It was Father's Day and the family knows that on this day, it must be steak. Vila Brazil is hidden behind many large franchises and it's beautifully located next to water. Parking can be an issue due to the different restaurants around it but it was not a problem since the reservation was made when the doors opened. We were seated and quickly moved to get our plates. The set up include a variety of salads, in the middle different dishes that just fill you up just by seeing the large number of possibilities and side dishes with cheese bread. The restrooms are located on the far right side when you enter the establishment which are very clean. As you know, the goal was the arrival of the cuts and sure enough as Maximus said, "unleash hell" the serves arrived with a tornado of meats ifferent chicken cuts, picaña, sirloin, pork ribs, lamb and at the end warm cinnamon pineapple. All the cuts were dripping in juice and seasoning. Due to the day, it was hard to get regular stops yet the mission was accomplished. Fat and happy dad. I finished with a sluce of flan that was found at the food bar. This steakhouse has more options than others I have eaten in the DFW area. Great tasting food and effective service just remember the price is the price. This is a must return after I've digested all that meat so 2029, here I come. read more

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We came here for my husband's birthday and what a wonderful experience we had! The staff is attentive and friendly. The meat was amazing! And the salad bar had many options which were pleasantly surprising. The views of the lake were pretty and added to the overall ambiance. Definitely well worth it especially for the price! read more

Vila Brazil - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Not sure how long Vila Brazil has been here, but now that I'm aware it's going to become a place I frequent. The layout is very similar to most Brazilian steakhouses. The rooms are dimly lit with standard white tablecloth settings and minimal decor. One thing that sets them apart however, is the fact that the back dining room area has this beautiful view overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. You have the option to dine outside and enjoy the setting sun as you eat, certainly adds a romantic vibe for the lovers. The only drawback with dining outdoors is having to watch for flies/gnats . If you're lucky enough to be seated in the back room though, you get the view without the hassle & after dinner can always choose to walk out onto the patio. Another thing or two that I can commend Vila Brazil on are their seasoning skills & side selections. Each meat had a different flavor profile, which made them more interesting to eat. When it comes to the sides, you want it they have it (especially hot sides, which I find the other more common places skimp on). Seriously they have: Fruit salad Chicken/Tuna salad Build your own salad Fried polenta fries Fried Yuca fries Pao de queijo (cheese bread) Grilled cheese with honey Chicken lasagna Fried fish Corn Mushrooms Mashed potatoes Sautéed squash Sautéed green beans Roasted potatoes Feijoada (beans with meat) Brazilian Empanadas Rice & for dessert Flan (at the bar) or grilled pineapple with cinnamon that they bring around, and is an absolute MUST. I find it also paired well with the meat. Much love to my waitress Kassidy A. She was super attentive the whole time, not afraid to strike up conversation & made sure I enjoyed everything I ate. I ate like a Queen for $40 before tax and left very satisfied, so there's no question that I'll be back. read more

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This place is amazing from the atmosphere overlooking the lake to the service and food. The wait staff is the best. Please try this place out. We definitely need it to stay. read more

Came here again with my gfs family and actually got to enjoy the meats this time. Was offered Picanha multiple times which was great, and it tasted amazing. Of course the hot foods are the best part here. Our service was great also. Definitely my go to Brazilian steakhouse!! read more

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We dined here for a second time yesterday, and loved it more than the first time, armed with lessons acquired on our first visit. All the meats were perfectly done (I like them rare), and the passadores (servers) were well trained to give people their preferred temp. All cuts were tender and well seasoned, and I love the chicken legs, sausage, and leg of lamb as my personal faves. Also, don't forget to get some of the roasted, skewered whole pineapple, kissed nicely with cinnamon. Service was outstanding (much better/more attentive than Fogo), at about 2/3 of the price ($35 here vs $53 at Fogo). Throw in a nice view of Lake Ray Hubbard, and this is our new go to Brazilian meat palace. To compliment the bounty of protein, there is a well stocked excellent quality fresh/salad and sides bar, with everything you need to complement the meatfest. Highly recommended if you enjoy this kind of dining experience. read more

We LOVE this restaurant! The food, the people, servers and manager! We go so often that they know us well and all our "particulars". My favorite spot in the restaurant is the Lakeside room overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. It's a great spot for special events and romantic dates. A definite must go if you love Brazilian Restaurants! read more

Definitely our "go to" for wonderful service and amazing food. My fave is the Pacahna steak (house special) read more

