El Sabor Vail Restaurant Review
Location
El Sabor is located in Lionshead Village in Vail Town Center. The restaurant is in a prime location near the Eagle Bahn Gondola with gorgeous views of the mountain. They have a great outdoor patio for exceptional summertime dining. El Sabor Vail is open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the exception of Mondays and Tuesdays being open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch. El Sabor does not accept reservations, guests will be served on a first come first serve basis.
Type of Restaurant
El Sabor Vail is a casual Latin American restaurant. There is a fun laid laid-back vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. El Sabor means flavor in Spanish, and they bring the flavor when it comes to tacos, margaritas, and good times. The restaurant has a wrap-around deck with ample outdoor seating, which makes for a great view of skiers and bikers coming off the mountain. This is a perfect restaurant to enjoy a casual lunch with family and friends.
The Menu
El Sabor’s menu has a variety of foods to choose from. Appetizers and drinks are a great way to start your meal. They offer Latin American dishes, classic sandwiches, burgers, and more. This is a fun affordable restaurant with entrees ranging from $15.00 – $20.00. El Sabor has a full bar that offers signature cocktails, housemade margaritas, draft beer. This is a family-friendly restaurant with a great kid’s menu. There are dietary-friendly dishes for anyone looking for gluten-free or vegetarian.
El Sabor Vail Happy Hour Specials
El Sabor offers a stellar Happy Hour Thursday through Monday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Food Specials
$10.00 – Bacon Cheese Burger with Fries
$5.00 – Two Tacos with the Choice of Chicken or Carnitas
Drink Specials
$6.00 – House Margaritas
$3.00 – Draft Beers
$5.00 – Shots of Milagro Tequila Silver or Reposado
What I Ordered
Happy Hour House Margaritas – $6.00
El Sabor’s hand-mixed margaritas are delicious. With fresh-squeezed lime and fine tequila, these will surely quench your thirst. We loved the short glasses they were served in!
Chips & Salsa – $5.00
You can’t have a margarita without some chips and salsa! El Sabor Vail does not offer complimentary chips and salsa like most Mexican restaurants, but at only $5.00 they are a great appetizer to much on. The chips are thin and crisp, and you can get free chip refills. I loved the salsa because it had a hint of heat without being too spicy.
Happy Hour Tacos – $5.00
We ordered both, the chicken and carnitas tacos. The carnitas (pork) tacos were much better than the chicken. I found the chicken tacos good but lacking in flavor. On the other hand, the pork tacos had great flavor. The pork was shredded and had a nice sear on the outside. To top it off, there were pickled onions, roja aioli, cilantro, and cotija cheese. The pickled onions added a great bite of acidity. These yummy bits were enveloped in a handmade corn tortilla. The tortilla was the best part because it was soft, held up to the ingredients, and not oily.
Happy Hour Bacon Cheese – $10.00
El Sabor’s bacon burger is everything a burger should be; juicy, meaty, and delicious. It was a double with cheddar cheese laced throughout. The patties were thin and juicy. Caramelized onions added great flavor and a hint of sweetness. The crispy bacon paired well and added a salty component to the rich cheese and meat juices. I really enjoyed the bun because it was light and toasty. This massive burger came with a side of fries, Cuban corn salad, or rice and beans.
Rating
This was a fabulous experience, I cannot wait to visit again for more refreshing margaritas and flavorful tacos!
Top 14 Things to Do in Vail, Colorado
