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    Sabor Brazilian Grill

    4.4 (135 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BBQ Combo Plate
    Angelia V.

    Loved this little hole in the wall Brazilian restaurant. We came here on a Friday evening and were seated quickly. It wasn't too busy. The staff was friendly, attentive and service was quick. They have a variety of Brazilian snacks, drinks and candy/chocolate at the front for purchase as well. We ordered the cheese bread, polenta fries, fish plate, bbq plate. I only took a picture of the bbq plate because I got distracted before the rest of the food arrived lol. All the food was amazing! The steak tasted homemade. It was cooked exactly how I like my steak. The fish was battered just the right amount and perfectly crispy! The bread and veggies were all delicious as well. Our dishes came with sides of veggies, rice and beans. It was plenty of food to share between a toddler and 2 adults! Excellent quality food and great service. Wish we had something like this close to home. Would definitely recommend.

    James V.

    Flavorful food! Came here for a friend's birthday and we chose this spot on the recommendation of a Brazilian colleague. Great neighborhood option with friendly service and pride of ownership. Easy parking. For the most part, the dishes were outstanding. Flavorful, well prepared, and with great ingredients. We loved the classic pichana and sausage. Paired excellently with black beans and the vinegar in chile hot sauce. Yum.

    Farofa
    Myphuong L.

    We came here on a Friday at 5:30 and it was just us 4 and another party. The restaurant is not that big and about two large tables had reserved signs. At about 6pm, this place was completely packed and they had live music! Too bad we had somewhere to be. It's one of those places where you order at the register first then seat yourself. I appreciate that their on line menu had photos for every dish. Everything looked delicious. I got the bbq platter plate ($37) shared between 2. Had 2 pieces of chicken, 2 sausages, 3 pieces of sirloin, veggie (zucchini, bell peppers, onions), side of beans, rice, and farofa. This is the larger version of the combo plate for $25. Everything was tasty and flavorful. Except the chicken was on the dry side. I've never had farofa before. You drizzle it on the meat or rice and beans. It has a mild taste, almost no flavor. It's supposed to enhanced but didn't do anything for me. I also got the beef pastel ($6). It was one large pastry. Also got the crème de papaya ($6.50). The dessert was fresh papaya with vanilla ice cream and cassis liqueur. The papaya was not as sweet but refreshing.

    Andrea W.

    I decided to try a different option for Brazilian food instead of going to my usual place. I'm glad I did. I can say their Coxinha is the best I've had in San Diego. Great size, amazing filling. It arrived hot and super fresh. Usually coxinha can be tricky because many times the filling is a bit dry. Not this one :) I also tried their kibe. It was a bit thin and not as flavorful as I expected. Will try other options next time. I'm super happy I gave them a try! :)

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    Lam B.

    Sabor Brazilian Grill offers a taste of Brazilian cuisine without breaking the bank for an AYCE experience. Parking is for free and it's not too difficult to nab a spot to the side of the Grocery Outlet. At the entrance, they have a small section where you can get unique snacks and drinks such as biscoito de polvilho and guarana antarctica. There was only one server assisting the whole restaurant so it could take a while to get your order and food. =YUM= *Margherita Pastel: described to us as similar to an empanada. I enjoyed the exterior pastry as it was thinner and flakier than that of an empanada, while the interior remained gooey and light. Nice appetizer that wouldn't bog you down despite being filled with cheese. *Picanha Plate: 10/10 would recommend. Juicy and perfectly medium rare. The picanha was well seasoned and the plate was well balanced with rice, beans and roasted vegetables. *Grilled Pineapple: traditional and simple dessert. Took a while to prepare so order it early. Hot pineapple with cinnamon and sugar. =MEH= *Beef Pastel: pastry was still tasty but the beef inside was very dry. Needed something to add moisture or bind all the beef bits. Meat wasn't flavorful and could have really benefited from a sauce. *Coxinha: aka chicken croquette. Dense but a bit bland. Wasn't as filled with chicken as I hoped and the cheese was non existent. Preferred the stretch of the margherita pastel. *Pineapple Juice: tasted diluted. Overall if you want that sweet, juicy picanha, Sabor Brazilian Grill definitely delivers. The appetizers were a hit or miss but I still enjoyed trying dishes that weren't commonly found elsewhere. Even if you're not as adventurous, the $17 picanha plate is more than worth stopping by. Waiting for the day they add sauces to make this place 5 stars.

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    Sue G.

