Texas de Brazil is an indulgence of the senses. Opulent tones and blooming bouquets please the eyes. Rhythmic Brazilian ballads set the mood. And the unmistakable smell of sizzling meat tempts the palate. Then there’s the food. While diners start with a gourmet appetizer bar of salads, cheeses, soups, vegetables and pastas, the main attraction at this churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse) is the meat. Waiters dressed like gauchos, or South American cowboys, roam the dinning room with huge racks of Angus beef, Brazilian sausage, pork, chicken, ribs and lamb — all hot off the fire, where they’re cooked rotisserie-style. The specialty is picanha, the top portion of a sirloin. The steady flow of meat keeps coming to your table until you’ve had your fill. And if you have the capacity and stamina to make it to a final course, there are desserts. Try the Brazilian cheesecake with a fudge crust, fresh papayas and crème.
