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Rei Do Gado
Brazilian Restaurant and Steakhouse$$$$
Gaslamp, San Diego
"Great salad bar, but try not to load up too much on it!"(13 Tips)
"Get the filet mignon wrapped in bacon as soon as you can."(5 Tips)
"My favorite Brazillian steakhouse."(2 Tips)
"Fixed menu; pretty much all you can eat."(6 Tips)
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- buffet
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ZJ ToralesOctober 4, 2015I'm a meat lover and this place is just absolutely amazing. The buffet also had so many different and unique options. Overall it was so delicious. 6 hours later and I'm still so full :)
Linda MickMarch 29, 2015It has a wonderful assortment of items on the salad bar, a well seasoned and cooked to perfection filet and prime cut and a delightful creme brûlée!
Maxine SukaNovember 7, 2013The steak and lamb were delicious, but you absolutely have to try the baked salmon with spicy mayonnaise along with the Brazilian salad as well. I went for seconds because it was THAT good!
Becky WekenborgMay 23, 2019The salad bar was so good and the meats were amazing! We had a loud and obnoxious group and they put up with us.
Ashley WillettMay 6, 2013If visiting San Diego this is definitely a stop to add to your list. If you haven't checked a churrascaria out. This place is wayy better than Fogo de Chao in LA. Try the turkey wrapped in bacon!
Luke WangMay 22, 2017First time at a Brazillian Steakhouse. The meats are definitely something to look forward to. Smokey, tender and fl of flavorful juices. Be aware that desserts are not included.- CamillaJuly 15, 2018Delicious cuts of meat served at the table. Wide selection of sides at salad bar. Fixed menu; pretty much all you can eat. Arrive hungry!
Zachary SimonSeptember 24, 2013Yes, the meat is worth the $. Yes, you should dress nice for the always professional and often hot staff. Yes, their decor is still elegant pocked with tacky. Yes idiots still bring toddlers here.- mary。September 3, 2015Get here before 2pm to take advantage of their lunch buffet. Get the filet mignon wrapped in bacon as soon as you can. You won't regret it.
Shahar GivolOctober 3, 2020The meat quality was great and they just kept it coming. Skirt steak was especially good
Freizel BagubeFebruary 16, 2013The waiters have exceptional service. They're very classy, friendly, and professional. My personal favorite is their Maminha. Make sure to try their plantains! 
Christiane LinkMarch 12, 2012Great dinner - from the buffet to the meat. Only go there hungry! It's a bit pricey. We paid $100 for 2 but it's a great place for a special occasion.- Gem BMarch 18, 2016Lunch is the best value. $25 all you can eat with full access to the salad bar and lots of meat choices.
- Elaine CourtneyAugust 17, 2011Lunch for the best value (≈$20); you get about 9 types of meat and it's more variety than you really need. The salad bar is fulfilling but you might want to pace yourself and hit the meats first.
David BertoliniDecember 30, 2012As always, if you come to a churrascaria, never, ever eat anything that's not meat!! Skip the salad bar and go straight for what you for: PICANHA!! If you eat Paleo, this is the place for you!
Bruna AresMarch 31, 2013Great for lunch special! The buffet and the meats are always WONDERFUL! Plus the employees are always really nice!
Erica JacksonOctober 8, 2016Extreme amount of options on the salad bar, and really good filet mignon.
Rob AdamsAugust 4, 2010Great food, nice place. The washrooms downstairs could use some spucing up to match the upstairs. And the girl shaking the drinks looks like she's standing in a hotel luggage cart. :)
Try the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon - For my #AFPeeps an iutstanding Brazilian steakhouse at #AFPmeet #AFPICON San Diego
- Try the Tabouli - LOVE Tabouli! #AFPeeps Try Rei Do Gado at #AFPICON! Brazilian Steak House.
- Try the Top Sirloin in Garlic - #AFPeeps Try Rei Do Gado at #AFPICON! Brazilian Steak House.
Chris ThornberrySeptember 6, 2013Be prepared for the meat sweats! The service was a little slow but that ended up being a good thing ;)- Try the Bacon - For @johndawe and @aliceferris Hungry at #AFPICON? enjoy the bacon bowl
- JoAnn CMay 3, 2010The fillet mignon wrapped in bacon is my favorite and the garlic bread is smothered in garlic & butter. My favorite Brazillian steakhouse.
Come for lunch! It's only $16.50 on weekdays until 2pm excluding holidays that is. They serve less swords but the swords they do serve r still fantastic!
Colin GreenfieldFebruary 10, 2011You MUST TRY the turkey wrapped in bacon. So much flavor, the best turkey I have ever had!
Shawn ChengNovember 22, 2010Great for large groups, celebrations and family meals. We are always sure to hit Rei's up once while we visit SD!
Kate GlennOctober 2, 2010Best Salad Bar in town! It is a steak house but great for thos of us who don't eat meat
Salvador AguilarJanuary 4, 2018The option with 9 different meet is fine but the service wasn't, the waitress was in a bad mood the past Thursday
so much meat, order lots, come in on an empty stomach!
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The Only Brazilian Churrascaria with Mesquite Charcoal Grill in San Diego since 1999
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(619) 702-8464
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- 8.1
"Wonderful experience! Bring the whole family! Eat light at the salad bar to save room for the tasty cuts of meats. The lamb was my favorite."
Yoli A. - 8.0
"Food was delicious! And to top that Fridays and Saturdays they have live music...super fun!"
Leo Nardo - 7.3
"About the food, it's 100% brazilian flavors, no adaptations... The buffet is very well served.. The environment is great. The brazilian soul guides the overall experiencie. Don't forget the Açaí Bowl!"
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