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Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse - Steakhouse in San Jose, California

Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse

4.4 (1269 reviews)

167 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113

Brazilian restaurant

About Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse - steak house in San Jose, California

Cosmopolitan eatery & wine bar serving all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style BBQ in a festive atmosphere.

Customer Review Summary

Taurinus Brazilian Steakhouse features a friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. The salad bar is appreciated for its variety, although some items may be soggy. Meat selections are diverse and generally flavorful, with standout dishes like bacon-wrapped chicken and flap steak. However, red meats can be inconsistent in quality, with some being tough or chewy. Many patrons recommended the grilled pineapple and cheese bread, while the service is described as courteous and prompt. The restaurant can feel crowded but maintains a nice dining experience, especially during off-peak hours. Overall, it's regarded as a hidden gem and a favorite spot for special occasions.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Halal food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Organic dishes
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
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36
Based on 1269 reviews

E Morton

2 months ago

First off the staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice. I went here for lunch and it was good. I liked the salad bar and the different meats served. The shrimp was amazing, and the grilled pineapple was heavenly. I'm not big on the location and hope they relocate. I feel like it's a hidden gem.

Katharine King

6 months ago

I liked their salad bar, not over stuffed, but good enough varieties. Their steaks are good, just very strong smoked flavor, not my preference. The restaurant is kind of crowded feeling, lucky it was not having too many people when I was there.

Traveler

1 month ago

We ordered the bento from Too good to go for the price of $10.99. In the bento has 3 kind of meats. Good value.

GiGi Rose (Bastakokak)

11 months ago

Taurinus restaurant located in downtown San Jose, is my family’s favorite Brazilian steakhouse. Our “go-to” place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and mini reunions. My family and I head over to Taurinus and satisfy our craving for the juiciest and mouth watering selection of roasted meats, grilled pineapple in addition to an inviting and delicious salad bar that keeps you coming back for more. Dont even get me started on their yumilicious Brazilian cheese breads! They are to die for 🤤 The facility, service, staff and overall experience … absolutely amazing and highly recommended!!! A definite 10/10 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Stathy Touloumis

Wonderfully authentic Brazilian steakhouse. The meat was fabulous, real wood flavor, juicy and tender. Of course the sides were great too, loved the grilled banana, pineapple and pão de queijo 🤌😋 delish!

Scheherazade Kessler

9 months ago

This was the first time I went to a Brazilian steakhouse. I had called ahead of time to make sure there were items I could eat with my food allergies. There were so many choices. I even called ahead of time and was sent an email with a list of foods that I needed to stay away from. The service was wonderful and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Thank you!

Uland Wong

2 months ago

A good value for a wide selection of all-you-can-eat tasty meat, courteous and prompt service, but don't count on the salad bar. Meats - the flap steak was a standout for being so flavorful, but the best item was probably the bacon-wrapped chicken with mindblowing flavor and juiciness. Ironically, the bacon-wrapped beef wasn't great because it was a bit chewy and dry. The ribeye and filet were decent for being standard fare, but the lamb, picanha, and beef ribs were a bit too tough and didn't taste as good. It seems that they are on-point with the white meats, while the red meats can be hit and miss, but overall still good. Salad bar - this was a pretty sad salad bar. Despite having a decent selection, some of the items were sitting out and visibly soggy. I only found the Greek (cucumber) salad and the black beans to be decent. But hey, you don't go to a steakhouse for salad. Atmosphere - we went on a Sunday night and it wasn't crowded or noisy. Never had to wait too long for the meat carvers to swing by our table and ate as long as we saw fit.

Vanessa Alcaraz

3 years ago

We were early birds, first to arrive when they opened. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Crowd started to come in around 6-6:30pm. Selection of meats were exquisite and generous. I did not take advantage of their excellent salad bar and side dishes because I wanted to enjoy the meat. Definitely the best Brazilian restaurant in town❤

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–9 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5–9 PM
Sunday 4–8 PM
Thursday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM

Price Range

$50–100