Paulo's was a great experience. A large venue with multiple section and its own parking lot. Ramp style entrance to get in, & then it has a take out order area, a bar area, & a main restaurant area which also has a small bar in it. Service was super fast & efficient. Servers were all polite & professional. The drinks were perfect & the food was incredible. We had the Rodizio and absolutely no part of it disappointed. This place definitely has made my list of places to suggest for work parties &/or retirement dinners. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of everything. I won't do individual Grades this time, as Rodizio is a non-stop assortment of meats & cuts. There was no "weakest link" in this. Disclaimer, I did not eat any of the sides that came with the Rodizio, cause I didn't wanna use up any stomach space, lol. So I can't vouch for those. Grades: Peach Sangria: A Paulo's Old Fashioned: A Rodizio: A+ read more

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Great dining experience and awesome place to have dinner with friends. The only thing I could take a picture of was the salad, because as soon as the food started rolling out, I was focused (we did Rodizio). First of all, the service here is the best I have experienced in years. The employees make you feel welcome, almost as if you are joining them at home for dinner. This place is 1000% made for meat eaters. My favorite was the Chicharron, chicken wrapped in bacon, and the lamb. The French fries were delicious. The sweet plantains were a nice touch and I couldn't get enough. Honestly, I can't say I ate anything bad this night. I look forward to being back. read more

Paulo's Barbeque - House Salad - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

Horrible experience!! Went for my daughter's birthday. Served left I. The middle service and never came back. They sang happy birthday to other people and never acknowledged her. Our food was messed up and they promised us things that never came. They just ignored us and when I spoke to manager he said sorry you feel that way and walked away . Please don't let these People ruin your special event!! read more

I came here as a party of 3 around 5 pm on a Saturday when it was still pretty quiet. By the time we were preparing to leave, it started to get a little busy in the dining area. I ordered the Paulos Picanha & Yucca as an appetizer and the Red Snapper with Brussel Sprouts as my entree. The yucca was a little dry; however, the picanha is worth getting again. The snapper was prepared as a whole fish, but I requested the head to be cut off prior to it hitting the table which they were able to accommodate. I had the Blue Moon draft as my beverage. Everything was very good, and I had enough leftovers for me to enjoy once I made it home. For dessert, I tried the Pineapple with 43 (grilled pineapple, cinnamon flambeed with Liquor 43) which tasted exactly how it is described, refreshing, not heavy at all, easy to put away after dinner. Service met expectations. I would return! read more

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What an amazing place to host a party. With a large upstairs room that easily held 50 people had private bathrooms had dance floor area and a bar. This place is a find the staff goes out of their way to make sure you are happy and have impeccable service frequently asking our guests what they needed and bringing specified items to the table for them. They let us arrive early to decorate and we're so helpful unkind. The food was amazing and plentiful. The house sangria was surely a hit. They even provided a musician who was perfect for her baby shower occasion. Think of them for your next party it is a great place both for food and location and service. read more

Paulo's Barbeque - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Avoid Paulo's Barbecue, I spent $250 on a large order, got home, and realized the entire order was wrong. When I called, they apologized and told me to come back and they'd fix it. Sounds simple--but it wasn't. When I returned, the manager was shockingly rude, unprofessional, and outright nasty. Instead of taking responsibility for their mistake, I was met with attitude and told--in a confrontational tone--that I needed to bring all the incorrect food back before anything would be corrected. No apology, No accountability. Just hostility over their own error. Mistakes happen, but treating paying customers like this--especially after a $250 order--is unacceptable. Terrible customer service and a manager who clearly doesn't know how to handle basic issues. read more

To begin with, the service was terrible. I had to ask for menus. They served us old reheated bread. As a matter of fact, all of meals seemed like they were reheated. The only good thing we had was the pork belly appetizer. The steak and chicken were dry as well as the rice. Not sure why all the good reviews bc our experience was subpar and we will not be going back. read more

