Food was amazing and our server Santiago was an absolute goat. The vibe was awesome and the servers come around very often. My friends birthday was being celebrated and they were awesome about it and stuff the gauchos were really nice too read more

Fogo De Chao - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been going to this location frequently and have our favorite servers . But today our server Samuel Franco was very good. . Not just with us but to all the tables that he handled with extra care. He also made my husband birthday special. Do hope his great hospitality gets acknowledged. read more

first time here for a birthday, and it was such a fun time. the service and food were great. our server jessica was super attentive!

Britteny was super nice. I liked the banana and tritip again. I am surprised they charge us for the water. Feels deceptive. Artichokes are not yummy. Great ambiance though. read more

happy hour (as of Oct 2026) is no longer available on friday-sunday. It's all day Monday to Thursday. the burger is pretty ok tasting, i think the bone is the one thing that's legitimate tasty. the restaurant is decently nice looking but the staff are hit or miss. sometimes they're nice and friendly but other times they're rude and unprofessional read more

Disappointing Experience at Fogo de Chão Happy Hour This was our first time trying the happy hour at Fogo de Chão, and unfortunately, we experienced several issues that made our visit disappointing. We had a reservation for two, but upon arrival, a host (or staff member) directed us to sit at the bar. The bar was already full, with only individual seats available. When I explained that we couldn't really sit there, I was told there wasn't really anywhere else to sit because some sections of the restaurant is not open. I had to remind the staff member that we had a reservation before we were eventually seated at a regular table. It was frustrating to feel like our reservation wasn't being acknowledged from the start. We ordered two burgers, both medium rare. Unfortunately, we didn't realize how undercooked the burgers were until we were nearly finished. The restaurant's lighting was extremely dark, making it difficult to properly see the food. I included pictures to show the condition of the burgers. We also ordered the Queijo Assado. The presentation initially looked great, but our first bite tasted burnt. When we flipped the cheese pieces over, we discovered that the entire underside was completely black and burned. This was especially disappointing because we expected better quality. We were able to get a new plate from them which we appreciated. Lastly, the service was not as attentive like usual not sure if it because we were doing happy hour. When we asked for the check, he went to the back of the bar and picked it up but then stopped to chat and laugh with another coworker instead of bringing it to us promptly. These small interactions added to the overall impression that customer service was not a priority. Overall, this was a disappointing first experience with Fogo's happy hour. Between the confusion over our reservation, the undercooked burger, burnt cheese, and inattentive service, we expected much more. read more

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Enjoyed the experience as the place is nicely decored and service was excellent. Nice vibe for a night out because of course this isn't the type of place you go to every night. Lots of meat options come around but hard to taste the difference in the meats honestly. read more

Fogo De Chao - Lots of options at the marketplace salad bar - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Really can't complain too much when I had a full churrasco for almost half the price using a reward but compared to other Fogo de Cabo locations in the Bay Area, this place needs a revamp - primarily related to the cold bar. To be frank, the restaurant seemed to be undergoing a renovation of sort but it looked disheveled with the cold bar in the main area out of service covered in sheeting (aesthetically not very pleasing). Moreover, it was inconvenient and almost hazardous to get to the cold bar on the other side through the construction. Also, this side of the restaurant with the one working cold bar also had staff taking their breaks, which is generally fine and understandable but also adds to the overall ambiance. Finally, there were a few items that did not have labels or needed refill - even with the benefit of the doubt, but does not help the lacking experience. Otherwise, service was ok (had to flag down my server for appetizers) and meats were plentiful in the end though it was a rather packed day and the cuts seemed to often run out at the table with the party of 14 people. However, I did notice this location is charges a bit less for the churassco compared to the other Bay locations. Perhaps I was paying the price. read more

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Service 5/5 Food 3/5 Steak I had 4/5 Salad bar selection 4/5 The experience 2.5/5. The meat options were okay. Over all we had a great experience. The lamb chops didn't have much flavor. The salad bar was good. The sides were okay. Our servers, Jessica and Andrew were super nice and polite. They took care of our table despite being a busy night. read more

