El Sabor Restaurant — Restaurant in Philadelphia

When we first arrived, we were unsure if the restaurant was even open. The chairs were still on top of the tables, there was barely any food or drinks out front, and the place looked like it had just opened or was still getting ready for the day. Adding to the initial confusion, there were no printed menus available.

This Puerto Rican spot operates a little differently—they go by the motto: “You choose what you want to eat and we will make it.” While this made me a bit nervous at first, especially given the quiet and uninviting atmosphere, I decided to give it a shot.

We ended up ordering two plates: one with beef stew, rice, beans, and plantains, and another with grilled chicken, rice, beans, and plantains. Do note that plantains are charged extra. We also tried the chicken and cheese empanadas as an appetizer.

The food turned out to be delicious—flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned. Both main dishes were satisfying, and the empanadas were crisp and tasty. Prices were reasonable, and they accept both cash and card, which is convenient.

Overall, while the ambiance left a lot to be desired at the start, the quality of the food and fair pricing made it a worthwhile experience. If you’re open to a less traditional setup and prioritize taste over presentation, this spot might...

I wanted Spanish food for my birthday and wanted to try someplace new. In a nutshell, I called and was told to text my questions and what I wanted. I did that and initially they were very responsive and I was told I’d get a quote. A week passed, then 2. I tried texting with no response. I called and was told someone would call back- didn’t happen. I went there and Billy was nice enough, asked me to try different foods- then I paid for what I tried and never got my selection down. He was too busy doing everything. Never got a quote- I did give my max I wanted to spend … the day of the party, I got charged $200 over what I wanted for subpar food. I asked for beef stew and got ground beef with good gravy! LOTS of rice and a few other sides like empanadas, chicken and peppers and mini cornbread sticks. All that was not worth $700. Food was good but the busy was really bad. I should’ve gone to...

Being in Norris Square, and the surrounding gardens El Batey, Las Parcelas, Villa African & the butterfly garden, felt like being transported into a pequeña Puerto Rico.. To add to the experience, we stopped into feed ourselves at “El Sabor.”

“El Sabor” is a True testament to Puerto Rican Pride. This restaurant maintains all the finishing touches of a Puerto Rican casita with cultural accent pieces.

We were met with great service from the owner who was both endearing and excellent. He Swiftly served us with dishes Capturing that were flavorful and colorful mouthful of a delicious eatin.

I had the pollo guisado y habichuela con arroz blanco, y maduros con una ensaladita.. topped off with a Kola Champagne India.

My daughter (a vegan) had arroz Blanco, habichuela y tostone con ají y una ensaladita. So fresh y por la maceta!

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