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Sabor Especial

4.1 (30 reviews)
InexpensiveLatin American
Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Quiet
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Scott V.

so this place is very popular with the Spanish community. there are a lot of Spanish food options and also the regular breakfast food. not fancy at all. its like being in mexico on a side street diner. but the food is pretty good

Pupusas revueltas
Michelle O.

I've been ordering pupusas here for years now. I now live in Quincy and drive back to Chelsea just for these pupusas. They always come out steaming and overflowing with meat. The ladies wrap them in foil paper so their still hot after a 20 minute car ride back home. They are pretty large and you can get filled with just two. They always come with a side of curtido and salsa. The restaurant is intimate so it's not the best for large groups, but they do have a decent amount of chairs in their outdoor seating area. Just be aware- this restaurant is cash only. I've never tried anything here I didn't like. Seriously! Their tacos, soups, and pupusas are authentic and flavorful. The women who work here are also hard working and friendly. This is the type of restaurant that makes you feel like your eating in your abuelas kitchen. This small restaurant under the Tobin bridge is truly a hidden gem!

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Dharia M.

you might think "under the freeway" is a terrible location for a restaurant, but this place is the FIRST thing you see when you take the Chelsea exit. that got my taste buds itching right away. After a few hours of walking around in the heat we needed something cold and refreshing. I ordered Agua Fresca and was pleasantly surprised to get Cantaloupe, definitely home made and definitely delicious. My friend's Horchata was also clearly made fresh, rather than the typical kind from a carton that you get at most latin places. There are tables and umbrella's outside, but on a hot day you can escape to the tiny inside space. There is one table and a few stools at the counter. The counter is no more than a sandwich counter, it even has a big metal gate to pull down at night. The awesome thing about sitting at the counter was that we got to watch Abuela press our tortillas right there. so good. I don't know what nationality the food is, but it was very good. My vegetarian quesadilla was stuff with veggies and served with a side salad and fresh salsa. My friend enjoyed her pupusa and taco quite a bit.

Chicken tacos combo and grilled shrimp combo
Linda C.

Had lunch here for the first time today , Really good tacos and must try the grilled shrimp with veggies soooo good . I will definitely be back .

Every seat full!
Elaine A.

Holy moly I love this place! I have been to El Salvador twice and I have to say the pupusas here are better than any I have had there, and I have eaten a lot of pupusas! These pupusas border on gigantic, they are made fresh (so don't expect your food to be ready instantly) and the slaw and salsa are absolutely delicious. The people who work there are more comfortable speaking Spanish but their English is perfectly fine and they are very friendly and accommodating. There are a few tables outside, one or two small tables inside, and a counter with about six or eight stools to sit at. They do a brisk takeout business as well. This is a completely unpretentious lovely little place with delicious, fabulous food. Unbelievable value for money. Cash only, by the way. We will be back!

steak, pork, plantains, salad & rice
Francisco T.

Had a wonderful lunch that satisfied. took and friend and he wholeheartedly agreed. the steak was flavorful, the pork crispy and the fried plantains were light. The horchata a Salvadorian blended beverage was also a soothing companion to this wonderful meal.

Steak Taco -- fresh Avocado w/ all tacos except Lingua.

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Been going here for about a month awesome food cheap prices. Definitely a hidden gen.

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Been coming here for years The pupusas here are the best hands down.. Been to a few places and there's absolutely NO competition!

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Stopped by for a mid-morning breakfast on a Sunday afternoon and had an enjoyable experience. It…read morewas quite busy so it took a little long for food to come out, but they do give chips and salsa to munch on while you wait. I ordered the desyanos mi pueblito and it was really good. The steak was cooked perfectly and it came with everything I was craving. Plus the refried beans, creama, eggs, plantains, chicharron, and warm tortilla--yum! The pupusa was different, as it's made with a different cheese here which the waitress did warn us. Because of this, it wasn't our favorite but still good. Overall this spot is popular in East Boston, I would definitely check it out! Also if you tell them it's your birthday they will sing to you and you get to wear the special hat :)

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" From Colombia with Love " For a moment I was…read moretransported in time to my aunt Mimi's house in Colombia. Where I spent many wonderful summer vacations as a child . We tried a little of everything on the menu . The smoothies our a must . Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was kind. Overall warm and welcoming. (For a moment I could feel myself eating at my aunts house in Colombia , it was that warm and welcoming of an environment ). The name of the restaurant " Con Sabor a Colombia " is the most favorable name for this establishment. Which translates to ; Food with flavor of Colombia. Parking is difficult but manageable. The prices are a bargain for the quality, portion size , experience and freshness.

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