I've been here in the past but due to a bad service experience I had stop coming. It has been 10 yrs since I last came. We came in for Son's birthday celebration and at check in I asked to be seated near where the meat come out. As last time we were near entrance and the meat never made it over. It was always consumed before getting to us. As soon as we were seated, I already told our server what meat I wanted. After 30 minutes I asked again and finally it came out. I feel they serve all the basic meat(Sirloin, pork, chicken, sausage) first to fill you up prior to the good cuts which I ask for. I like the filet mignon, ribeye steak and the beef rib. Yes those were the cut I first ask for. They finally showed up after 40 minutes and kinda disappointed the cut was not as tender as I remember it to be. Even the beans and rice was not same. Rice was hard and beans were not as comforting as it used to be. read more

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Food was good , some cut better than others, I like the bottom sirloin and picaña, the market table (buffet) is very nice and good, my worry is on the hot side always the food it's warm to cold are only 3 or 4 pots but temperature is important to avoid food illness. The service was the star of the lunch with Isael and Santiago they were very helpful, friendly and attentive. Thank you very much both of you. Also the hostess (young lady by) was very nice, talking and smiling. The gauchos are friendly and always asking you if you like some special cut or more of some of your preference. Ambience it's very nice, modern and kind of luxury with a large bar a several private rooms. I like to thanks again to Isael and Santiago for the wonderful service. I will back soon, read more

Fogo de Chão on Santana Row in San Jose is undoubtedly the most famous Brazilian steakhouse in the area, and the crowds prove it. However, while it hits the spot for a celebratory meal, management could iron it out operationally. It may not be the best Brazilian BBQ in the area, but it is a solid experience, but learn to game the system. Strategy: Getting a 6:15 PM reservation was our savior, seated right on time. If you think you will walk in or get a table on time with a reservation at 7:00 PM or later, think again. The restaurant was incredibly backed up as the night goes on because the table service was slow. The meats & service was a mixed bag: The biggest drawback was the pace. The meats came out veeeeery slowly and in inconsistent spurts. There wasn't a great selection early on, which forces you to stay longer just because you're waiting to try different cuts, cheeses, and the pineapple. The gaucho and waiter service tried really hard and were mostly attentive, but the restaurant is clearly understaffed. A few times we asked different servers for something, only for them to say they'd check on it and never return. The Winners: Picanha (prime sirloin cap) is easily the best meat on the menu, closely followed by the standard sirloin. The chicken was wonderfully moist and delicious, the Portuguese sausage was good, and the iconic cheese bread and mashed potatoes held their own. From the non-meat options, the fried cheese with honey was excellent, and the grilled pineapple was a nice, unique highlight. Needs work: The garlic Picanha and the bacon-wrapped beef were both well-done and dry. The filet mignon was also a letdown with a less-than-ideal texture. Final Verdict: We had a birthday in our group, and the restaurant generously provided a free dessert of our choice, which was a nice touch. For 4 people, the bill came to about $500 including a drinks, tax, and tip. We opted for the Full Churrasco experience. It was good. read more

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I enjoyed my time at Fogo de Chao. The trí tip was my favorite cut. Our server Brittany was super accommodating throughout our meal. Cheese bread is delicious! read more

We had actually been here once before and had a horrible service experience, but someone gave us a $100 gift card, so we decided to give this location another chance. As soon as we walked in, we were sooo glad we made a reservation. It was packed at 6 p.m. on a Friday night. Once we were seated, we were greeted by our server, Ray. He did try to upsell us, but we already knew we wanted the basic all-you-can-eat dinner without the lobster tail or extra add-ons. It took a little while for our drinks to come out, but once we had those and our flip cards, we got salad and waited for the meat to come by. The meat took about 5-10 minutes to start coming around, which was a little unfortunate since we finished our salads pretty quickly. Once we asked a busser if they could send someone over, Ray took over and got the meat coming out consistently. Our absolute favorite was the Arrachera--it was JUICY! Ray also did a great job keeping my husband's Coke refilled and making sure the mashed potatoes never got low without bringing us more. We were really impressed with Ray's service, so we asked for a manager to come by just to let them know what an awesome job he was doing. A lead came over first, but he seemed a little preoccupied. Another manager, Pedro, came by, and we let him know how great Ray was. Pedro was much more excited and appreciative, and he was awesome as well. When we got the check, Pedro took care of us, which we were not expecting and honestly did not ask for. We left Ray a nice tip and headed out. This experience completely changed our opinion of this location. After our first visit, we weren't sure we would ever come back, but Ray and the team really turned it around. We will definitely be back again. read more

