Chama Gaucha Menu With Prices

Chama Gaucha Menu With Prices

Chama Gaucha menu prices per person start at $63.95 for the full dinner rodizio at the lowest standard rate and reach $69.95 at Houston, Katy, Chicago and Dallas (December pricing). Weekday lunch costs $47.95 to $52.95, and the salad bar only option costs $29.95 to $34.95 at lunch and $38.95 to $42.95 at dinner. Kids ages 2 to 5 pay as little as $10.00 at the San Antonio and Dallas locations.

One set price covers unlimited USDA Prime meats carved tableside, a gourmet salad bar with more than 30 items, and classic Brazilian side dishes. Desserts and cocktails sit in their own sections of the menu and are not part of that all-inclusive list. Tax and gratuity are extra.

Chama Gaucha now has six restaurants: San Antonio (Stone Oak), Downtown San Antonio, Houston, Katy, Dallas (Grapevine) and Chicago (Downers Grove). Pricing varies by location, day and holiday, so always confirm with your restaurant before you book.

Quick Facts About Chama Gaucha Prices

  • Full dinner rodizio: $63.95 to $69.95 per adult at standard rates
  • Full lunch rodizio: $47.95 to $52.95 per adult (Monday to Friday, select locations)
  • Salad bar only (dinner): $38.95 to $42.95 at standard rates
  • Salad bar only (lunch): $29.95 to $34.95
  • Kids pricing: from $10.00 for ages 2 to 5, up to $45.95 for ages 8 to 11 depending on location
  • Thanksgiving pricing: $85.00 to $89.95 per person
  • Weekend lunch: not offered separately, weekend dinner pricing applies all day at the locations that list it
  • Founded: 2008 in San Antonio, Texas
  • Dress code: business casual

Chama Gaucha Menu Prices Per Person

The table below shows the standard full experience price for every location. Prices are per adult and exclude tax, tip and drinks.

LocationDinnerLunch
San Antonio (Stone Oak)$67.95$51.95
Downtown San Antonio$63.95$47.95
Houston$69.95$52.95
Katy$69.95$52.95
Dallas (Grapevine)$64.95Not listed
Chicago (Downers Grove)$69.95Not listed

Houston currently lists a limited time dinner price of $63.95 from Monday to Thursday. Katy lists an opening special that is lower than its standard rate, covered in the Katy section below. Dallas lists higher December pricing of $69.95.

Lunch is available Monday to Friday at San Antonio, Downtown San Antonio, Houston and Katy. At San Antonio and Houston, weekend visits are charged at dinner pricing all day.

Chama Gaucha Salad Bar Only Prices

The salad bar only option is the cheapest way to eat at Chama Gaucha. It gives you the full gourmet salad bar without the tableside meat service.

LocationDinnerLunch
San Antonio (Stone Oak)$42.95$34.95
Downtown San Antonio$41.95$34.95
Houston$38.95$29.95
Katy$38.95$29.95
Dallas (Grapevine)$42.95Not listed
Chicago (Downers Grove)$42.00Not listed

Dallas charges $48.95 for the salad bar only on Sundays. Its December salad bar only price is $47.95. Katy’s opening special lowers the salad bar to $28 at lunch and $34 at dinner.

Chama Gaucha Kids Prices by Location

Kids pricing depends on age and varies a lot between restaurants. Young children cost far less than older kids, and Dallas charges full price from age 11.

LocationYounger KidsOlder Kids
San Antonio dinnerAges 2 to 5: $10.95Ages 6 to 10: $32.47
San Antonio lunchAges 2 to 5: $10.95Ages 6 to 10: $24.98
Downtown dinnerAges 2 to 5: $10.00Ages 6 to 10: $31.95
Downtown lunchAges 2 to 5: $10.00Ages 6 to 10: $22.50
Houston dinnerAges 4 to 7: $32.95Ages 8 to 11: $45.95
Houston lunchAges 4 to 7: $28.95Ages 8 to 11: $38.95
Dallas dinnerAges 2 to 5: $10.00Ages 6 to 10: $32.47
Chicago dinnerAges 3 to 5: $17.95Ages 6 to 10: $39.95

Katy lists the same kids prices as Houston in its standard block. Its opening special lists $23 (ages 4 to 7) and $32 (ages 8 to 11) at lunch, and $28 and $38 at dinner. Dallas December kids pricing is $10.00 for ages 2 to 5 and $34.95 for ages 6 to 10.

