My wife & I go here often, it's worth every cent! As a general rule I NEVER eat off of buffets but the one here is IMMACULATE every time! The food choices are outstanding & the selections of meat that come table side are always excellent. The service is top notch too! We have many different servers through out the meal & they are all incredibly friendly & helpful. The manager even visits the table from time to time! We feel like VIPs each visit! Absolutely love this place!
(5)
Stephanie D.
We just ate here and we have been looking forward to it since its opened. We really enjoy Brazilian Steakhouses, this being so close to our home it was perfect. Only problem is that the food was just average. It's priced high for the dinner and drinks are on the higher end as well. The service was perfect, our server Bruna was on top of everything, we did enjoy that part of our evening. Unfortunately I do not think we would return. There are other options in the area within the price range and the food is much better. I think if i had to put my finger on the problem it might be that there was no flavor to the meats, everything just tasted the same and very salty :( We do frequent a Brazilian Steak house in Ft. Lauderdale off Las Olas (I won't mention the name) and it's fantastic, perhaps we are just bias because we've been spoiled there ??
(3)
Ira S.
Terrible service. Waited over 10 minutes for each meat. Gouchos too few and not well trained. GM did not respond to phone calls or email. Manager on duty was frazzled and did not have control of staff. Stay away. Go to ft Lauderdale location. It's a great place. Like night and day.
(1)
S F.
The service was above and beyond! As in, my drink never reached hall full before a refill, when I got up, I came back to a folded napkin, I saw the waiters take plates of food off the customers hands so they could carry it for them to their seat. The free appetizers were far better than Fogo, and Chima. The roasted banana with sugar was incredible! The lobster bisque was perfect. All the meat selections were seasoned great. Unlike other churascaria where u need a chimichurri sauce to season the meat, here, they were great alone. Great environment. Great food. Best service imaginable. Will definitely return!
(5)
Christian M.
For the money, it's hard to beat this place. Where else can you get rack of lamb, filet mignon, picanha, pork loin, etc... ALL YOU CAN EAT...for less than $50! Great salad bar, great food, great service, great location!
(5)
Ally B.
Be prepared to gorge yourself with tasty meats and an incredible buffet bar. This is no crappy buffet. It was filled with all sorts of upscale goodies! But save your appetite for the barrage of meats coming to your table every two minutes. Good service. The prices are a bit up there but you can order the half price dinner and just get the buffet. Worth the experience.
(4)
Jessica r.
I ate there last night and was very disappointed. We have eaten here before but the service last night was a first. No meat!! Normally you get swarmed but we got one piece then nothing for 15 minutes when I told the manager I Was Given A Lecture then Another Few Minutes Went By And Slowly Food Came Around. The desserts are all epic failures so don't waste your money. We tried 4 different ones.
(2)
Erin O.
Went here with the family of 8 and was really impressed by the service. We got our drinks quickly after ordering them, and the waiter was excellent at coming to our table frequently and asking if we needed anything. It is a little pricey at $42 per person + the cost of drinks, but that includes the salad bar and the variety of meats, bread, and various side dishes. The chocolate mousse cake was very rich and filling, but it's hard to save room for dessert after all the food that was eaten beforehand. Overall a great place to eat, would recommend
(5)
Lindsay L.
I have only been here once and I don't think it's worth the money. The meat is way to salty it is so expensive. The service is good though..
(3)
Stephanie D.
Service was great but the food was just average. We have frequented several Brazilian steakhouses and we were really looking forward to one opening so close to our house. Server was A++ but the meat was too salty and the salad bar was just "ok". We went on a Friday night and I thought it would be busier but it was only 15% full - I think if it were busier and they had some music playing it would make the atmosphere feel a little warmer. We had 2 adults, 2 small children and I had 2 drinks and with the tip our bill was $160.00. The little ones were only charged $5.00 each plus their drinks.
(3)
Lynne S.
OK. I must admit, I am a little peeved. First, the directions are not only incorrect on Yelp, but Garmin, Google and Siri couldn't find the place. Only after I read a fellow Yelper say it was behind Whole Foods did I find it. The positive is that the meat and salad bar quality were very good. That is where this rodeo stops. While the staff was polite, they circled with all the cheap pieces of meat (sausages, chicken, sirloin) I never saw filet or filet wrapped bacon or the ribs (pork or beef). Out of the 16 cuts, only 5 were circulating. The lamb was super well done, I had to ask for beef ribs and the Gaucho said that cut was by request only. WHAT?? When he brought some out it was sad and burnt and looked like it could have been reheated from yesterday. Here's the pisser. I drank 3 glasses of tea (about 6 oz each if you take out the ice) and the bill came drum roll please...$10.50 for the tea!!! You have got to be kidding me! All the meat you can eat, but $10.50 for iced tea? Sorry, I won't be back if I am going to get nickel and dimed. I'll spend my money at Fogo de Chao. The quality is better too.
(2)
The Baja M.
3 1/2 stars Overall very good food and service. Salad bar was pretty good but not epic. Everything was fresh and flavorful but not as impressive as Chima. Meats were awesome! Be careful because they try to load you up with chicken, sausage, flank steak, and pork. You want the fillet and picanha cuts but you won't get offered those very often. It's all a business plan along with up selling drinks, desserts, and what not. Delicious chocolate mouse cake. I will give them props for perfectly seasoned tender meats and service.
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Judi H.
excellent food. great service.
(4)
Chris C.
great birthday rewards $25 email cert. and free desert ! been there twice , not as many meat variety the second time , salad bar was great both times. service was fine
(4)
Alivia H.
I gave one star because the service was excellent, beyond that the food was terrible. This is not my first time coming to a Brazilian churrasco style restaurant however this is the first time I can say everything was lacking in taste, appeal and quality. If you are easily distracted by food served on a spear from gentlemen in gaucho pants and think it makes the food taste any better...Good Luck.
(1)
Angela F.
Although I am not as crazy about meat as most people who enjoy Texas De Brazil I still enjoyed my experience here. The staff was above and beyond friendly and professional. The hostess placed our napkins over our laps, bus boys walked our salad bar plates back to the table for us, and our service was extremely attentive! I felt like a queen. My fiance thoroughly enjoyed every piece of meat he tried, and he tried everything he was offered! My favorite was the house special sirloin. I was not impressed with the salad area but it was traditional Brazilian and that may be why. I highly recommend this restaurant and this location in particular.
(4)
Marc W.
When deciding on the Stars give give a review you sometimes run into an issue of what to rate. I tend to rate overall how I felt when I signed the check. So to a large part it is value. I went with a large group (11) and when I paid the almost $800 I was sort of indifferent which for me is unusual, thus the middle of the road 3 stars. What could have put it over the top of four or five just was missing. First, it was too warm in the restaurant. That took away one star. I think they should read their reviews because it is an ongoing issue there not just me. The second thing is the lack or seeming lack by the wait staff. The servers are nice enough but if you "request" anything you get just lip service. When they tell you how it works they offer options but getting it, that is another story. Not that there is not enough to eat, as it is a meat orgy. I have been to several locations and competitors in other areas of the country. This is good but not great. I can tell you I have been to great ones and this just falls short of the mark. The food is good but bad A/C and a lackluster staff makes it mediocre.
(3)
Crystal F.
If you're hungry....GO HERE! This place has a BEAUTIFUL salad bar w/over 50 different items.They said it changed often, but here are some of the things our table enjoyed....HUGE wheels of fresh cheese, prosciutto, salami, shrimp, green beans, asparagus, brussel sprouts, au gratin potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, lobster bisque and of course salads. Try to go easy because the meats are the main attrraction. One after another, after another.... All of them better than the last. This is a low carb lovers dream, but anyone can find something to enjoy here. Yes, even vegetarians! I recommend going as a group.
(4)
Moe K.
Always good when you want to try different steaks. Though on a couple of occasions I did ask for medium rare and thought it was medium well. The salad bar is beyond lavish and try not to fill yourself up. The decor is great and service prompt.
(4)
Dr. Oso Phila M.
Typical of Brazilian buffets: red light/green light passes to grilled meat, super friendly "gauchos" delivering directly to your plate, the warm "cheesy bread" basket, and an extensive "salad" bar. The meats here are grilled well and fairly high quality. No marinades, just salt. The salad bar has some unique offerings, including a lobster bisque that is rich in flavor. Service on my first few visits was amazing. Waiters, busboys, and the maître d' were attentive beyond belief... I applaud their efforts to bring upscale service to a chain restaurant serving clientele of all ages and backgrounds (that's right, plenty of kids and families here) and for making a place seem classy and casual at the same time. Nonetheless, came here with a group on my last visit and, while a couple of us weren't dressed well for dinner, it doesn't excuse the shoddy service we received. We weren't even asked if we wanted dessert! I will be back... after all, we serve ourselves at the buffet and the gauchos are always friendly and smiling, so the attitudes of the wait staff don't matter quite as much. Still, it's a shame this place couldn't unlock a 4th star for being consistently good.
(3)
Michael C.
The Salad Bar gets 2 stars and the service pushed it to 3 stars The meat is very forgettable .. Dry and tasteless ... Too bad .. I wanted this to be great.
(3)
Patty W.
