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    Sabor Mexicano Bar & Grill

    4.3 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Papusas so fire, we had to take them home.
    Alex M.

    Jorge (the owner) was an absolute delight! Made us feel at home and took great care into our experience. We will definitely be back for happy hour Results and bean and cheese papusas were amazing!! Thank you Jorge!! See you soon!

    Joshie O.

    The atmosphere and ambiance is great. Think of it like Kalaveras but not overpriced. The fusion between Mexican and Salvador cuisine is amazing. The drinks had a kick too it and a great presentation overall. This whole in the wall deserves more recognition.

    Disappointed and Underwhelmed - Not the "Sabor" I Expected First and foremost, based on the hype and social media presence, I had high expectations walking into Sabor Mexican Restaurant in Van Nuys. Sadly, expectations quickly turned into disappointment. Let's start with the positives: the decor is beautiful. The murals, the black floors and tables, the lighting, the layout of the bar, and the TVs throughout the space all give off a trendy, polished vibe. The physical space had promise -- unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Now to the real experience -- the service and food: As soon as we walked in, the hostess was more engaged with her phone than with us. No greeting, no warmth, no direction. We ended up seating ourselves. I asked for a high chair for my toddler -- rather than helping, she casually pointed in the direction, expecting us to grab it ourselves. That already set the tone. We weren't offered water. My menu was sticky and greasy. I asked for a "Sabrosita" (the flight of margaritas shown on their own menu and Instagram). The server seemed confused and had no idea what I was talking about. When she brought one tiny margarita, I asked about the rest of the flight, and she claimed that was the whole thing -- for $20! I questioned her because the pricing and presentation clearly didn't add up. A full-sized flavored margarita is $8-$11, so why would one mini cup cost nearly double? The back-and-forth was frustrating. I finally gave up and just asked for a regular-sized drink. Apparently, at Sabor, the customer isn't always right. We ordered guacamole that could have been excellent -- but someone in the kitchen decided to drown it in salt. It was almost inedible. Our entrees? Chicken fajitas and steak & eggs with rice, beans, plantains. Let's break it down: * Rice was undercooked. * Beans were bland and tasted like they were straight from a can. * Meat was dry and lacked flavor or care in preparation. The restaurant was basically empty (just one other table), yet we weren't checked on once during our entire meal. No offer of more napkins, water, or "how's everything going?" - especially important when you have a child dining with you. To make things worse, it took effort just to flag someone down for the bill, and even then, no thank you, no goodbye, no basic decency. Overall Thoughts & Recommendations: Sabor needs to seriously invest in customer service training, better quality control in the kitchen, and more attentive management. Hospitality is just as important as ambiance -- and right now, the soul is missing. Here's what I suggest if this restaurant wants to live up to its name and reputation: * Train staff to greet guests warmly and proactively assist with seating, high chairs, and water -- the bare minimum. * Educate servers on the menu. Don't advertise items you're not prepared to serve or explain. * Re-evaluate pricing and presentation of specialty drinks like the Sabrosita -- and honor what's on your menu. * Taste your food before sending it out. Balance your seasoning and ensure basics like rice and beans are properly prepared. * Improve guest check-ins and table attention, even when the place is slow. Especially when families with young kids are dining. * Clean your menus and create an overall more professional, thoughtful experience. Unfortunately, this visit left a bad taste -- and not from the seasoning. With better leadership and a stronger commitment to hospitality, Sabor could become something special. But until then, I can't recommend it.

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    Juan M.

    Aguchiles negro estan para chuparte los dedos . El servicio es exelente musica ,de ambiente y para la familia. Traje a mi familia para un día de cumpleaños. Te regalan un pastel o unas bebidas dependiendo. Días seleccionados para ver deportes

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    Daphne K.

    The food here was spectacular! I had the Enchiladas de Mole, and the sauce was amazing - chocolatey, rich, and just a little spicy. The guacamole was fresh and creamy. The pupusas were fresh and fluffy. The yuca was some of the best I've ever had at a restaurant. And the Passion Fruit Margarita perfect. The service was also wonderful; our server was super sweet and clued us in to the happy hour specials. The place itself is also beautiful, with fun colorful murals on the wall. I will absolutely be coming back!

    Food was really good! service was great. Chips and guac were amazing and margaritas were amazing as well. Will come back here again!

    vivian F.

    Excelente sabor bebidas muy bien preparadas, el sabor muy excelente sin duda volveríamos muchas otras veces más

    Big pupusas . Bomb!!

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    Hidden gem! Their happy hour is great, 10/10 would recommend. Must try if you are in the area.

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    Realmente la comida está muy rica lo recomiendo 10 de 10 perfecto para amigos celebraciones algo familiar lo recomendó

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    Thank you very much, we are here whenever you want. Jose

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    Love the art, great food and excellent service. Delicious micheladas too. Will definitely be back.

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    Very good drink I got non alcoholic la tóxica you can also get it with alcohol but regardless very good!

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    Had the best birthday celebration at Best Ball!…read more Everyone completely surprised me, and somehow managed to pull off a birthday party that started with a 5K complete with race bibs and a medal at the end! As a runner, that was such a fun and personal touch. From the run to the party, everything was perfect. Thanks to my sister and man for celebrating me like this! Afterward, we headed to Best Ball where we ate, drank, laughed, and spent a couple of hours having a great time. The food was really good, the drinks were flowing, and the atmosphere was fun without feeling overcrowded. There's a full bar and a large restaurant area with plenty of seating, so it was easy for everyone to hang out together. The service here is amazing they took care of us and we had a DJ and a photo booth outside to make it more festive! The babe even brought the cake over the day before and they were so great at keeping it. Whether you're there to golf, celebrate, or just spend time with friends, this place is a great spot. My favorite people, lots of laughs, good food, and a surprise birthday I'll never forget. What more could I ask for? We run here in the dark, daytime and evenings and pass this restaurant all the time we will be coming here more often. Lots of parking out in the front. Highly recommend for birthdays or any excuse to get a group together!

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    4.5
    (662 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Full bar
    Sports on TV

    This place is amazing. The vibe is unbelievable. The food is to die for I recommend this place to…read moreeveryone. The service are very happy in nice really good. In fast to service they have good manners, and they respect everyone I'll definitely come back to this place.

    Had an amazing time yesterday at Game Changers for the love island watch party. We saw their Tik…read moreTok post for watch party for the same day. My friend called ahead to book reservations or get on waiting list, hostess let us know they are fully booked but welcome to come early to try to get a bar seat that is first come and first serve. On the phone call they let her know they will be showing World Cup and love island at 6:30 when the game ends. When we arrived at 5:15 hostess let us know they are fully booked only bar and bar chairs against the wall are available. Valet Parking is for people with tables ONLY. Metered street parking is your only option. Neighborhood parking is permit only. Once the World Cup España vs Uruguay match and Love Island was being shown same time they only changed 3 TVs/ projection screens to Love Island while the ending of WC match aired. Volume was not changed they even provided subtitles since the audio was still showing the WC game. Once the game ended all TVs were switch to Love Island. And when love island episode ended they switch back to the next WC match. Everyone leaving negative reviews exaggerating the switch up to Love island are over reacting. Game changer social media promoted both World Cup AND Love Island watch parties. The Iron Sheik cocktail and the Margarita flight was very good. We had the Calamari and GCB Classic Flatbread with Chicken . Staff super friendly. Will be back for the Love Island Finale.

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    4.3
    (95 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    late night decided to take my girl out just to have a chill vibe. It's pretty close to the house so…read morewe decided to go ahead and try it out. When we walked in, we had our ID checked by the security that was sitting in the front. I was feeling a little sick so I asked the barmen if it was possible for him to make hot toddy he definitely made it happen and it tasted pretty good. The atmosphere is very relaxed. They have a few games , pool table and karaoke nights. additional games available in the back almost like a private back patio.! They also have food pop-ups and we were told that their pizza pop-up is delicious so we will definitely come back to try it out