Chama Gaucha Menu Prices and Hours by Location

Chama Gaucha San Antonio (Stone Oak)

This is the original restaurant, open since 2008. It sits in the Stone Oak area of San Antonio.

  • Address: 18318 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Phone: (210) 564-9400
OptionLunchDinner
Full experience$51.95$67.95
Salad bar only$34.95$42.95
Kids ages 2 to 5$10.95$10.95
Kids ages 6 to 10$24.98$32.47

Lunch hours are Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM. Weekends use dinner pricing all day.

Dinner hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 3:15 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:15 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

The restaurant lists last seating times, and service continues after them. Bar hours are Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM, Saturday from 12:30 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM, all until close. Thanksgiving pricing is $89.95 per person.

Chama Gaucha Downtown San Antonio

The downtown restaurant opened in May 2026. It spans more than 12,000 square feet over two levels, steps from the River Walk and the Alamo, and across from the Majestic Theatre.

  • Address: 217 E Houston St, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
  • Phone: (210) 830-2217
OptionLunchDinner
Full experience$47.95$63.95
Salad bar only$34.95$41.95
Kids ages 2 to 5$10.00$10.00
Kids ages 6 to 10$22.50$31.95

Lunch is served Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Dinner hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Thanksgiving pricing is $85.00 per person, or $49.95 for the salad bar only. Paid valet is available at the door, and the Houston Street parking garage sits across the street. The restaurant notes that city-owned garages and lots are free on Thursdays from 5 PM to 2 AM under the Downtown Thursdays program.

Chama Gaucha Houston

The Houston restaurant has operated on Westheimer Road since 2011, close to the Galleria.

  • Address: 5865 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77057
  • Phone: (713) 244-9500
OptionLunchDinner
Full experience$52.95$69.95
Limited time Mon to ThuNot applicable$63.95
Salad bar only$29.95$38.95
Kids ages 4 to 7$28.95$32.95
Kids ages 8 to 11$38.95$45.95

Lunch is served Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Weekends use dinner pricing all day.

Dinner hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Pricing may vary on holidays and special events. Happy hour specials run at the bar and patio area only: all day Monday and Tuesday, and 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM Wednesday to Friday.

Chama Gaucha Katy

Katy is the newest location. It opened in mid-September 2026 as the second Houston-area restaurant, near the Grand Parkway and the Katy Freeway.

  • Address: 24205 Bella Katy Drive, Katy, TX 77494
  • Phone: (346) 827-0044

The Katy page lists two sets of prices. The first matches Houston’s standard pricing. The second is a limited time opening special that is lower.

OptionOpening SpecialStandard Listed
Weekday lunch$49$52.95
Sunday lunch$58Not listed
Dinner Mon to Thu$58$69.95
Dinner weekend$64$69.95
Salad bar only lunch$28$29.95
Salad bar only dinner$34$38.95

Kids pricing under the opening special is $23 (ages 4 to 7) and $32 (ages 8 to 11) at lunch, and $28 and $38 at dinner. Because the page shows both rate sets and two sets of hours, call (346) 827-0044 to confirm which applies on your date.

The opening special hours are lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Dinner is Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Katy has five private dining rooms seating 20 to 150 guests.

Chama Gaucha Dallas (Grapevine)

The Dallas Fort Worth restaurant is in Grapevine, minutes from DFW International Airport.

  • Address: 4025 William D Tate Ave, Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Phone: (682) 799-4025
OptionStandardDecember
Dinner full experience$64.95$69.95
Salad bar only$42.95$47.95
Sunday salad bar only$48.95Not listed
Kids ages 2 to 5$10.00$10.00
Kids ages 6 to 10$32.47$34.95

Children ages 11 and above pay full price. Sunday dinner pricing applies all day.

Dinner hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Happy hour runs Monday to Friday at the bar area only. The pricing block lists it as 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, while the page text mentions a 4:00 PM start, so call ahead if timing matters. Thanksgiving pricing is $85.00 per person.

Chama Gaucha Chicago (Downers Grove)

The Chicago area restaurant is in Downers Grove and serves guests from Naperville, Oak Brook, Wheaton, Lisle and Lombard.

  • Address: 3008 Finley Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Phone: (630) 324-6002
OptionDinner
Full experience$69.95
Salad bar only$42.00
Kids ages 3 to 5$17.95
Kids ages 6 to 10$39.95

Dinner hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM

The bar opens at 5:00 PM Monday to Friday and 3:00 PM on weekends. The Chicago page was last updated in June 2026, which is earlier than the Texas pages, so confirm current rates by phone.

