What happened to the mashed potato's no chopped green onions anymore ? Only thick pepper and no salt! read more

Fogo de Chão - Mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow! What an enchanting afternoon we had at Fogo on Father's Day. We arrived shortly before our reservation, so unfortunately we had to wait. It was a brief delay, only around 55 minutes before we bullied the hostess into finally seating us. Plenty of time to be ignored wholeheartedly by the apathetic bartender and enjoy the 95 degree temperature of the lobby. We ended up at the best table in the house! Seated mere inches from the kitchen, we were able to watch as the Gauchos brought delicacy after delicacy from the galley and promptly sprint past our table to other areas of the restaurant, returning only once their supplies had run dry. That is with the notable exception of the young man carrying drumsticks of chicken that became drier and less appetizing with each effete attempt to pawn them off on our table. Any complaints I might have had about any of that were assuaged by the inattentiveness of the staff and the wonderfully tepid food at the Market Table. Might go back for lunch soon, I hear the price is lower and they even kick you in the crotch if you are lucky. read more

Unlike another Brazilian steakhouse which will be unnamed for personal reasons, this place hooks you up with food. Our server (Isad) was amazing. He gave us exceptional service and made sure we had a bunch of sides. They did not skim this day for sure, meat wise too. I had some experience in another steakhouse where they just don't listen to requests, but if you ask nicely they bring the meat 2 minutes later. They start off strong, and they made sure to not bring chicken, ain't nobody come here for some chicken and they knew. Very good service again, would come back. read more

came to fogo on a tuesday weekday so it wasn't so packed we were greeted right away by the salad bar pretty good variety, but u gotta wait for the meat meat we started w cheese breads & ordered the Brazillian lemonade chimmichuri & malagueta hot sauce were also served on the side, along with grilled plantain & crispy yuca fries topped with grated parmesan and malagueta aioli for the meats: we especially love the picanha, filet mignon, ribeye and lamb. These good cuts were served last, so one should wait or ask for it. Variety of dessert options to choose from, but we ordered to-go plenty of parking in the back of the building & there's also valet. read more

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We decided to try a different Fogo de Chão location and, based on the reviews, chose the original Houston location on Westheimer. Overall, our experience was noticeably better than what we've had at the Cypress location. All three of my sons ordered the full Churrasco Experience, and one added the Indulgent Experience with a crab cake and Tres Leches dessert. Both add-ons were excellent and definitely worth ordering. The meats and overall food quality seemed substantially better than what we've experienced at the Cypress location. I ordered the salmon and substituted spinach for the asparagus. Unfortunately, my salmon was overcooked, but I chose not to make an issue of it. Even with that disappointment, the meal was still enjoyable. One thing I was surprised to find was that they do not serve cappuccinos at this location, which was a bit disappointing. Service was good overall, but our server could have been more attentive and done a better job following through on requests. Despite a few minor issues, the quality of the food alone made this visit a much better experience than our previous visits to the Cypress location, and we would return to this location again. read more

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You have to come here with an appetite. The staff is friendly and it's pretty much a walking buffet. They walk around with different meat options, but there's a buffet for the sides. Please go hungry to get your money's worth. read more

I think I had high expectations because of all and overall good reviews but it was a bit of a let down. I was debating between a 3 and 4 and decided to give it a 3 because the main highlight of a steakhouse are the meats which did not impress me. I got the full churrasco dinner and I did feel like there were that many meat options compared to others in the Houston area and a lot of the ones that did come out were bland and lacked flavor. My least favorite was the ribeye which tasted tough and "off". The sirloins were overall good though. And it took a while for them to come by despite not being busy. Surprisingly there's a lot of parking and seats; it was not busy whenever I go so you can probably just walk-in or make a reservation. The inside is very nicely decorated and I think very picture-worthy. Service is good overall; the waiters and waitresses were all very welcoming, answered any questions, and attentive. Salad bar itself is overall good; lots of options and I became a fan of their sweet potato hummus - went up twice. Lacking in soups. Cheese bread varies a lot: sometimes it's tough and hard to chew and other times it's well made. Also other places have more and better bread/butter options. I may change my mind about this place in the future but for now, there might be other steakhouses to go to. read more

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Service and food was great. My graduated son was very pleased with the way he was treated. Definitely recommend to anyone.

