334991 Tue Oct 17 23:54:54 -0700 2006 14 10 Florida 0 1953365 Anybody been? My hubby is absolutely dying to try this style of dining - it's all about the meat, right?! I know from their website that the Texas de Brazil is pretty pricey, but I don't want to try a new place based on price and find out it isn't any good. Any comments or suggestions? Thanks!! Tue Oct 17 23:54:54 -0700 2006 43654 BabyBee 1 1953853 Are you IN Orlando? ---cause in Tampa there's a little place on Waters Avenue that does the same routine and the flavor of the meat is magnificent... Brasa Grille... $20.00 and they keep comin' at you with skewers till you pass out or throw up--- and then they just come a little less frequent... Pretty darn good & interesting Brazilian buffet too, that they keep up all day... You can do the $20.00 'Rodizio' (meat thing), the menu, or the $8.00 buffet... You can tell it's a good place cause you'll often see my truck in the parking lot! The Orlando extravaganza I've only heard about... We were invited to go last month but we couldn't make it... I can only imagine that it's spectacular... Only bad thing is when you get full---for that money... Wed Oct 18 03:14:24 -0700 2006 1953365 10783 Mild Bill 1 1953890 I can highly recommend Texas de Brazil. It is expensive -- figure about $60 a person with a cocktail and a tip -- but the meat is high quality and their sides and salad bar is also excellent. I am not familar with Crazy Grill. Is it possible you mean Crazy Buffet? This is a very upscale Chinese buffet, also all you can eat but not grilled, churrascaria-style Latin food. They have freshly-made sushi, Mongolian barbecue, crab legs, etc. Also very good -- for a buffet -- and less expensive by far, about $20 a person plus alcohol and tip. Bob Wed Oct 18 03:42:35 -0700 2006 1953365 11157 Bob Mervine 2 1954169 I'm in Melbourne, actually. But I'm going to make a note of this restaurant in Tampa! We've been toying with the idea of heading that way for a little change of scenery! I heard about this kind of dining from someone who went to Brazil on a business trip, so I had to do a kind of blind search on the internet. These are the two that I came up with. I'm sure there's more out there! You're description of eating till I throw up or pass out sounds like the kind of place we're looking for - I'm pretty sure I could never eat $60 worth of food, but who could resist trying!! http://www.crazygrill.com/ http://www.texasdebrazil.com/ Wed Oct 18 11:20:36 -0700 2006 1953890 43654 BabyBee 1 1954188 The Crazy Grill Web page doesn't indicate a price, so if it were I, I'd call ahead for a price comparison. If it's only a few dollars difference, go with Texas de Brazil. If Crazy Grill is a lot cheaper, give them a try so that, if you like it, you can try Texas de brazil next time if you wish. Please report back if you try either, as we are most interested in your experience. Bob Wed Oct 18 11:54:25 -0700 2006 1953365 11157 Bob Mervine 1 1954194 That's great advice - I was just looking at the Crazy Grill website as well and I think it doesn't look like it has quite the atmosphere as Texas de Brazil, but I will call them for prices and we'll let you know where we end up! Thanks!! Wed Oct 18 12:07:04 -0700 2006 1953365 43654 BabyBee 1 1954218 Crazy Grill is right near Texas de Brazil. It's a little less expensive and the meat is OK but the food bar is absolutely awful. I recommend spending the extra money for Texas de Brazil. Wed Oct 18 12:29:43 -0700 2006 1953365 15729 rudykins 1 1956557 I've been to one of the lower-priced churrascarias in Tampa and believe me, they do not hold a candle to Texas de Brazil or Fogo de Chao. You get what you pay for! I haven't been to the Texas de Brazil in Orlando, but I've been to two of their Dallas locations several times and the experience has been consistently good. For those who prefer to eat a bit lighter, I believe you can stick to the salad bar for a more modest price. It is packed with not only veggies, but meats, cheeses, feijoada (Brazilian-style black beans--the national dish), and other assorted dishes. For those who do the full churrascaria, you're in for a treat. As another posted stated, the meats are high-quality and in unlimited quantity. In contrast, I could barely stomach the meats at a cheaper ($24)churrascaria in Tampa, and went home hungry. At Texas De Brazil, bring a fat wallet and an empty stomach, and have fun! Thu Oct 19 02:46:47 -0700 2006 1953365 13413 laurie 1 2176676 No. I thought you were asking Texas de Brazil. Thu Jan 11 13:09:39 -0800 2007 1953365 15729 rudykins 2 2176810 Thanks for clarifying. Thu Jan 11 14:15:37 -0800 2007 2176676 63535 srcusa 1 2179524 I'll throw my two cents in for Texas de Brazil. I don't think the cost is out of line for the quality and quantity of dishes offered. If I remember correctly, you can graze on the buffet (it's way, way more than just a salad bar) for significantly less it certainly wasn't $42) than if you the whole meat/buffet route. I can't wait to go back! The only draw back is having to drive to that God-cursed International Drive. Thankfully, it's on the Northern end of I drive so you don't have to dodge too many DY's. Fri Jan 12 00:01:22 -0800 2007 1953365 22801 bkhuna 2 2179836 The salad bar only at Texas de Brazil is about $20 and there's plenty of high quality food for both the rabbit food lovers and the less than starving meat eaters. Bob Fri Jan 12 01:32:08 -0800 2007 2179524 11157 Bob Mervine 1 3173795 I am a Crazy Grill Fanatic. It is authentic Brasilian food. Run by Brasilians. I have dined there many times. $26.95. I have eaten at Texas Brasil, too pricey. Now a new Rodizo has opened called GOL. Same as Texas Brasil but cheaper and better. have not dined at GOL but did get a chance to sample their Chicken wrapped in Bacon and it rocked. Casual dress. Sun Dec 02 18:38:51 -0800 2007 1953365 147329 Clumsy_gringo 2 3174479 Have never been to Crazy Grill but LOVE Texas de! We go when we're in Aruba and Orlando. Be very careful with the salad bar. It is really good but then you're so full you can't really enjoy all the meat. I love their little muffins as well. Linda Mon Dec 03 05:11:37 -0800 2007 3173795 10581 Linda VH 1 4289676 i love texas de brazil and if you sign up for their email list you get coupons up to 50% from time to time DEFINITELY WORTH IT. they have like 18 cuts of meat so deliciouss Fri Jan 02 09:02:52 -0800 2009 1953365 244831 drunkenmonk03