Brazza y Fogo — Restaurant in San Luis Potosí

May 2025

I grabbed an early dinner. The restaurant looks like a regular place. Not fancy, not too busy, definitely a family place, and pretty great for large groups, could be a little cleaner (attention to seats could be improved), and was a bit loud due to the mariachi band (I do like them, but in a closed room, my ears are quite sensitive to the loudness). The food was delicious. Sometimes, good meat can be difficult to come by, but a good chef knows how to soften it, a good chef knows how to maintain the juices, and a great chef knows how to lock in the flavor. The pork was a bit too dry (but remember it's diffult to not dry out because it has to be well cooked; and I've rarely had juicy and well cooked pork), and the fillet mignon was a little too red for me(doesn't mean it wasn't soft and juicy), but both were very tasty. The beef sirloin, sausages, beef ribs, marinated beef, and other meats were quite tasty. This place is actually one of the best Churrascarias I have been to, and it may have been just this occasion, but the food here wasn't the only reason for the high value this place provides. Here's what did it for me. I was brought the meats, all the meats, by multiple waiters, 3-4 at a time, in 3-4 minute waves, they were coming to my table and I was quickly getting all the meats I wanted, and some older ones I had not had since my days in Field Service travelling the world. I was literally overwhelmed by all the meats. I even forgot all of what I had from just accepting what looked good, because I had too many. I was satisfied, and this is what defeated me. I was done, and the meats, looking even better than the last were still coming to my table. On one occasion, I even requested they bring the meat back over after already having said "no thanks", and the waiter kindly obliged and came right back. The meat just looked that good. I go to the Churrascarias because of the meats, especially the beef. This place met and satiated that reason. I feel somewhat sad I just found this place and am already leaving town for a while. The restroom was clean and well maintained. The salad, fruit, hot side and dessert buffet was satisfying, but could be improved; Not of great concern, since I came for the protein. Parking was available, but if this place gets visitors like me, I would recommend an Uber, because parking may become diffult to find. I can't help but believe that I had a great experience mostly due to the waiter. This person was attending about ~5 tables simultaneously, and was aware of their needs at all times. Constantly looking up and scanning his tables and making sure the customers were well taken care of. I tried not to overwhelm him, but I am sure this type of service may become diffult on their busy days. If you visit, I hope you experience the same great...

Buena experiencia en general. No soy un experto en carnes, pero disfruté mucho la variedad y el sabor de los cortes. Fui un miércoles entre 3:30 y 5:00 pm, había pocas mesas ocupadas y el servicio fue rápido y amable. En un momento llegaron mariachis a ofrecer su música y varias mesas los contrataron, lo cual le dio un toque animado al ambiente.

La barra de ensaladas, pastas y guarniciones es amplia y bien surtida; la de postres es más pequeña pero variada. Los baños estaban muy limpios y en buenas condiciones. Al final dejo una lista con todos los cortes que probé y mis comentarios como alguien que simplemente disfruta de comer rico, sin ser conocedor. 👇

Trompo al pastor, meh, no es malo pero tampoco excelente Lomo con parmesano, jugoso y rico Chorizo argentino, rico pero sin un sabor sorprendente, jugoso pero seco y crujiente por afuera Filete miñon un poco salado pero jugoso Cirloin, sabía mucho a pimienta, meh Lomo enchilado, mucho cartílago (por lo menos la parte que me tocó), no me gustó Piña con canela, rica, dulce y jugosa Plátano cubierto, rico, muuuy llenador Molleja, sigue sin gustarme pero a quien sí le gusten, dicen que estuvo rica aunque un poco cruda Picaña, seca (lo normal) pero bien de sazón Filete al vino tinto, sí se siente el sabor a vino, sutil pero suficiente, ni muy jugoso ni muy seco, bien Filete a la naranja, no se sintió el toque a la naranja pero sí un poco a pimienta, jugoso pero quizá un poco (muy poco) crudo. Trompo libanés, jugoso, las partes de grasa fueron la mejor parte, de ahí meh Chistorra, sabia un poco raro (como el sabor del polvito de los chetos verdes) pero igual y solo es mi idea Chorizo brasileño, bien, un poco mucho a pimienta pero bien Costilla bbq, no, muy seca, insípida Algo al ajillo, bien, jugoso Roast beef - muy jugoso pero muy salado para mi gusto (aunque nos lo trajeron nuevo así que toda la sal estaba justo en nuestros pedazos) Rib-eye, la parte de la grasa está muy rica, en su punto, sí es de lo mejor de los cortes, la parte de la carne no es ni seca ni muy jugosa, es buena y ya. Lo sacan muy ocasionalmente y la espera valdría en todo caso por la grasita más que por la carne en sí. No me malentiendan, sí les toca sin esperar sí es un...

The worst service I have had in a restaurant in The Last 5 Years. I had to wave my arms to get the check and eventually I just got up and asked for it. The guy was more concerned about me wearing my mask at all times then service. And not that I'm against wearing a mask but Jesus Christ serve the food first guys. I felt ignored. I purposely moved a bottle of wine off the table because I don't drink, he insisted on it being on the table, carried it across and put it on the food bar cuz I don't want alcohol on my freaking table. The food was not bad oh, Buffet salads were kind of bland but the meat was okay. I think there are probably better choices in San...