David Bardallis: Sabor Latino re-opens with new owners

“Marco has been waiting for a chance to use the culinary talent he first developed in his family’s kitchen in Guanajuato, Mexico, in a more creative way,” said Jen, who is helping with marketing and customer relations. “When Sabor’s previous owner had a new business venture to pursue, Marco saw the window of opportunity and we jumped at the chance to make his dream of owning a restaurant come true.”

At first glance, not too much has changed—and that’s by design. But Marco and Jen do have plans to add to the appeal of the restaurant, which first opened in 1998.

“We want to maintain the comfortable atmosphere of the original Sabor Latino and continue offering a quick stop for weekday lunch, but we also want to provide a venue to enjoy a relaxing, non-rushed dinner or weekend breakfast,” said Jen.

The original menu remains largely intact, with a number of new dishes added, such as shrimp a la diabla, as well as a new weekend brunch section featuring tastes from Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Costa Rica, Argentina, and more.

“Our mission is to give diners the most authentic Latin-American dining experience,” said Jen. “We're also hoping to introduce some new flavors to Ann Arbor, such as traditional South American mate tea.”

To enhance that dining experience, the walls of the new Sabor Latino now sport original photographs (available for purchase) of Latin and South American locations taken by local artists.

“We want to use the photography to showcase the vibrant Latino culture and hardworking people so our customers can also see the authenticity of the culture while they taste it,” said Jen.

Late-night hours Thursday through Sunday have been added to serve those who are hungry after a long evening out on the town, and the restaurant also now offers catering service.

For menus and more information, visit the new Sabor Latino on the web at www.annarborsabor.com.