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It's been awhile since I've been to Fogo and tbh I was slightly disappointed. While the meat selection is always great and very delicious, the service tonight was subpar. It took probably a half hour to get a bottle of wine we ordered and even then it took them a half hour to tell us they didn't have the bottle. It felt like we got cut off on meats fairly quick even tho my card was green and then we got some tap water which also took a good chunk of time. The location itself is really nice, and the dining room is great with a lot of parking near by, but yeah service just took a hit tonight. read more

Fogo De Chao - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had a really great experience here. I like the variety of salad bar, meat quality is pretty good, and our server Santiago is definitely providing excellent service. read more

We've been to Fogo de Chão a couple of times in the past, and this was definitely the experience we enjoyed the most. We came back yesterday for the first time in a while and were really surprised by how much we enjoyed everything this time around. They changed the layout of the restaurant since our last visit and I really like what they did with it. It feels so much more open and welcoming now, and I think it made the whole dining experience feel a lot nicer. My husband, daughter and I did the regular dinner, and the service was incredibly fast. Anytime we requested a certain meat or needed something brought to the table, it came out very quickly. We never felt like we had to keep asking or wait around for anything, which I really appreciated, especially when dining with our daughter. I also wanted to give a shoutout to our server, Santiago. He was so kind and attentive to us throughout the entire dinner. He checked in on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and took care of any requests right away without making us feel rushed. My only disappointment is that they don't have the chicken hearts anymore. That was actually one of the things I was looking forward to having again, so I was pretty sad to find out they were gone! Other than that, we had such a great experience. Out of the few times we've been here, this was definitely our favorite visit so far. Between the new layout, the quick service, and how well Santiago took care of us, we'll definitely be coming back again. read more

Our family dinner of 12 for a milestone birthday celebration was a success! We were seated at a long elegant table and I brought in balloons and flower bouquets to decorate. We received attentive and courteous service from Jackie and her team the entire evening. We couldn't have asked for better hosts and servers. On top of that - no cake fee and half off on selected South American wines during current promotion. I can't say the beef and pork chop were the highest quality or the best I've ever tasted - but what I can say is that the staff committed to their promises and promptly brought out our desired meat whenever we requested - such as filet mignon, rib eye, and top sirloin. And don't forget to request chimichurri sauce and mashed potatoes - they are included in the price of a full experience but only available upon request. The salad bar was more than a salad bar - my favorites there were honey glazed bacon, smoked salmon, caramalized pears, to name a few of the good stuff there. Needless to say - we left with a full stomach and full heart. This place can be confidently counted on to celebrate major occasions. read more

Meats are always good quality and they came quickly. Karina was attentative to our requests and did her best keeping up with our big party.

Came on a Wednesday evening. Parked in the parking structure and it's a convenient short walk to the restaurant. When you enter, the decor is stunning. Checked out their all day hh. It was protein heaven! Got the lamb chops, beef rib, chicken wings, and burger. Flavors were good but it would have been nice if the food came out hot (vs warm). Drinks were gd. There were plenty of staff, however, it was a bit disjointed. All in all, it was nice for a great price. read more

Came here with a couple of friends. We got the full churrasco and got to try many cuts of meat. Shout out to the servers though, they were working many tables and the area I was in, there was a female server and Santiago who were very attentive and checked up on us very frequently. For the food, I personally enjoyed the picanha and the filet mignon a lot. The fat on the picanha has some charred flavor but it melts in your mouth and the filet mignon is very tender. At the end of this, I could not walk. We also got multiple deserts, of which I liked the creme brulee cheesecake as there was a lot of the cream cheese filling. The key lime pie was like any key lime pie I won't lie and I didn't try the lava cake. read more

