US-based family-owned restaurant chain Texas de Brazil Churrascaria has opened its first location in South Carolina.

Located at the upscale Haywood Mall in Greenville, the new restaurant will be the brand’s 65th location.

It features a large private dining room that can accommodate up to 75 guests and a grill side table for smaller groups of diners to watch the gauchos skewer and grill the meat.

It claims that all its meats are cooked over an open flame using natural wood charcoal to give them a deeper and more intense flavour.

The salad area selections include artisan breads, imported cheeses and grilled vegetables. The brand will also offer a wide range of Churrasco selections such as beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage cuts.

Texas de Brazil president Salim Asrawi said: “We are eager to bring the art of churrasco and rodizio-style service to our first South Carolina location.

“We are confident our concept and Brazilian cuisine will be a great addition to the Greenville community and look forward to offering the residents and visitors a unique option for those seeking a dining experience like no other.”

In July this year, Texas de Brazil opened a new restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Located in Briarwood Mall, the new restaurant is the brand’s second location in the state.