Texas de Brazil Opens At The Shoppes In Carlsbad

CARLSBAD, CA – A blend of Brazilian culture and Texas hospitality has arrived in Carlsbad with this week's opening of Texas de Brazil Churrascaria -- a steakhouse renowned for its fire-roasted meats and rodizio-style dining.

Located at The Shoppes At Carlsbad, the new restaurant marks the third California location for the chain, with others in Irvine and Fresno, and its 61st worldwide.

“We are very proud to open our third location in the Golden State within the multi-faceted lifestyle community The Shoppes At Carlsbad has created for its patrons," said Salim Asrawi, chief operating officer of the family-owned, Dallas-based company founded in 1998. "We look forward to becoming part of this dynamic coastal community and to welcoming the Carlsbad-area residents and visitors alike to our distinct dining experience."

The Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, at 2525 El Camino Real, features an open-grill kitchen, a salad area, lounge and wine cellar, plus outdoor seating.

But the big draw for guests are the meats grilled over natural wood charcoal – a Brazilian tradition passed down through generations. When a patron flips a two-sided disc located at each seat from red to green, gauchos (servers) parade by carving at tableside such slow-roasted meats as picanha (sirloin), lamb chops, filet mignon, leg of lamb, Parmesan-crusted pork loin and bacon-wrapped chicken breast.

When a break is needed, guests simply turn discs back to red.

In addition to the meats -- and vegetarians will appreciate this -- Texas de Brazil offers chef-crafted salads, artisan breads, imported cheeses, fresh buffalo mozzarella, steamed asparagus with marmalade sauce, Brazilian hearts of palm, spicy shrimp salad, sushi, sautéed mushrooms, feijoada (black beans), jasmine rice, Moqueca (Brazilian coconut fish stew) and lobster bisque.

The eatery also boasts a diverse wine collection from California and South American vineyards, including Texas de Brazil's exclusive private label selection bottled in Chile, plus craft cocktails, with its specialty the traditional Caipirinha in a variety of flavors.

A la carte desserts served include flan, papaya cream and Brazilian cheesecake, pecan pie, carrot cake and Key lime pie.

Hours for the Carlsbad Texas de Brazil are: happy hour on Mon.-Fri. 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. with special drink pricing and a bar menu; dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m. -9:30 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; and lunch Saturdays and Sundays between 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Regular adult meals cost $47.99; $29.99 salad area only. During lunch service, guests receive a complimentary dessert and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages included in the price. When purchased with a full-price meal, children 2 years and under dine free, 3-5 years costs $5 and 6-12 years are 50 percent off adult meal price.

For reservations, call 760-544-1600 or visit www.texasdebrazil.com.

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