Go hungry because it's churrascaria style. You will get lots of food for the price. The salad bar has a different selection of meats and cheeses to choose from other than the salad. It can get fancy if you want it to be. The meat is cooked over an open flame grill and served at the table. There are offerings of beef, sausage, lamb, pork, and chicken. Bacon wrapped filet and garlic steak were two of my favorites. It came with a side of mashed potatoes and bananas for all of us to share. There is another option of going to the salad bar and getting rice and beans, au gratin potatoes, and lobster bisque soup. It goes ridiculously well together. Thankfully, my husband ate most of the chocolate mousse cake he ordered. It was not too light or too heavy for a dessert. However, I have to gripe about the way over attentive service there. I understand they strive to have customers happy, but it got annoying being asked every 5 minutes if we wanted some more. Our markers were even turned over to the red side, which meant no more. I think they got the hint after we said no for like the third time. It will be interesting to see how a wedding goes at the one in Sunrise we will be attending next month. Look out for an update ;)
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Pete M.
This is the place to sit down and buckle up for a meal. Salad Bar was terrific and the food flowed until you throw up your arms ( red table marker) and say "enough ". The atmosphere was comfortable and staff and management were very attentive. Great time was had by all. Thanks!!!
(5)
G. B.
Went here with a big group event so we didn't have to pay for it, but if I did, I'd probably pass. Quite pricey. The "signature drink" the Caipirinha was mostly ice and sugar. Not quality for sure. The salad bar was pretty impressive with a great selection of different things. The meat that they bring around to the tables was not very impressive. The leg of lamb (which I was really looking forward to) was pretty tough and fatty. They sure seem to come around a lot more with the chicken and flank steak. I may go back, but probably just for the salad bar. That would make a real good meal in itself.
(3)
Regina F.
The first time we ate there the service and food was excellent. We decided to go back for my dads 91st birthday .....service was terrible! Food was salty ...also I told them it was a special occasion and I had to ask them to put a candle on a piece of cake . The waiter just dropped the cake off and no one even sang Happy Birthday....thought it was rude!!! It's way over priced for the service not to mention we had to eat with our jackets on....it was so cold in there as many people did the same!!! You have lost my business....never again
(3)
Greg M.
It's a new restaurant and I know what it means to be new, I've been in the business for 18 years and opened more than 100 restaurants during that time. My hope that it would be good was definitely higher than my expectations but I was wrong on both accounts. A half hour wait turned into almost an hour and a half with the explanation of "we have a lot of squatters tonight that just wont leave!" (Now, I'm hoping we don't overstay our welcome on our first visit). There were more than just us that were visibly upset at the time it was taking to get a table. The drinks at the bar were ok except you need to ask for a lime for your Tanquery and tonic twice for each drink not to mention that we asked for a specific bottle of wine and were given a completely different one. Now we're finally at the table and at first our server seemed like he would of been on his game....nope. On several occasions he forgot to bring drinks, the gauchos and I think at one point forgot we were his table. Asked to have a specific cut of beef sent over to the table and was told "I'll have them come over right away", translation 20 minutes later! The glass of wine I got at the table was a Pinot Noir, $12 and by all estimation maybe 6 oz was in the glass. I'm not one to complain but REALLY? Desert was extremely slow coming and when it did the three we did order came one at a time. We ordered one to take home to the sitter and when it came to the table in a box it looked like they threw it in there. No pride in what they where sending to the table, that's when we finally said something to the manager. He came and asked "you don't want it?, no at that point we didn't want that one we wanted one just not one that looked like that." He replied, " It's going to be a while until we can get out another piece to you, there back up at that station." The restaurant has and open air kitchen and the desert station had two guys working there with very little coming out at all. The sushi roll was good though!? I guess that should of tipped us off, sushi in a Brazilian restaurant...Not going back!
(1)
David C.
I have been to several restaurants of this concept before and there are a few things they have to get EXACTLY right. The salad bar needs to have a huge variety of super high-end ingredients, the sides and sauces need to be served by the wait staff, and of course, the meats have to be plentiful, well-seasoned, and delicious. Texas de Brazil in Palm Beach Gardens delivers on all points. The high points for this visit were definitely the service, which was attentive, bordering on the extreme. Our primary server (you have several individuals serve you throughout the night, including other servers, bussers, gauchos, and managers), Shannon, was obsessively attentive to detail and delivering a memorable experience. Other high points were a gigantic pitcher of sangria that my wife and I sipped on the entire meal and still didn't finish (for $29), the fried bananas which are included at your table as a palate cleanser, and the over-sized desserts for $7.50. Overall, for two people who left uncomfortably full on a wide variety of delicious, well-prepared, and high quality food, sangria, and desserts, we spent $130 and consider that a bargain. I give Texas de Brazil my highest recommendation AS LONG AS you understand the type of restaurant you're going to and come prepared to eat. Will DEFINITELY return.
(5)
Linda L.
We returned for our third visit last night to be disappointed after enjoying out two previous meals. The meat was so so salty and when we asked for mustard of any variety ( as we had had on previous visits!) we were told they never have mustard even when we disputed this fact. Which beef serving restaurant does not have mustard available ? On telephoning this morning to find the address for customer service my husband spoke to the manager who now says she found it after we left.. Not good enough our evening was ruined after high expectations .
(2)
Mark L.
Overall, a decent place - but nothing to go out of your way for. Here's a tip to start: don't make a table wait 20+ mins for their first drink - it's a buzzkill. Next: While they're waiting - hit the table of 8 with more than 10 golfball-sized rolls - we're hungry AND thirsty. The salad bar - one of the best ever. A somewhat eclectic (taboule next to manchego cheese?) mix of high-quality, well-prepared bites. Spicy shrimp were a table fave, as was the variety...we forgot how much we liked hearts of palm. The tableside meat delivery is an efficient means of supplying huge amounts of food - some better than others. Some chicken was dry, one flank steak overcooked to grey. Others were outstanding - another flank was well-seasoned and luscious, and the Brazilian specialty of picanha was perfectly cooked as well. Five adults and three kids = $460 including tip. With only one dessert and not many drinks, its pretty pricey. Not bad, just that you can do a lot better steakwise for your buck.
(2)
K W.
We had a great experience, good service, and nice options, even when I am not a huge meat eater. The meat is very well seasoned and my husband is in love with the potatoes on the salad bar.
(4)
Greta B.
To be perfectly honest, I was SHOCKED when I read the other reviews! What in the world are these people talking about?! My husband and I have dined here approximately 4 or 5 times since they opened, and each time has been nothing short of AMAZING! We always request to be seated in our favorite waiter, "G"s, section, and he and the manager, Robert, always make us feel like VIP. Understanding that there will likely be a wait (hello! you're talking about a nice restaurant in Downtown in the middle of 'season'), we always call ahead and make a reservation. The salad bar is wonderful, featuring over 40+ fresh, delicious items. On top of them, there are also several hot appetizers. I love the mushrooms in wine sauce, and my hubby loves the scalloped potatoes--delicious! Needless to say, the meats are scrumptious! We prefer to hold out for our favorite cuts (filet mignon, lamb chops, flank steak), but for first timers, I recommend trying a small piece of everything, just to get a feel for what you like. Now, going back to the service, because that is really what upset me about the other reviews, I must say, one of the main reasons we keep coming back is the EXC EXCELLENT SERVICE!!! I cannot emphasize that enough--seriously, I have no clue what the other reviewers were talking about bashing the service here. We love G and Robert, but even the waiters that just bring over the various cuts of meat are so nice! As far as the drinks go, we're creatures of habit, so we always go with the Sangria--it's fabulous! All in all, this place is wonderful! Just writing this review is making me crave TDB!
(5)
LaNae M.
MY FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD! I go at least once a month. All of the managers know who we are right when we walk in the door. My boyfriends dad ALWAYS gets a whole rack of lamb chops WELL DONE and they never fail to remember that. The balsamic vinaigrette is amazing and so is the Greek.. The fried bananas and mashed potatoes hit the spot! I could eat here everyday and never get tired of it.. My only complain is they should have more of a variety for dessert, all they really have is cakes and pies.. Would recommend this to anyone!!!! And they have a HUGE candy store right next to them :) They make you feel special here... one time i went i was walking away from the salad bar and the manager saw me and offered to grab my plate and follow behind me to my table.. It may be pricy but if you become a member of their E-Club you get amazing deals.. Ive had a email of $15 off their!
(5)
Florida M.
we had been to other restaurants of this concept before. first of all they were more expensive and we generally were not impressed. that all changed tonight. we went to the new Texas De Brazil located at Downtown in the Gardens. the 50+item salad bar is chock full of unusual and delicious offerings. everything from a terrine of lobster bisque to wonderfully made "spicy shrimp". the concept is that men dressed as "gaucho" walk around with over 10 different types of meat on a spit and serve you literally until your gag reflex kicks in. all i can say is that every time i tried something new i said "this is my new favorite!" there were 5 of us and we ate until we couldn't eat anymore. after we rested for about 10 minutes believe it or not...there was room for dessert!!! we had the flan, bananas foster pie, and cheesecake. delicious...everything even though i did see a lot of families there i would not recommend bringing the kids. it is a bit pricey but if you go hungry....so worth it. we will be back. oh and btw...the service was outstanding!!!
(5)
Anthony M.
