Sabor

Seriously the best upscale Mexican/​American food I’ve ever had. I grew up in San Diego and I was interested to see how this would match up to authentic cuisine and it rocked my socks. The chef lived in Oaxaca for several years and what he brought back was pure bliss. Favorite dishes are the chilaquiles verdes and carne asada quesadilla. Oh and the place is stunning. Great job Sabor!

I, too, am VERY disappointed that this place closed. One of the very few REAL mexican restaurants in Las Vegas. Having moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in Dec 2010, this was an oasis. Now I’ll have to get any Oaxacan food (mole, etc) in LA on visits. The mole tamale appetizer was one of the very best dishes in town.
PLEASE reopen, even if across town. I beg you.
And I apologize for not reviewing sooner.

Four friends and I decided to have lunch at SABOR today. Sadly we discovered the restaurant was permanently closed last Saturday. Too bad, with all the great reviews, so few people cared to try out what was considered to be one of the best restaurants in Henderson.

It is tragic that Sabor closed. This was a gem. I’m heartbroken.
This is one of the best restaurants in Vegas.
That’s a big thing to say but I mean it. If you don’t eat here as often as you can, and if you love food, you are missing out on one of the most amazing gustatory experiences to be found in this city, and that includes all of those ridiculously priced restaurants on The Strip.
Yes, it might be far away from you, but wouldn’t you drive for 20 – 30 minutes for one of the best meals of your entire life? Shouldn’t you drive that far?
I’ve had lunch and dinner here. The only thing that didn’t work for me was the «watermelon and pumpkin seed salad.» But everything else was «curl your toes yummy!» The soups, the cactus salad, the scallops (OMFG), the mango shrimp (ditto), this is one of the foodgasm swoonilicious restaurants in Vegas. I could eat here every day, twice a day, and be happy.
Joel Robuchon has nothing on the chef at Sabor. (Hahaha! I think I’m serious!) Even if you don’t like Mexican food, you’ve still got to go. It ain’t your mama’s Mexican food! And with the Unilocal special, this place is a steal.
Be aware that they are currently only open for lunch on Fri/​Sat.

Wow! Henderson — go here now. We stopped by after reading the Unilocal reviews and they were spot-​on. The food and service were exemplary! They margaritas were tangy, the dip & salsa assortment that was brought out with the chips was amazing, and our waiter was genuinely nice and attentive.
I had the Cactus Salad… yum! Don had the Guaijllo Scallops with corn… wow…both dishes were very inventive and delicious. Portions are bog as well.
Went back for lunch with a friend and we both had different types of enchiladas that were — both were yummy. This a restaurant that deserves more business than it is getting. We will become regulars & so should you!

We were in town for a graduation & found Sabor on Unilocal.We were not disappointed. We made a last minute lunch reservation for a party of 11 and they graciously accommodated us.
The service was great and the food was delicious! The food is a nod to traditional Mexican dishes. It was elegant and flavorful along the lines of Mary Sue Miliken & Susan Finiger’s Border Grill Restaurants. The mole dish was great as were the imaginative salads. Lots of great options for the vegetarians in our group.
Locals please patronize this restaurant so us out-​of– towners can get some wonderful Latin food in Henderson! :)

Was in the area so I stopped in for lunch. I was alone. Ordered the lunch special. No chips, breads or dip were served. Nor was it offered.
The ginger soup was excellent. Definitely worth the price of admission. The chicken sandwich was unique and tasty.
Service was good but I was the only one there for at least 15 minutes. They really need to step up their game if they want to stay in business. The food was good but not sure if I’d go back due to the chip fiasco. I mean really. As soon as another group arrived, they were shown to a table and chips were served.
Why would I return with bf and friends?

My new favorite «go to» restaurant in the area! Love the food, love the service, love the atmosphere. I have been here a few times already and have left happy and full every time.
This location use to be the old El Jefe’s restaurant but newly converted to Sabor. I always describe it as a Mexican infusion — Chilis pricing for Carabas quality. I am suprised this place is not busier than it is. It is never packed when we are there.
I LOVE the queso dip. AMAZING! I seriously lick the bowl. It is so delicious. Their bread plate is so awesome as well filled with breads, tortillas ext. YUMLICIOUS!
My favorite dinner so far is the scallops. OMG — so perfectly cooked and every bite delicious. We finished with the banana foster icecream rum dish… it is so good. I have such a hard time sharing it. Next time… I am getting my own.LOL.
So, if you think you can’t make it down to Sabor… I disagree… You Mexi–
CAN! Go now and thank me later!

After reading glowing the reviews, we figured we need to see what all the chatter was about. I’ll have to try it again to fully make up my mind. After our first dinner I’d give it a full 5 stars, but the second trip (with friends and family) it fell flat.
I highly recommend the nopales (fresh cactus) salad. It’s deliciously vinagary with diced tomatoes, corn, onion and cilantro in a light vinaigrette finished with queso fresco and pine nuts. Yum! The first time I got the green mussels with three cheese stuffing and fettuccine alfredo. I could have done without the alfredo, although the leftovers made great late night munchies, but the mussels quelled my craving. My boyfriend tried the steak enchiladas with a great spicy red sauce. The service was great, and we were sure this would be a favorite stop in Henderson.
The second time we dined there we again had the nopales salad (a favorite across the table), but some of the other entrees fell flat. We tried the vegetarian tacos, which lacked flavor, along with the green chili pork. The mole was good, decent, but didn’t rock my world. The favorite item at the table were the fish tacos, which had great flavor (although the salsa was a bit too sweet for my taste). The chicken enchilladas were fine, but lacked flavor, and definitely lacked heat. None of the meals this time had much spice.
When we’re looking for a nicer night out eatery we’ll head back this way and update as appropriate…

Check this place out!
Saw the reviews on Unilocal and decided to check it out. The high rating is well deserved! This is not your standard Mexican cuisine. The flavors are more unique and the presentation is top notch. The dining room is beautiful and they have a full bar.
We were greeted promptly when we came in. Our server, Jorge, was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly.
My wife and I shared a watermelon salad with toasted pumpkin seeds. My wife had the roasted poblano chicken and I had the tacos de arrechero. Like I said the presentation was top notch. And the food was excellent. My one critique would be it could have been spicier. But the meat was flavorful and moist.
There’s no reason why this place shouldn’t be packed all the time. Give it a try.

This is one of the best kept secrets in Vegas. Great food, big, open bar, great menu, and quality ingredients. This is the perfect place for meetings, corporate dinners.
I have eaten here at least 10 times, and it is always empty because it is new.

We received complimentary house made tortilla chips with two delicious salsas and a black bean dip plus small bowls containing cumin seeds and coriander that have been roasted. We started off sharing a nopales salad (not so crispy cactus with diced tomatoes, sweet corn, pearl onions and cilantro that was dressed in light vinaigrette and finished with queso fresca and pine nuts). Ann chose the Quajillo scallops as an entrée; scallops with a spicy quajillo chili rub that were sautéed and finished with sweet corn, caramelized onions and sundried tomatoes. Not to be outdone, I ordered Mole Negro Oaxaqueno (a large portion of grilled chicken covered in Mom’s, actually his mother-in-law’s, deep brown mole and fried plantains). We concluded this bountiful feast by sharing a flan Napolitano with homemade caramel and whipped cream.

I have been meaning to review Sabor.
They are not your grandmothers Mexican food, so if you go in expecting some high end del taco you will be disappointed. If you are that kind foodie you are not likely to be on Unilocal.
They do a fun twist on chips and salsa that includes bean dip, spices, and plantains. Which led us to believe we were on the right path. The corn tortillas served were tasty and helped cut some of the very spicy flavor of one of the salsas.
Personally I have eaten here three times. The scallops were very inspired and I loved the bed of corn they sat on. The Shrimp Diablo was spicy and tasty and the mint rice was a nice counter balance. The tropical fish I ordered was okay, the portion was too large and it was not as good as the other two.
My husband ordered the seafood pasta (I dont remember the name) and raved about it quite a bit. He is a true convert as he made us drive all the way back because he didnt want to eat at Agave which is near where we live.
I also had a tamale which had nice texture and really great mole flavor.
The kids had food and they both liked it and the servers were so nice to the girls.
They also have a dart board and place to kick back, possibly for happy hour specials.

After reading the other Unilocal reviews I had hopeful expectations to find a diamond in the rough. Unfortunately I was let down as the food was good, but not as great as Unilocal advertised.
We had the table made Guacamole to start off the meal and found the flavor had a strange after-​taste. I believe they added the heat with a touch of Tabasco sauce an dnot the traditional pepper flavor.
For dinner we had the Pescado Tacos which were good, but a bit on the sweet side. We also ordered the Chicken Pablano which was better and a very generous serving.
Overall the food was good, but not great — and the bill for our dinner ran $ 50 with tip.

