Ask a regular why they keep returning to 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse, and the answer is rarely just the meat. It's that the Brazilian steakhouse in North Dallas is still run by the two people who opened it — and it shows, from the first cut carved tableside to the last plate cleared.
Who Owns 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse?
12 Cuts has been family-owned since it opened at 18010 Dallas Pkwy in August 2019, founded by husband-and-wife team Juarez DeConto and Alda Boiani (Dallas Observer). Before starting their own restaurant, the pair spent roughly 30 years immersed in Brazil's gaucho cooking tradition, including helping bring the first Fogo de Chão to the United States in 1997. That background is why regulars often spot Boiani or DeConto walking the dining room — they're still the ones making sure every table gets it right.
What's Included in the 12 Cuts Churrasco Experience?
The churrasco experience at 12 Cuts means continuous tableside service of meat carved fresh off the Churrasco grill, brought to your table by gaucho-trained servers until you turn the card to "no more, please." Guests can expect a rotation built around 12 signature cuts — think picanha, filet mignon, ribeye, fraldinha, lamb chops, and grilled pineapple — plus Brazilian sausage and bacon-wrapped chicken. Each cut is sliced tableside to your preference, so the person next to you can order rare while you go medium, without either of you flagging down a second server.
What Makes the Salad Bar and Bar Menu Stand Out?
Beyond the churrasco rotation, 12 Cuts offers a gourmet salad bar built around fresh, organic produce, alongside Brazilian side dishes and a full bar and lounge pouring wine and cocktails. It's a detail that matters for mixed groups — the guest who wants a lighter meal or skips meat entirely still gets a full, satisfying spread, not an afterthought salad plate.
Why Do North Dallas Diners Choose 12 Cuts Over the Competition?
North Dallas has more than one Brazilian steakhouse, but 12 Cuts is the one where the founders' names are still on the door, not a regional office. That ownership model shapes everything from the menu (built around what DeConto and Boiani learned over three decades in the churrascaria business) to the service style, where the goal is a dining room that feels looked-after rather than processed. For diners choosing between a corporate chain and a locally run kitchen, that difference tends to show up in the details — the pacing of service, the willingness to accommodate a dietary need, the sense that someone who cares is nearby.
How Do I Reserve a Table or Book a Private Group at 12 Cuts?
Reservations for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch can be made directly at 12cutssteakhouse.com or by calling (469) 779-7012. Groups of eight or more are encouraged to call at least a week ahead so the team can prepare seating and, if needed, one of the private dining spaces built for celebrations, corporate dinners, and networking events. Whether it's a date night for two or a table for twenty, the same family that opened the doors in 2019 is still the one confirming the reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 12 Cuts locally owned?
Yes. 12 Cuts has been family-owned and operated since it opened in North Dallas in August 2019.
How many cuts of meat does 12 Cuts serve?
Twelve — the restaurant's name comes directly from its signature rotation of tableside-carved cuts, including picanha, filet mignon, ribeye, and lamb chops.
Does 12 Cuts take reservations for large groups?
Yes. Groups of eight or more should call (469) 779-7012 at least a week in advance to reserve a table or private dining space.
Is there a non-meat option at 12 Cuts?
Yes. The organic salad bar and Brazilian sides can be ordered on their own for guests who want a lighter or vegetarian meal.
Ready to see what 12 cuts, one Churrasco grill, and a genuinely family-run kitchen can do for your next dinner? Reserve your table or call (469) 779-7012 to plan a group visit.