I wish I could give this place a solid 3.5, but I'll be nice and round up lol. Manny and I had a reservation here the night before Valentine's Day at 7pm, and we were seated right away. The ambiance was candlelit and romantic with red and pink balloons everywhere. So cute! I'm not sure what the restaurant looks like on a regular night, but I was feelin' the Valentine's Day vibes. We had a LivingSocial deal - good for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert. We got a special appetizer of the night - the appetizer sampler consisting of papa rellena (fried mashed potato stuffed with chopped steak and egg served with salsa criolla), huancaina (crisp yuca topped with huancaina sauce made from cheese, yellow pepper, and Peruvian spices), and coconut shrimp. Manny and I thought the coconut shrimp was really tasty and I loved the papa rellena, but we both thought the huancaina was okay. It lacked flavor. We both got the churrasco (another special of the night; not on the menu) - mine was cooked medium, his was medium rare. I liked my steak and plantains, but he thought his entrée was nothing special and we both didn't like the white rice and pinto beans that came with our meal. Tres leches was our dessert of choice, and that obviously didn't disappoint. Tres leches NEVER disappoints! The service was great though! Our server was so sweet and someone was always around to refill our water glasses without having to ask. Next time, we'll come back and try what they're known for - their ceviche! read more

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Sabor Peru was such a pleasant surprise in Caldwell. The entry takes you up a narrow staircase to the second floor where you are greeted by a very cheery owner, Horacio. He asked us to have a seat in a cute little waiting area while they get the table ready for us. We were seated in a few minutes. The place is byob - you can go with white or red wine given the menu options are primarily seafood or meat. Horacio told us about the daily specials and chatted with us while we placed our orders. Ceviche mixto was SO good! We were starving when we got there and this totally hit the spot. There were two mussels with three shrimp and plenty of calamari and fish pieces. The sauce was just amazing- loved the lemony dish. It came with a chunky sweet potato and white potato which were the perfect amount of starch needed to balance out the tart sauce. The ceviche also had these amazing large corn kernels- one was soft and the other was a bit crunchy. Absolutely loved that texture variation with the soft seafood, starchy corn, crunchy corn, and smooth potatoes. The daily special of the fried red snapper in house sauce with yuca, plantains and shrimp. Packed with flavor, the crispy fish with the tangy brown sauce was so good! The fish was fresh and served whole. The plantains were a nice, sweet touch. Sudado de pescado was good. It's a fillet of fish in a tomato broth with potatoes and vegetables. Pretty large portions. Enough for two to share or for you to have leftovers. The side of hot sauce was really good too. Horacio recommended the tres leches cake for dessert and we ordered it. Pretty good dessert. Horacio and Ani here amazing hosts. They both made sure we had everything we needed and checked in periodically. Horacio stopped by and chatted with us about their previous location, customers and how much he and his wife loved doing what they do. Their love for the food, customers and restaurant is very apparent in how they run the place. There's only street parking available. Make sure to read the meters for the timing. Parking is free after 6pm but certain side streets will get you a ticket if you remain parked after 9pm. Incredibly flavorful food, this will remain on the revisit list for sure! read more

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I would have preferred to give it 5 stars but something tells me I need to visit again lol. We ordered the Chaufa and Lomo dish.. I thought it was great! Might be evens one of the best fresh Peruvian food I've had in a long time. My daughter had the chicken finger dish with French fries (kids menu). We all enjoyed our fresh food. The place is super cute! Decorated nicely. The host did mention to always call and make reservations before heading to eat just in case., we just happened and got lucky that they took us in because we were STARVING! Overall., the place is enjoyable for a family dinner. read more

There were 4 of us that dined there. 3 of us did not like our food so that was pretty large majority. Some bean thing that was dry and flavorless. Some white thing that was dry and not edible. The plantains that came with the dish was the best part of the meal. Fried rice was not good but the one person that liked their dinner ordered a skirt steak so stick with the steak. Atmosphere is cute . Service was fine. When we left the fabulous town of Caldwell gave two of us a parking tickets as they have little parking available and apparently a curfew on parking so we racked up almost 100 dollar parking fees. Overall we didn't like it but everyone has an off night so if you like Peruvian food give ie a try. read more

