Food is so good. Staff is attentive. First time was today. To me, the food is Brasilian-esque. Everything is served skewer style. Their appetizers come hot and fresh, I love that hot sauce. One huge minus star is for the acoustics. We sat down and the way the sound bounces when the chef greeted some regulars made our heads throb. It's as if they were screaming right in our ears. I hope they put some padding in the ceilings or walls. Other than that, we will be back. read more

the food is amazing and it has a nice spicy side to it. I come here whenever possible with my kids and he loves it. I can honestly say we have not been disappointed with anything we have order so far. Good people, good vibes and amazing food. The prices are great as well read more

Valeu Espetos - My dumbass kid enjoying his meal. - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

The server, who I think may have been one of the owners, was very friendly and welcoming. I got the deep fried branzino, which she was kind enough to break and de-bone for me. The branzino was *excellent,* among the top 3 fish dishes I've ever eaten - perfect combination of juicy inside and robustly crunchy outside. My wife loved the skewers, especially the carne, and the pamonha (sweet corn mush with cheese). Comfortable, inviting ambiance. read more

If I could give this place more than five stars, I definitely would! Everything about this place is special. The service was top-notch and the chef really cares about the quality of the food he serves. First, we had the Pão de queijo waffles that are made from scratch. They were like nothing I ever had before and sooooooo good! We ordered a second round. They were light, fluffy, cheese forward, and the best Pão de queijo I have ever eaten. The chicken croquet was flavorful and creamy, think southern comfort food, like a home-made chicken pot pie on a rainy day. Our meat selections were, Picanah, linguica (Brazilian sausage), panceta (pork belly), & carna. All were exceptionally great! I couldn't decide which I liked better - they were all so good. With that being mentioned, you MUST try the picanah. It was tender, juicy, flavorful, and the quality of the meat was evident. Lastly, we had the flan. Let me start off by stating that I don't really like flan because I find it too sweet and the texture is just off putting. However, this flan is completely different than anything I have ever eaten. It was a perfect balance of sweetness, not too sweet, and the texture was creamy and decadent, but not so heavy that you feel weighed down. It was a perfect end to a superb meal! I will definitely come back and bring my family to try this hidden gem. The business owners, Tony and Joyce, are a pleasure to speak with and really know what it takes to operate a restaurant that caters to the clients every needs. Can't wait to go back and order twice as much read more

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Service was good but two of the three of the skewers were overcooked to the point of being inedible. Croquets were OK, but not memorable.

People walking by this place need to just walk in, sit down, and let yourself be delighted by the delicious food and friendly service. All the skewers are just cooked so well, and the fixins just a perfect taste of Brasil. We come by every time we're at Descanso gardens and our kids also love it. Also, don't forget to bring home an order of the frozen feijoada as it's the best I've had in the United States! Just an awesome place that I hope is around for a long long time! read more

This place is amazing!!! My favorite was the pork belly and the picanha. Their cheese bread and sauces were so delicious. Love this place and their staff. read more

After a long day, I wanted some tasty food. We went to Pasadena to check out the food places and Valeu Espetos was chose. Now i was skeptical because this was my first time trying Brazilian food and didn't know much about it. I'm glad we came here, from the time we walked in, we felt welcomed. Joyce and the other waitress were super kind and on top of everything. We ordered their mini combo and a cocktailI. We had Bulgoggi,Pantera and chicken gizzard, cheese waffle and chicken croquette. I highly recommend the Bulgoggi skewer, chicken croquettes and the lime cocktail. They were the most delicious items we picked. I also ordered a side of rice to make it more of a meal, w/their hot sauce and vinaigrette, it mixed some amazing flavors for the cheese waffle especially the skewers, because the hot sauce has a real spicy kick to it. read more

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Stopped by after perusing the shops nearby and decided to give this spot a try as I wanted a protein heavy meal without too many carbs. I opted for the mini combo and chose carne, panceta, and linguica for my meat skewers. As for the croquette, I opted for the chicken one. (3 skewers, 1 croquette, and 2 cheese waffles). The skewers were all cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and juicy. I'd say the panceta was my fav as the carne and linguica were a bit chewy in comparison. The chicken croquette was amazing and the cheese waffles were also great and a bit different from the cheese bread balls that I'm used to seeing at churrascaria restaurants. Definitely a nice spot to grab some skewers to-go if you're craving some Brazilian bbq and want to pack up on protein. I think next time, I'll grab a panceta skewer, a few croquettes, and cheese waffles. read more

The waffles are not cooked inside-raw flour...the waiter wouldn.t pour the drink...they give you a can or bottle...they have no bread at all...what a waste of time and money...don.t go there. read more

Really great authentic Brazilian food. The owners are awesome people and the service was excellent. Surprisingly good Brazilian beers. Homemade hot sauce is amazing!!! read more

This place was a treat. It was a little over lit but if a food experience is what you're looking for, this is a good one. We ordered a combo that included three skewers of meat, their unique waffle, cheese bread, a deep fried empanada (shrimp in our case) and a pungent tomato and onion dressing and a savory salt mix. To this, we added rice, a house salad, and an extra skewer. Our waitress was delightful, helpful and decidedly not Brazilian. It turns out that the chef and owner is also originally from Korea but lived in Brazil for decades. Now we understand why a bulgogi skewer is on the menu. This is a good and unsual place. They were proud to let us know that they make everything in house. Their spicy mustard is an exquisite compliment to the skewered meat. Happily they also sell it. We now have a jar of it in the fridge. read more

Really delicious! We got the beef carne, bulgogi, pork belly, and garlic wings. They were all fantastic; very flavorful, slightly crispy, and really juicy. The bulgogi was our favorite (not too sweet). Pork belly was fatty but not overly so. The cilantro beef carne one was my least favorite as it seemed to have a sort of mustard flavor which isn't my cup of tea in general. No fault in execution, I just don't like mustard. The waffles are so good!! I guess it's tapioca flour, so it's chewy and light and not overwhelmingly cheesy but just the right amount of flavor. I could eat them all day. We also got a salad which was simple but tasty. I only wish the menu had more veggies, maybe a veggie skewer? Everything was fantastic and the service was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

Valeu Espetos - Waffles! - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

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First found out about this spot through the Eater LA article. And they were also featured on Eater's Heat Map. I live close so was excited to try a new Brazilian joint run by a Korean Brazilian chef. Been there a couple times, and I haven't tried the whole menu, but the take home pork and black bean stew (feijoada - pronounced feh-SHWAH-dah) was very good and could be shared with 2-4 people). The cheese waffles are standout, along with the sausage. Croquettes are great, and I wanna try the chopped chicken dish to share, along with the chicken wings my next visit! Go support a local Montrose business! Btw Jan C's reviews are misguided. Don't believe me? Judge for yourself and look at the past reviews. What a blight on Yelp. Really, we should be able to downvote certain people on here, like in Reddit. Or at the very least, like in Amazon, check a box that certain reviews are unhelpful. Cmon Yelp. Get it together. read more

Valeu Espetos - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

Must get their brazilian cheese waffles! These chewy tapioca cheese bread are addicting. Their steak and chicken gizzards were also great. None of the meats were overcooked and the mustard sauce was spicy and complementary to the meats. Their corn tamale filled with cheese was also unique and super melty. If you're a cheese lover, don't forget to order that. Seating is limited and the service was great. Come for a quick bite before a night out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Valeu Espetos - Brazilian cheese rolls in waffle form! - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

Great Brazilian food, nice to have some diversity in the restaurants up here. One of the amazing desserts they have, So if you're in Montrose give Valeu Espetos a try! read more

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The food is delicious. I've tried almost everything in the menu and have yet to be disappointed. read more

Valeu Espetos - a tray of chicken wings and a basket of chicken wings - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

The food was really good, definitely recommend to try each of the things on the menu. I got the carne skewer, shrimp croquette, the cheese waffles, and the flan. The waffles were the best for me. Still, everything was really delicious and savory. I really liked the hot sauce they gave, but just a warning that it is pretty spicy. Overall I had a really good experience, I would definitely go again next time. read more

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This place is my favorite restaurant! Food is so delicious, cheese waffle is strongly recommended. read more

Valeu Espetos - Cheese waffle is so good! - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

This place is a hidden gem in Montrose. Menu caters to anyone wanting traditional Brazilian street-ish style food, but also perfect if you are just wanting some tasty meats. read more

This is the quintessential "I don't want to cook and want to have something good" place. The food is simple and well executed. We got the skewer combo and every single one we tried was delicious. I personally would pass on the pork belly but for the rest of the table it was their favorite. For me, I could and would eat picanha and linguica forever. The cheese balls here are in a waffle shape and its not what I expected but it also wasn't bad. The Peixe Frito, also delish. If like beers, the Brazillian beers are interesting and pretty good. The IPAs aren't overly bitter like a west coast IPA. They're fruiter like an east coast but clear and not hazy. I would recommend. The best part is the service. The people are kind and quick to help in a way only a small establishment like this could. What a wonderful little spot we stumbled upon. read more

