Churrascaria Do Gordo, Barbecue restaurant in Extrema, Brazil
Churrascaria Do Gordo is a barbecue restaurant in Extrema with an open kitchen where chefs prepare various meat cuts over traditional Brazilian-style grills. The meat is served directly to tables, allowing guests to sample the different cuts as they circulate.
The restaurant draws from cooking techniques developed in Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazilian ranchers created churrasco methods during 19th century cattle expansion. These grilling traditions were passed down through generations and continue to shape regional dining culture.
The restaurant offers the Brazilian rodizio service, where servers continuously move between tables offering different grilled meat cuts. Visitors experience this traditional way of dining that lies at the heart of the churrascaria tradition.
The restaurant sits along Rodovia Fernão Dias in Monjolinho and accepts reservations in advance. Calling ahead helps secure a table and get directions to the location.
Each meat cut is prepared at separate grilling stations, allowing precise temperature control and individual cooking times. This method ensures each type is grilled optimally and retains its own flavor.
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