Brazilian Place

Brazilian restaurant · Wheaton

Brazilian Place

Brazilian restaurant · Wheaton

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2412 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Brazilian Cuisine. Buffet e Salgados The Brazilian Place in Silver Springs, MD, is a vibrant and inviting restaurant that brings the rich flavors of Brazil to the heart of the community. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, this moderately priced establishment offers a taste of Brazilian culture through its delicious cuisine. With its commitment to providing a taste of Brazil at a reasonable price point, The Brazilian Place has become a go-to spot in Silver Springs, MD, for those seeking an authentic and affordable Brazilian dining experience.  

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"Along with churrasco, Brazilian restaurants are known for their buffets. Leaning into the home cooking you’d find around a family table, Brazilian Place’s version offers a variety of classic stews and hearty sides — from traditional feijoada (black bean stew) to Brazilian stroganoff and fried bananas. While the buffet comes in an all-you-can-eat or by-weight format with an option for a churrasco combo, diners can also order a la carte items like street food and desserts. Order online." - Kris Martins

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"In the D.C. area, Silver Spring’s Brazilian Place is about as close to Brazil as it gets. Its spot-on caipirinha runs $14. While many opt for full-service, this Wheaton standby embraces the kilograma buffet found everywhere in Brazil. They also have Brazilian cheeseburgers known as X-Tudo, which translates to “cheese everything.” Expect everything from sirloin to fried eggs and potato chips on top for about $10." - John Besche, Tierney Plumb

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Troy Mitchell

Google
Brazilian place was a great restaurant. Place was recommended by a good friend of mine. It is definitely recommended to do the all you can eat, especially if it’s your first time around $20 each person. Turns out the brisket was the specialty. I would definitely return good service nice atmosphere is not a frosty restaurant but it’s nice and tight parking. I can’t wait to return again for the brisket.

Renan de Campos

Google
We loved this place. I drive by all the time and am surprised that I'm just eating here for the first time. My family is from Brazil. We always go to the Brazilian steak houses, but this time I decided to come here to see what it was like. They have a nice amount of typical Brazilian dishes that it seems you won't find anywhere else. If you want to see what it's like to eat an everyday meal in Brazil I highly suggest trying this place. The only thing I'll knock is their caipirinas. They didn't taste fresh. It seems like they use powdered mix, which is fine if it was less than $14. If you like ox tail, and Jamaican places charge a fortune for it, this place you can all you can eat them for $22; I'm not sure if they serve them every day, and we went in a Sunday. The frango a pasarino needs a lot more garlic. And the pao de quejo was dry and hard. Otherwise, my tip is to not use the over the counter hot sauces. They are not authentic from Brazil. Ask for the fresh hot sauce, which they get from the kitchen and comes in oil. We're very happy to have this place around!

Rossemary Alfonseca

Google
This business needs to be closed immediately. The meats/steaks are hard to chew and super overcooked. The food was nasty. We got two boxes and they charged $72 for it. My food originally weighed only 1 pound and she put a plate under it to make it 1.8 pounds. The oxtails tasted like rubbing alcohol and were slimy. The food is also not hot. It is lukewarm. I wish I can get a refund. Nasty food and I’m disappointed I wasted my money on it. Please stop giving this restaurant business.

Rosie Hall

Google
Had to give a star but it does not deserve it. Our first visit to this restaurant and the food was not good. The food from the Buffett was not hot. We order the BBQ Buffet for $34 per person but the meat did not have a good flavor. It barely had salt and it left a unpleasant after taste in our mouth like old meat. No flavor at all. We have eaten in many different Brazilian Buffets but this one was not a good at all. I would say ask for a taste before you eat the meat!

Lily Daniels

Google
Delicious food for a reasonable price, a good option to replace the overpriced rodízios. They have barbecue on Saturday and Sunday. I live one hour away but I still make sure to come to this place to treat myself once in a while. You should try it!!! 😋The employees/owners are very nice too!!!

Jon T

Google
Food was average for a buffet. Lasagna was yummy, pork and black beans dish, and so was the squash Not horrible but not worthy to come back. Owner at the bbq stand was nice. We didn’t do the bbq so can’t speak on that.