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The ambiance was really nice and the service was amazing. Usually at Brazilian steakhouses they keep bringing meat nonstop and you end up eating in a rush trying to keep up Here it felt much more relaxed and enjoyable. The buffet was super clean and everything tasted fresh. The meats were cooked really well, juicy without being overly burnt outside. Also it didn't feel like everything was covered in heavy butter because after eating we didn't leave feeling sick or overly full, which I really appreciated. We celebrated my husband's birthday here and they brought complimentary dessert. Everyone saying "happy birthday" when we walked in was such a cute touch and made the night feel more special. The inside is modern, spacious, and designed. Definitely one of the best Brazilian places we've tried around here. Pretty sure this is going to be our go-to spot now whenever we want Brazilian food. read more

Fogo De Chao - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

In town and thought would bring family for dinner, at a what is normally a consistent experience. Disappointed it was not at all what we have experienced at other Fogo's. Service took forever, drinks after food, sides literally came well after we had finished meal. Food was sub-par and the protein was saturated in salt, so much so couldn't even taste the meat. Extremely noisy, and to top it off, restroom was out of soap. Do not recommend this location at all. read more

Fogo De Chao - Building Front - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

Been here plenty of times throughout the years and have dined during lunch hours and for dinner for birthday celebrations, special occasions, or just for the hell of it. Whenever I come here, I always go for the churrasco experience which also includes the market table. All of the various veggies, fruits, salad, cheese, etc are presented nicely, clean, vibrant, and fresh. My go-to is their eggplant and black bean dish. As for the meats, I tend to go for the beef options and my favorite are the sirloin cuts along with the beef ribs both of which are prepared well, lightly seasoned, and tender. The other beef cuts I've tried tend to be a bit too salty for my liking but it's best to pair it with veggies or something to balance out the saltiness. Besides beef, I've tried their pork loin/chops, lamb, sausage, and chicken, which were ok but kind of afterthoughts. To get your moneys worth, I'd just stick with the beef cuts. The brown sugar grilled pineapple and cheese drizzled with honey are two other favorites--which are pretty simple but delicious and a great sweet treat to end your meal with. You are given complimentary bread, plantains, yuca fries, and sauces. The bread is the star of the show and best when eaten warm--although I've had times when they were cold and dried out which was disappointing. But, usually it's nice and warm, chewy (like mochi texture), cheesy, and just delicious. Service here varies each time, especially during dinner hours or when it's busy which is a given so it's best to be patient and to just enjoy the experience. If you already know what cuts you like, you can just tell your server and they'll do their best to have those options come to your table right away which is great. Plenty of seating, white table, dimly lit atmosphere especially during dinner hours, and it's best to make reservations. read more

Fogo De Chao - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Me and my wife came to this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by staff. Staff were very friendly and polite. We waited at the bar for a few minutes until they got our table ready. I ordered the gold rush drink. The drink was very refreshing and delicious. We ordered the full churrasco meal which included all meats and salad bar. Let me tell you it was a great experience. The food was wonderful and delicious. Our waiter Santiago was great and very engaging. He made sure we were receiving great customer service and that we were able to try meats that we wanted. The ambiance was customer friendly and very pleasant. The menu choices were wonderful and I will be back to try their Happy Hour. read more

Fogo De Chao - Gold Rush - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

A friend recommended we have lunch last Tuesday (07/14/26) and I enjoyed the salad bar so much that I've been recommending it to my friends. The vegetables are fresh and many are roasted (just the way I like them). There is a unique chicken salad and smoked salmon on the salad bar as well as your choice of two soups. There are many trimmings and add-ons as well as most of the other regular items on a salad bar. Very reasonable ($18.99) for the salad. Drinks are $5.50. Desserts around $10.50. Our server was full of personality and took good care of us (Isaiah) Ambiance was elegant. read more

Service was attentive and friendly, from the hostess to the server. The server checked in with us multiple times to make sure everything was ok. The starters and salads were decent. Why 3 stars? The quality of meat was just ok. The bacon wrapped steak was tender. The rest was on the chewy side. The grilled pineapple was probably my fav. The sausage was not bad. Overall, a decent dining experience. When taking into the price consideration, it was probably not worth it. read more

