This place is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away and completely unassuming, it delivered…read moreone of the most memorable meals I've had in a long time. I ordered the short rib, and it was outstanding--perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and served over a rich parmesan risotto that struck the right balance of creamy and savory. The red wine demi-glace brought everything together with a deep, refined flavor that you'd expect from a much more upscale spot. The crispy pork belly, though, completely stole the show. Easily the best I've ever had--perfectly crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. I travel frequently and dine out often, so it takes a lot to impress me--but this place did exactly that. The atmosphere was relaxed and authentic, and despite the "hole-in-the-wall" feel, every dish was executed at a high level. I was there with coworkers, and every single one of us walked away impressed. This is the kind of spot you almost want to keep to yourself--but it's too good not to share.

We came here for lunch after my daughter's graduation from UNF. Food and service---both awesome…read more I'm so glad we chose to celebrate our senior there. Highly recommend.

We've been here so many times over so many years, for special occasions like birthdays,…read moreanniversaries, family and friends gatherings. Always top notch everything - food, service, and atmosphere. The best of the 3 Brazilian churasco restaurants in Jacksonville. Most folks keep it classy casual, but there are some folks coming in with workout clothes. The food is the most delicious. There is something for everyone's diet preferences. The owner regularly visits tables and serves things to your table at times. He genuinely wants your experience to be the best they can provide. Oh, and the crème bruleé is to die for. My favorite restaurant in Jacksonville, hands down.

This is my favorite restaurant. You will love the people that work thier, they are warm and kind…read more They have that southern hospitality feel to it. With a upscale menu, that is all you can eat. You will not be disappointed. I always feel very spoiled when I leave.

My experience at Fogo de Chão was simply exceptional--undoubtedly one of the best dining…read moreexperiences I have ever had. From the moment we arrived, the elegant yet welcoming atmosphere made us feel special; however, what truly elevated the entire experience was the service. The attention we received was impeccable, with the staff constantly attentive to every detail and ensuring that we lacked absolutely nothing. I would like to give a special shout-out to two individuals who made our visit unforgettable: Luara and Andrew. Their level of professionalism, kindness, and dedication was truly impressive. Luara was incredibly attentive, always wearing a genuine smile and ensuring that everything at our table was perfect. Andrew, for his part, complemented the experience with equally warm and efficient service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the menu and a constant willingness to assist. Together, they managed to create a personalized experience, making us feel like more than just customers--we felt like special guests. That kind of service is hard to come by, and it truly makes all the difference. The only point for improvement was that the drinks took a little longer than usual to arrive. Aside from that, everything was perfect. Definitely recommended!

JR was an awesome server and took great care of us. We will be back and request him to be our…read moreserver again. Ty JR!! Laurie

This is the first time we have eaten here and we had a wonderful experience. The food was…read moreoutstanding and service was excellent. Our server Alex was exceptional. All the meat you can eat and sides they give you were delicious. The cheese puffs were outstanding. Next time I'm in Jacksonville I will definitely go back. Plenty of seating, very clean.

So..... I left a review about poor service and being over charged and then not being truthful about…read moremy refund and all I received back was a canned response from the business manager about how sorry they are! Still doesn't give me any indication on when I will get my refund! It was over 80.00 that they need to refund......

The assortment and flavor of the food at the hot bar is always fresh, delicious and full of flavor!…read more You can always count on a smile and warm energy from the sweet woman at the cash register! She is always so kind and cheerful. Besides that, they don't seem very friendly but I think that it's because of a language barrier. However, a smile and or a simple Hello would make folks feel better about choosing to spend their money there. I enjoy sitting in their spacious eating area. It is set off far enough from the food bar to enjoy your meal. I will definitely continue to have lunch there. I just love the authentic and freshly made food that they offer.

As an American-Brazilian family, we're all about Brasilian cuisine at home. And in SoCal we know…read moreevery Brazilian, Latin and Persian market that carries either Brazilian imports or similar items, like 'President brand' requejiao cremoso, which you'll find at the Persian markets. So when one of our family group moved to the Jacksonville area, we immediately searched online for 'Brasilian Mercados'... either in town or in the greater area. And just to let you know, we're envious of our family now in the Jacksonville area. Well, if you're in the Jacksonville area and you've found Rio Bonito Latin Food Market, then you've also probably seen two other mercados very close. But after our family visited all three this last Sunday, we had to agree that Rio Bonito was the closest, if not a near copy, of a typical neighborhood market. Groceries, dry goods, frozen foods, and a very traditional cafe'-buffet where you pay (in Brazil por kilo), but here, by the pound. And with their buffet, If you load up your plate as I did on my second visit, and with the buffet line meats, and/or you add meat from their modest churrasco area, you'll probably be paying around $22 or so. I'm sure their prices went up this year to cover higher costs. Luckily visiting on Sunday, I was able to make a plate of feijoada, complete with rice, couve à mineira, vinagrette and farofa. During the week they have varying hot meat dishes, like ribs, chicken and ox tail (rabo de boi). I felt like we'd stopped at a small 'posto' (truck stop) on our way to Uberlandia from Goiania or Brasilia. And let me add that they also have a small carneceria complete with all the Brasilian meats and cuts you'd want for a home BBQ. My avocation is Specialty Coffee, and we do travel to Brasil reasonably often. So aside from focusing on coffee, (trips to Sul de Minas), I keep an eye on the retail markets, their inventories and prices. And here in the states I have an account with a West coast Latin (Brasilian) food and general merchandise distributor. So when we visited Rio Bonito, I could immediately see that their level of both dry goods and frozen was well above any other Latin market we have in SoCal, let alone in the No. Florida area. Knowing most master Latin food importer are East coast based, this makes total sense. If there's another Brasilian mercado with a more complete inventory of product in North Florida, I'd like to know about it. Bottom line, if you're a Brasilian or Amer-Bras family, and you're looking for 'your Brasilian mercado'... I'm reasonably confident that this is it.

