Villa Brazil Café Grill

A very cozy place, there is a wide variety of food in the buffet, regarding the cuts of meat only handle 3, the place has to offer more cuts of meat, I am very basic cuts. but it is worth trying, it only has thick salt, which makes its flavor very good and special. I recommend it!

There was no list of meats so i asked if they had skirt steak and they said yes. it was a different size, flavor, and texture than im used to with skirt steak so i was a little thrown off. Also had a slight cheesy flavor on the char and i don't really like cheese, so overall i didn't really like it. The other person with me said their meat was extremely chewy. It was okay for the price, though, my plate was $9 as pictured. Good large portions, and the sides were great.

Great buffets food, friendly services and great value👍

My favorite place and the guys in the kitchen much respect for their job very nice with with the cuts always asking how done you like your meat?

I've only tried a handful of Brazilian spots but this one already set the bar so high, it's gonna be some stiff competition for others to compare. I dig the atmosphere, moderately lit that it gives a relaxed, almost intimate feel, the selection of food in the buffet was very vast, wasn't sure where I was gonna begin but I eventually settled on my usual, rice, steamed veggies, chicken and roast beef. Also had a cake to go with it which was delightful. This was better than the best soul food spot I've ever been in, this has become my new comfort food because it just touches the soul. If I lived nearby and made a bit more in income, I could have dinner here almost every day. This place is beyond incredible and I'll come back here for sure.

Been going here relatively often recently, especially when I don't know what to eat. They offer brazilian style steak (order by the window to your liking) and hot food section, which rotates every day. I'm usually not a fan of hot food counters since the food tend to taste meh but theirs are always fresh and tasty. I recommend the picanha and their feijoada. You pay by the pound and they also make their own chocolate cake, which was great. Favorite spot in the area and always fun trying out different things when I visit!

All the staff was very friendly, the food was hot and tasty! Stop in, it's worth it!

Ive been in the area for some time and regret not having come in sooner. The food is absolutely delicious and super well-priced. The restaurant is also very clean and seating is abundant. Super convenient and will definitely be back!

Words cannot even begin to describe my experience at this spot, 5 stars won't even do it justice. To start off, when I went in the place, it was pretty packed, wasn't sure if I was gonna be able to find any seating but fortunately something cleared up for me. The size of the place is pretty nice and is moderately lit to set in a cozy vibe within the restaurant. The selection here is much more varied than what I've seen in Point Brazil, up to the point that I didn't know where to start. Eventually I filled my plate with Seafood yellow rice, steamed veggies, both chicken and roast beef and a plantain for good measure. When I finally sat down to eat, it's been some time that I've had something that held me captive in mind and body. I would compare it to, that one true love of your life fixing you a nice hot meal that she put her whole vertebrae in to where she almost throws her back out. (I'm crazy, I know.) That's what this food tastes like, I've never felt this type of euphoria in awhile it's almost addictive. After my lunch, I came back to the corner to get some dessert. I had my eye on that chocolate on chocolate triple layer cake which wad about $7. I thought it was a tad steep but I was so amazed by the food here I couldn't pass on the cake. It was worth it, the taste was intimate to the senses, the texture was pretty filling, I couldn't eat the whole thing, at least not after the meal I had so I'm having that for later. This place pretty much performed the equivalent of a no hitter in baseball, i couldn't detect any flaws at all. If anything, this place has set an extremely high bar in what I expect out of a Brazilian buffet. There are others in the area I'm itching to try to see how they compare but trust me, YOU WILL SEE ME AGAIN! Eu te amo tanto, nada mais no mundo se compara.

Ordered: Regular Buffet (~$13) Churrasco BBQ only (~$13) Aya's take: We stopped by for a quick bite and upon entering, we didn't really understand the best way to do the buffet since there aren't many signs up. There's a window/counter in the back right where you can order Churrasco BBQ aka the Brazilian meats. Those are absolutely well worth it. I like that it's weight-based and everything we had was well-seasoned, fresh, and tender. The actual Buffet items weren't that worth it, in my opinion. First of all, most of the food wasn't labeled making it hard to know which items had pork in them. I think people with food allergies might also be concerned about this. Nothing I had was really needed aside from the white rice, black beans, and plantains which are the only 3 I would recommend alongside the meats. Good try but I'd only come back for the meats.

