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Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Fogo de Chão® (fo-go dèe shoun), is an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse. In 1979, Fogo® began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Today, our gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of our 16 cuts of meat and offer you continuous tableside service.
We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and award-winning wine list.
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46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(28)
- good for groups(25)
- fit for foodies(13)
- notable wine list(12)
- hot spot(10)
- romantic(10)
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio Reviews List
Review 1 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely amazing..food was delicious and service was world class"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I HATE WHEN THEY BRING THE CHECK,WHEN DIDNT ASK FOR IT"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a LOT OF FOOD. For
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a LOT OF FOOD. For meat lovers. Vegetarians can forage from the all you can eat salad bar. For the meat lovers, be careful not to fill up on the salad bar. If you do save room for dessert, I highly recommend the Tres Leche Cake."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 4 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An excellent Brazilian restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great experience on wednesday April 17 when I dined in this restaurant. There were 3 of us and we all loved it. The service was excellent not to mention the food. We had the papaya cream for dessert and it was truly refreshing. If you are ever in San Antonio this is a must eat restaurant."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Party of 6
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arrived for an Easter Sunday Brunch around 3pm. Party of 6. Valet parking is $8 with ticket validation at Fogo de Chao. The nearest parking lot is about 150 feet away and you would pay more there. Seated immediately. The salad bar is great. Didn't care for the heart of palm. The meats were excellent although most in the party did not like the lamb. They thought it tasted too gamey. I didn't try it. Lamb is not popular in Texas anyway so it may have actually have been mutton I told them. The pork sirloin with parmesan crust got rave reviews. So did dthe filet mignons. Very good service. Had desserts at the end including a terrific tres leches cake which appeared to be the favorite of the three we ordered."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The bartenders could use a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The bartenders could use a few more lessons in mixing. This is my 4th visit and will quit spending money at the bar after this visit. I have never had a good experience at the bar."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 7 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food as usual
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good as usual, the noise level in the room is slightly high which does make it a little difficult for conversation."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very noisy with rowdy and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very noisy with rowdy and crying kids, but good food and amazing salad bar! Great wait staff. Come hungry and be prepared to leave full."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was surprised at how good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was surprised at how good this Fogo was in San Antonio. I have been to the ones in Houston and Rio. The Houston location is not so good. The one in Rio was excellent and so was this one. Great experience."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Nice Anniversary Surprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Whe I made the reservation I asked for a quite corner table as it was our anniversary, the staff were very accomidating to this request.Once we were seated our waiter ended up with two very large parties to attend to as well, so it was as if we were an after thought. He would asked us several times if we needed anything but it seemed as if when we did, like water or soda refills or a plate we had to flag him down. Several times when asked if there was a specific cut of meat we wanted we would request it but never got it until the very end of our meal. When we asked for our check we were suprised with a piece of strawberry cheesecake that said "Happy Anniversary", very sweet of the staff."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 12 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply one of the best dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simply one of the best dining experiences I've had the pleasure to know. The food was absolutely awesome. Love Fogo de Chao..."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You will not be disappointed if you go to Fogo de Chao. Both the salad bar and the meat selection was incredible. Plan on spending about $49 per person for food (salad bar and meat service) so make sure you go with an appetite. I would go there for a special occasion or a romantic evening with your sweetheart. I highly recommend."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are huge fans of Brazilian steakhouses. From the moment we arrived it was different than we're used to. The waiter seemed like he didn't want to be there and the service wasn't like Chama our usual place. My wife gets more excited about the cheese bread than the meat. We had to ask for 4 different baskets because the bread was definitely from the night before and just microwaved. Finally at the end of dinner our unenthusiastic waiter finally admitted that the other bread wasn't fresh by saying "finally, some fresh made bread." We felt like it was one of those restaurants that don't care if you come back. There are more people in line.
The meat wasn't great either. It was from the night before. I won't go back. Go to Chama Gaucha."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was amazing...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was amazing....i had a great night with my wife and friends"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Reservation was done way in
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservation was done way in advance and still they sat us by the entrance where everyone in line was just staring at us while we eat. It was very uncomfortable. I still like Chauma Gaucha better. When I called to the restaurant a few days prior the employee that answered was rude when I told her I had reservations through open table."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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Review 18 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Booked a reservation for 8pm,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Booked a reservation for 8pm, arrived 20 mins early and were told they were over booked and that the wait was 40 mins. We waited 1hour and 20 mins to be seated. The food is delicious but be careful reserving for Valentine's Day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The perfect place for meat lovers.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent experience and superb service!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The restaurant was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was outstanding. The food just melts in your mouth and with multiple servers and waitresses attending to you every thing you need is fulfilled. We even receive a free lunch or dinner to come back again. I personally can't wait to do so."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 21 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Had a 7:00pm reservation and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a 7:00pm reservation and weren't seated until 8:45."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service was exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service was exceptional ."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Seemed to be more geared to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Seemed to be more geared to tourists or conventioneers rather than foodies."
Dined on 12/28/2012
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 24 for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was a great time. Really
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was a great time. Really busy and no real time to wait for the gauchos. Everyone was very attentive."
Dined on 01/12/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - San Antonio
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic