I'm still thinking about the steak that I got from this restaurant!! It a buffet style, pay by the…read morepound place that serves a plethora of Brazilian food. They have a window in the back where you can order different cuts of meat, all which were cooked to perfection(hanger steak was my favorite)! The added green sauce made it even better! The buffet bar has premade dishes and sides that you can pick from yourself. I got a little of everything and it all tasted amazing. They have a good amount of seating and the service was quick! Would definitely come back if I was in the area!

I came here a couple of years ago, and I KNOW I wrote a detailed review for Villa Brazil...but…read moredamned if it hasn't disappeared! WTH?!?! My posted photos are still there but somehow my review is gone. It's hard to rewrite my detailed review since it's not fresh on my mind but I will say that the food is fantastic and I would like to return soon! Will update this upon my return visit....and hope that it doesn't disappear again!! smh....

Casual dining with live music on Fridays. So much meat for the price you pay, we were really…read moreimpressed! I definitely recommend the skirt steak as it was extremely flavorful and probably my favorite out of the trio we received. Our service was quick and friendly. We would totally be back

Valentine's dinner at Favela Grill was sooo nice! There were a lot of couples and a few families…read more The restaurant was decorated with red balloons and valentine's decor. It was dimly lit, they had live music, and the food was delicious. The servers were attentive as well. They offered a "valentine's dinner for two" menu for $150 which was a great deal, but we opted to order off of the menu. We both enjoyed the calamari and variety croquettes as appetizers. We got the Churrasco #2 which came with a ton of meats, all cooked perfectly. The sausage was my favorite- SO flavorful. We'll have leftovers for days. We enjoyed the rice and black beans as well. We wish we had room to try dessert!

The food was amazing. Self serve with weighted plates or Buffett--your choice. The picanha was…read moregood, don't skip the churrasco. Brought me back to Brasil, the server was very welcoming and attentive. The space was low key during lunch time on a Monday. Hopefully they bring back the acaraje.

Finally got the opportunity to come to this place and I'm salty I didn't come here sooner. It's…read morebeen a minute since I've had some Brazilian food so I came here for lunch. I'm not even gonna complain about pricing in certain restaurants because it pretty much normal now. I settled on some roast beef, seafood fried rice and some veggies for the pallette. The food was heavenly, especially that cut of beef, it should be a sin for it to taste that good. The seafood fried rice was also enjoyable as well. Probably could've went with some plantains food but by how much my plate was already, I decided to forgo it for next time. The food wasn't the only good thing here, quite a good number of divine ladies on this hot Summer day was a treat for the eyes as well. Very much captured the Brazilian essence of the joint. LOL Anyway, next time I come here, I'll give their fish fillet a try. The breading looked superb on that.

Haven't had brasilian food in a long time. I was very happy about the cheese balls, the bread and…read morethe egg x burger. I never had something like that with the burger. It felt like an egg salad with added delicious meat patty. I was very happy that we got to choose three different things. The service was very nice as well. The man running the cart was super nice and answered all my questions. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back for one of their speciality mocktaiils. The vibes were vibing here. They had the fifa game playing as well. There definitely was some specials going on for the booze. I'd recommend this place.

This sounds almost silly to say, but I don't know why it's never occurred to me that I could get…read moreBrazilian food without having to go to a Brazilian BBQ. I was brought to Pao De Queijo by my friend for a casual catch up lunch, and was delighted by the menu options. I opted for the Picanha side (my fave) which also comes with a side of fries. Perfect amount of food! The picanha was cooked perfectly & so juicy. Ambiance is suuuper casual & definitely has more of a hole in the wall vibe. They have a window for to go orders and a few tables for eating. Staff members were really friendly!

Meat skewers have always been good, with a must-have short rib. A strong salad and pico de gallo…read moregame provides more Instagram colors as well as the illusion that you're healthy while your orders totals 1.79 pounds. ("Your honor, I'd like to point out that part of the weight includes bones"). While I've veered to Villa Brazil when in the mood for saucier things, Copacabana has improved its offerings in this department. A chicken entree was the best of the three sampled tonight. I also got sausage and shrimp items. The ribs looked impressive but I didn't want to break the 2-pound barrier.

I had been craving feijoada for weeks until I discovered there was a little Brazilian enclave right…read morehere in Astoria by the 36th Av (N/W) station, though there are a few other Brazilian restaurants scattered around the neighborhood. Copacabana is a no-frills buffet por quilo, which is self-serve and weighed by the pound. They have a hot bar section with loads of protein options, a salad bar, and a section where someone slices up freshly roasted meat for you. There are takeout containers as well as plates if you choose to sit down in their adjoining dining room or outdoor seating. Overall, it was a pretty chill experience and I liked the laid back pace. I got my feijoada and rice, along with some broccoli and an oxtail that looked pretty good and everything came out to about $15 ($11.99/lb for hot bar + salad bar only). The oxtail was super tender and was cooked in a sweet tomato and onion rich sauce.

Amazing experience! I arrived on a Saturday night with a party of 3 with no reservation. They were…read moreable to seat us within 10 minutes. Amazing food and service. Manager Ronin was so attentive and female bartender was so personal and hilarious. I will be back soon!

fun cheaper alternative to fogo but found the meat quality and doneness inconsistent. definitely…read moreenjoyed many items at the salad bar including the asparagus and beet salad but some of the meat was quite tough to chew through. the garlic steak and lamb were personal favorites.

