Wowee zowie. The signage and the space itself does not do this place justice. This place is amazeballs. Talk about quality! Flavors on point, textures outstanding! The cook on the meat is divine. This is a labor of love. We got the 3-skewer combo (choose from skewers 1-8, picanha not included) and then ordered an extra of the picanha. We chose two of the pork belly and one bulgogi for our combo. We also got the sweet corn mush with cheese (like a tamale), and a salad. This was easily enough (and possibly too much ) for 2 very hungry people who like to eat a lot. One skewer plus sides is probably plenty for any one human! They are big skewers and big chunks on the skewers. Everything had such great flavor. We asked for the beef medium rare and boy did we get it! The picanha was the most tender and delicious skewer I have ever had in my life. The bulgogi was delightfully medium rare as well with great flavors. The pork belly was mighty! Nicely seasoned, well cooked, a good mix of meaty and fatty. All skewers were generously portioned. The cheese waffle was so indulgently cheesy, stretchy dough, excellent flavor. The sweet corn mush was so soft, creamy and wonderful. Th beef croquette that came with our meal was great! Service was amazing such a helpful and caring shop with wonderful people. The chef was happy to tell us about everything, answer questions, make recommendations, and even brought us some of his personally homemade hot sauce, which was hothotHOT but also with good flavor, if that's your bag! I forgot to take pics of the skewers until halfway thru, hah, forgive me! It was too good to wait! We will definitely be back. This was a wonderful meal. Exactly the kind of passion and care that you want to see and support in the world. Bravo! read more

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This place serves some tasty meats. The beef skewers were tender and flavorful. The chicken wings were crispy but not as flavorful as the other meats. Make sure to eat the cheese mochi waffles when it comes out hot since it's hardens - litte when cooled. The 2 person meal is good to share with the waffles, 3 skewers, and empanada but it could use a salad or rice with the price you pay. The service is nice and the decor is minimal. The pictures of the food should be displayed outside too so people passing by will see how yummy the food is. read more

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Valeu Espetos turned out to be a real hidden gem. Honestly, I wasn't expecting it to be this good, but the quality of the meat really impressed me. Everything was cooked exactly how we asked, and it came out perfect. The inside was clean and welcoming, and the service stood out--the waiter was upbeat the whole time, and I wouldn't be surprised if he was also the owner with how much pride he had in the place. Parking is just paid street parking, so keep that in mind, but it's manageable. Bathrooms were clean, service was great, and overall it's an easy 5/5 from me. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for Brazilian barbecue. read more

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delicious brazilian bbq skewers. i recommend trying the carne, picanha and the wings. the hot sauce was homemade, pretty spicy, i liked mixing it with my rice. they had a few sides, i tried the chicken croquette and it was tasty. the owners were really sweet and i hope more people check them out! read more

Valeu Espetos - picanha - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Everything made in the house, friendly, professional service with with an authentic flavor, the desserts are amazing. The chef is the owner so you know he takes pride what he does and sells. If you like cheese bread, the spin he put it on by serving as a waffle is incredible.. I wish I could go there every week but unfortunately time is short read more

This was my second time dining here, and I loved it just as much as the first. We ordered the mini combo, which included three skewers of our choice, cheesy waffles, and a croquet to share. We chose one beef skewer, one gizzard skewer, and one non-spicy chicken wings skewer. The food was delicious and perfect for a light lunch for two. read more

Valeu Espetos - cheesy waffles... sooo good - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Cheese waffles?! 1000% yes. I love Brazilian cheese bread, but this place managed to make Brazilian cheese waffles and I am in love. This is a really cool Brazilian bbq spot! It's not buffet style, which I appreciate. I shared a mini combo with my husband and it was the perfect amount of food. The bulgogi skewer was by far the best. Astounding flavor, super tender, and nobody else does it! I don't know why. Service was really fast and friendly. Seems like a Korean couple loved Brazilian food and opened up a restaurant. And they're killing it! I highly recommend this place for lunch, dinner, snack, whatever your heart desires. read more

Valeu Espetos - Drink menu 4/2024 - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Run don't walk! It is better than Fogo de chao! Perfectly cooked steaks. Well seasoned meat! The branzino is the best we've ever had!!! Service is perfect! Friendly proprietors! read more