Tonight, I went to the Brazilian restaurant "VILLA BRASIL CAFE GRILL." The service was terrible and unpleasant, and there were flies everywhere because the waitresses didn't clean the tables properly. I sat at a table to eat and noticed that meat and food remained next to me and flies. I told the waitress to clean it and she looked at me and laughed and left. I got up and told the cashier to please clean the table because there was food and flies. She acted like she didn't understand and then came back with a bad attitude to clean the table. It disgusted me so much that I didn't finish eating and I threw away everything I had bought. I will never go back to that disgusting restaurant. Terrible service from the staff, and even worse from the waitress and cashier.

I've been to Villa Brazil a couple of times, and I'm always surprised by how good it is. Not often would I say I've enjoyed buffets, but they do something different here. You might not always know what it is exactly that you're getting as you dish yourself a plate a food, but you'll always enjoy it. Also, DO NOT sleep on their cakes. Somehow this place not only has good buffet food, but they also have a huge selection of unique cakes that are delicious and surprisingly moist. Make sure you get a slice or two for at the end of your meal, or just to take home for later.

They have a wide variety of different foods, they have bake chicken, fried chicken, lasagna, bake fish, lamb, rice, beans, fresh salad, fruit, and vegetables. Always putting out fresh hot food. Different varieties of cakes, fresh squeezed juices. I have been to this establishment twice, and they always have different food on the menu.

With all the enticing steam table offerings I didn't get to the barbecue section, which isn't to say this was a meatless excursion. Chicken skewers with bacon were outstanding both in flavor and in screen presence for Instagram. And if you're not feeling carnivorous there are enough salads to keep things interesting. The sleeper hit was a half a pear in a sweet, reddish formulation.

I just ate there with my friend Nathan. Highly recommend. I knew it would taste delicious once the smell hit me I'll absolutely go there again and again. Thank you

Usually an amazing spot for Brazilian meats and other food, great value. I had only one bad experience here before tonight and I couldn't figure out why. I always ask for medium rare and it comes out perfectly but the meat that night was terrible and overcooked, fat unrendered and almost raw. He also cut the pieces of meat too big and gave way too much when I asked for a single serving. Today, the same kid that served me last time was there and I finally figured it out when the exact same thing happened. Meat was horribly overcooked and yet the fat was basically raw. Overserved and undercut too. I asked for a single slice of sirloin as well and he said picanha and sirloin were the same cut of meat in a condescending tone. Boi I've been coming here for months now twice a week at least and have gotten both sirloin and picanha. I know Villa serves them as different cuts. This kid has no business being behind the BBQ and he's always on his phone. Please get rid of him if you are reading this Villa before he ruins your goated establishment. I'll keep coming here as the main BBQ guy is amazing and never misses but I will turn around and leave immediately as soon as I see that tall kid manning the BBQ from now on, I advise everyone else to do the same to send a message.

SO GOOD AHHHHH !!!! It's set up for you to put everything in a box or plate and you weigh it. You just need to try it.