One of the tastiest and most welcoming Restaurants I've been to in a while. Upon walking in, you are greeted by the owners and sat quickly. The owners will serve you, and give you the specials and recommendations. Restaurant staff is not arrogant, they are glad to explain things, and explain all specials. The food is amazing. It's not overly done, it's simple enough yet is still bursting with flavor. Everything I've tried is amazing. Keep going back for the specials. read more

Sabor Peru - Lima Special - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Ani and Horatio have done a phenomenal job with this restaraunt. A local hidden gem of Peruvian food. I met friends here a week ago and we started with a apps sampler platter of yucca huacina, coconut shrimp and papa rellena. My friends loved it and she really fell hard for the papa so we let her have the whole thing - lol- so much so we had to relegate ourselves to the toasted hominy- can this come by the pound cause like um yum. It was recommended to have the chicken soup and so our friend did in fact indulge much to his incredible delight - been a week still talking about it For entree the boys had the steak empanzinado pobre style which is two eggs over it - I mean can you bring more food? An entire steak over a platter of rice, French fries, toast and two eggs on top ? The girls had the pollo lombo saltado and the ceviche for me Desert was the icing on the cake - flan, cheesecake, tres leches So darn good i can back for dinner with another friend who drives past every day and introduced her to this local hidden gem. Highly recommend to all looking for a nice night out - and remember BYOB! read more

Sabor Peru - Pollo saltado delicious - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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This is one of my favorite restaurants! We recently went with a large group and the food was amazing! The sampler appetizer was great and had a little bit of everything (huancaina, coconut shrimp, papa rellena) and we also got the empanada sampler and calamari- all very good! Everyone loved their entrees - all of the specials were great and I always love the chaufa especial. The atmosphere is very warm and has such cute accents throughout. Highly recommend the tres leche cake (I'm not even a dessert person and I love it). It's also great that it's BOYB so everyone can bring what they want. read more

We checked this place out when we discovered they have an extensive vegan menu. As a Peruvian who has been vegan since 2001 this was a huge treat. Everything was so good and on point, but the standouts for me were the sweet potato ceviche (A+ leche de tigre) and the causa (which wasn't on the menu, but our server told us they have vegan mayo so it can be made vegan!). My friend and her Peruvian husband were so intrigued they checked it out just hours later and also loved it. 100% worth the drive out to Caldwell from Jersey City. read more

Oh my goodness this place is a lovely hole in the wall. Full of options bursting with authentic flavors. I'm not a huge dessert person but holy moly was their tres leeches by far the best dessert I've had in my life!!! Melted in your mouth! Ambiance and service were wonderful too here. Can't wait to come back! read more

Sabor Peru - Cafe con Leche Tres Leche - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

This place is amazing. The customer service is top notch. Every time we go to the restaurant we feel like we are the only ones there. Fast forward to yesterday our anniversary in quarantine.... I reached out via facebook regarding what I should order based on what I like. The woman said she would call me and she did! She took 10 minutes out of her day to plan the perfect menu for my husband and me. The food was cooked perfectly. We got the mixed grill, tacu tacu, tres leches, and ceviche. Portions were generous so we get to do it all over tonight! So excited. I can't wait for them to reopen so I can thank the owners in person! read more

Went for dinner on a Thursday night to catch up with some girlfriends. Had a reservation but did not need one. Noise level was good to talk. It is on the second floor. Not sure if there is an elevator in the back. It is like walking into someone's house...very cute and charming. We brought a bottle of sangria and they mix it for you with passion fruit mix. It was delicious! The empanada special that we shared was so amazingly good, I could have ordered more for my entree. I got the Lopa Saltado stir fry with chicken. Very good, but I wish it was offered with shrimp. The chicken was a little dry but swimming in sauce so still tasty. Enough to take home a doggy bag. My friends ordered the garlic shrimp which they loved. The desserts sounded yummy but we were way too full. Very attentive waiter and super nice. We will be back. $34 each with tax and tip. read more

This place is great! We have ordered takeout/delivery a few times and have never had a bad meal. We had the chaufa tonight with the empanadas- so delicious! read more

