Another great experience. Superb food and ambiance. Service today was a bit scattered but they had two bus loads of guests arrive when we did. Still highly recommended. read more

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Don't get me wrong, it was good! But was it amazing? No... ‍ There were three of us, I was the only one who had a glass of wine, and we only ordered one dessert to share (13.99 for a piece of key lime pie). The total bill was almost 250 bucks... I know, I know, if you have to ask how much, you probably can't afford it, or shouldn't be entertaining the idea in the first place. However, I just don't see the value... Again, it was good, service was good, but the quality of the food was just ok. In reality I think I prefer just a nice ribeye at a regular steakhouse. Sure, I checked it off the list - been there, done that. Will I do it again? Doubtful. But please don't let me stop you. Prost! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Reservation lost, reception was horrible, advertise valet parking told it was too much trouble, called to confirm valet and AI stated valet was available. The staff seemed unconcerned and pretentious. Will never return. read more

Very good dinner as usual. Love the lemonade! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Good location. read more

Went here tonight and was not impressed. The two people at the front gave conflicting information about being seated took me to a table while the other said I had to wait for my party to arrive to be seated. When it came to the drink server she was gone through the dinner. I ordered wine and it took forever and when she did bring it she made an excuse for the delay. When it came to getting the check two different servers were gong to get it for us and took a long time to come. As for the food majority of the meats were over salted to the point you can eat it. This included the filet minion while the chicken was very dry and the bacon that wrapped it was very over cooked. The food bar had a number of things that were out and it wasn't till our meal was over that they replenished items. Question is would I go back and the answer is probably not. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The staff is working hard and can hardly keep up because they need more help. Tina and Nick excelled at customer service. The restaurant were out of plaintains and we had to special order picanha, which is usually a signature cut. The salad bar was demolished and not replenished even though we arrived at 7. When the picanha and filet arrived over an hour and a half after we started asking for it, the meat was delicious. Lastly, they need a water filter. The water tastes terrible. It is very loud and busy. read more

I've tried Fogo de Chão quite a few times. I want to like it, but I always end up frustrated by the service and food. For example, our most recent visit we arrived about 15 minutes after opening time. Although there was only one other couple there, it took 45 minutes to get our food. We tried the burgers, which looked beautiful, but were dry and had a funky taste. When we were done eating, we waited 30 minutes to get the bill, and another 15 minutes to pay. I'm just done with this place. read more

This review has been sitting in my drafts box for a while now. This review is from a little while ago, so now sure if the staff has changed now bud. I had Mixed Feelings - Amazing Servers, Poor Management Judgment The servers at Fogo de Chão Albuquerque are absolutely top-notch. Shoutout to Youseff, Jillian, and Aden--you all made the evening feel warm, welcoming, and fun. There are honestly several great team members here who work hard to provide an excellent dining experience, and it shows. Unfortunately, the reason I'm leaving a low rating is due to a disappointing interaction with the restaurant manager, Jared Snyder. I came in to relax and enjoy the night with friends. While I do have a very high tolerance for alcohol (I can easily handle 15+ drinks), I had only 4 drinks and was nowhere near intoxicated. Yet Jared took the word of a 19-year-old server, who--while undoubtedly well-meaning--is not even of legal drinking age and shouldn't be in a position to judge someone's sobriety. To make matters worse, Jared admitted we appeared completely sober, but still refused to allow us to order another drink, simply saying he couldn't overturn the decision of the underage server. There was no apology, no effort to resolve the situation with professionalism or courtesy--it felt dismissive and tone-deaf. On the other hand, Youseff, again proving his leadership qualities, came over, apologized sincerely, and took the time to speak with us like adults. He quickly recognized that we were coherent, respectful, and simply trying to have a good night out. He went above and beyond to salvage the experience, and honestly, he should be the one managing the place. Fogo has great food, excellent service staff, and a fun atmosphere--but management should seriously reconsider who's empowered to make key judgment calls on guests. A lack of common sense and empathy from leadership can quickly ruin what would've been a fantastic evening. Even corporate was very bland and dry about how they handled it. read more

Fogo de Chão - Hummus with picana it's to die for, and lobster tacos in cabbage shell - Brazilian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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5/10/25: 5-star Service is still fabulous. We were well taken care of by all team associates. Thank you to everyone who touched my table. (REWARDS E-CLUB MEMBER review): I recommend RESERVATIONS, although not necessary (you'll just have a long wait or be mad that you didn't make a reservation). Trust me on this one! Elegant dining lunch experience, amazing table service, scrumptious food and attentive staff & management. Ambiance is business casual. Great place for a celebration of all occasions. No appetizers or desserts because my plate runneth over from the continuous table service! Unlimited dining of perfectedly seasoned meats (beef, pork, chicken, lamb, sausage) cheese puff rolls, fresh food bar with an excellent variety of salads, fruits, and vegetables. Mashed potatoes, polenta, and fried bananas are served tableside. Definition OF TEAM PLAYERS is here. A dining guest can flag down any staff member with a request and doesn't have to wait to find his/her original table server. Love that so much! When you're ready to stop eating the deliciousness of...well, EVERYTHING turn your card on the table from green to Red and push away. Enjoy yourself read more

I thought returning years later for another birthday dinner would be a celebration to remember. The buffet wasn't special and didn't taste fresh. Too many waiters repeating what we need as I dropped my knife took many waiters were successful to replace. The place is pricey which does not reflect their staffs to food. read more

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We had a lovely experience. Great service and the food was very delicious. The buffet items were very good!! read more

So updating from my last review. The GM, Jared had reached out in asking what had happened. He did ask if we would be open to come back for a better experience. We weren't treated any different, or like a VIP, which is what my husband and I wanted. Service was great as usual, and the food was much better. The bill was taken care of, and was a much better experience. We did leave a tip for the servers, because remember to always tip your servers even if a bill is comp read more

Food is usually good but service is inconsistent. Depending on what day of week your there. When the General manager is there he really takes good care of any questions or issues and servers are more attentive. But there is a lady assistant Gm(possibly) who is absolutely the worst. She really needs to learn how to better communicate with customers and treat people better. Overheard a customer complaint and the lady manager was very rude and condescending. Will go back because overall the food is always delicious. Hopefully on days when the GM is there. read more

The food was really good, and the restaurant was very clean. We also appreciated the complimentary dessert, which was a nice gesture. Unfortunately, the service declined quite a bit toward closing time. It felt like everyone shifted their focus to closing duties instead of helping the remaining tables. I completely understand that employees need to close, but it would make more sense to help guests finish their meals and pay so they can leave, rather than having them waiting. Our waiter initially brought us the check, then took it away because the dessert was complimentary. After that, we were left waiting and eventually had to ask one employee for the check, and then another, because our waiter had disappeared. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes after we had finished eating just to pay and leave. By that point, I was tired and asked to have the dessert boxed up so we could go home. The younger male waiter seemed to disappear toward the end of the meal and appeared more interested in talking with a coworker than checking on his tables. Other staff members ended up helping us instead. That's unfortunate because, up until that point, we had planned on leaving a very good tip. One other thing to keep in mind is that even with a reservation, we still waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Overall, the food was excellent, the restaurant was clean, and the complimentary dessert was appreciated. However, considering the price, I expected better service, especially at the end of the meal. The long wait just to receive and pay our check left a disappointing final impression. read more

Glad we tried this restaurant! It is pricey, likely will only return for special occasions definitely not a casual dining experience. The wait staff was super friendly and checked I on us often. Always made sure we had what we needed, filled our water, and cleared our plates. This was our first time and they explained the food bar and card system. The meat was well cooked and seasoned. They came by at a great pace to give us time to eat and we were definitely never wanting for anything! Lots of good portions and food. The red meat was delicious, the chicken options were a little dry so definitely well worth the steak. We left very satisfied read more

This last time I visited for a business event. We were catered to some delicious empanadas, bruschetta, mini sliders, and more. The staff was attentive and friendly as expected. read more

Never even got in the door. This is the third time I've made a reservation here. And this is the third time they've refused to honour that reservation. Made a reservation for a table for 3 at 6:45p. All three of us were there at 6:15p. The hostess told us our reservation didn't matter and we would be put on a waitlist for a table that would be at least an hour and a half. We cancelled our reservation to the hostess who confirmed this before we left, but when I got home, I found an email from OpenTable saying the restaurant had reported me to their service as a no show This is absolutely unforgivable. I will never be going back ever read more

I'm glad I bumped into Nick at Fogo de Chavo. I was able to walk in there without him knowing and enjoyed the atmosphere and food a little better. I will definitely be back to the restaurant and try the rest of the delicious food. read more

Delicious! The veggie/salad/cheese bar is outstanding! Caution not to fill-up on salad. Once you take your seat and give the "green light", the outstanding cuts of meats will keep on coming! Deliciously seasoned and carved to your highest expectations! Enjoy! read more

After having only one Brazilian steakhouse in Albuquerque for many years, it was exciting to finally have another option. Unfortunately, from its opening to now, I've felt that the overall quality has steadily declined. One of the biggest changes has been the salad bar. It used to offer an impressive variety and was always well stocked. Previously, there were fruits like dragonfruit, starfruit, papaya, and pineapple. Now, the selection is much more limited--primarily just pineapple and papaya--and empty items often aren't restocked in a timely manner. This can really be seen during brunch on a weekend. They make these little smoothies/juices in shot glasses, and it seems as though when they run out of them, they are out and will likely not be replacing them. We once made the mistake of dining during the transition between the end of lunch and the start of dinner, and the experience was very disappointing. Although we were charged dinner prices, we were only offered a small selection of meat cuts. Service was extremely slow, and the few meats that were served came out very rare. When the lunch staff left, it was clear the dinner staff was struggling to catch up. I genuinely felt for them, as they were left trying to prepare meats and recover from the limited service we had received for most of our meal. This restaurant used to be a great, but when you're paying close to $70 per person, the quality and consistency should be outstanding. I truly wish the restaurant would return to its earlier standards, though at this point I'm a bit doubtful. On a lighter note, one standout item is the grilled cheese topped with honey an item offered with the meat service--it's fantastic. If you do decide to visit, that's definitely worth trying. read more

After the fiasco in Rocklin, I told my husband we were NEVER going back to a Fogo ever again, but he REALLY wanted to go celebrate his retirement with Brazilian meats, so I capitulated. I am SO GLAD I DID! The entire staff were absolutely amazing, but none more than JT. A manager with a water pitcher, not too proud to fill guests' glasses?! That's the sign of an excellent restaurant TEAM. The food was to die for (but we never did see any grilled cheese come around, which was a slight disappointment), we had our own table (no shared benches with people hitting me with their coats), and they made sure my husband felt special for his celebration. The restaurant is LOUD, though, so make sure you have earplugs if you're sensitive to noise. read more

Fogo de Chão - Market table - Brazilian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The food was plentiful and interesting! Lots of meats[beef and pork] to choose from, chicken not so hot. Service was profound and constant! The Salad Bar is amazing and could easily substitute for the churrasco. Modernist design and very user friendly. I predict a good experience because they care! read more

Glad We Tried It--But Likely a One-Time Experience I had heard quite a bit of hype about Fogo de Chão--friends raving about the endless variety of meats and the overall Brazilian steakhouse experience. So my expectations were high going in. To be fair, our experience wasn't bad. We sampled about 6 to 8 different cuts. Some were truly delicious, but others were noticeably dry--drier than I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber, and certainly not something I would serve at home. The restaurant was fairly busy, and at times we had long waits between the meats we were hoping to try. My wife and I both agree: we're glad we finally gave it a try. We don't regret the experience. But given the cost ($62 for unlimited meats and market table) and the inconsistent quality, it's not something we're likely to repeat. If you've never been, it's worth experiencing once. Just manage your expectations--it may not live up to all the hype. read more

We decided for some Churrasco on a Friday night because we were in the area. We had a good time, we didn't take any pictures of the meat after hitting the salad bar because we were hungry. Service was good, there always around seeing if you need anything or if there is a particular piece of meat you're waiting for. I will say they'll still come to the table with meats even if your card is red. Sometimes they skip your table as there was a couple close by to us who wanted some sausage that we passed on, but the server over looked them. It wasn't intentional, but it can suck if you're waiting on something you want. There was a Picanha that was really good, I ended my meal waiting for it to come back. It was too salty on the 2nd round I had, but it was the best protein I had all night besides the little lamb chops that were cook perfect and so tender eating it like a lollipop. We heard the brunch is good, so we'll come back for brunch sometime. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I love a good steak, but one of my favorite parts of Fogo is their bar menu. please know that you have to go sit at the bar to access this menu but it's much more affordable than going for the full get up. The menu features everything from nine dollar burgers to shareable plates, including wings, and empanadas, which are really good. I also absolutely love getting the honey cheese that I can't remember the name of. They have some good cocktails, but this time I tried one of the nonalcoholic cocktails. This time I tried the Cleanr Sour which is a low proof cocktail centering passionfruit and pineapple. I really enjoyed the drink and didn't have any buzz from it. I think it's less than 1% proof or something like that. read more

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We went there about 2:30 PM and there were not very many people there. I made a reservation, but stood there at the desk for about 15 minutes until I finally flagged someone down to try to get seated. After we got seated the waiter took our order and left. We sat there for another 20 minutes for somebody, anybody to start serving us food. Our waiter was too busy talking to someone and the servers just didn't come out and serve us any food. It was the worst service ever. I will never go there again. Way too overrated and expensive for that kind of service. read more

The service was great. A big football player looking King was our server. Gentle, attentive, his timing and social awareness were perfect. Food if you are hardcore meat eater is alright read more

Fantastic service and food. Went here today during lunch and the salad bar was fresh and really good. Everything we've had here has been consistently great. Our server, Wesley was great! He was attentive and friendly. Also, the manager always goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience. Definitely recommend this place. read more

The food was amazing but I have to give a huge shoutout to the staff and James! Everything was wonderful! This was an amazing Easter!

