. Our sides came out shortly after we began eating and the Pão de queijo and the sweet plantains were gone in mere moments as they are our favorite accompaniments! Our waitress was on it and constantly refilled us. We were honestly overjoyed. While I did love their specific cuts and marinades for each meat, my only qualm was getting the meat to me. Usually when your card is green, they will come to your table to offer their specific cut. Unfortunately for me, whenever my husband's card turned to red but mine was still green, I would not be served. I tried moving my card all over the table so the gauchos would see it better, but alas it did not work. I ended up just flipping my husband's card to green and he just had to say no to the cuts instead. This has never happened to either of us in the past at any other Brazilian steakhouse or specific Texas de Brazil location. Honestly it was kind of funny how they wouldn't even look at my card as I tried to flag gauchos down. Luckily, our waitress asked if we wanted to finish with any specific cuts and she was able to have those gauchos come to us. All but 1! He avoided my card and wouldn't walk near our table, but all is well. My favorite cuts are always any steak options and more specifically picanha. They definitely excelled in these options as everything was tender and most cuts melted in our mouthes like butter. We did go in for my husband's birthday and they were kind enough to surprise him with a lovely birthday dessert. We loved it! We will definitely be back but we now know to always have my husband's card as green! read more

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad - A nice birthday surprise! - Steakhouses Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The experience of amazing service from when you walk in the door. This place is beyond 5 stars. As soon as we sat, we were greeted by Tais, our server. She was spectacular. She really was there to educate us about all of their beautiful cultures food and provide about 5 star service. All of the food was amazing and was all so fresh. She made it an amazing first time visit. Our family will be returning soon. read more

This is a great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. We often visited to do both. This time, we catered for a holiday gathering of 24 guests. They delivered on time. Food came labeled in aluminum containers. The juicy foods arrived double wrapped to avoid spills. The delivery driver wheeled the food up in a thermal container to keep the food at a safe temperature. He walked the food into the house and placed them in my kitchen. Unlike Uber or DoorDash, the food was properly handled and delivered. I placed the food in a warmer, while guests arrived and had appetizers. I requested rare, knowing the food would continue to cook in the warmer. Food was served an hour and a half after delivery. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared as if it just made. Guests were so happy with the food, the house was quiet. We ordered filet mignon, chicken wrapped in bacon and BBQ pork ribs (that were very tender). We had the mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, rice & beans. The rice was fluffy and buttery. This was definitely a great experience. Coming from someone who catered for 30 years, I was impressed and extremely pleased. They will be my caterer for Christmas. Sorry no photos, but the food was delicious to the eye and palate. read more

Been here 3-4 times and always have had a great experience. The salad bar is always well stocked and a favorite of ours. The hot dishes are delicious and my favorite are the mushrooms. Now for the main course, the meat is very seasoned but delicious. We have yet to try the ribs as those are never offered but after reading reviews I look forward to the next time we go and ask for them. read more

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad - Steakhouses Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I had dinner at Texas de Brazil last Saturday night and made a reservation through their website for 8:15 PM. The restaurant is located inside The Shoppes at Carlsbad on the first floor. When I arrived, it was packed, and I had to wait a bit for my table to be prepared, but that was understandable given how busy it was. This was my first time at Texas de Brazil, and it was clear from the start that this wasn't your typical buffet or steakhouse. My waitress explained the concept thoroughly: for $58.99, you get unlimited meats, sides, sauces, and everything available at the salad bar. If you wanted to eat 10 steaks, you absolutely could! You could also request specific cuts from the kitchen, cooked to your preference, at no extra cost. The only thing you couldn't do was take food home, but that made sense given the incredible value. The service was impeccable. My waitress introduced me to the circular card on the table--green on one side, red on the other. Flipping it to green signaled servers to bring different meats to the table, all carved fresh from skewers. If you didn't want a particular cut, you could simply pass and wait for the next. Flipping to red meant taking a break. The variety of meats was insane: * Picanha * Brazilian Sausage * Garlic Picanha * Barbecued Pork Ribs * Leg of Lamb & Lamb Chops * Filet Mignon (including bacon-wrapped) * Flank Steak * Spicy Sirloin * Parmesan-Crusted Pork Loin * Beef Ribs * Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon * ...and so much more! The salad bar was also top-tier, featuring imported cheeses, meats, soups, peppers, and plenty of other fresh options. In addition to all the incredible meats, the waitress also brings out unlimited sides to the table, including: * Fried bananas * French fries * Mashed potatoes These sides were a perfect complement to the meal. The fried bananas were a unique touch, the fries were crisp, and the mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. One highlight of my meal? The Jalapeño Poppers! Juicy, creamy, and packed with flavor. I loved them so much that I had my waiter bring me an entire skewer just for myself! The atmosphere was elegant and relaxing, the restaurant was spotless, and the service was some of the best I've ever had at a high-end steakhouse. In my opinion, nothing in the area can compete with Texas de Brazil. The sheer amount of food and quality you get for $58.99 is unbeatable--especially in today's economy. It was so good that I ended up being the last person in the restaurant! I arrived at 8:15 PM and didn't leave until 10:30 PM because I was enjoying every bite. This place deserves a Michelin star. No complaints whatsoever--just a perfect dining experience. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend coming very hungry! read more

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