I visited Texas de Brazil for the first time nearly ten years ago in Virginia. Since that first visit, I have dined at 11 of their locations nationwide. I feel confident in stating--without a doubt--my experience at the new Texas de Brazil in Palm Beach Gardens was the worst I have had. I truly hope the poor service was not indication of what is to come from the company, though it has been growing at an extremely fast rate. That being said, I still have confidence that the new PBG location may pleasantly surprise me in the future. I did visit the restaurant on a Friday evening and, while this is no excuse, I did not expect the same level of service I had experienced in the past. With the location being so young, I did expect some hiccups. As others have explained, the food at each location is consistently good. The salad bar was fresh and offered an extensive array of choices, and the meats were well-seasoned (not over salted!). The pacing of the gauchos was commendable, and we weren't repetitiously offered what we like to call "filler meats" (cheaper cuts); the service began with better cuts and allowed us to make requests often (don't leave without trying the beef rib!). I also enjoyed the chicken sausage which, for me, was a new addition to their rotation. Against my better judgement I ordered a caipirinha, which turned out to be 90% ice. Usually the drinks are very well-made, so this was a bit of a disappointment. I also asked our server if they had guarana, and he explained they did but wasn't sure of the brand. Again, I tricked myself into ordering one and was moderately disgusted when a Golly Guarana was placed on the table. I can't fault the restaurant entirely, but I learned my lesson. The ultimate downfall of the night was, as stated, the level of service. If you haven't been to Texas de Brazil before, please understand that in comparison to most other restaurants, even bad service is far above average. Still, once you've visited a few good churrascarias (Fogo de Chao comes to mind), you begin taking impeccable service for granted. No manager graced us with his/her presence, which was alarming to me; usually this is standard practice (as far as I know) at all Texas de Brazil restaurants. Being such a new location I figured they may be understaffed, but I can't say for sure. Our server was definitely stretched too thin and received very little help from anyone else; he visited our table (at most) once every 15 minutes. At one point, our water glasses sat empty for over thirty minutes. Ten minutes passed between the time I ordered my caipirinha and the time it was placed on my table. Our plates were only cleared once and we were never asked if we would like clean plates. When our plates *were* cleared, they took our silverware with them and we had to ask for forks! For the price you will pay, this is all unacceptable. When it comes to reviews, I'd like to think I am fairly reasonable, forgiving, and typically give the establishment the benefit of the doubt. Due to the risk of this sort of lackluster service, I often try my best to avoid visiting any churrascaria at peak hours on a weekend. I genuinely hope the poor treatment was only a result of "new location on a busy night". I will most likely wait a couple months--which I hope will be sufficient time for these issues to be remedied--before visiting the location again and updating my review. For now, I'll get my fix at the Fort Lauderdale or Hallandale Beach locations...or Fogo de Chao in Miami Beach if I'm feeling truly adventurous.
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Carolyn D.
More than just dining, an exciting experience! The place is immaculate, well-designed (great decor), and the service superb (they even served our wine on a decanter). Our server, Roberto, went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of plus made great suggestions and was knowledgeable of the menu & wines. The gauchos were constantly coming around bringing the choiciest cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and lamb! All seasoned and cooked to perfection (except for pork was a little dry, but salad bar made up for it and excelled our expectations). The manager personally came to our table to ask about our experience. All in all - sinfully mouthwatering - We will be back!!!
(5)
Jan S.
My husband and I have been to several of the TDB in Florida and Vegas and this is now our favorite. Staff and management treat us like royalty and we love the food! Seasoned perfectly and tender. Don't miss the carrot cake. Take it with you. It is the best I have ever had.
(5)
Joanne D.
Our family of four loves downtown at the gardens, so when this restaurant opened we decided to give it a try and boy are we glad we did. The entire experience was amazing. Attentive wait staff, in fact, our waiter travels from location to location as an opener and he was GOOOOOOD! The staff worked together, checking on us even if they were not our waiter. It was a great system. Now on to the food, lobster bisque, great, would have liked more chunks of lobster, but the flavor was rich and unique. The salad bar was not typical, very innovative choices, and it was obvious that each item was carefully thought out. The peppers were delicious! The warm side selections were so tasty and kept fresh. It didn't feel like they were left to over cook, I always saw someone looking after them. Now, on to the best part, the juicy, succulent, mouthwatering meat. You will marvel at the flavor, it's like a feast for the senses, you see them coming, you smell it as they are carving, and the taste just blows you away. I am a lamb lover and they got it right! Loved the mint jelly at the salad bar! Like I said, well thought out! The other sauces were amazing, but honestly the meat was just so delicious it didn't need a thing. If you can spare $18.00 for the pitcher of lemonade, get it! We tried to duplicate it at home and the ingredients are expensive so the price makes sense. Dessert was just ok, nothing special ,but after eating that delicious food, we were kind of stuffed, so to be fair, could have just been us. We tried a local Brazilian steakhouse closer to west palm where we live, hoping it would be the same, no luck. We will forever stay true to Texas de brazil, even if we have to drive to gardens and pay a bit more. It's soooooo worth it! Job well done!
(5)
Michael K.
Wife and I were here twice for special occasions in January and March 2013. 3 stars from me means I might go back again, but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. Both times service was superlative. Salad bar quality was good with varied items. If you've never been to one of these type restaurants before, the waiters walk around with skewers of different meats, chicken and sausage. Each diner has a small disk. One side is green and other side red. Green side up means they stop at your spot to offer you the meat they are carrying. If you're not ready for more at the present time, place your disk red side up. Some meats, like their Picanah sirloin they slice at your side, others like lamb chops they slide off on your plate. The Picanah is very tasty, but slices are super thin. Plus if you receive the first slices, the outside of them is extremely salty. The small filet were okay and the lamb chops (when weren't over cooked) were good. The parmesan chicken legs, pork, etc. I could do without. So there's really nothing to sink your teeth into and rave about. After dinner I ordered coffee. It was so weak that half way through you could see the bottom of the cup. It was tasteless. And my refill came from a carafe that had not seen a warmer in quite sometime and it was actually cold. My wife's coffee was served in a chipped cup and had to be replaced. After dining there twice the only redeeming value for me is the novelty and thus may go back with others that have never been there. Other than that, for $42.99 per person (not including beverages or dessert) I'd rather dine elsewhere.
(3)
Lenore P.
Fabulous Dining Experience with Excellent Service My husband and I came here last Sunday with our families for a family member's birthday. The salad bar was fabulous. We knew we needed to save plenty of room for all of the meats, but it was hard not to grab a taste of everything at the salad bar. The meats were plentiful and delicious. All of the staff were wonderful. They were attentive, personable, and kept coming around to make sure everything we wanted came around. Our main server, Jordan, was incredible. He was exceedingly attentive and personable. He confirmed that every meat option had reached our table. He truly made the dining experience a little extra special. Thanks for everything!
(5)
Audio D.
You get a lot of food for the money, (just under $50 per person), that's about the only real compliment I can mention. They have a buffet and most of the items seemed pretty fresh, but I am not too crazy about buffets. As with the meat, everything was very salty and during my meal I was lapping up water like a seal to try and quench the thirst the massive amount of salt was causing. The meats they cook and bring to the table were just ok, extremely salty, and good luck finding beef that was not well done. Generally I find that many places will salt the heck out of low quality, low flavor food in an attempt to give it some flavor. I asked to have some beef cooked rare, so I was told they were putting some on that they would cook rare. When I got it, it was far from rare and was not even medium, just waaaaayyyy overcooked. The definition of rare is "cook red center", this was more like Sperry Docksider leather. I will not be returning, you can get much better quality food for the money at many other establishments in the area.
(2)
Candice B.
Is it bad I ate here twice last week? I am 6 months pregnant and all I wanted for my birthday was to eat here. I've eaten here a handful of times and was never disappointed, this week included. Tuesday my husband, a couple that we are close with, and myself ate here and everything was amazzzzzzzing! The staff was very accommodating to the fact that I needed my meat cooked a bit more than everyone else's bc I am pregnant. The "salad" bar is always insane and wayyy more than salad- the salmon with mustard sauce is one of my favs and the potatoes augratin is my go to side!!!! Lobster bisque is yummm. I love how the waitress asks for any special preferences and sends those cuts of meat over right away. My favs include the flank, house special, and the lamb chops!!! I had such an amazing meal I returned on Friday with my aunt who's never experienced it. She was beyond satisfied as well! And of course Friday was just as phenomenal as Tuesday!!! Not the cheapest place but definitely worth it.
(5)
Sarah S.
Not the biggest fan, to be honest. The service was slow... it was almost as if they went slow on purpose so we got irritated and ate less. In their defense, we were a big group celebrating a birthday, but that is still no excuse. The "Buffet" part was decent, nothing special. The meat was good, not great. We probably won't return.
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Alex G.
