This was our second visit to Texas de Brazil and we have been very satisfied each time.

This visit we went for my birthday. We have a tradition of visiting Brazilian steakhouses for my birthday when we can find them close by, so we have been to 6-7 Brazilian steakhouses ranging from the cheaper side to an expensive fine dining establishment. TdB is one of our favorites.

We made a reservation because we had a party of 7, and we were traveling over an hour to get there so we wanted to make sure we got seated. The reservation process was easy and pleasant. They helped us get in and answered all our questions (kids are half-price and salad bar only is $20 less).

So we arrived a few minutes early but they were ready for us and got us seated right away. There was a small snafu for seating but the FOH manager and our waiter added a table for us right away and we were set. Scott was our waiter and he was great. Attentive without being overbearing. He was on point with the drinks and water.

So we got our drinks (DELICIOUS) and then it was time to hit the salad bar for the starters. Now if you've never been to a Brazilian steakhouse, or Churrascaria, this is where your first mistake can be made, filling up on the delicious sides. They have everything from brie, gruyere, fresh mozzarella and a GIANT parmesean wheel, to cucumber salad, potato salad and regular salad options, to hot apps like sauteed mushrooms and soups. While you are up getting your plate, the waiter brings cheese pop overs, garlic mashed potatoes and fried bananas. It's all delicious but make sure you don't fill up because once you get back to the table is when the magic begins.

When you're seated you receive a small circular disk that has one side green and one side red. Just like a red light and green light. So once you bring your starter plate back to the table, you turn it to green. At this point is when the 5-6 garçons start bringing the meats. And this is when you ascend to heaven.

There are multiple types of beef; top sirloin, flank, filet, but my absolute favorite is the Picanha, which is a top sirloin cap fire roasted in its distinctive "C" shape. It is the most amazing mouthwatering thing I have ever tasted. And THEN TdB does something I haven't had anywhere else... they offer garlic and spicy picanha options! They also have chicken options including bacon wrapped breast and parmesan crusted drummets. They have 3 lamb offerings and a Brazilian sausage that is delicious. All the meats (except chicken duh) are offered at medium rare-medium, but you can request well done if desired.

At any point, if you need a break from the constantly roaming meats, you just turn your disk to red, and they will not offer you their current option. But you can flip back to green at any time. Our favorite garçon is Antonio. My husband prefers well done (EW) but Antonio was so accommodating and would go get the selection back on the fire and bring it out cooked just as we asked.

The only thing we have had at other Churrascaria that isn't offered here is roasted pineapple (though sliced pineapple is available on the salad bar), but there is something about the roasted one 👌. This is the ONLY reason we can't say without a doubt that it is our favorite place.

So overall we love this place even with the higher per person cost and will be back again.