So I didn't think about a review until I had almost finished. I had beef, chicken, and cheese empanadas with a side of sweet plantains. Plantains were great. I would have thought I would like the beef best, chicken second and maybe like the cheese. Well I was wrong. Favorite was cheese, second chicken, beef was also good. Wish it was closer to Collierville. read more

Sabor Caribe - Cheese empanada, sweet plantains. - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Oh my gosh this was our first time here and we ordered an app with a little bit of everything and shared a Cuban sandwich. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!! We will definitely make this a regular stop! read more

Sabor Caribe - Appetizer plate - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Decided to try this spot during Restaurant Week and we were pleasantly surprised. Fresh margaritas (not that fake pre-made stuff), pastelitos perfectly fried (not greasy), and a platter of mixed grilled meats and other delicacies. Truly, hard to imagine this place isn't packed all the time! If you haven't had Venezuelan food, you really need to try this spot. Cachapa is the corn pancake you never knew you were missing! I would also order this to go, though I fear the items would steam and lose their crispiness on the ride. read more

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Sabor Caribe was on the list to visit. It is advertised as a mixed Caribbean and Venezuelan restaurant. There are about 4 parking spots in the front of the restaurant. Per owner, there are parking spots in the back. There are other parking lots that you can park at, but it's like a block away. Upon entrance, there are about 8 tables inside. There is also patio seating outdoors that is covered. FOOD: Sampler Plate (3/5, Combination of 2 each of empanadas, arepas (per owner, this is like a pastry "pop"), patacones, and pastelitos): Empanada: These were good, simple chicken empanadas. They are savory corn turnovers filled with various ingredients. Arepa: Arepas are a grilled corn pocket with various ingredients. I didn't want to get the arepa dishes because they were a bit pricy for one. I did not think these were in the sampler; however, they are the circular pastries, slightly sweet with a cinnamon twist. Patacones: These were two quarter-sized bites of the chicken patacones, which did not do justice. I highly recommend getting the plate. Pastelito: I thought the pastelitos were the cinnamon pastries at first. However, these are the circular turnovers that had a spoonful of beef in them. Patacones Plate (5/5, Two fried plantain sandwiches with chicken and pork with cabbage, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese): If I had to explain this, this is like a burger with plantain as the buns. It is so good with the two sauces they have: cilantro green sauce and spicy orange sauce. I tried the chicken and pork, which had good flavor. You also have the option of black beans or beef. The service is good. The food comes out in a timely manner. The water never touched bottom. They also advertise a karaoke room here! Would I come back? I enjoyed the Patacones plate. I'd come back for that... maybe for the burger! read more

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Service is great but kinda slow. The drinks were amazing as well as the food. Get the Venezuelan burger for sure. I got the shrimp tacos and they were so good. The caprese is delicious as well. The music played was amazing and the restaurant was super clean and well kept. read more

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What brought us in were the 2 for $9 margaritas, and they WERE good, available in many flavors. The service this Saturday afternoon was not great, really slow. There was only one server on the floor, but I felt like the issue was really in the back of the house. The ambiance is nearly nonexistent. However, the food and drinks we tried were very enjoyable. My husband ordered some chicken pastelitos, followed by this monstrosity of a heart attack burger called the Bomba B. It is stacked high with a variety of meats and a fried egg. He declared it delicious and actually finished it, but didn't touch the mountain of fries it came with. This was a real bargain at just over $15. I had a black bean arepa and fried yucca. The flavors of the arepa were good, but this is not finger food and nearly impossible to cut with a knife given it is served in a plastic basket. The yucca was, sadly, clearly massed produced for the freezer. They were more like yucca fries, starchy and disappointing. We might return, but with a fresh insight as to what to expect. read more

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Every once in a while, a place amazes me with the food and ambience. This is one of those places! I love their outdoor patio, which is perfect for enjoying their tropical cocktail menu. The food was incredible! We tried arepas, empanadas, and patacones and everything was juicy, fresh and delicious. We were so excited to take advantage of their $9.01 deals! I highly recommend brining friends for a casual dinner and drinks. They also have a karaoke/party room that is FREE to use! You have to try this place. read more

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Amazing food and great staff! This was my first experience with Venezuelan food and I wasn't disappointed. A friend ordered a round of appetizers for the table and I got to try so many diverse flavors. The Sifrina was chocked full of chicken salad & avocado. I also enjoyed my strawberry margarita with Tajin on the rim. Lastly, I enjoyed the avocado & cheese tasty treat. read more

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Everything was delicious and fresh, and the service was top-notch as if you were family. Great food, a cozy spot in downtown perfect for a bite for lunch or dinner. read more

Sabor Caribe - Brunette Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Decided to kick off my weekend by trying out this spot. I've seen several Instagram posts and added it to my list of places to check out. It was a last-minute call at the end of my work day, and im happy I followed through. We chose to park around back and entered via the stairs, which were a little slippery due to the weather. Music is blasting from outdoor speakers as you walk up. Our timing was great as there were only two occupied tables at our arrival, but this ch aged within the next 30 minutes. Waitress was super helpful in recommending the sampler platter. Venezuelan travel ($20.80) : beef epanada, chicken arepa , chicken cachapa, and chicken Patagonia with a side of Yucca fries. I couldn't pass up the XL passion fruit margarita I've seen on numerous IG reels. Latin music plays throughout the restaurant while you eat. Experience was a 5/5, and I can't wait to visit again soon. The front and back patios will be great for spring visits. read more

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Amazing food and friendly people. I've been a few times and always enjoyed it. Nice area

My husband and I are from Miami so we really enjoy making Latin American food at home but are always looking for places we can be served at. This place is a cute hole in the walk downtown with a nice clean cafe type vibe. The service was great, we were seated quick and served pretty fast. We had the Cuban sandwich--doesn't taste identical to back home but pretty close and it's delicious. Their black beans are very flavorful and we liked the Pastelitos with both chicken and beef. My only feedback was the shredded beef on our beans and rice plate was too salty for my taste. read more

First time experiencing this restaurant Food: nice portion sizes, great flavors and seasonings, but a tab bit on the salty side. The sweet plantains complements this dish. Service: was friendly and welcoming! Ambiance: clean, casual, family friendly and there's seating outdoors too! Parking available in the front and back of business. There's also a karaoke room set with a bar to hang out at. read more

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Cool ambience and service. However, the quality and food was lackluster at best. I decided on the Pabellón plate and an empanada. It was acceptable, but not come-back worthy. The plantain portion was great, albeit cold. It was worth the visit to try, but perhaps you'll have better luck. read more

Sabor Caribe - Pabellon Plate - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Potato and chicken Pastelitos omg! so satisfying. 10/10 Chicken and beef empanadas are easily 10/10 possibly the best in Memphis. read more

Sabor Caribe - Chicken Empanadas - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We had the Patacones, the sandwich in fried plantains. Ours was vegetarian and delicious!

The ambiance and service were lovely. We ordered tequeños, arepa pabellón, and the Venezuela style burger. The tequeños were better than mozzarella sticks--sweet bread, soft cheese filling, interesting sauces to try with it. The arepa pabellón was flavorful and fun to eat. I will probably not get the Venezuela style burger again. It wasn't bad at all, but the arepas and appetizers were more interesting and better tasting to me read more

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Went here for happy hour after seeing a post on IG. I was definitely not disappointed. There is parking in the front and the back. The front parking is more so for food delivery pickups. If you park in the back, be forewarned that you have to walk up stairs. We sat ourselves when we came in the door. I ordered a drink and tacos. They did not disappoint. I definitely recommend stopping in. read more

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Visited Memphis for a weekend and got lucky enough to eat here, wishing we had enough time to go again. The plantains were absolutely out of this world, my friend and I each had a different arepa that we loved, and the cafe con leche was perfect. Id you're gluten free, this is a great spot. read more

Sabor Caribe - Domino Arepa, Fried Sweet Plantain - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Insanely good. Great value. Will update the review when I've had other fare they offer. But the Bomba-B with yucca fries was fantastic. Easily two meals. Be sure to grab some of the green and red sauces; they taste mayo based- the green is an herby cilantro concoction. The red has some legitimate heat to it. Perfect compliment to the yucca fries. As for the burger, we'll, dang. Beef patty, fried egg, bacon, ham, pulled pork, tomato, cabbage slaw, maybe some potato strings, and the above mentioned mayo-based sauce. A pleasant buttery flavor kind of tied everything together. Much different, and with good effect, that any other burger I've had in town. I'll certainly head back to try the arepas and other Venezuelan options they offer. read more

Sabor Caribe - Bomba-B with yucca fries - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I love this place, though I don't get to go as often as I would like. It's a small place that you'll almost miss if you aren't looking for it, but the food is amazing. I always get the arepa pabellón and tequeños, and the empanadas are great too. The staff are always nice and helpful. read more

Love this place so much! Honestly, I personally think it's a must-try when you're in Memphis (especially if you're gluten free). My two favorite arepas are the brunette, and the pork! Photos attached of the pork. I also LOVE their green sauce - I sort of feel like I could drink it straight from the bottle. I enjoy their red sauce as well - it has a little kick to it! read more

Sabor Caribe - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Tried the food and it didn't taste good and it is too expensive for what it's worth. Wouldn't try again.