Every week our community has a food truck night, and this week happened to be Brazilicious. Since…read moreI'm a huge picanha fan, it was a no brainer that we'd have to give it a shot. We ordered the samba plate, which allows you to pick any 3 meats, so we selected picanha (cooked rare), shrimp, and sausage. Unfortunately, the steak ended up being closer to well done by the time we made it back to the house, but I think that's just the cost of taking steak to-go, and not necessarily the fault of the restaurant or chef since it's natural for it to continue cooking inside of the styrofoam box. Temperature aside, the flavor and quality of the meat was great, and you receive a very generous portion for the price. Along with the samba plate, we ordered steak fries and empanadas. Although the steak fries were pretty plain.. basically just steak plopped on top of fries, they were delicious, especially with the creamy herb sauce that is served with them. The empanadas were ginormous, and I like that the dough almost flaky rather than being super thick. We were very pleased with Brazilicious and will definitely hit them up again next time!

The BEST brazilian food!!!! We go see them everytime they are around us we live the food so much…read morethey catered our wedding. They are the kindest sweetest people and so incredibly helpful! We love them!

This is one of the top steak restaurants we have ever visited. When eating high fat or high protein…read morethis place is a great fit. The staff was very helpful and helped us choose items from the menu. The inside was busy and we sat at a booth. We were glad we made reservations as without them a seat might have been a challenge. The food was so good. The pork belly was shocking good. The rest of the food was very good and for steaks and meats we enjoyed them. This was our first Columbian steakhouse so we have no others to compare it with. We will visit them again.

The place is unassuming but has a lot of charm! The staff are nice, kind, and full of smiles. The…read morefood was served in hearty portions and very appealing. I ordered a papaya drink, very fresh, an appetizer of fried plantain with cheese and guava sauce, and a marina combination for the entree which came with a tilapia filet, 4 shrimp, salmon, and 2 vegetable skewers. The plantain with cheese and guava sauce was new and surprisingly tasty. That's a first for me and I'd definitely enjoy it again. The entree looked great and had minimal seasoning. I added the sauces to add flavor and heat. All in all, it was too much in one sitting so I took it home. I would recommend additional seasoning for the seafood & a lemon to squeeze over it and wake up the flavor.

At first I was a little skeptical because I saw a review saying the business was closed but after…read moreplacing an order I received some of the best pizza In Jacksonville to date! The wait may be a little long at times it's well worth the wait, like they say, you can't rush art. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Please don't believe the troll who wrote the one star review. This place is honestly amazing.

The flavors of everything are on point! The sauce, the pico, the perfectly seasoned and grilled…read moremeat... it's all delicious in unexpectedly tasty ways. I don't know what's in that cilantro sauce on the side, but do not even think about ignoring it or tossing it aside. It's a total game changer! Then there's the fluffy rice that just weaves it all together. Do not pass by this truck!! Shared the bacon wrapped chicken and a steak meal with two others and all were perfectly satisfied with the portions and flavors.

Chicken was kinda dry, sauce is amazing, rice was good with the sauce... service was wonderful!!…read moreThe man at the register is super nice!! Tried the Soda & it was really good. Food truck looked really clean and well kept!

So glad they opened another location near our place! Although it's a smaller spot, they still offer…read moreone of the best and affordable Brazilian food you crave. We ordered Picanha and Grilled Chicken Breast for our entrees. We waited a few minutes since it's made to order so it came out hot and freshly cooked. As for the sides, they have several options which you can choose from their hot bar. Both meats were flavorful and tender. I loved the Chicken Lasagna! I can't believe it was a side option! And of course you can't go wrong with sweet plantains, so yummy! We also tried their Beef Empanada. Crispy and lots of beef fillings, delicious! The staff was friendly and the place is clean. They also offer assorted desserts, but we were so full, so that is for the next visit!

If you are looking for a quick place to eat hearty food, I recommend this place. Picanha and skirt…read moresteak was seasoned well and cooked to the temp we liked. We also tried the daily special which I opted for fried fish. Serving is big and priced good. Service was pretty quick and places is clean.