I'm usually not one to write bad reviews , however sometimes I feel the need to advise people so…read morethey don't have the same horror experience. I am a Brazilian native and I travel a lot , with that said I have been to tons of restaurants , specially Brazilian ones and I must say this is the worst I've ever been . From service to food , please save yourself the disappointment and just go elsewhere . We visited on Sunday 7/12 . I made a reservation online and I browsed through the menu just to have an idea , the place was also recommended by a friend who has been there . Here is how it went : Arrival : not necessarily a warm welcome you want when you walk into a place , we had reservations and arrived at that exact time , the place was pretty much EMPTY aside from us and one other table . They set us at a table that was a hit uncomfortable (way too small) we asked if we could sit at a different table and were told it was reserved ( to who ? The ghost ?) because there was no one else there and even if they arrived there were plenty of other seats. Eventually she set us at a different table . The whole place is old and outdated , with large mirrors on the wall that are not properly secured. I had some questions about the menu since it seemed to be different than the one I found online so I started asking some questions and the waitress had no clue and obviously didn't understand English , so since I also speak Portuguese I figured I speak to her in Portuguese but guess what ? She didn't speak that either ( you work in a Brazilian restaurant in America so you either speak Portuguese or English ) so I found out she speaks Spanish no problem because I speak that as well . Asked her about the menu in Spanish and she still sounded confused and had to go in the kitchen and ask . Not to mention the menu u online says they have boiled yucca and there it only says fried so that is false advertisement. As you can tell the whole waitress service was just a sh... show and it didn't even end there but we will talk about that later on . The food : Ordered Picanha , linguica , boiled yucca and carne seca. The Picanha was DEFINITELY NOT PICANHA, that meat had so much fat and nerve on it it was horrible , not to mention iron it. Was as hard as a shoe . The linguica was basically mediocre slim piece so also no good The carne seca came in a bowl of French onion soup and the cheese on top was so burned we almost needed a hammer to get through the cheese and get to the meat which was also nothing to brag about . The only thing worth saving was the boiled yucca , as least that was done the right way . Back to the waitress , not only she didn't know the menu she also didn't know how to operate ( or read English) the machine to place the order , I technically had to do it with her and show her the correct options . After we were served she basically disappeared and we even had to get up from the table to go ask for the check . ( even that part of the job we had to do ) We were also served warm water and it was 85 degrees outside . Wow !! I haven't had such horrible experience in a very long time , it was so bad we ate whatever was eatable , paid the bill and went elsewhere . Oh and let me not forget the fact she gave us an attitude at the end , didn't say thank you or have a nice day in any language would be nice , but NO !! I guess she didn't like the tip which she was lucky enough to even get one for terrible service and terrible food . Completely overpriced for the food and service they provide . ABSOLUTELY DO NOTTTTTTTT RECOMMEND .

We're here for happy hour after looking for apartments around the area. We tried the passion fruit…read morecaipirinha for drink and for the snacks, we had pao de quejo and fried yucca. Drinks and little snacks were good. Service was a bit slow but since we were not in hurry, it didn't bother us much. I would say the restaurant was casual, not the fancy one. The price point was slightly expensive compare to other Brazilian restaurants.

Food and service here is great. But whats even better is karaoke on Friday nights. Its free if…read moreyour willing to sing in front of strangers.

Cesar and Arturo were amazing! Brazilian sports bar with excellent food! Will absolutely be back!read more

Christo's continues to show why it remains one of Queens' premier steakhouses. From the moment we…read morearrived, valet parking made things easy and the service never missed a beat. Our waiter was friendly, attentive throughout the meal, and knew both the menu and specials inside and out. We started with the grilled octopus, house dips, and a thick-cut slice of bacon. The octopus was tender with a nice char, while the bacon delivered exactly what you'd expect from a steakhouse appetizer--simple, rich, and satisfying. For the main course, we shared a Porterhouse for Three and a ribeye, accompanied by mushroom risotto, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach. The steaks were the highlight of the evening. Both had an outstanding crust while remaining perfectly cooked inside. The porterhouse in particular showcased why dry-aged beef has such a following. The mushroom risotto paired especially well with the ribeye, while the garlic mash and creamed spinach were classic steakhouse sides executed well. I also tried a Negroni before dinner, which proved to be a great choice and complemented the appetizers nicely. The dining room strikes a balance between upscale and comfortable, with an old-school steakhouse feel that lets the food and service take center stage. Great for a special occasion--we were celebrating both Father's Day and a birthday, and the experience felt worthy of the occasion. Christo's is not an inexpensive night out, but for excellent steaks, polished service, and an experience that feels special without being pretentious, it's money well spent.

Pleasant atmosphere. Good service. Quality steak and sides…read more Good selection of cocktails and wines

A tasty hot dog. Very much similar to the hot dogs I ate in Colombia. True to form…read more I got the Hawaiian. I found the ham to be a bit to chewy and tough. The hot dog is large, and of upper-mid quality. Bun was good. The portion of toppings was generous and the flavors while mayonnaisey, were well balanced. I'd come back. The place is quite cozy and small and the people making the hot dogs are nice and friendly.

This place is pretty good, if you don't know what to order, you should ask the owner for some…read morerecommendations. I got a Hawaiian hot dog which was recommended by the owner, and it was delicious. It's a small businesses and I totally recommend others to give it a try if you're up to trying something new.