Great lunch - super affordable and huge portions. Had a super chicken quesadilla and a super carne asada quesadilla - both had sour cream and guacamole inside. Still have half of each leftover. Sat outside on the patio and it was a wonderful day out there. Ordering was quick and easy - and received our food very quickly. Great experience! read more

I'm disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. Unfortunately, several aspects of the meal and service fell far below my expectations. The server was rude throughout the experience, and at one point spilled juice on me. When I asked for plastic utensils because the utensils provided were dirty, I was met with an attitude rather than a simple, courteous response. The food was also disappointing. The tortilla was soggy rather than crispy, and the birria consommé did not taste authentic or flavorful. The shrimp I ordered with the El Diablo sauce was unexpectedly sweet, which was not what I expected from the dish. As someone who is 100% Mexican and grew up eating Mexican food regularly, I have a good understanding of the flavors and preparation I expect from Mexican cuisine. I'm always willing to give a restaurant a fair chance, but unfortunately, both the food and the service missed the mark during my visit. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and works on improving both the quality of the food and the way customers are treated. read more

On our way back to San Francisco, we discovered a fantastic spot: Sabor De Mexico in Novato. It was our first visit, and definitely not our last. As soon as we entered, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service stood out. We tried several of their popular dishes, and everything was truly delicious. The street tacos were especially memorable. I sampled both the carne asada and the lengua, with perfectly balanced flavors. The homemade tortillas made a significant difference. We also shared an order of quesadillas with carne asada, which was very flavorful. They offer both indoor and semi-outdoor seating, and the restaurant is clean and well-maintained. We ordered at the counter, and the food was served to our table. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. It's clear they use fresh, quality ingredients in everything--from the salsa to the expertly cooked meats. If you're searching for a new place for authentic Mexican cuisine, Sabor De Mexico is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Best Shrimp Tacos in the Bay Area Labor de Mexico offers other delicious dishes, as well read more

I went in around 12:50 and the place was empty, should have been the first sign that I wasn't going to enjoy the experience. I sat on the back patio which had lots of flys and was a bit dirty. I got the super burrito and the super nacho's both with carne asada. The food was very under seasoned the asada seemed more like ground beef. The chips for the nachos were over fried and the cheese was that fake cheese. Sorry no way I'll be going back. read more

Sabor De Mexico - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

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The staff are wonderful. I am working my way through the menu. I have had the Caldo de Rez (beef soup) served with corn tortillas. Think of pot roast but in a soup form with out the gravy. YUM! I've taken home the super burritos as a treat for family. Everything here is a comfort food made to order with fresh ingredients. Lovely ambiance and art, a giant Vicente Fernańdez photo in the establishment. read more

Sabor De Mexico - Caldo de Rez - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

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This place as the kids like to say is, "Fire!" Finally able to try it out and we were not disappointed. Some of the best Carne Asada I've had in all of Marin. The portions are massive too. Trust a big guy and try it out! read more

Sabor De Mexico - Carne Asada Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

This place is a hidden gem. Selfishly I want to keep it a secret for myself but I want them to succeed. The workers are so nice and accommodating to any style burrito you want. For example- they don't have a kids menu but they modified a regular burrito to my kids liking. Also- their burritos are HUGE! The price is right too. I hope more people support this business. read more

Sabor De Mexico - A super burrito w/so much meat! - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

Came back for a second visit to this location - nice to see they've expanded into the adjoining space, business was brisk so I suppose they're doing well. I had the burrito - again, and was once again impressed not only with the freshness but with the size of the thing. I could easily have taken half home for another meal, however I wolfed it down greedily, it was really tasty. Service was fast and great, chips were warm, salsas were fresh, price was right, what more could you ask? read more

Sabor De Mexico - Menu as of July 2025 - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

Overall a delicious experience! I've been meaning to kick the tires and was in the area so gave it a shot. This location was a couple different businesses over the past few years and was glad to see a new business come in. Upon entering the restaurant, it's got a counter style set up where you order and find a seat. It looks like they are still figuring things out as there is a beer and wine application notice in the door. There is plenty of seating available (probably too much) as there are seating area inside and a covered exterior spot. The menu is on a flatscreen which is typical these days. The monitor next to it was serving up early 90's pop and hip-hop music videos which was kinda funny. The food is very good and full of flavor. I ordered a super burrito and it could probably feed 2. The beans, meat, rice, and cheese all melded together for a delicious mix of flavors and textures. The salsa's were nice as well. There was a red (spicy) and green (medium) which is a good addition to a bite or two of burrito or chips. I hope this place does well and we'll see what the future holds. read more