Gabi Lee 이가비

Google
Authentic Brazilian food. I love coming here when I miss my home country food. Their section of meat for barbecue is really good and I recommend the Picanha and chicken hearts! The feijoada is also so good! All the traditional parts of the pork is in their feijoada! The only downside is that the place is so cold and the food also gets cold easily on your plate :/

Dani Gar

Google
Brazilian buffet!! If you like cold food, this is the place to go. The cashiers are nice, gaucho give me a attitude. They need to improve with the buffet warmers and wondering if the MC health department has checked it out.

Kareem T.

Yelp
This place is definitely the true meaning of a hidden Gem! Don't waste your time reading! Lol, just go, and you won't regret it! Where do you think yourself going???? You still need to read my review, vote for it, and pray for me! Lol So let me start by explaining that they have 2 options : the buffet only or the buffet + the BBQ ! This is my second time going, and each time I think of getting the BBQ option - ( which smells amazing!!! And served right away from the grill , you have to walk to the guy who carve it for you , there are no gauchos there) - I end up getting the buffet only because the buffet already have multiple chicken items, multiple beef items, multiple pork items and seafood! What else would you need? But no, honestly, I want to add the BBQ the next time! I'm actually encouraging you to get it, too! Did I mention the lasagna? LASAGNA! TRUE LASAGNA! drowning in cheese, has the right amount of meat and sauce! Not drenched in tomato sauce! I loved the salad bar and specifically the potato salad!! Mmmm! Nostalgia! My mom makes something similar to it, and I haven't tasted my mom's food since 2012 ! Hopefully, we will meet again soon! :) Pão de queijo! If you know it you know it! If you don't , it's the cheese bread! Yummy! The only issue is that it's sitting on the buffet, and it wasn't warm, but here is the foodie tip ;) Fill a plate - with only what you need - of Pão de queijo and there is a microwave at the restaurant that you can use and reheat those little foxes ;) I can't wait to go there again! By the way, they have a huge space, and it's a great option for large groups ! Not fancy but very very clean and very authentic! Amazing customer service! Try it , vote for my review , and write to me your opinion and comments in the compliments or messages, and don't forget to .. pray for me ;)

Kwame S.

Yelp
I dropped by the Brazilian Place to make a to go order, so I did not have the opportunity to try the AYCE deal. I will say that I thought the waitstaff was very friendly and helpful in answering my questions about the menu. I thought the food was just ok - it wasn't that great, but it wasn't horrible. For about 16 bucks, we received two thinly slices of meat, one side, beans and a VERY large serving of rice. I think the rice took up 90% of the large to-go container. I did appreciate that they separated the rice from the beans so the rice would not be too soggy upon arriving home. Unfortunately, we (I placed orders for a few folks) found the chicken and beef to be extremely dry and unseasoned. Like I said earlier, the food wasn't bad, but I guess I was expecting a bit more flavor. The passion fruit mousse is absolutely amazing with its perfect blend of sweet and tart. However, we found the carrot cake, which was highly recommended, to be a bit bland (maybe not by Brazilian standards). Overall, the food is just ok, but I do not think that would go out of my way (e.g. more than a 15 minute drive) to eat here.

Jessica O.

Yelp
The buffet option is the most popular, but they had options to get other foods such as burgers and pizzas. Some of my favorites from the buffet were the oxtail, plantains, and the cheese bread. The food is very much traditional Brazilian food. We currently live with a Brazilian and the food is very similar to what she cooks at our house! We all got the buffet, afterward we tried some of the honey bread and a dessert pizza to go. We originally wanted to order the Nutella and strawberry pizza, but they were out of strawberries. So, we ended up getting the Doce De Leite & Banana sweet pizza instead. It was good. Kind of reminded me of a crepe. It can be a bit confusing as to what to do. When we walked in no one greeted us. You pay up front at the end, but we did have a waitress come to our table to ask if we wanted anything to drink when we first sat down. It feels a little weird to just walk into a place and immediately just start serving yourself food. They did not come and check on us again after delivering the drinks so when my husband wanted to order another drink, he had to go up to the bar to order it himself. It is your responsibility to remember everything that you order. Parking situation is not so good. Like most of the strip malls around this area. Very limited spots for the number of customers. With all that being said though definitely come check them out. It is a different experience than going Fogo or Texas De Brazil, even though they are both all you can eat options. It gives more of a view of what is eaten on a regular basis in Brazil.

