Back in November I wrote about how you can get 50% off of Texas De Brazil, a Brazilian steakhouse. Now 7 months later I finally got a chance to try it out for myself. If you remember, I had previously been to Chima, which is also a higher-end version of this style of restaurant. I’ve also been to another one by the name of Malibu Grill, which is the same style but much lower end.

Texas De Brazil is slightly more laid back than Chima, but offers a nice contemporary atmosphere. While it is more laid back, the prices are about the same, with a dinner coming in at about $50 a head.

To start off, you can grab a plate for the salads/sides area. I preferred the variety here over Chima, there was a better selection of food that I liked…in fact there are 40 items. I highly recommend the potatoes and lobster bisque.

Each dinner also comes with a fried banana which was interesting and delicious:

When you’re ready for the meats, simply flip your marker to green and gauchos are at your service providing a wide variety to your place. From bacon wrapped filet mignon to lamb, they have it all:

Overall I’d have to say that I prefered Texas De Brazil over Chima. While Chima was a much fancier restaurant, I prefer the more laid back (but still very nice) style that Texas De Brazil provides for this type of dining. The only other style of this restaurant in the same class that I know of is Fogo de Chao, which I haven’t tried yet.

I posted about Brazilian BBQ when I went to dinner at Chima. Apparently if you sign up to be on the mailing list for Texas De Brazil, they give you a 50% off coupon. This is pretty good considering a dinner there is about $50. There are some limitations, so make sure to check and see what they are. Some people are even posting that they send you a coupon for a free dinner on your birthday that is good for a month! I just signed up, so we’ll see if this is all true. Texas De Brazil is currently located in these areas:

• Aruba – Aruba
• CO – Denver
• FL – Miami
• FL – Orlando
• IL – Schaumburg
• TN – Memphis
• TX – Addison
• TX – Dallas
• TX – Ft. Worth
• VA – Fairfax, VA
• VA – Richmond

Update 11/8/07: I received my coupon by e-mail and it was 25% off up to a party of 8, not 50%. Also, my buddy Alex signed up, and his birthday is in a few days…he got a coupon for a free meal.