Vila Brazil - Not only is the food amazing and the service impeccable, the view of the lake is spectacular! - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

This is the best Brazilian steakhouse that I have ever been to. First of all, the staff here is very personable and professional. There is a really sweet girl named Maria that works here that is truly amazing. She is always so helpful and kind. Secondly, the first here is top-shelf! Everything is cooked to absolute perfection. The restaurant itself has an absolutely beautiful view of the lake and the inside is very romantic and pleasing to the eyes. I highly recommend this location! read more

Exquisite meal every single time. We ate so good here , I didn't even want to stop myself . I wish I could've stayed here all day long just to eat. I've been to several Brazilian steakhouses in Texas and none compare to Vila Brazil . We made our reservations through OpenTable. It's location is located right off the service road in Garland before you make it to Rockwall. We were accommodated well upon arrival the ambience here sets the tone to devour a great meal. if this is your first time at a Brazilian steakhouse then you're in for a treat you'll start off by sitting at your designated seat, then providing the server with your drink item, and you will be able to go to the buffet style bar for appetizers and salad. They have an array of different selections, such as meatballs, empanadas, chicken, lasagna, rice beans, and so much more. Everything was delectable and was seasoned well. For drinks, they have a selection of wine as well as lemonade and nonalcoholic beverages after the appetizers are squared away now it's time to wind up indulge in some of the finest meats. I've ever tasted turn your card over to green and then it's off to the races there'll be servers coming by with meats. Leg of jam is top choice , but the other meats are cooked well and seasoned so so good. The restaurant has a nice view of the lake so it adds to the ambience and the vibe here great edition for the garland area, Villa Brazil is a perfect option. Just bring your appetite.! read more

first our amazing server Maria O. can't say enough good things about her. the service was stellar, the atmosphere perfection. and the food. well it was fantastic. can't wait to come back read more

Vila Brazil - all the meats. - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

First time to eat at this restaurant and we loved it. Celebrated my daughter's birthday and enjoyed the environment, excellent service, the food was amazing. I don't think there was anything we didn't like. The chocolate mousse cake was delicious too. We will definitely be back next month to celebrate more birthdays. read more

Vila Brazil - Birthday celebration! She wanted steak and that's what she got. She was very happy with her birthday dinner!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

Fantastic service and delicious food at Vila Brazil. From the owners(Lauri and Roberto) to the manager, to the waitress (Maria), and the servers, we had an amazing first visit for Larry's 71st birthday. We will definitely be back! read more

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Walked in after seeing a video on TikTok! The restaurant was very cozy and the service was on point. I loved the view of the water. They had some great options at the salad bar, I especially loved the fresh veggies and cooked options. The salad was amazing as well as the sides. They had both rolls and cheese rolls available for you to grab from the bar. The meat was very flavorful, the steaks could've used a little more salt but the Parmesan chicken breast and the back wrapped chicken were absolutely amazing and full of flavor. Would recommend this place! read more

Great new Brazilian steakhouse for the Bass Pro area! This area needed something nice as this. I enjoyed the selection of meats and the salad bar was well done. Went for dinner at 5pm and it was already packed. Had a reservation but took a while since large parties were coming in constant for their reservations. But after being seated, the servers were constantly walking by in case we needed anything and helpful. So many groups had kids that were just loud and there was even a group of men being obnoxiously loud, but luckily we were sat in a quiet area for 2. My only issue was the wine selection they offered, so I just drank beer. The reasonably priced wine choices were like $7-10 a glass, but most of those same wines sold for under $20 in stores, so not great quality. The better quality wine selections were only sold by the bottle and brands I've never had so I didn't want to buy a whole bottle of something I've never tried and be disappointed. Perhaps I just do more research for next time. read more

So this is right next-door to Bass Pro in Garland Bobtown exit overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. This is an elegant restaurant with an amazing view. I was wowed by the ambience, both contemporary and traditional. Too bad their service was horrible. It was my grandson's birthday, and I was really looking for this to be something special. But with an empty plate and a green card, the servers kept passing by our table and I had to keep addressing them to come over. This was very stressful and really took away from the whole experience. While I would love to say that I want to go back I'm not really sure. I'm not here to fight for attention and much less food. A huge disappointment I must say. read more

