Great food & friendly staff. I had their Lamb Appetizer Special, their "Bistec Enchilado" & the mango Juice with real fruit. It was my first time trying Cuban Food and I totally loved this place! read more

Sabor De Cuba - Lamb - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Stopped here for lunch after running errands and dropping my son off at college. Coming from New York and of being Caribbean it's hard to found good food I could relate to. Any place out of New York consider Mexican being Spanish food which is not the case. Service was great and place super clean. Waiter very attentive. On to the food. Flavorful and delish. Omg cooked to perfection. The only thing that took me back was the additional charge for garlic sauce for plantains. I feel that should come with it. My son had the coffee and he said it was like a cup of coffee back home in the Island. When my son says now her knows where he can go when he misses home and especially home cooking says a lot. I only gave it 4 stars as I felt I was getting Nickeled and dimed for dipping sauces, which should be automatic. Other than that planning to bring the rest of my family who are the tougher critics. read more

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Splendid Cuban food in a homey, inviting atmosphere. My server, Nevada, was an absolute darling and made me feel right at home. I ordered the special: grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and veggies (think fajitas, minus the tortillas) with vegetarian black beans and rice, and sweet plantain. Such a delicious meal. The meats and seafood were succulent and well seasoned, and the sides were a perfect complement. It was a filling and generous portion of food... so much so that sadly, I had no room for dessert :( Next time... read more

Sabor De Cuba - Grilled beef, shrimp and chicken platter. It's not on the menu, but it's one of their specials. Ask for it... it's delicious. - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Delicious cubano sandwich. The chicken soup and lentil soup were flavorful and filling. Service was attentive, friendly, and professional. Highly recommend read more

Delicious food. Just ordered one of the specials via DoorDash. Pollo en Crema is AMAZING! The plantains that come with it are great. read more

Great food and service. Food truck is super. Can't beat the Cubano sandwich. Best in the area.

Cafecito was on point. Service was good and the food was great. It would level up if they had more of a variety of side sauces. Mojo y pique should be a must have with los Chicharrones de puerco or at least un curtido por el lado. Sadly you have to ask for that if not you can will not get any. read more

The bistec enchilada I got to take home was terrible, absolutely a waste of $21. I had croquets de jamon that tasted like frozen Goya croquets and ceviche, which was over priced. Only good thing was the waiter was good, friendly and attentive. read more

Came here for a quick bite while traveling. Placed in the incredibly cute downtown Frederick area, our food came quickly, the service is unbeatable, and the food was brilliantly flavorful. My friend tried one of their sandwiches which looked so good I almost regret not getting it. I say almost because my entree was perfectly cooked, and I wouldn't have changed a thing. I will absolutely be returning if possible. read more

Ordered takeout, it was really bad. I seriously don't get the positive reviews. Yelpers you let me down! I spent time in NY and FL and have had really good Cuban food. This place is sadly no where near in comparison. My wife and I both ordered ropa vieja, a national cuban dish. We were so excited to have it, but it was such a disappointment. Poorly flavored tomato sauce, is what it tasted like. It was so bad, we were just sad and tossed it. If you're a Cuban restaurant and you can't get ropa vieja right, that says a lot, none of which is good. Can I recommend this place? I really wanted to, but I cannot tell a lie. read more

I was out with the girls and wanted some sangria with something to share and pick at while we caught up. On the menu given is aw the shrimp and immediately decided that's what i wanted to nibble on. Man! i wish i ordered two apps instead! The combo of the avocado, bread and shrimp with the almost pico de gallo but hot version was perfect like a open faced sandwich in a way. My friend ordered the empanadas that were delicious. Outside crust was flaky and held its shape. We found our new happy hour spot! No picture of the sangria but just know it's a pitcher and it went down smoothly. It's a must order! read more

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Todo sabor. All flavor. It was like being in Miami again. The food was delicious. I had the pernil, with rice beans and yucca. Delicious and the portions were huge. There service was great and the accommodated a group of 8 and the ambiance was like being in a Havana cabana. read more

This restaurant is casual and the food is really good. I organized a larger group and was able to call and make a reservation. Delicious: Shrimp Special w cream sauce and plantains. Yucca fries. Garlics bread. Beef and chicken empanadas. Green sauce is a must! Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knew the menu well (something you'd think is a given w staff but isn't always). She recommended things to us which was great! Con: Street parking may not be available so you'll have to go to a garage. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Shrimp Special - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We walked in and our large group was seated promptly. The service was excellent and the waiters were great. Our party ordered the milanesa chicken, veggie platters, paella, and the cubano sandwich. All the dishes were excellent. However, the milanesa chicken was all breading and no chicken (very very thin slice). The manager came over and rectified the situation promptly, and apologized. The milanesa is the sole reason I give this place a 4/5. The mojito drinks were made with the right amount of alcohol which was excellent, and they even put in fresh fruits such as pineapple, blueberries and strawberries. 5/5. Lastly, the cuban coffee (colada) was amazing-- reminded me of my times in Miami. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Milanesa - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

