Fogo de Chao Churrascaria
Houston, TX 77063
Phone: (713) 978-6500
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Dunvale Road
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 4:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 3:30pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Fogo de Chao Churrascaria – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Brazilian cowboy cuisine is but one way to describe this unique, upscale meat-lover's dream come true, set in a South American peasant-hall atmosphere. During the "continuous tableside service," waiters dressed as gauchos weave through the dining room, slicing more than a dozen tantalizing grilled beef, pork, lamb and chicken selections off enormous skewers directly onto your plate.
The Food
Geared for an epicurean's grilled-meat excursion, business dining or special occasions, the all-you-can-eat dinner is fixed at about $47 (the lunch version is around $30), and is worth every penny. Conversationalists should expect frequent interruptions as the Fogo staff provides continuous service. Circular cards colored red (for "Nao obrigado") on one side and green ("Sim por favor") on the other, let diners signal (or halt) the seemingly endless parade of carnivorous delights. Don't overlook the wide range of salad greens, delectable cheeses, salmon and marinated olives at the buffet.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoOnce you elect to put on the "red light," you may always flip your card to "green light" more service.
Save MoneyFogo de Chao offers superb and affordable wines. Enliven the experience, without killing your budget, by ordering a half-bottle.
The ExtrasThe restaurant now offers beef ancho, a lean cut of rib-eye seasoned with rock salt and cooked over an open flame.
User Reviews for Fogo de Chao Churrascaria
06/30/2008 Posted by DinnerNight08
My wife and I tried Fogo with another couple. We had never been there before, but we are experienced with high-end steakhouses and had heard good things about it. The bar area is smallish, but has one great feature - pre-dinner drinks at the bar are automatically transferred to your table without asking. No need to take the time to close the tab, and no resentment from the bar staff for transferring it. More restaurants should enact this procedure. Yes, it's a carnivore's dream with volume and variety, but I didn't think the quality of the meat was that spectacular. At this price level, I would rather have a perfect filet at Fleming's or Vic & Anthony's (or even Truluck's or Houston's) as opposed to mediocre food in volume. The strip was the most flavorful, the fillet was very average, and the chicken was amazingly dry. The waiting in line at the salad bar invokes more of a Golden Corral feel than a four-star restaurant feel. Moreover, the salad bar was anemic (granted, you’re there for the meat). The waiter carefully (and craftily) persuaded us into ordering 4 deserts, though we thought they were included in the price of the dinner - that was our fault for not knowing. However, he also persuaded two of our party to order ice wine as an after dinner drink - for $25/glass! Now, we didn't ask what the price was, but he should have volunteered that information given the unusually expensive price. We’re glad we finally tried Fogo, but we will go elsewhere for better quality meat at that price.
Pros: Lots of meat, meat variety, auto-transfer of bar tab to table
Cons: Quality/taste of meat at price level, low value unless you can eat a ton
06/22/2008 Posted by ararar
I have eaten at Fogo De Chao many times . I have always liked the food especially the meat . We were seated promptly and feasted on the salad bar and skewers . At the movie across the street ; my stomach began to rumble . I thought I better get home fast . I walked out of the movie ; my stomach kung fuing - just like the Panda . By the time I got home ; I exploded with the worst diarreah I have experienced in my 43 years of life. It passed through me rather quickly but the manager reccomended I go to the hospital or visit them again for a free lunch . If you litterally want to flush away $50 ( not to mention see your dinner twice) eat at Fogo de Chao .
Pros: lots too eat
Cons: management not helpful when they sicken me
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