Estancia, The Arboretum

Calls Estancia their favorite, especially for service and food.

Says Estancia used to be a favorite but became crowded and rushed the meats; hasn't returned in several years.

Rates Estancia's meat below Bitelo's among the Austin churrascarias they tried.

Calls Estancia their usual spot, citing more reliably good service and meat prep.

Disliked the meat selection and felt the cooking was off on their visits.

Calls Estancia a favorite; takeout is a better deal, with extra portions and leftovers at lower cost than the buffet.

Likes Estancia's staff but says its meat doesn't always please them.

Rates Estancia highest for service, feeling relaxed rather than rushed, and praises its drinks.

Recent visit noticed fewer meats, a weaker salad bar, and a swapped bacon-wrapped dish; plans another place next time.

Says the Arboretum location is very good but pricey.

Says they love Estancia; a past company dinner there was excellent and beat another chain. Has not tried brunch.

Says its most recent visit impressed them strongly and that most options in town are good.

On their last visit Estancia had run out of picanha, and they were annoyed by that.

Ranks Estancia second among the three they have visited.

Agrees with the Estancia pick and adds they enjoy its atmosphere alongside good service and food.

Answers the steak question with the single name Estancia.

Rates Estancia clearly superior on service, salad bar and overall experience; would return.

Suggests a Brazilian steakhouse and says Estancia never lets people down.

Simply says they like Estancia.

Suggests Estancia as a Fogo alternative with strong shrimp and consistently great service.

Ranks Estancia top, with no specifics given.

Names Estancia as the pick.