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I was craving Caldo de res one evening. Went to Sabor de Mexico to give it a try. For $18 I got a bowl it had a few vegetables, uncooked potato watery broth, and a few piece of meat. It did not come with the side of rice as it normally served in traditional Mexican restaurants. The tortillas were from a package and stale. I left there feeling hungry. Completely dissatisfied with all of it. I would not eat their food again. The kitchen was also very dirty as well as the tables outside. Not the flavors of Mexico that I am accustomed to. And I am Mexican and certainly not worth the $ $39. I paid for two very watery soups. read more

Decided to try the super vegi burrito again before ruling out this place as a lunch option. I ordered the salsa, guacamole and sour cream on the side, hoping this would take care of the issue of my burrito being cold. I was wrong! The burrito was mostly lettuce on the inside, so it's difficult to make it any warmer. It was also lacking in flavor. The chips and mild salsa were tasty. Given my choice of entree, this clearly isn't the place for me. read more

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The best casual taqueria in Novato. Generous portions of great food at (relative to competition) highly reasonable prices. The closest in Marin to carrying on the legacy of the late, great San Jose Taqueria that used to be under the freeway in San Rafael. You will walk away happy. In particular, if you're one of those sacred few who enjoy a good mojarra frita - god knows I am - they have a good one. read more

The quesabirrias are so good! The carnitas are crispy and delicious!! Just tried the tamales and the masa was so fluffy and moist. This spot is fire!!! friendly service and outdoor seating. read more

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Marin! The food is delicious and beautifully presented. I have enjoyed every meal I have had here. The patio dining is very pleasant in nice weather. read more

The food was average. Nothing really stood out from any other Mexican restaurant in town. They have al pastor as a meat option which is not that common. I had it in a burrito. It was supposed to be a super burrito (regular burrito with guacamole and sour cream). It wasn't. My mother said that her enchiladas were okay. Nothing special. The stand out appears to have been the shrimp and veggie tacos. It deserves 4 stars. Everything else was 3 stars. The guacamole had more tomatoes than avocado. Not the way I like it. I think that this restaurant is very new. They have some things to work out. They overcharged us. They charged us twice for my mother's enchilada combo meal. They have a large space across the parking lot from Pini's hardware. This location can't seem to hold onto a restaurant. They had better try harder or they won't last either. They have covered outdoor dining. It was good to try this place but I probably won't be back. read more

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What great news! After 25 years working at a taco shop in San Jose, Samuel finally opened his own taco shop in South Novato, next to the ACE Hardware store. The best taco shop in town. Excellent service and the best price. Honestly, the best tacos in the county. Very nice people and respectful read more

Sabor De Mexico - Great space - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

I am very picky when it comes to protein quality when I go eat at a Mexican restaurant. The quality of the meat here is amazing. I order carne azada tacos and I empty out my plate not leaving any meat behind. The chips and salsa are amazing. Overall this place is a great authentic Mexican restaurant. Prices and food serving was excellent and reasonable. read more

Excellent food. First real authentic Mexican I had in Novato after living here for 5 years now. I'm from East Bay so I've been searching for a good authentic local spot for a while. Food is wonderful. I order tacos and had a quesadilla. Very tasty, well seasoned carne. Great customer service. You can tell the owner cares about his business. Can't wait to comeback more often. read more

Glad to see an authentic taqueria in the neighborhood. This location has been through a few other places that didn't last so hopefully this one sticks around. The staff is friendly and has a nice seating area by the road. I always go for an al pastor super burrito and this one hit the spot. My only feedback is the lack of customization. I prefer a spinach tortilla which most places have these days. They also only offer pinto beans which is fine, but I'm a black bean kind of guy. It was still very delicious and enjoyable. The marinade on the al pastor was so flavorful which was felt in every bite. Even with the pinto beans, I would still come back. read more

Sabor De Mexico - Super burrito was a good size! - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

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Awesome shrimp burrito. It's now in my top 5 in Marin. Celia's in San Rafael for taste and volume, Lucinda's in Strawberry for take out and taste (they have been there 50 years!), San Jose Taqueria in San Rafael for taste and convienience, Mi Pueblo Novato for the Molcajete, and now Sabor De Mexico for the shrimp super. There may be kinda long lines, slow to clear tables, but a killer outside ambience, and who cares when you get that kind food. Damn that was a good buritto. Large portion to boot, free chips and salsa. read more

Great new spot in my neighborhood. I hope they make it. I love Mexican food like this. Taco salad . read more