Paulo's Barbeque - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

The first time I came to this restaurant was a great experience. I even left a good review but it won't let me edit my review so I'm going to talk about my experience here. This is my third time here. The second time I came, I came with about eight people and we were upstairs and the service was not great and I just thought it was because we were upstairs. We were constantly waiting for meat rotations and us not having tongs was a constant issue. Today was the third time I came to the restaurant for my sister-in-law's birthday and this was one of the worst restaurant experience I've ever had in my entire life. Not only did the two families that came after us get serviced first before us, but our waiter disappeared for his break 30 minutes in. He never came back to apologize or acknowledge us whatsoever. The meat wasn't rotating well amongst the tables, and we were constantly waiting for meat. There were about three birthdays at this establishment and not once was the birthday girl at our table acknowledged. When my father in law Spoke to the manager, the manager said " sorry you feel that way" and walked off and didn't ask us what he could do to make anything better. I am in the entertainment business and I use to work in customer service.... this was not it. A lot of the meats were out of stock and it felt like we were neglected. We will not be returning to this place at all nor will I recommend it...... read more

Our first visit here was nearly flawless, great service, the manager sat with us and was very personable and spoke with me and my family for a while and made a personable impression. I recommended this place for a friends night out with 7-10 people and we were put upstairs and weren't given tongs for the rodizio, so there was no heat upstairs, and the rodizio servers would usually forget to bring tongs for our table so they would have to double back downstairs and get tongs every.single.time. It was very embarrassing and didn't compare to the first service that I experienced. Despite that, me and my family came for my little sisters birthday and our waiter went on break/lunch and left our table hanging with no service for 30-40 minutes without a waiter to pick up his table. On top of that they did not sing my little sister happy birthday or even acknowledge my little sisters birthday despite the fact my father called it in ahead of time. When my father addressed the bad service to the manager he said "I'm sorry you feel that way" and just left the conversation at that and didn't even try to help make things right or at the very least acknowledge that the service may have been subpar. We weren't looking for a comped dinner service, but just some sort of acknowledgment of the service we received was not very well. Me and my family will not be returning here after tonight's service. read more

I had some extra Cash App money to use, so I decided to order DoorDash since it's linked to checkout. I came across Paulo's while browsing restaurants. The food arrived fast and hot. I ordered the fish fillet sandwich, chicken and beef empanada duo, mozzarella sticks, and carrot cake. Everything tasted great, though one of the beef empanadas had a wad of fat... not ideal. read more

Absolutely love Paulo's. The pichana apaulito is a go to of mine. Such an awesome price for such a flavorful piece of pichana! I have not had anything from this restaurant I have not loved. Additionally, the staff, servers and even the people who sit at the bar are just all around great, welcoming vibes. Food brings people together, Paulo's does just that. Pro tip: ask for the house made garlic hot sauce read more

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Great staff very welcoming ambiance and the food was delicious we will be back here soon. Must try the octopus appetizer. The manager was very attentive and friendly as well. read more

Been going here for years today I ordered a Brazilian steak sandwich with french fries it was pretty good a pieces of fat in the meat but nothing too bad and the french fries was good as well. My waiter was very attentive and nice and the food came out in a decent amount of time. There's a main dining room and theres seats in the bar area so you can have a nice romantic dinner section or a hanging out section. They also have out door seating in the warmer months. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in South Plainfield read more

Paulo's Barbeque - BRAZILIAN STEAK SANDWICH - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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SO GLAD we tried this rodizio place out! The meats were soft and fresh, not overcooked and old and chewy like some other places. It is $50pp for rodizio, which is fairly priced. Great customer service and the owner constantly walks around to check up on patrons. I LOVE THEIR GARLIC SHRIMPS, PICANHA, SAUSAGES AND GRILLED PINEAPPLE! Will be back!!!! read more

Party of 6 on a very busy Saturday night, food came timely and cooked perfectly, the staff was amazing, the host walked around speaking to the customers, felt very welcome! Will definitely be back here! Thank you for a great evening! A++++ read more

Food is Good, perfect and delicious. Waitress was very kind and very knowledgeable of the food that we wanted to order. The ambience was perfect, good vibes felt!! Paulo's nowadays is a good place to eat lunch or eat from the menu if you wish. This place is amazing!! read more

Food here is amazing, and cannot be beat. My girlfriend and I discovered this place about 2 weeks ago, and we've been back for seconds. We went to Fogo De Chao (Bridgwater), about a month ago, and was disappointed by their dismal meat selection and service, then discovered this place which is superb. The staff here is super friendly, and attentive. The meat carvers come by non-stop to the table, with a wide assortment of meats. Definitely a great place to check out if you're craving good quality meats, and come with an appetite. read more

Absolutely wonderful staff - so friendly- been coming here for years and they make you feel like home. Kenny owner, son is Thomas and the staff- Mateo, Rick, and everyone on the team is so customer friendly and personable. Highly recommended especially if you are local. read more

Paulo's Barbeque - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

The meals where perfect, as usual. The service was spot on, thank you Thomas. And attentive. We really enjoy Paulo's. We will be back. read more

Paulo's Barbeque - Birthday dinner with family. - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

The food is amazing. Delicious! And when you go, ask for William. He took very good care of us!