Well, well, well over all this place was GREAT! Unfortunately, I didn't get to take a picture of the salad bar but take my word for it when I say there are plenty of delicious options to pick from!! The meat is always fresh, warm, and juicy! The servers make sure you're checked in with periodically and they're very attentive and friendly! The ambiance is nice, my only drawback was it was a little crowded. Definitely, will be back! And recommend read more

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Excellent food! Great to see this open up near bass pro. Great options and excellent service. Always attentive staff. The meats are good quality. There was a lemonade with condensed milk that was the best!! Fresh salad bar and plenty to choose from! read more

This is only the second time I've been to one of those Brazilian restaurants. They're not my favorite but the salad bar is the best thing here! Huge selection of different salads. We did try the assortment of meats brought to your table. I thought the chicken was super dry but the meats were delectable! Worth a try if you're super hungry!! read more

Love and recommend! A few of us went here on a lunch date after hearing from a family member how great it was. The service and food was great. Our son especially loved the grilled pineapple. I, of course, stuck to the meat, and my husband had a little of everything. Then, we all enjoyed the creme brûlée, which was perfectly cooked. We'll definitely be back. read more

Very nice service. We were there on a Sunday night and everyone is so friendly. Fewer meats than you would see at a more expensive Brazilian steakhouse but they were cooked well and delicious. Husband LOVED the grilled pineapple and the fried banana. The salad bar was heavy on side items like mashed potatoes, vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini and squash, and beans. Choice of regular rolls, baguette slices, and pão de queijo. Reasonable price for a great date night. The music was extremely loud. read more

A Very Elegant and Beautiful Restaurant Greeted with such Kind and generous hospitality, Food was Absolutely Delicious and Served Hot and Ready . I recommend this Location for Family Gatherings and Special Occasions. read more

Everything was perfect!!! Food, service et ambiance just amazing!! We were there for lunch and there is a huge variety of hot and cold entrees read more

New churrascaria/ rodizio opened on 10/14/2024. They have another location in Irving that I have visited many times over the years, and I was excited to see one opening closer to home. I visited for lunch on a Monday a week after opening. Lunch is $24.95 and includes all you can eat portions of grilled meats and trips to the salad/ hot bar. The interior is absolutely gorgeous, and the rear dining room has stellar views of the lake. Service was very attentive, prompt, and welcoming. If you haven't been to a churrascaria before, they explain the process. The salad/ hot bar has a good selection of sides, breads, and salads. The feijoada was especially rich and delicious. Pan de queijo was fresh, crispy, and warm. The meat service was frequent and of excellent quality. The picanha was a standout and the Parmesan pork was very good. Though I didn't drink, I saw they had a large wine cellar and a full bar. There is always an inevitable comparison to Fogo de Chao or Texas de Brazil. I would say the biggest difference is in the salad bar. Vila Brazil has a more limited selection, but I certainly didn't feel I missed out. Vila Brazil's meat is as good as the other guys', and is a great value. Finally, don't missed out on the grilled pineapple. Coated in sugar and cinnamon it is an excellent end to a meal. read more

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Food: 4 or possibly above Ambiance: 4-nice view of the lake Small Niggly Annoying Things They Should Fix: 3.5 I'd actually rate this place a 4+. But I figured if I went low more people might look at my review. The problem is this place is so good. But it could be so much better, so easily, that it's disappointing that they don't follow through to make it better. First for comparison purposes, I've only been there for lunch-twice. They have a great full rodizio special M-F from 11 to 3 for about $27. The food was great. But the problems as I see it are 1. The servers are bit slow at bringing the meats by. But possibly they have less staff at lunch. I don't know if they are quicker at dinner. 2. This is a major thing. The salad bar is good, but it's lacking in identification cards. And there's no one in the immediate vicinity to explain what some of the dishes are. I mean obviously I know what lettuce is, and there are a few cards on some of the dishes. But definitely not enough esp on the heated items. But also on some of the cold salad mixtures. Potato wedges were easy to figure out. But there were other items-such as mixed vegetables with sauces that I didn't want to get and then decide afterwards I didn't like. 3. Another salad bar peeve-I thought there would be more fresh fruit. 4. They use a whipped margarine as a substitute for butter for their rolls. You know the kind I mean It comes in small plastic 'tubs. ' It's the same type as you frequently get at low cost diners. The stuff is tasteless. And for a really nice place like this- I expect butter. It's ridiculous they use this cheap stuff. 5. Hopefully this isn't TMI. But I had just arrived, I went off to the necessary room. They dropped off my iced tea without leaving any sweetener. And there was no one around immediately to ask for it (the HORROR-iced tea without my Splenda). If they were to fix these points I'd give it a 4.5 easily!! read more

