Honestly, I love Brazilian food, but for the summer restaurant week we felt overcharged and that…read morethey really under delivered. There were two options $40 menu and $55 menu, took a picture of the $40 menu but we choose the $55 options for 'upgraded/ premier' options . It actually came up to $71 with included gratuity. Had I known this I would've ordered off the regular menu because the apps and dessert were not that amazing. And unfortunately, the dessert was the best part. Even though it was a poor presentation plating wise. Seemed like the way I'd serve it to myself at home, not like a chef would. Unfortunately, they were unable to accommodate dietary restrictions to any degree. When we asked for just fruit instead of anything with dairy for dessert, they said there was nothing that could be done. All desserts had dairy. However, both desserts came out with a lot of strawberries, so it was strange that they could not be flexible on that. Second, both main courses were actually small in terms of the meat. For my grilled meat, they were two bite-size pieces of steak, four dry pieces of chicken breast and two small pieces of sausage. The rice and beans were the best part. I don't know if I would return based on the restaurant week experience . The server was nice at least. And the restaurant was large. A lot of large groups were able to walk in and be seated. They had a paper covering over the table cloth so it took some of the 'classy' ambience away.

I failed in taking a photo of my meal but I got the coconut chicken with rice and vegetables, which…read morewas a savory, creamy mix. I also got the flan, which was a solid dessert. The food and service was excellent in my experience.

The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. It was my daughter's dream. We arrived in DC…read morefeeling famished and decided to eat here. We waited like 5 minutes to be sat. I know it's a chain but we had a great experience. The drinks were so good. My husband loved the fried plantains. The sirloin was excellent. I loved the salad bar and cheese bread. The bacon wrapped chicken was my favorite. All the staff was very welcoming and attentive. We hope the one in Kansas is just as tasty.

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE…read more I had tickets for The National and did an online search of nearby spots to have happy hour before the show. On Fogo de Chão's website, I was pleased to find a promotion stating that its happy hour was "all day, every day" and "in the dining room and bar." I was even more pleased to see a big "RESERVE NOW" button as part of the promotion. I made my reservation for 6 p.m., provided all my contact information, and included a note in the "Special Request" section specifically requesting two seats at the bar. The reservation was submitted and confirmation received at 3 p.m. Unfortunately, I was far from pleased when I arrived and the hostess said, "I see you have a reservation and your note, but the bar is first come, first served." I expressed my disappointment but stated that I would be fine seated in the dining room. She then hits me with, "Happy hour is only available in the dining room if you are having dinner." I then expain that the information on the website made no mention of either of those restrictions and that at no point in the reservation process was there any information that would indicate that reservations are for non-happy hour guests. A manager then stepped in and shared that I must have read the happy hour information incorrectlg and that the online service clearly states that reservations are for the dining room only. He then proceeded to explain that he would make an exception and allow me and my guest to have happy hour while seated in the dining room (which, by the way, was nearly empty). I was pretty annoyed about being made to feel like I was in the wrong and at no point getting an apology, but at least I finally had a seat and could order food and drinks. BUT that brief feeling of satisfaction didn't last because when the bill came, they charged us full price for our cocktails. To make matters worse, I wasn't able to have the bill corrected because I didn't have the time to spare before the show. I have included photos of the website's happy hour promotion and the reservation booking form.

$12 cover on apple pay. The passionfruit caipirinha was refreshing - $20 with tax and tip. They…read moredon't have good lighting inside, it's just dark. On Saturday night it has a mixed crowd who come out to dance to the live latin band downstairs which is nice. Upstairs is a DJ with a mixture of music. I got there at 1am and the Dominican band came on at 1:30am and played a good set of classic salsa music. The dancing crowd I'd describe as beginner/moderate. I sat on the patio while I waited for my uber but then people started to smoke, which they would go out onto the sidewalk to do that. At the bar they had real candles burning that smelled like incense. The air conditioning is only good under the vent, the rest of the place gets soooo hot! The dance floor gets wet from everyone spilling their drinks.

Came for saturday salsa night with my mom and some friends - get there by 10pm to snag seats at the…read morebar and drinks early, live music starts 10:30/40. I've been coming here for almost 20 YEARS and it feels like a real dance environment- meaning - salacious or aggressive behavior hasn't been something I noticed, and if you're not interested in partner dancing (which A LOT of people go for) no means no and you'll be left in peace. Real candles, exposed brick walls, coat hooks under the bar, make for a great ambiance. Also - an older crowd, which I appreciate!

Came here to celebrate a family birthday event, and it was great to be around family. The vibe was…read morenice, but I felt like service fell below what I had expected. 3.5/5 First and foremost, parking is either self parking in the garage for $8 or valet for $3. We had a family event of approximately 36-40, and 4 waiters to attend to our party. I think it would be better if they split the waiters by section- I felt it was disorganized - I had to ask for the drink menu 3x and waited 20 minutes. They also took our dessert order but then my mom and I never got ours- but the waiter said he brought everything out (there was nothing served to us), and he did eventually bring it out about 25-30 min later when we were leaving. It seems like they bring around the meat selections speedily for about 30-45 min (it's like one immediately after the other) and then it's finished- so make sure you get the selections within those first 30-45 min. But they did bring some meats back when people asked- so that was nice. The ribeye and filet were the best, I'd skip the chicken- super dry. Desserts were average to subpar. Cosmo was watered down but the espresso martini was good! I think I'll try again as just a smaller party/regular dining guest and see how that goes. Overall, felt like it was ok but room for improvement. Service was the biggest thing that overshadowed the experience.

We were looking for a nice Saturday lunch date and Chima didn't disappoint. We came close to…read moreopening time so it was empty, service was impeccable, and everything was tidy and neat. The salad bar was plentiful and had a good mix of toppings. We really loved the smoked Salmon and beef carpaccio. They also had hot side dishes and steak sauces available. Our favorite was scallop potatoes. In terms of meats which is the star of the show, we loved the Cajun Lamb, Cajun ribeye, salmon with cilantro sauce, and grilled pineapple with cinnamon. We underwhelmed with the beef rib because it tasted more like pot roast. All the other options were solid and truly no bad bites at all. Loved the experience and will be back!

I had been here several years back with my sister but finally made it in again with my husband…read more Now that we live nearby hopefully we will come more often. You have a choice between AYCE or by the pound. I know last time I came I got AYCE but honestly I don't eat that much anymore, so by the pound is more cost effective for me. There also are two different prices based on whether you want BBQ + sushi with your buffet. (Sushi??? I'll stick to BBQ when going Brazilian.) I tried to sample small amounts of the dishes on the buffet and then got some picanha and another steak cut (maminha). Both BBQ cuts were very good - I liked the maminha more. (Fraldihna is my usual favorite, and it's kind of similar to the maminha.). They had a chicken with capers that was probably my favorite of the buffet dishes. The stroghanoff wasn't bad. Some of the other meat dishes on the buffet were a bit dry. I got a mystery empanada which turned out to be guava & cheese, if it had been warmed it would have been better. I love guava, but there was just a little small rectangle of guava paste in the very center; probably 80% of the empanada had no filling. Similarly, the cheese bread balls were cold and hard. Those need to be right out of the oven to be worth it. It's a shame, they probably were good when they were first made but they weren't by the time I got to them. The potato salad was ok but the balance of mayo to potato & other veg was off (too much mayo). I had some fresh fruit too. All in all, I'd definitely come back (I love the steak!) but I'd focus on the things I know are good rather than trying a lot of things.

The food was tasty, but unfortunately the service was almost nonexistent. My friend and I came in…read morefor lunch and had to ask three times before a waiter finally came to our table. We ordered pizza, and when it arrived it was cold. After the food was delivered, we again had difficulty getting anyone's attention to ask for water and later the check. While the food itself had good flavor, the lack of attentive service made the overall experience disappointing. There are other places to enjoy Brazilian food where customers receive much better attention and better food.

We sat at the bar and it was the best decision. We were so well taken care of! Dlena is one of…read morethose places that makes dinner feel special. It's a great place to go with friends, date night or solo. It's very intimate, dark and cozy. We came for the steak which was amazing but the star of the show for me was the branzino. I loved the sauces on the fish -the red side was my favorite. I was also super shocked at how good the carrots were! They were sweet and savory perfection. The crab guacamole was also delicious. Everything was so good! Can't wait for my next visit.