Complete Chama Gaucha Menu

Chama Gaucha serves rodizio style. Gauchos move through the dining room with skewers and carve each cut straight onto your plate. The beef is Midwest USDA Prime, corn fed and aged 45 days or more.

Rodizio Meats

CutDescription
PicanhaHouse specialty, the prime cut of top sirloin
Filet mignonMost tender cut, also served wrapped in bacon
FraldinhaTender bottom sirloin
RibeyeSimply seasoned with sea salt
LinguicaTraditional pork sausage
CordeiroColorado lamb, fresh and tender
PorcoPork seasoned with lemon pepper and sea salt
CostelaBeef ribs with rich marbling
FrangoMarinated chicken legs or bacon-wrapped chicken breast

Gourmet Salad Bar

The salad bar has more than 30 items. Expect seasonal vegetables, imported Spanish and Italian cheeses, charcuterie and traditional Brazilian accompaniments. It is included with the full experience and can also be ordered alone.

Brazilian Side Dishes

  • Caramelized bananas: natural sweetness to balance the rich meats
  • Garlic mashed potatoes: creamy and served at the table
  • Fried polenta: crispy on the outside
  • Pão de queijo: Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour

Desserts

DessertDescription
Brazilian FlanCustard with a caramelized sugar layer
Key Lime PieKey limes, condensed milk, graham cracker crust, whipped cream
Chocolate TemptationCake with hazelnut cream and chocolate glaze
New York CheesecakeTopped with a berry coulis
Chocolate Mousse CakeMousse, chocolate cake and ganache
Crème BrûléeVanilla bean custard with caramelized sugar
Papaya CreamFresh papaya whipped with ice cream and Crème de Cassis
Tres Leches CakeSponge cake soaked in three milks
Fireball CheesecakeCheesecake finished with caramelized Licor 43

Chama Gaucha does not publish dessert prices on its website. Ask your server for the current price when you order.

Cocktails and Drinks

The official drinks page lists handcrafted cocktails built to pair with the churrasco. Prices are not published online, and the list changes with the season.

CocktailMain Ingredients
CaipirinhaCachaça, muddled limes, sugar
Old FashionedBourbon, rye, tequila or mezcal
CarajilloEspresso, Licor 43
Southside SourAviation gin, cucumber, mint, lime
Smoked Cinnamon MezcalitaApple infused mezcal, cinnamon syrup, lime, smoked sea salt
43 Karat GoldOld Forester bourbon, amaretto, Licor 43, carrot juice, cinnamon
Stone Oak SourFords gin, blueberries, lime, simple syrup
Luna LlenaCrème de Violette, Mijenta Blanco, lime, honey, jalapeno
Cuban SazeracDiplomatico rum, banana liqueur, simple syrup
Flip Your Grand MaBrugal 1888, Grand Marnier, egg cream, cinnamon
Let Your Man – GoPisco, lime, mango puree, chili oil
Spring BerrySalt Road gin, lemon, strawberry, rosemary
FitzgeraldSalt Road gin, lemon, simple syrup, bitters
Cactus SummerIlegal mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, agave, lime, cilantro, cucumber
Amore MilanoJohnnie Walker Black, Campari, grapefruit, lemon, agave
La ChamaPatron reposado, Disaronno, blood orange, lime, agave
Dark PeelJohnnie Walker Black, blood orange, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering
Ivory SilkBacardi grapefruit, lime juice, maraschino cherry syrup
Banana BoatBanana du Brazil, lemon, Bacardi, Ocho, Remy Martin

What Is Included in the Chama Gaucha Price

The official website describes one set price per person. That price covers three things.

  • Unlimited USDA Prime meats carved tableside
  • The full gourmet salad bar with 30 or more items
  • Classic Brazilian side dishes

Desserts and cocktails are listed separately on the menu. Tax and gratuity are added on top. If you plan to order drinks and dessert, budget an extra amount per person beyond the quoted rate.

How Rodizio Service Works at Chama Gaucha

Each guest gets a two sided card. Turn it to green when you want more meat, and turn it to red when you need a break. You control the pace for the whole meal.

Gauchos rotate through the dining room continuously and carve each cut onto your plate. You can ask for your preferred doneness. Many guests start at the salad bar, then switch the card to green.

Lunch vs Dinner: Which Is Better Value

Lunch is cheaper at every location that serves it. The savings are large enough to matter for groups.