Always a great experience! Plenty of great food with a fun atmosphere. The service was awesome this evening, and Manny was the BOMB! When ever we asked for something specific... It seemed to always come our way! It is always wonderful, and you always create a great and delicious experience. read more

Just ordered lamb chops that were strangely gamey and disgusting which was the second surprise. Seriously who is manning the damn oven that was horrific. Let's change some positions. After hearing this too, I'd expect someone to spit in my food, so business won't be easily built back. Figure it out or treat your employees better. I'd be pissed too. read more

We've been to Fogo in Vegas and California and now this one in Albuquerque. This located was our least favorite. Once seated at our table the waitress came by to take our drink order, about ten minutes passed and still no drinks. The waitress who sat us barely checked on us the whole dinner service. Another waiter came by and was so much better at checking on us. He was on top of drinks and cleaning up the table and just checking in To see if we needed anything. The salad bar was okay.. and for the meat that came by there was barely any selection to choose from. They brought the same meat by probably 20 times the whole night...lamb maybe twice towards the end of our meal...and that's about it. During dessert they brought sausage out and that's was the only time they brought that by.. not sure if we will ever be back to this location. Definitely felt like we could've gone somewhere else and enjoyed it more..especially since we were celebrating a birthday. read more

Ordered delivery caprese salad. It was packaged horribly in a too small plastic container. The tomatoes were underripe, cut too thick. The mozzarella was typically bland, and some of the basil was shiso/perilla leaves. Totally different flavor. I called the restaurant and the manager did not deny it. All she could offer was I come by the restaurant and pick up some basil. I didnt want to go anywhere. That's why I ordered delivery. Misrepresentation of a menu item. I like shiso. It's a relative of basil but it's not the same flavor. The tomatos were inedible. The entire salad was flavorless except for the shiso. Totally disappointed by this restaurant chain. read more

Fogo de Chão - Caprese salad with a shiso/perilla leaf. I positioned the shiso leaf so I could photograph it. - Brazilian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

With today's prices and the loss of good standards in product outcome of food in preparation and customer service. YOU KICK EVERYONE OUT OF THE PARK. From start to finish. Hostess to servers KUDOS. We eat out to much so I know good customer service and have been disappointed in all of it. You are all refreshing. Except come on use plantains that was the only thing. That's it. read more

Do not trust their reservation system! After making reservations 6 weeks in advance for Valentine's Day they tell us they are running behind and we can expect to wait 1.5 to 2 hours. Why take reservations if you can't honor them? We will not come back! Also the wine glasses were dirty and had a sticky substance on them. Definitely a disappointment! read more

Disappointed and Won't Be Back I really wanted to love this place -- especially since my wife and I went for dinner with a gift card. The interior is beautiful, and the customer service was okay, but unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. We ordered a seafood platter, but it was spoiled. The shrimp had a strong odor, and the crab and lobster tasted off. When we mentioned it to the waiter, they admitted that about 10% of their seafood deliveries come in bad -- which was honestly shocking to hear. They did bring out a fresh platter, and we tried a little, but by that point, our trust was gone. We also visited the salad bar, but it felt neglected and unorganized -- surprising since the restaurant wasn't even busy. If it's open to all guests, it should be maintained more frequently. Overall, it was a big disappointment. We had high hopes but left feeling let down. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

I came in to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing experience. Orlando provided excellent customer service--attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. I also appreciated the manager walking around and interacting with guests, which really added to the overall atmosphere. The food was amazing. Definitely a place that values customer experience! read more

We arrived at 8:10pm the service was excellent. The food was the worse that I've eaten at any Brazilian restaurant. The salad bar was empty the greens were scraping. The meat was too rare and tough. We requested well done we received everything but. This was a $180.00 dollar disappointment. read more

They have been open for a long time now, and still have issues with reservations. Waiting hours for a reservation that was set a month in advance is actually so funny. maybe dont book so many people? read more

Came in for lunch today. Things have improved quite a bit here! Ambience - 4/5 Upscale and clean. Wasn't too loud but it was also much less packed compared to when it opened. May get busier for dinner. Service - 4/5 We got all of the Brazilian sides without having to ask. The manager came by and made sure we had a chance to try every cut of meat we wanted. Unfortunately, we did not get any chimichurri even though I asked for it right after we'd sat down. I did not see the cordeiro, Overall - 4/5 There were certainly more chicken dishes going around than my first visit, and I did notice that the lamb lacked the strong herb crust I'd so enjoyed before. However, if you play it smart and decline any meats you don't love, it becomes a fun, once-in-a-while treat. read more