Fogo de Cháo in my opinion is the epitome fine dining serving delicious Brazilian steakhouse food. The food is marinated and grilled to perfection. Their servers are quick as serving the meat straight from the kitchen oven to you quickly so that the meat is still fresh and piping hot. The quality of the meat is top notch. The selection is also abundant. The included all-you-can-eat salad bar, soup, bread is fantastic. Great selection of greens and salads, cold meats to choose from. While I am not a big wine person, I can see that Fogo de Cháo offers are wide variety of wine selection for its customers. They have newly remodelled the restaurant at the San Jose, Santana Row location and the ambience is magnificent. I have been to this restaurant location many times and this newly remodelled space is great. read more

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Had an amazing amazing experience on a Saturday evening! My husband and I dined on the 4th of July and had an awesome time. We checked in for our reservation then went to the bar to have a drink. I had a glass of Cabernet while my husband had a cocktail. We closed the tab as our table was ready. We went to our table and was greeted by our server Santiago! He's a very nice young man in college with a bright future. Its been years since we've been to Fogo so we will come back again read more

The full churrrasco experience is worth it if you want to try different cuts of unlimited meats. They served pork chop, lamb chop, ribeye, top and bottom sirloin, roasted chicken, bacon-wrapped pork, grilled pineapple, Brazilian cheese with honey, and many more. Some of my favorites were the ribeye, pork chop, grilled pineapple, and roasted chicken. A few of the other meats, like top and bottom sirloin, were a bit dry and bland compared to the rest. In addition to the meats, the churrasco experience also includes access to the salad bar, which has a variety of salads, breads, fruits, cheeses, cold cut meats, and vegetables. I also tried the passion fruit caipirinha, which was surprisingly good. Cocktails can sometimes be too sweet or too strong, but this one was perfectly balanced. It had fresh passion fruit pieces and was refreshing. Our waiter was friendly and polite. Service was slow at times, but he still provided great service throughout the meal. Another staff member also came by to check in and ask if we needed anything, which helped make sure everything was going smoothly. There's a parking garage nearby that is free for the first two hours, but you will need to pay if you stay longer. Just remember your license plate number, since it's required when paying through the QR code app. read more

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Taking a break from big backing and decided to check out the happy hour menu from fogo de chao for lunch. We parked at the garage attached to the restaurant and parking was free. Crowded restaurant as everyone is watching the soccer games, we scored 2 seats at the bar. Ofc big back thought came up but we stuck to the happy hour menu items. Ordered all 5 items and still had leftovers to take home. We got the empanadas, grilled cheese, saucy leg wings, chicken sliders, and the Picanah burger. Luckily the bar is spacious, otherwise these dishes won't fit. Delicious, delicious, delicious, will definitely be back read more

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Im honestly sad to post this review, but unlike my other fogo experiences at this location and others, our last visit was a nightmare. I made reservations for a group of 6 for a Saturday at 3:30pm for their $39.99 special. We thought about a very late lunch so hoping less people. Got there at 3:15pm and checked in for our reservation. Our table wasnt ready at 3:30. A couple more minutes passed, and at 3:45pm we still werent seated. We were finally seated at 4:40 pm. A whole hour and 10 minutes PAST our 3:30 reservation!! Got seated to an empty table. No plates, utensils, water, sides. We sat for 15 minutes and no server. We went for the salad bar, got our own plates. Finally, 1 gaucho came. We still didnt have utensils! We had to ask for water, sides, and utensils - all at freaking different times. We had maybe 4 meats during the entire dining experience. At this point, i had just lost my appetite and wanted to leave. To make matters worst, i ask for the check and we were charged at the regular price instead of the $39.99 special - their reasoning: IT WAS DINNER TIME (not eligible for promo at dinner) and cut-off was 4pm!!! Im livid at this point. I explained what happened and that we wouldve qualified for lunch $39.99 promo price if it wasnt for their mismanagement of guests and reservations. Still, they didnt budge and we still paid full price. That was my Dad's birthday that we tried to make special. They had lost a loyal customer for sure.... read more

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Excellent Brazilian Steakhouse Experience! I had an amazing experience at Fogo de Chão! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the variety of perfectly grilled meats. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was elegant but still welcoming. I also really enjoyed the Brazilian-style dining experience -- there was a great selection of meats and sides to choose from. Definitely a great place for anyone who loves Brazilian barbecue. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back! read more

Fogo De Chao - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

Food and ambiance were great! Our server Samuel Franco was very attentive along with Diego. Outstanding service. We had a great time!

We ordered from the All day happy hour: cheap prices but big portions. They have fifa World Cup playing on their TVs. No sound. Elegant ambiance read more

Fogo De Chao - Happy hour all day - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

Now that we have more and better brazilian steakhouses that opened up, they have better competition. Last time I went, it felt like the batch of meat were over cooked. (Maybe partly we came in a little later for lunch) the bacon on the salad bar left empty. The ambiance/atmoshpere were also different. It felt like most of its guests were very urban. (Like Oakland, Salinas, Stockton, Hayward) i guess i was just expecting a lot. The service was soso, but the carvers/meat runners were nice, fast and friendly. There are better Churascarrias with in a 10 minute radius. The only thing that is good about this place is its location. Sadly, thats it! read more

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The food was great and the ambiance was perfect especially after the renovation. What I will take out stars from is the service. We had several tables and only one part of the room was getting meat on time. The drinks also took a long time to make. The biggest disappointment was the audio visual. We spent so long figuring it out and the staff was not helpful and it took all the energy to set it up. I wish they can fix this and would not hesitate holding an event here again. read more

Holy smokes. Best happy hour around. My coworkers had been raving about their Happy Hour for what seems like decades, so I finally went yesterday. It's taking everything in me to not go back today. Did I mention their happy hour is all day? Everyday? It's only at the bar/their bar tables so I wouldn't recommend that you go with a large group. Food was so good, filet mignon (8 oz, $17.50) was cooked to medium perfection. Lamb chops ($14) were juicy and tender with a fresh mint sauce. Empanadas were crispy with a savory picanha filling served with a chimichurri on the side. Might I add, as a sauce lover, I love the fact that almost everything came with some kind of sauce. The lobster and shrimp tacos were eh. And the heart of palm and spinach dip was yummy, and came with a soft bread that held the dip nicely. I appreciated that the bread wasn't so crusty to the point where the roof of your mouth hurt. Now here's the common issue where restaurants with great food tend to go awry: service, which is where the star is subtracted. While it wasn't the worst service I've ever had, it was real slow. At first it was quick enough, but after we had gotten all of our food, we hardly saw our server, so we didn't really get the chance to order more. By the time we got a hold of someone, we didn't want to order anymore. Which may or may not be a good thing. I should note it was busy, so we were understanding. So, it could be a management issue for not staffing more, especially since this happy hour seems to be such a hit. I hope they never get rid of this deal or change it because this alone will have me coming back over and over again. read more

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We had reservations for 3:00 PM for my family to celebrate a birthday. We have not been back to this location since September 2024. Since then, the restaurant has been remodeled. The meat seems to have been remodeled too, but not in a good way. Even though we started at the beginning of dinner service, the meat selection was very limited. The meat was overcooked, too dry, and under-seasoned. Some of the meat had almost no seasoning at all. They also removed some of the side dishes that we enjoyed before. Our waiter was not very attentive. I also had to have our receipt corrected because we were charged for additional food that we did not order or eat. Overall, we were very disappointed with this visit, especially since we were there to celebrate a birthday. This was not the experience we had during our previous visits. read more

Great food and overall experience. Service was attentive throughout the meal. My favorite meat was actually the chicken thigh/leg -- the skin was super crispy and the seasoning was on point. Second favorite was the picanha, which was very tender. I also really liked the variety at the salad bar. I was surprised to find papaya that was actually sweet and ripe, and the heart of palm was a standout too -- nice crunch and acidity that helped balance out the heavier meats. read more

Fogo De Chao - Salad Bar - Brazilian Near Me - San Jose, California

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