This is my favorite Brazilian "home cooking" spot in all of New York. They serve food here that high-end Brazilian restaurants, like Fogo de Chao and Plataforma , do not sell. Examples: warm corn pudding, roasted chicken hearts, cod fish casserole, shrimp casserole and braised oxtail, joelho (ham/cheese roll) The meats are always sizzling at the Churra window. The prices are $7.99/pound for buffet only, $9.99- for BBQ and buffet and $10.99- for BBQ only. You don't have to pay the premium at Fogo de Chao or Plataforma to get the full rodízio experience. Today I paid about $20 for Sunday dinner and dessert. Batches of rice, beans and other Brazilian dishes are put out all the time. There is a great selection of Brazilian desserts, such: Bavarian Cream Cake Prestígio Chocolate Coconut Cake Coconut Cake with Caramel Tapioca Cake Passionfruit Mousse and Chocolate Cake Pineapple and Coconut Parfait Passionfruit Parfait This list is not even half of the desserts that are sold here, and each one costs no more than $6 including tax. My favorite buffet table selections are: Corn Pudding (warm, contains lots of corn kernels) Sweet Plantains Shrimp Casserole My favorite Churrasco BBQ meats are: Picanha (rump sirloin) Chicken Hearts Lamb Steak Frango (small cuts of highly-seasoned chicken) Chicken Sausage My favorite salad bar selections are: Tropical Fruit Salad (immersed in a creamy passionfruit and condensed milk sauce) Joelho (ham/cheese roll) Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) My favorite desserts are: Brazilian Flan with Plum Sauce Strawberry Shortcake with Caramel Beer and wine are available. Wine is $4.50/glass. Domestic beer is $4.00/glass; International beer is $4.50. Fresh juices are sold--Passionfruit, Pineapple, Mango, Guanabana, Açaí, etc. They cost anywhere from $4.99 to $5.75/glass. There are no waiters--only chefs, food attendants and cashiers. There are two tv screens on opposite ends of the dining room that are located above the tables. One tv displays Brazilian programming; the other, American. There are about 44 seats available in relatively small chairs. I spend no more than $25 for Sunday dinner including dessert and a drink. I was so impressed with this restaurant that I added it to my Yelp LI "Brazilian or Portuguese" Collection. I recommend that those who like "back home" Brazilian food try Villa Brazil Café Grill at least once, especially on a Sunday when there are plenty of free street parking spaces available.

Last time I got a bad pinnacle cake, it was tasting very, very sour. Felt a little disappointed.

Very good Brazilian " comida a kilo " (food by the pound) restaurant. Very large buffet and grilled meats, all pretty good and reasonably priced. It can get crowded and noisy especially on weekends

Amazing spot for any meal! My bf and his friends are always raving about this spot but I didn't get to try it until 4 years later! There were plenty of people dining in. For those going take out, even during COVID there were social distancing precautions in place to ensure everyone can pick their items from the hot bar safely. #1 tip is not to load up too much from the salad and hot bar so you can leave room for the Brazilian meats at the window!

Great food,great service!I reccomend to anyone!Good variety of food,good salad bar,wonderful desserts!

Yes!!! Great food and friendly service. My first buffet since COVID. I felt comfortable because it's a small setting and only 2-3 people may go at one time. You have to get in line for the grilled meats, but people were SD. Prices are very reasonable.

Food is not hot enough for me the food looks good but not hot enough lovevthe cakes yum yum

First time back during pandemic. We were here just before our son was born early January 2020. Literally 1 year later we came back and things have changed due to COVID-19. All of the indoor dining tables and chairs have been pushed up against the wall. No indoor or outdoor dining available. There is a line to the buffet and kitchen window for the meats. Only 3 people are allowed in the self serve salad bar/buffet area. Plastic gloves are available and recommended for use when self serving at the salad bar. Social distance is practiced here and everyone is wearing a mask. Both staff and customers here seem to follow the CDC guidelines very well. I picked up my usual platter of meats with seafood paella, plantains and chicharron. My platter some how came out to $23!!! That's a first! In the past, my for the same amount, my platter usually comes out to $12-16 at most without a drink. Prices definitely have gone up. The chicken wrapped in bacon was very dry. The chicken hearts today were over cooked, dry and hard. Everything else was A-okay! Verdict - $23 lunch scared me away.

Astoria's filled with a variety of diverse, high-quality options, such as this Brazilian steam table spot, one of a few in the neighborhood. I first came here many years ago after a trip to MoMI, but now that I have friends living nearby, this is pretty much a monthly stop for me. Eating here is an exercise in meat-and-carbo-loading. My go-to is the always delicious corn pudding, but I've enjoyed many of their dishes, like feijoada (bean and pork stew), chicken spinach rolls, prime rib, fish, lasagna, and rice and beans. Sometimes the fried sweet plantains are tender and sweet, just the way I like 'em, but more often than not they're rubbery. Step up to the order window in the back and you can get churrasco-style meats like hanger steak, sausages, chicken hearts, etc. It's a hit or miss; I've gotten really tender and juicy meat, but I've also gotten dry, chewy, unappetizing bricks. They also have savory baked goods, along with a visually mouthwatering display of cakes, pastries, and other desserts behind the register. The pão de queijo is puffy, savory, and cheesy like a good one should be. Not a big fan of their sweets though. The queijadinha (coconut muffins with grated coconut, cheese, and condensed milk), guava cake, guava cheesecake, and coconut flan were all tooth-achingly sweet. You can give 'em a try if that's your thing. It's a great neighborhood spot to get takeout or sit down and enjoy your meal with a tart, refreshing passion fruit juice.

