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    Sabor Mexicano Bar & Grill

    4.3 (28 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Music videos
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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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.

    Shrimp    mango   Avocado    aguachiles negros
    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

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    Humberto was our server , he was on point with his drink suggestions and the food recommendations. Loved it ! Great prices .

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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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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    2 years ago

    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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    4.3(497 reviews)
    14.4 mi•Pico-Union
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    My first time in this establishment. Juan & the overall customer service is on point. He instructed…read moreme on the details of the food & different meals. They're known for their papusas - really good. I will definitely be back for more. This is a place to try.

    I've been coming here since high school and I'm 24 now. The food was always really good, service…read moretypically welcoming and friendly but always expensive. We came a couple of months ago and had their loaded yucca fries with carne asada as well as some pupusas. The meat on our fries felt really low quality-- the best way I could describe it was it tasting like frozen hamburger meat-- and gave us indigestion for the rest of the night, which was really disappointing to experience. Today we unfortunately experienced some really rude service. My bf ordered a plain water and we were given a fresco ensalada (no big deal, he likes it) We don't eat pork and ordered fried yucca on its own, just yucca frita. We were given a plate of yucca con chicharron :( I told the service we just ordered yucca frita and we were told that we did not specify that for her. I explained that we don't eat pork so we sent it back and were met with a displeasing look. I said we didn't want to yucca anymore since we had a lot of food already and she said "the kitchen already made it." So I said it was fine but just the yucca this time and she came back with the same exact plate just without the chicharron-- no visible plate change. Needless to say for the price, decline in food quality, and rude service, it's not worth coming back. At least not for a while.

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    Mi Pueblo Salvadoreño - Pollo A La Plancha

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    4.8(64 reviews)
    20.7 mi

    My boyfriend is Salvadoran, so we're always on the hunt for great pupusas and yuca frita. We…read moreusually make the drive to North Hollywood, but decided to give this place a try--and it definitely did not disappoint! We started with the ensalada, which was refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. For pupusas, we ordered the revueltas, loroco con queso, and frijol con queso. We tried both corn and rice dough, and honestly, both were delicious. My personal favorite was the frijol con queso with the rice dough- so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The yuca frita was exactly how it should be: crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. The chicharrón was cooked perfectly as well, and the homemade green salsa that the sweet lady helping us made was the perfect addition. She was so kind, welcoming, and always had a friendly smile, which made the experience even better. Another thing that really stood out was how clean the restaurant is. It's spacious, with plenty of seating whether you're coming with a large group, your family, or just stopping by for a meal on your own. We absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back. Next time we're bringing my Salvadoran in-laws- I have a feeling this place will get their authenticity approval too! Spanish! :) Mi novio es salvadoreño, así que siempre estamos en busca de unas buenas pupusas y una rica yuca frita. Normalmente vamos hasta North Hollywood, pero decidimos probar este lugar y, la verdad, ¡no nos decepcionó para nada! Empezamos con la ensalada, que estaba deliciosa, fresca y con el toque perfecto de dulzura. Pedimos pupusas de revueltas, loroco con queso y frijol con queso. Probamos unas de masa de maíz y otras de masa de arroz, y las dos estaban buenísimas. Mi favorita fue la de frijol con queso; tenía muchísimo sabor y estaba perfectamente preparada. La yuca frita estaba en su punto: crujiente por fuera y suave por dentro. El chicharrón también estaba perfectamente cocinado, y la salsa verde casera que preparó la señora que nos atendió fue el complemento perfecto. Ella fue muy amable, atenta y siempre nos recibió con una sonrisa, lo que hizo que la experiencia fuera aún mejor. Otra cosa que realmente me llamó la atención fue lo limpio que está el restaurante. Además, es bastante amplio, con mucho espacio para sentarse, ya sea que vayas con un grupo grande, con tu familia o incluso si vas a comer solo. Nos encantó este lugar y definitivamente vamos a regresar. La próxima vez traeremos a mis suegros, que son salvadoreños, y estoy casi segura de que también le darán su sello de autenticidad.

    So many five star reviews, I'm here to add another!…read more Ordered online, picked up for lunch, what a treat! I got 3 pupusas revueltas to go. Service was quick, there is a big dining room with plenty of seating in case you want to dine in, looked very clean. Massive pupusas with a lot of filling, not one of those restaurants that give you nothing but masa, these pupusas were legit. They come with Curtido and the usual salsa roja. So much flavor packed into these things, these are some of the best pupusas I've ever had, good size and they do not cheap us out on filling. Definitely try em if you're in the area! Parking on the street, or in the back very limited in the alley.

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    4.6(86 reviews)
    11.3 mi•East Hollywood
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    I came here with a Salvadorian friend of mine because we wanted to try some authentic Salvadorian…read morefood, and I have to say, this place did not disappoint. I've actually traveled to El Salvador before, so I've had the opportunity to experience the food there firsthand. Since coming back, I really haven't found many places that gave me that same authentic taste and feeling--until coming here. Everything we tried was amazing. The pupusas, beans, plantains, meats, and all the traditional flavors were on point. You can tell the food is prepared with that real homemade Salvadorian style. If you've been to El Salvador and know what authentic Salvadorian food is supposed to taste like, this place will bring back some memories. In my opinion, this is about as close as you're going to get without actually getting on a plane and going to El Salvador. Great food, authentic flavors, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommended!

    Rode by and saw they were open, so I figured I'd stop in and give them a try. Honestly, I wasn't…read moreexpecting much, but holy cow... I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. I only ordered one pupusa because I wanted to test the waters before committing to a full meal, but that one pupusa was absolutely . The flavor was on point, it was cooked perfectly, and you could tell it was made fresh. If that's what they're putting out on a single pupusa, I can only imagine how good the rest of the menu is. I'm definitely going to have to make another trip back so I can give the rest of the menu a proper shot. First impression? Definitely a win.

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