This place has the BEST BRUNCH EVER. The new owner Diana is amazing and she made sure we were taken care of. This place feels super homey and made me feel like i was eating my abuela's cooking back in the day . Shoutout to Diana and the staff here at Sabor Peru! read more

Sabor Peru - Chicharrones and Waffles - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Diana and Brandon make you feel like you are dining in their house. A cozy family restaurant with unbelievable food. This is a hidden gem on Bloomfield Ave. It's BYOB and the perfect spot to have a date night. Do not skip the dessert. read more

Sabor Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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Best Peruvian food in the area! Had the empanadas and calamari as an appetizer & they were delicious. The combo meal I ordered was the perfect combination of Peruvian food staples, although I wish the tallerine was tallerine verde - still all 3 tasted like authentic Peruvian cuisine. Highly recommend this place! read more

Sabor Peru - Lima - lunch special. Has pollo saltado, chaufa & tallarine saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

I've been searching and searching and searching. Tried multiple restaurants looking for that Peruvian flavor I knew was out there and could not find. To my surprise it was hiding at Sabor Peru. I've tried high-end and low end Peruvian restaurants so I've had a little background in what to expect and I'm super skeptical about trying places with high reviews or even YouTube reviews since they end up being insanely overrated and underwhelming. From start to finish the dish hits every mark I was looking for. I always try to play it safe and order a "Chaufa Especial" I honestly didn't know how special this chaufa was going to be. The visuals made my animal instincts kick in my mouth started salivating, pupils dilated, and my stomach let out a deep growl. The aroma made my heart start racing, my body creeping towards the plated beauty before me, and made my legs slightly weaker. The taste......it's the one I've been searching for this entire time.....I've finally found it....I've reached my destination. When I tell you the freshness and flavors were so amazing it hit me in a special place. I took one bite and involuntarily I was smiling ear to ear. With food as beautiful as it's host it's definitely a new favorite for me. Do your mind, body, and spirit a favor and try this place they will not disappoint. read more

The food is really good and the staff is nice. As a vegan, the food is everything I would want from a restaurant that is not fully vegan. The vegan options do not feel like an afterthought. read more

Sabor Peru - Tacu Tacu de Hongo - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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Quaint and charming Peruvian place. Appetizers of empanadas and grilled calamari were just terrific. Skirt steak for entree was excellent service was attentive. read more

We used a groupon for this visit. We ordered Jalea, it was okay but overpriced. You can find really good and affordable PeruvIan restaurants in Passaic. My favorite jaimitos in Clifton. read more

Phenomal food and service. Fun atmosphere. The owner is lovely (a true artist) and does everything possible to make your experience memorable- brought friends there to celebrate theirspecial birthdays and went with family. Seafood is exceptional, as was the steak. Beautiful presentation- everything fresh. We had many Peruvian specials new to us but look forward to returning often. read more

I had the pleasure of experiencing this amazing Peruvian cuisine with my fraternity brother. We ordered the sampler (2 empanadas made with ACTUAL small steak chunks marinaded to excellence, papa rellena, coconut crusted fried shrimp), Chaufa Mixta (shrimps/calamari/steak/chicken as well as the traditional ingredients for the plate) and my brother got the Tacu Tacu with a perfectly cut Skirt Steak (ordered Medium Rare and it was SPOT on). As a Peruvian, I am very particular about the tastes I expect and hope for when I visit a Peruvian restaurant, and by FAR this is the new standard for me in taste/appearance/texture. Although I had to drive 40 minutes to get to Caldwell from my town, it was worth going the distance. For those looking to feel like they are home (Peru) for a meal, or someone who wants to an authentic Peruvian dish with fresh meats/vegetables, this place is for you. I look forward to continue bringing family here and having team building dinners here once restaurants are allowed to operate at full capacity. Congratulations to the owner and her team! PS: It's BYO, most food on the menu tastes great with Apothic Red Wine (sold on the corner of this site's block) read more

Sabor Peru - From Top to Bottom: Chaufa Mixto & Tacu Tacu w Steak (Medium Rare) - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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Visited for the first time today on my lunch break. and I can say I was very impressed with what I discovered. The decor is very homey and inviting. Makes you feel like you're eating in your grandmothers house. I chose to take out, but while I sat and waited for my food you can see the attentiveness of the servers and the passion they have for the business. I ordered the Bistec A Lo Pobre!! Yum yum yum!! Couldn't have been better if I wanted it to be. Everything was so flavorful and hot despite the drive back to work. Prices weren't eye gouging, and portion was perfect. I definitely must come back to try more food. The picture I attached may not do it justice but just know you will not be let down! Thanks again for the great food will be back very soon! read more

Sabor Peru - Bistec a lo Pobre!! - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

The Story: They currently have a groupon. One app, 2 entrees, 1 dessert for $33! Food: The food is good. We ordered the appetizer sampler and their empanadas. I thought their empanadas were delicious - the crush was crispy and the inside is nice and juicy. I ordered their skirt steak special and my boyfriend ordered their stir fry noodle dish. I enjoyed the skirt steak but I found that their rice and beans are lacking. (Colombians win in this department). As for their noodle stir fry - I'm not a fan of their flavors. I liked their Tres Leche cake a lot! Creamy, moise and not too sweet. Price: Since we ordered additional apps, drinks and having to tip on the full price I've spent an extra $43.00 on top of the $33 of the group on. Total bill without group on with tip is around $100. A little pricy for my craving of rice and beans and some meat. Service: Service is decent. My waitress was friendly and helpful. Parking & Finding the Place: Street parking! so bring quarters! Additional Thoughts/Tips: This place sits about 30 people so come early as seats so fast and its not a very spacious place to wait. read more

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We walked in at 10:30pm with the kitchen closing and the owner still welcomed us with open arms. Great hospitality and service here. We didn't have much time to look at the menu but a short chat with the owner and voila perfect dishes were matched with our hungry stomachs. We started with a half dozen clams topped with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and a lime dressing. The clams were a bit overcooked but the topping was bursting with flavor. My tacu tacu with chicken was great. The sides that come with it were also delicious. The rice and beans were smashed together and flattened on the grill top. So unique! I gobbled all the yucca fries which i dipped in the sauce from the chicken. His seafood dish was just as great. The fish remained moist inside yet had a nice crunch on the outside. And yes the prices are a bit steep but the dishes are huge! I ate my leftovers again for lunch the next day so in that aspect I would say that the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be back and hopefully prepared with a bottle of wine and dining at a more reasonable time. read more

Let me tell you a little story about a Peruvian restaurant called Sabor Peru. Let's start with the meaning "Sabor". It means flavor and sadly only my purple corn drink had flavor. What bothered me the most was the ceviche. Any expert in ceviche understands limes are a key element to the dish. So why serve a super acidic ceviche? It's suppose to be tangy! Here's an idea: how about testing the limes first. Misrepresenting a ceviche dish like this is very disappointing. Tallarín verde with steak. Here's what was right about the dish. The green color of the pesto sauce because the "Sabor " in the pesto sauce didn't exist. You know who makes better pesto sauce, my sister. One who never cooks but knows how to follow a recipe. When it came to the steak, its similar to a beef jerky. Not good. The hucanicana sauce on the side was more like a cheez whiz out of a bottle. Oh and the Fried potato and fried yucca was totally unnecessary. Pick one. Bistec a lo pobre dish had the same problem when it came to the steak and lacked flavor. I think my fried eggs and rice was the best part of this dish. Oh, Ore-Ida brand frozen fries are better than fries served. Tallarín Saltado with chicken and beef. An Asian style noodle dish turned out to be simply ok but the beef; still beef jerky. The chicken; dry. Lastly, the Chaufa Especial dish ( fried rice ) was not tasty either. At this point, you may be asking what's going on? Or thinking I am too harsh. No. I am telling you the food here is just edible. Nothing was amazing! Nothing lived up to my normal standards when eating Peruvian cuisine.Unacceptable. read more