LocationLunchDinnerYou Save
San Antonio$51.95$67.95$16.00
Downtown$47.95$63.95$16.00
Houston$52.95$69.95$17.00

Houston’s Monday to Thursday limited time dinner price of $63.95 narrows the gap to $11.00. The official site says lunch gives you the same USDA Prime meats and salad bar as dinner at a reduced price. If you can visit on a weekday afternoon, lunch is the best value.

Cost Estimate for Two Adults

These totals are for two adults at the full experience, before tax, tip and drinks.

LocationDinner for TwoLunch for Two
San Antonio$135.90$103.90
Downtown$127.90$95.90
Houston$139.90$105.90
Katy$139.90$105.90
Dallas$129.90Not listed
Chicago$139.90Not listed

Houston Monday to Thursday dinner drops to $127.90 for two under the limited time price. Katy opening special dinner for two is $116.00 on Monday to Thursday and $128.00 on weekends.

For a family of four with two children ages 6 to 10, standard dinner costs about $200.84 in San Antonio (Stone Oak), $191.80 at Downtown San Antonio and $194.84 in Dallas. Houston’s kids pricing is higher for older children, so a family there should add up their own ages using the kids table above.

Holiday and Special Pricing

Chama Gaucha adjusts pricing for holidays and special events. The official location pages state this clearly.

  • San Antonio (Stone Oak) Thanksgiving: $89.95 per person
  • Downtown San Antonio Thanksgiving: $85.00 per person, salad bar only $49.95
  • Dallas Thanksgiving: $85.00 per person
  • Dallas December pricing: dinner $69.95, salad bar only $47.95
  • Houston and Katy: pricing may vary on holidays and special events

Houston, Katy and Chicago did not list a specific Thanksgiving price in the page text. Call the restaurant for holiday rates and reservation rules.

Chama Gaucha Happy Hour

Happy hour is available at the bar and patio only. It does not apply to the dining room rodizio.

  • Houston: all day Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM Wednesday to Friday
  • Dallas: Monday to Friday, around 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Other locations: not listed on the official pages

Specific happy hour prices are not published online.

Reservations, Dress Code and Parking

Chama Gaucha strongly recommends reservations, especially on weekends and special occasions. You can reserve through OpenTable, Yelp or by calling the restaurant directly.

The recommended dress code is business casual. The official FAQ says San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Chicago offer both complimentary parking and valet. Downtown San Antonio offers paid valet and a nearby garage instead.

Dietary Needs: Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Allergies

Several menu items are naturally gluten free, including the pão de queijo made from tapioca flour. Tell your server about gluten free needs before your meal so the team can guide you.

Vegetarian guests can build a meal from the 30 item salad bar, which includes vegetables, imported cheeses and Brazilian sides. The salad bar only price is the right choice if you do not eat meat. Chama Gaucha asks guests to report food allergies and sensitivities to the server before ordering.

Private Events and Gift Cards

All locations offer private dining. The official site lists private rooms for 20 to 400 guests across the restaurants, and Katy has five rooms seating 20 to 150. Events include corporate dinners, birthdays, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions.

Gift cards are sold through the official Chama Gaucha website. Private event inquiries go through each location’s events page.

Chama Gaucha Locations That Have Closed

Chama Gaucha opened a Buckhead restaurant in Atlanta in April 2015 at 3365 Piedmont Road. It closed temporarily in March 2020, and the closure became permanent by November 2020. The chain no longer operates in Georgia.

About Chama Gaucha

Chama Gaucha was founded in 2008 by João Carlos Ongaratto, a 20 year veteran of Fogo de Chão. The first restaurant opened at 18318 Sonterra Place in San Antonio. The name means “Gaucho’s Flame” in Portuguese.

Houston followed in 2011. The brand has received OpenTable Diners’ Choice recognition for 2024 and 2025 and a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025, according to badges shown on its official website.

Tips to Save Money at Chama Gaucha

  • Choose weekday lunch over dinner and save $16.00 to $17.00 per adult in San Antonio and Houston
  • Visit Houston Monday to Thursday to use the $63.95 limited time dinner price
  • Check Katy’s opening special while it lasts
  • Take younger kids to San Antonio or Dallas, where ages 2 to 5 cost $10.00 to $10.95
  • Order the salad bar only if someone in your group does not eat meat
  • Skip peak holidays, when prices rise to $85.00 or more
  • Use happy hour at Houston or Dallas for bar drinks before dinner

Is Chama Gaucha Worth It?

