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Tender Grill Gourmet Brazilian Kitchen

Saint James Park, California

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30 November 2019

Nothing less than exceptional food. The flavors were phenomenal and the portions were generous enough to feed my large family. I was not expecting how savory everything would be. Excellent stuff! Caught them at Santa Monica Brew Works on a Saturday afternoon! Score!! More...

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25 August 2019

Absolutely amazing and the workers are extremely nice and fun! I was parked in the red zone and One of the guys was nice enough to bring my food out to the car so that I did not get a ticket! Ordered the steak fries and they were delicious! More...

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18 August 2019

I always come here when it's at Santa Monica Brew Works. This is one of the better food trucks. I usually get the steak sandwich but today I tried the Steak Bowl. I was not disappointed at all. I might even like it better than the sandwich. The little yellow peppers they have on the side are a must try if you like a little bit of spice. The owner at the window is always very friendly. I will continue coming here. More...

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16 August 2019

super friendly crew, delicious food, really affordable, so many good things on the menu to try

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14 August 2019

Delicious food! I love their steak strogonoff bowl, huge serving, tender meat served over rice just like Brazilian style. We've tried different plates and they were all delicious though we've only had steak from them bc their steak is so tender and flavorful!

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9 August 2019

Met Ricardo - what great people! Sent my wife some extra goodies to cheer her up from her accident. Thank you! See you in two weeks!

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26 July 2019

I was apprehensive to try this place based on the menu and its descriptions, but I have to say, it went above and beyond my expectations! I ordered the Chicken Stroganoff Bowl (spicy).The sauce was flavorful, the chicken was tender and juicy, and the crispy potato bits paired nicely with the rice and seasoning. And for a food truck, my order came out in 5 minutes. Highly recommend if you come across it! More...

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23 July 2019

I ate a steak bowl from the truck when it was parked on 5th in front of the US Bank Tower today. Holy flavorful goodness! The steak was deliciously marinated and plentiful and the combination of rice and vegetables was so savory. I loved this meal!

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6 July 2019

Really good Brazilian food on the go! Service is great and the and they prepare the food in a timely manner. I definitely want to see these guys in LA more often.

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15 May 2019

The picanha steak sandwich or alone over fries is delicious! Perfectly medium rare and well seasoned. The stroganoff bowl is another one of my favorites. Ask for it spicy and you'll get some sriracha and chili for an extra kick. The cheese bread is different than the usual pao de queijo you'd find at MGrill or Fogo. Imagine that cheese bread had a baby with a mozzarella stick and you'd get the denser, cheesier but still chewy version that Tender Grill does. Churro bites are a bit small, but still good. The caramel ones were my fave. A lot of food trucks are just mediocre food, overpriced and a bit gimmicky. Tender Grill's not that. There's some good cooking happening in this little truck and I'm a fan. More...

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13 May 2019

Their picanha is fantastic we had the plate with rice and beans delicious extremely fresh and tasty and the coxinha perfect they provide spicy from Brazil and I loved it is hot but full of flavor I hope that they can came back to our condo soon I need try more items

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28 April 2019

Sooooo good! There food truck is great! They let me try out a new thing with the Pork fries by adding fried cheese! It was greedy which made it the perfect street food! All the flavors together matched pure bombness! Such a great experience! Thank you! More...

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4 April 2019

Easily one of the best food trucks I've had.  I've had a lot of food trucks over the past year due to it being a program they have of rotating selections each day at my work and I can say Tender Grill in terms of quality and flavor of food is easily the best, the rest of these five star reviews I can vouch for are accurate.  They have come to my work on several occasions now and everything I've tried off their menu has been impressive!  Probably one of the few trucks worth the overpricing that most food trucks in LA are guilty of! More...

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17 March 2019

I enjoyed the sausage bowl here. I was very hungry and this bowl was very flavorful and satisfying. I was very full afterwards. Very generous with the sausage.I would definitely eat here again and try different things. The menu has a lot of great options and even vegan options too. More...

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11 March 2019

Delicious food, very tasty and good service.  Bowls with rice, beans and chicken and beef with a little spice and it yummy good bye! Good pleasant environment, hat off to the Tender Grill More...

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12 February 2019

I bought a picana medium cooked with salad and oh boy! It was GOOD!The steak was plentiful, cooked well and marinated great. I don't know what dressing was on it - was pink - but it was delicious.Everything else was fresh.Not cheap, but worth it! More...

