Sylvia was awesome!, the food was great. Sylvia's costumer service was spectacular and the setting…read morewas very relaxing. Will come again!!!

I took a couple of friends for lunch at this place and they absolutely loved it…read more José was amazing! Super attentive and provided the best service you can ask for. The salad bar was ok. I missed the quail eggs and palm hearts like they have it in Brazil, but they did bring me some palm hearts to the table. My friends LOVED the picanha and the fried cheese the most. I don't eat meat but I'll be coming back with my husband that does just because of José and his exceptional customer service.

Approved by my Brazilian friend, that's good enough to make this place 5 stars. Reminded her of…read morelots of foods she enjoyed and us as people who don't often eat Brazilian food, we had a great time too. It's mini mart attached to the main restaurant. We came on a Sunday mid morning and since we had lunch plans later, we only snacked on a bit of the food. Service was super welcoming and inviting. It was like visiting a family member's or friend's home. Lady was super nice. Ambiance is very casual and you can tell that this is a community favorite too. Food came out quickly and was fresh. We got the: 1) Coxinha: -This is a popular Brazilian street food which is a deep fried croquette with chicken and cream cheese. -Delicious, light breading and the potato part is fluffy and the chicken is moist and all of the filling is plentiful and seasoned to perfection. We also got to try this with their home made chili sauce, nice delicious heat. Good stuff. 2) Pao de Queijo: -A MUST for my friend and I whenever I see them available. -Super yummy Brazilian cheese bread. I love the delicately light crisp from the exterior, slightly chewy dough, and of course the cheese inside. -Addicting and delicious snack. I can easily munch down several of these and the quality is good here too, especially since it's made fresh! We also got the bottled juices, imported in from Brazil. Mango and guava were like nectar juices, super yummy and the pistachio one was pretty unique. Our table also ordered the Brazilian lime alcoholic drink, but as a non drinker, I can't comment on this. Definitely would like to come back here again the next time we're in SD.

Every time I come here they are so nice and welcoming. The food is nicely priced and really good…read more It's a small place but it's great to relax and watch some World Cup. Great Brazilian food with a market attached.

Churrascaria is all you want to eat buffet style Brazilian restaurant…read more Several cold tables with a variety of seafood and anti-pasta are available. Specialty grilled items are abundant and fresh off the fire for you. A fantastic experience

The food was less than impressive, left a lot to be desired. Felt more like wanting to get people…read morein and out and there was a lack of quality and seasoning in everything we tried. Service was nice.

I did not have the chance to dine here before they closed a few years back, but based on old…read morepictures it looks like they took the unfortunate fire as a new opportunity rather than a set back. The new interior design is beautiful and much more modern. It makes it inviting from the start. Service was great all around from management, to our server, to the hostess, to the gauchos. We were repeatedly asked if there were any specific items we wanted brought out, which we really appreciated. My favorites were the BBQ pork ribs and the picanha top sirloin. There are a couple options for Brazilian steakhouses downtown, each having it's own positives. For Rei Do Gado the stand outs are the service, the salad bar (the most hot options I have seen), and the price! I also really liked that the salad bar had a couple of dipping sauce options especially the Rei Do Gado sauce. I also noticed that the usual sides that are automatically brought out at Brazilian steakhouses such as the fried bananas are part of their salad bar here. I think this is an amazing solution to prevent food waste! A lot of these side items are left untouched at other restaurants when they are automatically served to the table. Overall, I would return and I would recommend!

We recently revisited Rei Do Gado, the Brazilian steakhouse, for the first time since their…read morereopening. Right from the start, the service was exceptional. Our waiters were friendly and very attentive, consistently making sure our drinks were refilled and our plates cleared without us having to ask. While the service truly stood out, the food quality was a bit underwhelming. The salad bar offered a wide variety of options, but the quality didn't quite match the variety--it was nothing extraordinary. For the main course, we opted for their top "all you can eat" meat selection. The meat itself was decent but didn't impress beyond that. The ribeye was the highlight of the evening, although it was served infrequently. On the other hand, the filet mignon we tried was somewhat dry. Considering the price, you might find a better steak dinner elsewhere. However, if you're looking to sample a variety of meats with unlimited access to a salad bar, Rei Do Gado could be a good choice. Overall, it's a solid option for those who value variety and attentive service, even if the food quality isn't exceptional.