We came for a birthday party, we had a big group. The service was impeccable and the food was wonderful . Special shout out to Will who was our main server and the rest of the team that took great care of us. We will be back! read more

This manager moved my drink while I was in the bathroom to give it to these people and when I asked why he said he didn't think it was a big thing and it was tight on the end @paulosbbqsp I have never seen anyone move a drink to give someone else a seat second picture was where they could've sat cause it was another seat at the bar I come here all the time I ordered food and a couple drinks and never seen this and when I mentioned was it because the color of my skin he got all upset yeah I need to talk to Kenny never coming back read more

Paulo's Barbeque - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Always outstanding! The fried pineapple to end the night is fantastic. Get the the all you can eat but don't expect to bring anything home. It's clear on the menu, no doggy bags but still totally worth it. As long as the restaurant uses the leftovers.. read more

Although the manager was not disrespectful with the tone he spoke to me with his words were concerning. I returned a chicken soup, photos below, I am used to the customary chicken soup base with chicken and vegetables in it. No disrespect to the Brazilian version but this particular version I received was mostly tomato basil and a few pieces of chicken in it. Although the manager said it doesn't bother him either way that he'll just throw it in the trash , that he would never go to a restaurant of a different culture order something and then bring it back, that he did not make a mistake and that I did not say chicken noodle soup. All I stated when I returned the soup was that I'm I'm used to a different soup and I wanted to exchange it for mozzarella sticks, which is only under three dollar difference. He stated that he respected my opinion but if he did he would not say that he would not return something because he doesn't like it, that he has been a restaurant owner for so many years and eating around the world and he would never bring something back. This shows his discontentment for my decision which counteracts his statement of respecting my decision. Although I did not ask for my customary chicken noodle soup I also did not ask for tomato basil cream with chicken in it either. Ironically if you Google Brazilian chicken soup it still doesn't look like their version. I still respect the restaurant but felt a little uneasy with the managers speech. My entire purchase was $32 and I just wanted to exchange the soup. I never said he made a mistake, I never said I didn't like it, it's just the chicken soup I was looking for was different mainly the one you eat when you have a cold. I actually did attempt to look on the menu to see their chicken soup and what they had in it and didn't see it. Its disheartening to see that an under three dollar exchange needed a speech from the manager. He appeared to be offended by the return and just didn't understand my point of view, by stating he wouldn't bring it back means that I shouldn't and should keep or throw away something something I paid for but do not like. For him to state he never complains when he orders is a restaurant manager's point of view. and also note I did not complain I just simply asked for an exchange. Lesson learned, I will be asking different cultures different restaurants from now on how do they make their chicken soup. he asked if I've ever been to Brazil. I was born and lived United States for 52 years, I have respect for people cultures and ordering. Over here any place as I told him if I take you to any restaurant and just say chicken soup or even chicken noodle soup it's going to come with noodles or rice and a clear base with vegetables at times. No hard feelings read more

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Excellent service with great food, best bartender and amazing staff running the restaurant!

My experience was unpleasant, I don't know what's happening with this restaurant, yesterday I went with my family, super happy to enjoy but that rodicio all burnt without knowing and the ribs were in pieces and all burnt, we will not go back, and there is a waiter who wears a ponytail and watches you as if you were stealing something, what a disappointment please I write this so that it doesn't happen to other people, return to the quality of meats that you offered before read more

The restaurant has changed hands. I recently went in to get empanadas as my Litmus test. I wasn't disappointed. They are flavorful and worth the money. They are stuffed with what I believe to be fresh ingredients and a touch of love. The young lady and gentleman at the counter were courteous and friendly. I am planning to go in to the restaurant to see if the service is as good as it was prior to the owner change. I don't notice any changes to the restaurant physically however there is an order of mothballs and something else I can't put my finger on as you walk through the front door. Other than that the restaurant appears clean and well maintained. When I go in to dine I will provide pictures and an update. Until then go get the empanadas and order the garlic chicken. read more

