Chico Rio

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Brazilian Churrascaria in Townsville.

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Chico Rio Churrascaria creating a little piece of Rio in the heart of Townsville.
Traditionally marinated and flame grilled meats known as Rodizio de Churrasco are offered in a continuous service, carved at your table by passadores (waiters).
At Chico Rio not only do we specialise in traditional Brazilian BBQ meats but we also have a special vegetarian and sea food menu.
Tapas from 5 Monday to Thursday and from 4 Friday to Sunday. Zumba - salsa - samba - bachata classes. Next to Zizzi's and the Brewery .

Chico Rio Offering a variety of menus
Churrasco
Wednesday to Saturday 6:00 to 11:00pm
$49 All you can eat
Full Churrasco Grill service with over 10 Grilled item

Singles Tuesday 6:00 to 11:00pm

Tapas Hour 5:00 to 6:00 Monday to Thursday and 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday to Sunday

Tapas starting from $8 makes it easy to meet up with friends after work or on the weekends.
Came and relax over some yummy food and great selection of Cocktails some served in share carafes: it’s a Brazilian Samba!!!!!

Check out our fun and social dance classes
Tuesday Zumba Party 4:00 to 5:pm for families and 5:30 to 6:30 for Adults
Sunday - 4:00 to 6:00pm Sangria Sunday

CHURRASCO
Monday to Sunday Dinner 6.30 to 10.30 pm
$49 all you can eat Churrasco
$29 Children under 11
Children under 4 Free
Also Available Vegetarian and Seafood
Options in place of Meats



Medalhao de Frango
Chicken Breast wrapped in bacon
Coxinha da Asa
Marinated Chicken Drummettes
File da Coxa de Frango
Chicken Thigh Fillet
Picanha
Rump Cap
Fraldinha
Flank
Picanha com Alho
Garlic Rump
Contra File
Scotch Fillet
Miminha
Tri-Tip Steak
Alcatra de Carneiro
Lamb Rump


Pernil de Carneiro
Lamb Leg
Pernil de Porco
Pork Loin
Costelinha de Porco
Pork Ribs
Panceta
Pork Belly
Camarao
Garlic Prawns
Linguica
Sausage
Queijo
Cheese Grill
Abacaxi
Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar
Pao de Alho
Flame Grilled Garlic Bread


In a Rodizzio style service the meats are brought around in a random order and carved by Passadores (waiters) at your table. A variety of Sides are available on the menu for you to choose from. Pace yourself as you will have 8 to 12 grilled items at any service; meat selection is random depending on availability. The Passadores will be happy to bring any of your favourite selections back to your table on request. No Doggie bags.
Sauces $3.00
Brazilian BBQ Sauce
Chimichurri
Mojo Verde de Perejil

Sides accompanying the Churrasco grill menu
Monday to Sunday Dinner Menu 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Side Dishes
Couve – Broccoli with fried garlic and olive oil
Salada Louca – salad greens, sundried tomatoes, olives, roasted Chestnuts and croutons
Salada Palmito Marinado - marinated palm hearts, tomato, Spanish onion, chillis with a lime dressing
Maionese de Legumes – Potatoes, carrots, beans with a mayonnaise dressing
Feijoa Preto – Black Beans
Vinaigrette – tomato and onion salsa
Arroz Branco – lemon rice
Batta Frita – Beer battered chips
Frita – Casava Chips
Banana empanada – Bread crumbed bananas
Pao de queijo – Tapioca flour cheese buns
Pimentas da Malaguetta – Brazilian chilies


Monday to Thursday 5 pm to 7pm
Friday to Sunday 4 pm to 7pm


Tapas Menu


Albondigas con Salsa de Pimentos $14
Meatballs in a spicy tomato and paprika sauce

Garlic Camarao Picco de Gallo Sauce $15
Garlic Prawns grilled to perfection accompanied with a tangy tomato salsa

Spicy Chicken Drumettes $14
Oven Grilled Chicken drumettes Chico Rio Style

Grilled Salsicha $12
Chico Rio Sausages drizzled with a reduction of red wine and our own blend of chilli garlic

Empadinha de Costela $12
Pocket pastry charcoal grilled meat and olives

Empadinha de Vegetais $10
Pocket pastry with Garden vegetables

Arrancini $14
3 cheese Arrancini with mushrooms and sundried tomatoes served with aioli

Paulista Potatoes $8
Confit of potatoes with herbs and vinaigrette

Garlic Mushroom & Spinach Toast $12
Garlic Mushroom and spinach served on toasted sourdough bread drizzled with Balsamic glaze

Grill meat skewer $16
Combination of beef, pork, chicken, beef and sausage flame grilled and served with spicy sauce

Flame grilled Breads with Herbs & Garlic $8
Literally, as what the menu says☺