Texas de Brazil is a family-owned and operated restaurant company providing traditional Brazilian hospitality and cuisine to thousands of guests each day. Founded in 1998 and based in Dallas, Texas de Brazil is recognized as one of the country's premier Brazilian steakhouses, known as Churrascarias. The menu features a wide array of grilled meats including choice cuts of beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Each are prepared in the time-honored Brazilian method of cooking over an open flame and carved table-side by the restaurant's authentically-clad Gauchos. Each restaurant also offers an elaborate salad area with more than 50 fresh selections as well as an extensive wine list and dessert menu. Beautifully appointed private dining rooms are available for special functions and larger parties. Today, the company operates 49 locations total - 43 domestic and six international - with additional planned openings for 2016 to include Sawgrass, FL