The only negative thing about this fantastic buffet was their subjective pricing. As other reviewers mentioned they sometimes change you more per pound (if you're paying per pound) if you have "more meat than buffet items." I tried to balance out my plate to be half and half and scored the 14.49 rate but if the staff thought I had too much meat I would have paid 19.99 per pound instead. lol. Otherwise I was a fan, the meat was tender juicy and flavorful (especially the steak) and the buffet items were really good as well (polenta and fried plantains were standouts) The wait staff were just okay, my waitress was just standing near the front and I tried to get her eye contact but that didn't work so when the manager came by to check on me (she didn't) I asked him if he could send her to pay. Overall a decent experience but because of their pricing model I won't likely come again. read more

Mineirao Steakhouse - Buffet items, Steak, Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

This place was packed on Sunday around 2pm, seems like it's the go-to spot for post Church lunch. Honestly, it was giving chaos. It was our first time and we just got in line, luckily, someone let us know we had to go up and leave our name with the guy holding the tablet ; there were no directions/signs or staff to direct. Despite the crowd, we were seated in about 20ish minutes. We did the per pound option instead of AYCE and that's what most folks were doing. Service, once we were seated, was attentive, food was good. They could have done a better job at keeping the buffet options stalked, they were out of 3 options. This is definitely a more casual place, no frills and closer to an everyday Brazilian churrascaria. Overall, it was fine, if I were in the neighborhood and looking for a bite, I would stop in again. read more

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Everything about Mineirao is wonderful! Location, parking, staff is super friendly, food is amazing, and if you get the fresh juice you won't be disappointed (I got passion fruit). A definite must try. Perfect for a date night or just want a delicious place to grab a bite to eat. read more

Mineirao Steakhouse - A little bit of everything - all of it, DELICIOUS! - Steakhouses Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

One of the worst value and food experiences in a while. We opted for bbq buffet and almost ALL of the meats were inedible, grossly overcooked and dry/tough. To charge an outrageous $55 per person for buffet and serve overcooked food is ridiculous. Salad bar was a big meh. Dessert is NOT included in the already outrageous $55 per person price tag, at $8.50 a piece. The cakes are sitting in the open right next to the salad bar. There were no visible signs and it wasn't explained by the server either, seems sneaky. I have never been to a buffet where dessert out in the open wasn't included. Paid $350+ for 4 adults for inedible food, highway robbery. Never coming back. read more

Came here on a Sunday for lunch and the place was decently busy, but not overly so. The ambiance was very casual and staff were attentive-ish which led to a more laid-back meal. The instructions aren't super clear on what line to go to for whether you want AYCE or just a la carte by plate so that was misleading, but basically you just get a plate of meat and veggies if you want to pay by weight or you opt for the experience where they come around with meat to cut. The quality of beef and pork (I didn't get any chicken) were decent, I would say it was not a bad price. We left feeling pretty satisfied, the confusion around how to start is the only negative I can think about the experience. Overall, for a Brazillian steakhouse, Mineirao checked all the boxes. They also have a parking lot which is nice! read more

Got a huge tray of food came a lot more rice than meat and everything else the meat was horrible and it was cold

Are you in the mood for AYCE steaks? I went here for my friend bday, and they have two options for you to choose. Pay by weights or pay AYCE. I choose the option pay by weights. They have the salad bar and side dishes to choose from. I would recommend you choose the pay by weights option. Since you will pay around 15-25 depends on how much meat you get. The structure of this restaurant is kind confusing, so remember to tell the host that this is your first time dine in with them, so they can explain the rules and what is going on. The buffet section for meat and side dishes are quite small, so be careful not bumping to others Personally, I think the waitress is nice, meat selection is large. Good place to try, but it is not like other fine dine steakhouse, so you don't really need to dress up when dinning here. read more

We have been coming here a long time. My husband is from Brazil, and this is his go-to when he is having a craving for the taste of home. They have truly beautiful buffet with rotating selections, churrasco with full selection of quality meats. Gorgeous cocktails. Mouthwatering desserts. Excellent waitstaff. We prefer to pay by weight as we get full quickly, but the rodízio is a great value if you are a big meat eater able to pile it on. I would say this is our favorite of the mid-range options for Brazilian food in the Boston area. Casual enough to go for a random lunch but nice enough for a special occasion, and you always get what you pay for. read more

Did the pay by weight, my steak was over cooked and lacked seasonings, drinks were good. Could be a nice casual spot, wish they had more variety of dishes read more