    I'm genuinely confused by the positive reviews here; I can only imagine they're coming from people…read morewho attend specific events, because as a standard bar experience, this missed the mark completely. My husband and I stopped in on a Sunday for a quick drink before a movie, and the "vibe" was non-existent. They have four TVs at the bar, but the setup was bizarre, two were completely off and another was just frozen on a directory logo. The biggest issue, however, is the cleanliness--or lack thereof. The place is incredibly dirty. It feels like it hasn't had a deep clean in weeks, maybe longer. The bar top was disgusting, the floors were grimy, and even the woodwork looked like it hadn't seen a rag since opening day. They are charging $17 for "signature cocktails," which is bold for a spot that feels like a neglected dive bar. If you're going to charge premium prices, you have to at least wipe down the countertops. Service-wise, the bartender was friendly enough but low energy and minimal level of service. To make matters worse, a shift change happened while we were there, and the departing bartender made us close out our check and start a brand-new one with the next person. Why should the staff's administrative hand-off be the customer's issue? It's just unprofessional. The Valley has so many actual dive bars with character and plenty of high-end spots for a great cocktail; I'm not sure where this place is trying to fit in. It feels like someone bought it and just stopped caring. We won't be back.

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    4.7
    (19 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    As you move through the smokey and delicious smelling AYCE Gogi you start to hear the distinct…read moresounds of pinball. Hidden away like a Matryoshka doll inside a kbbq restaurant is this gem, a small but serviceable bar with a respectable number of machines to play. I love oddball places like this, not something anyone with a right mind would think of it but thank God they did. You can order food from the restaurant to the bar as well but the move would be to get a drink here and play a few rounds of pinball while waiting for a table.

    So I have now been to both locations and this one IMO is a bit better. This is located in the back…read moreof the AYCE KBBQ resturant. It is a small bar with about 15 or so machines. 80% are from the last 7 or so years and one of the few places you will find Jersey Jack machines. There will also be a few 80s/90s machines and ocasionally one from the 70s/60s. All of the machines are SUPER well maintained and they rotate machines in and out every few weeks. Another bonus is allmost all of the machines are only .50 to play (the Jersey Jack machines though are .75) and give out free games on matches fairly often. The replay by score, though, is often really high (but most likely that is because most that come here are fairly good players). The modern Stern machines are also connected as well if you have your QR code and they post high scores on the TV on the wall. In the front of the resturant is another 10 or so machines as well (but it gets loud there as it is the waiting area for people that will be getting KBBQ). I haven't actually drank or ate here yet. One of these days I will. I also see it says 5PM (maybe that is just when the bar officially oppens) but the room is open when the resturant opens so you can play in the afternoon before the evening rush.

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    The first time I heard an R-rated pinball machine. Keep tender ears away :)
    The first time I heard an R-rated pinball machine. Keep tender ears away :)
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    Stern's lovely KISS machine, in the front foyer
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    4.6
    (816 reviews)
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    My love for craft beer brought me here years ago and I still come back often. At one point, they…read morelost their head brewer and we lost a lot of their unique beers but had an array of guest taps. I'm glad that's changed! They're brewing again AND still have guest taps! Deal with the Devil is my favorite IPA here. Ordering is easy, just go to the bar, place your order (check the paper menus by the register first), open a tab and they'll give you a number to put on your table. Wait for your food to arrive and enjoy! Don't forget the beers! For food, our go to is always their pizza (check out the cheese pull in my photos) and fougasse. Our kids love the pizza and plain curly fries. Chicken wings and their Caesar salad is good too! We miss the panna cotta they used to have. They were delicious! The cookies are a good substitute for that sweet craving after a meal. Parking can be difficult and stressful at times to find a spot. You'll have to drive around to find one. They have parking in front of the brewery, but it's VERY limited. We Uber with friends and family sometimes to avoid the stress of finding parking. Staff is always kind and always there to make suggestions on the beers they serve. Don't forget to take a photo in their photo booth before you leave! For $7, you'll be able to take 3 photos and the machine will print two copies for you. Awesome souvenir that you and your partner will be able to take one home!

