Food was delicious, service was quick and polite and music playing in the background as I was the only person dining inside. Next time I better come with an emptier stomach and finish all my food-I tried. read more

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Ordered on a Sunday night at around 7 PM because I saw they closed at 8 PM according to Google. When I got there, I saw on the door that they actually close earlier. I felt horrible because they must have been waiting for me for a while. Anyways, the food was amazing, the empanadas were perfect. Everything was 10 out of 10 will definitely order again. read more

Good size portion sizes able to accommodate the customer needs real Columbian food that makes you feel like you are there. They also have a store that you can purchase food and dry goods also. read more

First time trying this restaurant & it did not disappoint! Nice inside with booths & local food products for sale. I ordered online & picking up was easy. The food was fairly priced & good size portions. read more

Sabor de Sanchez - Colombian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Authentic Puerto Rican food that's hard to find elsewhere. The sancocho is rich and comforting, and the alcapurrias are absolutely delicious--crispy on the outside and full of flavor. The only downside is wishing they were open every day because the food is that good. Definitely a must-try if you're craving real Puerto Rican cooking. read more

I placed an order online for delivery last month for a few menu items. I found this location on Yelp. Let's get to it! Picada Colombiana is a dish of fried ingredients like steak, chicken, arepa, potato, yuca, morcilla, chorizo, chicharron, carne de cerdo, and plantain. The word picada means "chopped" in Spanish. The picada is prepared in the mortar and must contain a basic triad: almond, bread and some liquid. Almonds are toasted and can be replaced by another nut like hazelnut, pinenut, walnut, or some combination of those. Bread is crushed in a mortar after being made dry and hard from going stale, being toasted, or being fried in oil. Otherwise, some sort of sweet biscuit or cookie may be used. The liquid used is usually the cooking juice but stock or hot water can be used as well.This dish had flavor and lots of it! This dish in particular was only served with pork. The pork and spice combination used here was peppery and earthy at the same time and a bit on the dry side. Plantnos Plantains contain more starch and less sugar than dessert bananas, so they are usually cooked or otherwise processed before being eaten. They are typically boiled or fried when eaten green, and when processed, they can be made into flour and turned into baked products such as cakes, bread and pancakes. These plantains had a bit of cinnamon for sweetness and were a bit limp but served their purposes as a desert that could even out the dryness of the picada. The food served here was above average but not the most spectacular Columbian dishes I've encountered. However, for those looking to get their feet wet with Colombian food, this may be your spot. read more

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What a rip off...omg I feel disgusted at what we paid for this. Definitely NOT even close to their photos...nothing was edible. We ordered the Bendeja Paisa and the chicharron plate. It looked and tasted like day old food....arepeas crumbly, rotten avocado, oily beans and rice. I had to argue with DoorDash in order to get a full refund. Dang, never again...not even close to Columbia read more

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El propio chicharrón de 100 patas! La bandeja Paisa muy buena, ehh Ave maría! Y el bistec, sabroso, sabroso. Pedimos dos jugos de tomate de árbol en leche y me supieron a gloria! Una cosa importante, el servicio demasiado bueno, muy amables, muy atentas las meseras. Me sentí como en un restaurante de carretera de esos de Colombia con comida deliciosa. El ambiente del lugar, tal cual, como en la tierrita. Definitivamente, volvemos. PD.: se los dice una colombiana bien cansona con la comida Colombiana. Recomendado. read more

Sabor de Sanchez - Bandeja Paisa Lunch - Colombian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Delicious authentic food came out very hot and fresh. Will come back again and again. Everything was very good.

The food is good, a bit overpriced also their Colombian products are overpriced . They normally don't put a price on them so they charge as they wish. The female owner is extremely rude to the costumers and her employees which it makes it impossible to enjoy the food.. so try at your own risk :) read more

The place was clean, welcoming but the arepa with cheese... the dough was undercooked, The cup of hot chocolate was pretty authentic. Ajiaco lacked flavor, but empanadas do not have the right recipe. It was filled with picadillo like a fusion of another culture. Empanadas normally have a beef cut in small squares like stew with potato spice to it. Anyway it's a spot but it needs more feeling in their food. oh well!! Service was nice Thanks... read more

