You are NOT going to find a better meal for the money in Sao Paulo! This place has a pretty great…read moresalad bar and a sweet dessert bar. The selection of meats is not as extensive as other churascarias, but the meats (which include sirloin, rib eye, spicy and mild sausage, chicken breasts and thighs, and chicken hearts) are more than enough to satisfy your appetite. Extra garlic is available for whichever selection you make, too. Come hungry, and if you don't walk out with a full belly, it's your own fault!

Food was good as usual, but it wasn't hot. The atmosphere is always nice, and it's a nice place to…read moregrab a fast bite to eat. If you ever need anything just ask and they will get it for you. The picanha tonight wasn't that flavorful unfortunately.

Come hungry to sample the food of Brazil's famed Minas Gerais region. There's a lot of pork and…read morecarbs aplenty - rice, mashed potatoes and of course, manioc in many varieties! At lunch they offer a buffet which I took advantage of, indulging in a little of everything given that this was my first foray into comida mineira. Now I understand why Brazilians so revere the food from this part of the country. At the conclusion of your meal, help yourself to a shot of cachaça from the barrel behind the desserts!

Friendly staff, but the guy stood by and seemed to watch us while we ate. I'm sure he was there to…read morebe ready for our needs, but it was a little creepy. We dined on a holiday, so there were very few patrons. The buffet was good and most of the food was hot. You can also order grilled meats to your liking. The salad bar was quite varied and included a few soups. The main bar was extensive and I tried to sample a bit of everything. I loved the okra! Because of the holiday, they didn't have any cakes out, just a selection of puddings. Some were good, others were...interesting. There is also a kind of tequila with little plastic cups for shots. We had all had 2 each, a nice way to end the night. There was a cherry liqueur, but to me it was too much like cough syrup, so I didn't enjoy that. I had to caiprihanas, and while good, they were over $8 each and I wound up spending more on drinks than the meal! If I return, I'd not order the drinks. It's not the best buffet I've been to in Sao Paulo, but I was not disappointed in the food.

I've been to Aquarela many times throughout the years and I love their food, specially the buffet…read morefor lunch. I'm thinking of trying them for dinner now. Deliscious food.

I came here for a quick dessert/ coffee spot and definitely had a good time. I heard a lot about…read moretheir lunch buffet and certainly will have to come back for that. But for now the breakdown: MENU The expresso is standard like anywhere else but the special touch comes with the spoons of brigadeiros. Nice touch to it and I love it. The desserts were ok and I wasn't blown away. DECOR/ AMBIANCE The restaurant is inside this beautiful antique theatre. Very nice restoration of the restaurant and to keep its inner beauty that was firstly created in the area. A nice touch to the overall feel. SERVICE It was a bit slow to say the least. Very friendly staff but not the fastest at all. WOW FACTOR The ambiance of the location is definitely what makes me want to come back. OVERALL Good experience, will definitely need to come back for the lunch buffet to have a better sense on what to expect here.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place. The buffet they have is very elaborate, fresh and well…read morepriced. Lunch was 35R$, about $18 USD. Drinks are extra. Full fruit and veggie spread, rice and beans, pasta with bolognese meat sauce, chicken, fresh grilled meat, pot stickers, fish, desserts, etc. it was all really good. Because we don't speak Portuguese and didn't know the custom, we had to ask. You basically get seated, grab a tray, and get your food. Near the end of the line, their is someone at the grill and you let him know what type of meat you want. Them the desserts, then they weigh your plate but you do NOT pay then. You get a coupon that you'll use to pay at the end. Grab you'd silverware, too, in this line. You sit and most eat on their tray. Drinks are extra, and if you want water, you'll pay for that, too. Be sure you say "agua mineral" or "no gas" if you want regular flat water. Easy walk from our hotel (7-10 minutes) and clearly a local favorite. Very tasty and good service. Not a five star because it is not fine dining. I could not tell f there was a menu to order from or not. We'll definitely go there again. There's also a happy hour.

We stopped by Capim Santo for lunch though it was quite the journey getting there. This Brazilian…read morerestaurant, with a celebrated chef, used to be located in a different location. One which still shows up on Google. We Ubered to the old location and spent a while trying to find a restaurant that is no longer more. My Brazil guidebook touched on their lunch buffet. That is no more at the new location either. The current location is inside a museum. You have to pay admission to the museum to dine at the restaurant. Even if you have no interest in checking out the museum. Safe to say, we were off to a rocky start. Things did turn around magically, however. Admission to the museum pays to help preserve the Amazon. At least our money was going to a good cause. Sustainability is a theme here as you see sustainable materials being used throughout the restaurant. We were seated on the lovely patio which is made to recreate the Amazon with a lot of greenery and trees. I started off with a fresh juice as I looked over the menu. I ordered the pork cutlet with tomato risotto. It may have been my favorite dish on my Brazil trip. The pork was succulent and flavorful. The risotto mirrored it as the fresh tomatoes and combination of ingredients made it arguably the best risotto I've ever had. Service was good. Capim Santo is not cheap. And we ran into a couple of frustrating roadblocks. But with that being said, I can't fail to applaud the restaurant for the quality of its food and the lovely surroundings.

For a restaurant in the hospital, this was impressive. The buffet had traditional Brazilian food,…read moreincluding hearts of palm, rice, beans, feijoada, and much more. We ordered a pastel de carne seca, which is similar to like a shredded beef empanada, but significantly better. It was insane. Going there brought me joy during a difficult time

Barbacoa is a very nice Brazilian steakhouse, and the ambiance and service were solid. It's the…read moreclassic churrascaria experience -- similar to Fogo de Chão -- with a full buffet, salad bar, and endless cuts of meat brought to the table. Here's the thing: I don't eat steak, pork, or most of the meats they specialize in, and I'm not a big fan of buffet or all‑you‑can‑eat restaurants in general. We came here because a coworker invited us, and she was being really kind, so I didn't think to check the price beforehand. I ended up only eating the salad, and with dessert my total came to about $66. For someone who doesn't eat the main attraction, that price felt a bit high -- honestly, I felt a little ripped off, LOL. Not the restaurant's fault at all; this is exactly how churrascarias work. It just wasn't the best match for my eating habits. Next time, I'll politely turn down the invite or suggest a different spot that fits my preferences better. But if you do enjoy steakhouse-style dining and want the full Brazilian churrasco experience, Barbacoa delivers exactly what it promises.

Wow is all I can say! In a city full of Churrascarias, this one is the absolute best! The food, the…read moreservice, the ambiance- all top shelf! I love several other Churrasacarias in São Paulo, but this one is a real standout. We had a group dinner with friends and coworkers, and we were led to a large table, and the staff fawned all over us. They were very accommodating and friendly. The food and wine were all top-notch, and they brought whatever cut of meat you asked for, instead of waiting for the "good stuff" like the Picanha. The salad bar was great as well, although I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have any Feijoada, which is usually a staple at any Churrascaria in Brazil. Again, there are several good Churrascarias here, but if you want the best, you won't get any better than Barbacoa!