From beginning to end it was FANTASTIC!! The ambiance is this place is definitely giving 5 star with a lake view in front. Very beautiful!! The staff at this establishment are amazing and very attentive to whatever you need. The salad bar was HUGE!! Had all kinds of hot and cold options from there. I will say the tuna pasta was definitely my favorite. The amount of meat and choices you get is phenomenal. I mean they come to you constantly, we did not wait for anything! The only thing I will say is the pork ribs were definitely way to dry and wasn't the best. I will say this place is definitely cheaper than other steakhouses I've been too I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant. Update: forgot to mention if it is a birthday they do charge for cutting and distributing the cake. I advise you bring your own candles, lighter, and cake cutter to avoid the fee. read more

Amazing experience! The seasoning of the meats is incredible. The staff is so prompt. The owner personally checked on every table. Their passion is clearly to serve great food from their family to yours. No need to drive to Dallas for great Brazilian cuisine! I also love that they can accommodate a large party. I'd recommend a reservation as the wait times are long- but very much worth the wait! read more

I love this place. The servers in the management all take their jobs very seriously meaning that they want to be sure that you have the best experience read more

Food was great. Buffet is a wonderful complement to the meats that are served. The meat was very tasty and plentiful. Service was exceptional!!! Couldn't ask for better. They remodeled the interior to give it a warm atmosphere with no rush. They don't have all of the cuts of other Brazilian steakhouses, however the price here is the best I've seen for a restaurant like this. Go and enjoy the full experience here! You'll love it read more

Hot sides buffet was the hit. My son keeps asking for Picanha because it's so good. Servers are nice and attentive. Positive experience for sure. Definitely come back. read more

This restaurant is not only aesthetically pleasing, but the food is great!! The relaxing views of the lake are just icing on top. The warm cinnamon pineapple is mouth watering and the chicken you can cut with a fork! All staff is extremely over the top with customer service. My server even pulled my chair out for me, something I never thought I would experience till I got married lol. No, but seriously the owner is amazing and loves this community. So glad for this connection not only for our community, but for my family. Def. worth the price and will definitely be back! Thank you guys for such a phenomenal experience. read more

Vila Brazil - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Went to VB today for the first time with my wife for lunch. One word... outstanding! Each of the meats offer a unique flavor and were delicious. The salad bar has many different choices along with various side dishes & breads to go with the meats. And the service was top notch, like a 5-star steakhouse. Large window views of the lake from the dining room. We'll be back for sure! read more

We continue the return here for delicious food and impeccable service. They treat us like old friends. We have brought many other people there that have delighted in their offerings. Our last weekend visit found the dining room PACKED. We heading back again this weekend. It's worth your time. I warn you in advance, bring an appetite!!! read more

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Food and salad bar are great. This place stole me from Fogo, and Fogo isn't bad either but Vila Brazil edges it out for me. Cozy and relaxing atmosphere with nice service and all employees being completely courteous and professional. I can't wait to go back. read more

Mi restaurante favorito mi pareja y yo siempre vamos con nuestra familia su comida en excelente el servicio es excelente

This place is awesome! It's so easy to stick with keto here and it's so damn tasty! The service is always fantastic. No wait for food and lunch is so cheap it feels like I'm stealing. Great view of the lake. The only thing that could improve is the beer selection but I don't drink very often so that's inconsequential. Fantastic! read more

We've eaten here at least a dozen times. The food is always delicious and service is excellent. The atmosphere is really nice and we never feel rushed. Prices are much more affordable than some of the comparable restaurants in Dallas. I highly recommend it. read more

Went here for a nice meal with my family. Such a nice place with views of the lake and a nice salad bar. The staff is super attentive and provide great service. A great place and will come again read more

Vila Brazil - View from dining area - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

The food was amazing and our server was top notch! The pineapple.... Oh my! Absolutely amazing and the view is beautiful read more

Vila Brazil - View and a great meal - Steakhouses Near Me - Garland, Texas

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This place was great!!!! We came in with a crowd of 17 people, which was no problem for the spacious dining room. The salad bar has a terrific selection for all taste preferences. The meat selection was also tasty and versatile. The servers were attentive and friendly, even thought there were many of us, including a bunch of kids. Will definitely be back and are thrilled that we don't have to drive to Dallas for a great experience. read more