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    Sabor

    4.3 (387 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood

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    Casual
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Rice and food
    Julian C.

    Amazing atmosphere, food is bomb, they're pretty fast and the place is always clean and looks very aesthetically pleasing. Service is always great here and the horchata tastes fresh, like bomb fresh

    Fish taco
    Tan P.

    It's been years since I last visited Sabor. I'm glad to say that the food and service are still outstanding. Food: for any first time customers, order the fish tacos. The fish is fried well and is very abundant. I also liked their Asada and Carnitas tacos, but the fish was the best. Chips and salsa were average. They used have a salsa bar with more salsa selections before COVID, but now it's served to you at the table. Service: the lady takin orders at the front counter is friendly and patient. Our meals were brought out timely. Ambiance: this is a very laid back and casual restaurant. You can be in and out under 1 hour. The restaurant is clean and very colorful with intriguing art. Parking could hard since their lot is small. In conclusion, definitely hit this spot up if you want some quality tacos. Since lent is approaching, come by for fish tacos on Fridays.

    Salmon combination plate, mahi mahi fish taco, and carnitas taco. And guacamole!
    Monica N.

    Stopped by for a super late lunch during the weekend. We had complimentary chips and salsa and also ordered guacamole, a salmon combination plate (served with rice, beans, and salad), and two tacos (one grilled mahi mahi and one carnitas). It was a ton of food for a great price and we enjoyed our meal. The tortilla chips were fried and salted to perfection, the guac was chunky and fresh, the salmon and mahi mahi were cooked well, the rice and beans were delicious sides, and my carnitas was SUPER juicy. You order at the counter and sit wherever you like. Our server was super friendly and unbothered by our special requests (extra tortilla chips, hot water with lemon, etc.). The restaurant is off of a busy street but there is a small parking lot. One star off because there was coughing and sneezing coming from the kitchen, which wasn't fun to listen to. So far we're all ok, hope they're feeling better too.

    Torta
    Michelle M.

    Hidden gem in Oxnard! There's a lot of Mexican food choices in Oxnard and this is one of my faves and go to spots! I always order the fish taco, it's delicious! My partner ordered a torta, which she enjoyed. I've had both the chicken and asada burrito and they're good, although more than likely I will order the asada moving forward. Each time we go the service is great! The ladies who have helped us are nice and sweet! It's a small place and it's a nice place for a chill and delicious meal!

    Fish tacos
    Lou H.

    Located in a shady dirty part of Oxnard, this hidden gem is serving up some tasty and authentic Mexican food. The service is fast and friendly, making it a great lunch spot. While the interior is that of any authentic Mexican restaurant, very colorful and welcoming. I had the mole, a cocoa bean based sauce with a slight spice to it, atop pieces of chicken breast. The rest of my party had the carne asada enchiladas which she said were so good she tipped again. The fish tacos are what they're known for and I can see why. The crispy fried fish on a street taco sized corn tortilla with a drizzle of some green sauce that made the taco flavor explode. I guess that's why it's called "sabor" which means flavor in Spanish. I will definitely be coming back. The horchata was perfect, not too thick, not too watery, without an overdose of cinnamon. For dessert I had the flan, which they claim to make in house. It was the thick delicious flan I tend to like, with substance, not spongy. Well that's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

    This place is TOO CUTE.
    L.Roy S.

    Sabor claims to have the best fish tacos and they ain't lyin! For Taco Tuesday, I wanted to try something I had never had before in my neighborhood because I love supporting local businesses. Their taco Tuesday deal is $1.99 tacos (meat options: carne asada, pollo, chorizo, and pastor). Please note the fish and shrimp tacos are not part of the taco Tuesday deal. I tried almost all of their tacos; fish, shrimp, pastor, asada, and pollo. The fish tacos stole the show! They are MUST try if you come here. Their street tacos are okay, a very good standard street taco. The service and interior were 1000/10. The vibe in here is immaculate, the decor is so vibrant and welcoming. Also, they were playing my boy Pepe Aguilar on the tv. Love it! I practiced my Spanish with the cashier and she practiced her English with me. She is such a sweetheart and told me that the location of the restaurant poses as a challenge because of all the homelessness in the area. I parked my car in the parking lot next to Sabor and walked over for lunch and I personally felt safe. Don't the neighborhood/exterior deter you! This is a wonderful business that has some of the best fish tacos in Ventura County. I can't wait to come back for more fish tacos. ¡Yo regreso!

    Fish tacos and shrimp tacos
    Pedro H.

    Some of the best fish and shrimp tacos in Oxnard! Phoned in an order and was helped by very friendly staff. Order was ready in 10 mins which is great. The tacos have a generous amount of fish/shrimp and the sauce they put on is excellent! I'll definitely be coming here more often for lunch. Will also have to explore more of the menu.

    Ryan J.

    Love coming to this spot when I'm in downtown Oxnard. Fantastic food and experience! If you're in the area and/or catching the Amtrak out if Oxnard I recommend stopping by (or jumping off the train to catch the next) and eating here. Food is always fresh and excellent, it's authentic as all get out and the environment is awesome. They also have sea food / what I'd term is Cabo-esk/Baja-esk style dishes and options. Highly recommend for an overall great experience! Viva

    Stale complimentary chips and very watered down salsa with no flavor. Delicious Horchata tho

    Tacos were okay really liked the grilled green onions that came with it. $3.25 for one taco this size is kinda insane. I was expecting it to be bigger. Great quick service tho. Chips were stale and the complimentary salsa was watered down and plain. Horchata was amazing tho

    Fish Tacos
    Jessica C.

    Passing through Oxnard, I Yelped this place and wasn't disappointed. Cashier was super friendly and suggested the "Gobenador" shrimp taco. Hand made tortilla with shrimp, cheese, union, & bell peppers (delicious)! She also brought my cousin & I on the house fish tacos to try. OMG so tasty, finished with cilantro like sauce & cabbage. I also ordered a sope (meat, cheese, avocado, lettuce, & tomato) de carne asada (beef). Sope was hand made & meat had good seasoning. Only down fall was the cheese was mozzarella & not queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese) to my liking. My cousin ordered a wet burrito with Chile Reyeno inside (Red Sauce on top-Mole like). He stated that the Burrito was flavorful & good portion size. No hot sauce required. Please order a coke to burp as meal is heavy Btw: their house salsa was spicy but with a good kick.

    Caldo de Res & California Burrito
    Alfred G.

    Wow! Food was amazing! First time here but I will definitely be back! The service was great and friendly, even offered us their most popular tacos to try on the house!! Definitely recommend coming here. The caldo was so good tasted just like it was from home at my abuelitas the cashier was very helpful and made great suggestions knowing it was my first time here. She Helped me decide on what to try for my first time, also brought me a Fish Taco to try as well. Ambiance is nice and welcoming. Great little Mexican restaurant. Look forward to coming back again soon!

    Adam L.

    Excellent food. Cheap. Fast service. Authentic Really like the place. Feels like Mexico Don't listen to the bad reviews. Mineral water was exceptional

    Chorizo and pastor!

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    Food are goood the portion are huge. Affordable. The diner area is colorful. Tacos are the best way to go.

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    This place is close to our house in Oxnard. Doesn't look like much but the tacos are delicious! Stop in and see for yourself.

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    Hands down best fish tacos around Oxnard area, if only it was in a better location . Definitely recommend trying it out.

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    We wanted to try this place out although it says they are open for business we drove there and it's temporarily closed.

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    5 years ago

    This hidden gem in the south side of Oxnard has BEST fish and shrimp tacos in the 805, hands-down! You won't regret trying these.

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    7 years ago

    DE-LI-CIOUS! BOMB! highly recommend it here! Fish tocos are the best. Also luv the 3 amogos plate! And a modelo!

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    Great atmosphere, food was delicious. My family and I really enjoyed finding this little gem in Oxnard

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