We went for my anniversary with a reservation. They treated us so well. They were very attentive and fast with the food. I highly recommend this place to come to regularly or for a special night. read more

Service was excellent. Meat selection and offerings lost them a star. First 3 - 4 rounds of offerings were chicken, sausage, and more chicken. Cmon guys stop being stingy with the steak. We were practically done with our meal until steak came out. Should be called "Texas de Pollo". C'mon by...try the chicken. read more

Good service good eats would go again, thoroughly recommend thank you to all staff, little gem in the valley love from your local brit

Delicious! Great service, will definitely return. Perfect for special occasions or "just because"...

The salad bar is great with lots of choices including cheeses,shrimp, and meats. I had the beef which was very flavorful with lots of choices. The service was outstanding. The server checked with us many times with options for meat and desserts. The restaurant is very nice and super clean. The decorations are upscale. read more

Me and my wife came to this establishment and it was great, the food was amazing, the staff was very friendly and helpful. If you're a meat eater you need to check out Texas de Brazil! read more

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Went there for Christmas luncheon. First thing I noticed is that there wasn't one Christmas decoration which struck me odd. After we were sat, our drink order was taken. My 94 year old mother wanted hot tea which they offer, however, it took quite a while before she received it. The rest of us were eating and drinking before she got her tea. Next the salad options are good but would have preferred to have some sweet options as well. Next the meat part was slow and repetitive as far as the cut. At one point, we waited about 20 minutes to get any kind of meat and it wasn't that busy as we were the second table sat for the day. After complaining, I learned that the owners were Iranians hence the no Christmas decorations which made sense now but the lack of service as far as good was too disappointing to return. Wont go back ever again for more than one reason read more

We decided to eat here on a whim as we were craving a good steak. I didn't have any expectations for this place, as I've never been to a Texas de Brazil (only a Fogo de Chau), and I was pleasantly surprised. We did go there on off hours, so we were seated immediately, and the appetizer buffet was fully stocked. Their choices almost seemed more abundant than at Fogo de Chau, but their prosciutto/cured meats didn't seem fresh (the crackers were stale). The rest of the buffet bar was delicious, and I always like to try a little of everything. The meats during lunch/afternoons are more limited (compared to dinner, when they have lobster and filet mignon), but there there are plenty of choices. Their sirloin, if I remember correctly, was the best cut. I usually go for the picanha, the prized Brazilian cut of meat, but this time it was a little on the dry side. I like that you can request if you want the meat a little more well done, or if you prefer medium rare. They also offer specialty drinks made with coconut and condensed milk, but you have to ask! If you're feeling carnivorous, definitely give this place a try! read more

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Delicious! We went for Thanksgiving lunch here and were surprised by the variety and the taste of each cut of meat. We were absolutely impressed and would go back! read more

