Red meat deserves red wine, full stop
Las Colinas · Irving · Brazilian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 26, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Boi Na Brasa reads like it was built to not get in the way of the meat — and it mostly succeeds at that. South American heavyweights anchor the list, which is a logical call for a churrascaria, but don't expect to be surprised. It's functional, occasionally frustrating on price, and completely unapologetic about both.
Argentina and Chile do the heavy lifting here, with names like Catena Malbec and Santa Rita Cabernet leading the charge alongside Concha y Toro's Casillero del Diablo — solid grocery-store-tier producers that are recognizable but rarely exciting. There's a nod to Brazil, which makes cultural sense, and a handful of Napa bottles for the table that wants to splurge on something Californian. The list caps around 40-80 bottles and doesn't venture far from varietally obvious choices: Malbec, Cab, and whatever else feels like red meat fuel. No Tempranillo, no Mencia, nothing that would make a wine-curious diner lean in for a closer look.
Six to twelve pours available by the glass, priced $10–$18, which is the expected range for an upscale rodizio format. The glass program leans on the same familiar South American names from the bottle list, so variety is limited. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program, not one that's getting refreshed with the seasons.
Catena Malbec — $35
Catena is a reliable, well-made Mendoza Malbec that punches above its price point and is a genuinely good match for the parade of grilled meat coming to your table. At the lower end of the bottle range, it's the smartest spend on this list.
Brazilian wine selection
Most tables here default to Malbec or Cab and never look twice at the Brazilian bottles. For a churrascaria with Brazilian roots, that's actually the more interesting pour — and likely the one the kitchen had in mind.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo
You can find Casillero del Diablo at any supermarket for $12-$15 a bottle. Paying restaurant markup on a mass-market Chilean brand when there are better options on the same list is a waste of the rodizio budget.
Catena Malbec + Picanha
Picanha's rich, fatty top sirloin cap needs a wine with enough dark fruit and structure to stand up to it without overwhelming the beef's natural flavor. Catena Malbec is built for exactly this — it's the obvious call, and obvious is right here.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Boi Na Brasa gets the job done: the wine list exists to complement an exceptional meat experience, and the South American backbone is appropriate for the format. Just know you're paying a premium for convenience, not for curation.
Irving Mall Area · Irving · Mexican
Abuelo's wine program is an afterthought in a restaurant built around cocktails, and there's no shame in that — just order the margarita. If someone at your table insists on wine, point them at the Archetype Pinot and call it a night.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Irving Mall Area · Irving · Italian
We wouldn't send anyone here specifically for wine — the list is a national chain afterthought with grocery store bottles at restaurant prices. Order a cocktail, drink the water, enjoy the breadsticks.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Irving Mall Area · Irving · Asian Fusion / Chinese-American
P.F. Chang's Irving is fine — and fine is exactly the right word. If you want a reliable glass of something recognizable without any stress, it delivers. But if you're hoping the wine list might match the kitchen's Asian-leaning flavors with any creativity, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Colinas · Irving · Modern American with seafood focus
Pacific Table isn't trying to win any wine awards, and that's fine — it's a reliable, well-run neighborhood spot where the list matches the room. Just know what you're walking into: familiar names, steep markups, and zero adventure.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Benihana Las Colinas is a genuinely fun night out — just don't come for the wine. Order a cocktail, grab a beer, or accept that the Pinot Noir is the best hand you're getting dealt from this particular deck.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Irving Mall Area · Irving · American bar and grill
Bar Louie Irving is a Reliable stop if you need wine with your wings and don't want to get gouged for it. The real reason to come is Wednesday — half-price wine night turns a forgettable list into a genuinely fair deal.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Alma Gaucha isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't pretend to be one — and that honesty is worth something. If you stick to the Zuccardi and the Don Melchor, you'll drink well enough to match the meat, and that's the whole point.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Bakersfield · Bakersfield · Brazilian Steakhouse
Flame & Fire Bakersfield is a reliable steakhouse wine list — it does what it's supposed to do without embarrassing itself. If you're coming for the meat, the Catena or the Quinta do Crasto will get you through the night with your wallet and your dignity intact.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Aurora City Center · Aurora · Brazilian Steakhouse
Texas de Brazil Aurora is a fine place to drink wine as long as you accept the list for what it is: a corporate steakhouse program that gets the job done without asking anything of you. Stick to the Malbec, skip the Chardonnay, and let the meat do the talking.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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