I'm Brazilian and I went to Barbacoa first time with my Asian American husband and both of use were…read morevery pleased with the food on Barbacoa! The barbecue is delicious and all the sides are very high quality! The wait to get it was not fun but definitely worth, the service is fast and friendly. The ambiance is clean and well organized! Definitely going back once visiting Brasil

Great as always. Some people like this better than fogo. They do it more of a table service style…read more I do like the fogo wine list more.

This Brazilian steakhouse has parking available and the first curb view is charming and inviting…read more The inside decor is upscale and the restroom doors even open automatically. World class service begins the moment you walk in as someone opens the door for you. The service gets even better from there. Food is brought immediately as many servers offer different cuts of meat. The buffet bar offers salmon , sushi, salads and much more. Each time I discarded something like a straw wrapper on my table someone picked it up within 30 seconds. Amazing service! The biggest surprise for me other than the service was the cream de papaya desert. It was better than ice cream.

** Update ** I decided to give them another try and this time the steaks were cooked to…read moreperfection. They also have bacalao dishes, shrimp, and risotto that looked good but I was there for the rodizio!

Gorgeous restaurant! You wouldn't expect the stunning and breathtaking views from the exterior but…read moreonce inside, I couldn't help but marvel at the huge tree, wood beams, beautiful decor, immense wine cooler and liquor wall. I fully appreciated the blanket and heaters that were brought over as it was a chilly evening, yet we were still "indoors" but not. Service was impeccable, with every member of the staff ensuring our experience was top notch and food met our expectations. I chose the slowly roasted beef ribs rice and was not expecting savory goodness that arrived! The beef ribs melted in my mouth and the rice was so incredibly flavorful - I would order this over and over again! Of all the restaurants I've been to, Figueira Rubaiyat has by far the one of the most extensive wine list I've seen, featuring many different wines from around the world, including Brazil of course! There is also a gift shop that should not be missed because of the very unique items that are found here - and a place I'll need to visit next time I'm in the area again! The entire experience is one that should not be missed. Every detail and every bite was absolute perfection!

This was by far one of the best restaurants and steakhouses I've been to in a long time. I…read moreabsolutely loved the tomahawk steak we had--it was marbled to perfection, deep-seared and rendered just right, and unbelievably delicious. I was literally still dreaming about it the next day; the food was really that good. Another standout dish was the braised short rib with sticky rice, a Brazilian specialty that was mouthwateringly delicious, with the beef and rice combo melting in your mouth. The toppings and sides were excellent as well. This was at an upscale restaurant, and the bill came out to half of what we would normally pay in the states. Food like this would cost at least two to three hundred dollars in California! For the price we are paying and the quality we are receiving, this is absolutely outrageous. I'd really like to see São Paulo's state government clean up its act and do more for the city, because there's no reason it shouldn't be a top tourist destination. I'm not much of a foodie, so it's nice having friends who are. You can just trust their recommendations and go along for the ride!!

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!

If you have never been to Fogo de Chao IN Brazil, you're missing out! The quality of the meat and…read moreespecially all of the options of picanha just hit differently. Is there an enormous salad bar? YES! Did I eat any of it? NO! WHY?! Because I could not stop wanting more and more of the delicious meat options. There is plenty of room inside for a large group and the service is spectacular. You never need to look for your server, they just keep coming back to fill your plate. The drinks are made with love (of course a caipirinha is obligatory) and there are plenty of dessert options to share (if you still have room). Even if you have been to a Fogo de Chao elsewhere, come to Brazil and taste the reasons why they are the BEST at making meats. Sorry for the absence of pictures...I was so busy devouring the flavorful options I forgot!

We do have these types of restaurants in the US. Typically was a lot more seafood on the buffet,…read morehowever, the fruits and vegetables displayed were delicious. Service was great every time I got up and returned to my table a server pulled the chair for me and that was very elegant. Meat or fantastically prepared on the skewers and the dessert was awesome. I will definitely be back.