Location: 5 Parking: 5 (valet parking available) Cleanliness: 5 Quality of food: 5 Presentation: 5 Service: 5 Price: 3 Having just spent 2 weeks in Brazil I was curious as to how Texas de Brazil varied from Brazilian churrascarías. I had a gift card, so my son and I tried it out. We were greeted and seated quickly. The employees were friendly and did their job well. The place is very classy, spacious and well maintained. A great place to impress a special guest, ...especially if they're really hungry and are not vegan. Meat is the specialty here. The food and service were top notch. I loved the beautiful presentation of salad bar and hot food side dishes and quality of the food. Self serve sides included scalloped potatoes, traditional black beans and rice (though it was not a Brazilian feijoada which includes pork for flavor), fish filets in a sauce, lobster bisque soup, lots of salad items (including palm hearts, marinated onions, potato salad, olives, cheeses, cold salmon, and more. Be sure to get some vinaigrette relish or chimichurri at the salad bar to accompany your meats. The server brought garlic mashed potatoes, cinnamon plantains and wonderful freshly made "pão de queijo" to our table along with our drinks. They carry lots of wines, but I got the guaraná Brazilian soda pop I like served with an orange slice just like in Brazil. A few differences between traditional Brazilian churrascarías and Texas de Brazil to accommodate the American palate: in Brazil there are no salad dressings such as ranch or blue cheese. They use olive oil and vinegar. Since Americans would complain if they didn't carry these other salad dressings I think they chose well. No traditional grilled chicken hearts nor hard boiled quail eggs at Texas de Brazil, but does anyone really care? Instead, Texas de Brazil did offer delicious grilled shrimp and cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped jalapeños (never seen in Brazil), along with all the expected cuts of beef (picanha, sirloin, filet mignon wrapped in bacon, and more), chicken grilled and covered with Parmesan, pork, and lamb. Other than those few differences everything was authentic and "well done" ... unless, of course, it's a meat cooked rare, medium rare or medium. I did notice the grilled meats were not overly salty as they were at the competition down the road. I took my wife for an anniversary meal at the "other place" a couple of years ago, and the meat was so salty she couldn't enjoy it. I think she'd like it at Texas de Brazil. The "gauchos" did a great job serving us, and ensured we received the cuts we most desired. No, I didn't find anyone with whom to practice my Portuguese. The very sharp looking manager came by to ask if we were happy with everything. She seemed to be doing a great job. The restrooms were very clean. The prices are high for a meal, a bit more than their competition. Plan on $50 per person plus whatever drinks and tip. Not a budget dinner, but a nice option for special occasions when you want something classier than Taqueria Los Cholos. ;-) However the service and food was higher quality in my opinion. I am glad I had a gift card! read more

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We go maybe once a month and it's always nice to eat and enjoy different cuts of meat The desserts and drinks are also very good read more

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I had been going to this place throughout its opening . This place used to be my favorite restaurant, but sadly it's fallen off tremendously. Last visit being the worse , won't be going back . The meats are either extremely undercooked or extremely overcooked. My friend had a piece of plastic in his meat . One server just straight up ignored our table. Management when told about the situation didn't seem to care . Our waitress came once our entire meal. The staff used to have pride in their work. Now it's just a bunch of young kids who don't care . read more

A carnivores wonderland! It's a never ending parade of fine cuts of meats. If your table has a preference of how done you want your meat, please ask your gaucho to bring it to your table that way so you and your table can enjoy the experience. Visit the salad bar. Remember the bar is more than just for your salad. Get a plate and get sides to enjoy with your steaks! read more

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The greeters were average, it felt like talking to a robot. Our waiter Johnathon was on point greeted us and took care of us. There were two managers walking around and checking in on everyone, they did make us feel welcomed. We greatly appreciate that! The food! Oh God the food! Let's just say it's was like a Biiiiig "O" in my mouth! I was served picanha, garlic sirloin, and lamb. My Husband had the same but also had the spicy sirloin, Brazilian sausage and Parmesan pork ( only thing that came out dry ). The sides they served us was mashed potatoes, jalapeño cheddar bread, and a cooked banana ( forgive me I forgot what it was called). The ambiance here is amazing! Very fun very lively, makes for a great date night! Oh and you don't have to be super dolled up, but you can if you want . Shout out to the Chef and his servers! To our waiter and the bartender y'all did great, (you gotta try their passion fruit drink) (it's a creeper so ) ! Thank you guys for an awesome experience! I hope to be back soon! read more

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I have been here several times and at different places in texas. Last visit was exceptionally short of being great The steak was dry and appeared it was steak from yesterday Of course they would not put yesterday's steak on the grill again. Service was like Wendy's old commercial- where is the beef. The beef came sporadically like hurricanes here in the valley The lobster bisque kept screaming at me -Taste me but alas my taste buds were deprived of a good tasting lobster bisque Workers: 5 stars; great disposition Restaurant :5 stars; clean For the price: 2 stars read more

I'm Brazilian and I did expected Better, but I'm really picky about service and seasoning. read more

