Texas de Brazil - Fairfax — Restaurant in Fairfax

Overall a good experience.

Had a hard time understanding the waitress. She had a slight accent, but the real problem was that she was speaking softly (and quickly) and the restaurant was pretty loud. Fortunately I think(?) we ended up figuring everything out.

There's a salad bar towards the front of the restaurant. You pick up a plate from the salad bar and start off with a salad. The server also brought us french fries, fried bananas(?), mashed potatoes, and bread.

There's a little two-sided, color-coded, circular paper placard on the table in front of each seat. You flip it from red to green when you decide you're ready to start eating meat. Once you do this, employees will start to come around with large skewers of meat. Each one will generally bring a different type of meat (e.g. chicken, steak, lamb, etc.). They'll start to cut off a slice for you and then you'll take the little tongs that they provide to take it and place it on your plate. As far as I could tell, you reuse your salad plate for the meat.

At the end, the server brings a plate with fake plastic(?) depictions of the various desserts they offer. They had Brazilian cheesecake, pecan pie, etc.

Waitress wasn't very attentive, but to be fair, I think she was serving like half the tables in the restaurant. She was definitely scrambling from table to table trying to keep up with demand.

One nitpick was that the hostess asked us if we had a reservation even though we had already said "two please." People don't say "two please" if they already have a reservation. Instead they say something like "I have a reservation for 7pm." Asking if we have a reservation when you already know that we don't comes across as a passive-aggressive way of complaining that we should've made a reservation.

Quality of the food was pretty good. Everything I tried at the salad bar was very good. All of the plates brought to us by the waitress were very good as well. The meat was just okay, considering the price and the fact that it's...

Texas de Brazil is a solid choice if you’re looking for delicious steak. The cuts of meat are cooked perfectly, and there’s a great variety to choose from. Each bite is flavorful and satisfying.

However, the gaucho service could be improved. The gauchos don’t come around as often as you’d hope, and it’s usually the same few bringing the same cuts to the table. It makes it harder to experience the full range of options they offer, which is a bit of a letdown.

The overall experience is still enjoyable, but it’s worth noting that the drinks are on the pricier side. If you’re a fan of quality steak and don’t mind a slower pace, Texas de Brazil is worth a visit.

Texas de Brazil – Still Flavorful, But Losing Its Edge

Texas de Brazil has long been a go-to for indulgent, flame-grilled meats and a generous salad bar—but after years of visits, it’s clear the experience has plateaued.

The decor hasn’t evolved in over a decade. What once felt upscale and inviting now reads as dated and stagnant. A refresh is overdue—not just for aesthetics, but to reflect the premium price point and the brand’s original energy.

The food remains the highlight. Cuts are flavorful and well-prepared, but variety has slipped. During our visit, only four meats were offered in rotation, and requests for other options went unanswered. The gauchos, once the heartbeat of the experience, were noticeably absent for long stretches.

Service has grown sluggish and increasingly sales-driven. The persistent upselling—wine, cocktails, desserts—felt more like pressure than hospitality. A polite “no” should suffice, not be met with repeated prompts.

The salad bar, while fresh, is unchanged. No seasonal updates, no new additions—just the same lineup year after year. It’s reliable, but uninspired.

Texas de Brazil still delivers on taste, but the lack of innovation, declining attentiveness, and dated ambiance make it feel more like a memory than a destination. Loyal guests deserve more than consistency—they...

I recently dined at Texas de Brazil, and while I had high expectations for this Brazilian steakhouse experience, there were several issues that left me disappointed.

To start, the food options felt surprisingly limited. As a seafood lover, I was hoping to see a wider range of offerings, but there were barely any seafood options beyond a few shrimp in the salad bar. For a premium price, I expected more variety, especially when so many churrasco restaurants make an effort to cater to diverse tastes.

One major issue was the pricing structure for kids. The cost for children is supposedly "half-price," but this still feels excessive considering how little most kids actually eat. For families, this approach seems unfair and adds up quickly, making it difficult to justify bringing children along. A separate kids’ menu with lighter pricing or even smaller portions would be a much fairer option.

The quality of the meat was good, but unfortunately, the timing of service made it less enjoyable. All of the meat offerings arrived at the table within a very short span, and by the time I had settled in and started eating, my steak had cooled off and was starting to feel rubbery. It would have been far better if the servers staggered the meat selections, so that diners could fully enjoy each cut while it was still hot and fresh.

Finally, a word of caution about the "wine of the day" deal. It was pitched as a great value, but when I saw the actual price on the bill, I realized it wasn’t a discount at all. This felt misleading and left a bad taste, as if I had fallen for an upsell trick rather than a genuine deal.

In summary, while Texas de Brazil has some enjoyable dishes, my experience fell short of expectations. The limited food options, especially for seafood lovers, high prices for children, poorly timed meat service, and the misleading wine deal all contributed to a disappointing visit. I hope they make adjustments to improve the experience for families and for those who want a bit more value...