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Valeu Espetos is a must try! A little pricy but worth every penny. We ordered take out and thought the flavors were impressive. The food is probably even better when dining in store. I loved the mochi like cheese waffles and their rice and homemade tomato onion slaw paired really well with the flavorful meat skewers. Cilantro beef and sausage were very good. The pork belly has a lot more fat on it than I like but I would still get it again. 3 skewers and two waffles for 2 adults was more than enough food to share. Can't wait to come back! read more

Valeu Espetos - I added my own salad at home - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

Famed pao de queijo (cheese waffles) were not all that - the waffles could have used more cooking time, and while the texture was like mochi, the taste was bland. Sausage skewer was excellent - absurdly crisp skin, and gamey taste - and skewered chicken hearts were even better, tender and mild. Service was a bit desperate, with the woman repeatedly pushing the upsell and telling us to come back and eat here more after the meal. That said, it's really unique for this area, and some of their offerings are quite good. Pleasant atmo. read more

Food is tasty! We usually get the beef, pork, and chicken wings. We love the cheesy waffle things too!

My boyfriend and I came here during the weekend around 3 or 4pm. The restaurant was empty but we decided to sit down and have a meal because it smelt amazing. We ordered the set meal for 2 people which comes with 3 skewers and also ordered an extra skewer on the side. For the set, we got garlic pork, steak, and sausage. For the side skewer, we got the picanha which is not included to order in the set menu. With the meats, we got a chicken croquette, 2 cheese breads in the shape of waffles, this amazing and spicy green sauce as well as a tomato cucumber salad. Our favorites definitely had to be the picanha and the garlic pork belly. My boyfriend liked the pork belly the most. It was flavorful and so tender! Surprisingly, we got pretty full off of everything. Although it may not seem like much, the pieces of meat were larger than what you expect. Overall, I'd definitely go back for another meal. I'd also order extra chicken croquette because one was not enough for us both. We were basically fighting for the last bite! It was that good. We also debated ordering sides of the cheese waffles to take home. It came out piping hot and paired so well with the side salad and sauce. Parking is street parking and metered. There's a couple of spots right in front of the restaurant but prepare to park a little further and doing a small walk. read more

Valeu Espetos - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Just happened upon VE when I was having a late lunch/early dinner and my original restaurant was closed. Never been here before so it's a wild shot. I can see why a 4.7 avg rating. I gave it a 5 star!!!! Started with the cheese waffle, a pico de gallo type topping and this house/owner special hot sauce. Glad he recommended that, spicy but what a flavor. Great on top of the waffle. Crispy with a cheese filling. Then on another recommendation the main was a Skewer: Picanha steak!!! WOW!!! The most flavorful piece of meat. Ribeye/New York flavors in one. The owner even suggested the appropriate way to cut the meat for maximum flavors. He was right, you get that little piece of rendered fat with the bite and ...... just WOW! All I'll say is maybe order a side of some sort to accompany the meat. Thanks VE. I'll be back read more

Excellent food! Also really enjoyed the Brazilian pop music that was playing. Also chatted with the owner/chef and his wife. They were super nice. read more

This place is beyond amazing! I was craving for some Brazilian food and came across Valeu Espetos! The food did not disappoint! The picanha was exactly how I wanted to be cooked and tasted delicious, and their chicken hearts was amazing as well! read more

Very good quality meat and foods. So clean in dining, restroom and everywhere in restaurant. I love there services kind, nice and good smile. read more

This place was empty when I visited. The owner greeted me when I entered and told me to take a seat wherever I would like. All I knew is I wanted to try their picanha and their pao de queijo waffles. Picanha 10/10- Highly recommend. I order it medium rare and it was so juicy. It's worth your money and comes with 4-5 big chunks. Pao de Queijo Waffles 10/10- Highly recommend. I love the take on the classic Brazilian bread. Crispy outside but soft and chewy inside. Asa de Franco Apimentado 10/10- Great flavor and color on the chicken wings. Food was great and stayed hot my entire visit. You need to give this place a visit. read more