Went this past weekend expecting good things since the previous 3 times I'd been there it was really good. Did not get what I expected. The visible part of the kitchen looks greasy and nasty. The restroom smelled like rotten eggs. Service was not good. Asked for more doneness on a cut of meat and the server brought back practically charcoal. On the other end of the spectrum, fat on the picahna was not rendered at all on the espada brought to the table. I am embarrassed to have brought my family here. Never again. read more

Overall the place was great! The staff was great! The ambiance has a bit of a classy feel to it (which isn't bad). Very open and spacious, so you're not squeezing between tables as you walk. The meats were decent, but they could use more options than sausage, picanha, flank and lamb. Although, I don't know if the meat menu differs from lunch to dinner. My picanha was way over done on the first two rounds. It was perfect (medium rare) on the third, but still could've used either more salt or more time under salt before adding fire. The meat cut itself was good quality. There was this chimichurri sauce by the salad bar that I got excited about, because I LOVE chimi sauce on my steaks. But it had no vinegar in it, so it was more of a very herbal olive oil dressing. The paõ de queso, being a staple of Brazil, should've been on my table before the water was lol They were good. Traditional style, not salty, not bland, soft and gewy on the inside with a little flakiness on the outside. So, as I mentioned, the place was great overall. I will go back before I leave town. read more

Do Not eat here!!!!!!! We had a Birthday Party there and 3 of the five got sick! We contacted the Manager (Jackie) and were told someone would get back to us.. That was a joke as NO-One ever called. So we called back and were told that they had sent the info to the Dallas Headquarters and she would talk to them again..... NOT!!! So we once again contacted the local Texas de Brazil and this time spoke with the General Manager who promised he'd call the following Monday, and again nothing. There are many Restaurants that serve Steak but this one has served up nothing but bad food and POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! read more

Best place to eat if you want to go all out. As soon as you are seated they serve you complimentary Brazilian bread, garlic matched potatoes and caramelized bananas. The salad bar is ok for the price I have to admit. To be honest you don't go there for salad. The shaved meats are on point. The lamb chops, leg of lamb and jalapeños poppers are my favorite. The meats are cooked to your liking. And the best part is complimentary deserts on your birthday or wedding anniversary. read more

Texas de Brazil - McAllen - Delicious chocolate cake, 3 layers of decadence. If you love chocolate cake. This is the one for you. - Steakhouses Near Me - Mcallen, Texas

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I am so disappointed and a bit embarrassed that we took our family here. We're from the Midwest and frequent the location in Chicago. The meat was awful, under or overcooked and the lamb was gray and slimy as if it may have actually been rotten. The salad bar was small and lacking and the lobster bisque had a weird texture and taste. Easy to say this chain is not consistent at all. If I go out to eat I expect to actual eat and enjoy my meal. I left grossed out and hungry. Lesson learned. read more

Wow...just wow. As I'm typing this, my belt is unbuckled and my gut is in joy. I dont know how much longer the other Brazilian joint is gonna stay in business, but this place is great. Just the salad bar alone is worthwhile. There was a big bowl of bacon, whole roasted garlic!!!! I made myself some tomato, mozzo, and proccuitto rolls. The pineapple slices and sweet cinnamon bananas!!! Service and the cuts of meat were all wonderful!!! Very impressed. read more

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Excellent service, environment, and staff. Is a little bit pricy. But worth it! First they have happy hour and different kind of drinks, the only thing is they need more options in beers. The salad bar it's okey, they have since cheese, green salad, shrimps, sushi and more. Soups like lobster soup (so delicious), potatoes and more. At the time of the meats, you need to let them know whenever you are ready turning the round card to the green side, then they start offering the different kinds of meat. For my opinion they need more options on meats. That night the offered sausage, chicken, lamb, pork and others. But everything was perfect read more

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First time dining here. It was confusing at first as we did not quite understand the waiter. It took over 20 minutes for the salad to be prepared and served. Side dishes were brought out late. Food was delicious. The rolls were great! The dining room on the other hand was set at refrigerator temperatures making it hard to enjoy the time spent in the restaurant. We will try this restaurant again. read more