Authentic Mexican food! Great service and heated outdoor seating. The ambiance is chill and family friendly. You definitely need to try their super burrito with steak! read more

The food was very authentic. They had all sorts of different meats. Service was fast and friendly. The prices were really affordable. They have a nice outdoor space playing Latin music. I definitely recommend it. read more

Finally got in for lunch since they close early for dinner, 7pm. Friendly fast service and relaxing patio that's covered for the elements. I tried a delicious al pastor tota on a fresh soft roll with all the fixings. Big enough for 2 but I was really hungry to polish it off. The menu is ample with everything you would expect with a few nice surprises like Dorado fish tacos. 5 for $11.95 and whole fried fish for $14.99 when available.. I will be back to Sabor de Mexico to work my way through the menu. Gracias read more

Sabor De Mexico - Closed at 6:30? - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

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We have driven past a bunch of times and finally gave it a try yesterday. Glad we did . Everything was on point (eg quesabirrias, carnitas tacos, carne asada burrito). Good quality, portion size and prices. We'll be back. read more

Another delicious meal from Sabor de Mexico. This time we ordered a large Carne Asada quesadilla and a Al Pastor super burrito, both were a generous portion and really good. Prices are so reasonable and worth the visit so far. read more

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My carne asada super burrito was really good and portion was very large. Very flavorful and meat was perfectly cooked. The quesadilla was really good too. Tacos were delicious. The carne asada and carnitas were my favorite. Chips and salsa was really fresh and good too. Overall great prices and good quality food. read more

Quesabirria tacos were really good and the consume was flavorful and dense not just like a water broth that you sometimes get from other restaurants!! Chicken tacos were also really good and everything is really reasonably priced!! 10/10 read more

Sabor De Mexico - Quesabirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

This place is soooo good. I've enjoyed everting I've ordered. Nachos, fish taco, shrimp buritto. Amazing.

This is a small business with a friendly staff that I would very much like to love, but the food needs serious work. My wife's carne fajitas were badly overcooked, which resulted in them being dry and tasteless. The plate lacked pico de gallo or some other sauce, which might have helped with those problems, but I doubt would truly solve them. My al pastor burrito was dry, but acceptable. However, the tortillas I order with an appetizer guacamole were oddly leathery. While ordered mais, they seem to have a lot of wheat flour in them, and were quite dry. Just not pleasant. I came here in the expectation that it was a sister restaurant of the Sabor de Mejico on Fourth Street in San Rafael, which is not related and has far superior (indeed, delicious) food. read more

Amazing food and service at this new spot in Novato. The staff are extremely friendly and know how to make tasty meals. Our go to spot.

Seriously I hate doing this but this place is not good. I really do not know how this place has so many good reviews maybe I got it on a bad night. Two burritos super no sour cream no cheese and the carne asada was dry flavorless and after the 6th fatty grizzle bite I got I threw the rest away. There should not be this much gross fat in a burrito. I grew up in the excelsior/mission and I know a good burrito. And this was not it. read more

I love their grandmas enchiladas with mole. The best and not spicy The music was great as were the margaritas read more

If you're looking for some delicious, authentic Mexican food sabor de Mexico is the place you want to visit. The employees are very nice and welcoming. There is lots of space and tables to eat. The burritos are just so delicious and full of flavor. The tacos have a generous amount of meat. Their salsa and chips were so crisp and delicious. We also ordered a super quesadilla. That was so good and flavorful with lots of cheese, guacamole and sour cream. read more

All good. Loved the burrito and ate it for a couple days. Everything is expensive now so don't blame them for charging what everyone else is charging. Plus the vibe was good energy. read more

My mom, my daughter and myself tried this tonight. I had the fajitas mixta. Which is two meats mixed together with bell peppers and onions. You have the choice of chicken and shrimp or chicken and steak. I chose the chicken and steak. It was really good. Homemade guacamole and the sauces were amazing. read more

Sabor De Mexico - Fajitas mixta chicken and steak - Mexican Near Me - Novato, California

This is my favorite Taqueria in Marin! Best tortilla chips in Marin hands-down! Everything I've had has been delicious, Sam, the owner, is super sweet... Any chance for having Taco Tuesdays? read more

Service was excellent and very helpful! For an outside patio it was very clean and restroom was as well. The food was outstanding from the chips and salsa given when you arrive to the best authentic hard shell taco's I've had in some time! My daughter had the carne asada quesadilla and the portions were excellent you definitely get your fill! I definitely recommend coming here I know I'll be back! read more

The cheese enchiladas were good and filling and the melon agua Fresca is indeed fresh and good Limited vegetarian options but I think they will adjust for you read more