I've heard great things about dLeña so I decided to have my birthday brunch here. The decor was…read morebeautiful and there was plenty of space inside. They offered a bottomless food and mimosas option so that is what we ordered. Their brunch is a bit different from other bottomless brunches because they bring out everything on the menu to you instead of you picking. Everything I tried was good but there were some items I favored much more over others. I would likely visit again to try their dinner menu. The atmosphere was nice, the service was great, and the food was good. I also got a birthday treat.

So delicious and friendly service. Price is a little steep compared To chain steakhouses but the…read morequality is far beyond. Parking is sketchy but the restaurant itself is really nice and depicts what seems to be a Argentinian rural setting.

1 Star is too much -- Very disappointing experience…read more We were really excited to try this restaurant because we were hoping for an authentic Argentinian dining experience. Unfortunately, it was nothing like what we expected, and the food was extremely disappointing. Then I found out the owner is Bolivian not even Argentinian. The chimichurri was red and had a very different taste than what we expected. The green hot sauce was basically like eating raw jalapeño--extremely overpowering. The mashed potatoes were watery and very salty, and the broccoli was literally sitting in so much water that almost half of the bowl was full of it. The rice tasted like microwave rice, and the French fries were just ordinary fries. The biggest disappointment was the meat. It was extremely fatty, chewy, and had almost no flavor. The chicken was overcooked and tasted like leftovers that had been reheated. For an Argentinian restaurant, the quality and preparation of the meat should be one of the highlights, but unfortunately, it was the complete opposite. Honestly, we could barely eat our food and ended up leaving most of it. What made the experience even worse was that, despite barely being able to eat the food, we were still charged half of the meal. The total bill was over $85, and that included $5 for a small cup of what tasted like microwave rice. Just in case the food looks half-empty in the pictures, we did put some of the food onto our plates to try it. Unfortunately, we couldn't eat it, so that's why some of the containers look partially empty. As someone who was genuinely looking forward to trying Argentinian food, this experience was incredibly disappointing. In my opinion, this restaurant does not represent the quality or flavors that people expect from Argentinian cuisine. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant, and I would not return.

Well stocked with a variety of Brazilian , Portuguese, and Spanish foods. Would definitely…read morerecommend.

This unassuming little market is amazing. They have a butcher counter where they'll cut beef or…read morepork to order. They also make their own sausages, which I haven't tried yet. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They advised me to buy smoked pork ribs and chistorra sausage in place of Tasso ham and andouille for Cajun red beans. It's better than the authentic version. They have excellent Portuguese olive oil and lots of Brazilian products.

I was in Washington, D.C., a few days before a work event and spent the day exploring the city…read more After miles of walking, I stopped into Cuba Libre, and it turned out to be the perfect place to recharge. I ordered the El Cuban sandwich, and it was outstanding. It came with black bean soup, a salad and tropical chips. I'm not usually a fan of beans, but the black bean soup completely changed my mind--it was rich, flavorful and one of the highlights of the meal. The drinks were also excellent, the service was friendly and attentive, and the whole experience was exactly what I needed after a long day on my feet. If you're looking for great Cuban food in D.C., Cuba Libre is absolutely worth a visit.

The three stars is for the empanadas and mojito options. The service was good and 'twas an…read moreaesthetically pleasing space. Unfortunately, the portion of yuca fries was too small. The entrees were nothing special and the rice x beans were disappointing. I'm pretty sure the beans were heated straight out of a can. Prices are high because of the location.

You'll be doing 1, 2, 3,...5, 6, 7 all night!!! LOL!!…read more Every time I'm in DC I make it here on a Friday night. I come for some grub and HH drinks. For grub, I usually get the Lomo Saltado. So tasty...I usually share it b/c its too much for me. My drink of choice is always that $10 Caipirinha! After that the music that has started gets a little louder and I'm dancing in my seat until they take the chairs away. Then it's a full blown party. I've always had great service from the manager, the waitstaff, and bartenders. Definitely try this spot, you may see me!

Girls night out! I've been here before, but was like two other friends. We had to come back so we…read moredid. Came here for one of my cousin's birthday. We snack all night and danced the night away. We did have reservations just because of how big our group was. We had the top section bar area to ourselves to eat. The waiter was amazing. We felt very taken care of. The only bad thing is I ordered the tacos and they never came so, I don't know how good they are. The drinks and the food was delicious. We literally all shared our dishes, which is great because our bill was close to $200. I did not take pictures of everything. Music selection was great when we first got there it wasn't as busy as when we left.