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| - Local shop turned into a Region-wide chain, Sabor cranks out great food for a great value. I was headed back to Charlotte from Marshville today and on the drive back I was debating on what to get for lunch. As soon as I saw the Sabor sign from the edge of Hwy 74 my mind was made up.
Since I frequent the NoDa and Pineville restaurant, I have a good idea of what I want. I usually get tacos, Locos Al Pastor with a side of queso. Since today is national burrito day I decided to try something new and how could you go wrong with "Sabor Especial Burrito?" My girlfriend was with me and she got a Locos Taco and an Empanada.
We got seated and when the food arrived I was blown away at the size of this burrito. You get to choose your protein (I got Al Pastor Pork) rice and beans. I thought just getting one menu item was going light but they give it to you hot and heavy! Great seasoning on the pork, crisp veggies, wonderful rice. What a homage to the holiday!
I'm feeling a little under the weather so I opted not to steal a bite of Krissy's empanada, the fry on the outside and filling inside looked great and she had no complaints. The Locos Taco is exactly what I'd expect from any other location.
Fast AND friendly, the manager not only took our order but also served it and stopped by our table twice to see how everything was. I can dig it! What's better is that everything from the tables, to the drink station, even the restrooms were squeaky clean.
It might have been nice to have a special for National Burrito Day (they did have some special, as they do for every day of the week), but considering that they're going for authentic it's probably for the best. I'd bet my last dollar that this "Holiday" was created by some national restaurant exec who needed to sell sell sell more burritos.
It's always a pleasure to see a true local chain not only thriving, but taking root all throughout the area. I hear there are plans for more locations in the works and I'm all for it. Can't wait to see where I'll be eating delicious Sabor Tacos next!
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