Fogo de Chão

You're here for the endless parade of meat, but the wine list earns a second look. It's tight, recognizable, and leans hard into the South American angle — which makes sense given the concept. Nothing weird, nothing adventurous, but the hits are there.

The list runs 150-plus bottles and stays firmly planted in California, Argentina, and Chile — the three pillars called out in their Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, earned in 2024. Argentina is the star: Catena Zapata's Adrianna Vineyard, Achaval Ferrer, Clos de los Siete, and Zuccardi Valle de Uco all make appearances, giving the Malbec section real credibility. Chile punches above its weight with Concha y Toro Don Melchor and Almaviva in the lineup, which is genuinely impressive for a chain restaurant. California is the crowd-pleaser column — Jordan, Silver Oak, Caymus, Duckhorn — familiar names that sell themselves and rarely require explanation.

The glass program runs 12-20 options at $12-$18, which is a reasonable spread for a Brazilian steakhouse in coastal SoCal. Don't expect anything left-field; these are safe, red-dominant pours designed to move alongside the Picanha and Fraldinha. Rotation appears minimal — this looks like a set-it-and-forget-it program rather than something actively curated.