Valeu Espetos - Asa de Frango Apimentado and Picanha - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Had this place on my list for a while because the cheese waffles looked great. Finally stopped in to grab waffles for myself and a pork belly and bulgogi skewers for my husband. Bulgogi was great. Tender and flavorful without being overwhelmingly sweet or saucy. Waffles were good but denser than I expected. I was thinking itd be more of a taiyaki texture. The flavor is good, but definitely getting 4 was too many. The pork belly skewer I was excited to give my husband turned out to not be pork belly at all. I'm not sure what it is other than beef with peppers and onions. It's okay. It's a little... mustardy? So my husband was out. Bummer. Overall, pretty good spot with friendly service and fresh food. Not sure if I'd return for anything other than the bulgogi skewer. Maybe I'll give it another try sometime in hopes of getting that pork belly for my husband read more

My wife and I decided to eat here for lunch today and it was a delicious memory from beginning to end. My daughter has eaten here several times before but this was our first visit here. We were greeted with a warm smile and treated like family. The restaurant was cozy and spotless. We ordered the fried branzino, house salad, picanha skewer, beef empanada, and cheese waffles. Each course was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Not only was it delicious Brazilian food but it was delicious in general. We were given an order of flan on the house that was made to perfection. It wasn't too sweet, it was jiggly, wiggly and melted in your mouth. You have lifelong customers. Thank you! read more

I had the pamonha and the picanha Both we great. The pamonha is cheese in a lightly sweet cone meal. Looks like a tomalley, but very different. The meat was cooked perfectly and served with a hot sauce that was just right. I'm looking forward to the next time I visit Montrose so I can come here again. read more

I'm not sure what I just ate but all I know is that it's not what Brazilian food is supposed to taste like. The beef skewer was dry, flavorless & full of inedible grit. Poor quality meat. Salad was bland and 95% lettuce for 6 dollars. I feel sad and ripped off read more

Valeu Espetos - Extremely dry and well done skewer - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

Wonderful place to eat, the owner/chef puts so much love and attention to detail in the food. Everything was done with a passion, from the service to the cleanliness of the place. I felt like I was eating a friend's home. I look forward to eating there again. read more

5 stars - Finally tried Valeu Espetos after 5 years of driving past... I'm officially mad at myself for waiting this long! Where do I even start? Everything we ordered tasted like it came straight from someone's Brazilian grandmother's kitchen (in the absolute best way). The meats were insanely juicy and perfectly seasoned and felt fresh and homemade. You can taste the quality of the ingredients immediately; nothing here feels mass-produced or frozen. The star of the show, though, was the owner/chef. He came out personally to greet us, asked how everything was, and you could just feel how much pride and love he puts into this place. It's rare to get that kind of warmth and hospitality these days. Valeu Espetos isn't just a restaurant; it's a little piece of Brazil in our neighborhood, and it's instantly become our new favorite spot. Do yourself a favor and go (don't be like me and wait half a decade). We'll be back next week... and probably the week after that. read more

One of the best spots in La Crescenta. Excellent chicken and beef skewers, tasty flan, great side dishes. Fresh and hot food at a great value. The service was excellent and I will be back in the near future! read more

Recommend this place! 10/10 so good! It's a little hole in the wall restaurant but the food is so delicious and you can tell that the owner/chef puts so much love into his food!! Amazing food, amazing service and very clean atmosphere! Thank you for the home made food from scratch! read more

One of the best skewer places I've been to, and maybe the best in the area with amazing options, with very cozy and intimate setting. A very unassuming location/appearance, but worth it. I had the chicken heart skewer, the panceta skewer, and shrimp risoles. I am definitely planning to come again! The owners are very friendly and helpful. For those that can handle spice, the house fermented hot sauce is incredible, extremely complex flavors. I cannot endorse this the hot sauce enough What food I ordered (before you judge me, it was my personal day XD ) Shrimp risole (8/10) Chicken heart skewer (9/10) Pork belly skewer (10/10) Paçoca (7/10) [the house hot sauce was 12/10, definitely recommend - the type of hot sauce that even if you can't eat is a reliable gift for spicy enthusiast on your life] read more

Valeu Espetos - Panceta skewer and sojupirinha The hot sauce is the best! - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

Awesome Chicken heart for the real Brazilian folks and their picanha com alho and panceta cann't go wrong.

