The food was exceptional and Nikolas our waiter was very attentive while also serving as the bartender. Overall an excellent experience. I highly recommend Cafe Sabor. The cantina atmosphere was very welcoming read more

Had a great experience at Cafe Sabor! Our server was amazing and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. We were greeted with fresh chips and queso right away, and our drinks came out almost instantly after we ordered them. The food was excellent--I got the chicken burrito, and it was huge, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Everything came out quickly, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was great. I would definitely recommend Cafe Sabor to anyone visiting Island Park! read more

Cafe Sabor - Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

Amazing service. This place was packed with families and large groups. We had a party of 3 and were seated quickly. Our server was friendly and checked on us a few times during the meal. Other staff did too to make sure we were enjoying our meal. I had the enchilada combo plate which was decent. There are not many food options in the area so it was nice to have a sit down restaurant so close to our campground. They are along the water and it was a great place to relax before heading to the campsite. read more

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I can't say enough how amazing the service was here! We were staying in island park doing a tour of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons and they were close to where we were staying and open till 9 and we came in right at 8. Even late the service was amazing! The inside is bright and clean and sits right by the river with a nice view. The carne asada was good and so was the shrimp quesadilla. The beer Rita's were great! If you're in the area stop you won't regret it. read more

Cafe Sabor - BeerRita - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

Conveniently across the Snake River from Springhill Suites. You can walk literally accross the river. The Staff are friendly and a place where the get to know you. They are genuinely top notch people customer servive. They turn your table quickly. Food was great and the Specials are unbeatable. Clean restaurant and rest rooms. There is a small sports bar and I believe addition seating up stairs. Nice place to go after a visit to Yellowstone. Definitely a place to return. Like this past visit. read more

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Very honorable. Salsa very sweet. White people food. Server very good, bring spicy sauce. Fried ice cream delicious. Many fat Americans with big smiles. read more

A tourist trap for sure. Friendly staff and nice decor, but food just mediocre to poor, and overpriced with that. Not many other food options around which is the only reason we chose this location for dinner. read more

Food is SO amazing! the taste is on point ! the service is welcoming and friendly. the ambiance is casual, lively and clean. handicap accessible. family friendly ! we dined here twice and we loved it ! shout out to the chef ! read more

Cafe Sabor - This is a Paloma! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

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While there is not a lot of restaurants in island park, this is a good Mexican restaurant. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. Was a big fan of the tortillas, they were thick! The salsa here is on the medium, thick which I loved. Very good service from our waiter. Another cool thing, the have kids eat free night on Mondays. I dig that. Pretty good cocktails, very reasonable price. Good spot to eat after a day snowmobiling or hiking! read more

Food was amazing! Service needed a bit help but overall our server tried to do a good job. The environment was nice and very friendly.

Service was great. Outdoor dining looked spectacular. We were a party of 7 and they had nothing with shade outside (it was mid-Aug) so we opted for inside. Food was ok. Nothing was outstanding but it was better than some of the other meals we had in the area. Service was fast. Serving sizes were large. Nobody left hungry! read more

Start by saying I had no idea this was a "chain" and was thinking stand alone authentic restaurant. That said the carne asada burrito I got was ok. (Not great but no complaints). Wife got something else and was underwhelmed Main issue here was the service. Place was not crowded at all and experienced something I have never seen. While we we eating (3 people) one person stopped eating while we continued as the server came as asked if we wanted boxes to take our food home. Wtf we thought we are barely 1/2 through our meals. So confused we said sure. A bit later while we still we eating he came buy and Gave is the bill. Trust me we are from the east coast and eat fast so not a situation of sitting around talking too long while they needed out Table for other patrons. Was really odd and candidly if we were ever to go back (doubtful) again would ask to be seated in a different section rather than Experience this tool again. Take it for what it's worth but while the food was "ok" the service was well beyond crap read more

This is the 4th or 5th time we've eaten at Cafe Sabor. Do yourself a favor and plan a trip to Island Park, ID to enjoy a delicious, homemade meal along with amazing cocktails such as the strawberry lemon drop. Devine! We will always come back when we are in Island Park. read more

Wow. This place was great. Exactly what we needed. The queso was on point, the salsa was also so good, got a refill. The rice, cooked to perfection. Beans, amazing. Taco and enchilada? Great as well. Nothing but good things, great spot to stop on the way to/from West Yellowstone read more

Cafe Sabor - Chips and queso - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

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We love the food! After a long day of playing in the snow it offers a comfortable and inviting environment with incredible and fast service!