So happy that there is a brazilian restaurant around the neighborhood! I ordered almost all the sides (if not all of them?) and ate it as a meal. No regrets. I ordered the palm and beef pastel and between the two, I would probably reorder the beef one. Eating it with vinagrete is *chef's kiss* (seriously, their vinagrete is really good) The coxinha is amazing too. Soft on the inside, with a really nice crisp on the outside... I really thought it was going to be my favorite item, but actually the risole is what stole the show for me. Again, soft in the inside with a really nice crispy outside. If you like spicy food, definitely pair it up with the hot sauce. You can really taste that everything was made fresh, and customer service was top notch. Will come back and try the main dishes. read more

Valeu Espetos - Pão de queijo, one risole, one coxinha, two pastéis. Everything was delicious! - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California

My husband and I went out for dinner in Montrose. We parked our car in front of the Brazilian restaurant Valeu Espetos. We didn't know this restaurant existed and we decided to try it. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. all of the food is cooked from scratch and the chef had lived in Brazil for 30 years. The desserts were very tasty and not overly sweet. we will definitely eat there again. read more

Love this place! Definitely our go to casual, family-style restaurant with a great selection of skewers! Waitress/owner is very friendly and makes great suggestions. Simple menu but very tasty and filling. Shareable items are available so you can try out different flavors. I've been here around 5 times and look forward to the next 5. read more

Great food! Prices are a little high for what it is but from what I understand it's an expensive neighborhood. The original hot sauce that Tony makes is exceptional. Also the 'Paçoca' is definitely worth trying. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! great service, amazing food! The salsa is delicious! Look at the edge to edge sear on the beef! Whatever the house made hot sauce was tastes PHENOMENAL! Had every skewer - all tender, juicy, and flavorful! As you can see I had a very good experience. And the cheese waffle thingies. It's soft and chewy, great rendition of a Brazilian meat house classic. Me tastebuds much happy read more

Delicious food that hasn't dissatisfied me at all. Friendly staff who work hard and are very punctual. And a relaxed ambiance with photos that capture the beauty of Brazil. It's a bit more on the pricey side, but it's worth it. I would highly recommend Valeu Espetos to anyone looking for Brazilian cuisine. read more

Wow. Insanely good. Brazilian bbq taste but delivered on wooden skewers, with some very delicious first bites that make you make that face that it's soooo good. The Pomohna corn mush with cheese was seriously delicious, if you wanna try a great side. The waffle cheese bread is gluten free, and on that note, basically everything except the empanadas are gf. The flan is the best I've ever had, it's like flan cake. No gluten. Not sure how they do it. Will be back within a few weeks. Staff service is so on-point they should probably teach hospitality to some of the other dine-in's on Honolulu. IMO. 5/5, full stop. read more

Poor service, really wanted to support local business but you guys really need to do better. Never had a Brazilian bbq that tasted like this... hate to write reviews like this but everyone deserves to know the truth. Will not be returning and won't be recommending. read more

Brazilian cuisine: where meats are so delicious they make you question your vegetarian friend's life choices, bomb waffle cheese things defy the laws of tastiness, and the salsa is so spicy it's practically a dance move! A flavor fiesta that beams you straight to Brazil's heart. Highly recommend for taste buds seeking adventure, and they nail the service game--never a disappointment. Bonus: the ambiance is so clean, you might mistake it for a culinary spa! read more

We ordered the mini combo, one side, and a salad To-Go. Food was ready and waiting when I got there. That was nice. Overall, food was good but prices are high for what you get. Example: I paid $6 for ONE single Kibe (Ground beef croquette) thinking I was getting two as is shown in the picture! That needs to be clearer. Two for $6 really seems more appropriate to me. We were also surprised that absolutely no sauces were included in our order. Really felt that was needed and should have been included. I can see how the food could be good, but can't recommend at the moment. If I eat here again, it would probably be at the restaurant, once they lower prices, and with sauces included. Hope this helps. read more

Montrose, this is for you. There should be a line out the front door. Yet, it remains relatively undiscovered. The space is meticulously maintained and you can sense the pride the owners have in their restaurant. They serve delicious Brazilian fare yet the Korean details are unmissable. We ordered: crispy chicken chunks, picanha, chicken croquette, kibe, a sweet corn/cheese tamale-like treat, cheese waffles, heinken, and a soju caipirinha. Nothing was a miss. #fire Although, the kibe was next level. Go. Eat. Here. Now. read more

love this place love the vibe love the FOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!! drove all the way from Down Town LA will be back soon read more

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Disclaimer: My group was absolutely ravenous after hiking during this heat wave. Our hunger was well sated after eating at Valeu Espetos. Yelp says that they don't offer outdoor seating but when I called in advance, they told me they could put tables out for my group of 7. The staff was very nice and super accommodating, even when we showed up late because our hike ran long. We ordered the family combo (8 skewers, 2 croquettes, and 4 cheese waffles), frango a passarinho (deep fried chopped chicken thighs), pamonha (sweet corn mush with cheese) to share. We tried the carne, bulgoggi, panceta, coracao, and linguica skewers and ordered two of the shrimp croquettes. Everything was good so you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. However, my favorites were the bulgolgi and panceta (pork belly). Tips: Get the hot sauce and farofa. Farofo is a powder (we thought it was reminiscent of Korean injeolmi) made of flour and ground nuts. It did wonders for the texture of the meat. My whole entire group was raving about the hot sauce and bought bottles to take home and put on everything. Also, I thought the pamonha would be more like a Korean corn cheese but it was a sweet tamale with stretchy, gooey cheese in the center. Side note: The restroom was clean and pleasant. They had decor, potpourri, and essential oils. It's always an added bonus when the restroom doesn't look like the scene of a scary movie. Sorry, no pictures to share because I was too busy eating. Someone came up to the restaurant and asked our table if this place is good. The answer was an immediate and resounding yes! TLDR; Go and bring your appetite because the portion sizes are generous! That meat is thiccc. read more

This place is my go-to in Montrose. Its owners are wonderful, hospitable folks, and the food is unique. I usually get the pork belly, the sausage, and the pao de quiejo, and they're all great! The beef is fine, not the best but certainly not terrible. And the corn tamale and the shrimp pies are nothing to sneeze at either, though not as good as my three usual favorites. The chicken croquette was okay... I've had better. The chicken thighs cut up could have been so good, but they were so riddled with bone that eating the dish was an uncomfortable experience. That said, none of those complaints warrant star deductions from me. If you stick to the stuff they do well, you won't be disappointed. Support this place; the owners seem to be good folks. read more

Tony is a top notch chef and wonderful host! You must give the carne skewers a try! They are full of flavor and so tender. They pair quite nicely with the garlic fries (a new menu item). The best fries I have ever had! You must also give the waffle style pao de queijo a try! Relaxing music and smiles :) Thank you for making our day off, Tony! read more

Farofa was pure cassava flour! Wow, this place suuuuucks!! Ordered 3 skewers- 1 linguiça was undercooked (health scare) 2. picanha?! More like beef tips, coração is my favorite also under. It's like they cooked all meats in 1 temperature not cool. Pastel had tiny middle smear of cream cheese!??? Coxinha was doughy. Not $ worth the hype. Next day =too. read more

I've been here a few times to pick up their house made frozen feojada (Brazilian black bean stew) which is only available to go. The beans are my favorite when eaten with rice but very time consuming to make. I'm happy this place opened up so close to home. The beans are super hearty, flavorful and full of meat. Feojada is truly a hard to find dish. I came here to have a sit down dinner with some friends and all of their food is so good and crave worthy! The restaurant is clean and quaint and service is great. A mom and pop shop duo who make fantastic homemade food. See you soon! read more

Saw this on my drive in to work. I thought it was a South American restaurant, but was running late. I yelp it and saw it was Brazilian. Been wanting to try Brazilian but didn't want to pay the Fogo De Chao prices and I don't eat that much red meat. The menu also had some Korean influences. I walked down after my shift and to by time so traffic would die down. It's not a fancy place, but run by a husband and wife. They are both Korean. The husband moved to Brazil when he was 1 so for all intensive purposes he is Brazilian. Settled on the combo as I know it would last me a couple meals. Got beef and bugolgi beef and chicken wings. I don't eat pork. The drink was recommended to me and it was really good. Taste a little like a cherry gingerale, but the berry it is made of has really great health properties. So what got me though was the waffles stuffed with Brazilian cheese. I ordered two more to go so I could have some with left overs. Next time I have to work that way, will be back. read more

This place ROCKS!!! Incredible food for the money!! We got Carne Skewers and cheese waffles, and we sat there unable to stop commenting how delicious everything was! Stop by and support this unique place with such a fun and yummy menu!! read more

Valeu Espetos - Cheese Waffles - Brazilian Near Me - Montrose, California