My partner and I stopped here on a Saturday evening this past weekend and loved it. We did a sampler appetizer and an entree and it was very fun! Will definitely come back to try other items as they are all very unique. read more

Tasty Latin American cuisine. This Venezuelan restaurant has a variety of tasty dishes. The main dish is the Patacones- fried plantains. The chicken patacones are the best. I paired it with chicken pastelitos and chicken empanadas as a side. The servings are filling! Definitely a hidden Memphis jewel. read more

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A friend had shared a super large margarita from this place's IG page and we went after a long week at work lol. Though it was cold, we could see outside seating space for warmer months and I'm geeked to come back. Is kinda small inside, but we were early enough to grab a table with no problem and there was self seating. The server was really nice, she was patient with us as we were undecided and she made good suggestions on the menu. We had the passion fruit margarita which was fruity, sweet, and enough alcohol and the combination food plate with had an empanada, arepa, tostones dish, and one that resembled a pancake. She recommended this so next time we would know what we like which was a good idea! The arepa, empanada, and tostones were my favorites! They have a mild and spicy sauce for the table I could tell the mild one was full of cilantro by how it looked and I was happy because I love cilantro lol. Overall the service, food, and environment are great and I'll be back. They have limited parking in the front and more spaces on the back, you will have to climb stairs to enter from the back parking lot. Try this place, truly authentic Venezuelan food, I loved the flavors and homey feel like I was a guest to their home. read more

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While visiting Memphis with my family, we came across Sabor Caribe for lunch. The food was amazing! So much so that we went back a second time on the last day of our trip. On our first visit I had 1 beef 1 pork patacones while my wife and son had the pabellon criollo. Both dishes were delicious! On our second visit we started with a chicken empanada, a chicken pastelito, and a tequeyoyo followed by pabellon criollo for all. If you're in the area, bring your appetite and stop by Sabor Caribe! read more

Sabor Caribe - Pabellon criollo - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Sabor Caribe is an authentic Venezuelan restaurant located in the medical district. The food is delicious and the service is warm, friendly, and helpful! This was my first time trying Venezuelan food and my waitress was super helpful in assisting me in picking my food. She recommended the arepas and fresh passion fruit juice to drink and I'm so glad she did! All of my food was cooked fresh to order, flavorful, amd filling! The arepas had the perfect amount of crunch and softness reminding me of one of my favorite southern things, hot water cornbread! Every bite was filled with meat, avocado, cheese, and goodness! I ordered a chicken arepa and shrimp arepa! I tried my best to eat both but it was so much food that I eventually just had to pack it up to take home! I really can't wait to visit them again and dive deeper into their menu! Plus They have more cocktail options now so I'll obviously be updating the review soon! Lol If you haven't been yet don't walk, run to Sabor! Lol P.s I love that the Memphis food scene is diverse. Being able to experience different cultures without leaving the city is a gift I hope we don't take lightly. read more

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Food is amazing. Amazing. Service is fantastic, and has a great local, home cooked feel/taste. A must visit (I.e. frequent visit) read more

Sabor Caribe - Bomba-B Burger - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Cheesy goodness!! If you are a fan of cheese, then Sabor Caribe is the place for you. Most of the dishes are packed to the brim with cheese. This was my first experience with authentic Venezuelan food, and it definitely did not disappoint! I tried a variety of different options on my visit. The Fried Special Arepa was definitely a highlight. It is a fried sandwich filled with the most delicious roast park. It comes with the most amazing spicy orange sauce. The empandas are also a must have! They are stuffed with delicious meats and potatoes. Sabor Caribe is definitely one of my favorite spots in Memphis. The food is incredible at an affordable price. The service is also great. I can't wait to be back! read more

