Texas de Brazil location will open in the Galleria

Brazilian steakhouse Texas de Brazil plans to open a new dine-in location on the first level of the Saint Louis Galleria, in the space that previously housed Mexican eatery Casa Del Mar.

According to Hannah Thompson, director of marketing and PR for the Texas de Brazil franchise, the churrascaria restaurant will offer a variety of hand-carved meats, including beef, lamb, pork and chicken sausage, and an extensive self-serve salad area. General manager Raphael Rybero managed the Tampa, Florida location before coming to St. Louis. Thompson said that the restaurant has tentative plans to open the last week of February or the first week of March.

For a flat $43, customers at Texas de Brazil get endless cuts of meat, which are carved and served tableside, and unlimited access to the salad area, which includes items like leafy greens, sushi, moqueca fish stew and lobster bisque.

The restaurant will have a full bar, but its beverage service will focus on wine with a heavy emphasis on South American varietals. Texas de Brazil will also stock its own private Chile-based label.

“The Saint Louis Galleria offers a dynamic mix of retail stores and restaurants that will provide a bustling environment for us to thrive in,” Thompson said.

Thompson said Texas de Brazil appeals to wide variety of diners. “[We want people] to take in the experience as they will, and dine at their own pace,” she said. “We just hope to bring something that’s a little different. It’s a very festive environment, where you can spend lots of time with friends and family. It’s a great experience with good quality food.”

Texas de Brazil will seat 205 diners. The restaurant will be open for dinner service only for the first few months of operation, but it will add additional hours in the future.

Laura Kern is an editorial intern at Sauce Magazine.