Voice Places

Churrascos

1 person has posted a review, snapped a photo, checked in, or tipped this place. Use your voice!

00000 - 00000 of 00000

00,000 of 00,000

9705 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77042

713-952-1988 

Website 

advertisement

  • South American
    Sun 10:30am-9pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
    $$, $$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
    Dinner, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available, Valet
Description

At this fabulous Cordúa brothers enterprise, it's easy to revel in the signature charcoal-grilled tenderloins, garlicky chimichurri sauce, plantains and extracurricular vegetables. Unusual South American-inspired pork and chicken dishes, great appetizers and bargain lunch specials all provide lots of bang for the buck.







  • 2006 | Best South American Restaurant

    The signature dish there is, what else, churrasco, a charcoal-grilled, center-beef tenderloin steak. From a petite six-ounce serving to a platter-sized 16-ounce slab, these are some of the best steaks in town. But there are plenty of other tasty delights to be sampled at Churrascos as well, including doblones (chargrilled salmon with an achiote-shrimp salsa) and the "owner's cut" (filet mignon served with fire-roasted pasilla sauce and goat cheese salsa). The side dishes are just as... More »

Back to TopCritic News & Reviews | Write a Review
  • Looks Like Sausage, Tastes Like Shrimp

    Looks Like Sausage, Tastes Like Shrimp

    | Thu, October 08, 2009

    The taquitos de brochetta ($15) appetizer at Churrascos (2055 Westheimer, 713-527-8300) always goes fast. At first glance, it appears the tacos are made with chorizo, but the small flour tortillas actually contain thin slices of bacon-wrapped shri... More »

  • Luv Ya Blue

    Luv Ya Blue

    | Thu, March 21, 2002

    Legend has it that former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips was so impressed with this appetizer the first time he tasted it that he proceeded to order two more platters for his main course. I can understand why. The Marineros ($14) at Churrascos ... More »

  • Safe Move

    Safe Move

    | Thu, February 29, 1996

    Though I've always been fond of the food at Churrascos, what I've been even more fond of at Michael and Glenn Cordua's South Ameri-can restaurants is the service: unfailingly smooth, unruffled, efficient, polite. A friend says that the best waiter... More »

Main Menu
Antojitos
$12.00
Empanadas
golden stuffed pastries with assorted fillings & cilantro dipping sauce
$12.00
Frito Mixto
plantain crusted fried calamari, shrimp & fish with jalapeño remoulade & roasted tomato sauce
$12.00
Ceviche Copacabana
peruvian style ceviche of fresh market catch & gulf shrimp served in a carved pineapple
$10.00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Taquitos
with roasted peppers & panela cheese on mini flour tortillas
$10.00
Angel Wings
ethereally light chicken wings, caribbean jerk sauce, blue cheese dressing
$11.00
$18.00
Hongos Rellenos
corn smoked jumbo scallops in grilled mushrooms with peruvian huancaina sauce
$10.00
$16.00
Quesadilla Margarita
ripe roma tomato, basil, chihuahua cheese, grilled jumbo shrimp & crema fresca
 
Smoked Crab Fingers
corn smoked with lemon butter & crisp yuca cake mkt / seasonal
 
Crab Spoonbread Martini
jumbo lump crab & fresh corn spoonbread with habanero beurre blanc & tarrogon 15
Sopas & Ensaladas
Dressings : Classic Cilantro, Creamy Garlic, Raspberry-sesame, Greek Oregano Garlic, Parmesano Caesar Or Oil & Vinegar
$5.00
Cubana
black bean soup with smoked ham, onion-cilantro relish & provolone cheese served in a toasted sourdough bread boule 8 cup
$7.00
Chupe De Camarones
peruvian lobster & shrimp bisque, roasted corn & smoked panela cheese 12 cup 7
$16.00
Crab & Avocado Salad
lump crab, sliced avocado & tomato, red onion, lime, jalapeño & cilantro
$9.00
Add Chicken $6.00
Esmeralda
baby spinach, candied pecans, goat cheese crumbles, raspberry-dill vinaigrette
$7.00
Ensalada Churrascos
baby mixed greens with marinated heart of palm, tomato, capers & red onion with cilantro dressing & smoked cotija cheese
$9.00
Add Grilled Chicken $6.00
César
heart of romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan & garlic herb crostini
$16.00
Ensalada B.a.l.t.
mixed greens, grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, grilled margarita & choice of dressing
$16.00
Pampas
chimichurri grilled beef tenderloin, mixed greens, chargrilled vegetables, cotija cheese, tortilla crisps & choice of dressing
 