Hands down thee best steak house in town! Service is phenomenal, your greeted with a friendly smile as you walk in. I sat at the bar, really great service these guys really know their stuff. Glad I could stop by in their opening day. Its located in front of la Plaza Mall, the place is beautiful, very nice on the eyes. There's a full salad bar with over 40 different options and endless cuts of meat you could order fresh from the charcoal grill. Truly worth it. There's "Gauchos" roaming around ready to carve all the meat you want. Bacon wrapped Filet Mignon, Top Sirloin steak, Bacon wrapped Chicken breast and more. They also have a few Brazilian beers that are fantastic! They have a few appetizers to choose from, your other options are the salad bar or full meal with all the meat cuts you can eat, they'll keep 'em coming as long as you have the sticker up. There was an issue with their POS system since it was their opening day and didn't get my order in til 10 minutes later. The manager, which was looking quite sharp came and shook my hand and apologized for the inconvenience and said my meal was on the house. Its details like that that make a difference and make you come back not only for the great service but the awesome food! This is my new favorite spot, you'll see me here often! read more

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The service is disgusting for the price. The waiter was poorly trained. The food is unsatisfying and overcooked. The waiter: Overfilled the waters, so they tip and spill easily. Doesn't say "pardon my reach" when putting his arm in your face. Doesn't come back to check on the table for extra sides or condiments. Doesn't ask to replace your plate; if you want a new plate grab it from the salad bar or they'll just use the one you got from the salad bar the whole time. Doesn't say you're welcome or thank you. At the minimum i expect basic etiquette and manners. The food: Meats come out slowly with little to no variety. Only saw top and bottom sirloin all night. I never had to flip my card to red all night-- meaning that my plate was never full. Everything is overcooked. Asked for rare each time and every cut was served medium well or well done. Really feels like a waste of meat. To be honest this might be the best it's going to get in the valley. But for the price it's nowhere near worth it. Save your time, money, and calories. And wait for a Chama Gaucha to open up. read more

Food was good. Service was good. The salad bar was fully stocked and the meats were perfectly rare.

Slow service- Reservation system was great, walked in and we were seated, then we waited a long time to be addressed by wait staff. Flies & gnats around table- We noticed there was an abundance of flies and gnats at our table as well as around the tables near us. Messy and dirty tables- the wait staff in our area were less than attentive, there was no real cooperation and dishes just seem to pile on top of tables and left there. Inconsistent COVID protective measures- gloves needed to be worn at self serve area, but the staff that walked around with the cooked meats wore no gloves. There was no need to wear a mask around the food in the self serve area. read more

One of the finest restaurants in all the RGV. Absolutely incredible service and food. The staff will make sure you have a great experience. Do not forget to bring a big appetite. read more

I have eaten at this chain in Fort Worth previously ... and I am pleased to say that the McAllen location continues the trend of excellent food served by an attentive and friendly staff. We had the Sunday lunch for $29.99 each. They've cut back a bit on the beef offerings and have more pork, lamb and chicken than I remember in the past. But the food was delicious and not over salted. Too often these type of restaurants have a heavy hand when it comes to salt. My only small complaint was that some of the meats were served well done as opposed to medium - and that we had to wait awhile for our favorite cuts to circle back to us. We were offered the chicken multiple times, but the beef had to be asked for after the first round. They brought it out again - but I felt they were pushing the cheaper cuts of chicken and pork a bit much. The service was first rate - and we will return. read more

If you are a meat eater, this is the place to go. You can eat to your hearts content, plenty of selections and the salad bar isn't bad either. The wait staff is very attentive and always make sure your glass is full. read more

The staff is amazing and that's a huge reason why I love coming back here. The food is also great and consistently well made. I have been to other Brazilian steakhouses that are more expensive and they couldn't compare to what this place has to offer. Other places might bot have it but this one certainly does because the staff care and it shows. Great for a date night, party or family event. You'll be glad you came! read more

