I'm sure this rating will be lost amongst the thousands already here but this is long overdue.

Gentlemen, ladies, sit down and let me tell you about Sabor de mi Tierra. I've been living in Union for a long time but only discovered this place about a year ago. Since then I've been here at least 20 times, and every single time it has been a worthwhile dining experience.

Aesthetics - The establishment doesn't give off a vibe of "high end". Guess what? That's just nonsense perpetuated by our culture to compel you to pay absurd costs for an inferior dining experience. Yes, the place appears more "casual" but all that means is a MUCH better value for what you pay.

Staff - Every time I walk in, I've been greeted by pleasant enthusiastic people ready to seat us. I have no idea truly how this place treats its employees but based on their demeanor, I can only assume it's well. Tonight in particular, Juan was phenomenal, attentive, and friendly. As I brought a date, I could not be more pleased with the service we received. I always feel like I'm being a bother at restaurants, but it only took a slight head turn to get him to realize we had a request.

Food - This is why we're here right? To start, they have these plantain chips with a dipping sauce that is just so damn good. Just ask for it and you'll see. I haven't tried many of their in house baked goods because the empanadas are delicious enough that I get one almost every time.

Their sides (Every dish comes with at least one, some dishes two) are plentiful and delicious. I've tried the rice, beans, sauteed potatoes, fried and sweet plantains. The only thing I haven't done is the salad.

For entrees, I can personally attest to the quality of their chicken, steak, shrimp, red snapper, and salmon. I'm sure everything else is fantastic too, but try as I might I can't resist some of the items I've already ordered. They even have a triple platter with steak, chicken, and shrimp which is my go to entree.

Cost - Sure, absolutely everything has gone up like crazy the last year and a half. I cant even get a meal from my local Chinese spot for less than $12 anymore. Sabors prices remain extremely reasonable, and when considering the quality they're a bargain.

Complaints? - I had a "flaw" it would only be that the food is so delicious and plentiful that I never have room for dessert after. 😂 If I manage to one of these days I'll update the review. I'll also do some pictures. The desserts really look fantastic.

Conclusion - If you've made it this far into my essay then I'm sure your mouth is already watering. Good. Embrace it. Be like me and accept that you are now a regular of the best establishment in Union, and probably one of the best in NJ.

EDIT: 2/7/24

I would be remiss not to mention that Sabor has added digital menus, which mean price increases. The menus aren't laid out well. In addition, the portion size has decreased.

In good conscience, I can't drop the rating. I really hope it doesn't get "worse", but compared to other spots it's still one of the best around.