More like 2.5 since the food was good but I'm rounding down since the entire experience was just bad. I've been to multiple Texas de Brazil before and always thought it as A-ok. I even attended an Elite event at this same location and loved it, but my last visit will make me think twice before ever going back. Service was beyond bad. Our waiter was missing the majority of the time and if you really think about it his main job is to just make sure your glasses are full and plates are cleared since you get up to get your own sides and the meat is served rodizio style. My glass of wine was ordered upon being seated and it took over 20 min to get it along with the sodas. We were halfway into our meal when the beverages arrived. The AC was broken the night we dined and it was almost unbearable to eat the hot food since the summer Florida heat was bad this particular evening. The two guys I was with were constantly left without water or refills of soda. You can't have a broken AC unit and then deprive your customers of a beverage. The meat, sides, fish and dessert were delishous. Absolutely no complaints there, but when there are a million great restaurants in West Palm Beach I will not go back to one that has bad service. Never once did a manager come over to apologize for the heat. I thought that was careless and especially since the restaurant was NOT packed. At one point I had to leave the table in search of of our waiter (which I never found) just to get our check which I had asked for 15 minutes prior. I finally had to ask another employee since he was m.i.a. again. In conclusion it takes more then good food to make me a repeat customer at any restaurant. I'll take ok food but amazing service over good food and horrible service any day. Not a fan of this location.
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Taffy C.
Worse customer service EVER!! I will never come back here again. So my friend made reservations for us a party of 10 to be here at 8:30 pm they showed up at 8:20pm. So i got there at 8:35pm we were a party of 6 four of us were missing they told us that they couldnt seat us unless half our party was there i think 6 is more then half of 10!! So after 20 minutes we complained to be seated after another 15 minutes they finally seated us. Our waiter took another 15 minutes to come over to our table and went to every other table but ours!! Finally we did eat and let me tell you they do keep the meat coming but its soo one note the salad bar is fantastic however very fresh!! Our waiter didn't ask us if we wanted dessert didnt even fill or glasses of water again it was very bad service!!!! Run go somewhere else anywhere but here!!
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Samir C.
Pretty good but not too many varieties of meats... Service was great, can't complain about that! I was looking forward to eat some chicken heart but they didn't have it.. Well, overall good!
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Sarah H.
This place was a fabulous dining experience. From the time i walked in till the time i left. Their house sirloin and baked pineapples were my favorite. I likr the gourmet salad bar as well. Everything was very fresh.
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M M.
I've been twice. It's a good Brazilian steakhouse. The service is normally pretty good. I highly recommend pacing yourself as the meat options are endless! I enjoy the side dishes and their Brazilian soda (?) was quite good too. Give it a shot.
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Morgan C.
Being from Miami , I was up in west palm beach and saw the location in the PGA Area. We walked in and as always it was buzzing! But really , the service is perfect , from the manager to the hostess to the waiter. Everyone has a job, and they do it well. And the Gauchos who bring out the meat are very good and attentive. The food was on par with all the other Texas de Brazils , i mean so good , the perfect filet mignon, the salad bar is amazing with every salad and deli item you can possibly think of. The meats are cooked perfectly, and plentiful, as much as you want!! omg! it was so delicious. The Papaya dessert with the Rum shot was the perfect ending as well as a cheesecake they have like a turtle cheesecake please try this. Then top it of with a Grand Manier!
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John B.
Just plain bad. Stopped by on a Thursday evening for a few drinks. Decided to sit at the outside bar because its very nice in the evening here, get to people watch, and still enjoy a drink. The drinks are overpriced (but that's to be expected). It's the level of service that I was taken aback by. Our bartender would walk to the outside portion maybe once every 20 minutes? So much for appetizers and maybe dessert. Also, music choice sucks balls. Some sort of 90s club gone bad. If you come here, do NOT sit outside.
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George S.
I've been to many of these steakhouses before. I can honestly say this service has by far been the worst. First they come with 2 servers and one was in training which I get but he came to greet the table and that was the last we say of our 2nd waiter. We had the one waiter which I'm assuming was the trainee because it took 20 minutes for our first round of drinks. Thankfully it was a self service restaurant. It was a domino effect from there, plates never cleared on time, filet mignon came upon request and drink refills was like pulling teeth. All in all the chicken and lamb came fluidly which is the least expensive item on the menu. The final straw was the check, we asked for the 15% law enforcement discount that took 20 minutes to process.
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Chris P.
This Texas de Brazil is one of the better run properties in the franchise. It's expensive but we've never had a bad experience there. The service is top notch and they are absolute masters at cooking meat. The salad bar is one of the best in town and do yourself a favor by walking all the way around before you start piling on lettuce. My salad bar favorites are the spicy shrimp, palm hearts, olives and salmon, my wife went for the asparagus, mushrooms and toasted cheese. Of the meats my wife liked the bacon wrapped chicken and fillet, my personal favorites are the leg of lamb, rack of lamb and the Brazilian sausage. One tip is to go early if you can. When it gets busy the servers can't make it around as often. It is pricey but the experience is consistently one of the best in the area.
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Tessa M.
Cheap for what you get! I will be coming back here again. Cost $42 per person, a bottle of wine for $45 and a cake for $9.50. We got all you can eat of the best meats ever, salad, some seafood, perfect sides, red wine and a yummy chocolate moose cake. The food was seasoned perfectly I wouldn't change a thing about the food. Parking is crazy in this area. The restaurant was clean, open and fancy. Our waitress Bruna was friendly, helpful and truly acted like she cared about our wants. Bruna met our every need with a smile and style. So don't worry when you sit down Bruna will help you with how it works and what wine to order. When you are done you walk back out, sorry roll out, of the restaurant and greeted with a band playing in the center square and people smiling and dancing. I wouldn't change a thing about that night. I think everyone should check this place out at least once.
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Michael J.
Very nice restaurant. I really enjoyed the steaks and lamb. The service was excellent. They never let my cup or my plate go empty. It is amazing how they are constantly walking around with so many different cuts of meat from steaks, to chicken, to pork and lamb. Sample it all then choose your favorite and they will keep bringing more until you say stop.
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Lia D.
Excellent experience at Texas de Brazil! My husband,son and I had Thanksgiving dinner there and it was fantastic! The decor is beautiful,tables are set far enough apart for comfort,and the service was impeccable. It was a busy day,of course,but the servers were there for your every need. Special kudos go out for Marcelo,who handled our service with patience and calm. Obrigado, Marcelo! Now to the food! Wow! You walk in the door to see a sumptuous salad bar with every variety of meats,seafood,vegetables,fruit and cheese. I loved the shrimp ceviche and the men loved the different cheeses,and the prosciutto. The main course- the skewered meats! Unbelievable! We've been to other churrascarias and the meats were dry and overcooked. The meats were fantastic here,moist,flavorful, and bountiful! You can choose from sausage,filet,sirloin,chicken,lamb chops,as much or as little as you want. My only comment would be that some of the meats were very salty,but that's my take on it. All in all,a lovely experience which we will repeat .
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Katie L.
This was my second time to a Texas de Brazil (the first time being the Fort Lauderdale location) and although it wasn't as good as the first time, it was still a fun experience. The problem is they did not circulate the good meat as often as the chicken and sausages. I don't like being asked 5 times in 15 minutes if I want chicken. No, I do not want chicken, I can make chicken at home. I want your Picanha and lamb and filet mignon, thank you very much! They season their meat very well, perfectly salted. I wish they did not add mint to their lamb, that should be the decision of the diner. Eventually the good meats came around, it just wasn't distributed properly. Their salad bar is elegant, unique and delicious. Cocktails are too pricey for what you get. Our server was very nice but unfortunately I don't remember his name.
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Katherine M.
This place is good. Its not amazing, but its nice. First, the service was great. Our waitress was attentive, as was the whole staff. They kept us full on water and always asked if we wanted more sides or anything. You start with a salad bar - that is really more a meat, cheese, a bit of lettuce, and some random hot stuff bar. We had some Au gratin potatoes that were good - and had so much creamy cheese I thought it was. Soup. Some of the cheeses were pretty good - the goat cheese stood out - and some of the salami meats were nice, but they are really a bit of a distraction from the main course The gauchos were nice and helpful in explaining the meats now and always checking in on us when our cards were flipped to green. You use a pog like card to indicate if you want more or are currently not wanting anyone to come over. We had a few meats - some great, some not so much. Picahna - very juicy and tender with a nice flavor on the crust. Outer cuts were best as some inner cuts were very rare. Filet - yummy, close tie with the picahna. This isn't cut off a large slab like the picahna and skirt. It's cute in small baby medallions and cooked about medium in most cases. We had a few and 3 of the 4 were tender and great - 1 was a bit tough. Overall, great though. Skirt steak - delicious! So tender especially for a skirt steak. Really great flavor on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside cuts. Filet wrapped in bacon - chewy fatty bacon and overcooked filet. OK if you like medium well meat. Not good for me. Garlic sirloin - so tough i couldn't chew it. The garlic flavor was amazing though. Parmesan pork loin - flavorful but too dry. A weird texture about it I didn't like. Lamb lollipops - good, tender, flavorful, but a bit overcooked. Not as good as the beefs. That's all I could get before I was stuffed beyond belief. I'm a meat lightweight. I also ate like 4 of the cheese breads - I love that stuff but prepared to be weird out by the tapioca flour it's made with as it adds a texture most don't expect The caramelized bananas are great for an end to the meal - ask for them fresh. They are amazing warm! It's an interesting place to come to at least once. The people are a strange mix here - we were sat between a woman in a ball gown and a guy in a nice suit and a family with kids in their soccer uniforms with the knee high socks and adidas sandals. So weird!