One of the best Cuban Restaurants in the area. The service is friendly, the atmosphere displays a lot of culture. The food is amazing; especially their delicious pork morsels. Even served a seasonal mojito with great chunks of watermelon which made the flavor even more refreshing than the fresh mint did! Having been to Cuba the cigar/ trinket display by the restrooms are authentic. The uniforms are reminiscent of classic guayaberas (cigar shirts). Overall, a wonderful experience. They lost a star b/c the ropa vieja was too soupy. Otherwise, you can go wrong with any of their appetizers; all were full of flavor. I would highly recommend, which is why we keep coming back! read more

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Almost 10 years later, this restaurant continues to be my go-to place for out-of-town friends.

Unexpectedly dropped by for a quick fix and was served immediately by a lovely young lady with a great smile and wonderful disposition. The shrimp in cream sauce was a Cuban version of Pasta Primavera .... fresh and delicious. Sabor de Cuba is a good representation of why Patrick Street is a great destination. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Shrimp in cream sauce with Avocado and Plantains - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The worst mojito I ever had ! Food was bland with no seasoning Had to pay extra for sauce read more

My wife and I ate here Friday evening. We ordered the paella for dinner and the fried yucca con mojo and the ham croquetas to nosh on while we waited. My wife ordered a cojito (a mojito with the lime and mint blended and filtered, that my wife said was good) and I sipped on a Negra Modelo. The appetizers were excellent. No so for the paella. It was seriously underseasoned, and there was not a trace of saffron flavor. No peas, either. The fish (¿pargo rojo?) and shrimp were overcooked. One positive note on the paella: the tostones and maduros gave the dish a nice Cuban (vs. Spanish) touch. The ambiance was okay, and the service was good. One negative is that, for some reason unbeknownst to us, they decided to mop the floor while we were eating. We were sitting a couple of tables from the bar - perhaps someone had spilled something. Nevertheless, the aroma of wet mop did not enhance the flavors of the food. We probably won't be back. read more

Great food, excellent service! The Cuban is well done - I have also had a few entrees which are very good. I wish they had chicken palomilla in the menu along with the steak. read more

The service, food, ambience and music is wonderful. The servers are great and efficient. Wait time is understandable for a busy place. I loved everything about this place read more

Huge shout out to Henry who took care of us tonight! Brought the entire family this trip because this is hands down the best place to grab some Cuban food in the DMV area. However, since this is our third visit I think I should finally give this place the credit it's due! Out first trip was a to-go order of Vaca Frita, some jupinas (pineapple soda - if this sounds weird to you, just trust me and thank me later) and a Cubano. Hands down THE best Cuban sandwich I've ever had (sorry Florida)! It was late and I tried to only eat half but it was too good to put down. The sandwich is served on classic Cuban bread that is soft but has the perfect chew once pressed. The roasted pork is full of flavor, juicy and perfectly tender. The honey ham and Swiss cheese is the perfect combination of salty and gooey that this sandwich requires. The pickles are thick, juicy and the perfect condiment. The mustard is light and does not overpower the sandwich like many Cubans tend to do. Seriously, I could write an entire review on just this sandwich, so just stop what you're doing and order one...I'll wait. The vaca frita was also good, but let's be honest, the true star was the Cubano. The food was so delicious that we went back a week later to enjoy an afternoon lunch with the family. Service was excellent again and we tried a few new dishes to include Bistec de Palomilla with Congri (rice and beans mixed together), some tostones and yuca frita (and two more Cubanos if I'm being honest). Also had a colada (strong Cuban coffee with more sugar than any trainer would ever approve of, shhh). Made the hour trek out here again tonight with a group of 13. Staff was super friendly and accommodating and Henry was the rockstar who singlehandedly took care of us all night. We tried (yes, another Cubano - don't judge) the Ropa Vieja con tostones, maduros, y yuca frita. The ropa vieja was tender, salty and full of flavor. The olives and capers are blended in so don't let that keep you from trying it. Masitas de Puerco came deep fried and perfectly crunchy, but not dry at all. To top it all off, we ordered a round of coladas for half the family and left full and happy. We'll definitely be back (for a Cubano) and more. :) Maybe next time I'll remember to take photos before inhaling my food. Oops. read more