I just tried Mineirao and absolutely loved it. The ambiance is great and the wait staff and owners are so kind. The food is 10.95 per pound or 39 to have fresh meats delivered to your table. The value is unbeatable. All the meat I had was juicy, tender and tasty and there are tons of salad and side options. They have live entertainment on friday nights as well. Check it out and support this new business! read more

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Our family (4 of us) has been going to Mineirão almost every week since they opened and this last week the experience was not good... Upon looking at the check I noticed that 2 of our 4 plates were charged a different price per pound (50% more). When I asked I was told it was because it had more meat than everything else this is nowhere to be mentioned or said anywhere. Also our daughters had almost no meat on their plate and were not charged less for not having any meat -- talk about double standards! Manager came to our table and said owner now mandates them to overcharge so be careful. $165 lunch for 4 seemed way too much and without ANY alcohol!!! Will be going to other places moving forward! read more

Very high price for mediocre beef. Everything was medium well or well done. Nothing medium or medium rare. Very disappointing.

Food is ok but the churrasqueros (guys who cut meat) always looks upset. They seems upset most of the time and it looks like they are are annoyed when we ask for something. read more

For a place that's very expensive the food wasn't that good. I Got a small plate and it came out to a lot of money. Will never go back. You get way more food for less money at Olivieras. The service was horrible because they don't even speak English so you can't even ask any questions about the food read more

MELHOR COMIDA BRASILEIRA DE BOSTON! o buffet é melhor do que fogo de chão, alma gaúcha, etc. cara aq é comida brasileira msm. read more

Mineirao Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

I got takeout and the order was easily done over the phone (I don't think their website works too well and I don't want to deal with all the Doordash Grubhub stuff) and the receptionist was very friendly. Since this is a Brazilian steakhouse and it's best if you eat there, I was expecting the meat to be dry if you get takeout. But I was pleasantly surprised because not only were the meat not dry, they were not overly salty nor burnt either like other steakhouses I've ordered from. So I can imagine how great the food would taste if you eat there. All the sides were very tasty, even the rice. We ordered the Churrasco Misto with a side of Tropeiro's Beans (this was my least favorite out of the sides because it was just a tad dry and not as tasty as it looks), the potato salad, and yucca fries (so yummy and addictive). Just wish that there were more meat choices (with a tad more seasoning on the meats) or offer sauces that come with the meal and it will be perfect. Can't wait to go back and try more items from the menu! read more

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Let's start with the end of our late lunch first. As my wife and I were leaving, there was a group of about 10 Portuguese speaking people standing in a circle outside the door. My wife opened the door and had to immediately step to her right to avoid them. It was a 55 degree night and she's pregnant, but it had been raining. Before I knew what happened, she's slipped and skidded on her left knee. We were lucky she only jacked up her leg and bled all over her jeans. They have a rubber walkway directly in front of the door, but I tested where she stepped after she fell, and it's like an ice slick. The rest of the experience was just kind of annoying. We were seated and just waited there for instructions. The waitress brought our drinks and we were like "do we order? Do we just go up?" It was confusing because some people had the green and red cards and some didn't. So we went up to the buffet and it's chaos. It didn't help that this tall guy who works there just decided he can cut in front of everyone because I guess he was on break. The garlic steak was dry, same with the chicken and bacon. We liked the sirloin steak and the red dipping sauce. Not sure the Caesar salad had any dressing. Also, if you speak Portuguese, you'll get great service. We just got ignored. The prices weren't terrible, though. Oh, and you get these tickets after they weigh your food. You're supposed to know to bring them back to your table and eventually a server will come around for you to pay. Maybe post some instructions somewhere. read more

Mineirao Steakhouse - Make sure to stay on the rubber pad - Steakhouses Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Food is delicious, service attentive, drinks affordable, my only complaint was for the price we paid, we wish the rotation of meat for churrasco was more consistent. We waited quite some time for what we wanted, despite asking, we left without being served the meat we were looking for and time didn't allow us to wait longer. Great addition to Malden! Definitely worth a visit. read more

Interesting setup - the pricing is confusing for English only speaking clients. It took a little bit of trial and error but we finally figured it out. You either pay a flat price of $45/adult or $20 for kids up to 11 years old for the all you can eat buffet (some desserts excluded) or you pay by the pound at about $12/lb (if the plate is more than half meat, then it's $17/lb) . If paying by the pound , then you have to weigh your food with the cashier , he/she will give you an invoice where your server will tally up the total later . Phew ! Anyway, the food is good - especially their grilled meats. We all ended up with pay by the pound - one plate was about $20-$25 and that was enough for us. read more