I ordered the BBQ chicken platter. Extremely small for 14.25. Not only was I bieng overcharged for the quanity of food The quality was appalling. The chicken was dry overcooked with a horrible taste. Such a waste of money! When I called I was offered no correction. Terrible customer service. You should be ashame of yourself serving such poor quality of food. This place has really declined! read more

Great food,service is great ambiance is great as well. I learned of Paulos while driving for DoorDash and I'm hooked! read more

Great ambience and nice service with Brazilian/Portuguese classics like picanha, paella, and all--you-can-eat rodizio. Salgadinha appetizers were as deep-fried crunchy tasty as you'd expect. Wife got the picanha slices which generously thick and much as I remember from Brazil. I ordered the Branzino which frankly was overdone and a bit dried out. The sides were fantastic, particularly the Brussels sprouts, which were cooked in about twice their weight in butter and flavored with just the right bit of sweetness. Overall I'll be coming back, but next time I'm sticking to red meat. read more

I think the food here is good. I like the empanadas myself. The wait time was minimal, and the service was good. I feel the manager was helpful and on top of things. I liked the vibe here, it was my first time coming in but won't be my last. Worth checking out. read more

First time here. Made reservations online and seated upon arrival. Loved the different sections of the building. There's a take out corner and a bar area with tvs and even an outside patio. We were seated at a nice table in the dining area. Everyone we met greeted us kindly with smiles. Our server was Isabel. She was very enthusiastic and helpful. We had the full rodizio and ordered cocktails, apps, and dessert. Our burger sliders were so delicious. The full rodizio came with a yummy selection of sides including fries, fried bananas, blackbeans, rice, yucca flour, and pico. The varieties of meat were seasoned perfectly and cooked to our perfect temperature. The rate at which food came out was also perfect and we had time to rest a tiny bit between courses and varieties of meat. We somehow still managed to save a tiny space for dessert, and the tres leches and serradura were both delicious. Would definitely come back to enjoy andother Rodizio experience or even just try different entrees without over stuffing ourselves! read more

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I finally made it back into Paulos BBQ after not being there for a decent while. They are now under new ownership and management and I must say they've made a pretty seamless transition upholding the original BBQ and rodizio menu while bringing in a new executive chef from a Brazilian steakhouse in NYC. The traditional BBQ was delicious and the expanded menu with various cuts of meat and new apps were well plated and prepared. I ordered the cowboy steak for two to myself and absolutely crushed it! The sangria was fresh and also loved the picanha sliders. Quality meat! The service was exceptional in the dining room and it seemed like they mobbed at the take out counter all night. Great to see the liqueur license being put to good use. Excited to get back in there with a group to experience the ALL YOU CAN EAT rodizio!! read more

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GARLIC SHRIMP AND YELLOW RICE - The exterior and interior of the building are appealing for a medium sized eatery. Ifs a nice place to eat out. I Had garlic shrimp and yellow rice. Rice was plump, moistened, and flavorful. The shrimp were a little overcooked to the point that a few were mushy. Yet it was a takeout order, and perhaps the shrimp cooked further in the closed container. The flavor of the shrimp and sauce was good , but were on the smaller size portion wise. read more

Not sure when this changed but I've been getting the garlic chicken breast platter for years. It always was enough chicken for my small family until my last visit. Three little chicken breast over a pan full of rice is far from a platter and what was provided in the past. Lost a valued customer here read more

The food was mediocre, the service was extremely slow. There was one waiter serving on the floor and the manager spent his time talking to his friends at the bar. My friend ordered a chicken dish that did not look nor taste appealing. When she went to speak with the manager, his demeanor was very combative and he was insistent that nothing was wrong with the order and he could not take it back. Never returning! read more

Good food! Ordered the pork ribs and chicken last weekend and my family loved it. Portion sizes were generous so will order again.

Always a great time at Paulo's. Share a sangria pitcher with you and your loved ones while you enjoy the rodizio, or one of the larger dishes. I've had the shrimp's from here and they are to die for, smokey and full of garlicky flavor. To top it off, I got a serradura for dessert and it was just right to finish the meal. Lovely service and a great atmosphere. read more

Great service good food like always great hear everyone was so nice. Used to come !!!!!!!!!!!

I need a wheel barrel to roll me outta here after eating all this delicious food. Best drink is the bourbon berry lemonade read more

Paulo's Barbeque - Chicken! - Portuguese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

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