Sabor Criollo
- Food served: Sep–Jun: Mon–Sun 5.30–11pm; Fri–Sun noon–2pm. Jul/Aug: Mon–Sun noon–2pm, 5.30–11pm.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
- Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs
- Music on stereo: Latin vibe
- Capacity: 36
- Largest group: 40
- Open since: 2001
- Average price:
£9.99 (set lunch)
£14.99 (evening meal) - House wine: £12.95 per bottle
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For a slice of life-enhancing Latin American soul in the heart of Edinburgh, Sabor Criollo is the destination to head for. Take the few steps down to its Stockbridge basement premises and enter a world of colour, warmth and lovingly prepared food from Venezuela and Mexico. Dishes and their ingredients are concisely explained so diners know to expect cassava as something between a potato and a parsnip, though its light texture is a pleasant surprise. Other enjoyable starters include croquetas – cod or chicken parcels – which are typical South American deep fried snacks, presented with Sabor’s special sauce on the side. Mains include Pabellón Criollo, which is to Venezuela what haggis is to Scotland. As a national dish, its combination of rice, black beans and shredded beef served with plantain inspires pride in even the most modest Venezuelan restaurant. Here, the dish is moderately spiced, as are the more mainstream chicken fajitas, which arrive heralded by some vociferous sizzling on a cast iron platter.
- High point: Excellent new addition to the local dining scene
- Low point: Music can be a little loud
Reviews of Sabor Criollo (36 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh)
- 3. Louis Jadot, Edinburgh – 23 May 2010, 12:13pm
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Great uncomplicated South American food with some lesser known Venzuelan dishes worth trying, along with the usual Mexican classics.
A nice South American focused winelist too.
The icing on the cake is the price, it is really good value.
- 2. Adit, Edinburgh – 5 May 2009, 6:45pm
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Definitely worth a visit. We had arepa for starters and curried fish served with plantain and black beans for main. The food was full of flavour and I thoroughly enjoyed it but can't decide whether this was because of the quality of the dishes or the novelty of them (never tried Venezuelan before).
- 1. Dionysus – 10 April 2009, 8:36pmSabor CriolloReport
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Substantial helpings of fresh food from a convincingly authentic South American diner. Little finesse but you won't leave hungry. Great fajitas. Had the beef but preferred the very good vegetarian black bean option (and I am not vegetarian). Good wine list to include decent Chilean Cab Sav and Argentinian Malbec. Very relaxed informal atmosphere in a great location with very good and friendly service. £40 for two winos all in. Would struggle to criticise on the basis of this visit. Pablo Neruda could have written great poetry from here.
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