Known as a Brazilian spot because of their meat station the food here is hit or miss. Usually it's very good but it does hit your wallet hard because they charge by the weight of your food. Today the food was a great. The place was very crowded and the hot food options were among my favorites: creamed corn, baked cauliflower and shrimp yucca to name some. The meat was also juicy yoday and very well flavored. Unlike steakhouses the meat here is flavored. Go to the man in the back and tell him the meat you want. You even get to pick the piece hiy want after he slices it. I haven't tried their dessert before so no comment there. A big negative about this place is they do not label their food so you never know what it is unless you ask them. It's annoying but boy to hats to guess what's in some of the items. Also check to see how much they are charging you before you pay. It's normal to get overcharged and the cashier often gets annoyed when you ask about prices. Mera's Tip: get your meat fresh off the grill

Went with a group of friends for my birthday. The food was spot on real Brazilian bbq. It's a bit small but it's intimate. Came in empty belly left full filled and satisfied. If I still ate meat like that I would def go back but. I'm still recommending them.

I like the food here especially the steak options. I like the green sauce. The price is decent too. Will come back for more. The only thing I probably won't get is the cheese bread. It was too dry.

This place never disappoints. I been coming here for years and i love it.. the food is always fresh. They have fresh cut meat & hot food to go & to stay. They have a variety of deserts as well. Definitely try the potato salad, it's so good!

Dangerous! Especially for people like me who eats with their eyes! Delicious Brazilian barbecue meat and buffet food by the pound! This place is very straight forward. Grab a plate and start grabbing the goods from the buffet bar or daily barbecue meats from the guy behind the counter - hanger steak, beef ribs, sausage, sirloin steak, and etc. At the buffet bar, we got the oxtail stew which was really, really good! Get it if you see it! Fresh fruit juices goes well with your meal too!

The best brazil meat restaurant for such a good price. I used to lived in this area and one of the things I regret most after moving is this restaurant.

I am a regular at this restaurant. it is a super practical space with the by the weight style dining, you just come in serve yourself and pay for what you are about to eat. i love that as it cuts the time of ordering and waiting, so you come in and go straight to enjoying a meal within seconds. another thing that i love about this restaurant is the appetizers they have and juices, you can just come in and get a quick appetizer to go and it also takes seconds as the food is already there in a bakery style presentation, its just point pay and go. one of the main things to keep in mind about this restaurant that a lot of people are not aware of is the fact that they do not only serve marvelous deserts here, they also can make those deserts for you to serve it at your home. you can come and order a cake to be made by order and have it showcased in your event. i did that for my wedding and i got a chocolate and coconut cake and it was so divine i cant even! my friends talk about the cake still. the great thing is that you can order the cakes on fridge or no fridge version, it ll depends on how moist you want the cake or on the fridge space you may have for your event. the no fridge one is a little drier none the less as delicious. keep in mind that you need to show up in person to order the cake and need to pay at last half of the price of the cake for the order, they take cards. now for the price and sizes: the cakes start at $65 dollars and i think as long as you don`t want anything too exotic and crazy the price is based on the size of the cake and not on the flavor, this price cake was the one i got and it was enough for a party of 35ppl. they do make larger cakes and they have 2 shapes square and circle, i got the square and that shape helped to have more slices out of the cake. i love this restaurant and if you love this restaurant too, try to see all the other services they have cause they are amazing at all they do and they have many things going on that most people do not know and they should.

Great food selections and delicious taste. More expensive than they used to be. But so is everything else. Just select less than your eyes desire. Every ounce counts towards the price.