My son and I were planning to eat dinner together at another venue, but it was closed. I suggested Sabor De Sanchez, because we had been there once when it first opened and really liked it. We tried to go a couple of times after that, but it was full. We are both a little too shy to stand waiting for a table in a tiny crowded restaurant. Today, there were plenty of spaces for us at the six tables inside. We both ordered a Pony Malta to drink. It was really good. It was almost the same as a Goya Malta, but had a richer flavor. For food, we each ordered the Bandeja Paisa. It was a platter of non-ending goodies including, rice, beans, sausage, skirt steak, chicharrone, plantains, avocado, an egg, and a little bread circle. Everything tasted delicious, especially when we put some of the aji Colombian salsa on it. They gave us so much food that we each brought half of it home with us, something that almost never happens! Before leaving, we ordered some empenadas (2 chicken and 2 beef) just because we like them. I ate one of mine when we got home while it was still hot and crunch. Absolutely wonderful. Now, I need to say that today was my second try of Colombian food- both times being at Sabor De Sanchez. I can not comment on the authenticity, although a Columbian lady siting next to us told me it was the best and most authentic Colombian food in San Antonio. What do I know. I'm just someone who likes to eat different kinds of food. On my personal fatman scale this place is rated "excellent"! read more

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Came here with my family a few times already since I wanted to make sure the quality of the the food was consistent. This is in my opinion, hands down the best "ajiaco" I've had in the area. The owners are super committed to this business and they're proud of the food they produce, they know how to make authentic Colombian food. It's a little place in a small plaza, but the food here is definitely big on flavour and huge in quality. If you're curious of the dishes, are in the area, and want to try something new, this is your place! But, if you're missing some of "your" childhood food, treats you only find in stores in a Colombian neighborhood store, this is definitely your place! Either way, you won't be disappointed. This is not the type of restaurant for a date, or a fancy treat... It's a place to sit, relax, and enjoy some "soul" food. read more

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Fabulous place to pick up food and take it home. It's tiny so you're lucky to get a table Th place is a GEM read more

Me: Shoukd J write a reviewe for Sabor de Sanchez? My husband to me: I don't know.....how would you say the Sancocho was? Me: DEEEELICIOUS! I was mad when it was gone! So yes, I should write a review. The location is very small, but the food was stellar. The food was a 5. It was so good I don't even have pictures! We at it all. My husband had the Bandeja Paisa and we have Arepas de chocolo. Whew...the arepas were so flavorful and buttery. The Sancocho had a depth of flavor that only well made soups have. Regresaremos.... read more

Very disappointed with the food today! We spent $69.00 for all this food. It was dry, under cook and overcooked. I think that they need to focus on the customer service since there aren't that many Colombians out here in San Antonio! I hope that they get their stuff together. But I guess we will try another place before going back here again. read more

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I've been to many Colombian restaurants in the U.S. and can tell you, that although small is one of the best flavors I have tasted! True Colombian flavor, like made at home! read more

Hands down the best Sancocho in the Texas Triangle Region. It is big !!! The soup is thick and full of flavor... it will remind you the abuelitas' soup. The best food for hangover . read more

Sabor de Sanchez - Sancocho Trifásico - Colombian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Yo my guys, your oil isn't nearly hot enough for the chicharoons. I could still cover a book with this pig skin because it's just oily leather and not crispy at all. Not to mention the rest of this... I don't recommend unless you're trying to pay $40 for what essentially is a struggle meal. read more

Hot take - this is actually some of the best food in San Antonio and it's a little hole in the wall next to a gas station. It's all super fresh, super authentic and actually it's one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. read more

Yo pedí comida a través de DoorDash al pasar una hora el conductor se comunica conmigo diciendo que no le dieron mi comida. Llamo a la restaurante y la mujer que responde el teléfono me dice que mi orden fue recogida y me dice como la persona está vestida. Yo no sé quién es la persona, lo único que sé es que se llama Wilfredo. Le comento an ella que yo no he recibido mi comida y que el solo me dice que no le dieron mi orden. En este momento no se a quien creerle por qué no tengo mi comida y tampoco sé cómo se ve esa persona. La mujer del restaurante me dice bueno yo sé que no es culpa suya pero tampoco de nosotros y no le podemos devolver el dinero. Y me dice que alguien me va a llamar a ver qué pueden hacer. Hice el reclamo con mi banco y también guardé copia de los mensajes con el conductor por si acaso me quieren acusar a mi. Que desilusión. No recomiendo este lugar solo por la mala experiencia por que la comida es buena. read more

Delicious. So far I've had the cheese arepa, their beef arepa, chicken arepa, chicken tamale, beef empanada, chicken empanada and cheese empanada. All delicious! But i recommend the cheese tamale, cheese arepa and chicken empanada the most. Their menu is large so there is a lot of things that i still want to try read more