Honestly one of my favorite Cuban restaurants (and I've been to lots, both in DC, and elsewhere). Sabor de Cuba is also probably the first Cuban restaurant I went to so it'll always hold a special place in my heart. The sizzling shrimp appetizer is a refreshing combination of shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, white wine sauce, and Cuban bread. My favorite dish is the grilled red snapper, which is flaky, not overcooked. It comes with black beans, which don't have a ton of spice so the flavor of the beans really comes through. The sweet plantains are consistently perfect: very ripe, not too greasy and just the right amount of crunch. Their house white wine ginger vinaigrette adds a fantastic burst of flavor to their salads. Now the entrees are good, but let me tell you about dessert! Their tres leches is hands down the best tres leches I have had. The milk is always soaked the entire way through the cake, the cake always has perfect, just-a-bit-coarse texture, and the whipped cream and raspberry drizzle top it off perfectly. Amazing. My one complaint is that their food is not very vegetarian friendly. They do have a veggie platter which consists of rice, beans, plantains, and a salad (and maybe yucca too, can't remember). While this is fine, I think their veggie offerings can be expanded, and would benefit their menu as a whole. read more

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I've been following Sabor de Cuba for awhile and finally decided to give it a try. I ordered: - Classic Mojito - Chicken Soup - Vaca Frita - Beef Empandas The empanadas and mojito were good. The chicken soup comes in a shallow bowl. So, by the time it comes to you, it's lukewarm. The vaca frita was okay. I rate the restaurant 3.5 stars, primarily because of the service. I was ignored for 20 minutes after being seated. Then, the server ignored me until she brought the check. Service is a big part of someone's experience. Plus, the food wasn't good enough for me to drive 1.5 hours for again. This might be a great option if you are local but, there are better options in DC. read more

We stopped here for lunch what a great find. We had the barbecue pork sandwich special and it was very tasty. The staff were nice and helpful as well. read more

Sabor De Cuba - bar area - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I came here with my friends after a blustery hike to Annapolis Rock. We wanted to explore Frederick and found this place. Amazing Cuban food with generous portion sizes. Looks unassuming from the outside, but has a modest and homey seating area. The fresh guava juice is only 3.50! Stupendous chicken soup and is enough to feed a family with one thigh. The sizzling shrimp makes your mouth water even before you take your first bite. The Cubano sandwiches were some of the BEST in the DMV area. Warm crispy yet soft; perfect for a winter day. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I like Cuban food a lot but for some reason it's not something I eat often. Perhaps it's because there aren't a lot of Cuban restaurants that I know about. I shouldn't let this cuisine fly beneath my radar because I really enjoy it. Sabor De Cuba: To sum it up, I was impressed with every aspect of this restaurant except the service. The restaurant is clean, has a full bar, and a decent amount of seating. It's located in a cool area downtown Fredrick. I started with beef empanadas. Loved the green sauce for dipping. Great flavor. The empanada shell was nice and crispy. For my entree I got Vaca Frita. Pretty much shredded, crispy beef with rice and beans. The meat was a little dry but the flavor was on point. Side dishes were great. My girlfriend got the Cuban and based on the one bite I took it was pretty damn good. As I said earlier my only complaint was that the service was a little off. Took a really long time for the food. My brother who dines here often assured me it was an off night. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Vaca Frita - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Never disappoints. During the entire pandemic the quality of food even to go was the best in downtown. This is our go to place for any out of town guests to showcase what it means to live near downtown Frederick. read more

Our second visit and both were excellent. I wish I took pics but we were hungry. Lol. This time we stopped for late lunch and the sandwiches were delicious. The yuca frites are a must. So crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. We will come back!! read more

The service was nice and she remembered my friend's order. It was good and obviously worth my friend to come almost every week.

This is a great place to have a taste of Cuban cuisine. Our party of four had three different plates. We started with croquetas de jamón. Unfortunately, most of the Cuban restaurants I have visited in the USA does not make homemade croquetas. They are industrially made. Now, our main entrees were superb. We had the red snapper, chicharrones de puerco, and ropa vieja with black beans, yuca al ajo and fried ripe plantains. All of the dishes were great. One of our friends had Hemingway martini, the rest water and soda. The martini was well done and well done. Not too sweet nor sour. Our hostess was outstanding and very engaging, she was very caring and had excellent manners. The rest of the personnel were very nice and warming. Definitely, it is a great restaurant to go to. read more

Best cubano I've ever had. Good balance of meat, cheese and pickles. The bread was also soft and fluffy I was expecting it to be tough but when you take a bite everything just melts in your mouth. I would definitely drive all the way to Frederick just to pick this up. So worth it. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Sabor de Cuba was a pretty good option during our day trip to Frederick. Good value for your money! We ordered the vaca frita and the ropa vieja and you definitely get a VERY BIG portion of rice and meat (I wish they served more fried plantains)! The mojitos were also really good! The food and drinks definitely felt authentic! read more