This is one of my family's go to places to eat. We even drive the extra distance because we like it so much. The food is self-serve, pay per pound kind of place. You basically go to the back and fill your plate(s) and then pay. There is a separate bbq meat section that is charged a dollar more per pound if you choose to get it. Overall, the food is so good. There are a few things that are always present like the rice, beans, cornbread (my favorite), and a few others, but everything else gets switched up, which gives you more options when you come back. In the salad bar, you can make your own or they cycle the menu for pre-made salads, such as with a base of quinoa, arugula, collard greens, or kale. The salad tastes very fresh and I personally like majority of them, but my favorite would have to be arugula, apples, cranberries, sweetened pumpkin with a light dressing. As for the desserts, I love the flan and strawberry shortcake. Flan speaks for itself, but with the shortcake, each layer of cake is very moist and filled with flavor, not even dry in the slightest. Each slice is $4. The atmosphere is very calm, relaxing, and clean. There is no waiter so you find your own seat and clean up after yourself. I've been here multiple times for lunch and dinner and have never had a seating problem. Overall, would highly recommend this place if you're looking for somewhere that has good food and is very casual.

A clean and nice establishment. I enjoyed the wide selection of food and the quality. It is probably even better for those who eat pork.

Came here to try their Brazilian BBQ for lunch. It's a few blocks away from the Steinway street subway station so pretty accessible. The seating area is in the front of the restaurant when you walk in. There is a hot food buffet, a salad bar, and a meat station in the back. Like most Brazilian BBQ places, you pick your own food and pay based on how much your plate weighs. The pricing system here is a little confusing though. Depending on what types of food you get (ex. only hot food buffet, hot food buffet + meats, etc.) the price per pound varies. For the meat station, there is an ordering window where you can see the people cooking the meats in the back. You have to ring the bell and someone will come cut the meats that you want. The guy cutting the meat was very nice as were the two cashiers. For the hot food buffet I tried a little bit of everything and it all tasted so good. I especially liked this croquette that had corn in it and a stew that had beef strips in it because the sauce was so good! The ribs were really good as well. For the meats I got the chicken sausage, hanger steak, and sirloin. The chicken sausage here is much better than the one at Copacabana. It's much more flavorful and less salty. The hanger steak was pretty good as well and not too tough. The sirloin was delicious!! I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. It also had a little bit of fat on it so it was really juicy. I would say the food here is better than at Copacabana. The meats aren't as dry and the hot food buffet has more options that I actually wanted to try. I ended up paying more here though ($11) but I think that's because I got more food so the pricing between the two places should be fairly similar. Loved this place!

Really great casual option, whether you're looking for lunch or dinner, takeaway, or just dessert. Forget Whole Foods' prepared food bar! Villa Brazil has everything from soup to fish to fruit. Everything looks clean and fresh, and not like it's been sitting there for long. Weigh your platter at the register to pay. I'd most recommend their brisket and chicken drumsticks as the meat is cooked so tenderly. Also love the sweet plantains. Try the traditional Brazilian soda, Guarana, too! They also have desserts in display cases - pictured. Don't forget to check their additional cakes behind the counter! I've come in several times just to grab dessert to go. Recommend their tres leches and passion fruit cakes (pay by the slice.) I don't think their smaller chocolates and truffles are worth the price, though.

My favorite spot when my fridge is empty or I'm too lazy to cook!! Their current Covid set up is great and they follow all precautions very carefully. The buffet allows you to custom your plate so you can indulge or make it super healthy. The meat station is awesome as you can choose your favorite meat, cut and cooking type. You pay by the weight. Their desert bar is GIGANTIC and will make it hard to resist a slice of strawberry-chocolate or passion fruit cake! Also love that they have Guarana, my favorite Brazilian soda. I also love the team over there - they know me well now and always have a smile or sweet word for me!

Went with a group of 6 on a Sunday for brunch. Even though we made a reservation, still had to wait about 10 minutes. The staffs were very friendly and attentive. I think it's a nice concept that you get a variety of meats freshly out of the oven with the waiters bringing the meats to your table. I liked the beef parts more than pork parts because pork was way too well done thus too dry and tough. Salad bar included salad, cheese, cured meats, small desserts, yogurt, and fruits.