The value depends on how much you eat and when you go. At $63.95 to $69.95 for dinner, it is a premium rodizio, so heavy eaters get the most from the unlimited cuts. Lunch is the strongest value, and the salad bar only option suits lighter appetites or vegetarians.

On the plus side, you get USDA Prime beef aged 45 days or more, tableside service and a large salad bar. On the downside, desserts, cocktails, tax and tip push the final bill well above the menu price. Dinner pricing also applies all day on weekends at several locations, so there is no weekend discount.

Chama Gaucha Contact Numbers

LocationPhone
San Antonio (Stone Oak)(210) 564-9400
Downtown San Antonio(210) 830-2217
Houston(713) 244-9500
Katy(346) 827-0044
Dallas (Grapevine)(682) 799-4025
Chicago (Downers Grove)(630) 324-6002

FAQs

How much does Chama Gaucha cost per person?

Dinner costs $63.95 to $69.95 per adult at standard rates, and weekday lunch costs $47.95 to $52.95. Prices depend on the location and the day.

How much is Chama Gaucha dinner?

San Antonio (Stone Oak) is $67.95, Downtown San Antonio is $63.95, Houston is $69.95 (or $63.95 Monday to Thursday for a limited time), Dallas is $64.95 and Chicago is $69.95. Katy lists $69.95 standard and a lower opening special.

How much is Chama Gaucha lunch?

Lunch is $51.95 in San Antonio (Stone Oak), $47.95 in Downtown San Antonio and $52.95 in Houston and Katy. Lunch is served Monday to Friday.

How much is the Chama Gaucha salad bar only?

At dinner it is $38.95 to $42.95 at standard rates. At lunch it is $29.95 to $34.95.

Is the salad bar included in the Chama Gaucha price?

Yes. The full experience includes the gourmet salad bar with more than 30 items.

How much do kids pay at Chama Gaucha?

Kids ages 2 to 5 pay $10.00 to $10.95 in San Antonio and Dallas. Older kids pay between $22.50 and $45.95, depending on age, meal and location.

Does Chama Gaucha offer lunch?

Yes, at San Antonio (Stone Oak), Downtown San Antonio, Houston and Katy, Monday to Friday. Dallas and Chicago list dinner service only.

Does Chama Gaucha charge more on weekends?

San Antonio and Houston apply dinner pricing all day on weekends, and Dallas applies dinner pricing all day on Sunday. There is no separate weekend lunch menu at those locations.

Are drinks and desserts included?

No. The set price covers meats, salad bar and side dishes. Desserts and cocktails are ordered separately, and tax and gratuity are extra.

What meats does Chama Gaucha serve?

The rotation includes picanha, filet mignon, fraldinha, ribeye, linguica, Colorado lamb, pork, beef ribs and chicken. Every beef cut is Midwest USDA Prime aged 45 days or more.

Is there a Chama Gaucha happy hour?

Yes, at Houston and Dallas, in the bar area only. Houston offers it all day Monday and Tuesday, and Dallas runs it on weekday afternoons.

Does Chama Gaucha take reservations?

Yes. You can book through OpenTable, Yelp or by phone, and reservations are strongly recommended on weekends.

What is the Chama Gaucha dress code?

The restaurant recommends business casual.

Is Chama Gaucha gluten free friendly?

Several items are naturally gluten free, including the tapioca flour cheese bread. Tell your server about dietary needs before your meal.

Where are the Chama Gaucha locations?

There are six: San Antonio (Stone Oak), Downtown San Antonio, Houston, Katy and Grapevine in Texas, and Downers Grove in Illinois.

Does Chama Gaucha still have an Atlanta restaurant?

No. The Atlanta restaurant in Buckhead closed permanently in 2020.

What is Chama Gaucha’s Thanksgiving price?

San Antonio (Stone Oak) lists $89.95 per person. Downtown San Antonio and Dallas list $85.00 per person.

Who owns Chama Gaucha?

The company was founded in 2008 by João Carlos Ongaratto, who previously spent about 20 years with Fogo de Chão.

Final Thoughts

Chama Gaucha is a premium Brazilian steakhouse with unlimited USDA Prime meats, a 30 item salad bar and Brazilian sides at one price. In 2026, plan on $63.95 to $69.95 for dinner and $47.95 to $52.95 for weekday lunch. Choose lunch, the Houston Monday to Thursday rate or the Katy opening special to spend less.

Prices change by location and holiday, so check the official page for your restaurant or call before you book.

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