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8 February 2019

I got the spicy pork sandwich with fries. The sandwich is amazing. The crisp the pork to perfection and you can taste the lime they put on the pork and it give the sandwich a good tang you didn't expect. It's a must try.

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6 February 2019

The food was amazing! The pork and the steak were both equally very tender with great flavor. Definitly coming back to tasty teusday specifically for #tendergrill

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6 February 2019

The truck was at our apartment, I didn't expect much, once I tried it though, I was absolutely blown away by the food at the truck. So far, my favorite food truck in Los Angeles. More...

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6 February 2019

What can I say about Tender Grill? Is the best Picanha I found in USA, made me remember the real Brazilian flavor, mixed with white rice and the flavorous Pinto Beans with Farofa, oh my God! I definitely recommend their food and sandwiches for everyone that really wanna try an original Brazilian food!!! More...

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6 February 2019

These guys are awesome!! They catered our fundraiser at the end of July, and everyone was raving about the food, and asking for details about who was making it. The eggplant bruschetta is nothing short of amazing! Best Brazilian BBQ we've ever had!! More...

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6 February 2019

So here's the thing. I am an elementary school teacher and the Brazilian cheese bread at this truck made me yell "holy f****** shit balls of fire" in a public park. Because they were that good. I died and went to cheese bread heaven. Get them. A lot of them. More...

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6 February 2019

Amazing steak and arugula sandwich! The guys were super friendly and you can tell the young chef really enjoys what he does not only by the quality and flavor, but by his enthusiasm and excitement to watch happy customers. They really went above and beyond. Thank you #tendergrill ! More...

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6 February 2019

I had the chicken stroganoff. It was absolutely delicious! They are very careful how they pack the food, so by the time I got to my desk there was no leak, and the food as just as I would've had it in a restaurant. Love it!!!

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6 February 2019

I hired Tender Grill for my wife's birthday party, and they were the best!! They arrived on time, ready to cook and party! The guests loved the fresh food and the vast selection and were clawing for more. The meat was cooked absolutely perfect: Juicy, gooey, and yummy yummy! Thanks again tender grill, you guys are my number one food truck!!! More...

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6 February 2019

Literally the best Brazilian food around. Steak is incredible, high quality ingredients and clearly made with lots of love. Amazing service, highly recommend! Oh and ask for coxinha too. You'll love it. More...

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6 February 2019

One of the best - if not the best - food trucks in LA! Food is amazing, and service is stellar!

Tender Grill catered our party of 60. They are reasonably priced and were very easy to communicate with. We were debating between another popular BBQ food truck and Tender Grill, the price difference was a no brainer to go with Tender Grill, not to mention many of their dishes are gluten free and can made to accommodate other dietary restrictions.

On the day of our party, Tender grill team arrived on time to set up; the food was ready to be served as soon as our guests arrived! We wanted to use our own plates and utensils, and they were flexible to accommodate our requests.

We received so many compliments about the food - it was fresh, unique, and beyond delicious! We would definitely work with them again and would highly recommend them to anyone!
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19 January 2019

I ordered a napoli sandwich it was really really good salad was good I wanted to order more food! The hot sauce was very good too! Thank you will be following you for more good healthy eats! The cheese bites are yummy too! More...

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19 January 2019

Excellent food, great service. I ordered the Vegetable bowl with Salmon, the fish was so fresh and the Vegetables were delicious.

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2 January 2019

Used Tender Grill for a company lunch and they were great. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to work with. All of my coworkers loved the food and were thrilled with the variety of food that Tender Grill offered. I cannot say enough how happy we were with their quality food and service. More...

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14 December 2018

Found this jem on accident. Authentic home style Brazilian comfort food with a twist. I order one dish after the other and wish I have room for more. The steak was cooked perfectly, very tender. Loved that gluten free items where labeled. Hope to eat here again soon. More...