We had a 2:30 reservation that was not honored by Manager Alysia or Asst. Manager Gerard. No attempts to recitify the situation. Poor customer service! read more

I love Brazilian steakhouses. I've been to so many over the years, but Fogo was one that I previously always went to multiple times a year, up until recently. I feel like their quality has steadily declined over the years, but my most recent visit was an absolute disaster. I came here on a Saturday for a party of 9, and we were seated at a corner right next to a huge party of at least 25-30 people. The foods tasted fine, but the service was horrible. Even our drinks took over 30 minutes to come out, and we kept having to remind the servers for our drinks because they were forgotten. The servers carrying the meats barely stopped by our table (avoiding the large party next to us who were taking up most of the space taking photos/paying their check in a long line). Even though the party next to us was in the way, it was not acceptable for the servers avoid this area and not bring us the foods. Because we were seated at the corner, whenever the food did come out, for the most part, they only gave meats to the people of my party who were sitting at the outer part of the table but not the inner parts. Even when we asked multiple times to bring out certain cuts, it took forever for anyone to come; when they did come, they briefly walked around, serving (of course) the outer half of my table, and briefly left. Everything felt rushed with the servers that day like they did not want to bother with our table at all. One of the most unacceptable things that happened was the server brought the grilled cheese/honey to our table. He literally tossed the cheeses on each of our plates, without care or any regard. For my plate, he also tossed the cheese but missed my plate. The cheese landed on the tablecloth, and he just grabbed the cheese and put it back on my plate. This was super rude and unsanitary. Because of this recent experience, I will not be back to Fogo unless they improve or correct these things. When it costs around $70 a person for dinner, I expect at least decent service and tasty foods. I don't mind spending a lot of money on good foods/service, but spending this much on a horrible experience like this was not okay. My party left the restaurant upset and not full. Until then, I'll be at Chama Gaucha instead. read more

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Chris was great! He was very courteous and accommodating to our needs and wants, glad to have had him of service during one of our anniversary dinners. Buffet was well laid out and never had to wait for table -side meat selections long before the next came. This location stays busy in the large open one room layout so be sure to get a reservation & be prepared to be surrounded by families with cute kiddos, this is less "dark date night" style than lots of steakhouses so just be aware in case you're wanting quiet vs. lively :) read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

5 star service! Perfect attentiveness and a superb dining experience. Hugo and Leonardo were excellent servers! Attending brunch, on the weekends, is a bonus!! read more

Extremely disappointed with Fogo de Chão. I ordered the Cheesecake Brûlée through DoorDash based on the photos and description shown on the menu, but what I received looked nothing like what was advertised. The presentation was terrible, the quality was poor, and the dessert looked carelessly made. I genuinely felt misled. Charging customers for a product that looks completely different from what is being marketed is unacceptable and feels deceptive. I would not order this dessert again and would not recommend it to anyone. read more

The food and service were so great that I forgot to take pictures. I ordered the full experience. Servers were extremely attentive and ensured that all needs were met and beyond. The bottom sirloin was my favorite. At one point, I was able to request it again and they bought out a fresh slab and it was heavenly. The salad bar could be a meal in itself. The restaurant is big and cozy at the same time. The parking lot does have a security guy that walks around to monitor it if you're worried about the location. The meats don't need more (in seasoning) but if you want more be sure to ask for the chimichurri sauce and hot sauce. read more

Me and my husband had a great 1st time experience here. All the waiters and staff were so nice and helpful. We both did the full churrasco and there was so much food it was almost overwhelming. It was nice to try things new things. I'm not a huge steak eater so alot of my favorites were the chicken. I'm definitely one that needs a sauce to go with my meat but I know see from other reviews there is a chimichurri sauce available so I'll have to try it next time. Overall great time, we got our moneys worth and waddled out with full stomachs. read more

