Reviews of Sabor Criollo

First time going to this restaurant and we had a pretty good time. Starting with the food it was a little on the pricey side but overall we did really enjoy it. It had a homemade quality to it and we mean that in a good way. This restaurant was quite small but in a cosy way however we did find ourselves unable to really hear each other due to a very loud table and loud music. We sat next to the counter and could hear the blender going off every 2 minutes which didn't ruin our evening however again was difficult to hear each other when speaking. If your looking for a quiet meal out then this probably wouldn't be the place for you but if you don't mind some fun music and good food then I would recommend this place.

Popped in for a very quick late lunch when everywhere else was closed. We were the only two there. Our burritos and tacos were delicious. Extensive menu of Mexican and Venezuelan dishes. Cocktails served. Looked like a potentially lively place for the evening but I can't comment because I was there late afternoon.

Great place to try authentic South American cuisine. Very tasty dishes perfectly executed, and fried food was crispy and not dripping with oil. Fantastic beef & cheese filling in the empanadas, and a good wine selection to accompany. Very polite service, and overall meal was excellent. We'll definitely be back when in the area.

Sabor Criollo is small restaurant serving traditional Latin American food. I recommend the fajitas and enchiladas. They also serve great cocktails - I had a fantastic strawberry margarita! The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the decor and music adds to an upbeat summertime atmosphere. A definite favourite of mine!

Sabor Criollo is a firm favourite with my family and I. The restaurant serves Latin American dishes in a matching setting with bright bold colours, plants and funky music. The staff are all enthusiastic and friendly and I have never been disappointed when visiting.<br/><br/>The Yucca Fritta is my favourite starter however is now listed as a side dish. The Chicken Enchiladas or Shredded Beef dish are the main reasons I eat here, and I also like the guava juice.<br/><br/>Read my full review on my blog (with images): www.copperpink.com/2015/04/sabor-criollo-restaurant-review.html<br/><br/>I highly recommend Sabor Criollo :)

Our scoring system has always been a necessary evil. It does tend towards a packed middle ground but it’s rarely been miles wrong in its sentiment. The most notable exception was the 12/20 for Wild (because of its icy environment and ponderous service) despite its relentlessly interesting food.<br/><br/>An odd anamoly is how many of my most favourite and recommended places have on their initial assessment attracted a 15 or 15.5. The list in no particular order includes: Purslane, Three Birds, The Dogs, Castello, Hula (subsequently scored an 18.5 by MJ)<br/><br/>The reason it springs to mind is here comes another one for a place that really impressed me.<br/><br/>Sabor Criollo had been on the list for a visit for a good wee while. After the Slow Food Edinburgh AGM had been concluded, I was delighted to give it a shot.<br/><br/>Showcasing a cooking style that bore a strong relation to that I’d sampled in Cuba, many years previously, the place traces its roots to Venezuela with a strong creole influence, hence the name.<br/><br/>Their below street level premises encompass an artificial indoor tree as part of the stylings of the cantina. I think it was Bert’s Bar on William Street that used to sport a similar thing. I was delighted to see another example of this hilarious internal design feature.<br/><br/>Their menu offered a good array of choices. I opened with calamares then chose a traditonal Venezuelan main course of pabellon criollo, the central element of which was slow cooked beef.<br/><br/>The starter was a simple and well executed dish. The squid rings were crisp and profuse. The accompanying aioli packed lots of zing. It was a lovely dish.<br/><br/>The main course was every bit as good. The nuggets of fried plantain were delicious and the avocado laden salad was very tasty. The beef was packed with flavour and the rice was excellent, too. It was a home-style dish that made me very happy.<br/><br/>So overall, I was really impressed by Sabor Criollo. It served me two very good dishes. The pricetag of two courses for £14.90 was incredibly reasonable. I look forward to visiting again, perhaps to try their cocktails.<br/><br/>Scores<br/>Blythe scores Sabor Criollo<br/>4/5 for food<br/>3.5/5 for presentation<br/>4/5 for setting<br/>4/5 for service<br/>giving an overall 15.5/20<br/><br/>I ate: calamares, pabellon criollo<br/><br/>I drank: house white, house red, espresso<br/><br/>I wore: pinstripes<br/><br/>Total bill: c.£25