If it’s your first visit, you may be wondering what to order first at a Brazilian steakhouse. Should you fill a plate at the Salad Bar? Wait for the steak? Try every cut that comes to the table?
Knowing what to order first at a Brazilian steakhouse can help you enjoy more of the experience without filling up too quickly.
Start Light at the Gourmet Salad Bar
Begin with a visit to the Gourmet Salad Bar, but remember there is plenty more to come.
Try a few salads, cheeses, Brazilian sides, and other selections that interest you. A smaller first plate leaves room for the meats while giving you the option to return later.
Want to see your options before you dine in? Explore the Austin menu or Leander menu.
Which Meat Should You Try First?
There’s no required order, but Prime Picanha is a great place to start.
Picanha is one of Brazil’s most recognizable steak cuts. Its signature fat cap adds richness and flavor as the meat cooks over the fire.
From there, try different cuts as they arrive. Prime Fraldinha, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, lamb, chicken, pork, and other selections let you compare different flavors and textures without committing to one steak.
Curious about Brazil’s signature cut? Read What Is Picanha? to learn more.
Do You Have to Try Every Cut?
Not at all.
One of the advantages of Brazilian tableside service is choosing what you want as the meal unfolds.
If something sounds good, try it. If you would rather wait for another cut, simply pass. You can also ask your server or gaucho when you want more of a favorite.
How Should You Pace Your Meal?
Don’t try to sample everything immediately.
Use the green and red card to control the tableside service. Green signals that you’re ready for more. Red gives you time to pause, enjoy what’s already on your plate, or return to the Salad Bar.
A Brazilian steakhouse meal is meant to unfold over time, so there’s no reason to rush.
Build Your First Estância Meal
For your first dine-in experience, keep it simple: start light at the Gourmet Salad Bar, try Prime Picanha early, explore other cuts as they arrive, and go back for the ones you enjoyed most.
And save a little room for dessert.
Still wondering what your first visit will be like? See what guests have to say on Google Reviews for Estância Austin or Estância Leander.
When you’re ready to experience it yourself, reserve your table at Estância Austin or Leander.