Fogo de Chão - Pao de Queijo - Cheese Bread (12 ea.) - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

An amazing experience, I would recommend this to anyone. So many different flavors I've never tried. Only bad thing is they will give you complimentary water but charge you $8 for it. Besides that was fire! read more

Will not be returning.The churrasco experience is not met. I've given this Fogo several tries over the last few years and each time, it worsens. For starters, the employees responsible for bringing out the meat are almost never engaged and lack presentation skills. A churrasco experience should have a brief but engaging conversation when presenting the cuts. It always feels like they are trying to get you to fill your plate all at once. This explains the long wait time to get served again. I just visited this location for lunch and my waiter provided 2 refills over the course of an hour. Secondly, the meat selection is very limited. Apart from the top sirloin and picanha, the rest of the protein selection falls short as these are not worth the cost of the experience. Bacon wrapped chicken should not be brought out numerous times. Lastly, a remodel/redesign is desperately needed. The dining area is outdated, especially the lighting, and the carpet has a musty odor that has only worsened. Restaurants cannot continue to charge premium pricing for subpar service and establishments. The rest of the reviews speak for themselves. read more

The Fogo experience is not uncommon for cities that have a vibrant dining scene and a penchant for unlimited slices of meat. They've become the most ubiquitous Brazilian steakhouse brand and are well represented all throughout the country. The Houston version hasn't been my favorite, but it's been a place that I've frequented often over the last few months due to their Best of Brazil deal ($39.99 per person). While it isn't the best option in town, it is one of the most complete experiences with solid food, service, and a lot to offer to those with big appetites and special occasions. The parking lot might not look very spacious, but there's a lot of parking in the back. After a certain hour during the dinner service, most of the front spaces will be roped off in favor of valet. Lunch might be a better option for most folks but know that the offerings will be someone limited. There is plenty of seating and lots of white tablecloth action happening. The lighting isn't particularly ideal for food porn shots and there are dedicated sections for private parties. They're extremely big on reservations, however, most week nights they'll be able to take walk-ins since the place is rarely ever full. The service and wait staff is composed of a lot of youngins who are eager for gratuity and are a bit casual compared to other similar establishments. It feels less premium, but certainly less stuffy as well. The regular churrasco experience is around $62 a person. It comes with unlimited trips to the salad / cold foods buffet and a whole plethora of meats. The display for the cold foods is not particularly impressive, but there is a good selection of items that standout for yours truly. They include the roasted zucchini, the assortment of cheeses, the assortment of cheeses, naturally the candied bacon, and while not incredible, I still appreciate the fact they serve the Brazilian national dish, feijoada. Once the table card is flipped to green, the real treat always comes down to the meats. Their pincanha is the most consistent and is often available in rare to medium rare. The top + bottom sirloin, beef ribs, bone-In ribeye, and lamb chops are still the ones for me to eat. I haven't seen enough filet mignon or pork belly, but I do wish they would make this more of a focal point when showcasing their offerings. There's a little too much bacon wrapped this and that with sausage and a very uninspiring frango chicken to boot. The bonus is the warm crispy polenta and pao de queijo served table side. There were times during the summer where the ventilation wasn't working and I would advise the management to make sure that this is under control, along with the flied that bothered my dining companions and I throughout one of our meals. Overall, despite the less than ideal circumstances with staff and ambiance, I still think it's worth visiting, especially for people who are fans of the cuisine and have some allegiance to the Fogo brand (#1). ____________ (#1) Frequent Diners card anyone? read more

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The One on Las Olas Florida food taste better. The wings have a different recipe. I really am confused why the quality is so different. Th he burger was his but there's something they do better in florida. Like the sauce legs are basically just bbq whereas in las olas it's amazing read more