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Stopped by in a hurry. Went the safe route with puffy tacos. Pretty good for a first visit. Rice and beans always the first judgement in a Tex mex town and they passed. The tacos were not overly greasy and were crisp. My second taco fell apart was the only downfall but it could have been because it was steamed by my styrofoam container on the trip home. Cannot wait to try the Mondongo. A friend introduced me to a homemade version and I have high expectations. Please support local eateries. Follow up visit soon. Can't wait. read more

You walk into a comfy small establishment. You order a fruit drink and it's delicious. Then, you order the BANDEJA PAISA & you become disappointed/betrayed. The rice & beans are BLAND. The Sausage lacks flavor. The plantain is hard & tasteless. The steak was pretty tasty. The CHICHARRON is pretty plain. Egg was unsalted. The arepa is nothing special. We also had the empanadas and they were MEDIOCRE at best. J L will not return here until they get an authentic chef from COLOMBIA. read more

Sabor de Sanchez - BANDEJA PAISA - Colombian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was my first experience with Columbian food and it didn't disappoint. At first I was weary about the $40 ticket however I barely was able to finish since the portion size matched the price. My meal had a variety of things: skirt steak, egg, avocado, rice cake and rice. I also ordered an "arepa" as well, which is one of the things Columbia is known for. I really liked it. I ordered it togo so it wasn't as fresh as it could be by the time I got home. However, the actual restaurant itself is very small...so I probably would have taken it to go either way. My husband liked it as well. I did think my skirt steak was a tad bit tough, but that would deter me from going back. Really liked it, 4 stars. read more

I love this place! I've had quite a few things on their menu but my favorite are the tamales and arepas. I can't go here and not get a cheese arepa, they will even ask them to you uncooked so you can cook them yourself at home when the craving arises and I've definitely done this. The tamales are not like the Mexican tamales you are used to they are filled with roasted meat and vegetables, beware of bones because they'll put a whole piece of chicken in. Their empenadas are also delicious but the dough is different then what you may expect at a Mexican restaurant because this is primarily a Colombian restaurant. The owner is very nice and their service is airways friendly. The sauce they serve with everything is also very tasty. Unfortunately I don't have photos to share since I always dig in as soon as i get my food. read more

Excellent food, so delicious. The place is too small and is not for a big parties, but the customer service is great.

It had been awhile since my last visit here and as we were trying to figure dinner out last night, we drove by... and then quickly turned around. I had the Bandeja Paisa again and my babygirl had the asada plate (complete with rice, plantain, & avocado). Daniel was working the counter and again, he thought I was from Columbia. :) Nothing had changed as far as flavor and freshness - everything was excellent! Although the place had been reconfigured so the counter isn't on your left anymore but in front of you when you walk in. There were also a couple of extra tables (at least that's what it felt like in comparison to before). Still a little pricey when ordering from the Columbian menu (they serve Mexican food too); however, very much worth it! read more

Hole in the wall with good food. We only tried their Colombian food. We ordered the bandeja paisa, empanadas, arepas and plantains. All were yummy. We especially liked their salsa. I also tried one of their fruit juices. All good and tasty. Service was fast and friendly. The place is small, but it looks like they have more clientele coming in for take out than dining in. They also offer delivery. I plan to try their breakfast tacos next. read more

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This was an incredible experience - the food was so delicious and so full of flavor. I will definitely be coming back to explore the menu. read more

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Outstanding little hole in the wall Columbian Restaurant! Had the arroz con pollo, arepa con pollo and tostones with the most amazing aji sauce. Food-delicious, portions-large took home left overs-plenty to share with others. Aji sauce was amazing- I could literally drink it. Excellent customer service- waitress took time with me explaining the menu and offering suggestions in line with my food preferences. Well priced-I actually expected to pay more considering the portion size. Will be defiantly be going back. I am already thinking about my next meal choices. read more

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Very delicious and traditional. Would recommend to anyone who asks about Colombian food.

"The saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" it's very true in this case. The place is next to a gas station, but it brings you back to the common-man places in Colombia. The customer service is warm and friendly, the food is soothing for the Colombian soul. read more

The truth is that the restaurant is disappointing, the food is nothing out of this world, the place is not a space where I would like to eat, it is not worth spending the money in this restaurant read more

I like to revisit a place before I write a review just in case they had an off day or a particularly good day. But I am making an exception for Sabor De Sanchez because People. Need. To. Know. My I'll-eat-whatever-is-in-front-of-me friend took me here and I was like, why would you keep this secret from me?! I love eating at restaurants attached to gas stations. They seem truly, hole-in-the-wall sorts of places that generally have good food for cheap. I will admit, the food was not super cheap but it was absolutely delicious. We ordered the beef arrepas, bandeja paisa and ajiaca soup. I love the green salsa they bring out. I need to bottle it so I can pour it over everything. The beef arrepas (corn cake with filling) had tiny tender bits of well seasoned beef, sandwiched between a corn cake with melted cheese. I loved that the little corn cake was slightly pan fried to give it a nice char. I loved how stuffed the arrepa was - beef was spilling out onto the plate. The ajiaca soup was so comforting! It had potatoes, corn, and shredded chicken. This soup is served with capers on the side, which I didn't care for but it is a nice gesture. I like that it is more like a stew because of how thick the soup was (from the potatoes probably). And now the monster plate - bandeja paisa. This will give you a little bit of everything, including that masterfully created chicharron. I've never had chicharron cut up and fried like this. The skin was hard to chew but the morsels of meat were absolutely addictive. The steak was also a little chewy (just because of the cut) but it was so flavorful! The dish also came with beans and rice. I loved how buttery the rice was. I don't normally eat a ton of white rice but I couldn't stop eating this. The plate also had a mini arrepa and super fresh avocado. I really loved this and recommend it to anyone who wants to try a bit of everything. Do share with a friend. Customer service was great! Our waiter spoke English as well so I would not be cautious about going alone if you don't speak Spanish. I read other reviews that food took a long time. This was not my experience but I went at 6pm on a Saturday. The people who came in after us also did not wait unreasonably long for their food. The store also sells Columbian candies and other random things you might need, like corn starch. Don't let this be a well-kept secret Yelp SA! Tell your friends! read more

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Tipical Colombian food with great flavor. Not all meals come with the traditional sides. Like I order a Mondongo and this is eating with an arepa and banana in addition to everything else. Prices do reflect inflation! Customer service is amazing with the same hospitality you would receive in Colombia! read more

Sabor de Sanchez - a menu for a mexican restaurant - Colombian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Wasn't very good and a bit over priced for serving size. Food was bland not very flavorful. The service was good though. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Amazing! I came here for the bandeja paisa. My sister got an arepa con Queso and my ma got empanadas and plátano frito. The waiter was so nice and patient. Although the buñuelo taste horrible, tasted like expired cheese. But overall I recommend this place. Viva Colombia read more

Skip to the bottom for the TL;DR version. I often see the advertisements on Facebook, and since San Antonio has almost no Colombian restaurants, I decided to give it a try. The food is OK. It's not great, but it's not bad. It has a home cooked feel to it which is good, but it's bad in the sense that you can almost hear mom saying "eat it because that's all there is to eat." What I mean is, just like every single Colombian restaurant in the US, the food is plain Jane comida paisa. If any of you are from Colombia or have ever visited, Colombia has several regions all with their own style of cooking. Sabor de Sanchez, like most Colombian restaurants here, offers a paltry amount of items typical of comida paisa. I had some empanadas, and they were 80% potato. Does Sabor de Sanchez not believe in empanadas de carne y arroz? When I asked if they have items typical of coastal foods like arroz de coco, cayeye, arepa de huevo, or carimañola (which are quite easy to make), I just got a blank stare. They don't have guarapo. Really? No guarapo? Summer is practically here. Come on. You do know what guarapo is right? If you feel you HAVE to have Colombian food right this second, you have no clue how to make this food, and you live close by, go for it. If none of those conditions apply to you, go somewhere else----anywhere else since the food is exactly the same as all the other Colombian restaurants. If not, grab some Youtube videos and make it at home. TL;DR So 2 stars: 1 because the service is good. 1 because the food is OK. -3 because the selection of food brings absolutely nothing new to the table except the same ol' same ol' that you can get literally anywhere else. If you're Colombian and from Bolivar, Atlantico, Sucre, La Guajira, etc then don't get your hopes up. read more

This place tastes so good. It reminds me of Colombia. And I'm glad this restaurant exists. The staff aren't the most kind well at least the ones I've come across which is why I'm giving it four instead of five stars. The food is five stars to me. Mondongo is just perfect on a cold day, much more if you're hungover. The bandeja paisa ooooooo taste so yummy especially when you're high AF. Comfort food to me. I love it love it love it. read more