Churrascarias are a type of rodizio, but they specialize in serving meat and because of their extreme popularity are normally classified is a class of their own - in these restaurants waiters continuously come to the tables and slice different types of meat directly into the customers' plates. A red and green paper signal is given to the clients to signal the waiters to either keep or stop coming.

Churrascarias also offer a buffet table where clients can self-serve various additional side dishes such as vegetables, pastas, risottos, breads, cheeses, cold cuts, soups, and condiments. High-end churrascarias also include fish and sushi on the buffet table - for vegans, it is possible to accompany their meat-loving friends and enjoy a full meat-free meal just with the side dishes. High-end churrascarias serve special meats, such as rabbit and ostrich at no extra charge, but these dishes may not be on the menu and have to be specifically asked for - drinks, coffee, and desserts are never included in the fixed price and are generally expensive compared to the price of the courses.