I'm surprised I'm barely doing this review. I've been to several Fogo de Chao in the United States. Most recently, the one in Rosemount, Illinois. I decided to come check out the Houston location. I can't remember if I've been to this location in the past so since it's been so long, I guess I'll treat. This is my first experience at the Houston location. Food; the food is really good here. The salad bar is amazing. All of the cuts of meat are simply top notch. I like the Brazilian sodas, the cheese bread is probably my favorite. Also, I'm not sure why they got rid of the roasted pineapple. That was one of our favorites. The new seasoning on the chicken leg quarters was pretty amazing. Overall, we're very happy with our experience. It was quite busy for Christmas. I mean it was jampacked. It was kind of hard to get to the salad bar, but it wasn't a big deal. The service is pretty good. Juan was top notch. You can tell he really tried to give his all and he did his best job he could. I thought he was an amazing customer service person. I will definitely come back to this location. Solid five stars. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worst ever! We went on Father's Day. We had reservations for 130. Got there a little early, then waited and waited and then waited some more. We finally got seated 50 minutes after our reservation time. And that was only after reminding the hostess that she said we'd be next after she seated two groups after telling us we were next. And then all of the servers with the meat selections ignored us. DO NOT EVER GO HERE!!!!! FLEE!!! And smack any friend or family member that is stupid enough to suggest Fogo. read more

There was a 15 minute wait for the reservation no big deal but I was standing at the bar and the bartender ignored me and he didn't use anyone to serve I just stood there when I wanted to order a beverage while I waited. The waitress was spectacular there was a time span of 10 minutes where the servers just didn't come back and I cooled off a little bit over all it was aight. The food was good as always and the ambiance was standard fogo. read more

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Fogo is one of my favorite restaurants but the service when I went was not that great maybe because I came for Happy hour. Very interesting considering it was really my first time participating in happy hour. Usually I sit in the main restaurant and do the full experience but I was in the area and wanted a light bite with a friend. It took about 15 minutes to be attended to and the restaurant was not busy at all. Anyway, I ordered the beef empanadas and my friend got the spiced chicken sliders. The beef empanadas were pretty good with the sauce it came with, the chicken sliders were alright. We came on a Tuesday, and since we are reward members, we got the $1 Caipirinha's, they felt a little bit watered down with the alcohol. We didn't even get waters either our order lol happy hour is definitely a miss at this location as far as service goes. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Empanadas Spiced Chicken Sliders - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Galleria area Just wanted compliment your excellent wait staff Noellie for a very pleasant Easter Dining experience. Most professional, delightful, attentive. The cuisine its always amazing. Happy Holidays to you all!! read more

Service was awful..inattentive, told wrong information about salad bar...wound up paying $37 for one plate of salad. Sent an email to the restaurant about the problems while at the restaurant...never heard anything from anyone. read more

Initially customer service was a concern because upon entering valet there was no one in attendance To accept the vehicle , and all the handicap parking was blocked by orange cones ,that left us no choice but to self park in the back of the building , in which there's no entrance, upon entering there was no one at the hostess stand nor the bar,we didn't know whether to seat ourselves , eventually the hostess arrived , lol she didn't seem thrilled to see us or welcome us , actually another young lady sat us and also became our server , she seemed as tired as the hostess , however was very kind , efficient and attentive, It seems like her and the hostess were stretched thin multi tasking . The meat servers were attentive and came around frequently as one would expect at a Brazilian steak house. All the food on the salad bar was on ice I get that it's a salad bar and the options were plentiful. However I would've love to see additional warm sides offered There was rice and lentils on another table.of course ;the lil cheese biscuits always hit the right spot , The art work was pleasant the decor was simple elegance However with the peeling walls and old tables , it still had a dated appearance .This place is still making attempts to hold on. Overall experience was ok The best part got me was quality time with family With that said the experience was mediocre and there are other great Brazilian Restaurants to try throughout the city . read more

Excellent dining experience for Sunday dinner. Half-price cocktails were delicious. Party of 3 adults with 1 pescetarian who did the Salad Bar and two others who did the full experience. Jonathan was an excellent server and the selection was great. It can be difficult to get well-done cuts of meat when the restaurant is busy, but we received any requests almost immediately. The ambiance is upscale, but dress is casual. This is good as you will probably need stretchy clothing after your meal. read more

