Steakhouse Fogo de Chao signs lease in Hughes Center

Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao has signed a long-term restaurant lease in the Hughes Center business park in Las Vegas, taking over the former Cozymel's Mexican restaurant.

It's expected to open later this year, though no specific date has been announced.

Fogo de Chao, named one of America's top restaurants by the Zagat Survey, will have 17 locations in the United States and six in Brazil.

Fogo de Chao co-founder Jair Coser said the restaurant plans to hire more than 70 local employees at Hughes Center.