Sabores d Africa Local Food — Restaurant in Sal

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place due to the very poor quality of the food. I ordered braised octopus with vegetables and a salad, and unfortunately it was the worst octopus I have ever eaten (and I have tried several excellent quality octopuses, even in restaurants without a Michelin star). The octopus was tough and rubbery, the vegetables were just a frozen mix covered with jarred tomato puree, the rice was sticky – simply badly cooked. The red cabbage salad was the best part of the meal.

My husband ordered fish (the menu stated it was grilled) but it was pan-fried and dripping with oil (I’d rather not know what kind). He also ordered octopus, which was supposed to be grilled as well – but it wasn’t. It was just as rubbery and tough, as if it had been cooked together with mine and simply covered with sauce.

Unfortunately, the quality and execution were very poor. It’s a pity, because the atmosphere was really great. From the outside everything looked good, even the chicken on the grill, and we were assured the food would be grilled.

We do not recommend...

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