We went to the mission valley location. Thank you Caio Guimaraes (general manager) for making our…read more1st experience such a fun and enjoyable one. We went for a World Cup game and although the restaurant was packed he took the time to make sure we had everything we needed. And another thank you to our waitress Maria Silva for an amazing service!

My family and I had great food and brews at this spot, which offered great Brazilian options. The…read moreinterior is spacious with multiple TVs all over, there is also patio seating. I ordered the coxinha, which were fried chicken croquettes that came with a chimichurri sauce. I also ordered the yucca which were perfectly cooked. It was some of the best prepared yucca fries I've had. To drink I ordered the Ipanema IPA which was super smooth. However, the service, although friendly, was disorganized. My sister did not receive her entree until almost all of us had finished eating. And when my brother in law received his California burrito, he had requested no pico. The server marked "no pickle" (which wasn't been listed in the ingredients anyways). They were apologetic and took it back, assuring us that it would be back out "in like 2 minutes". It took quite a bit longer than that and he ended up eating later than the rest of our party too. It wasn't the end of the world but it was inconvenient. Overall, we did enjoy our food and brews.

We had a party of six at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy celebrating two birthdays, and we had a…read moregreat experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the drinks were excellent. The staff really made our celebration enjoyable. Everyone was enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive to our group, and they created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both birthdays. The only downside was that it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. It definitely made things a little uncomfortable and better A/C or airflow would have made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time celebrating. The combination of authentic food, great drinks, and an awesome staff made it a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

I'm so amazing by the customer service here. The guy was very helpful with answering all my…read morequestions. Especially my gluten free accommodation. I was stuck between which meat to choose so he let me sample the chicken, beef, and steak. I forgot his name but I came in Saturday June 24th around 1pm. The food it self was delicious! I ended up going with the beef. This place will definitely be a go to of mine.

Brazilian Bowls is kind of a Chipotle, Brazilian style. Although the music was reggaeton (Hispanic,…read morenot Brazilian) and VERY loud, but the server was super nice and turned it down, as per our request. They also lack a baby changing table, but again, the girl let us change my yelling newborn baby on a little table in the back, which she cleared for us. She offered taste testers of the food and was very patient with the half our we took to order , so 10/10 for service! The savory bowls were good, not excellent. Mine was a bit watery and greasy. The turmeric rice was completely dried out and lacked a bit of salt, the beef was a little salty, so all in all they tasted good together :D. The food could all use some more garlic, the beans a bit more creaminess, a bit more Brazilian flair. The açaí bowl was delicious! Totally coming back to try another flavor bowl here.

Came here on Friday with a couple of friends and it was so much fun! We shared some delicious…read morefries, and had a shot, think it was the sour candy shot? So delicious, definitely dangerous. Hahaha! The drink choices were also really good. The staff had good drink recommendations for us and were friendly. I can't wait until summer to have them open those side windows and sit outside. I was also here on my own a few weeks back and had the burger. Holy mole, it was amazing! My heart was so happy and full! I love coming here and look forward to my next visit.

We visited on Sunday, July 12, around 5:30 p.m. to watch the line dancing. The place wasn't busy,…read moreso we sat at the bar. Unfortunately, the bartenders completely ignored us. A server who happened to be walking by finally took our drink order and brought us menus. She recommended the carne asada fries, so we ordered those along with chips, salsa, guacamole, a Coke, and a Long Island Iced Tea. Even though it wasn't busy, it took about 15 minutes to get our drinks. The guacamole was the star of the meal--fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I've had. It was absolutely delicious! The carne asada fries, however, were a huge disappointment. For $24.99, there was barely any carne asada on them. They were mostly French fries with cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, and sour cream, with very little meat. They also lacked flavor and definitely weren't worth the price. The fresh guacamole saved the meal, but the slow service, being ignored at the bar, and the overpriced carne asada fries made for a disappointing experience