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  The country of Brazil is very large and diverse, as are its culinary tastes. In America one often thinks of Brazilian-style steakhouses when thinking Brazilian food, however that is just one region's preference. Traditional Brazilian fare also has an Italian and Caribbean culinary influence. A famous Brazilian steakhouse with two locations is in the Florida Keys, a chain of 1,700 Florida islands, but multiple other restaurants with Brazilian-inspired cuisine are located in the nearby area.
  
  

Braza Leña Islamorada

• Braza Leña's location in the north Keys at Islamorada is right near the ocean. Braza Leña is the only Brazilian steakhouse in the Keys. The restaurant, also known as a churrascaria, offers "gauchos," or traditional steak carvers. They come right to your table to freshly cut your choices of 16 types of beef, pork, lamb, chicken or sausage that are then passed around on skewers. Besides the unlimited portions of meat being served, is also a well-stocked salad bar. The term salad is used loosely, as the salad bar also includes soups, cold meats and a variety of cheeses. Sides such as mashed potatoes, plantains, rice and beans are also served with your meat. General advice says to go very hungry and expect to leave full. The menu is fixed price--one price for adults, one for children and a lesser cost for those indulging only in the salad bar.
  
  Braza Leña
  83413 Overseas Highway
  Islamorada, FL 33036
  (305) 664-4940
  brazalena.com
  
  

Braza Leña Key West

• The Florida Key's one and only Brazilian steakhouse, Braza Leña, also has a location at the southernmost tip of the keys in Key West. The Key West location is just a block away from the water and also right around the corner from the famous party street--Duval Street.
  
  Braza Leña
  421 Caroline St.
  Key West, FL 33040-6564
  (305) 432-9440
  brazalena.com
  
  

Texas de Brazil

• Located just under an hour north of Key Largo is Texas de Brazil, a traditional Brazilian churrascaria. It is right off of the Florida Turnpike, so the drive to and from the Keys is easily made. Taking a cue from South Brazil and adding some Texas flair, Texas de Brazil offers diners a gourmet salad bar and continuous service of freshly prepared meats. The salad bar has 50 to 60 items, varying by the season to always have what is fresh. The salad bar also contains appetizers, soups and side items such as cheese bread. As for the main event, guachos will come right to your table to serve up your choice of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage.
  
  Texas de Brazil
  11401 Northwest 12th Street
  Miami, FL 33172
  (305) 599-7729
  texasdebrazil.com‎
  
  

Boteco

• Just over an hour north of the top of the Florida Keys is Boteco, a little taste of Brazil in Miami. This Brazilian restaurant is a nightlife hang out spot. The drink menu serves beer and wine, as well as traditional Brazilian drinks such as a caipirinha. Foods served on the menu include grilled skewers of steak, chicken and mahi mahi, as well as black beans and rice, a traditional Brazilian potato salad and fried yucca. Boteco also offers specials such as happy hour, ladies night and samba classes.
  
  Boteco
  918 N.E. 79th St.
  Miami, FL 33131
  (305) 757-7735
  botecomiami.com