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    Sabor Cocina Mexicana

    3.8 (955 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SABOR COCINA MEXICANA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken tortilla soup
    Matty A.

    My all time favorite for food and drinks Francisco is the best server always request his station ! The decor is authentic ! The margaritas are the best !!

    Churros
    Lauren Y.

    We arrived on a Friday night around 7:25 and there was a 20 minute wait to be seated indoors, and no waiting to sit outdoors. I, of course, forgot my jacket so indoors it was. (It did look like they had heaters outside though - not too sure if they were turned on). We were seated around 7:40 and we had two waiters. We asked what the margarita flavors of the day were, and they had hibiscus, jicama cucumber, and a jalapeño pineapple. I opted for the jalapeño pineapple, while my partner got the Sabor. For appetizers we ordered the trio dip and taquitos. For entrees, we ordered the al pastor street tacos, and Enchiladas Sabor. For dessert we ordered the nutella filled churros. I believe our bill was around $135. Pros: everything came out so quickly! Drinks were LARGE. Timing of the food: Drinks were out in five minutes, appetizers in ten mins of ordering, and entrees in fifteen minutes of ordering. The service was also great. Our waiter came in and checked on us, but wasn't overbearing. The quality of the food was also great. I kept saying everything felt very elevated and a great place to go for a nice dinner. I did not do any research before coming here. This was a place that my partner chose, so the two comments that I made (which I later found out was also commonly noted on Yelp) was that the Chips & Salsa were not free, and that my enchiladas did not come with rice and beans. Typically, when I go out for Mexican food, there are certain things I look forward to, so I was a little thrown off that they weren't provided here. The trio dip was a great option because it did have a bean dip as well as salsa, but it was just a bummer that it was an extra charge. Overall: great service, quality of food, very efficient, and plenty of parking.

    Crepas Mexicana
    Peter H.

    After being out in the sun the whole morning, a group of us stopped for lunch in this beautifully designed and well-ventilated restaurant. Upon first impressions, you'll notice brick walls combined with striking decor such as crosses, candles, and black-and-white paintings of women in traditional wear. The sunshine brought in some warmth to the main hall, though we were seated in a sectioned off area on the left which was more dimly lit. All the while, songs from Luis Miguel's catalogue were playing in the background. Everything that was ordered was presented with delicate precision. I was particularly interested in the Crepas Mexicana, and when it was served the folks around me give the dish the proper amount of oohs and ahhs. Layered poblano crepes filled with shredded chicken and avocado on top of a yellow bell pepper sauce base that was both velvety and hearty. Since it was also one of our friend's birthday, the waitstaff brought out a bowl of ice cream with a candle.

    Pink Seniorita Cocktail and Guava cocktail in the background - delightful!
    Robin W.

    Monday Night Dinner on the outdoor patio. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating areas perfect for date night! The lighting and vibe are well suited for an elevated Mexican meal. We started with our drinks- 1 beer, 1 Pink Seniorita Margarita and 1 Pear Vodka Guava cocktail- all were delightful! The service was friendly and attentive bringing us chips and salsa and more salsa upon request. We ordered the shrimp tacos that were rich, but delicious! My daughter and I split the chicken burrito and the Pastor street tacos. The burrito had very good flavor and the pork tacos did as well. We left feeling very satisfied and would definitely go back.

    Chips and three dips
    Azsure D.

    What a gorgeous restau and such superb service. The outdoor dining is lush and relaxing. Highly recommend. We came in for drinks and apps. The margs are as bigs as your head. They are well made and quality. We ordered three dips and chips. They are fresh. I would have preferred some spice but I realize not everyone likes spicy like I do. I cannot praise the service and staff enough.

    Crepas Mexicana   And seasonal pina margarita
    Morgan M.

    Been here so many times in the last ten years of living in the SCV and it's always been good. Never once have we had a bad experience with service or food, which is an incredible feat in my book. Tonight we dined with Sergio as our waiter and he was so nice, helpful and attentive! The chicken dish I got was amazing. 10/10 The margaritas were good as always and the ambience is always wonderful. If you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for?

    Chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce.
    Sheri S.

    Great date night restaurant with authentic Mexican fare. Cool vibe and attentive servers.

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Freddy S.

    Food was great. For the price I just felt like it should have came with beans and rice. Then they charge you for the chips and salsa. Am left like... isn't this a restaurant. Feels like a great place for dinner. Looks really romantic. Maybe that's what you're paying for. Service was fast.

    Miks C.

    Super convenient parking (lot!) .. Clean restaurant, friendly staff. Food was ok. Was expecting more taste. It lacked salt to me. I felt the burrito was missing stuff, and tacos lacked taste. Taquito was bland. Outside seating is nice! Not sure will be back.. was expecting much more.

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    Always a great meal and excellent cocktails! Been coming here since they opened and have never been disappointed

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    5 months ago

    Delicious food and the best service! Always good vibes at Sabor! So many options to choose from! Margaritas are always a must

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    3 months ago

    Love going to Sabor, always great food, friendly waiters and very accommodating for our big family

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    The food is always great. The drinks are amazing and the service is always friendly and professional, and the ambience is spectacular!

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    Ask the Community - Sabor Cocina Mexicana

    Are you allowing for delivery or take-out during the stay at home order?

    Hi there! At this point we are not. But hopefully we will be opening soon.

    How and when is happy hour. Any good?

    They don't do happy hour anymore :(

    Anyone know if they have a happy hour?

    Monday thru Thursday 2 - 6 PM in the bar or patio only.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes, it is $15.

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