Sides
$6.00
Gallo Pinto
$6.00
Gallo Pinto
$6.00
Grilled Asparagus & Bearnaise
$6.00
Flambe Chiles Y Cebollas
$6.00
Cesar Creamed Spinach
$6.00
Arepa Armada
Platos Fuertes
Served With Our Market Vegetable Plate, Yuca, Sweet Plantain & Basmati Rice
$28.00
$32.00
$38.00
$44.00
$56.00
The Churrasco
"voted esquire magazine's top 20 steaks in america" our signature center cut beef tenderloin, seasoned with chimichurri & chargrilled
$32.00
Pargo De Lujo
pan roasted snapper with jumbo lump crab & shrimp, mashed potato, peeled grape tomato & citrus beurre blanc
$36.00
Opereta De Mariscos
pan seared lobster, gambas al ajillo, seared scallops & fresh market catch with basmati rice & lemon butter
$22.00
Puntas
grilled beef tenderloin with yuca fries & choice of mushroom- sherry, mild onion jalapeña crema, or green peppercorn sauce
$23.00
Anticucho De Filete
grilled skewer of bacon wrapped beef tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, roasted poblano pepper & onion over caribbean rice
$24.00
Coca-cola Glazed Short Ribs
braised beef short ribs, green beans & mashed potato
$27.00
Parrillada
mixed grill of beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, achiote chicken, shrimp & argentine sausage with chiles y cebollas
$25.00
Cerdo Marinero
achiote rubbed pork tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, lump crabmeat & avocado
$27.00
Chuletas De Borrego
grilled lamb chops with mint pico de gallo, crisp yuca cake & black bean refritos
$22.00
Pollo Encamisado
plantain crusted chicken, roasted tomato, seared panela cheese & spicy black bean sauce
$20.00
Pollo Bahia
tomato, heart of palm, coconut beurre blanc & mashed potato
$21.00
Shrimp Sirenas
five jumbo plantain crusted shrimp & red pepper remoulade
$21.00
Gambas Al Ajillo
sautéed garlic shrimp with yuca, basmati rice, scallions & lemon butter
$20.00
Andina
pan roasted tilapia with sautéed jumbo shrimp, mushroom & warm huancaina sauce
$25.00
Grilled Salmon
orange-jicama salad with pineapple, red pepper & citrus glaze
Acompañamientos
$12.00
Grilled Lobster Tail Al Ajillo
$6.00
Gambas Al Ajillo
$6.00
Achiote Grilled Shrimp
$6.00
Plantain Crusted Shrimp
$10.00
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
$10.00
Jumbo Sea Scallops
Desserts
$8.00
The Original Tres Leches
everyone should experience it at least once!
$8.00
Bizcocho De Chocolate
milk chocolate version of our original tres leches!
$8.00
Alfajores
miniature melt-in-your mouth dulce de leche cookie sandwiches
$8.00
Caramel Flan
bizcocho de chocolate milk chocolate version of our original tres leches! alfajores miniature melt-in-your mouth dulce de leche cookie sandwiches caramel flan silky cream cheese flan, caramel sauce, dulce de leche
$8.00
Delirio De Chocolate
delirio de chocolate chocolate truffle cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache
$8.00
Coconut Ice Cream
coconut ice cream house made and served in a caramel tuile basket with fresh berries
$8.00
Pio X
pio x chilled bread pudding in tequila caramel sauce, vanilla custard and cinnamon served in a martini glass
$29.95
Whole Tres Leches (serves 6 To 8)
available for take out with twenty four hour notice
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy