Texas de Brazil
If you plan on sightseeing or golfing in the Washington, DC area, make sure to stop by Texas de Brazil for lunch or dinner. Located just south of the nation's capital, this restaurant is a traditional Brazilian steak house that serves up Texas-style portions of marinated steak, chicken, lamb and pork. Like other Brazilian steak houses, the servers at Texas de Brazil bring the meats to your table and carve the pieces to your liking. Alongside the array of protein, the restaurant also provides a salad bar that's included with the all-you-can-eat price. Texas de Brazil receives a 78 percent approval rating from UrbanSpoon.com.
Texas de Brazil
11750 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 352-4111
texasdebrazil.com
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
When it comes to serving meat, the Chima Brazilian Steakhouse really shines. Not only does Chima's serve standard favorites like boneless chicken and top sirloin, it also offers options like pork ribs, rib eye, salmon and swordfish. Patrons seeking lighter fare will enjoy the restaurant's salad bar, which includes jumbo asparagus and smoked salmon, yet the proteins remain the showstoppers here. Chima's is located in Tyson's Corner Mall and is open every day for dinner. Nearby golf courses include the Westwood Country Club and the Oak Marr Golf Course.
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
8010 Towers Crescent Dr.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 639-3463
www.chima.cc
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
Nestled in the small city of Roanoke, Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine injects global fare to western Virginia. Chef and owner Carlos Amaral, a native of Brazil, enjoys mixing flavors from his home country with other international cuisines. The result? An eclectic menu that serves up dishes from Brazil, France, Spain and Italy. From 2005 to 2008 Carlos' was voted the "Best Restaurant Overall" by Roanoaker magazine. This restaurant also receives a four out of five star rating from TripAdvisor.com.
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
4167 Electric Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 776-1117
carlosbrazilian.com
About The Author
A native of Washington, D.C., Caroline Tung Richmond has worked as a freelance writer since 2007. Her articles have appeared in both print and online publications such as the "Baltimore Sun," "Highlights" and Travels.com. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University.