Incredible food and remarkable service This is one of our new local favs You must try the Branzino read more

Small cozy place if you're craving Brazilian churrasco meat. Recommend the pork belly, one skewer is large (for 8.50). The beef skewer is equally good. With a bowl of rice you'll be one happy diner. Must try the house dip of fermented chilies with the meat. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! First and foremost, you are warmly greeted with smiles from Chef Tony and his wife, Joyce, as you step into the restaurant and then your nose is struck with an amazing scent of home-cooked Brazilian BBQ. I wish I had a bigger stomach so that I can enjoy more food, but the portions are huge. Chef Tony certainly knows how to not only marinate his meats correctly, but he is the grill master! The meats are very tender and flavorful with bursts of flavor with each and every bite. My favorites were the sausage, pork belly, and beef, but you must try everything on their menu! Their side salad with onions and tomatoes pair really well with the skewers. They also have amazing sides, such as the cheese waffle breads, which are decadent, and their croquettes/empanadas, which are also packed with flavors. I've had a lot of Brazilian BBQ but this place is the BEST I've tasted and you can taste the love and care Chef Tony and Joyce puts into the food they serve to their customers. They make sure that their customers are taken care of throughout the whole visit and they are attentive to our needs. Food is 10000%, atmosphere is 100000%, and service from the owners is priceless! :). Thank you for the amazing service and food I receive every time I visit! ^_^ read more

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Very good barbecue, seriously. You wouldn't know it from the exterior but this is some really good and perfectly cooked food. Everything was done perfectly. Ambiance is very causal but this spot is a hidden gem. Picanha, pork belly, and chicken gizzard are very good. Sausage as well. read more

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The food was delicious. Especially the meat. Plus the ambiance was beautiful. And the service was magnificent.

Great Brazilian spot! There are plenty of skewer choices . The carne was perfectly cooked and spiced. The sausages were juicy. I liked the cheese waffle which was a spin on Brazilian cheese bread. The cheese waffle had the perfect amount of cheese in it to have a good pull to it. I really loved the bulgogi skewer, the marinade was tangy and the color they achieved on the cook was excellent. I loved the balance of the salsa, it was spicy, but not too spicy. This is a great hole in the wall spot. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The woman attending us even gave me a paçoca on the house just because she found out I liked peanut butter. The area is nice, quaint and walkable. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

This restaurant is a much needed deviation from the plethora of sushi and ice cream spots dotted along Honolulu Ave. The cheese waffles alone are worth the trip, the meats are perfectly cooked, and the people who run it are as nice as can be. I'd take this over fogo de chao any day. read more

I think this review is long overdue, hands down a unique and pleasantly good experience. It's kinda tucked in a hole in the wall adjacent to pho restaurant. The staff was really friendly since it a a mom and pop store. It's a Brazilian korean restaurant so there's a fusion of all those flavors. Although price is a little bit more to feed a family of four the food was great. The best are the cheese bread, Pao De Quijo who knew Brazilian cheese bread taste better as a waffle. My kids thought they were so delicious and wanted to take some home. We got a family combo and our kids devoured most of the skewers. It's an awesome place to try and. One for the waffles, skewers too! read more

Best food I've ever eaten. Fresh and delicious. I tried the cheese bread and empanada and I loved both.

This business is one of a kind! There isn't a business that offers Brazilian cuisine in an easy casual setting anywhere in this area to my knowledge! this is the closest thing you'll get to fogo de chao except it's not insanely expensive, meat quality is top tier, and you have so many options! the menu is really well balanced. you can get a really fair priced family meal and the meat is always cooked consistently to perfection! A husband and wife own this location and they are sweet and passionate about their cuisine. i personally love the korean fusion bulgogi skewer and would suggest ordering the 3 skewer meal! we ordered a side salad and it was fresh, crisp, and delicious! i love getting the risoles which are like soft hot yummy beef empanadas! I was personally blown away by the sweet corn pamonha! ORDER THIS!! don't walk by this place any longer- try it and make it part of your routine! you won't regret it! read more

Great food and service. The salsa and hot sauce is amazing. All their meats and dishes are delicious. We order takeout regularly.

Amazing food and the owners are really kind! It was first time trying Brazilian food but I'll be sure to come back to this place. Would recommend to anyone. read more

***10 STARS *** The quality is nothing short of impeccable! Everything made from "scratch.!" The owner is the chef and takes pride in serving his customers. Great place, if your a foodie you want to add this to your list or add as a "go-too!" Get the Bulgoggi and Pichanya! read more

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