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    Mr. Pampas

    4.0 (229 reviews)
    PriceyBrazilian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Rosalee I.

    If you are ever in Tijuana and craving Brazillian churrasco. Come here! Prices are half the prices of what you would pay in the US. If im not eating street tacos, this where you will find me. Ambiance is contemporary dinning. As far as I know, one can pay in MXN pesos or use their card.

    Pampas. Can't miss it.
    Jonathan A.

    Every time we're in Mexico, Mr. Pampas is the first stop. Not the airport tacos. Not the hotel check-in. We pull up here like it's a family tradition written in stone. This place is a steak-driven fever dream. Brazilian-style buffet where the meat keeps coming like it signed a Netflix deal. Garlic steak, bacon-wrapped steak, spicy cuts that hit like the final round of Chopped. The chicken's not playing either -- grilled, glazed, spinning off skewers like it's auditioning for So You Think You Can Cook. You start at the salad bar thinking you're about to pace yourself -- then by plate three, you're full-blown Leo behavior: dramatic, indulgent, refusing to back down. The staff? All-stars. Friendly, fast, and smoother than a Drake album rollout. They catch your vibe quick -- no small talk, just "you ready for round five?" energy. Ambiance is undefeated. You can bring your girl, your homies, or your entire family tree. Feels upscale without being uptight. Like if The Bear opened a rodizio in Tijuana and actually let you breathe. Bottom line: this place doesn't miss. You leave full, happy, and slightly concerned about how much meat your body can actually process.

    Clean and nice restaurant
    Paul I.

    Nice Brazilian restaurant with some good options. The service is outstanding and all meat meats are delicious. The self serve bar area has plenty of Brazilian and even some Mexican dishes. I'll be back...

    Bonnie Y.

    We went to Mr Pampas Otay location for my son's birthday. I've had better food at other AYCE Brazilian steak houses. The price was reasonable, about $25 for adults and half price for kids. I didn't like the food from the buffet area. The desserts were ok. They brought ice cream to our table and we thought they were a part of AYCE but apparently it's an additional charge. My ice cream with a splash of Baileys was about $12. Also, I told the waiter that we were there to celebrate my son's birthday. They brought out a cheesecake for him and that was an additional charge that we didn't know about. Just be aware of additional charges.

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    Garrin S.

    Excellent customer service! We were helped by an endless barrage of staff that resulted in quick service and very full plates of food! There was an amazing variety of side dishes to choose from. The table side meat service and variety of meat served was the best part. The ambiance was noisy... but it was very busy.

    Mis favoritas de la barra de ensaladas
    Jaclyn M.

    No puedes venir a Tijuana sin pasar por Mr. Pampa's. La ensalada de zanahoria con piña y el filete mignon son mis favoritas

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    Sherry A.

    Service was outstanding. Come with an empty stomach bc there's so much food. Some of the food at the salad bar could be improved but the meats are excellent. I would for sure go back. The prime rib cut was juicy with a perfect crust and a nice garlicky flavor. Oh and don't miss the flambé pineapple its the absolute best.

    My first dish: Beets, tomato and mozzarella and green beans accompanied with a traditional mojito.

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    Lots of options very delicious and way cheaper than options in USA meat quality not the same but excellent service and cannot beat the price

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    Food is soo good the flavor is all great. The quality is fresh. One of my favorite spots in tj

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    3 years ago

    Excellent service! Thank you Alejandra! La comida is so delicious! Y los Muchachos que cortan la carne bien Nice también love it Here!

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    Great place! I go here every other time. I visit my dentist in Tijuana! Food is OnPoint. Great prices.

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    i was there last saturday,for the first time i highly recommend the food and service, i will go back again

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    It's so incredibly affordable given that it's an all you can eat Brazilian Steak House.

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    Churrascaria Do Brasil

    (101 reviews)

    Zona Río

    Brazilian bbq spot not too far from the main downtown area. I got here around lunch time. In the…read moremiddle, they have a huge spread of various salads, from traditional vegetable salads to seafood salads, ceviche, potatoes, cheeses, etc. On the side, they have some pasta, pizza and sliders. You'd think that they have this for the Americans, but don't overlook the sliders, they're not your usual dry burger sliders! They're al pastor sliders complete with pineapple! They also have cocktails and margaritas but I decided not to get alcoholic drinks this time around. The dessert section is huge. Each dessert is a bite-sized portion so you can try a little bit of everything! And of course the meats! I loved the beef, pork and the sausages that I got. For some reason, all the chicken ones didn't really hit the spot for me. They weren't bad though. The grilled shrimps were particularly juicy and good.

    This is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse in Tijuana's Zona Rio enclave. I've come here…read moreseveral times, and every time I've left satisfied. Parking here is no problem, they have a sizable lot, as well as valet parking. The place is pretty big, clean, and nicely decorated. One we got our table, we went to the salad bar area and got a plate of whatever items were going to complement our choices of meat. At the table, we got a tab where green meant we wanted to be offered a cut of meat, and red meant stop. I mainly went for the lean beef and chicken cuts. The meat options were tasty, and the variety at the salad bar was pretty good. At the tail end of dinner, we were offered cinnamon flavored pineapple, which is one of my favorites. This Brazilian steakhouse is on point. The staff here was friendly, attentive, and efficient. The meal was as satisfying as the experience here. I recommend it.

    Mr Pampas

    Mr Pampas

    (24 reviews)

    Zona Río

    Meat was Cool Almost Like A Knockoff fogo de chow Buffet…read morewasn't great the fish didn't look great or smell good look like it's been sitting out to long the meat was good but they are very stingy with the meat like really small pieces it's kind of ridiculous and they kinda Make you feel like your doing something wrong when asking for more meat because they cut razor blade size portions also they charge for water and also they don't do the math right with the conversion something that's 76$ they put 80 and let you know tip isn't included they need to learn to be properly trained and serve better portions it's all you can eat cmon now Also takes forever to get steak they try and give you the crappy meat instead of the good meat kinda crazy also the desert is old hard stale alotta stuff there is been out to long and doesn't look good they have 4 types of Alfredo and that don't look right the fries were bland and tasted horrible but the picanha was bomb they said 20$ a person more like 26$ but all good I'm full I waited mostly for the good meat to come out the carvers are afraid to cut a thick slice because they are watched by management different countries different rules I guess

    Delicious buffet and beautiful interior. The service was top tier. We all loved the cuts and…read morevariety of options available. We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and they gave her a cheesecake with a sparkler candle on it and sang for her. It was a memorable night and we recommend it! P.S They even have a kid's room so mom and dad can enjoy their dinner LOL

    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego - These peppers have more flavor than a habanero, but no heat.

    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego

    (244 reviews)

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    I enjoyed a very nice lunch here with a friend. We had the full lunch which included the salad bar…read moreand the meats offered during lunch. The meats that they carve or offer at the table were all delicious. I was very pleased that each one offered their own characteristics with textures and flavors. I do have to admit that there were favorites among the parade of grilled meats. The picanha steak cut or sirloin cap was not only well seasoned, tender, and juicy, but also grilled to a nice medium or a beautiful pink. The grilled tri-tip was great too, and the Parmesan cheese crusted chicken thighs were very tasty and tender. Other stand outs were the bacon wrapped beef and chicken, the Berkshire pork (pernil) served with a lime wedge, and the linguica or traditional Brazilian sausage. Honestly, all the meats were quite tasty. The offerings at the salad bar were quite impressive, too. If you do just the salad bar when you visit, I think you will be very satisfied. The fresh mozzarella salad was wonderful and came with fresh pearl mozzarella balls. I was very impressed with the cucumber tomatoes salad, and the Rodizio BLT Salad. The salad bar also offered many other items like ceviche, a variety of salads, breads, cold cuts and cheese, and fruits. If you are not a huge meat eater, the salad bar is just right for you. Hospitality was great from the minute we walked in. "Jon" not only provided hospitality with a great sense of humor, but also efficient service. In fact, all the gents who provided the proteins at the table were in good spirits and friendly. I like that this Brazilian Steak House offers plenty of free parking, unlike others downtown, San Diego, and it is priced at a more reasonable price.

    Plenty of parking and a great set up. We were quickly seated and Taylor, our waitress greeted us…read more We had reservations. Taylor explained the process and we were off to the salad bar. They had many salads, breads, pastas, etc. I recommend a light salad (so you don't fill up) and then whatever sides you would typically eat with steak (e.g., mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and/or a roll). Your green and red marker is placed with the green up when you are open for meats. The team comes around with bacon wrapped steak, different steak options, ham, fish, bacon wrapped chicken, spicy chicken, grilled pineapple and the like. A few tips, just because you get an option, you don't need to eat it. Don't be wasteful, but don't eat what you don't like. It's not a sprint so slowly get more food and note your favorites and leave room for those. You can tell the servers what you like and they will come by when they have that option available. You can easily eat too much here. It's not worth the pain. Stop before you get to that spot. It's about $55 for dinner with meat. Think of what you would pay for at a steak house, about $55 for steak and sides. Drinks (the pina colada was a cool presentation) are extra and so are deserts from the dessert tray (again, like a steak house) Alex was a great server and helped share what the more popular cuts are. Taylor was a great waitress too. Cool art on the walls and an occasional loud birthday song in Portuguese with a drum and tambourine to be careful if you are sensitive to loud noises. A great experience on the pricier side but worth at least one trip for the experience.

    Mr. Pampas - brazilian - Updated May 2026

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