Fogo de Chão Opens Restaurant in West Covina near Eastland Center

Leading International Restaurant Brand Debuts its Thirteenth Location in Southern California

WEST COVINA, Calif., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Chão, the nearly 50-year-old internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, opens its West Covina restaurant on Monday, November 2. The new restaurant is located at 2625 E Eastland Center Dr. near the Eastland Center and marks Fogo’s thirteenth location in Southern California. As part of its introduction to the community, Fogo will donate 10% of its first week of sales to Shepherd’s Pantry, an organization that provides food, resources and services to those in need.

Designed in partnership with global design agency Harrison, the restaurant features an open churrasco grill, offering guests a view of Gaucho Chefs demonstrating the Culinary Art of Churrasco by butchering, hand carving, and grilling high-quality cuts of protein over an open flame. The restaurant showcases a wholesome and nutritious Market Table, a lively indoor Bar Fogo area and private dining spaces available for guests to reserve for any occasion.

“We’re thrilled to continue to grow in Southern California with our new location in West Covina,” said Barry McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. “It’s exciting to bring our immersive dining experience to West Covina’s diverse and growing population. We look forward to welcoming both new guests and loyal Fogo Fans to discover the Culinary Art of Churrasco in a space that honors the rich traditions of Southern Brazil.”

Fogo de Chão redefines the dining experience with the Culinary Art of Churrasco — starting with its signature fire-roasted proteins with an expertly seasoned, salty bark that bring bold flavors to the table. Beyond the Churrasco experience, guests can enjoy Bar Fogo offerings, including All Day Happy Hour starting at $6 handcrafted cocktails, premium South American wines, and an indulgent selection of shareable dishes such as a $15 Picanha Burger and more. Whether savoring Churrasco or gathering for a lively Bar Fogo celebration, Fogo delivers an unmatched experience of flavor, ambiance, and authentic Brazilian hospitality.

Leading the West Covina team is General Manager Cristiano Machado, who started his career with Fogo in 2011 and most recently served as the General Manager at the Huntington Beach, California restaurant. Cristiano and his team look forward to becoming part of the West Covina community and providing over 100 local jobs for talented individuals committed to delivering an exceptional experience to all guests.

Fire-roasted cuts, the core of Fogo’s experience, include guest favorites such as Bone-In Ribeye, Lamb Chops, and the house specialty, Picanha — the prime part of the top sirloin. Fogo West Covina offers a range of menu selections and prices to fit all occasions, including:

• Full Churrasco Experience — The signature prix-fixe menu selection that includes all premium and classic cuts, plus the fresh and seasonal Market Table & Feijoada Bar and authentic Brazilian side dishes. 
• Indulgent Churrasco Experience — In addition to the Full Churrasco Experience, guests can enjoy their choice of enhancement (Butter-Bathed™ Lobster Tail, Black Truffle Butter, All Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, or Roasted Bone Marrow) and a decadent dessert, in addition to the Market Table and Brazilian side dishes. 
• Weekday Lunch Starting at $22 — Includes the seasonal Market Table & Feijoada Bar, plus family-style service of Brazilian side dishes for $22 per person. Guests may choose to add a single cut of fire-roasted meat or have the Full Churrasco Experience. 
• Weekend Brazilian Brunch — Includes the Full Churrasco Experience combined with Brazilian-inspired brunch items like Braised Beef Rib Hash and made-to-order waffle and omelet stations. 

In addition to these options, the menu also includes the following: 

• Indulgent Cuts — Guests can enhance their experience with a 20 oz. Wagyu New York Strip that is carved tableside on a Himalayan salt block to complement the cut’s intense marbling and buttery texture. A decadent, dry-aged 32 oz. Long Bone Tomahawk Ribeye or 24 oz. Wagyu Ribeye is also available to order for the table. 
• All Day Happy Hour — Guests can enjoy $10 Brazilian-inspired cocktails, $8 glasses of South American wines, and $6 beer all day Monday through Thursday, in the dining room and bar. Additionally, all bottles of South American wines under $130 are half-priced all day every day. 
• Bar Fogo — The West Covina bar offers an elevated experience with a warm, timeless design and dedicated bar staff, inviting guests to linger while enjoying smaller, shareable plates like a $15 Picanha Burger or Lobster & Shrimp Tacos. 
• Inclusive Menu Options — Guests can discover options for all dietary tribes from vegan to pescatarian and more. These nutrient-dense dishes include entrée alternatives to the Churrasco experience like Chilean Sea Bass, Seared Tofu & Spanish Rice, and Cauliflower Steak. 
• Fogo To-Go & Catering — Bring the Fogo experience home with individual churrasco entrées, à la carte offerings, full-service catered events with on-site grilling and ready-to-eat or ready-to-grill options. 
• Group and Private Dining — Whether celebrating a special birthday or hosting a corporate meeting, the West Covina location has a dedicated sales manager and offers customizable menus, beautiful private and semi-private dining spaces, and complimentary A/V equipment.
  

Fogo West Covina is a dining experience for all ages: children six and under enjoy complimentary dining, and children ages seven to 12 dine at half price for the Full Churrasco Experience. 

About Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is a nearly 50-year-old internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil that elevates the culinary art of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience. Fogo is famed for its prix fixe Full Churrasco Experience that offers a continuous selection of high-quality proteins butchered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned and grilled to create a craveable salty bark, then carved tableside. The nutrient-dense Market Table offers a selection of wholesome seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, superfoods and more. From celebratory to everyday occasions, Fogo provides selections for every daypart, including All Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Weekday Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Guests can enhance their experience with offerings ranging from a shareable Wagyu New York Strip, South American wines, and more. For locations and to book a reservation to experience the fire of Fogo, visit fogo.com.

Fogo de Chão opens its thirteenth Southern California restaurant in West Covina. Fogo.com

Fogo’s guests are served simply-seasoned cuts that are butchered, fire-roasted with a salty bark, and carved tableside by Gaucho Chefs. Fogo.com

Guests can enhance their experience with a 20 oz. Wagyu New York Strip, renowned for intense marbling and buttery texture. Fogo.com

Guests can enjoy All Day Happy Hour starting at $6 Monday through Thursday at the West Covina location in the dining room and Bar Fogo areas. Fogo.com

Seafood options will be available à la carte including a Seafood Tower with jumbo shrimp, lobster, crab and more. Fogo.com

Fogo de Chão invites guests to discover its new menu including the Whole Branzino that is blistered churrasco-style and served tableside. Fogo.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joy Puder
Konnect Agency
FogoNRO@konnectagency.com

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