Fogo de Chão - Market Table - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice choice for a special family dinner. Used a gift card for two drinks, two dinners and two desserts.Added an extra market table buffet for my pescatarian-vegetarian daughter. Yes, please. Let the feast begin..... Started with the salad bar. So many seasonal fruits, vegetables and cheeses. Love the smoked salmon. The apple, date and Manchego cheese salad is so good. Mozzarella caprese. Asparagus. Potato salad. Artichokes. Caesar salad. The grilled pineapple is so delicious. The sides brought to the table are classic Brazilian steakhouse. Mashed potatoes. Yucca fries. Caramelized bananas. The Brazilian cheese bread was a bit dry, though. Next let the parade of meats start. Green means yes, please. Red means, no more. Favorites include the lamb picanha and the lamb chops. The prime lamb picanha or lamb steak is so tender and tasty. The lamb chops that we requested were so good. The Brazilian lemonade is refreshing on a warm summer day in Houston. Took our key lime and creme brûlée desserts to go. Service was very good. Rafael was a fabulous waiter. Note: We asked the kitchen staff what salads and beans had meat in them. We were told the beans were vegetarian. They were not. They also have a special for $44 per person. Good place for a special family dinner. read more

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First time at this franchise! I wish the salad bar had more options, the meat was alright - I prefer Chama Gaucha. They have great rewards though which have me coming back ($25 birthday and an additional $25 off meal after your first). They gave complimentary dessert for my birthday. Service was good! read more

Had a pretty good holiday lunch and it seems like a very popular place for large groups during the holidays. The cold bar so very impressive and has a lot of options for sides and salads. When it was finally time for the meat, it was non stop and never felt like I was waiting for any meat options. Really enjoyed everything that was wrapped in bacon. Overall had wonderful service and you can definitely eat too much. Have a good walk afterwards. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

My party of 6 opted for the full experience rather than the 4 course meal for $44. There is a salad bar available but we chose not to eat from it since we wanted to save our stomachs for the AYCE meat. The appetizers were great and consisted of cheese bread, polenta, mashed potatoes, and caramelized bananas that can be refilled at any time. Everything was delicious and there were a lot of meat options to choose from like lamb, steak, beef, and chicken. You can choose how you like your meat cooked, which I liked to accommodate multiple preferences. My personal favorite was the parmesan pork. We got the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, which paired well with all the meat selections we were given. If you choose to do the full experience, you will be given a card with a green and red side. The green indicates yes and red is no so servers will be aware if they should offer you meat or not. The service was good in terms of food since the meat came out so quickly and often that I did not even have time to snap pictures; however, it did get busy and we would need something and could not flag down our server. The establishment was also really spacious with a lot of seating so they can accommodate large parties but you are sitting fairly close to other guests. We made a reservation just to ensure we could be sat without a wait since our party was a bit larger; however it is not required. If you do opt to do a reservation, half of your party must be present before you can be seated. There is an option for valet parking, but if you opt out there is plenty of parking if you drive further to the back of the establishment. read more

Fogo de Chão - Cheese bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were celebrating a significant event with my adult child and partner. We came from out of town for the celebratory meal. We arrived mid-afternoon. Which I should have known would not be the best time to dine (between lunch and dinner). We arrived at 3:20. While expecting a dinner menu, we were given lunch menus and were thinking that maybe we would be charged the listed prices on the menu we were given since the place was nearly empty, figured there would be less offered, and it was so close to the posted lunch hours (we weren't). The experience was disappointing. The service was nonexistent. We had to flag down our server for more water, the servers with the meat selections frequently passed us by. If they did stop, a couple of us would be offered their selection then they would leave without checking with the rest of us. My table mate asked for the grilled cheese. It was nearly 30 minutes before it arrived. The chicken was very dry. Beef overcooked. Forget about removing empty plates. It was a struggle to get them removed. The Market Table was in rough shape. The candied bacon was a bowl of crumbs. Many options were depleted. We were there nearly two hours; it was only at the end, when several groups were arriving, that I saw someone finally refreshing some of what was available. The Caprese salad was never replaced. Nor was the cheese wheel. Just a few crumbs for those willing to scrape them up. Several dishes had no ID plate. Had no idea what it was. Was that a second bowl of feta (with visible mold) or maybe blue cheese? I was too scared to try. We also had to ask for the dessert menu. The dude just would not check on us. So frustrating. When it was obvious that we were done, he never realized it. I watched him go all over the dining room, never looking our way. For a long time. Eventually, I caught his attention and was able to get the check. Even though we were given lunch menus, the ticket was dinner prices. I know we arrived just after 3. But I was expecting them to honor the menus we were given. Overall, very dissatisfied and disappointed with my visit. I doubt I will return. read more

