Fogo de Chao-Uptown
Price: $$$
10Best Says
Known as a venerable temple for the flesh-obsessed, this Brazilian based steakhouse chain offers an unlimited smorgasbord of more than a dozen glorious grilled meats, all of which are all paraded to... Read More
Known as a venerable temple for the flesh-obsessed, this Brazilian based steakhouse chain offers an unlimited smorgasbord of more than a dozen glorious grilled meats, all of which are all paraded to the table by bambacho-clad carvers. There's also a primo all-you-can-eat salad bar, and as if that weren't enough, they load you up with sides of caramelized bananas, mashed potatoes, fried polenta and Brazilian cheese rolls. It's a terrific deal for around $46 plus it's even cheaper at lunch. What ever you do, make sure to turn the card to green every time the picanha is making the rounds, it's a luscious Brazilian specialty cut that you likely won't find in any traditional steakhouse. And if you've still got room to spare, finish off with the papaya cream, an insanely delicious dessert of fresh papaya, vanilla ice cream and black currant liqueur.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Steakhouses, New and Popular Restaurants: "Children ages 7 to 12 can enjoy the full menu for half price and ages 6 and under can eat free. Happy hour is offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday."
- Best for Steakhouses Because: Fogo de Chao not only churns out delicious meats, it also gives is the best bang for your buck.
- Best for New and Popular Restaurants Because: Fogo de Chao is where to go when you have a group of carnivores in tow and crave a meat-filled extravaganza.