Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
2606 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Unit 1301B, Sunrise, 954-800-4200, TexasDeBrazil.com
This international Dallas-based chain, founded in 1998, has opened its 50th Brazilian steakhouse in the renovated Oasis area of Sawgrass Mills.
The rodizio-style dining offers 15 charcoal-grilled meats carved tableside from skewers, such as Brazilian sausage and picanha, bacon-wrapped chicken breast and Parmesan-crusted pork loin, plus a 50-item salad bar with goat-cheese terrine, lobster bisque and charcuterie.
Ten desserts ($9.50) include Brazilian cheesecake, coconut chess pie, papaya cream and bananas Foster pie. And 10 cocktails ($12) feature Diamante Passion Fruit Margarita and Knob Creek Texas Belle with whiskey, strawberry puree, orange juice and vermouth.
“We are often considered a destination restaurant, as many of our diners come to celebrate special occasions, but Sawgrass Mills offers a wealth of shopping options, so many diners will be there for that purpose,” owner Salim Asrawi says.
Dinner is served nightly ($44.99; salad bar only, $24.99; ages 6-12, half off; ages 3-5, $5; younger than 2, free). Lunch from Friday through Sunday ($29.99; salad bar only, $19.99) omits filet mignon, lamb chops and ribs.
The vibrant setting incorporates backlit faux marble columns, deep-red walls, wood-slatted ceiling, wine cellar and oversize floral arrangement over the salad bar.
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