My wife and I had a very enjoyable experience at Sabor de Cuba. The service was one of the highlights of our visit. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, and other staff members also checked in regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. We started with the Fried Yuca with mojo sauce, which was cooked very well - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The accompanying dipping sauce wasn't really to our taste, as it appeared to be oil-based, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism of the dish itself. For our entrée, we ordered the Seafood Paella with tostones for two. The quality of the seafood was good, and the dish was flavorful overall. My only criticism is that the paella seemed a bit heavy on the rice compared to the amount of seafood and protein. There was certainly plenty of food to share, but I would have preferred a slightly better balance between the rice and seafood. The atmosphere was also enjoyable. We visited around 5 PM and were seated in the front corner of the restaurant by the windows. The ambiance was relaxed and comfortable, while still feeling lively enough to create a nice dining experience. Background Latin music played throughout our meal, which complemented the restaurant's vibe without being overwhelming. Overall, we had a positive experience thanks to the quality of the food, attentive service, and pleasant atmosphere. I'd be happy to return and try more of the menu in the future. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Seafood Paella with tostones - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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It's been years since I've had some good homestyle Cuban food. Visited on my last night in town. It was a really refreshing meal. I love a good grilled chicken breast. It was very flavorful with the citrus notes. I substituted the plantains for yucca, I'm a sucker for yucca. This meal was quite large and gave me plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. The drink menu is extensive and they also offer mocktails. I included the bill which shows our 3 dinners, 2 drinks and an app. Extreme fair pricing for our current day. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Pollo a la Plancha (Grilled Chicken Breast) - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Overall very good. Extremely clean and great service. The food was very good. Loved the broth with the mussels. Fairly priced. I will be back. read more

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Went on a beautiful sunny day with a couple friends. Ordered a sangria pitcher to share and a few entrees. The paella was a big portion and probably the best thing we ordered. The ropa vieja and vaca frita were fine but tasted a bit dry and tough. The service was slow. Wish there was more ambiance in the restaurant, particularly near the back of the restaurant where it's dark and near the bathrooms. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Ropa Vieja (Pulled Flank Steak) - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Has the Cubano and pork sandwich. Delicious! Wife and I had half each. Quick service in the afternoon. They have a few tables on the sidewalk for people watching. read more

I have been craving Cuban food for a while. Who knew that in quaint downtown Frederick there was a authentic Cuban restaurant?? I come to Frederick fairly regularly as a bottle club member at Tenth Ward and Sabor De Cuba is right down the street! I was looking for a lunch option nearby and found this place. My favorite dish is masitas de puerco. The tender, marinated fried pork and onions do something to my soul! They do have it on the menu but I opted for something lighter in the middle of my long day. I ordered the papa rellena appetizer and a Cuban sandwich. The papa was pricey. At my favorite cafecito in my hometown in California, I can get 3 for the price I paid here but it was absolutely delicious. Not for nothing the sauce they served it with was good too and I'm not a condiment kinda girl. The Cuban was perfect too. Authentic bread, tasty innards, and a good portion. Service was fast and friendly. I'll definitely be returning! read more

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The food, service and overall environment are outstanding! You must try their Cuban sandwich, be sure to ask for the garlic dipping sauce.

Just passing thru town and I noticed a Cuban restaurant. I took a peek inside, seems like a nice cozy spot so I came the next day for dinner. The restaurant is empty and we have the place to ourselves. The menu has lots of great Cuban staples. I started with the Bistec De Palomilla (Cuban Grilled Steak) and ordered a glass of wine to get the dinner party started. My meal came out pretty quickly. What was a little disappointing was there was more vegetables than meat. It was just an average meal, nothing too exciting. I'm ready to pack it in but waitress mentioned they have a homemade Tres Leche dessert that I must try. I ordered the dessert. Again, just average in my personal opinion. If you like this spot then add a star, I'm just passing through. read more

