Texas de Brazil - Albany - Albany (NY)

5 /5 Tracey P. M.: Restaurant Review: Texas de Brazil – A Pleasant Surprise with Endless Flavor We weren’t quite sure what to expect walking into Texas de Brazil, but we left both full and genuinely impressed. From start to finish, the meal exceeded our expectations. The salad bar was an experience in itself—almost overwhelming with how many fresh options it offered. The greens were crisp, the dressings delicious, and the lobster bisque stood out as a real highlight. Though it didn’t have chunks of lobster, the soup was thick, rich, and full of flavor. Once we flipped our little card over, the meat service began, and the variety was impressive—lamb, pork, multiple cuts of beef, and chicken. The flank steak surprised us by being exceptionally tender and flavorful, and the chicken was the standout—juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The filet mignon, though tender, was a bit of a letdown; the bacon wrapping overpowered the meat’s flavor. I didn’t try the lamb or pork personally, but others in our group did and gave it high marks. With the meats came a tray of sides: creamy red-skinned mashed potatoes, light and cheesy bread, fried plantains, and French fries. Everything was well-prepared, though I wasn’t fond of the coating on the fries. The mashed potatoes and cheese bread, in particular, were crowd-pleasers. The service was attentive and friendly. While the staff seemed a bit young and still gaining experience, they were trying hard and eager to please—which counts for a lot. The total came to $184 for three people (plus tip), with no alcohol or specialty drinks—just water. It’s certainly a splurge, but for the quality and quantity of food, it felt justifiable. And for a chain restaurant, the food was surprisingly fresh and flavorful. Would we go back? Absolutely. It’s not an everyday dinner spot, but for a special treat or when you just want to eat like royalty, Texas de Brazil is worth the visit.

5 /5 Matthew Cerasia: I haven’t been to a Brazilian steak house in years. The Texas De Brazil did not disappoint! It had the same set up as a normal Brazilian steak house. Beautiful atmosphere with an amazing salad bar. The options on the salad bar were all delicious. It’s hard not to fill up on it, but I controlled myself for what we really came for, the meat! Everything was cooked perfectly. I love lamb and beef and it was all amazing. With the price we will probably will only go back for special occasions, but if you want a delicious and cool experience check it out.

5 /5 Pedro Feliciano: The food was excellent…we only had the salad bar and a bottle of wine because we had a long flight to take and didn’t wanted to be too full. The service was very good, the only thing I did not like the asked us if we wanted dessert and I said no.Im still eating and half a bottle of wine and you want me to make dessert plans…otherwise everything was great.

5 /5 Zack Pshenishny: It was wonderful food. If you like meat, go here. So many choices and not enough room in my belly. Even though the meat is great, the bananas were fantastic to end with. Somehow I was able to eat them. All of the gauchos were great, except one seemed to not like us and completely skipped our table every time. They have a good salad bar, but I was there for the meat!