Great quick stop for empanadas, dine in or takeout! Large portions for reasonable prices. Empanadas are double the size of others in the Triangle for comparable prices. Will be stopping in again when heading west out of town to try other menu items. Kids loved it.
JasonDa Gamer
Feb 19, 2025
5
This place is amazing the service was fantastic and full of life. This is my first time here and they helped me with the menu. The food tastes amazing I will be coming back again.
JP Hunt
Jan 25, 2025
5
First time here and we will be returning! We were immediately greeted when we entered Sabor and walked through the menu with us. We got the especial burrito with Al pastor and chorizo. It was super filling and delicious! Also, would recommend the chicken fajita soup. Thanks for the great service!
Jake Vyper
Jan 18, 2025
3
Went here multiple times for their Taco Tuesday special (discounted basic tacos) but their more special, more loaded tacos are more satisfying. The regular beef taco we had was bland; we tasted better quality ones from a taco truck that serves this kind of taco.
In out latest, when we went to order, the El Salvadorian cashier was energetically friendly, and answered my girl's questions well. We ordered 5 tacos in total (4 regular beef, and the more special $4 Shrimp), a shredded beef empanada, and chips.
They have a self-serve salsa bar similar to Moe's with 5 different salsas, placed from mild to spiciest, and we usually get some of the first 3. There were a couple of times where they ran out of 1 of them, and had to ask. While one instance was positive as the employee got some for us from the back, the other instance was disappointing as they said that they're completely out.
They serve the food to our table, bringing the round metal trays with disposable sheets. We were disappointed with the overall quality of beef tacos - beef lacked spice. Tortilla was thick as the beef tacos we ordered from a taco truck but despite the similar cost, Sabor's version lacks the "sabor" we crave for. The higher-end Shrimp taco was better and probably pairs well with a Mexican beer.
Their nachos are well-seasoned and fresh, one of the best we've tried, even better than Chipotle's or Taco Bell's. Restaurant quality and goes well with queso and salsa. They also have more special nachos with more toppings. We ordered them before and they're large enough to share with a small group and perfect for mini get-togethers with beer. Tried their queso a few before - it was alright.
Barbacoa (shredded beef) empanada was crispy and delicious, larger than Makus' tiny empanadas. It comes with a special mayo sauce which we didn't really enjoy. The empanada is one of their better items.
The food here is more Latin Southern American than Mexican. Other than their tacos, they have a great variety of street style Latin foods like plantains, Salvador fries, taco bowls, burritos, and quesadillas. I would not recommend the burritos - tried once and never tried again, but quesadillas are not bad. My girl enjoyed the plantains which come with cheese and sour cream.
Our first few experiences here were more pleasant than our more recent ones. It's in an accessible location, close to South Point mall, in a prime corner of 1 of the 2 shopping centers facing each other, right across a City BBQ and near Shiki Sushi & Milklab. Sabor's ambiance and space somewhat feel like Waffle House's - clear windows and simple layout, fine for a fast food taco place like this.
Overall, we have mixed feelings about Sabor. It's definitely better than Taco bell; its menu is more interesting and more diverse than Moe's but their basic beef tacos should be at least as good or better than what you can get from a taco truck. If you enjoy nachos, quesadillas, plantains, and El Salvadorian fries, this place won't disappoint. Sabor's Chimi Shrimp taco is probably the best taco here; the others are questionable. Tried the fish taco once and as a fish taco lover, I was disappointed.
Nonetheless, with its salsa bar and friendly staff, Sabor's street style experience is worth trying with a bottle of beer. It's not our #1 choice if we're craving for Mexican but it's not a lackluster place for casual dining, and looks mostly fairly-priced for the amount.
Overall score: 3.5/5 based on our most recent visits.
Stephanie Willim-Ostmann
Jan 12, 2025
5
This place rocks when it comes to Latin Street Food. The nachos look like a volcanos overflowing with cheese and meat. We recommend the Burritos and Cuban bowl. And to top it off, they are very reasonably priced!!
Viktor Laine
Dec 29, 2024
5
Always a delicious place to go to in Durham. They always have lively music playing and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The food is excellent too, meats are always cooked perfectly and the star of the show in a bowl or arepa.
Taia Jenkins
Dec 17, 2024
4
Every trip to Durham deserves a stop at Sabor! The tacos are unbeatable for the price—especially on Taco Tuesdays, with $1 and $2 tacos and plenty of delicious meat choices to pick from. If tacos aren’t your thing, their menu offers a plethora of other amazing options, from fries to burritos to bowls, all packed with flavor. Plus, they’ve got margaritas and a fantastic salsa bar to round out the experience. Great food, and greater deals—highly recommend giving them a try!
J
Dec 9, 2024
5
Came here with my wife for the first time. Excellent service and the gentlemen was very informative about the menu and what they offered. They have a vast menu with a lot of good meal and small portions options at good prices. Will definitely be back in soon to try other items!
Anthony Hernandez
Nov 21, 2024
5
This was my first time coming into the restaurant. I was told by some co-workers to come try it out, and it was so freaking good. On Thursday they have great specials. The customer service was amazing all the employees checked in on me and helped on what salsa to pick. I will definitely come back again !!
Kera Harlow
Nov 15, 2024
5
So, a little background...
I used to live really close to another popular casual Latin food place and then I had to move further into south durham. Sabor is my new go-to for affordable Latin food! I've been twice now and man... it's nice to have a reliable, affordable, super yummy place to get a burrito on a night where I don't have the energy to cook. The service is also great, the dudes at the counter are kind and great at what they do! Go to Sabor, get a burrito, and tip the kind folks at the counter!
Mimi M.
Nov 15, 2024
5
Update 15-Nov-2024: I came in today for the soup because it's soup season, Im in the middle of a move, and I haven't unpacked my kitchen yet. Chile, let me tellllll you!
The. Soup. Is. Amazing! I thought I was going to go into hypertensive crisis like I do when I look at Panera's or Chik-fil-A's soups, but this one is perfectly seasoned! It isn't spicy, so if you want to kick it up, hit with some Valentina or Cholula. But the flavor is on point! This will be my soup spot when I'm too lazy to make it myself!
FYI - they top it with cilantro and crispy tortilla strips. Im cool with cilantro but I know a lot of folks aren't.
First review:
I went on Monday and got the Monday burrito special. It made me mad at myself for not trying them sooner. Everything was delicious, the staff were super friendly/welcoming, the dining area was super clean, and I felt like I definitely got my money's worth. Will be frequenting this spot going forward.
Alexis Tyson
Jul 4, 2024
3
Missing multiple items (sour cream, tomatoes, queso on the side). Had more beans than anything else. It was good enough to eat but if I hadn’t had it delivered I would’ve returned.
Emily Ramirez
Jun 27, 2024
5
The food was very delicious, and service was great, I got a chicken burrito, it was very well made! I do wish the salsa options were spicier but they were very tasty regardless!