Food was delicious! Service was great. Highly recommend for great Mexican food and drinks.

Fantastic experience! Quick dining, lovely restaurant atmosphere for an affordable price and absolutely delicious perfect portion sizes ‼‼‼ will be coming by again everytime we are in Island Park! Service and seating was so fast and respectful the entire stay! read more

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First time I've had mole with peanut butter. Okay then, I'm sure you're wondering how it was. We'll, I wouldn't call it mole, but I liked and was confused by the flavors. It was like eating a light mole with a hint of barbecue sauce and peanut butter. I felt like I was a judge on Beat Bobby Flay when they say it was flavorful, but not quite the intended dish. The complimentary chips and salsa was great. The chips were warm and the salsa had wonderful flavors. We came here as it was one of the few places open late near our lodging. The inside is lively decorated and the wait staff are friendly. read more

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Experience wise this was a bit of a mixed bag. We were a group of 12. When we walked in nobody greeted us for nearly 10 minutes. What's worse is several servers walked by us several times and instead of acknowledging us and letting us know it will be a wait, totally chose to ignore us. I had to go to bar and ask what the deal was before a manager finally made their way over to us and seated us. By the point it wasn't just our group waiting but two others. That knocked a star off for me. Contrast that with our server Isaias who was fantastic. Friendly, funny and making sure we were taken care of he really helped make it a better ending. The food itself was fine. I mean just fine. It wasn't omg this is awesome but good enough. The guac was weirdly coarse, just chopped avocado, not mashed. The queso was great. I had steak and surf and turf tacos with the steak being the better of the two. Most of my group enjoyed their meal well enough that there weren't any complaints. If not for the poor experience at the beginning it would have been 4 stars. read more

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initially reviewed Cafe Sabor after a disappointing experience on July 2, 2025, hoping the issues would be resolved, but the situation has only worsened, prompting this update. Our party of 11 was seated at a cramped table, service was slow with no drink refills, and my credit card--used to split the bill--was lost by the staff. After a fruitless 20-minute search, I was promised a review of security footage and a call back, neither of which happened. The loss of my preferred card forced me to report it stolen, replace it, and update multiple autopayments, causing significant inconvenience. The staff initially offered to comp the meal, which seemed fair. However, when I followed up after noticing the full charge still on my account, the manager cited a "misunderstanding" and promised a half-bill refund, assuring me they'd be in touch. As of July 16, 2025, I have received no refund, no call, and no resolution despite multiple attempts to contact the restaurant. Most frustrating is the complete lack of response from the owner, Justin H., who has been elusive throughout this process. This failure to honor commitments or even acknowledge my efforts to resolve the issue is unacceptable. read more

My review is a solid 4.5 stars. But Yelp won't allow half stars. The ambience is interesting, not very Mexican, but very modern and squeaky clean! The restaurant is located right by Henry's Fork River, and the view from the outside tables is absolutely stunning. Service was excellent. They were extremely busy for a Sunday night and our food and drinks came quickly and were clearly fresh. The food is where they lose half stars. I ordered a steak dish and my husband ordered a steak taco and a chicken taco with rice and beans side. Their cilantro rice is delicious, the steak was super flavorful, well seasoned and cooked in a delicious garlic sauce. So far, great, but there was no heat in any of the dishes. Even the salsa verde was mild. Half starts were lost for the lack of heat in the salsa verde, the chips salsa and on the sauces overall. But highly recommend Cafe Sabor. As someone who loves spicy food, I am probably extra picky. read more

Service was nice and polite. Food was out fresh and hot ! No concerns here. We will back here !! read more

