Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant · 2121 Rosecrans Ave Ste 1399, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States · United States
★ 4.7 on Google · 5,048 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
SuspiciousCompleted Aug 17, 2026 · 391 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.7★
- Flagged
- 39%
- Coverage
- 20%
All reviews shown by Google
609 examined reviews
391 of 1,000
1,000 of 5,048 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 17, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Fogo de Chão is popular for its high-quality cuts of meat, fresh salad bar, and attentive service provided by standout staff members. However, some guests report significant issues with reservation management during busy times, long wait periods, and inconsistent pacing or meat quality. Overall, experiences vary widely depending on peak hours and special events.
+ Repeated strengths
Attentive and friendly service
Many reviewers highlight specific staff members for providing warm, welcoming, and exceptional service.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-02-14
The experience was great! Really enjoyed my time here. Pamela and the team were great, attended to our every need! The meats (especially the beef) were great.
4★ · 2026-02-14
I came here to eat for the first time for my birthday. Kate, Parmella, and Madacale were tremendous servers and made our experience amazing! The food was good and I had fun trying all the different kinds of meat.
5★ · 2026-02-22
Kate was great
Delicious meat selection
Reviewers frequently praise the variety, flavor, and freshness of the continuous meat offerings.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-02-23
Ask for Lee as your server, he’s great.
5★ · 2026-05-27
Lee is a great guacho server! Very friendly and attentive and he brought the freshest cuts off meat straight from the grill
Great Market Table / Salad Bar
The salad bar and market table receive recurring praise for offering fresh and diverse options.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-02-23
Lunch buffet was great with very good selections of salad, fruits, charcuter ies and others. Nice presentation. Service was great and efficient. Highly recommendable place for quick lunch.
5★ · 2026-06-22
Best salad bar ever and only $18 on weekdays
− Repeated complaints
Reservation and seating delays
Reviewers report long wait times and unorganized check-in processes even when holding confirmed reservations in advance.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2026-02-15
Terrible check in system. Booked a reservation over a month ago and checked in ontime and then proceeded to wait an hour to be seated. Waiting outside in the cold with many other people that also had a reservation. Terrible service for some...
1★ · 2026-02-15
Reservation made 1 month in advance for Valentine’s Day — completely ignored. Arrived to a line of ~100 people with reservations waiting. No organization, no accountability. Our evening was ruined and we couldn’t find another place. Very di...
Inconsistent meat service pacing
Several guests note that meat service can be slow, with certain tables being skipped or receiving limited portions.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2026-02-15
The food was great. The service was subpar. We waited over 30 minutes before the meat started to be served. Mind you people around us were being served and they all skipped our table. It wasn’t until we questioned why they were not serving...
3★ · 2026-02-18
My second time in Fogo, had a terrible experience in Beverly a couple of years back. Decided to give them another shot. Full churrascaria again, not one person asked if we like a particular cut, meat carving waiters are really annoyed or ou...
Dry or under-seasoned food
A subset of reviews mention that certain cuts of meat lacked flavor or were uncomfortably dry.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2026-03-09
Under seasoned meat. I had to grab salt from another table and it was empty. Tells me two things, they dont refill their salt and pepper nightly and they dont salt their meat. Every time i dine here the food is under-seasoned. Service was...
2★ · 2026-07-19
Came in on 18 Jul for dinner with friends. Were seated quickly with a reservation at 7pm. We were astounded by how dry the cuts of meat were. Chicken, ribeye, spicy steak, filet mignon, bacin wrapped steak, etc — dry, chalky, and not tender...
3★ · 2026-06-30
Almost all the meats except for the Prime Sirloin were overcooked. Dry, under seasoned and tough to chew. The best part of the salad bar was the fresh fruit. Highly disappointed as the reviews seemed to be misleading to us. We won't recomme...
Good for
- Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
- Meat lovers with large appetites
- Weekday lunch visits
Avoid if
- Dining out on major holidays or special events without extreme patience for crowds
- Seeking an intimate, quiet meal during peak hours
- Expecting rapid, uninterrupted tableside service during busy rushes
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Feb ’26 | 156 | 54 |
| Mar ’26 | 198 | 92 |
| Apr ’26 | 178 | 66 |
| May ’26 | 147 | 53 |
| Jun ’26 | 122 | 47 |
| Jul ’26 | 137 | 55 |
| Aug ’26 | 62 | 24 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 391 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 391 flagged reviews.
Kim Resendiz
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-14
Pamela and Kate had an amazing service and was supper attended to are table A+ to there service. Me and my wife are so happy with the experience and will definitely be coming back.
Adriana Ku
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-14
Pamella and Kate were great.
Dante Ruiz
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-14
Good service from Kate and Pamela. Quick to get you what you need, very attentive. Left sleepy from all the food😅
Bilt More
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-14
Kate and Pamella made our Valentines dinner so special! They both showed us the best hospitality.
adriana gutierrez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-14
Great everything we have an awesome time thanks for everything. Pamella and kate
Cici SG
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-14
A great spot for brunch. Servers were on point. They were very polite and friendly. Kate and Pamella were amazing, very respectful, and on it.
Shelby Juarez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-14
Amazing service. Plenty of meats going around. Thanks Pamella Kate!
Wendy Herrera
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-14
N-Aly Villeda
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-15
The food was beautiful and delicious, and the service was very friendly... Pamella and Kate were very helpful.
Pricilla Villeda
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-15
First time here and we loved it forshure we will be back again very satisfied and the waiters Kate & Pamela were just excellent
Report generated Aug 17, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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