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Usually when you're asked how you want your steak cooked at a restaurant, you're under the impression that they aim to be a fine dining spot. Sabor Peru, however, does not make the cut. Speaking of cuts, the cuts of steak offered here are far from premium. Their steaks were dry, thin, and well done regardless of what you asked for. This place is pricey for the quality of food. I agree with other fellow Yelpers when they say tasteless. Peruvian dishes are known for their seasoning. Nothing memorable here though. Best thing I consumed was the chica morada. I ordered the tallarin saltado especial with chicken and steak. The noodles were good. They appeared to be fried which is awesome considering I rarely come across that. There's where the goodness stopped. The beef was dry. The chicken was dry. Big downer. Only thing saving my entrée was my appetite as I hadn't eaten all day and the touch of ginger they added giving the noodles a sweet and sour taste. The ceviche appetizer is $17 a plate! Insane for the portion and even crazier for the quality! The spice was lacking. It needed salt and the acidity level was off. Ceviche should be tangy not bitter. The papa a la huancaina sauce was an orange yellow (like mustard) color instead of a light creamy canary yellow - I've never seen that in my life! We all agreed it tasted like cheese wiz. Gross. Growing up in an authentic peruvian household, most dishes on Sabor's menu are easy to make at home but I'm always willing to dish out a few dollars for a taste of culinary greatness. Sabor, however, misses the mark. I would've been better off buying all the ingredients myself and had my mother prepare all the dishes we ordered. Onto the service...on a positive note the waitresses were friendly but not very attentive. We found ourselves waiting around for someone to take our order. The first thing they brought to the table were fried crackers like the ones they give away at Chinese restaurants. Whattt? I'm not sure how it all fits in the fine dining experience Sabor's menu prices try to create. Went in with a Groupon deal dinner for four and still left with a $18 bill. When you add on tip, we realized we racked up $140+ bill (without the Groupon) for a meal that was mediocre. You're better off going to Montclair and eating at another nice little BYOB restaurant that starts with a C and ends in A. Trust me your money is better spent there. read more

Sabor Peru - Tallarin Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

A hidden GEM!!! Found and went to this place because of the other yelpers reviews and I can honestly say it was that much more than what I expected! The ceviche medley I can't begin to describe just how phenomenal the flavors are! Being Ecuadorian, ceviche is what we do an trusting to eat anyone else's is don't so with great reluctance but this is incredible! The chicken empanadas like I've never had before simply yummy! MY MAIN ENTREE WAS SUPERIOR TO ANY TACU TACU RICE I'VE EVER HAD EVER! It was accompanied by bistec (steak, onions & tomato) with large butterfly garlic shrimp, nice cut yuca fries with a side of huyancaina sauce...simply to die for! My husband had a house special chaufa rice that was so well seasoned it gives new meaning to anything fried rice! Desert was a tres leche with just the perfect amount of sweet n cinnamon flavors! The service??! I had to hug and kiss both Horacio and Nandi because I felt like I was at home only being catered to! Great personalities and charisma with a dose of attentiveness that was not overbearing:). We can't wait to go back! Oh and get this, free Sangria on Sundays!!! This is what a dinning experience should be! read more

We tried Sabor Peru with a groupon with a little reluctance. Boy were we surprised. We decided to choose the specials which were an up charge of the Groupon but so worth it. The churasco was so tender and juicy. Flavors were perfect. My bf chose the Red Snapper which is grilled or fried. It was a bit of a wait for this delicious fish. So fresh and tasty!!! Loved our meals. Thank you! read more

Sabor Peru - Churasco steak special....so so tender. Cut it with a butter knife. So tasty preferred perfectly! - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

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Have been coming here for years and never once had a bad experience. Friends & family I have brought here have always loved it. Had family members visiting from overseas and wanted them to try Peruvian food, brought them here on a Sunday night back in June. As always the food was delicious & they loved it. Remains one of my fave go-to spots on week nights when I am craving their food. read more

The service is absolutely horrible and the new owner is so incredibly rude!! She didn't want to take our gift card because they state the restaurant has been bought by new owners! Nothing has changed stating that there is new ownership and we will never eat at this establishment again! read more