Krishna P.

Yelp
Hate not having found this place earlier. Went for their lunch buffet over the weekend and it was truly amazing. Food was fresh, options were plenty and staff was very friendly. I haven't been to a Brazilian restaurant in 10 years and this place brought back some good memories. There were many dishes that I haven't tried before, so, I totally relished the buffet. I avoid some meats. The trays at the buffet weren't labeled so I couldn't find the names or ingredients but the staff helped me when needed. You can do all you can eat buffet or go by the pound. And you can include or exclude the BBQ. I liked the options. The place was super clean and well maintained for a buffet and can't wait to go back.

G. A.

Yelp
We were the first customers when they 1st opened at 11am on a Monday morning. They have 2 huge dining areas inside but we decided to sit where the food/payment counter was. The restaurant was very clean and the food selection were great! It was our first time at a lower scale Brazilian buffet eatery as compared to the likes of Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil and boy do we love it here. They even have a free self serve coffee counter. I just wish they have or serve Brazilian desserts as part of the buffet and not something you have to buy separately.

Kelly M.

Yelp
Great for my Brazilian husband but also great for me! You can get buffet style food or pay by weight and my food was only $13, over a pound of food! Everything I ate was good: roasted vegetables, pumpkin with some kind of sauce, fried yuca, plantains, rice, chicken and stroganoff. It was hard to pick what to eat, I will go back and try more dishes!

Clarissa B.

Yelp
Delicious authentic Brazilian food. We like the buffet and natural orange juice. The service is great.

Don K.

Yelp
The food was good, but I wouldn't say it stood out from similar places. I went there with a native Brazilian who says it's one of their favorite places, so it must be good. It is a cafeteria line style buffet. It wasn't busy, so if you needed something, it wasn't difficult to get it.

Sawsan A.

Yelp
Food, service and ambience all are top notch. Good groups and their disinter service is great. I recommend and would repeat again.

Miriam I.

Yelp
Picanha taste bad , seems like y was from a day before and chicken too. Nobody came to our table to ask if we need it anything.

Daniel-francis F.

Yelp
Nice spot, a little expensive and not too much of a selection. I guess it did stink the tv and music weren't in English, but I understand it's a Brazilian spot.

Maria N.

Yelp
Why didn't I find this place earlier?!? I love Brazilian steakhouses but they are usually expensive. Obviously I can't compare this place with Fogo de Chao or Chima, but it's affordable for a good amount of meat options and side dishes for the buffet. When you come in, you pay first. They have 2 options: buffet and pay by pounds. I chose the buffet as I wanted to try everything here and I was starving. There are a variety of side dishes to choose from. Then you would walk to the meat station and the guy will cut whatever meats you want m. They have 2 types of steak, oxtail, chicken wrapped in bacon, chicken wings, chicken hearts, and sausage. I absolutely loved the food and I wouldn't hesitate to come back again. The only con is parking as it might be hard to get in and out.

Aneeweh K.

Yelp
The food is excellent and give it a real ambiance of being in Brazil. The food and service are the best I've ever seen. I would recommend this place to all my friends, those who would like to experience Brazil with flying to the country.

Heloisa B.

Yelp
I have been many times to Brazilian Place in the past , but just decided not waste my time anymore there . Bbq is dry , not tasty at all. Rice and Beans zero seasoning. We Brazilian love seasoned food! it's becoming anything but not Brazilian food.

Eveleen S.

Yelp
This place is so rich in Brazilian culture! A small and casual restaurant in Westfield, Brazilian Place boasts a large buffet of classic Brazilian dishes that are prepared in a very traditional manner. The "all you can eat" deal is the most popular, and it is well worth the money. I just wish I knew you couldn't take any of the food home before I stuffed a to go box with all my favorites! I would definitely suggest eating here if you want a change of pace or to step out of your comfort zone and explore a new cuisine and culture. The place bustles with Brazilians who have found a way to connect as a community and bond over foods so close to their hearts... and that's how you know that this place is an absolute gem!

Mike B.