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    Table Number (given once your order is placed at the bar)
    Table Number (given once your order is placed at the bar)
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    The Woodman

    The Woodman

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I really really appreciate the Woodman. My first time here was for the Mexico/England World Cup…read moregame. I had such an amazing time I decided to watch the finale here. The wings, quesadilla, and burger are all delicious. Of course, I chose two of the busiest days to come and although service for both days was slow, both servers were friendly. Every staff member had all hands on deck and handled it well. I never had to ask twice for something, when things were taking a little longer than usual, the servers came up to give us an update. Which is appreciated. This really is the premier spot to watch games and such. It was loud, lively, and a little bit rowdy. A perfect crowd. Drinks were flowing, and good times were had all by all. One thing I very much appreciated was their grace. I got here for the finale at 10am, for a 12pm game. They were still opening up. I was able to hold a table for my group even though the bar was filling up. Luckily everyone got there right as they were reminding me it's first come first serve. We had a great time and I'll be back. Good job handing a crazy few days!!

    All I gotta say is this place has yet to disappoint! I've come here a few times to watch various…read moresports games with friends and the bartenders are fast with serving drinks and taking orders and are attentive, even when it's so busy! How awesome! It does get a bit rowdy (in a not awful way!) during game time and it's definitely a vibe. I appreciate how open it is - you can be out on Ventura and get some fresh air or inside close to all the tvs! But what's not to beat are the $5 burgers for happy hour on Monday nights! I thought they'd be plain burgers - nope! They have different ones! A Texas burger with bbq sauce, a few others and I got the garlic burger with parmesan fries. Yum!

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    4.4
    (438 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Free parking

    I went here for a late lunch a few days ago. It wasn't busy since it was a weekday. I copped a…read moresquat at a high top table and perused the menu. The drinks looked good but I decided to save some calories and just had a glass of water. For food I started with clam chowder. I'm thinking it was a special since it was on a piece of paper on the table. It came in a bread bowl...it had lots or clams, bacon and potatoes. It was delicious. It could have been a meal with a small salad. So for my entree I had the lobster Mac and cheese. It was good as a well. Ooey gooey and seasoned nicely. I was almost full from the chowder so only at about 1/3 of it but would definitely recommend. It was my first time coming here and I'd definitely return.

    The Place- Nice and updated. If you want to watch a sports game they have multiple tvs. If the…read moreweather is not too hot they also have a patio area. The service- Started off really well where the waiter/manager came over and was very friendly and helpful. The problem was that after him there were a couple of female servers who were not unfriendly, but you could definitely get the vibe off them that they did not want to be there. The Food- Had the Truffle Burger that was pretty good but I thought for $18 that it should either be bigger or come with fries. Parking- Plenty of parking

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    La Corona Bar & Grill

    3.9
    (821 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I had an appointment earlier and decided to meet up a friend…read morefor dinner. They mentioned this place which is fine as I've alway enjoyed each visit. Plus we were meeting early which also happy hour was still happening. I think it's from 3-6. Even at 5 in the afternoon, there was no parking in the lot. And the residential parking was pretty much packed. As I had my little pup with me, we needed a table outside. It's been a while since I was seated outside. Usually it's been in the bar area. They have a back gate at the patio but it was locked. First off, the place was packed. It's been a while since it's been like that. Or maybe I've only been coming during happy hour. Also, it's somewhat seems to be a thing where you have to ask for the happy hour menus. Anyways, their items are pretty decent for prices. Drinks specials and some of the food items are worth it. We alway get a pitcher of beer for the table to share. Food wise, a couple of the ceviche. Either fish or shrimp and that's served with a tostada chip. For 12.00, it's pretty decent in size and quite tasty. Between the fish or shrimp, I prefer shrimp better. Also, two street tacos for 5.00 with many choices of protein. Lastly, the loaded fried nachos for 12.00. Let's say when they mean loaded, it was loaded. That too comes with your choice of protein which I went with the al pastor. The food was great. Reasonable price and well portioned. Plus the chips and bean dip to start off. They also accommodate some salsas with chips which is nice. Before it would alway be the bean dips and you would have to ask for the salsa. If you want fresh guacamole, they have someone that will prepare it table side to your liking. This visit, there was also the mariachi band walking around asking people if that wanted any requests. The service was great, the staffs all are amazing and friendly. Some familiar faces which is nice.

    Very good service! All the plates…read more We had was very good ! And was very clean ! Definitely recommend this place !

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    Lunch special 2 cheese enchiladas. Watching the World Cup after golf at Van nuys
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    Camarones Imperiales
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