Sabor Criollo is a Latin American restaurant at 36 Deanhaugh Street in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge area. Traditional music and a friendly dining room support a lively, informal experience, with tables available for couples, families and larger parties.
Venezuelan cooking is represented by dishes such as pabellón criollo, which brings together seasoned meat, black beans, rice and plantain. Filled arepas and crisp yucca provide further ways to explore the region’s staple ingredients and contrasting textures.
Mexican favourites broaden the menu through quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas and fajitas. Meat, fish and vegetable choices are available, and shared starters make it easy for a group to try several sauces and styles before the main course.
The restaurant takes reservations directly and can arrange private parties for groups of up to 50 people. Vegetarian choices are offered, while guests with allergies or other dietary requirements should discuss the current recipes and kitchen preparation with staff before ordering.
Address: 36 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh EH4 1LY, Scotland
Sabor Criollo Menu
Starters
Tequeños
Golden, deep-fried cheese fingers wrapped in our homemade pastry. A beloved Venezuelan snack, crisp on the outside and meltingly cheesy within.
Croquetas de Pollo
Handcrafted chicken croquettes with a crisp finish, served alongside a vibrant green sauce.
Yuca Frita (Cassava fries)
Lightly crisped yuca; a soft, gently sweet tropical root, similar to chunky chips. Crisp outside, soft inside, and served with green pepper sauce.
Croquetas de Bacalao
Crispy, golden cod croquettes served with our house green sauce.
Mini Cachapa
A traditional Venezuelan sweetcorn pancake, soft and slightly coarse from blended corn, with a naturally sweet flavour. Served toasted with melting butter and mild white cheese.
Quesadilla
A 10-inch toasted flour tortilla folded around tomato salsa and a blend of melting cheeses, lightly grilled.
Champiñones con Chilli
Fried mushrooms coated in a rich smoked chilli and garlic sauce with a savoury, gently spiced depth.
Nachos
Handmade corn tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, fresh guacamole, sour cream and delicious house salsa. Served with your choice of:
Street Tacos
Two 4-inch soft corn tortillas made by hand and finished with tomatillo, finely chopped onion and fresh coriander. Choose between: Beans, Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef.
Nachos
Handmade corn tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, fresh guacamole, sour cream and delicious house salsa. Served with your choice of: Chilli Beef, Black Beans.
Street Tacos
Two 4-inch soft corn tortillas made by hand and finished with tomatillo, finely chopped onion and fresh coriander. Choose between:
Beans
Shredded Chicken
Shredded Beef
Side Dishes/Sauces/Dips
Olives
Plain Rice
Mexican Rice
Black Beans
Fried Plantain
2 Soft Tortillas
Tostón (green plantain)
Hand-Cut Chips
Corn tortilla Chips
Cheese
Salsa
Guacamole
Green sauce
Garlic Mayo
Sour cream
Burrito
A generously filled 10-inch flour tortilla delicately wrapped around plain rice, slow-cooked Black beans, fresh tomato salsa, smooth guacamole, sour cream and shredded cabbage, bringing together a comforting blend of textures and flavours. Choose from:
Shredded Chicken
Chilli Beef
Black Beans
Burrito
A generously filled 10-inch flour tortilla delicately wrapped around plain rice, slow-cooked Black beans, fresh tomato salsa, smooth guacamole, sour cream and shredded cabbage, bringing together a comforting blend of textures and flavours. Choose from: Shredded Chicken, Chilli Beef, Black Beans.
Arepa “A taste of Venezuela in every corn-filled bite”
Hand-formed corn bread, lightly grilled to develop a soft interior and delicate crust. Cut open and filled with savoury fillings. Select your preferred filling from our options below:
Dominó
A classic combination of black beans balanced with white cheese
Plátano
Sweet fried plantain paired with smooth, salty white cheese
Perico
Light scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed onions and fresh salsa
Reina Pepiada
A traditional favourite with tender chicken in a light mayo and ripe avocado
Sabor
Spiced chilli beef finished with melting Cheddar
Pelua
Slow-cooked shredded beef paired with melted Cheddar
La Catira
Shredded chicken & Cheddar cheese
La Vegana
A hearty mix of roasted vegetables & black beans
Pabellón
A Venezuelan classic bringing together tender shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantain and melted Cheddar
Empanada (Crispy corn turnovers)
A golden Venezuelan empanada made from cornmeal dough, folded into a half-moon and fried until wonderfully crisp. Packed with savoury fillings and bursting with Latin flavour.
Pollo
Shredded chicken & salsa
Sabor
Chilli beef & Cheddar cheese
Dominó
Black beans & white cheese
Pabellón
Shredded beef, Cheddar cheese, Black beans & plantain
Main Courses
Pabellón Criollo
A celebrated Venezuelan classic made with slow-cooked shredded beef, simmered black beans, sweet fried plantain and plain rice. Traditionally known as the national dish, it captures the heart of Venezuelan home cooking.
Pabellón Margariteño
A succulent poached sea bass fillet topped with sautéed garlic, onions and green peppers, complemented by rice, black beans and sweet fried plantain. A distinctive island-style version of the beloved pabellón.
Gambas Pil Pil
Tender tiger prawns cooked in a fragrant blend of garlic, chilli and olive oil, served alongside aromatic Mexican rice and a fresh, vibrant salad.
Enchiladas
Tortilla wrap covered in tomato salsa and gratinated cheese, served with rice and Black beans. Filled with your choice of: Veg (Grilled zucchini, sugar snaps & celery), Pollo (Shredded chicken), Carne (Chilli beef).
Fajitas Picante
Sizzling grilled onions and mixed peppers served with spiced sizzlers, accompanied by guacamole, sour cream, salsa and 4 soft flour tortillas. Choose from the following: Grilled Vegetables, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Beef, Gambas (King Prawns).
Enchiladas
Tortilla wrap covered in tomato salsa and gratinated cheese, served with rice and Black beans. Filled with your choice of:
Veg (Grilled zucchini, sugar snaps & celery)
Pollo (Shredded chicken)
Carne (Chilli beef)
Quesadillas
Quesadilla Supreme
A toasted flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, roasted mushrooms & Cheddar cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and garnish.
Quesadilla Veg
A delicately toasted flour tortilla enclosing roasted vegetables (Grilled zucchini, sugar snaps & celery) and smooth melted Cheddar. Served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Quesadilla El Sabor
A toasted flour tortilla enclosing melted Cheddar, sautéed garlic, onions Spanish chorizo and potatoes. Accompanied by guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Fajitas Picante
Sizzling grilled onions and mixed peppers served with spiced sizzlers, accompanied by guacamole, sour cream, salsa and 4 soft flour tortillas. Choose from the following: