Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Brazilian steakhouse in Downtown Los Angeles, United States
Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse in Downtown Los Angeles that grills high-quality meat cuts over open flames. Kitchen staff carries the grilled meat directly to tables throughout the meal, while a salad bar offers fresh vegetables and Brazilian side dishes.
The restaurant originated in Brazil in 1979 and brought the churrasco grilling tradition to North America. The chain later expanded to multiple American cities to share this Brazilian method with wider audiences.
The kitchen staff wears traditional Brazilian clothing and prepares meat using cooking methods from Southern Brazil that shape how the meal unfolds at the table.
Diners control the service using a two-sided wooden disc that signals when to bring more meat or take a break. It helps to enjoy the salad bar first before the continuous meat service begins, leaving room throughout the meal for the different cuts.
The meat is prepared using a traditional South Brazilian method called churrasco, where large cuts are cooked on skewers over fire in a way that differs from typical steakhouse approaches. This grilling technique is what sets the place apart and defines the entire dining experience.
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