Went here with my friend tonight for dinner, great selection of meat choices and sides. Although certain side items looks like it has been sitting for a bit, it was still pretty good. My favorites are top sirloin, brisket, cheese, and cinnamon pineapple. Delish! We went with option #2 for AYCE $39.95pp. Excellent service from our waiter to the guys who serves us the meat. Funny and attentive staffs. We definitely come back, but next time we'll come hungry. So much meat and they make sure to stuff you. Note: Deduct one star, buffet choices where the hot foods are located could be bigger and better. Plus, desserts are additional cost and no refills on soda. read more

New Brazilian steak house just opened near me! Already been there twice within one week. I think nothing else is needed to say about how I LOVE this place. The price is really reasonable for such a Brazilian steakhouses & meat lover as me. OMG the salmon is soooooo damn good I wish it can be served everyday and I L O V E the pichanha (top sirloin? I really wish I can spell and pronounce the name of all the meat but I really can't... which makes it hard for me to ask the waiter for meat every time lol) . All the waiters are so nice and the great atmosphere. The only thing is that the food go clod really quick and cold meat doesn't taste that good as when they are piping hot... I wish that my food can be reheated so I can enjoy it better. This place is perfect besides this problem (probably personal problem because I am a slow eater). read more

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The service was good. Don't try to go on Sunday lunch time. Very busy! You can wait for 30 minutes or more. I went on Friday lunch time , not so busy but I was a little disappointed with my churrasco. A little dry and overcooked but everything was good. Overall I wish them the best. read more

All you can eat Brazilian buffet Have gone to one in a while I tell you before you say boo and start eating The meats come out and your plate if you want will have plenty of different still beefs Sausages chicken pork and lamb The sides are great Brazilian choices Don't fill up on those if you want plenty of the proteins I never like chicken hearts but theirs were tender and mild tasting Plenty of different juices and alcohol drinks too choose from I didn't try desert because I was full BUT they looked great too For a Monday night they were busy which tells you Lots of people agree too read more

It was amazing! I recommend eating there and enjoying their live music if you order online their steak will most likely be medium to well done just keep that in mind, their cheese bread is sooooo good read more

Excellent food and service. First Brazilian BBQ I've seen with great seafood choices, like AYCE lobster legs Great ambiance. Great value for the money. read more

We did table service and it was great. The waiters were so kind and the food was so good. My eyes were bigger than my stomach so I think next time I'll purchase by weight. Restaurant was very beautiful and clean. read more

I've been wanting to try this Brazilian BBQ spot for awhile now since it's opened and finally got the chance to do so. They don't take reservations so it's a first come first serve basis, a table for 2 on a Friday night was about 15-20 minutes which surprisingly was good given the fact that the entire restaurant was packed. They have a hot station as well as BBQ'd meats. You can opt to do AYCE or weigh by the pound. The staff is friendly, but the service is quite slow and there isn't much variety and cuts in terms of meat. Also not sure what it was that I ate here, but I ended up with a stomach ache later that night. read more

Great buffet place. Lots of salads and specialty foods to choose from. The meats are pretty good too.

terrible attendance. disrespectful attendants with my son I never went back to this place, I felt really bad for the way my two year old son just because he ran the waitress looked at him with a scowl and called him a pest read more

We tried Mineirão Steakhouse, and I wish I had trusted my gut after reading the reviews. Dirty table cloths at all the tables they offered us, most were not changed with new guests. The food was bland, buffet not so hot, the Bbq beef and chicharrones dry/hard, Salmon had a couple of bones, and there was a bone on my plate, perhaps from the beans. I did enjoy the beets and the plain white rice! For the table side service, most meats were well done, dry, and also lacked flavor (lack of salt) with the exception of the picańa, which I enjoyed after adding salt. The lamb was horrible, as was the grilled cheese, very cheap and overly squeaky! The one other thing I enjoyed was the spicy chorizo. Save your $45 per person, you will have a much better meal elsewhere. Pleasant staff brought it to 2 stars. read more

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A great, family friendly steakhouse. Good variety and the beef is excellent! You pay by the pound.

Great food! New restaurant! I hope the food quality and service stays consistent. 100% recommend

Best food/service and cleanliness. I highly recommend it. My husband and friends have frequented it several times and continue to enjoy. Our new Place to dine read more

Information in the website is not accurate.....went there to looking for small food container to eat at home.....their website show the picture and price but the attendant told me is not available yet....trying push expensive stuff......so is going to be hard for this restaurant to beat oasis in Medford 16 bucks eat is much as you can ... read more

What a great Brazilian food!!! A must go!! Please, take a moment and try the food. It's amazing food. Also clean and friendly staff. Out of 1 out of a 10 I give a 11 read more