CHECK YOUR PRICES!!! They are not consistent and because we are not Spanish speakers we constantly get overcharged. Asked for clarification why I'm being charged $8.99 per pound she didn't clarify. Simply showed me my food then bagged it up without fully explaining. Never got salad bar or fish but charged for it. The food is really good it's a bummer I keep having inconsistent experiences. Old review: This place has great affordable prices with nice quality food. Went in today and really upset me was they charged me the extra $1 per pound for the "salad bar" I didn't get. She said it was for my vegetables that I got from the main buffet bar. My little 2 small pieces of broccoli upped my order $1 per pound so $2 total. More principle then anything. Not cool.

Great selection of products really enjoyed the food the BBQ section was fresh and savory. the service was a bit rude it seems the rush hour traffic got to them but it did not spoil the food! it came up pricey cause we over loaded on the other buffet section so be weary of what you end up getting

Love this place but I have to drop it down to 3 stars because the cashier ripped me off! who knows if the owner told her to do it or she did it on her own accord, thinking customers wouldn't notice. It's Brazilian bbq by the pound here and they have different pricing depending on what you stack onto your plate. It's like $6.99/ lb for salad bar only, $7.99/ lb for buffet section and BBQ, $8.99 for buffet, bbq, and salad bar mixed items, and $9.99 for only BBQ meats. Very reasonable and affordable prices for delicious food! However, I was charged the most expensive option ($9.99 /lb for BBQ only) when it should have been the $7.99 option since I mixed 4 buffet items into my bbq meats (buffet foods= broccoli, crispy pork bits, shrimp gravy on the bottom, and corn/egg. BBQ = pork sausage, top sirloin, chicken hearts). I only noticed this after I was 1/4 into my meal and looked at my receipt. So I took some pictures to post here so I can warn Yelpers about it if it happens to them. Most diners throw out their receipt or don't look at it all but definitely check to see if they're charging you the correct price!!!

There's a nice spread of hot and cold foods along with bbq at a counter you order from. You stack up your plate and then they weigh it at the counter. The pricing is a little confusing, basically it's about $10 a pound. The bbq meats were the star of the show. If i am back in the area to eat there, that will be the focus of my savagery.

I did not get a single piece of meat and they still rang me up $11.99/lb. When I asked the lady behind the counter why it was not $9.99/lb, she said you got things from the salad bar! I said if I have not gotten anything from the salad bar, would it have been $9.99/lb? She said no...! You have mushroom and it's like meat....I did not know mushroom and meat have the same price! I'm still not sure who qualifies for their $9.99/lb price.I paid over $22 for a plate of vegetables. I could have gone to another place, gotten an actual meat-based meal, and paid a same/lower price. The quality of the food was very good, but I won't be going back or recommending it for the lack of honesty, transparency, and customer service. The lady was not able to explain the pricing to me although I checked with her before starting too.

I love this place!!! Great food and service, and the desserts are OMG the best!!! I usually come here on Sundays with my husband. What I like the most about this restaurant is that you can build your own meal and pay by the weight. Definitely one of the best Brazilian restaurants in Astoria.

I used to come here a lot, but I don't think I will anymore. I was very disgusted recently by the poor hygiene. It is self service steam table, and they provide gloves, but it is unsupervised and unenforced. I was grossed out watching one patron touch every roll with his bare hand until he found which one he wanted, with other patrons touching the tongs bare handed. YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE SOMEONE SICK!! It's a shame because the food is otherwise good.

Best place in NYC for Brazilian barbecue, hands down. . Well prepared, extensive buffet, reasonably priced. Plus, Roberto, the head chef rocks!!! Very customer-oriented. This guy knows his meats!!! Well worth the trek from Manhattan to Astoria.

Muito bom, galera gente boa, comida otima e autentica. Great food, super recommend. Great prices.

Staff is very disrespectful and when I asked them to speak with the manager they said no manager on premises, I asked again them when he will be available they said he never comes in, I'll not step my foot again on this business, there's plenty of Brazilian restaurants around in the neighborhood, google it!

I've passed by this place so many times, but for some reason I've never actually noticed it. Well today, in doing a quick Yelp search in the area for dinner, I came across this Brazilian delight. The windows were foggy due to the weather outside, but to my surprise it was packed inside. I knew then this place must be good. I opted for the BBQ + Buffet. There were plenty side options: corn soufflé, mashed potatoes, plaintains, chicken in a creamy cheese sauce, beef lasagna, creamy potatoes and saw fish, steamed veggies, white rice, and beans. You name it they had it. Off to the side there was also a salad bar with plenty options. I opted to take my food to go. Upon paying I noticed they had an assortment of delicious dessert treats. My choice was chocolate cake layered with flan. AMAZING!! The food tasted great, and everything was super fresh and seasoned just right. This is my new favorite Brazilian grill.

My absolute favorite spot to get meals that are quick, fresh, and remind me of home cooked meals. The flavor here is just wow, and they switch up what they offer every once in a while. When I lived in queens I would go here two, three times a week when I was busy with work. And for the price it was really good, although I did notice prices went up after covid but I am just glad this place survived covid.

Pleasantly surprised by this place. As I walked in, I noticed a good amount of costumers speaking Portuguese. First good sign. Then...I saw the prices. Perfect. Another good sign! Place was busy on a Sunday night. The salad bar was well equipped with fresh veggies and leaves. The hot food buffet had a great variety of items from rice and farofa to beans and cheesy chicken. Additionally the BBQ gentleman was super nice and patient. Another great thing. He answered any questions I had before he served me and he always allowed me to choose exactly what I wanted without rushing me. Dessert too was delicious. I had the half Condensed milk flan/half cake dessert and it was just so fresh and moist. Price on it was a bit steep for the quantity (4$), but I figured it was a specialty item and it was delicious so I'd pay the 4$ again. Great little spot to grab dinner to go, eat right in there or pack your lunch for work the next day.

I have been client of this business for more than 5 years, today I went for lunch ( two platters and one dessert $42) I asked the cashier for a plastic cup with ice and she told me she was going to charge me for that, now they will have several less clients I will let know my friends as well. He sido cliente de este lugar por más de 5 años, hoy fui a almorzar dos platos y un postre $42 le pedí a la cajera un vaso con hielo y dijo que debía cobrarme por eso ahora tendrán muchos menos clientes por que le haré saber a mis amigos. Adiós

LOVE THIS PLACE! It's a food by the pound place and you will always see Brazilians eating here. It's a buffet type setup where you go to the counter and you serve yourself, then there is a window for the churrascaria. The window consists of the rotisserie meats, just ask them what they have for the day. The food: I always get the short ribs, hanger steak, chicken hearts, stewed oxtail, corn stuffing, and rice with lentils with fried onions. The chicken and pork sausages are nice but a tad salty. The chicken and pork from the churrascaria is slightly dry. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DBeFgIUz6APDRHketuKbaw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA

As a Brazilian, this is where I come when I am missing my beautiful country. The food is VERY authentic, and the price is great! Plus their desserts, cakes, are so good (in Brazil they are better). Their food is always fresh and they have from pasta to our traditional dishes such as feijão tropeiro. I doubt they have beer there, I've never asked because I like their juices and of course, our soda GUARANÁ. The service is good. Sometimes they have "sonho", Brazilian donut filled with doce de leite (Dulce de leche), you should definitely try! And it's a great environment for kids as well. Very family oriented type of restaurants and you will find people from all over the world eating there. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Not fancy but well decorated, clean and great fresh food!

While Astoria has grown to be more culturally diverse over these years, many people still know it as a Greek neighborhood. While it definitely has many great options for Greek, Astoria can also throw down when it comes to Brazilian. Villa Brazil is a no frills communal style buffet and while that might turn some people off, don't let it fool you. It's quality food regardless of whether you stick with just the steam table or mix with the bbq offerings. Typical buffet style pricing by the pound actually makes this place a great value. The grilled meats are all available via the pass through window to the kitchen serviced by one employee, so a line can build if it happens to be busy. They're willing to accommodate your requests for obtaining meat at whatever doneness level you prefer. It's practically self service otherwise including finding a seat and cleaning up after yourself (if you're a good patron)