The service was so amazing considering my server was training. He was so honest and a great upseller. The drinks were also so good. I had a flaming dessert drink as well! The food wasn't good.... The guys would just come by not asking what temp I wanted. I love rare steak everything I had was well done. Which sucks the prices are ridiculous for what meats I got. And I love these kinds of steak houses. Also those pineapples and bananas covered in chocolate were to die for! read more

Impecable service. This is a churrascaría. If your a Carnivore this is the place to go. Excellent choice of meats the way you like. Rare, medium, well or in between. The sides are just right to accompany any or all of the meats you choose. I loved everything about the place. Had to take desert home. That too was superb. I tried the Brazilian cheesecake and a custard, I don't recall the name. The choice of background music was also notable. I am a music aficionado! Excellent all the way!!!! read more

It was my first visit at the Texas de Brazil. I have been to other Brazilian places but not this franchise. The interior was very nice and spacious. There is a section on the side for the salad bar and the meat is served at the table as usual. Picanha is my favorite out of all and it was very juicy and perfectly cooked. I was really excited to try the lamb chop at this place, but it was very disappointing. It smelled really bad that I could't even try it. After the meal, the server gave me a dessert for the birthday and there were about 7-8 different choices. I tried the Brazilian cheesecake, which was good. The waitress at our table was great and courteous. read more

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Coming here was a misteak The food wasn't good, the drinks took forever, some of the meat/bacon was literally raw. I wouldn't suggest ANYONE come here, go to Rodizio's instead. 1/10 would not come again Horrible experience read more

Let me start by saying that I have been all over Brazil and can put away a large quantity of meat. In all honesty Texas de Brazil is better the some that I had in Brazil. The quality of the meat was really good. The service was top notch. I particularly enjoyed Nick who made sure to get us exactly the cuts that we liked best. However, a big difference between here and Brazil is that here they bring the meat very quickly so it is harder to pace yourself. Of course Americans eat much faster, here a meal that would take a couple of hours in Brazil only takes 40 minutes. We had happy hour caiprinhas. They were good, but really small. Only about three sips. Texas de Brazil is expensive. Especially if you are paying for a family. There is a discount for medical professionals and other first responders. There are also discounted gift cards available at Costco, but you can't use both. The real question is comparing the two Brazilian restaurants in McAllen. Yes in overall quality Texas de Brazil is better. But as far as value and bang for your buck I would still have to choose Rodizio. Rodizio offers the grilled pineapple, which is a family favorite. Also there is a great lunch deal at Rodizio and the meats are about on the same level at both places. Again TDB is slightly better, but not worth the cost difference. As far as I'm concerned, those who choose TBD exclusively are just being snobbish. Conclusion: I will happily come here for a special occasion like a birthday, otherwise I'm going to Rodizio where I get more for my money. read more

The food is amazing. My only problem was not having a bigger stomach. The sangria was delicious. I will definitely return

Service sucked. Kept bringing same meats had to ask for something different. Meats were salty or garlicky with little other favors. Your waiter is also a bartender so you have wait while he's making drinks for other customers. Manager didn't interact with customer's unless they had a problem. She also looked very unprofessional walking around with her hands in her pockets. The girl putting bowls out for the hot food didn't wear gloves and had her fingers in most bowls. Better tasting food at golden corral, not worth the money you pay. read more

This is a new Brazilian steakhouse in the plaza mall area of the expressway in McAllen something new and trendy that really hit the spot. The 50 item salad bar was amazing including hot accompaniments and then when you're finally ready to steak the picana and filet mignon and portions of lamb and chicken with perfectly served (medium rare) which I like. the drinks were spectacular with excellent ingredients the only downfall was that for a two person wait time at about 4 PM with about 35 to 40 minutes. I noticed that since they just open again for dinner at that time on a Saturday it's change of shift and it's better to go about a hour later like 5-6pm! read more

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