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Address :11701 Lake Victoria Gardens,Ste 2104
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Garage Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Matt M.
My wife & I go here often, it's worth every cent! As a general rule I NEVER eat off of buffets but the one here is IMMACULATE every time! The food choices are outstanding & the selections of meat that come table side are always excellent. The service is top notch too! We have many different servers through out the meal & they are all incredibly friendly & helpful. The manager even visits the table from time to time! We feel like VIPs each visit! Absolutely love this place!
(5)Stephanie D.
We just ate here and we have been looking forward to it since its opened. We really enjoy Brazilian Steakhouses, this being so close to our home it was perfect. Only problem is that the food was just average. It's priced high for the dinner and drinks are on the higher end as well. The service was perfect, our server Bruna was on top of everything, we did enjoy that part of our evening. Unfortunately I do not think we would return. There are other options in the area within the price range and the food is much better. I think if i had to put my finger on the problem it might be that there was no flavor to the meats, everything just tasted the same and very salty :( We do frequent a Brazilian Steak house in Ft. Lauderdale off Las Olas (I won't mention the name) and it's fantastic, perhaps we are just bias because we've been spoiled there ??
(3)Ira S.
Terrible service. Waited over 10 minutes for each meat. Gouchos too few and not well trained. GM did not respond to phone calls or email. Manager on duty was frazzled and did not have control of staff. Stay away. Go to ft Lauderdale location. It's a great place. Like night and day.
(1)S F.
The service was above and beyond! As in, my drink never reached hall full before a refill, when I got up, I came back to a folded napkin, I saw the waiters take plates of food off the customers hands so they could carry it for them to their seat. The free appetizers were far better than Fogo, and Chima. The roasted banana with sugar was incredible! The lobster bisque was perfect. All the meat selections were seasoned great. Unlike other churascaria where u need a chimichurri sauce to season the meat, here, they were great alone. Great environment. Great food. Best service imaginable. Will definitely return!
(5)Christian M.
For the money, it's hard to beat this place. Where else can you get rack of lamb, filet mignon, picanha, pork loin, etc... ALL YOU CAN EAT...for less than $50! Great salad bar, great food, great service, great location!
(5)Ally B.
Be prepared to gorge yourself with tasty meats and an incredible buffet bar. This is no crappy buffet. It was filled with all sorts of upscale goodies! But save your appetite for the barrage of meats coming to your table every two minutes. Good service. The prices are a bit up there but you can order the half price dinner and just get the buffet. Worth the experience.
(4)Jessica r.
I ate there last night and was very disappointed. We have eaten here before but the service last night was a first. No meat!! Normally you get swarmed but we got one piece then nothing for 15 minutes when I told the manager I Was Given A Lecture then Another Few Minutes Went By And Slowly Food Came Around. The desserts are all epic failures so don't waste your money. We tried 4 different ones.
(2)Erin O.
Went here with the family of 8 and was really impressed by the service. We got our drinks quickly after ordering them, and the waiter was excellent at coming to our table frequently and asking if we needed anything. It is a little pricey at $42 per person + the cost of drinks, but that includes the salad bar and the variety of meats, bread, and various side dishes. The chocolate mousse cake was very rich and filling, but it's hard to save room for dessert after all the food that was eaten beforehand. Overall a great place to eat, would recommend
(5)Lindsay L.
I have only been here once and I don't think it's worth the money. The meat is way to salty it is so expensive. The service is good though..
(3)Stephanie D.
Service was great but the food was just average. We have frequented several Brazilian steakhouses and we were really looking forward to one opening so close to our house. Server was A++ but the meat was too salty and the salad bar was just "ok". We went on a Friday night and I thought it would be busier but it was only 15% full - I think if it were busier and they had some music playing it would make the atmosphere feel a little warmer. We had 2 adults, 2 small children and I had 2 drinks and with the tip our bill was $160.00. The little ones were only charged $5.00 each plus their drinks.
(3)Lynne S.
OK. I must admit, I am a little peeved. First, the directions are not only incorrect on Yelp, but Garmin, Google and Siri couldn't find the place. Only after I read a fellow Yelper say it was behind Whole Foods did I find it. The positive is that the meat and salad bar quality were very good. That is where this rodeo stops. While the staff was polite, they circled with all the cheap pieces of meat (sausages, chicken, sirloin) I never saw filet or filet wrapped bacon or the ribs (pork or beef). Out of the 16 cuts, only 5 were circulating. The lamb was super well done, I had to ask for beef ribs and the Gaucho said that cut was by request only. WHAT?? When he brought some out it was sad and burnt and looked like it could have been reheated from yesterday. Here's the pisser. I drank 3 glasses of tea (about 6 oz each if you take out the ice) and the bill came drum roll please...$10.50 for the tea!!! You have got to be kidding me! All the meat you can eat, but $10.50 for iced tea? Sorry, I won't be back if I am going to get nickel and dimed. I'll spend my money at Fogo de Chao. The quality is better too.
(2)The Baja M.
3 1/2 stars Overall very good food and service. Salad bar was pretty good but not epic. Everything was fresh and flavorful but not as impressive as Chima. Meats were awesome! Be careful because they try to load you up with chicken, sausage, flank steak, and pork. You want the fillet and picanha cuts but you won't get offered those very often. It's all a business plan along with up selling drinks, desserts, and what not. Delicious chocolate mouse cake. I will give them props for perfectly seasoned tender meats and service.
(4)Judi H.
excellent food. great service.
(4)Chris C.
great birthday rewards $25 email cert. and free desert ! been there twice , not as many meat variety the second time , salad bar was great both times. service was fine
(4)Alivia H.
I gave one star because the service was excellent, beyond that the food was terrible. This is not my first time coming to a Brazilian churrasco style restaurant however this is the first time I can say everything was lacking in taste, appeal and quality. If you are easily distracted by food served on a spear from gentlemen in gaucho pants and think it makes the food taste any better...Good Luck.
(1)Angela F.
Although I am not as crazy about meat as most people who enjoy Texas De Brazil I still enjoyed my experience here. The staff was above and beyond friendly and professional. The hostess placed our napkins over our laps, bus boys walked our salad bar plates back to the table for us, and our service was extremely attentive! I felt like a queen. My fiance thoroughly enjoyed every piece of meat he tried, and he tried everything he was offered! My favorite was the house special sirloin. I was not impressed with the salad area but it was traditional Brazilian and that may be why. I highly recommend this restaurant and this location in particular.
(4)Marc W.
When deciding on the Stars give give a review you sometimes run into an issue of what to rate. I tend to rate overall how I felt when I signed the check. So to a large part it is value. I went with a large group (11) and when I paid the almost $800 I was sort of indifferent which for me is unusual, thus the middle of the road 3 stars. What could have put it over the top of four or five just was missing. First, it was too warm in the restaurant. That took away one star. I think they should read their reviews because it is an ongoing issue there not just me. The second thing is the lack or seeming lack by the wait staff. The servers are nice enough but if you "request" anything you get just lip service. When they tell you how it works they offer options but getting it, that is another story. Not that there is not enough to eat, as it is a meat orgy. I have been to several locations and competitors in other areas of the country. This is good but not great. I can tell you I have been to great ones and this just falls short of the mark. The food is good but bad A/C and a lackluster staff makes it mediocre.
(3)Crystal F.
If you're hungry....GO HERE! This place has a BEAUTIFUL salad bar w/over 50 different items.They said it changed often, but here are some of the things our table enjoyed....HUGE wheels of fresh cheese, prosciutto, salami, shrimp, green beans, asparagus, brussel sprouts, au gratin potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, lobster bisque and of course salads. Try to go easy because the meats are the main attrraction. One after another, after another.... All of them better than the last. This is a low carb lovers dream, but anyone can find something to enjoy here. Yes, even vegetarians! I recommend going as a group.
(4)Moe K.
Always good when you want to try different steaks. Though on a couple of occasions I did ask for medium rare and thought it was medium well. The salad bar is beyond lavish and try not to fill yourself up. The decor is great and service prompt.
(4)Dr. Oso Phila M.
Typical of Brazilian buffets: red light/green light passes to grilled meat, super friendly "gauchos" delivering directly to your plate, the warm "cheesy bread" basket, and an extensive "salad" bar. The meats here are grilled well and fairly high quality. No marinades, just salt. The salad bar has some unique offerings, including a lobster bisque that is rich in flavor. Service on my first few visits was amazing. Waiters, busboys, and the maître d' were attentive beyond belief... I applaud their efforts to bring upscale service to a chain restaurant serving clientele of all ages and backgrounds (that's right, plenty of kids and families here) and for making a place seem classy and casual at the same time. Nonetheless, came here with a group on my last visit and, while a couple of us weren't dressed well for dinner, it doesn't excuse the shoddy service we received. We weren't even asked if we wanted dessert! I will be back... after all, we serve ourselves at the buffet and the gauchos are always friendly and smiling, so the attitudes of the wait staff don't matter quite as much. Still, it's a shame this place couldn't unlock a 4th star for being consistently good.
(3)Michael C.
The Salad Bar gets 2 stars and the service pushed it to 3 stars The meat is very forgettable .. Dry and tasteless ... Too bad .. I wanted this to be great.
(3)Patty W.