We sat for what seemed like at least 15 minutes before a waitress came by for our drink order. Then nearly the same wait to take our food order. The food service came out faster than expected but sporadically at that. There were many empty tables around us on a lovely Saturday in Frederick. The background " Muzak" was too loud at time to have relaxed conversations. Very uninspired plating of all of the dishes. Just one half of a plate with plain white rice next to a dump of minced beef with 3 overcooked plantains. Not much seasoning except on the beef. No condiments on the table. On the pork dish imagine mostly the same plating with eight good size chunks of way overcooked and dried out pork chunks. Overall a typical "Cuban" meal and I don't understand why we keep searching for a good Cuban restaurant when Cuban food is typically way below expectations. My rating should not reflect a solid 3 on the scale. read more

Was visiting Frederick with Mom and decided to give this place a try because of the fantastic review on Yelp. It's indeed a quite place and the service was good. We ordered Beef Empanadas, Repa Vieja, and Arroz con Pollo. Beef Empanadas - It's delicious, the recommended Green sauce ($0.75 extra) was a bit sour but a good match with the Empanadas, I tried a different place before who used spicy Verizon of the thousand island dressing as the dipping sauce which I actually like better. Repa Vieja - This dish was recommended by a lot of reviewers but I'm actually a little disappointed with it. The pulled flank was too salty for me, and the white rice wasn't cooked well either, as a Asian, I'm relatively picky with rice. It's too soggy, looks like they put in too much water when cooking. But I don't try Cuba dishes very often, maybe it's supposed to be cooked like that? But the sweet plantain was delicious! Arroz Con Pollo - Absolutely delicious! Favorite dish of the Day! The yellow rice was really favorable but not too salty, then chicken was tasty also! We finished all of them even though it's a big portion! Overall, a nice place with lovely service and price, I will be considering coming back and tried some nice mojito next time! read more

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This place is great. I had the Masitas de Puerco which is marinated pieces of deep fried. It was amazing. The pork had a delicious flavor and it was slightly crispy on the outside but very tinder, fall apart tinder. Service was great. Drinks were great. I recommend the pineapple habanero margarita. read more

We came in to eat while visiting from out of state. We were ignored for 15 minutes. Food took another 45 minutes. Several tables were waited and served after we arrived. Lousey service. Mediocre food. Will never teturn. read more

Amazing spot in downtown Frederick. I came here with a friend for dinner outside on their makeshift patio. They were slammed and definitely having a hard time keeping up with a Monday rush so service was slow. Food was more than worth the lackluster service. Sizzling shrimp appetizer was out of this world. For main we shared the ropa vieja and it was delicious. Authentic and full of flavor. Drinks were great too! We had the mojitos. By far best Cuban food within a couple hours drive in any direction. read more

I'm hoping this was a one-off experience given the great reviews on yelp but my arroz con pollo left a lot to be desired. The chicken was lukewarm at best, dry and flavorless, and difficult to cut from the bone because of how dry and cold it was. The rice though was outstanding - cooked with flavorful small green olives and every forkful steaming hot. Unfortunately the contrast between the rice and the chicken made for a pretty mediocre meal. The waiter asked about my meal but aside from apologizing for the cold chicken didn't seem too interested in doing something about it. He was nice and polite, and I hate wasting food so I didn't ask for a replacement. I'm pretty sure if I asked for one he would have done so. The plantains (Maduros) were expertly fried and flavorful. Much like at my favorite Cuban spots in SF, Portland, and Palo Alto. Loved the paintings and the ambience here - the Cuban music transports you to another time and place, and so do the aromas when you walk in. Just wish my dish had done the same. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Arroz and maduros were fantastic, the chicken cold and flavorless, unfortunately - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Celebrating Giz's birthday with Cuban food. This great downtown venue and it's friendly welcoming staff did not disappoint. Started off with chicken and beef empanadas & tomato bisque. Moist, tender, and flavorful meat wrapped inside a beautiful golden fried pastry that was mouthwatering. The tomato bisque was very good and went well with the empanadas. I had their special, which was breaded fried steak with rice, black beans, and fried plantains. The steak was very flavorful. The breading didn't stick to it too well, but that didn't stop me from eating it. The black beans and rice were good. Giz ordered their Pernil. Thin tender sliced marinaded pork with onion and garlic served along side rice and beans. We finished it off with a delectable tres leche cake. That finished us off and food coma was initiated. read more

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