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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.

Cuisine(s): Mexican, South American

Hours: Sun 11:30am-9pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm

Price: $$, $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

Attire: Dressy Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Catering
Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Lot Available, Valet

2005 | Best South American Restaurant

Self-taught, Nicaraguan-born chef Michael Cordua was the first to introduce Houston to South American cuisine when, in 1988, he opened his first Churrascos. This culinary pioneer showed us the flavors, aromas and dishes of lands such as... More >
2003 | Best Plantains

In Latin America, plantains -- raw, mashed or fried -- are what's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So it's no surprise that they show up all over South American menus in Houston. One of the best uses for the banana's big brother is the plantain... More >

Houston Press Reviews and News

Looks Like Sausage, Tastes Like Shrimp

By Paul Galvani | 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 >
Chiaroscuro at Churrascos

By J.W. Crooker | Thu, July 25, 2002

The rain was coming down in buckets when we left the Latin American Film Festival at the Museum of Fine Arts, but we managed to stay dry enough to enjoy a nightcap at Churrascos (2055 Westheimer, 713-527-8300). With most customers already seated a... More >
Luv Ya Blue

By Paul Galvani | 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 >
Dish

By | Thu, December 03, 1998

The Swiss Connection Some Texans traveling in Switzerland last month were astonished to see a bold red sign announcing a steak house named Churrasco, as out of place on its bustling thoroughfare in Lucerne as a longhorn steer. Yep, there it was... More >
Hot Plate

By Eric Lawlor | Thu, June 11, 1998

Oh-oh! Wouldn't you know it? Just when I thought I'd laid to rest the last of my obsessions, up crops a new one. This time it's caramanolas ($6) -- yuca turnovers filled with black beans, cotija cheese and Caribbean chorizo served in a rich cilant... More >

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kristie712

| Wed, January 12, 2011

I'm not sure how long I'll recommend this place. The food really went downhill the last time I ate there.

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Mallory19

| Thu, May 06, 2010

Love their bar

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sfranch

| Thu, April 08, 2010

Great stop after a night in Deep Ellum, since they're open late and have terrific salsa. Try the spinach enchiladas - so very, very good.

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