10 Texas All-You-Can-Eat Steakhouses Where Big Cuts Never Stop Coming
Texas knows two things better than most: big portions and bigger appetites. All-you-can-eat steakhouses take that spirit and run with it, turning dinner into a full-contact sport where the only rule is to pace yourself.
I’ve spent more evenings than I care to admit waving the green card one too many times, then regretting it during the drive home. But that’s the beauty of rodízio-style service – you get to sample everything, and the gauchos keep coming until you finally flip to red.
Here are ten spots across the Lone Star State that serve endless cuts, serious sides, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like family.
1. Fogo de Chão – Austin
Steps from Congress Avenue, gauchos glide to your table with one more cut before you can say “green side up.” Lunch, dinner, and a lively weekend brunch fuel downtown.
The location makes it a natural stop after exploring South Congress or catching a show. You’ll spot tourists and locals alike flipping their coasters, and the staff moves with the kind of rhythm that keeps plates full without overwhelming you.
Brunch adds mimosas and a lighter vibe, though the meat selection stays just as serious.
2. Fogo de Chão – San Antonio (River Walk)
River breezes outside, sizzling churrasco inside, and the market table gleaming like a buffet of emeralds. A classic SA pick for endless cuts.
The River Walk setting adds a vacation feel, even if you’re local. I’ve brought out-of-town guests here more times than I can count, and they always leave impressed by the sheer variety – beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and sausage all make appearances.
Dinner service runs smoothly, and the patio seating is prime real estate on cooler evenings.
3. Texas de Brazil – Addison (North Dallas)
A see-and-be-seen Belt Line stalwart where the salad area and skewers tag-team your appetite. Dinner nightly, plus select lunch service.
The salad bar here is no joke – smoked salmon, imported cheeses, and hearts of palm sit alongside traditional greens. But don’t fill up too fast, because the carvers bring fraldinha, costela, and bacon-wrapped filet in steady waves.
Lunch offers a lighter price point, and the vibe stays polished whether you’re celebrating or just craving protein.
4. Texas de Brazil – McAllen (La Plaza)
RGV shoppers turn “quick bite” into feast mode, with weekend lunch and nightly rodízio delivering steady waves of beef, pork, and chicken.
La Plaza makes this a convenient stop after browsing stores, and the portion philosophy matches the Valley’s hospitality – generous and unapologetic. The picanha here is well-seasoned, and the garlic beef always pulls me back for another slice.
Lunch service on Saturdays is a local favorite, and the staff keeps the pace brisk without rushing you out.
5. Chama Gaúcha – San Antonio (Sonterra)
An upscale room where the fire glows and the meats don’t quit; lunch, dinner, and weekend hours make it a dependable North SA splurge.
Chama Gaúcha leans a bit fancier than some rodízio spots, with polished service that takes itself seriously. The costela – slow-roasted beef ribs – practically falls off the bone, and the passadores time their rounds so you’re never left waiting.
Lunch on weekdays offers a quieter experience, while weekend dinners draw celebratory crowds.
6. Chama Gaúcha – Houston (Galleria/Westheimer)
Westheimer’s bustle fades once the skewers arrive: picanha, costela, and a deep drink list to match the pace of the passadores.
This location sits in the heart of Houston’s shopping district, so expect a mix of business dinners and family gatherings.
I’ve always appreciated how the staff reads the table – if you’re slowing down, they give you space; if you’re still game, they keep the cuts coming.
The sides rotate seasonally, and the fried bananas are a sweet counterpoint to all that savory beef.
7. Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse – San Antonio
Northwest Side (La Cantera/The Rim) crowds come for the polished service and steady rotation of prime cuts, with lunch on weekdays and a busy weekend dinner scene.
Brasão keeps things streamlined – no fuss, just solid rodízio execution. The sirloin cap is a standout, and the garlic-rubbed top sirloin never disappoints.
I’ve noticed they pace the service so you get a nice variety before the heavier cuts arrive, which helps you explore the full menu.
Weekday lunch is a steal if your schedule allows it.
8. Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse – Irving (Las Colinas)
A sleek perch near 114 where the salad bar tempts, then the carving begins in earnest. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly, plus happy-hour windows.
Las Colinas business travelers and local families both claim this spot, and the staff handles the mix with ease.
The happy-hour specials make it easier to justify ordering that second round of lamb chops, and the salad bar’s mozzarella balls are dangerously addictive.
Parking is ample, and reservations move quickly even on busy nights.
9. Gauchos Do Sul – Katy
Houston-area favorite with a Katy outpost, delivering charcoal-kissed meats and a classic rodízio cadence from late afternoon through evenings.
The Katy crowd loves this place for its straightforward approach – no gimmicks, just well-seasoned beef, pork, and chicken carved tableside. I’ve always found the pork ribs here especially tender, and the chimichurri adds just the right tang.
Service starts at 5 pm on weekdays and Friday (4 pm Saturday, 12 pm Sunday), so early birds can beat the dinner rush and still get the full experience.
10. Casa do Brasil – College Station
Aggieland’s all-you-can-eat destination: a generous salad bar, tableside carving, weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and prime cuts that keep coming.
College Station doesn’t have a ton of rodízio options, so Casa do Brasil holds down the fort admirably. Students, alumni, and locals all pack the place on game weekends, and the staff handles the chaos with grace. The salad bar offers a breather between meat rounds, and the fried polenta is a nostalgic touch.
Brunch adds a fun twist, and reservations are essential during football season.