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Sabor Latino is a Caribbean restaurant located at 825 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids. The menu features traditional dishes such as stewed chicken, beef steak, and baked chicken, alongside popular sides like fried plantains and tostones. Empanadas in varying fillings, including beef and chicken, are also offered. The restaurant serves natural juices like lemonade, orchata, and a signature drink called Die Dreaming. The atmosphere reflects a casual, approachable dining experience rooted in Caribbean flavors. Sabor Latino focuses on classic recipes and straightforward preparation, providing accessible meals that emphasize authentic ingredients and culinary traditions from the region. The combination of hearty entrees and refreshing beverages creates a balanced and familiar setting for locals seeking Caribbean cuisine in the area.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Tourists
Reviews for Sabor Latino - Grand Rapids
Review highlights
Based on 356 reviewsSabor Latino is widely praised for its consistently authentic Caribbean cuisine, maintaining high-quality flavors that long-time patrons appreciate. Reviewers frequently highlight the restaurant's standout dishes, such as empanadas, stewed chicken, steak, and Puerto Rican rice, which are prepared fresh and cooked to order. Customers note the friendly, knowledgeable staff who provide attentive and welcoming service, often explaining menu options to newcomers. Despite being a takeout-only establishment, Sabor Latino creates a warm and inviting experience through both their food and customer interactions. Beverage offerings like passion fruit juice and horchata receive particular mention, adding to the overall satisfaction. While prices have increased over time, diners agree the experience remains well worth it. Overall, Sabor Latino is recognized as a beloved local gem celebrated for its authenticity, flavorful dishes, and exceptional service.
My favorite Caribbean place for sure food is always amazing the same as it was 20 years ago when I first went here, prices have gone up since then but food was and is totally worth omg frfr
Absolutely authentic, fast and friendly service. We had steak and Puerto Rican rice and a chicken thigh with Dominican rice, beef empanada, and a chicken empanada. Everything was excellent! The steak and chicken were cooked to order while we waited. The empanadas were available hot and ready to go. We were looking for authentic Latino food, and we found it. We'll be back again soon!
Excellent empanadas. Very quick and affordable. The people working there are so friendly and informative about the different options too. Definitely coming back here! Also make sure to get a passion fruit juice, it was great.
A hidden favorite gem of mine. They don’t have a menu but they have authentic Puerto Rican food, so just try it all. From beef or chicken empanada’s to stewed chicken or steak and rice. They also have phenomenal limonade and horchata. Don’t know what your ordering? Don’t worry, you’ll love it. They only have take out.
Not only is the food absolutely, authentically delicious the customer service is A1, everyone that works here is super nice and they have no problem explaining to you exactly what each item is. The passionfruit juice is delicious and the sauce is a 10 out of 10!!
Totally handicapped accessible right down to the owner holding the door open for me in my wheelchair. Real honest to God Puerto Rican food. My friend who loves it very hot enjoyed his goat and rice. Another friend enjoyed the same thing only with chicken. I could not pass up the chance of a real Cuban sandwich which I had to take half of it home after stuffing myself on the first half. Edward the owner explained everything and gave us some ideas in very good English. The place is small and very nice to have a quiet meal in. We are already setting up a return visit.
I had these incredible empanadas given to me as a gift when this nice gentleman used to work there, and finally I had enough cash and the weather was nice enough to go to the shop. It’s delightful. They are so good and so affordable! How are they so affordable? I might come back again today. You need the green sauce. The service was incredible, the nice lady at the counter spoke beautifully in both Spanish and English. The store is small but the flavor is large. Sabor for sure
Simply delicious. Twice now I’ve ordered stewed chicken with yellow rice. This dish is so flavorful and meat falls off the bone. Warm and cozy comfort food, a must stop while traveling through SW Grand Rapids.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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