Go hungry because it's churrascaria style. You will get lots of food for the price. The salad bar has a different selection of meats and cheeses to choose from other than the salad. It can get fancy if you want it to be. The meat is cooked over an open flame grill and served at the table. There are offerings of beef, sausage, lamb, pork, and chicken. Bacon wrapped filet and garlic steak were two of my favorites. It came with a side of mashed potatoes and bananas for all of us to share. There is another option of going to the salad bar and getting rice and beans, au gratin potatoes, and lobster bisque soup. It goes ridiculously well together. Thankfully, my husband ate most of the chocolate mousse cake he ordered. It was not too light or too heavy for a dessert. However, I have to gripe about the way over attentive service there. I understand they strive to have customers happy, but it got annoying being asked every 5 minutes if we wanted some more. Our markers were even turned over to the red side, which meant no more. I think they got the hint after we said no for like the third time. It will be interesting to see how a wedding goes at the one in Sunrise we will be attending next month. Look out for an update ;)
(4)Pete M.
This is the place to sit down and buckle up for a meal. Salad Bar was terrific and the food flowed until you throw up your arms ( red table marker) and say "enough ". The atmosphere was comfortable and staff and management were very attentive. Great time was had by all. Thanks!!!
(5)G. B.
Went here with a big group event so we didn't have to pay for it, but if I did, I'd probably pass. Quite pricey. The "signature drink" the Caipirinha was mostly ice and sugar. Not quality for sure. The salad bar was pretty impressive with a great selection of different things. The meat that they bring around to the tables was not very impressive. The leg of lamb (which I was really looking forward to) was pretty tough and fatty. They sure seem to come around a lot more with the chicken and flank steak. I may go back, but probably just for the salad bar. That would make a real good meal in itself.
(3)Regina F.
The first time we ate there the service and food was excellent. We decided to go back for my dads 91st birthday .....service was terrible! Food was salty ...also I told them it was a special occasion and I had to ask them to put a candle on a piece of cake . The waiter just dropped the cake off and no one even sang Happy Birthday....thought it was rude!!! It's way over priced for the service not to mention we had to eat with our jackets on....it was so cold in there as many people did the same!!! You have lost my business....never again
(3)Greg M.
It's a new restaurant and I know what it means to be new, I've been in the business for 18 years and opened more than 100 restaurants during that time. My hope that it would be good was definitely higher than my expectations but I was wrong on both accounts. A half hour wait turned into almost an hour and a half with the explanation of "we have a lot of squatters tonight that just wont leave!" (Now, I'm hoping we don't overstay our welcome on our first visit). There were more than just us that were visibly upset at the time it was taking to get a table. The drinks at the bar were ok except you need to ask for a lime for your Tanquery and tonic twice for each drink not to mention that we asked for a specific bottle of wine and were given a completely different one. Now we're finally at the table and at first our server seemed like he would of been on his game....nope. On several occasions he forgot to bring drinks, the gauchos and I think at one point forgot we were his table. Asked to have a specific cut of beef sent over to the table and was told "I'll have them come over right away", translation 20 minutes later! The glass of wine I got at the table was a Pinot Noir, $12 and by all estimation maybe 6 oz was in the glass. I'm not one to complain but REALLY? Desert was extremely slow coming and when it did the three we did order came one at a time. We ordered one to take home to the sitter and when it came to the table in a box it looked like they threw it in there. No pride in what they where sending to the table, that's when we finally said something to the manager. He came and asked "you don't want it?, no at that point we didn't want that one we wanted one just not one that looked like that." He replied, " It's going to be a while until we can get out another piece to you, there back up at that station." The restaurant has and open air kitchen and the desert station had two guys working there with very little coming out at all. The sushi roll was good though!? I guess that should of tipped us off, sushi in a Brazilian restaurant...Not going back!
(1)David C.
I have been to several restaurants of this concept before and there are a few things they have to get EXACTLY right. The salad bar needs to have a huge variety of super high-end ingredients, the sides and sauces need to be served by the wait staff, and of course, the meats have to be plentiful, well-seasoned, and delicious. Texas de Brazil in Palm Beach Gardens delivers on all points. The high points for this visit were definitely the service, which was attentive, bordering on the extreme. Our primary server (you have several individuals serve you throughout the night, including other servers, bussers, gauchos, and managers), Shannon, was obsessively attentive to detail and delivering a memorable experience. Other high points were a gigantic pitcher of sangria that my wife and I sipped on the entire meal and still didn't finish (for $29), the fried bananas which are included at your table as a palate cleanser, and the over-sized desserts for $7.50. Overall, for two people who left uncomfortably full on a wide variety of delicious, well-prepared, and high quality food, sangria, and desserts, we spent $130 and consider that a bargain. I give Texas de Brazil my highest recommendation AS LONG AS you understand the type of restaurant you're going to and come prepared to eat. Will DEFINITELY return.
(5)Linda L.
We returned for our third visit last night to be disappointed after enjoying out two previous meals. The meat was so so salty and when we asked for mustard of any variety ( as we had had on previous visits!) we were told they never have mustard even when we disputed this fact. Which beef serving restaurant does not have mustard available ? On telephoning this morning to find the address for customer service my husband spoke to the manager who now says she found it after we left.. Not good enough our evening was ruined after high expectations .
(2)Mark L.
Overall, a decent place - but nothing to go out of your way for. Here's a tip to start: don't make a table wait 20+ mins for their first drink - it's a buzzkill. Next: While they're waiting - hit the table of 8 with more than 10 golfball-sized rolls - we're hungry AND thirsty. The salad bar - one of the best ever. A somewhat eclectic (taboule next to manchego cheese?) mix of high-quality, well-prepared bites. Spicy shrimp were a table fave, as was the variety...we forgot how much we liked hearts of palm. The tableside meat delivery is an efficient means of supplying huge amounts of food - some better than others. Some chicken was dry, one flank steak overcooked to grey. Others were outstanding - another flank was well-seasoned and luscious, and the Brazilian specialty of picanha was perfectly cooked as well. Five adults and three kids = $460 including tip. With only one dessert and not many drinks, its pretty pricey. Not bad, just that you can do a lot better steakwise for your buck.
(2)K W.
We had a great experience, good service, and nice options, even when I am not a huge meat eater. The meat is very well seasoned and my husband is in love with the potatoes on the salad bar.
(4)Greta B.
To be perfectly honest, I was SHOCKED when I read the other reviews! What in the world are these people talking about?! My husband and I have dined here approximately 4 or 5 times since they opened, and each time has been nothing short of AMAZING! We always request to be seated in our favorite waiter, "G"s, section, and he and the manager, Robert, always make us feel like VIP. Understanding that there will likely be a wait (hello! you're talking about a nice restaurant in Downtown in the middle of 'season'), we always call ahead and make a reservation. The salad bar is wonderful, featuring over 40+ fresh, delicious items. On top of them, there are also several hot appetizers. I love the mushrooms in wine sauce, and my hubby loves the scalloped potatoes--delicious! Needless to say, the meats are scrumptious! We prefer to hold out for our favorite cuts (filet mignon, lamb chops, flank steak), but for first timers, I recommend trying a small piece of everything, just to get a feel for what you like. Now, going back to the service, because that is really what upset me about the other reviews, I must say, one of the main reasons we keep coming back is the EXC EXCELLENT SERVICE!!! I cannot emphasize that enough--seriously, I have no clue what the other reviewers were talking about bashing the service here. We love G and Robert, but even the waiters that just bring over the various cuts of meat are so nice! As far as the drinks go, we're creatures of habit, so we always go with the Sangria--it's fabulous! All in all, this place is wonderful! Just writing this review is making me crave TDB!
(5)LaNae M.
MY FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD! I go at least once a month. All of the managers know who we are right when we walk in the door. My boyfriends dad ALWAYS gets a whole rack of lamb chops WELL DONE and they never fail to remember that. The balsamic vinaigrette is amazing and so is the Greek.. The fried bananas and mashed potatoes hit the spot! I could eat here everyday and never get tired of it.. My only complain is they should have more of a variety for dessert, all they really have is cakes and pies.. Would recommend this to anyone!!!! And they have a HUGE candy store right next to them :) They make you feel special here... one time i went i was walking away from the salad bar and the manager saw me and offered to grab my plate and follow behind me to my table.. It may be pricy but if you become a member of their E-Club you get amazing deals.. Ive had a email of $15 off their!
(5)Florida M.
we had been to other restaurants of this concept before. first of all they were more expensive and we generally were not impressed. that all changed tonight. we went to the new Texas De Brazil located at Downtown in the Gardens. the 50+item salad bar is chock full of unusual and delicious offerings. everything from a terrine of lobster bisque to wonderfully made "spicy shrimp". the concept is that men dressed as "gaucho" walk around with over 10 different types of meat on a spit and serve you literally until your gag reflex kicks in. all i can say is that every time i tried something new i said "this is my new favorite!" there were 5 of us and we ate until we couldn't eat anymore. after we rested for about 10 minutes believe it or not...there was room for dessert!!! we had the flan, bananas foster pie, and cheesecake. delicious...everything even though i did see a lot of families there i would not recommend bringing the kids. it is a bit pricey but if you go hungry....so worth it. we will be back. oh and btw...the service was outstanding!!!
(5)Anthony M.
I visited Texas de Brazil for the first time nearly ten years ago in Virginia. Since that first visit, I have dined at 11 of their locations nationwide. I feel confident in stating--without a doubt--my experience at the new Texas de Brazil in Palm Beach Gardens was the worst I have had. I truly hope the poor service was not indication of what is to come from the company, though it has been growing at an extremely fast rate. That being said, I still have confidence that the new PBG location may pleasantly surprise me in the future. I did visit the restaurant on a Friday evening and, while this is no excuse, I did not expect the same level of service I had experienced in the past. With the location being so young, I did expect some hiccups. As others have explained, the food at each location is consistently good. The salad bar was fresh and offered an extensive array of choices, and the meats were well-seasoned (not over salted!). The pacing of the gauchos was commendable, and we weren't repetitiously offered what we like to call "filler meats" (cheaper cuts); the service began with better cuts and allowed us to make requests often (don't leave without trying the beef rib!). I also enjoyed the chicken sausage which, for me, was a new addition to their rotation. Against my better judgement I ordered a caipirinha, which turned out to be 90% ice. Usually the drinks are very well-made, so this was a bit of a disappointment. I also asked our server if they had guarana, and he explained they did but wasn't sure of the brand. Again, I tricked myself into ordering one and was moderately disgusted when a Golly Guarana was placed on the table. I can't fault the restaurant entirely, but I learned my lesson. The ultimate downfall of the night was, as stated, the level of service. If you haven't been to Texas de Brazil before, please understand that in comparison to most other restaurants, even bad service is far above average. Still, once you've visited a few good churrascarias (Fogo de Chao comes to mind), you begin taking impeccable service for granted. No manager graced us with his/her presence, which was alarming to me; usually this is standard practice (as far as I know) at all Texas de Brazil restaurants. Being such a new location I figured they may be understaffed, but I can't say for sure. Our server was definitely stretched too thin and received very little help from anyone else; he visited our table (at most) once every 15 minutes. At one point, our water glasses sat empty for over thirty minutes. Ten minutes passed between the time I ordered my caipirinha and the time it was placed on my table. Our plates were only cleared once and we were never asked if we would like clean plates. When our plates *were* cleared, they took our silverware with them and we had to ask for forks! For the price you will pay, this is all unacceptable. When it comes to reviews, I'd like to think I am fairly reasonable, forgiving, and typically give the establishment the benefit of the doubt. Due to the risk of this sort of lackluster service, I often try my best to avoid visiting any churrascaria at peak hours on a weekend. I genuinely hope the poor treatment was only a result of "new location on a busy night". I will most likely wait a couple months--which I hope will be sufficient time for these issues to be remedied--before visiting the location again and updating my review. For now, I'll get my fix at the Fort Lauderdale or Hallandale Beach locations...or Fogo de Chao in Miami Beach if I'm feeling truly adventurous.
(2)Carolyn D.
More than just dining, an exciting experience! The place is immaculate, well-designed (great decor), and the service superb (they even served our wine on a decanter). Our server, Roberto, went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of plus made great suggestions and was knowledgeable of the menu & wines. The gauchos were constantly coming around bringing the choiciest cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and lamb! All seasoned and cooked to perfection (except for pork was a little dry, but salad bar made up for it and excelled our expectations). The manager personally came to our table to ask about our experience. All in all - sinfully mouthwatering - We will be back!!!
(5)Jan S.
My husband and I have been to several of the TDB in Florida and Vegas and this is now our favorite. Staff and management treat us like royalty and we love the food! Seasoned perfectly and tender. Don't miss the carrot cake. Take it with you. It is the best I have ever had.
(5)Joanne D.
Our family of four loves downtown at the gardens, so when this restaurant opened we decided to give it a try and boy are we glad we did. The entire experience was amazing. Attentive wait staff, in fact, our waiter travels from location to location as an opener and he was GOOOOOOD! The staff worked together, checking on us even if they were not our waiter. It was a great system. Now on to the food, lobster bisque, great, would have liked more chunks of lobster, but the flavor was rich and unique. The salad bar was not typical, very innovative choices, and it was obvious that each item was carefully thought out. The peppers were delicious! The warm side selections were so tasty and kept fresh. It didn't feel like they were left to over cook, I always saw someone looking after them. Now, on to the best part, the juicy, succulent, mouthwatering meat. You will marvel at the flavor, it's like a feast for the senses, you see them coming, you smell it as they are carving, and the taste just blows you away. I am a lamb lover and they got it right! Loved the mint jelly at the salad bar! Like I said, well thought out! The other sauces were amazing, but honestly the meat was just so delicious it didn't need a thing. If you can spare $18.00 for the pitcher of lemonade, get it! We tried to duplicate it at home and the ingredients are expensive so the price makes sense. Dessert was just ok, nothing special ,but after eating that delicious food, we were kind of stuffed, so to be fair, could have just been us. We tried a local Brazilian steakhouse closer to west palm where we live, hoping it would be the same, no luck. We will forever stay true to Texas de brazil, even if we have to drive to gardens and pay a bit more. It's soooooo worth it! Job well done!
(5)Michael K.
Wife and I were here twice for special occasions in January and March 2013. 3 stars from me means I might go back again, but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. Both times service was superlative. Salad bar quality was good with varied items. If you've never been to one of these type restaurants before, the waiters walk around with skewers of different meats, chicken and sausage. Each diner has a small disk. One side is green and other side red. Green side up means they stop at your spot to offer you the meat they are carrying. If you're not ready for more at the present time, place your disk red side up. Some meats, like their Picanah sirloin they slice at your side, others like lamb chops they slide off on your plate. The Picanah is very tasty, but slices are super thin. Plus if you receive the first slices, the outside of them is extremely salty. The small filet were okay and the lamb chops (when weren't over cooked) were good. The parmesan chicken legs, pork, etc. I could do without. So there's really nothing to sink your teeth into and rave about. After dinner I ordered coffee. It was so weak that half way through you could see the bottom of the cup. It was tasteless. And my refill came from a carafe that had not seen a warmer in quite sometime and it was actually cold. My wife's coffee was served in a chipped cup and had to be replaced. After dining there twice the only redeeming value for me is the novelty and thus may go back with others that have never been there. Other than that, for $42.99 per person (not including beverages or dessert) I'd rather dine elsewhere.
(3)Lenore P.
Fabulous Dining Experience with Excellent Service My husband and I came here last Sunday with our families for a family member's birthday. The salad bar was fabulous. We knew we needed to save plenty of room for all of the meats, but it was hard not to grab a taste of everything at the salad bar. The meats were plentiful and delicious. All of the staff were wonderful. They were attentive, personable, and kept coming around to make sure everything we wanted came around. Our main server, Jordan, was incredible. He was exceedingly attentive and personable. He confirmed that every meat option had reached our table. He truly made the dining experience a little extra special. Thanks for everything!
(5)Audio D.
You get a lot of food for the money, (just under $50 per person), that's about the only real compliment I can mention. They have a buffet and most of the items seemed pretty fresh, but I am not too crazy about buffets. As with the meat, everything was very salty and during my meal I was lapping up water like a seal to try and quench the thirst the massive amount of salt was causing. The meats they cook and bring to the table were just ok, extremely salty, and good luck finding beef that was not well done. Generally I find that many places will salt the heck out of low quality, low flavor food in an attempt to give it some flavor. I asked to have some beef cooked rare, so I was told they were putting some on that they would cook rare. When I got it, it was far from rare and was not even medium, just waaaaayyyy overcooked. The definition of rare is "cook red center", this was more like Sperry Docksider leather. I will not be returning, you can get much better quality food for the money at many other establishments in the area.
(2)Candice B.
Is it bad I ate here twice last week? I am 6 months pregnant and all I wanted for my birthday was to eat here. I've eaten here a handful of times and was never disappointed, this week included. Tuesday my husband, a couple that we are close with, and myself ate here and everything was amazzzzzzzing! The staff was very accommodating to the fact that I needed my meat cooked a bit more than everyone else's bc I am pregnant. The "salad" bar is always insane and wayyy more than salad- the salmon with mustard sauce is one of my favs and the potatoes augratin is my go to side!!!! Lobster bisque is yummm. I love how the waitress asks for any special preferences and sends those cuts of meat over right away. My favs include the flank, house special, and the lamb chops!!! I had such an amazing meal I returned on Friday with my aunt who's never experienced it. She was beyond satisfied as well! And of course Friday was just as phenomenal as Tuesday!!! Not the cheapest place but definitely worth it.
(5)Sarah S.
Not the biggest fan, to be honest. The service was slow... it was almost as if they went slow on purpose so we got irritated and ate less. In their defense, we were a big group celebrating a birthday, but that is still no excuse. The "Buffet" part was decent, nothing special. The meat was good, not great. We probably won't return.
(3)Alex G.