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22 November 2018

(Dined 07/14/18 SA @ 8:30pm): There was nothing tender about this Brazilian kitchen on wheels with its hearty eats and more of a general South American touch! I recently enjoyed a viewing of "The Warriors" during an Eat See Hear event at The Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown when I finally had my first eating encounter with Tender Grill Brazilian Kitchen Food Truck. Since I frequently attended, worked, or volunteered at the myriad of year-around events throughout Southern California, I was very familiar with this food truck but always found other options that called my tastebuds at the time. This time, I was a "Starvin' Marvin" and wanted to throw it done with their stuffed food bowls I saw everywhere. After my first experience, would it be a goal of mine to try their other dishes!?:QUICK BIO"Tender Grill is the first authentic gourmet Brazilian food truck in Los Angeles. Their delicious dishes are made from the finest USDA Prime meats and certified organic local produce. They serve the best dishes from South East of Brazil, like the unique steak cut picanha, homemade Brazilian pork sausage, black beans, white rice, farofa, creamy stroganoff and more, in addition to delicious Brazilian appetizers such as coxinha, pao de queijo, empadas, kibe, and more."PURCHASEPicanha Steak Strogonoff Bowl & Water ($12): A hearty serving of steak and mushroom slices in a creamy tomato sauce over white rice with extra fine potato sticks and green onions, this instantly reminded me of a Hungry Man meal because of its density and huge portion size. I surprised by the amount of steak and loved the tenderness eat piece offered. The mushroom slices were fresh with a good texture and seasoned flavor. The steamed white rice was fluffy while the medium-body tomato sauce held everything wonderfully together and warm. I felt the amount of potato sticks was excessive and at times stabbed the inside of your mouth. I spiced it up even more with a generous squeezing of Sriracha. I nearly had a happy food coma after I ate it all yelp.com/user_local_phot…!SERVICEThe tiny staff that consisted of one cook and one order-taker seemed to work well together as they kept the line flowing. From the time I ordered to when I received my complete meal was about a 10-minute wait (standard). I carefully carried my overflowing bowl, found a patch of grass by myself, and went to town! All was good here!PARKING (Varied; FREE this instance)Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the venue was at The Los Angeles State Historic Park which had plenty of onsite paid parking ($8.00 all day or by the hour) and a decent amount of both FREE and timed street parking along the main drag of Spring St. and all surrounding side streets (I chose this option). Another option was the nearby Chinatown Gold Line Station or hire a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber.ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCEYour standard self-sufficient food truck with exterior menus yelp.com/user_local_phot…, order and pick up windows, an area for condiments, napkins, and utensils yelp.com/user_local_phot…, no designated seating area, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and truck lighting glowed at night yelp.com/user_local_phot…. There were no TVs nor background music.ATTIRETotally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.OVERALLMy full belly at the time really appreciated Tender Grill Gourmet Brazilian Kitchen Food Truck and would definitely seek them out again! Outside of the Brazilian meat feasts I've indulged in, I wasn't too experienced or knowledgeable with other Brazilian fare. The prices were on par among the food truck scene, the menu selection was varied and plentiful, while the service was fine. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $12.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS More...

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7 November 2018

The food here is AMAZING!! I ended up getting food from this place 3x in 2 weeks. Ordered on a whim through ubereats and ordered the picanha steak sandwich, stroganoff bowl, and chicken sandwich. The two chicken dishes were very solid. The steak sandwich was even better (highly recommend). Moist, juicy, and the sauce was delicious. The service is also great. Super friendly guy running the truck. Ask to try their green sauce and Brazilian hot peppers. Get the sweet potato fries with the chicken sandwich and dip the fries in the sauce! More...

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27 October 2018

Authentic flavors, check. Fresh quality ingredients, check. Affordable prices, check. Variety and options, check. The options around LA for delicious AND authentic Brazilian food aren't as bountiful, I hadn't had as easy of a time being able to impress my wife, whose from Brazil - with Brazilian food until now, Tender Grill is the real deal. If you've longed for a true taste of Brazil or are just curious about trying something delicious and new you got to check it out. To this date we've tasted the grilled salmon, the chicken bowl, and the picanha plate as meals, all deliciously prepared and cooked perfectly, the proteins are always tender and bursting with flavor.They also have a variety of small bites that you can start with like coxinhas (bite sized breaded balls stuffed with chicken) and you can't forget the pão de queijo! For a first visit if I'd recomend an order of pão de queijo and coxinhas, the picanha bowl medium rare and an ice cold guaraná, sprinkle the farofa over the black beans, put that on top a slice of the steak, close your eyes, take the bite and you'll be transported to the land of samba, bossa nova, and the jogo bonito. A westside must! More...

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27 October 2018

I tried his food once and it was enough for me to decided that I'd hire Ricardo and his team to carter my weeding (mind you half of the party was Brazilian! ). Everyone of my guests was beyond happy and satisfied! The food is just amazing and is a authentic as it gets, definitely a must try! More...

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14 October 2018

This shit FIIIREEEE Ricardo and his crew fucked me up like yassssssssssss Hooked it UPPPP.

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8 October 2018

Picanha plate done right! Wow. Obrigado. I'll be back for more!

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26 September 2018

I had a delicious lunch from this food truck! I ordered the chicken plate, and the grilled chicken was marinated, tender and juicy. I tried these tiny Brazilian peppers as a condiment and they are my new favorite. More...

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25 September 2018

Amazing Steak, Salmon, and Farofa. Workers on the truck even spoke humored me and spoke Portuguese with me.

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19 September 2018

Today I had the chicken stroganoff, but passed on the potato sticks on top.  It was pretty decent and filling.

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17 September 2018

Gotta say this is pretty bomb!!! Nice to have a steak (I got mine with a salad instead if fries or rice) for lunch. Cooked perfectly and tastes great! !! Seriously, was a little worried but after the first bite that worry went out the window!! More...

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11 September 2018

Tender Grill catered my wedding and I really wish I could give 20 stars on here.  Everything was phenomenal.  From the food, to the service, we hired them as caterers and they left feeling like family.  My family is Brazilian so having great Brazilian food was really important to us.  Every guest was blown away by the quality of food and the level of impeccable service.  As a bride, Ricardo at Tender Grill and the whole staff made my wedding day magical, and 100 times less stressful.  The Picanha was my favorite but everything from the stroganoff to the salmon to the coixinhas blew me away!!! They set up buffet style and brought the truck to cook from.  Everyone was so kind and professional and the food was hot and fresh for every guest.  We had 150 people so it is not easy to find someone to cater to that many people successfully! If you are looking for a caterer for literally any event and are looking for someone dependable with super delicious food, I HIGHLY recommend Tender Grill.  THANK YOU!!!! More...

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27 August 2018

Amazing, mouthwatering delicious goodness!! Everything was perfection. The best Brasilian food truck hands down. I can't wait to have it again. I ordered the Picanha steak plate, yummy. Thank you Tender Grill, for making such delicious quality food! More...

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20 August 2018

This guys has rela brazilian taste without charge you a lot. Many of restaurants in los angeles they called theirselfs as brazilian restaurant but they are not even closer. This guys from tender grill are able to make a real brazilian food, tasteful and FAIR price. Give them a shot you won't regret More...

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27 July 2018

One of the most delicious picahna and Fries, the best soft bread ! Highly recommend this Brazilian dish! Glad I discovered this place !

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22 July 2018

Delicious. Faro rice cooked perfectly, picanha steak cooked perfectly (one order med-rare, one med-well.)  They even threw in a couple little Brazilian gems, not on the menu, which we asked for incase they might have them! My (admittedly, rather low) expectations were resoundingly exceeded!They need to fix their ubereats page! More...

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30 May 2018

As someone who eats out every meal, every single day, I've eaten a good number of steak and other sandwiches.  The Picanha sandwich is my favorite sandwich in LA.  Simply, the steak used is tender and delicious -- it's a Brazilian cut, with the right mix of marbled meat and fat to give it that extra flavor.  I had A5 wagyu twice last week, and the Picanha steak comes very close to being just as mouth watering as I remember those cuts.The flavors surrounding the steak are just right.  The ciabatta bread, mozzarella, tomatoes and arugula pair perfectly with the steak.  Every now and then, a dish blows me away.  I'll be coming back for plenty more. More...

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6 May 2018

This place has the best food and even better service! Muito obrigada!!! The sweet potatoes are so so yummy!!!

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3 May 2018

Encontrei hoje chegando ao trabalho! Não resisti! Strogonoff que salva a vida e mata a saudade da terrinha! Nice guys! Amazing food! ��

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24 April 2018

This food truck came to our apartment complex in Studio City tonight so I decided to check it out. I ordered the steak sandwich with fries - total was around $14. The steak was salty and juicy, cooked perfectly and super tender. The sandwich was overall very well put together with greens and tomatoes. The only thing that I noticed was the bread got soggy very quickly. Fries were perfectly cooked. Pretty solid truck and the cashier was super nice. More...

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