Which meats will they have?

It's obvious, but at a Brazilian steakhouse, the focus is on the dizzying array of grilled meats. The style of cooking is called churrasco, a Portuguese word that simply means "grilled beef" or "grilled meats" in general. You can expect anywhere from 10 to more than 15 different cuts of meat offered when you go. Here are some of the most popular (and uniquely Brazilian):

• Picanha, AKA beef-sirloin cap: crescent-shaped cuts of top sirloin with a cap of rich fat on top

• Fraldinha, AKA flank steak: marbled bottom sirloin frequently used in dishes like tacos and steak salads

• Maminha, AKA tri-tip steak: lean, bottom-sirloin cut

• Cordeiro, AKA lamb: varies by restaurant, but generally refers to lamb chops or leg of lamb

• Linguiça, AKA pork sausage: mild smoked and cured sausage spiced with paprika and garlic

In addition to the above, you can expect most places to also offer go-tos like filet mignon, chicken, pork and beef ribs, pork loin, and select seafood.

What other dishes can I expect?

So you get the idea: there's a lot of meat at these places. But what if that's not exactly your thing, or what if your diet demands you don't eat meat? While the whirlwind of skewered meats happening around you might make you think otherwise, it's not a carnivore-only affair, and there are plenty of other tasty foods to be had at Brazilian steakhouses.

• Feijoada: a traditional Brazilian black-bean stew served with farofa

• Farofa: yucca flour that's toasted or sautéed and served as part of another dish, such as feijoada

• Pão de queijo: Brazilian bread rolls made with cheese

Most Brazilian steakhouses will also offer polenta, fried bananas, and typical salad-bar fare, such as fresh fruits, greens, and soups.

How much does it cost?

The cost of a Brazilian-steakhouse dinner for one varies, even within the same restaurant chain. But no matter where you go, you can expect a typical dinner to run you anywhere from $35 to $65 per person. That might sound a little high, but remember: it's an all-you-can-eat meal featuring unique, high-quality foods.

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Lake Tahoe: $68 for a Brazilian-steakhouse dinner for two with coffees at Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse, valid Sunday–Wednesday ($96.98 value)

New York: $44 for a rodizio dinner for two at Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse, valid Sunday or Tuesday–Thursday ($83.90 value)

Los Angeles: $69 for an all-you-can-eat Gaucho dinner for two at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse ($109.90 value)

Miami: $76 for an all-you-can-eat Brazilian meal for four at Porto Alegre Brazilian Grill and Meat Market ($131.96 value)

Atlanta: $59 for a Brazilian meal for two with one bottle of wine at Red & Green Brazilian Steakhouse ($110 value)

Philadelphia: $49 for a rodizio dinner with juices and desserts for two at Picanha Brazilian Grill, valid Tuesday–Friday ($85.51 value)