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Nicely decorated restaurant, I had the ham croquettes, which were good, cuban sandwich was good. We tried the Yuca fried and boiled. Both were good. The veggie bowl was gigantic. Nice cute little place, friendly staff & quick service. Recommend if you are in the area read more

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

This was the food truck at Harpers Ferry Brewing and I just happened to stumble upon it when heading outside. Ordered the Cuban and plantains and it was solid. A small menu, but would have loved to have gotten fried yuca which I believe their brick and mortar store has. read more

I'd skip this place next time. Service was fine, sat at the small bar in the front that had a handful of seats. Worst Cuban sandwich I've ever had. Bread was terrible, wet with cooking oil and cold on the inside. The carnitas was decent but the ham was off. The pickle and mustard didn't pull the sandwich together like it should have. It's just not a quality ingredient sandwich. It all tasted old. I've never had bad fried yuca. The yuca was off too. Maybe it was cooked in old or dirty oil but I only had a few bites before surrendering the app. May the stomach gods be in your favor or skip this place. read more

Great home style cooking. Totally enjoyed the sizzling shrimp and margaritas! Service was excellent as well.

Started with the Sizzling Shrimp App. 5 large shrimp in a garlic sauce with tomatoes. Very good. My wife got the chimichurri steak special. I snuck in a few tries, it was great. I ordered the Pernil, pork cooked in citrus and garlic. They served it crispy with onions, side of rice & beans. The pork was dry but tasty. Top: order a side mojo - garlic, lemon and olive oil. Made everything taste better. Service was a little slow. Everything came out one at a time. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Jalapeno Margarita - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Dined here with friends for lunch on a Saturday. Service was friendly but water refills were a bit on the slow side. The food came out in a timely manner and everything was hot and delicious. I'd gladly return! read more

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We arrived at Sabor de Cuba with a large group and a dog but they were able to accommodate us for outside seating. We were also happy to see that they were able to meet vegetarian and vegan options for friends we were dining with. I tried the camarones enchiladas with fried plantains, rice and beans. My husband tried the cubano sandwich and my son had the picadillo meal with, rice and yuca. Overall I think we all enjoyed our meals, which showcased a different flavor profile in each. Mine was shrimp in tomato sauce with peppers and onions which I enjoyed dipping the plantains into. My son raved about the flavor in the picadillo and the garlic mojo over the yuca. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Camarones Enchilados (Cuban Style Sautéed Shrimp) - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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The food is fantastic and the service was great. The shrimp in garlic sauce with Cuban bread is a must try! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

We got takeout and overall enjoyed the food. The ropa vieja was pretty standard as well as the Maduros. The Cuban sandwich was good too. read more

Gary was our server.. great and attentive Mojito was terrific! Food was excellent! I ordered the Sizzling Shrimp. Just as described on the menu. 5 large shrimp, cooked in a white wine sauce, w/fresh tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice. Served in a hot skillet w/avocado & toasted Cuban bread . Delicious read more

This place is a downtown Frederick treasure! The atmosphere is inviting and the customer service is always great! Servers come around constantly to check in and offer refills. The food here is always amazing!! You have to start with the sizzling shrimp - if anything, ask for more bread! It is such a mouth-watering dish to look at and even better to eat!! I ordered the Bistec de Palomilla which was very tasty and filling. My friend ordered the Ropa Vieja which she also enjoyed. The serving sizes are great - I had enough for the next day. Oooh...I didn't take a photo but their mojitos are even great and well priced! LOVE THIS PLACE!! read more

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Love this place and their truck. The paella is the best. Never disappointed always welcomed.

I would give these guys 10 stars! Everything is better than mom used to make and the service is so attentive and friendly! Love Sabor!

