(512) 472-0220
309 E 3rd St, Ste 100
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2644
-97.7413
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Fogo De Chao
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
In Short – In the brightly lit dining room lined with dark woods and South American murals, 15 different meats are continuously seasoned and roasted on spits. Wait staff bring these cuts--including sirloin, pork and lamb--to diners, carving slices right at the table. Salads, veggies, cheese bread, fried bananas and crispy polenta round out the meal. The table-delivered buffet continues until diners flip a green disk, displaying its red side and halting the food service.
07/26/09
Lots of food, lots of variety, but meat quality is poor.
by davidkershner
The salad bar is great, and the service is superb. However the quality of meat is not up to par. The flavors were good, with the salt, marinades, etc., but I thought the meats were not at all tender, including the tenderloin, and some were pretty dry. We were also a little bit surprised by the way everyone was dressed in there. I think that because of how expensive it is to eat there, we expected people to be a little more dressed up, like at Sullivan's, Truluck's, Roy's, Fleming's, etc. Instead most customers dressed like they were going to Rudy's, Whataburger, Taco Cabana, Shoney's, etc. Not that there's anything wrong with that - people can and should wear what they want - it just surprised me. I've always wanted to try this place, and I'm glad that I did. However, I was disappointed enough that I'm definitely not going back.
- Pros: Variety, atmosphere, salad bar
- Cons: poor meat quality
07/08/09
absolutey wonderful
by palex
It's been 2 years since I have eaten here. It was better than I remember. I'm glad we finally got one here in Austin. The meat is extremely tender and tasty. The bread and salad bar are great. You won't be disappointed. It's worth every dime. I am taking all of my friends and family one at a time so I can go back again and again.
- Pros: you eat a lot
- Cons: you eat a lot
01/26/09
Exceptional service
by kwtcarter
My husband and I ate here this Saturday for his birthday. Although I'm a vegetarian this was one of my best dining experiences. There was plenty of options for me on the salad bar (chick peas & potato salad was my fav) as well as the potatoes, warm bread and sauteed bananas that are brought to the table. My husband enjoyed all of the meats served but his favorites were lamb chop and filet mignon. The best part about this restuarant is the service. The waiters were very attentive to our needs, we never had to ask for anything. My husband left stuffed & happy!!!
- Pros: Ambiance, service, salad bar
The Details on Fogo De Chao
Know Before You Go:
Diners choose from the array of dishes, paying a flat price for their meals. Selections from the extensive wine list or dessert menu cost extra.
Where to Sit:
On a nice or cool day, opt to sit outside near the rotisserie on the restaurant's patio.
Fun Fact:
Although this chain opened its first US restaurant in Dallas, its first restaurants were opened by brothers in Porto Alegre and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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