Authentic Venezuelan food in Memphis, Tennessee. My wife is from Venezuela and I met and married her there 25 years ago,eating at Sabor Caribe took me back. The experience started when we first arrived, the entrance is painted with the same bright yellow color as the typical houses in the Andean town of Merida. We entered and the restaurant was empty, so my wife and I got a little scared. Anyway we stayed and I am glad we did. food was amazing and PLENTIFUL. We started by ordering the Super Sampler Plate, more than enough for 2, 3 or 4, and has the best typical fritters Venezuela has to offer, try them all-Yummy. They bring a pink sauce and a green sauce to dip, the pink is a little hot, but not to bad and the green is creamy and garlicky, both amazing, I combined both and my own, but I am weird like that. For dinner we ordered the Mix-Grill that had grilled chicken, beef, spanish chorizo, yuca fries, arepas, tomato and avocado salad and white cheese, or queso guayanes, which is a hard, salty cheese, that tastes amazing, dont forget to use the sauce. This plate could feed 3-4 people easy. Loved the place, the food the owners, nice reaggeton music playing and Spanish discussions going on in the kitchen, loved it. If you are in Memphis, a must try. By the way the Madison Shuttle (Memphis Trolley) passes right in front of the restaurant in between Danny Thomas BLVD and Orleans Avenue. read more

Sabor Caribe - Entrance, bright yellow color used in many house in the Andean regions of Venezuela - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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A MUST-TRY! I've been here twice now. And both times I've left with a wonderful experience! The first time I went I wasn't sure what I wanted, so I got the Travel Plate, which allows you to try a little bit of everything. The flavors are unexplainable, and the sauces you can have with it are to die for! I left this experience absolutely loving the plantain sandwiches the most. There is something about their chicken that is so moist and juicy, when combined with their ingredients in the plantain sandwich that keeps me coming back for me. The second time I visited, I also organized a surprise birthday party. The organization and the outcome of the party was perfect. You can have up to 20 people in their private room. However, after 10 an order must be placed in advance. Everyone's order was perfect, all thanks to the manager of the restaurant. SHE IS AMAZING! I ordered the Crazy Plantains this time, and do not regret my decision at all. I wish I had pictures of the food, but it was too good by the time I finished it I realized I had to take picture. TL;DR: you must visit. The flavors are amazing. read more

WOW, What a find this place is. I know it might be off the beaten path and when you walk in you're not overwhelmed by the decor. That's because they save it for the food. We had an Arepa, that was flavorful with its limited ingredients. They don't overpower their meats and veggies with heavy sauces, it's all about the slow cooking that produces tender flavor filled ingredients. read more

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This place is a gem! I LOVE Caribbean food and Memphis has a shortage. This has filled the gap. Cute little place I would highly recommend. read more

We were in Memphis from South Florida and visiting Sun Studios nearby and stumbled across Sabor....what a way to make us feel like we were back home! The food was amazing, the ambiance simple and fun and the service quick and responsive. We got a great meal and were in and out in 45 minutes! Highly recommend for locals or visitors! The Bomba B Burger was amazing, as was the Cuban sandwich. read more

This place was recommended by someone who passed through Memphis. I was doing the same, so I stopped. Parking is scant in front, maybe 6 spots. There was a sign for parking in back, but its only accessible from one side. Inside is a pretty barebones set up (But it is clean). Regular tables and chairs, not much decor. The menu has good looking offerings, but mostly the same stuff, but presented differently (pork inside plantains, pork in corn shell, etc.). THE FOOD: I ordered a combo type dish which had an arepa, a patacone, a corn pancake with cheese inside and on top, and I think an empanada. The corn pancake was delicious..sweet, cheesy, almost dessert-like. The arepa and patacone were kind of similar tasting. I got pork in both, they both had the same cheese, the plantains were sliced thin and overfried, so the plantain flavor was lost. The empanada was ok. My server was a nice young lady. Friendly, polite. The food came out quickly. Its ok read more

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Really outstanding food. Very close to the house and thought I'd try. Great staff, very eager to make suggestions and offer personal favorites from menu. The "sampler" platter was incredible. The sides we ordered were super tasty. Very nice little place for a cheat meal and friendly and helpful employees..a rarity these days. read more

Sabor Caribe - Sample Platter!! Get you some..thank me later. - Venezuelan Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This place bummed me out so much. I expected much more. My food was absolutely flavorless. The only thing that was actually good and full of flavor was the empanada. I was more bummed when I took one bite, tasted how good it was, looked back at the empanada, and realized the rest of it was empty. I'm hoping the chef was just sleepy that day and I'm going to give this place one more try. I will update the review when I go back. read more

Bussin. Do yourself a favor and go eat here it's really good and the sauces are amazing.

Amazing food. I tried them as a part of the Downtown Dining event that Memphis has every year. I had the Venezuelan Travel Plate (pork arepa, beef patacon, black bean empanada and cachapa) with a papaya caramel dessert. A ridiculous amount of food. But so good. I ordered at the counter and got it to go. It was about a 10 minute wait. They had a small waiting bench where I hung out and listened to some good music. Highly recommended. read more