Yelp
Have I ever even eaten Brazilian before? A question that I asked myself as soon as I entered the cozy little restaurant tucked in-between a Bolivian restaurant (El Catrachito) and a "Tea Spa"... whatever that is. The inside is a bit of an ode to the late seventies. Or at least that's what it felt like from the bit I know about Mid Century design. The restaurant is filled with a generous of amount of walnut-colored spindle back chairs, the front door is flanked by square glass blocks, and the floor is tiled with those lovely burnt sienna clay-colored tiles with smaller brown accent tiles in between. The buffet that is the focal centerpiece of the restaurant is half dedicated to cold salads, half to warm dishes, with an added side of miniature empanada like items. The cold salads side is filled with mostly healthy salads, barring a cubed ham and veggie salad that looked fairly heavy on the mayo. I dotted my plate with a cucumber and tomato salad mainly to add some green to the plate and oddly found out while tasting it later that it seemed to not have any sort of dressing on it. Now onto the hot side, where I really did some work. Rice and beans start the voyage, and all along that journey you'll find fried almost cookie cut square pieces of fish, roasted hen pieces, a stew made up of kidney beans tripe kielbasa and veg, polenta, and braised brisket surrounded by a rotini pasta. The hen was quite delicious ( a bit overcooked), but the flavor shined. Rice was fluffy and perfect for soaking up the generous amount of sauce from the thin stew. The stew was one of my favorite dishes. I've tried tripe once before and was completely turned off. I decide to give it a second chance, and I'm very glad I did. The brisket was likely my favorite dish of the lunch. Beautifully cascading pieces of both fatty and lean brisket were soaking in a savory sauce that I couldn't even begin to guess what it contained. The meat was tender, toothsome, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And you're probably asking yourself. What about that empanada station? What happened there? Why did he omit that?! Well, me and my friend actually did forget that section and had to go back and grab some tastes. The buffet is priced out per pound, so there's that just FYI. But at $9.25 per pound, you can assure yourself that you're getting one heck of a deal for the quality of the food. 3 things sat under the heat lamp at the empanada station. 1. Small tear drop shaped croquetas filled with chicken 2. Miniature balls of pan de queso 3. Football shaped fried meat "Kibe" balls I've done you a favor and actually put those in order of preference. I didn't hate the Kibe balls, but in comparison to the other too, I felt like it was out shined. While we were eating a gentleman had ordered (what looked to be) the grilled chicken plate from the a la carte menu. The plate came out with a generous amount of protein. A seperate giant filled plate of rice and beans came on it's side. AND it appeared on one of those fajita metal steaming plates... so everyone in the room instantly wanted it. You can put anything on one of those metal fajita plates and I'll want that meal. Except for maybe waterchesnuts... literally, put anything else on one of those plates and I'm here for it. Alternatively, if fajitas didn't come on that plate... think of how many fewer people would order fajitas. Service was excellent. Just have to add that in. The woman who was running the front counter and buffet took the time to explain how everything worked, and told us what was in the various balls at the empanada station. Very warm and welcoming service. Can't wait to go back and taste test other Brazilian food favorites. I'm pretty sure that was the first time I've ever eaten Brazilian Food. You can color me impressed.

Valerie M.

Yelp
Love, love, LOVE the food here. It reminds me of the home cooked meals I had when I lived in Brasil. The Bife Milenese is so. very, good. As is the kibe. I've gotten delivery several times and the food has been hot, delicious and exactly as ordered. Let me also recommend the salgados!!

Jc B.

Yelp
Staff were extremely nice, food was great, overall a very positive experience with excellent flavors! We'll be back!!

William M.

Yelp
Doesn't look like much from the outside but the food was tasty, the restaurant was clean and the staff was courteous and friendly.

Liyang S.

Yelp
Good food. Hard to park. Would go back again.

Meka D.

Yelp
I tried this restaurant for the first time with a friend. We went on a Wednesday around lunch time (12pm). The place wasn't packed. They had a lunch buffet but since I'm not a fan of buffets, I ordered off the menu. My friend ordered the sirloin, a drink and soda. I ordered the bacon burger. I thought the steak was pretty good and the burger was ok. The burger had too much going on I took some of the stuff off. Customer service needs to improve. She didn't speak English well enough to understand what I wanted to order then on top of that she forgot to put my order in. My friend had finished their meal by the time mine came out. I wouldn't come back.