The food was amazing. And our waiter Demetrius was incredible. The best dining experience we could have asked for. Made the Bachelor trip truly memorable. read more

What happened to this restaurant? It used to be my favorite. There is fewer options at the salad bar, (not fresh), meat takes too long (Wednesday evening--not crowded at all but it took more than 20 minutes to get a slice of rib-eye), why bother asking for the meat temperature if you're not gonna get it right? (Asked for medium well done and it was either burnt to a crisp or blood dripping rare). Also, the whole restaurant smells funny (moldy/old carpet smell). I remember having to turn the disc to red (no thanks) often because the servers would just come non-stop with the meats. Today, I kept it at green the whole time, literally sat at the table staring into space waiting for the server to show up. Very very disappointed. read more

Fogo de Chão - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Meat. I repeat, meat. Do not come here if it offends you. Do not come here if you're vegan. But carnivores? Run! The gauchos keep coming with giant skewers of steak in all styles. Lamb? Got you. Chicken? Big yes. Sausage? Here it comes. They start with an amazing salad bar but who needs it? Here the meat comes like refills on beverages in lesser establishments. Service is quick and constant. The decor takes you to Argentina. Fun night. read more

We came in to our reservation for a birthday celebration just for 2 a very slow night but throughout the dinner we were rushed at one point the server said "what dessert would we like, like right now" as we were trying to enjoy the entrees that were barely even coming to our table I can count how many times they came to serve us meat with one hand. We were clearly not finished eating with food still on our plate. Very disappointed and left feeling honestly upset. It's worse when you're trying to celebrate someone and the experience just turns out horrible and rushed. 0/5 read more

My new fave Brazilian steakhouse! I love the variety they have in their salad bar. The literally have everything from cheese, meats, salads, roasted veggies, dips, pickled peppers, etc. I would honestly come here for the salad bar alone. And then there's the cheesy bread they bring to the table. It's mouth watering. Now for the meats, I tried a wide variety of steak and chicken and everything was amazing. Also, make sure you ask for the chimichurri to dip your steak in. It's a game changer. The service here is amazing. They were very attentive and checked on us frequently even though we came on a busy Friday night. Keep in mind the self parking can be a little difficult, but they do offer valet as well. Definitely want to come back here again soon. read more

Fogo de Chão - Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went for an anniversary dinner 1/14/26. I had been to a different Fogo before, this one was disappointing. The Market Table (Salad Bar) was great. Salad was fresh and had smoked salmon and hearts of palm, two of my wife's favorites. The beef and lamp were perfectly cooked, although some of the beef choices were under-seasoned. The pork and chicken choices were dry and overcooked. Regarding the service, the Gauchos did a good job bringing around the meat selections, however, the rest of the staff was very inattentive. I had to ask for a refill twice on my water and they were slow to check on us mid-meal. We asked about the grilled cheese and honey and no one ever bothered to bring some out to us. It seemed only after we asked for the check and passed on dessert that the staff suddenly seemed interested in our table. read more

Food was excellent and our service was amazing. Our wait staff was Chris C. He was very attentive and his drink recommendations were excellent. I will definitely return, everyone should give it a try you can't go wrong. Ask for Chris. read more

Melhor carne e atendimento de Houston. sempre que quiser o melhor churrasco brasileiro e esse é o lugar ideal read more