Espetus - San Mateo

My kids have music class across the street and we often smell the delicious barbeque when we are done with our classes. I have visited this place before COVID, during COVID, and now after COVID. Our experience has been fairly consistent. Staffs are always friendly and they always keep the meat coming! My kids love their filet mignon! And their steaks are always my favorite. Anything with garlic is perfect for garlic lovers!! but recently I tried their chicken wings on one night...and honestly, how come they don't put their wings on takeout menu? They should since they have the prefect wings for the game day (especially if you are bored with the wings offerings from another chain wings specialty store...). The skin is crispy with all the seasoning and the meat is juicy. Their dessert menu is not the strong area - they are OK and I would only order them if you have a special celebration. I like their flan. The chocolate cake is just ok - feel premade but the ice-cream is really good. So usually I just stuff myself with their grilled pineapples (and in my Asian's mind, that's viewed as dessert. haha!) and let my stomach digest a little bit before having dessert elsewhere. Parking is relatively easy ever since COVID. And surprisingly, the restaurant is still decently full on the weeknights too! If you want to avoid crowd over the weekends, see if you could come on Thursday night :)

1st timer at a brazilian steahouse AYCE on valentine's day weekend. Good experience, food bar was clean and stocked but you're here for the meat! I didn't know that for some of the meats you need your own tongs to get the pieces lol. But everything was delicious! They have a small centerpiece thing that lets the meat servers know if you'd like more meat or if you're good for now. Their smoked pineapple was great too.Only downside was their restroom. One of the women's restroom door was quite cramped. I liked how they offer new clean towels to dry your hands though. I wished they stopped allowing kids in the restaurant after a certain time because 2 children were being really loud and annoying.

Business practice is questionable - I called to make a company reservation and asked how much they charge for children of different ages. I was told that they can't share that information. Weird. Water is charged $2 per cup, and nowhere charges for water especially when the price here is $80 per person and it's all you can eat. They also added extra tables, including our table along with a few others, right by the salad bar where it's really busy on the weekend with people waiting to get their food or to see what's available. It's really a walkway rather than a seating area which made our group quite uncomfortable from the start.Food wise, it's two stars for most meat options. Mushrooms and cheese bread were way too salty. Prosciutto was very lean. I wish they had more meat options rather than repeating and repeating. They messed up our drinks quite a few times and had to remake it after the waiting came by to correct it.I guess my company will not be returning to this place in the future. Make sure to look at your bill!

Tonight was amazing! Their bacon wrapped filet mignon is on point!! The service was really good! all servers served with smiles and politeness! Juan was really friendly and helpful!!

Came here for dinner and it was packed but not too busy. The ambiance was quite good, very big room with lots of tables that were closer together so it's more intimate. I usually don't go to Brazilian bbq too often but when I do I always like to grab stuff from their sides bar. This one had a lot of various dishes that I feel like could easily make you full if you wanted to lol. My favorite side was their crab chowder but everything else was also good. As for the meats, we tried each piece and really like the pichana and skirt steak and surprisingly the chicken heart.The chicken one was also really juicy and a must try. Would come back!

Came here on a sunday night & it wasn't too busy at all. The place is huge and clean. The servers were very nice and welcoming as well.I love the sides & salad bar options ~ the meats were also really good, i think i got a piece of everything that was doing around haha, my favorite was the flat iron steak and grilled pineapple.We order the gelato crème brulee and dulce de leche afterwards and it was so good.

If you're a meat lover, this spot is an absolute must-visit. I finally got to try it a few days ago, and it was packed which is a great sign right off the bat. The interior was beautifully decorated, with a festive and inviting atmosphere.The service was attentive and friendly. Before the meat service began, they offered a buffet-style bar with a variety of dishes to sample. The highlight for me was the salmon which was unbelievably soft and melted in my mouth.At each table, there's a handy sign you can flip to signal whether you're ready for the meat or need a break. Once we flipped ours, the servers didn't miss a beat. They kept coming by nonstop with a variety of perfectly cooked meats, each one bursting with flavor.For the quality and experience, I'd say it's well worth the money. I can't wait to come back and enjoy it all over again!

Date of Visit: 12/13/2024We visited the Espetus Brazilian Steakhouse in San Mateo for our holiday lunch event. Espetus is one of the Brazilian Steakhouses in the Bay Area that provides authentic gaucho taste. Lunch is $54.95 per person, which offers 12-14 signature cuts of steak, pork, chicken, chicken heart, lamb, and shrimp, and they also have grilled pineapple. The salad bar and the Feijoada bar have many different salads, ham, cheese, and soup.I ordered a glass of the 2021 Rutherford Hill Merlot from Napa Valley and the 2021 Hearst Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Coast Paso Robles to pair with meat and seafood. The atmosphere was great and the waiter with the meat came often to check with us. Many other tables celebrate birthdays and it was a nice place to do so.

We hosted our work holiday lunch party at this Brazilian steakhouse, and it was a fantastic choice. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a festive gathering.The endless rotation of meats was impressive, but my favorite was definitely the pork--juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The sides were just as memorable, offering the perfect complement to the main course. Everything from the cheesy pão de queijo to the fresh salads and indulgent mashed potatoes was spot-on.The service was attentive and ensured everyone had a great experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a fantastic meal, this place is worth a visit.

A truly once in a lifetime experience. (or for special occasions) They treat you like kings and queens. So many good choices for the meats the gauchos bring to the table. The waiters also are attentive to filling up our waters and wine. Excellent service! Standout/best food I ate: Salad/Gourmet Bar Buffet: Roasted potatoes Salmon Crispy polenta Oranges Meats: Chicken wing Flap steak Grilled pineapplePassion fruit dessert - delicious Excited to come back again to try out more of all the delicious meats the amazing professional gauchos come to serve! Will be back again! 10/10 experience