Ann F.

Yelp
Could I leave a one-word review? As it was wonderful. We went 2 adults 4 kids including 2 vegetarians. The place doesn't look awfully interesting from outside but once you are in they welcome you with such a big smile it really brightens up the whole place. Our server was very attentive and pleasant, the chef who is cooking the meat was brilliant while explaining the different cuts and how we wanted our meat cooked. He even came to our table to check if we liked the food. Near Silver Spring make sure to stop by or make a special trip you will not be disappointed I am sure

HK L.

Yelp
Went to try buffet for dinner ; I figured out that the food is served at the buffet station are made from Lunch. And no refills on empty items. Vegetables and fruit (pineapple) dried and no replaced to fresh ones. I bet left over food won't be thrown away and will served tomorrow to save money.

Andrew P.

Yelp
Affordable buffet that provides good value but rather average quality food. Granted when you go to a buffet you can't expect the quality of individually prepared meals but I would have liked the meat to not be over cooked due to continuing to sit in the heated buffet trays. Nice friendly service though. If you haven't tried Brazilian food this is a great way to get a taste of a bunch of dishes.

Qing Q.

Yelp
A fantastic place for Brazilian steak. Please order yourself a picanha steak platter. There are three steaks for 28 dollars. The portion is enough for two people. It is better than any fancy steakhouse's product in town.

Opie M.

Yelp
Parking is difficult here, there's two or three spaces directly in front of the business otherwise park in One of the two local public lots, I parked near the Limerick Pub. The buffet is $8.50 per pound, not the kind of place you pay a set amount and pig out. I had some yummy roast beef , excellent roasted potatoes and very good chicken salad. The potatoes were perfectly done with a light crispy crust, Minimal oil content , this might be my new favorite potato. I'm not a brazilian and would rather pay $12 to eat all you can eat.

Jonathan B.

Yelp
I'll keep this short. I'm married to a Brazilian. I've eaten my fair share of Brazilian food. The buffet here isn't worth the money and the customer service could use improving. Skip this one.

Brisa S.

Yelp
I'm from San Francisco and was spending time in Washington DC when I found this place! I just loved, wish it was close to my house! Great food and great service, people are so nice! You definitely gotta try the Coxinha, it's so well seasoned and they fry just for you. Also the Caipirinha is fantastic, one of the best I had. We even came back with my husband's co workers and they all loved!

Alexander T.

Yelp
Metro area wide search for Brazilian food options led me out here, 25ish mins out of DC PARKING: far too few spaces out front for how spacious it was inside. Ended up street parking down the block for free AMBIENCE: super casual all you can eat (AYCE) buffet with mostly local brasileiros MUST TRY: loved the flan (pudim de leite condensado) and salgadinhos (coxinhas, kibe, pão de queijo, etc) ALSO GOOD: true Brazilian style french bread baked in store! (pão francês caseiro/pãozinho) take it to go. SURPRISING: the bathroom looks very new and clean SKIP: fish fillets and pork if it looks like it has been sitting out for a while MY BACKGROUND: family is Brazilian out of São Paulo, have been back several times

Jose A.

Yelp
I am not sure how good the BBQ is since it is only served on weekends but the regular lunch buffet was pretty bland, didn't taste fresh and at times burnt aside from not being warm and NOT WORTH $15.. There aren't many Brazilian places around so i'm heartbroken.. service was good but food was not. I am not probably not going back..

Colin H.

Yelp
Came here on a Friday afternoon for their lunch buffet. The restaurant is located on University Boulevard facing the road and has one row of parking spaces for patrons, luckily there were a couple spots open when I arrived. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, there are two sections of the restaurant and the lunch buffet was located on the other side of the restaurant from the entrance. The tables and chairs are simple, clean, and modest. There were a couple televisions on the walls along with a bigger projection of a world cup game during my lunch there. The lunch buffet options included salad, vegetables, and condiments. The main entree options were Brazilian style squid with black beans, pork, chicken, and beef brisket. Additionally there is a separate case of Brazilian style savory pastries that ranged from cheese bread balls to stuffed pastry with cheese, ham, and/or chicken. It tasted like a homestyle Brazilian meal with simple, fresh, flavorful ingredients. A poster on the wall showed the cost of the Brazilian BBQ dinner fare to be $22.90. I'm interested in coming back to try that out sometime as other Brazilian bbq's charge upwards of $35 for an ayce meat fest.

Colby G.

Yelp
I really want to like this place...and I do...but every time I come out of the restaurant I think about how expensive it was. Now granted "Fogo de Chao" is really expensive and this place does offer all you can eat buffet and meat for $23 bucks, but the two times I have gone I have come out spending $20 more than I wanted to for the whole family and wishing I had gone somewhere else. In terms of the quality of the food, in general I like it, and there is a good range of very authentic Brazilian dishes, but it is a buffet, so unless you go when it is busy the food will have been sitting out. I have gotten the buffet with meat once and the buffet without meat another time. If you want to have an authentic Brazilian experience by all means try it, because it is authentic, but it is not cheap ;)

Jenny F.

Yelp
I have lived in Brazil for several years and adore Brazilian food. This place is by far the most authentic restaurant I have ever encountered outside of Brazil. The people are very friendly, the food is delicious, bufê livre ou por quilo (all you can eat or per kilo), just like I am used to from Brazil. They also have delicious desserts :) The prices are more than fair for what you all get. I will make sure to come back as often as I can, even though I live 45 min away! Mutig obrigada! Foi uma delicia :)

Natali F.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious food. Authentic Brazilian cuisine and among the best restaurants I have tried in Montgomery County. The croquettes, Maracuya cake and Caipirinha were so good!!!

Frankie C.

Yelp
I been driving past this restaurant almost every day. One Sunday, I asked my partner to try this restaurant. The food, staff, and the cleanliness were very good. What a great fine. The prices are not expensive at all. Will surely go back again.

Telvis L.

Yelp
Finally made it here! And it was terrific! More homemade styles and flavorful. Oh and less expensive than the other.

Scott W.

Yelp
I go here for lunch as often as I can. I like being able to try different things on the buffet. One day I had the oxtail, which I had never had before and I really liked it. Their Beef stroganoff is amazing. The fried chicken on the buffet is really good. They always have a lot of choices on the buffet, so I can always find something that I like. I look forward to going back again for lunch.

BelvandNugget J.

Yelp
Having spent six months in Sao Paulo over a decade ago, it was a joy to find an authentic Brazilian restaurant so close to our home in nearby Wheaton. Beyond my own experience, the nearly universal Brazilian clientele validates the genuineness of this new buffet-style establishment. While the vegetables on the buffet were common - broccoli, cauliflower, etc., the meats are an amazing taste of Brazil from fried chicken to roast brisket and breaded tilapia. Beyond the meats/poultry, I went for the feijoada accompanied by fresh farofa. As in Brazil, the buffet cost is by weight or "per kilo". After checking with the kitchen to make sure they could make a sandwich during the lunch rush - indicating that sandwiches may not always be available at that time - Nugget went with the Complete Chicken sandwich. Her first Brazilian-style sandwich, she was surprised with all of the toppings from corn to potato sticks. She found the sandwich rich and delightful. Still, the two items that stood out the most were the pastels and the homemade hot sauce. Pastels are Brazil's version of an empanada, but they are much thinner and much tastier. Many places have pastels on their menu in the U.S., but this was the first that I had one just like in Brazil. Today's pastel options were beef, cheese and ham & cheese. We ordered the beef and the cheese ones as appetizers and we highly recommend them. The ambiance was pleasant with a steady flow of customers for the Thursday lunch period. To top it all off, the youngish staff members working out front - probably the owners - were super friendly. Both found time for pleasant and sincere conversation with us while diligently working. Authentic tasty cuisine in a friendly environment, what more can you ask for? Que otimo!

Fun S.

Yelp
There is a good selection of meats, fish and starches (rice, pasta, breads). I always go around lunch time when the selections are freshly cooked. A few times when I went after 2 pm the food was dried out. So, timing is important with buffets anywhere.

Stephanie S W.

Yelp
For food, I'd give this place 4-stars. Everything tasted delicious from the grilled steak with caramelized onions to the fried steak, the empanadas and the potato salad. My husband had the buffet, which he said tasted great (although, I'll admit it looked less than appetizing), so that's a good option for someone who wants to try a little of everything and not pay too much. As the other Yelper Opie mentioned, buffet is $8.50 per pound, so it's a good value. Most entrees were under $10, so unless you order a drink, sides, dessert, etc, you can eat fairly cheaply here. For a grill steak, buffet, two drinks, and two empanadas, we paid about $23. Service was okay: the staff are very friendly, but they're still learning their machines and things were fairly slow. Not enough to ruin a meal, but definitely was noticeable in terms of service speed & quality.

Barbara P.

Yelp
2418 university blvd., silver spring MD 20902 This is the correct address !! The owner was unaware that the address was put incorrectly!! I notified him today June 1, 2017. It will be fixed. This was the first time I attended this restaurant and I am Brazilian and I have to say that it is 100% what Brazil is! The food is amazing, authentic Brazilian food! Savory and tasty! They had various salgadinhos, like fried empanadas (pastel) and more. Aside from that they also had a buffet of Brazilian food and various sandwiches. I had a big family go about 25+ people and they handled all of us very well ! It was a birthday party and we went at 8:00pm and we had the place practically to our selves. Not to mention the service from EVERYONE there was more then friendly! I felt like I was at home in Brazil. There was amazing hospitality and the owner was there to greet us as well. I will definitely recommend to family, friends and more!! Hope other people enjoy this place as much as I did with my family!

Beatriz D.

Yelp
The food and staff here are excellent. It's hard to find an authentic Brasilian restaurant in the DC area and I was so happy to have stumbled upon this gem. The buffet has a lot of options and the meat selections are top notch. This place will not disappoint.

Jeffrey J.

Yelp
Came on Sunday night Jan 20th, 2019 at 7.... the BBQ was closed. Buffet prices just rose to $16.99. All of the food was cold. Nothing was heated. The meats, brisket and sausages, were dry and also cold. Fried plantains were cold. They were out of Guarana Antarctica and just had coke... Food had clearly been sitting out since the afternoon. The service was also poor. Couldn't get dessert because no one would help us. I'd had good experiences in the past but this was awful.

Alex T.

Yelp
I've only ordered delivery from this place but everything has been consistently delicious from the sandwiches to the platters to the snacks. It loses a star though because they're consistently out of the Pao de quejio and they got me hooked on them early on.

Vivi W.

Yelp
Tried the BBQ buffet and the meat was either too bland or too salty. Steaks were almost always too chewy. There was a piece I couldn't chew all the way through and couldn't swallow. However, the man who was there (I'm assuming the owner) was extremely friendly so I will give 4 stars instead of 3.

Karinebrazil ..

Yelp
In the weekends the food and service is amazing. During the weekdays the food is still good the options are just A LOT less and less appetizing. The service is still good though. Parking is not the best but that's to be expected because of location.

Rebeca B.

Yelp
This place has great food. It's just simple Brazilian food but the flavor is amazing. The yucca flour on the side is buttery and garlicky, the meat is very tender and well seasoned and the staple rice and beans are well made and very flavorful. As a treat, you can find cheesecake with guava paste and several Brazilian sweets. The pão de queijo is also delicious. This place is authentic and Highly recommended!

Ana R.

Yelp
We ate lunch on Sunday. We will never come back and I suggest skipping unless you are a fun of dry, tough, greasy, overcooked meat. To make matters worse my husband told the cashier the food had been so terrible his entire plate was barely touched and not only she brushed him off but suggested he give them a 20% tip. Want a tip? Learn to cook and serve food. Never again

matt m.

Yelp
This is as close as you get authentic Brazilian food vs Chima/FogodeChao/TexasdeBrazil!!! Great buffet/churrasco on Sat/Sun!!!

JC L.

Yelp
If you can deal with a big packed crowd this is a most go! The food is really good. The meats are well grilled and season, nothing fancy, just fire and salt, the way a great meat is grilled. It's a little hard to find your way at the beginning, with everyone speaking Portuguese and no guidance/instructions posted, after asking a few questions was able to find the way. They are all very friendly! Parking is hard, but there's public parking a block away. Seating is hard, everyone gets in there finds a seat and then go for get their food. The rest of the food is good, but not great as the meats.