If you are tired of Fogo de Chao but still need your rodizio fix, South's Place offers a breath of…read morefresh air. The quintessentially Portugese name for this place could not be pronounced by American tourists so they changed it to "south's place" to attract more non-Brazillians (jk). The salad bar is endless and offers a nice collection of sliced tomatos and salmon sashimi. "Pekeno" is the word you need to use to ask for smaller cuts because they will try to stuff you within your first 5 minutes of sitting down. Take your time, keep your bites small and think of the children and you just might survive this experience.

actually I am a big fan of this place. The first choice for me to go with my family and friends…read more (yea, of course, I have to go to Fogo de Chao or Jardineiro with customers). Needless to say, meats are all very good and salad bar are all fresh ingredients with some salmon sashimi (honestly I would go to other place for sushi). I guess garcons are all very well trained and the chief guy (he wears jacket of different color) commands his team pretty well. They are all friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for tourists also. After your stomach is so full, you can walk around in Shopping Morumbi till you feel comfortable! Oh. don't forget to ask for Papaya cream for desert. This will help digesting tons of meat.

We were in town for Convention and we wanted to end our adventure with a memorable evening. The…read morelocal friends recommended Fogo. The evening started with meeting the team. Mr. Carlos, Rodrigo and George these gentlemen helped to give us more than a meal but an experience. The Charrisca style meats are wonderful. But it is the staff at Fogo that makes it a memory. The only thing I enjoyed better was being with my family. This will be our tradition from now on. Muito Obrigado

From the owner: Há 35 anos servindo os melhores cortes de carne, com o melhor da tradição gaúcha…read more Acompanhamentos escolhidos a dedo e amplas cartas de vinhos e cervejas para tornar sua experiência única. São 37 endereços, 10 no Brasil, 25 nos Estados Unidos, Porto Rico e México.

4.5 stars... Real quick (just like our lunch here)- my work peers and I went here for a quick lunch…read morebecause we were in a time crunch, but still hankering for some great steak. Our office is very close by, so one of the locals suggested this spot in the stylish JK mall. Great choice... the steak, in terms of quality, was probably the best we had while in São Paulo. If it were just steak perhaps I wouldn't be as impressed. But all of the sides were also top-notch (and this was on the heels of a not-so-impressive visit to the so-called "tree" restaurant). The cherry on top was the excellent service and the prix fixe option which got us in-and-out of here in record time. To be honest I wish we had more time to savor the truly elevated cuisine. Check them out if you want a great steakhouse experience (note: it don't come cheap)...

So I asked a friend while I was here from the USA, where can I get a great steak since I heard the…read morebeef was so good in Brazil. I was directed to come here. I ordered a Rib eye medium rare. The meat was cooked well and the flavor was okay, but it was filled with grizzel and made it tough to eat. I was very disappointed. I was hoping to compare it to a good steak house in the USA but I wasn't able to. The staff was good and they gave me a waiter who spoke English.

What a delightful find in the Food Court beside the Sheraton WTC--Sao Paulo. There were just 4…read moreoutlets open at the time of my visit--Burger King, McDonald's a Japanese Poke Bowl place and Mania de Churrasco. 3 retail staff young men were happily devouring their meals from MdC, so I ordered my plate as well--a Bife de Chorizo with fries, 7 grain rice, Caesar Salad. I added 2 Longaniza and a Pao (a lot like their cheese bread but grilled!). The Longaniza was on the firm dry side but so flavorful it perked up the grainy rice that had a reed like wild rice flavor. The fries were spot on pomme frites and the caesar salad was alright--fresh and good dressing. My steak was grilled spot on medium, and had a lovely char. Firm bite like a proper sirloin with a deep beefiness that satisfied. I ordered a refreshing passion fruit lemonade to brighten the meal and enjoyed munching on the passion fruit seeds.