Brazilian Steakhouses in Illinois

Brazilian-style menus serve varieties of meats that are cooked slowly and basted in their own juices to produce flavorful, tender, juicy meats. During the course of dinner, many meats, including steak, chicken and pork, are served by waiters carrying the delectable main dishes on a skewer and cutting slices of preferred choices individually. Eating at a Brazilian steakhouse constitutes the equivalent of eating a feast. Many Brazilian steakhouses exist in Illinois, both inside the famous city of Chicago as well as other locations.

Brazzaz, Chicago, Illinois

Brazzaz is a cozy Brazilian steakhouse located near Chicago's downtown Magnificent Mile. With lunch hours during the week and dinner hours all week long, Brazzaz offers a full fresh salad bar as well as traditional Southern Brazilian-style service, boasting slow-roasted meats that equal a tender selection of prime cuts.

Brazzazz
539 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 595-9000
Brazzaz.com

Texas de Brazil Steakhouse, Chicago, Illinois

Also located in downtown Chicago, on Ohio Street, Texas de Brazil offers a combination of Southern Brazil cuisine with the spirit of Texas. With more than 50 items available on the starter bar, soups and salads begin the gaucho-style experience. Servers, also known as carvers, bring an array of slow-roasted pork, lamb, steak, chicken and Brazilian sausage to the tables to indulge even the heartiest of appetites.

Texas de Brazil
51 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 670-1066
Texasdebrazil.com

Fogo de Chão, Chicago, Illinois

Fogo de Chão churrascaria Brazilian steakhouse is known for its service and elegant atmosphere. Considered to be on the higher scale as far as cost is concerned, its reputation precedes itself with its numerous awards and shining reviews. Imported cheeses and authentic Brazilian side dishes as among the numerous items that line Fogo de Chão's side bar, and 15 meat selections are brought to the table individually by a steady stream of carvers. Beef ancho, or rib eye, is one of its most popular selections.

Fogo de Chao
661 N. La Salle St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 932-9330
Fogodechao.com

Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse, Villa Park, Illinois

Due west of the city is a modern-style Brazilian steakhouse called Churrasco, located in Villa Park, Illinois. With its contemporary style and fresh décor, Churrasco skewers its meat before roasting them on an open flame. As with many Brazilian steakhouses, a stoplight card is used to indicate the bringing of meat. Flipped to the green side, the varieties of meats brought to the table include picanha, beef ribs and filet wrapped with bacon. When your appetite has been satiated, or when a break is needed, the red side of the card can be flipped to show each guest's personal desire.

Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse
541 W. North Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 832-0877
Churrascobrazilusa.com

Article Written By Victoria Michaels

Victoria Michaels graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in professional writing accompanied by a certificate in interactive Web writing. Michaels began her writing career behind the scenes writing as a grant consultant as well as creating technical user manuals for small companies. She writes for various online magazines and websites.

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