What a wonderful place. The decor and atmosphere at this place is awesome. It feels like you are visiting a family's house instead of a restaurant. The owner and staff are very attentive, accommodating and friendly. And the food.... It's delicious and the portion sizes are perfect. Best Parihuela I've had in New Jersey. The Jalea is fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this place if you want some good Peruvian cuisine. read more

Had the best brunch here today. I had the poutine and it was so delicious! Gorgeous plating on all of the meals. The new owner is amazing! Great food, great service, good vibes all around. read more

Sabor Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

Went here for lunch food very good atmosphere was great nicely decorated kind of weird that it's on the second floor but don't let this turn u away food is very good read more

Been going to Savor Peru since they were in Rutherford. Love their entire menu, especially their ceviche. They've never failed to deliver excellent flavors that will seduce your palate. read more

I took my mom out for lunch here today and we had a good experience. I feel like their prices are reasonable and their portion sizes are BIG. I ordered the steak Tacu Tacu and it was pretty good. I loved the maduros and the yucca fries. My mom ordered the seafood meal - something starting with a J... She had them sautee it as opposed to frying it. She also enjoyed the meal. The food came out pretty quick too. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. For dessert, we shared the tres leches cake which we also enjoyed... read more

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This place has incredible food & great vibes. My wife got the arroz chaufa especial (fried rice with seafood & chicke). She absolutely loved it. I got the special (some sort of pancake dish); that was bomb, too. The sangria was bountiful as well! Sabor has a warm, colorful ambience to it, with amiable, familial owners. Ani, the co-owner (with her husband, I believe) was so welcoming & generous to us. She gave us tres leches on the house, and it was tasty, tasty! Highly recommend & getting takeout from Sabor tonight! read more

Tried out this place to see if there is an alternative to Costanera in Montclair, which I love but am interested in other Peruvian joints with a different selection of entrees. Sabor was average. Ceviche was good but a small portion (considering the fact that nearly 20% of the plate is taken by a mountain of yam and potato). I was asked how I wanted my steak but it didn't seem to matter since it came out well done anyway. Fried seafood was good but as long as one as fresh ingredients it's kind of hard to mess up anything battered and fried... The desserts were ok and not too memorable (I don't even remember what I ordered). Service was polite, and like the food, just seemed average. It wasn't a bad experience and it wasn't a fantastic one, so unfortunately overall a forgettable experience. I'm not familiar with Rutherford so I don't know if there is another comparable place close by, but I would not make a drive out just to come here. read more

The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. I also enjoyed the very welcoming owners, Horacio and Ani. They took their time explaining the menu to me and making sure my stay was pleasant. Love it! Definitely coming back to eat again! read more

Sabor Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Caldwell, New Jersey

I work in Fairfield and was looking for a good Latino restaurant in the area - to get away from the usual Italian deli, sushi, fast food chains that are prevalent here. Well what a pleasant surprise this was. I ordered a skirt steak with rice and beans and it was cooked to perfection. The beans were flavorful, the meat was tender but had a nice char to it and the chimichurri sauce it came with was TO DIE FOR. I had to stop myself from finishing the plate immediately because I practically inhaled it in less than 5 minutes. The service was very good as well with both the host/busser and server being very attentive to my needs. The inside is very cute and cozy as well with some nice decoration. Would definitely recommend it to my friends in the area and I plan to come back soon! read more

This authentic Peruvian restaurant is always a hit. Owned by husband and wife, these two know how to run a successful restaurant to keep their customers coming back. I've been to Sabor several times and I am always pleased with the dining experience. Sabor is very artsy so you'll see how creative the owners are. It's a warm atmosphere with art on colorful walls and pleasant music playing in the background. Now about the food, I've tried many of their dishes that are great but I am such a fan of their Lomo Saltado. They also serve Tacu Tacu (a traditional Peruvian dish), and many more authentic dishes. The last time I came here I ordered the Red Snapper special for that night. It was good, different as I don't always order red snapper. If you come here, you absolutely have to order ceviche. You won't be disappointed! Make sure to bring your bottle of wine as it is byob, and make sure to save room for dessert because they make a good flan and tres Leches cake. This place is so quaint that I just wish they had an acoustic guitar player on Friday and Saturday nights for additional entertainment. That would be the cherry on top. read more

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