Once situated in Sunset Valley, Austin’s only locally owned Brazilian steakhouse recently relocated to the Arboretum. Friendly gauchos slice off hunks of lamb chops, filet mignon, and picanha (bottom sirloin) until you beg for mercy; there’s also an extensive salad bar for the vegetarians who lost the coin toss on dinner. – Melanie Haupt

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