It was my first time trying this place. It didn't disappoint. I visit Island Park/Yellowstone every year and I might make it a tradition to always eat here. I love the location of it. There is also outdoor seating. We got there right as they opened and got seated right away. We had a bigger group and they had a table big enough for all of us. They have really good chips and salsa which is complimentary. We tried the carne asada nachos which were good. They were huge that we couldn't finish them all. I ordered the burrito supreme which was delicious. It was huge that I had leftovers the next day. I will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Sabor - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

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Staying in Island Park for our visit to Yellowstone National Park and so fortunate to have found Cafe Sabor, loved everything - menu options were awesome and service by Nick was superb. His recommendation to try Pollo Durango was great and appreciated! Manager Freddy was very friendly and seated us the minute we walked in even though the place was pretty busy. Will definitely return again ti eat here read more

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Country chic atmosphere, good food, reasonably priced. Some typical Mexican dishes and a few surprises.

Friendly service. Food was good, not the best but good for the money. View is amazing. Service was slow. read more

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food was great. easy parking, good service. Fast good atmosphere but not fast food quality. Worth the trip.

If you're passing through Yellowstone, stop by for a river front dinner. The coconut margarita is a 10/10 must try you won't regret it. read more

Cafe Sabor - Coconut margarita - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

My group was surprised to find a Mexican restaurant out this way, and a darn good one too! There's not much ambience to it. It's large wide-open and bright. No mariachi's here! Service was excellent. A big menu. I had two of the pork carnitas tacos with a side of rice. The tacos were very flavorful. My side of rice was a bit dry, but still good. I also had a house Margarita, which was a very good one, for being the "standard" house drink. read more

Cafe Sabor - Pork Carnitas tacos with a side of rice, and their house Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

Well, there have been some recent mixed reviews, so I must report a good experience. Service was prompt and courteous. I had a chicken Al pastor quesadilla, which was delicious and filling. Chips and salsa were good, too. This is a large place, so maybe go at a slow time? read more

Amazing service amazing food especially rito. Im a local in salad park and come every Thursday for the burrito special

This is one of the few restaurants in town. We were staying at the Springhill hotel which is walking distance. After reading reviews, my expectations were low. The food is a solid 3.5 and the service was friendly. I got the carne asada plate. It was good beans were a bit dry and some of my rice was burnt. The house chips and salsa are actually really good! All our other dishes seem to be pleasantly satisfying. We sat outside and it was nice to overlook the lake. read more

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4.5 Stars, but can't do half, so I'll round up. Chimichanga was delicious! Our server, Sinem, was super friendly. And the food was promptly delivered to the table. Amicable to splitting plates and giving extra plates for the little ones too. Relatively authentic as a "high end" (quotes cause you can't really have high end Mexican food ) Mexican food goes. My wife said she wouldn't mind coming back before our vacay is over. read more

Great place for people with gluten and dairy allergies, their menu shows several "GF" options otherwise they're happy to accommodate other needs. Awesome food! The staff was friendly, the food was delicious and the meals came quick. The salsa is mild so perfect for those who can't stand the spicy feeling. Would definitely return to this place. read more

My favorite place to eat in Island Park. I've had most of the menu and not once have I been unimpressed. Waiters and waitresses greet you with a smile and fresh chips and salsa. 10/10 recommend. read more

Just awful. Had a fantastic week of family and fishing in the area in late July and ventured here one evening. All four of us thought the same. Nice place and people, good service and pricing - but the food was clearly nuked pre-made, and was not made to order like every other Mexican restaurant in the country. Tasteless, and runny to the point of soaking the tortillas. Might have excused if opening pains but I asked and they are over 4 years in that location. read more

Great food and service plus the views on the outside facing the river are nice! They have a shaded patio outside to eat and look at the river on good weather days. read more

The food was pretty solid, although it was very busy for a Wednesday night. Our server, Nikolaz, was very attentive despite the busy restaurant. read more

Everything staff is amazing We love Freddie and Rito they our on there game. We have our own restaurant The Lodgepole Grill but love to get away.to something different read more

This place was very busy. But they got us in less than an hour. The food was amazing. The ambiance is casual and it seemed like everyone from Yellowstone to Island Park was there. I had a quesadilla that was simply amazing. I recommend going here anytime every time. This is my second visit and both times were very good. read more