Great location, parking is easy with the nearby garages. Lots to see around the area making this a great food stop. Excellent espresso martini, I came a few weeks ago and am still thinking about it! A good balance of sweetness, coffee, and cinnamon. Food was good. The chimichurri steak was our favorite, though that was a special. It came on a sizzling plate and was mouthwateringly good! My partner believed the vaca frita was a little dry and overcooked but was seasoned well. Papa rellena was good but small. Service was good and would check on us often. The environment was also pretty nice for a casual meal, would love to stop by for lunch again if I'm in the area. read more

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First off, I have been to South Beach and had the pleasure of eating at a traditional Cuban restaurant. Sabor De Cuba is phenomenal and it was very apparent from the very first dish that I had found my new favorite go to restaurant. The atmosphere screams Havana and the service was top notch. The appetizer was sizzling shrimp with avocado along with a salsa/chimi mixture. Amazing! I had the flank steak with grilled onions, black beans, white rice and plantains. My girlfriend had the same but with pork. The food was very hot and seasoned perfectly. And, very little wait time. The food was prepared perfectly and if you are in a hurry and want a great Cuban meal, this is where you need to go! This is the first review in a very long time in which I can't stop typing about all the great things this restaurant has to offer. read more

On a recent date night in the town of Frederick, we were excited to try one of their many restaurants. Our show was at the Weinberg Center for the Arts so we strolled down Patrick Street to find a cute bar. We had a choice between Italian or Cuban. We went with Cuban based on the many 4-5 stars. The bar was super cute, about 8 seats. Our server was new but he did try. He didn't know much about the food and also didn't know much about the wines. He did make a delicious Mojito. Hubby enjoyed his Cuban sandwich but we thought weird that it didn't come with a side, not a chip or a salad. That sandwich was $12. I ordered what I thought was yucca chips but instead the server said it was the tostones($5). They reminded me of bland potato cakes. Not something I would order again. read more

Really delicious. Where else are you going to find authentic Cuban food in the area (the answer, not anywhere in Northern Virginia!) Enjoy a day in beautiful downtown Frederick and then have yourself some yucca con mojo, Cuban sandwich, and a cafecito as you think about whether or not you saved room for the flan! read more

Phenomenal experience at Sabor de Cuba. Service and food were both excellent and the Cubano and Ropa Vieja were authentic. Highly recommend!

Great service and excellent food! The shrimp was the best I've had in a long time--jumbo-sized, perfectly cooked, and full of amazing flavor. The Cuban sandwich was also very good, as expected, but the portion was so large that I had to take the rest to go. The Caipirinha was refreshing and pleasantly strong. I'll definitely be back soon to try more. Very, very good. read more

Cute tiki hut decor! My husband and I dined in. We enjoyed a very spicy margarita and a pineapple mojito. We shared the beef empanadas, ropa vieja with friend plantains and a side of tostones. Very good with the sauce. Our server was very smiley and had good energy. Close walk to the parking garage or a walk down the creek. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Ropa Vieja and Tostones - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

In Frederick and what some Cuban food? This is the place to go. The host tries to sit you right away but sometimes it can get very busy and you must wait outside. Luckily there are plenty of shops around. The sopa de pollo has a great cooked-at-home flavor. I like to get it as appetizer to share with family. It's a decent portion, good to share with two or three people. The tostones rellenos are delicious too. The ropa vieja was a bit salty for me but with a nice drink, it's fine. Masitas de puerto are my go-to dish. Lively music is always playing and at the end-left of the restaurant you can find more privacy, if needed. I'm not a mojito lover but others at my table enjoyed them. ¡Salud! read more

We went to this low key spot after a local race. My cousin in law comes here regularly and highly recommended it. We had a variety of dishes all came with rice, beans and plantanos. The variation is in the style of meat and how it's cooked. The empanadas were amazing. I really enjoyed the outer layer and the savoriness of the inside. I forgot to take pictures of our meals. We were so hungry and immediately started eating when our food arrived lol. The service was quick. We added multiple items to our bill after the initial intake and they were very accommodating. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Food was tasty I think I'm just used to Mexican being Mexican lol! The pollo a la plancha was super limey and fresh and everything came out fast and super hot! The girls working were super nice and helpful and we had water constantly which we definitely needed bc we came from a hike and were drinking water so fast! Pretty venue it's just a little small so I would expect a wait if you are walking in. The tostones were my fav part so so so yummy and perfect texture! Def try if you're wanting to try Cuban (: read more

