{"id":5020,"date":"2013-12-01T15:35:12","date_gmt":"2013-12-01T23:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5020"},"modified":"2017-05-23T11:29:04","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T18:29:04","slug":"pampas-churrascaria-brazilian-grille-las-vegas-media-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5020","title":{"rendered":"Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille @ Las Vegas &#8211; Media Tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am afraid to count how many times I am in Vegas every year. \u00a0You can imagine I&#8217;ve tried quite a few restaurants through the years. One can not come to Vegas and not feast on an All-You-Can-Eat \u00a0buffet. \u00a0But if you&#8217;re here as often as I do, you kind of get tired of eating the same kind of buffet over and over again. \u00a0American, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Crab Legs, what have you, they all started to taste pretty much the same after awhile. \u00a0That was why I was particular excited to try Pampas Brazilian Grille when I got the invite.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not familiar with Brazilian Churrascaria, it evolved from a spit roasted meats as a daily sustenance to now a gathering of friends and family enjoying great food and life. \u00a0 What has not changed is the the simplicity of the Churrasco style. \u00a0Come hungry because you are in for a fiesta you won&#8217;t soon forget.<\/p>\n<p>Located inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, the restaurant&#8217;s decor is open, warm and inviting. \u00a0The patio area is great if you want to have that outdoor feel indoor. \u00a0I love the animated sky above.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/allentaylorphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allen Taylor Photography<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-1.jpg\" width=\"553\" height=\"850\" \/>The bar area offers Happy Hour 4:00pm &#8211; 7:00pm daily with 1\/2 off draft beer \/ Happy Hour Cocktails and 1\/2 off sandwiches &amp; appetizers. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-5.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>Many people come to Vegas to elope and usually have a small group of friends and family with them. \u00a0Pampas is the perfect place to celebrate your special event. \u00a0This dining room is perfect for an intimate reception.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-7.jpg\" width=\"553\" height=\"850\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The wine room has hosted many magical proposals, anniversaries, and renewals. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-3.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>The kitchen is non-stop, turning out skewers of meat and seafood. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-8.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>This is how you do it. \u00a0You will have 2 cards; the green means &#8216;Feed me&#8217;. \u00a0The red means &#8216;I am taking a break&#8217;. \u00a0\ud83d\ude09 \u00a0I&#8217;ve had to use my red card a few times because the meat just kept coming. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-59.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>Pampas serves lunch and dinner. \u00a0Meat galore at dinner includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Picanha Nobre<\/strong>: traditional Brazilian cut of top sirloin seasoned with rock salt<\/li>\n<li>and olive oil<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cordeiro<\/strong> leg of lamb marinated with garlic and mint<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcatra<\/strong>: tender top sirloin seasoned with rock salt and olive oil<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lombo<\/strong> pork leg with coriander adobo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maminha De Alcatra<\/strong>: tender tri tip roast seasoned with sea salt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faix Enrolado Con Bacon<\/strong>: filet wrapped with bacon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contra-file<\/strong>: garlic &amp; shallot marinated sirloin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frango<\/strong>: Tender chicken breasts wrapped in bacon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frango Picante<\/strong>: chicken legs marinated with garlic, chilies, and vinegar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lingui\u00e7a De Porco<\/strong>: house-made pork sausage with fennel and garlic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Linguica Calabresa<\/strong>: house-made pork sausage with harissa and chilies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abacaxi<\/strong> slow roasted pineapple<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pernil de Porco<\/strong> smoked ham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everything we sampled was excellent. \u00a0I was impressed at how simple the meat was seasoned only with rock salt and olive oil and yet tasted so good. \u00a0 There is also an Ultimate Surf and Turf Rodizio option which also includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gulf Shrimp<\/strong> glazed with garlic butter,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonal Chef\u2019s Selection<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grilled Salmon<\/strong> with Magalia glaze<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rodizio<\/strong> grilled catch of the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Collages51.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Collages50.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Collages49.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>I love meat but I have to have my vegetables, too. \u00a0Not to worry, Pampas also serves over 50 hot and cold sides and salad, all unlimited, to complete your dining experience.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-30.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>Below is a few plates of what Allen and I had. \u00a0Check out more photos in the slide show below. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-45.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-36.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-37.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>Ah, desserts! \u00a0Can you guess which desserts we got? \ud83d\ude09<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pampas-51.jpg\" width=\"553\" height=\"850\" \/>If you don&#8217;t want to go for the AYCE option, Pampas does offer A La Carte options as well as additional add-ons you can order. \u00a0There is also an Vegetarian option for those who are on meatless diet.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to Ms. Briana Ledesma, Banquet Administrator, Mr. Jack Timar, Manager and entire staff at Pampas for their hospitality. \u00a0Next time you are in Vegas, check Pampas out. \u00a0Just a little inside tip &#8211; they often have Groupon deals and there is often someone passing out coupons for a buy 1 dinner get 2nd one free (with 2 drinks purchase). \u00a0So keep an eye out for it. \u00a0Let me know how you like it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-slideshow-placeholder pp-gallery-placeholder slideshow-1385104094 mceItem\" id=\"pp-slideshow-1385104094\" style=\"display: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/p4\/placeholders\/slideshow-placeholder-1385104094.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille<br \/>\nPlanet Hollywood<br \/>\n3663 Las Vegas Blvd S<br \/>\nLas Vegas, NV 89109<br \/>\n(702)737-4748<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanspoon.com\/r\/18\/222536\/restaurant\/The-Strip\/Pampas-Brazilian-Grille-Las-Vegas\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am afraid to count how many times I am in Vegas every year. \u00a0You can imagine I&#8217;ve tried quite a few restaurants through the years. One can not come to Vegas and not feast on an All-You-Can-Eat \u00a0buffet. \u00a0But if you&#8217;re here as often as I do, you kind of get tired of eating...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"pp_embeds":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[246,68],"tags":[565,834,739,835,230,836,837],"class_list":["post-5020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial","category-restaurants","tag-all-you-can-eat","tag-brazillian","tag-buffet","tag-churrascaria","tag-las-vegas","tag-miracle-mile","tag-planet-hollywood"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/jpg8.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3lTx3-1iY","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5020"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9568,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5020\/revisions\/9568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}