    Oh my gosh I hate this place for being far from where we live!! We stumbled here because it's located in front of the car dealership where we got our car. This place made me want to go back and visit Brazil. Of course I had their Brazilian coffee for lunch and bought their ground beans to go LoL. The food is great for my taste. There were only a few customers when we ate lunch on a Monday. Service was good, restroom is outdated but not filthy-looking. I recommend trying this place out

    Swan L.

    Solid. A few little tables are placed outside on the sidewalk for outdoor dining. On a week night, it was quite empty and only a few customers coming by for takeout orders. We couldn't resist the PÃO DE QUEIJO (Brazilian cheese bread). For $5 it came with five tiny bites, but they were delicious light and cheesy bites (like eating a cheese-it in little pastry form). For my entree, I was feeling stew-y, so I had the Moqueca fish dish. It was two modest sized cod stewed in coconut milk based broth. I almost thought I was eating Thai food. It was tangy and sweet with mild heat. The cod was tender and melted away. Not a lick was left from my plate. I just wished the portions were a bit bigger.

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    Emmett T.

    Several months ago I read that Sabor Brazilian Grill was going to migrate south from Encinitas and open a location in Point Loma. The last time I drove past this strip of businesses, the suite looked nowhere near ready for prime time. To my surprise, I found out the restaurant recently opened this month. I have been waiting for another place that serves Brazilian cuisine without splurging at one of the all you can eat buffets. Four tables were stationed outside the front door to accommodate dine-in eating which was what I did. The front page of the menu listed several appetizers and a little over a dozen entrees. On Saturday and Sunday, the kitchen prepares Feijoada which is considered the national dish of Brazil. The back page contained items like burgers, sliders, salads, acai (bowl or smoothie), beverages, and desserts. I started my meal with a Chicken Croquette ($4.50). The Brazilian pastry snack was stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and shaped like a large teardrop. The filling was very smooth and tasty. My entree was the Combo Plate ($21). It featured grilled picanha (top sirloin cap), chicken breast, and beef sausage served along with white rice, black beans, grilled seasonal vegetables, and farofa which was yuca (or cassava) flour. The sirloin was cooked to a perfect medium-rare as I had asked. None of the meats were over-salted which allowed the flavors from the beans and vegetables to meld nicely. The degree of char on the chicken and sausage was perfect. Every item on the plate was well proportioned. The value across all the entrees was excellent as each one was less than $20 except the Combo Plate and the BBQ Platter for two. When you add the price to the food quality and the service, I gave this new branch of Sabor Brazilian Grill a five star rating.

    Takes one to know one, Brazil!
    Natalya C.

    Jessica was so sweet and attentive to my family of 7! My mom and her we're able to bond on the culture and cuisine and she was really kind and informative and their good karma jar is so sweet. They have authentic cuisine that sings to the heart of Brazil, this place is a secret hidden gem. The music is AUTHETIC, the wall art AUTHENTIC, and the vibration being so close to the beach, The vibes are immaculate, this is a hidden treasure, 10/10 Food, VIBE Presentation of Cuisine And the STAFF- Jessica made it all come together.

    Karen L.

    Wow wow wow, they literally have the best restaurants in the same commercial complex. I was hoping Euphoria would be open since we can now out door dine but I am glad it wasn't. Sabor Brazilian Grill is a 10/10 restaurant. It's soooo good. My son had the hot dog kids meal with the strawberry and banana shake, my main squeeze ordered their Sunday/Saturday Feijoda which he really liked but liked my Picanha plate better. I asked for medium rare and they brought it out beautifully. My steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The rise wasn't too salty and not wet, cooked perfectly. I am so surprised not more people have come here. I also ordered a glass of the Malbec and it paired well with my meal. Next time I come here, I will order dessert. This is a must go place if you are in the area.

    Picanha Plate
    Andre Y.

    What an awful place! Paid over 17$ for a picanha plate and got two small slivers of what could be over cooked chewy hard to bite leather tasting picanha. How do you over cook this kind of cut of meat???? And no salt, just gross. I had better tasting meat at Denny's. Hungry??? Don't eat here.

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    Yueming Q.

    Small and neighborhood style restaurant. It's not easy to find a Brazilian restaurant in San Diego. My husband chose this place because it's unique and looking delicious online. I ordered a weekend special dish - a black bean stew with sausage and beef, quite delicious, definitely not a normal dish I regularly eat. My husband burger is nice too. Overall, it's a good place.

    Combo Plate
    Taylor L.

    I was recommended this spot by a Brazilian coworker and it did not disappoint. The combo plate had a little bit of everything, which was great to be able to try and was very filling.

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    Everything is amazing. We come here weekly to eat moqueca and feijoada. The service is the BEST EVER and I am very impressed!

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