More like 2.5 since the food was good but I'm rounding down since the entire experience was just bad. I've been to multiple Texas de Brazil before and always thought it as A-ok. I even attended an Elite event at this same location and loved it, but my last visit will make me think twice before ever going back. Service was beyond bad. Our waiter was missing the majority of the time and if you really think about it his main job is to just make sure your glasses are full and plates are cleared since you get up to get your own sides and the meat is served rodizio style. My glass of wine was ordered upon being seated and it took over 20 min to get it along with the sodas. We were halfway into our meal when the beverages arrived. The AC was broken the night we dined and it was almost unbearable to eat the hot food since the summer Florida heat was bad this particular evening. The two guys I was with were constantly left without water or refills of soda. You can't have a broken AC unit and then deprive your customers of a beverage. The meat, sides, fish and dessert were delishous. Absolutely no complaints there, but when there are a million great restaurants in West Palm Beach I will not go back to one that has bad service. Never once did a manager come over to apologize for the heat. I thought that was careless and especially since the restaurant was NOT packed. At one point I had to leave the table in search of of our waiter (which I never found) just to get our check which I had asked for 15 minutes prior. I finally had to ask another employee since he was m.i.a. again. In conclusion it takes more then good food to make me a repeat customer at any restaurant. I'll take ok food but amazing service over good food and horrible service any day. Not a fan of this location.
(2)Taffy C.
Worse customer service EVER!! I will never come back here again. So my friend made reservations for us a party of 10 to be here at 8:30 pm they showed up at 8:20pm. So i got there at 8:35pm we were a party of 6 four of us were missing they told us that they couldnt seat us unless half our party was there i think 6 is more then half of 10!! So after 20 minutes we complained to be seated after another 15 minutes they finally seated us. Our waiter took another 15 minutes to come over to our table and went to every other table but ours!! Finally we did eat and let me tell you they do keep the meat coming but its soo one note the salad bar is fantastic however very fresh!! Our waiter didn't ask us if we wanted dessert didnt even fill or glasses of water again it was very bad service!!!! Run go somewhere else anywhere but here!!
(1)Samir C.
Pretty good but not too many varieties of meats... Service was great, can't complain about that! I was looking forward to eat some chicken heart but they didn't have it.. Well, overall good!
(3)Sarah H.
This place was a fabulous dining experience. From the time i walked in till the time i left. Their house sirloin and baked pineapples were my favorite. I likr the gourmet salad bar as well. Everything was very fresh.
(5)M M.
I've been twice. It's a good Brazilian steakhouse. The service is normally pretty good. I highly recommend pacing yourself as the meat options are endless! I enjoy the side dishes and their Brazilian soda (?) was quite good too. Give it a shot.
(3)Morgan C.
Being from Miami , I was up in west palm beach and saw the location in the PGA Area. We walked in and as always it was buzzing! But really , the service is perfect , from the manager to the hostess to the waiter. Everyone has a job, and they do it well. And the Gauchos who bring out the meat are very good and attentive. The food was on par with all the other Texas de Brazils , i mean so good , the perfect filet mignon, the salad bar is amazing with every salad and deli item you can possibly think of. The meats are cooked perfectly, and plentiful, as much as you want!! omg! it was so delicious. The Papaya dessert with the Rum shot was the perfect ending as well as a cheesecake they have like a turtle cheesecake please try this. Then top it of with a Grand Manier!
(5)John B.
Just plain bad. Stopped by on a Thursday evening for a few drinks. Decided to sit at the outside bar because its very nice in the evening here, get to people watch, and still enjoy a drink. The drinks are overpriced (but that's to be expected). It's the level of service that I was taken aback by. Our bartender would walk to the outside portion maybe once every 20 minutes? So much for appetizers and maybe dessert. Also, music choice sucks balls. Some sort of 90s club gone bad. If you come here, do NOT sit outside.
(1)George S.
I've been to many of these steakhouses before. I can honestly say this service has by far been the worst. First they come with 2 servers and one was in training which I get but he came to greet the table and that was the last we say of our 2nd waiter. We had the one waiter which I'm assuming was the trainee because it took 20 minutes for our first round of drinks. Thankfully it was a self service restaurant. It was a domino effect from there, plates never cleared on time, filet mignon came upon request and drink refills was like pulling teeth. All in all the chicken and lamb came fluidly which is the least expensive item on the menu. The final straw was the check, we asked for the 15% law enforcement discount that took 20 minutes to process.
(1)Chris P.
This Texas de Brazil is one of the better run properties in the franchise. It's expensive but we've never had a bad experience there. The service is top notch and they are absolute masters at cooking meat. The salad bar is one of the best in town and do yourself a favor by walking all the way around before you start piling on lettuce. My salad bar favorites are the spicy shrimp, palm hearts, olives and salmon, my wife went for the asparagus, mushrooms and toasted cheese. Of the meats my wife liked the bacon wrapped chicken and fillet, my personal favorites are the leg of lamb, rack of lamb and the Brazilian sausage. One tip is to go early if you can. When it gets busy the servers can't make it around as often. It is pricey but the experience is consistently one of the best in the area.
(4)Tessa M.
Cheap for what you get! I will be coming back here again. Cost $42 per person, a bottle of wine for $45 and a cake for $9.50. We got all you can eat of the best meats ever, salad, some seafood, perfect sides, red wine and a yummy chocolate moose cake. The food was seasoned perfectly I wouldn't change a thing about the food. Parking is crazy in this area. The restaurant was clean, open and fancy. Our waitress Bruna was friendly, helpful and truly acted like she cared about our wants. Bruna met our every need with a smile and style. So don't worry when you sit down Bruna will help you with how it works and what wine to order. When you are done you walk back out, sorry roll out, of the restaurant and greeted with a band playing in the center square and people smiling and dancing. I wouldn't change a thing about that night. I think everyone should check this place out at least once.
(5)Michael J.
Very nice restaurant. I really enjoyed the steaks and lamb. The service was excellent. They never let my cup or my plate go empty. It is amazing how they are constantly walking around with so many different cuts of meat from steaks, to chicken, to pork and lamb. Sample it all then choose your favorite and they will keep bringing more until you say stop.
(5)Lia D.
Excellent experience at Texas de Brazil! My husband,son and I had Thanksgiving dinner there and it was fantastic! The decor is beautiful,tables are set far enough apart for comfort,and the service was impeccable. It was a busy day,of course,but the servers were there for your every need. Special kudos go out for Marcelo,who handled our service with patience and calm. Obrigado, Marcelo! Now to the food! Wow! You walk in the door to see a sumptuous salad bar with every variety of meats,seafood,vegetables,fruit and cheese. I loved the shrimp ceviche and the men loved the different cheeses,and the prosciutto. The main course- the skewered meats! Unbelievable! We've been to other churrascarias and the meats were dry and overcooked. The meats were fantastic here,moist,flavorful, and bountiful! You can choose from sausage,filet,sirloin,chicken,lamb chops,as much or as little as you want. My only comment would be that some of the meats were very salty,but that's my take on it. All in all,a lovely experience which we will repeat .
(4)Katie L.
This was my second time to a Texas de Brazil (the first time being the Fort Lauderdale location) and although it wasn't as good as the first time, it was still a fun experience. The problem is they did not circulate the good meat as often as the chicken and sausages. I don't like being asked 5 times in 15 minutes if I want chicken. No, I do not want chicken, I can make chicken at home. I want your Picanha and lamb and filet mignon, thank you very much! They season their meat very well, perfectly salted. I wish they did not add mint to their lamb, that should be the decision of the diner. Eventually the good meats came around, it just wasn't distributed properly. Their salad bar is elegant, unique and delicious. Cocktails are too pricey for what you get. Our server was very nice but unfortunately I don't remember his name.
(4)Katherine M.
This place is good. Its not amazing, but its nice. First, the service was great. Our waitress was attentive, as was the whole staff. They kept us full on water and always asked if we wanted more sides or anything. You start with a salad bar - that is really more a meat, cheese, a bit of lettuce, and some random hot stuff bar. We had some Au gratin potatoes that were good - and had so much creamy cheese I thought it was. Soup. Some of the cheeses were pretty good - the goat cheese stood out - and some of the salami meats were nice, but they are really a bit of a distraction from the main course The gauchos were nice and helpful in explaining the meats now and always checking in on us when our cards were flipped to green. You use a pog like card to indicate if you want more or are currently not wanting anyone to come over. We had a few meats - some great, some not so much. Picahna - very juicy and tender with a nice flavor on the crust. Outer cuts were best as some inner cuts were very rare. Filet - yummy, close tie with the picahna. This isn't cut off a large slab like the picahna and skirt. It's cute in small baby medallions and cooked about medium in most cases. We had a few and 3 of the 4 were tender and great - 1 was a bit tough. Overall, great though. Skirt steak - delicious! So tender especially for a skirt steak. Really great flavor on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside cuts. Filet wrapped in bacon - chewy fatty bacon and overcooked filet. OK if you like medium well meat. Not good for me. Garlic sirloin - so tough i couldn't chew it. The garlic flavor was amazing though. Parmesan pork loin - flavorful but too dry. A weird texture about it I didn't like. Lamb lollipops - good, tender, flavorful, but a bit overcooked. Not as good as the beefs. That's all I could get before I was stuffed beyond belief. I'm a meat lightweight. I also ate like 4 of the cheese breads - I love that stuff but prepared to be weird out by the tapioca flour it's made with as it adds a texture most don't expect The caramelized bananas are great for an end to the meal - ask for them fresh. They are amazing warm! It's an interesting place to come to at least once. The people are a strange mix here - we were sat between a woman in a ball gown and a guy in a nice suit and a family with kids in their soccer uniforms with the knee high socks and adidas sandals. So weird!
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