Fogo de Chão - San Antonio Riverwalk
South American bottles at half-price, every single day
Riverwalk · San Antonio · Brazilian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 10, 2026
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First Impression
You walk into a Brazilian steakhouse chain expecting a predictable wine list, and Fogo delivers exactly that—with one massive twist. They run half-price South American bottles under $130 every single day, which turns their 55+ South American label collection from a tourist trap into an actual value play.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans heavily into its Brazilian steakhouse identity with a strong Argentina-Chile focus, anchored by solid producers like Catena and Lapostolle. You'll find the expected California crowd-pleasers (Meiomi, Daou, The Prisoner's Unshackled) alongside their house Malbec collaboration, Jorjão. The South American selection shows some thought—VIK's Eulila red blend and Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc aren't the laziest picks—but this isn't a deep dig into lesser-known regions. Italy gets token representation with basic Pinot Grigio and Moscato.
By the Glass
Eighteen by-the-glass options at $8-$19 is a respectable spread for a chain. The pricing is shockingly fair—Catena Malbec at $13.50 when it retails for $20, Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio at $11 versus $12 retail. You're not getting somm-curated finds here, but you're also not getting gouged on La Marca Prosecco, which counts for something when you're eating meat on a sword.
Malbec Bodega y Viñedos Catena, Mendoza, Argentina — $13.50/glass
Catena at 48% markup is borderline charitable for a steakhouse—this is legit Mendoza fruit that can stand up to picanha
Red Blend Eulila by VIK, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
VIK is a serious Chilean producer making cult wines; their second label here is a sleeper pick most will skip for familiar Malbec
Pinot Noir Meiomi, California
Mass-market sweet fruit bomb that doesn't need the steakhouse markup—save your glass pour budget for South American reds
Malbec Jorjão by Fogo de Chão, Mendoza, Argentina + Picanha
Their house Malbec collaboration with picanha (the crown jewel Brazilian cut) is the move—made for each other and half-price on the bottle
All Day Every Day — Half-Price South American bottles of wine under $130
✔️ The Bottom Line
The daily half-price South American bottle deal transforms this from a predictable chain wine list into a legitimate value destination. Stick to Argentine and Chilean reds, skip the California safe bets, and you'll drink well with your all-you-can-eat meat parade.
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