Upscale Mexican in a beautiful, comfortable environment. The complimentary homemade tortilla chips arrived with 3 sauces plus 2 spices which could be added according to one’s taste. The grilled vegetable appetizer with balsamic glaze was perfectly prepared, beautiful and delicious. Fish tacos were Baja-​style — no deep frying here. The fish was fresh and flavorful, drizzled with 2 sauces and served with black beans.
Service was efficient, attentive without being overbearing. I loved the place — you will too!

My boyfriend and I are definitely huge fans of this restaurant. This place is FANTASTIC! Boyfriend and I have been here twice and each time, we order different entrees and everything was wonderful! The last time I was there, I ordered the scallops. They were delicious and just melted in my mouth. Boyfriend ordered the tacos. I’m usually not a huge taco fan but I tried them and they were awesome! The tacos had a little cilantro/​lime kick to them and were really the best tasting tacos I’ve ever had. I also had the New York strip steak the first time that I went and it was also cooked to perfection and really hit the spot. The service was also excellent.
The restaurant design from the outside doesn’t look inviting but the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. There are not a lot of cars parked both times we went but that’s because they only opened in 2010 and not a lot of people know what kind of hidden gem this place really is. My only advice is don’t not try this place just because you don’t think the menu looks good or the outside doesn’t look good. Just give it a try, you’ll be pleasantly surprised… the food is EXCELLENT.

I was in Las Vegas the evening of ⁸⁄₁ and had a
coupon for Sabor for dinner. I read a few reviews about this place and I love Mexican food so I figured I’d give it a shot.
Having family in Mexico City and spending weeks traveling around Mexico, I felt I was prepared to properly review this place. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza, in a location you’d expect to see an Applebees. We came on a Sunday evening around 6pm and the restaurant had only 1 other couple in it. I was somewhat apprehensive about this.
We sat down quickly and were served a complimentary chips, salsa, and more appetizer. It came with breads, and toasted spices to dip the bread in. It was fantastic! We ordered the guacamole, made tableside, which also was fabulous and for the first time we were asked how sour we’d like it and we said very!!! It was incredible. We followed that with the Sliced Sirloin and mashed potatoes which while I ordered medium, came rare which was fine and delicious. This came with a roasted Jalopeno which I love. My fiancé ordered the Mahi Mahi which too was delicious. We ended the evening with the Flan which was out of this world.
If this restaurant were open on the Vegas strip in a hotel it would do fantastic! It’s out of the way from tourists and seems out of place in it’s current location. I’m saying it’s too good that it may go missed. I go to Vegas often and will make sure to visit every time. AMAZING FOOD!

Sabor is in the old «El Jefe’s» location on the east side of Stephanie near Sunset. It’s a little awkward to get into, because patrons enter the building from what appears to be a side entrance. Once inside, the atmosphere is quite nice, and the staff is attentive. The standard starter is a delicious platter of chips and tortillas with beans and an assortment of spices and salsas.
My wife and I have been there 4 times, each time getting something different, so we’ve tried a large portion of their dinner menu. We’ve never been disappointed with the any of the chicken, steak, or seafood dishes, as they are always beautifully presented as well as delicious.
Sabor is near many other restaurants such as Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Tony Roma’s, Mimi’s, and the restaurants in Sunset Station. I can tell Sabor is having a hard time getting people in the door with all the competition, but once inside, the food and service set Sabor apart from all nearby restaurants.

This is by far the best restaurant in Henderson. Not only is the food fresh, but the menu is very unique. The service was impeccable. ! Everyone should give it a try, and support a local business owner at the same time. I had the scallops, and they were to die for.
There were only a few other parties when I was there, but I think its because no one knows about this place yet!
I’d definitely go back! In fact, I’m meeting a friend there this weekend!

Went for dinner on a Monday night. Only two other parties there. Seemed a little odd, but we decided to give it a try anyway.
The décor was very nice. A large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. A fancy bar.
We had a Mole Negro Oaxaqueno and a Chipotle Chicken. Both dishes were quite tasty. Although I have to mention that for a restaurant with only two parties, it took a really long time for the food to come out.
Felt somewhat overpriced. It was tasty, but it wasn’t THAT tasty. I’d rather go to Chevy’s for the price if I’ve got a hankering for Mexican food.