Fogo De Chão Opens West Covina Location Nov. 2
The Brazilian steakhouse chain opens its 13th Southern California restaurant at Eastland Center on November 2, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Dining Out
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Fogo De Chão, a nearly 50-year-old Brazilian steakhouse chain, will open its 13th Southern California location in West Covina on November 2, 2026. The restaurant will donate 10% of its first week of sales to Shepherd's Pantry.
Why it matters
The opening adds another dining option to West Covina's growing restaurant scene, which West Covina City Manager Milan Mrakich said includes Texas Roadhouse, Round1 Arcade, Chop Teriyaki, Molly Tea, Marisco's Choix, and Porto's Cafe. The first-week donation directs part of the opening's sales toward local food assistance.
The restaurant is located at 2625 E. Eastland Center Drive and will offer All Day Happy Hour with $6 handcrafted cocktails. The company has not disclosed the expected dollar value of the first-week donation to Shepherd's Pantry.
The players
Fogo De Chão
A nearly 50-year-old Brazilian steakhouse restaurant chain that began in Brazil and operates locations across the United States.
Milan Mrakich
The city manager of West Covina, California, who oversees municipal operations and economic development in the city.
The details
The West Covina location, designed with the firm Harrison, features an open churrasco grill where seasoned proteins are cooked over an open flame and servers circle the dining room offering roasted meats. The restaurant includes a Market Table, an indoor Bar Fogo, and All Day Happy Hour.
Timeline
- November 2, 2026: Fogo De Chão's West Covina restaurant opens.
Local Dining Trend
West Covina City Manager Milan Mrakich said Fogo De Chão joins Texas Roadhouse, Round1 Arcade, Chop Teriyaki, Molly Tea, Marisco's Choix, and Porto's Cafe in investing in the city's dining scene. The opening continues a recent pattern of national and regional chains expanding into West Covina.
West Covina diners will have a new full-service churrasco option with All Day Happy Hour pricing at $6 for handcrafted cocktails. Guests who visit during the opening week may also support local food assistance through the 10% donation to Shepherd's Pantry.
The takeaway
A new Fogo De Chão in West Covina opens November 2, 2026, offering a Market Table, Bar Fogo, and daily happy hour, with 10% of its first week's sales going to Shepherd's Pantry.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
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