Restaurante O'Brasileiro Rodizio — Winston's verdict
22-year-old Brazilian rodizio steakhouse owned by Jorge Mario Vélez and Bibiana Mejía, at Mall San Pablo on the Pereira-Armenia highway. 1,200 m² over two levels, 'Premios la Barra' national service award.
Jorge Mario Vélez and Bibiana Mejía opened O'Brasileiro Rodizio after years working at Brazilian steakhouses in Spain. The full flagship is 1,200 square meters across two floors at Mall San Pablo on the Pereira-Armenia route, with parking for hundreds, live music nightly, and one of Colombia's most-recognized rodizio programs (Premios la Barra recipient for regional and national service). The meat service runs tableside until you turn the cube to red — cadera en pimienta and punta de anca are the standout cuts, lomo de cerdo for those wanting pork. The salad bar is enormous and the dessert program competitive. Reserve for Saturday dinner.
Highlights
- Owners: Jorge Mario Vélez + Bibiana Mejía, trained in Spain
- 22 years in business
- 1,200 m² flagship at Mall San Pablo
- Premios la Barra winner (regional + national service)
- Live music + full cocktail bar nightly
- One of Colombia's biggest rodizio operations