Sabor De Cuba - Pollo a la Plancha - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I came here with a group of 5 people for lunch and was able to get seated right away. A lot of the restaurants in the Market Hall area of Frederick were packed and some required a 2 hour wait for our group size. I ordered the seafood paella (which is recommended for 2 people) and it comes with mussels, shrimp, scallops, red snapper and lots of rice/veggies. I also ordered the spicy margarita with habanero. The drink was good but not that spicy. The seafood paella was more than enough food for 2 people and we ended up taking leftovers. I really enjoyed the paella as it was filling and flavorful. It was a delicious twist on the paella and recommend their sandwiches as it seemed the most popular entree item. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Seafood Paella - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The ambiance was perfect -- a small thing I really liked was the music, which was at the perfect volume, not too loud and not too soft. The food was fantastic! I had a cubano, and the meat was soft and the bread perfectly toasted. My mom had the arroz con pollo, and her rice was delicious. The food came super fast and the waiters were so kind and helpful. I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant! Thanks for the wonderful dining experience! read more

I used to LOVE this place. Anytime I came into town I went straight there, like I did today. The staff is phenomenal so please don't think the 2 stars is a reflection of them- it's not. We ordered the Marita de puerco and the pernil. The masitas was SO dry I could not eat it. The white rice came with black beans, and they were TASTELESS. I am so disappointed because I truly LOVED this place. The ambiance is still nice. read more

The service is awful. After fifteen minutes of waiting for a waiter I left. It's a shame because the food lookwd promising. Although, the stand at the entrance welcoming people in several languages screams tourist trap. read more

If you're craving an authentic Cuban meal but cannot make it to Havana or Miami, look no further as Sabor de Cuba got you covered. Their cubano sandwiches are best this side of the Atlantic and a simple dish of arroz con pollo will get your picky eater all smiling again. Don't skimp on drinks and order pretty much everything. I really liked their Painkiller cocktail. If you still have room for desert, ask for flam or tres leches; both are mouth watering. Their staff are super nice! read more

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I love this restaurant. The vibe is cozy and simple. The food and drinks are delicious. My favorites are the chicken empanadas, camarones enchilados, and the seafood paella. This is also one of the few restaurants where I can find a good caipirinha. read more

Came across this gem after a long hike with some friends. We decided to stop in town for some food and were so happy we came across Sabor de Cuba. When living in DC, it's quite to find authentic Cuban food and this place did pretty well in serving up some yummy food. We ordered the vaca frita and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked and it came with white rice and beans, and maduros... YUM! A little piece of heaven in every bite!!!! For dessert, we ordered the guava & cheese empanada (to share), and lets just say it was gone in an instant. Of course, ordered Jupinas with our meals because... DUH. read more

Sabor De Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Ordered the fried snapper with rice and black beans. It is a piece of overly fried fish with no taste. Spoke with the server and I ordered the steak with onions with rice and black beans. The beans were so bland and the rice wasn't cooked all of the way thru. Am PRican and will go out of my way to support a Latino business. But the food at this restaurant was not worth the price or the drive. Traditional Cuban food has sabor and this failed. read more

Hubs and I decided to try Sabor de Cuba for dinner on a Friday night. We haven't had too many trips to Frederick, so we headed out there. We love Cuban food, so I was super excited to try and compare to other places we've been to. We ordered margaritas (Cadillac style). They were so good! We also had mojitos afterwards, which I wasn't a fan of. Our server was nice and very attentive. We ordered an appetizer and entree to share. We opted for a papa rellena, which we enjoyed. I would've preferred a different type of sauce with it, but it was good. We then had the bistec de palomilla....the meat was so juicy and tender. The onions added to the flavor. The rice and beans were a bit bland, but with everything combined it was a delicious meal! I would definitely try it again. read more

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