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Sabor Criollo

Deanhaugh Street 36, EH4 1LY Edinburgh

Closed now · opens 16:00

Latin American€€€€
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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Side dishes
Black Beansvegan, vegetarian
2.90
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 87
Olivesvegan, vegetarian
3.20
estimate≈ 120 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Fried plantainvegan, vegetarian
2.50
estimate≈ 210 kcal28 g carbs
Mexican ricevegetarian
3.20
estimate≈ 220 kcal38 g carbs
Ricevegan, vegetarian
3.20
estimate≈ 200 kcal40 g carbs
salsavegan, vegetarian
1.50
estimate≈ 40 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Guacamolevegan, vegetarian
1.00
estimate≈ 160 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Green Saucevegan, vegetarian
2.90
estimate≈ 80 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
hand cut chipsvegan, vegetarian
1.00
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Corn tortilla Chipsvegan, vegetarian
3.80
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbs
Cheesevegetarian
3.80
estimate≈ 350 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Starters Small Dishes
Tequeñosvegetarian
6.90
Golden, deep-fried cheese fingers wrapped in our homemade pastry. A beloved Venezuelan snack, crisp on the outside and meltingly cheesy within.
estimate≈ 420 kcal28 g carbs
Croquetas de Pollo
6.50
Chicken Croquettes — Handcrafted chicken croquettes with a crisp finish, served alongside a vibrant green sauce.
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Yuca Frita (Cassava fries)vegan, vegetarian
5.50
Yuca Frita — Lightly crisped yuca; a soft, gently sweet tropical root, similar to chunky chips. Crisp outside, soft inside, and served with green pepper sauce.
estimate≈ 310 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 65
Croquetas de Bacalaopescatarian
5.90
Cod Croquettes — Crispy, golden cod croquettes served with our house green sauce.
estimate≈ 360 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Mini Cachapavegetarian
6.90
A traditional Venezuelan sweetcorn pancake, soft and slightly coarse from blended corn, with a naturally sweet flavour. Served toasted with melting cheese butter and mild white cheese.
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbs
Pericovegetarian
11.50
Light scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed onions and fresh salsa
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Street Tacos
Two 4-inch soft corn tortillas made by hand and finished with tomatillo, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 65
Beansvegan, vegetarian
5.20
Bean Tacos — Street Tacos filling
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 86
Shredded Chicken
6.40
Chicken Tacos — Street Tacos filling
estimate≈ 360 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 75
Shredded Beef
6.60
Beef Tacos — Street Tacos filling
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Sabor
10.90
Sabor Beef — Spiced chilli beef finished with melting Cheddar
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pelua
11.50
Pelua Beef — Slow-cooked shredded beef paired with melted Cheddar
estimate≈ 340 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
La Catira
11.90
La Catira Chicken — Shredded chicken & Cheddar cheese
estimate≈ 320 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
La Veganavegan, vegetarian
10.90
A hearty mix of roasted vegetables & black beans
estimate≈ 260 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 87
Pabellón
11.90
A Venezuelan classic bringing together tender shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantain and melted Cheddar
estimate≈ 410 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 67
Quesadillavegetarian
5.20
A 10-inch toasted flour tortilla folded around tomato salsa and a blend of melting cheeses, lightly grilled.
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbs
Champiñones con Chillivegetarian
5.90
Chilli Mushrooms — Fried mushrooms coated in a rich smoked chilli and garlic sauce with a savoury, gently spiced depth.
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Nachosvegetarian
Handmade corn tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, fresh guacamole, sour cream and delicious house salsa.
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbs
Chilli Beef
6.90
Chilli Beef Nachos — Nachos filling
estimate≈ 780 kcal58 g carbs
Black Beansvegetarian
6.50
Black Bean Nachos — Nachos filling
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbs
Empanada (Crispy corn turnovers)
Empanada — A golden Venezuelan empanada made from cornmeal dough, folded into a half-moon and fried until wonderfully crisp.
estimate≈ 210 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 67
Pollo
11.90
Chicken Empanada — Empanada filling: Shredded chicken & salsa
estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 70
Sabor
11.90
Sabor Empanada — Empanada filling: Chilli beef & Cheddar cheese
estimate≈ 420 kcal30 g carbs
Dominóvegetarian
11.50
Dominó Empanada — Empanada filling: Black beans & white cheese
estimate≈ 360 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 75
Pabellón
12.90
Pabellón Empanada — Empanada filling: Shredded beef, Cheddar cheese, Black beans & plantain
estimate≈ 450 kcal38 g carbsbalanced 65
Main Courses
Burrito P a b ellón Criollovegetarian
16.50
Pabellón Criollo 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.
estimate≈ 950 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 68
Shredded Chicken
11.90
Chicken Burrito — Burrito filling
estimate≈ 880 kcal92 g carbsbalanced 77
Chilli Beef
11.90
Chilli Beef Burrito — Burrito filling
estimate≈ 920 kcal94 g carbsbalanced 69
Black Beans Enchiladasvegetarian
10.90
Black Bean Enchiladas — Tortilla wrap covered in tomato salsa and gratinated cheese, served with rice and Black beans.
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 77
Veg (Grilled zucchini, sugar snaps & celery)vegetarian
15.50
Vegetable Enchiladas — Enchiladas filling
estimate≈ 520 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 86
Pollo (Shredded chicken)
15.90
Chicken Enchiladas — Enchiladas filling
estimate≈ 610 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 85
Carne (Chilli beef)
16.90
Beef Enchiladas — Enchiladas filling
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 79
Arepa
Hand-formed corn bread, lightly grilled to develop a soft interior and delicate crust. Cut open and filled with savoury fillings.
estimate≈ 320 kcal55 g carbs
white cheesevegetarian
10.90
Cheese Arepa — Arepa filling
estimate≈ 540 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 75
Plátanovegetarian
10.90
Plátano Arepa — Arepa filling: Sweet fried plantain paired with smooth, salty white Cheddar cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and garnish.
estimate≈ 680 kcal72 g carbs
Dominóvegetarian
Dominó Arepa — Arepa filling: A classic combination of black beans balanced with white cheese
estimate≈ 590 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 86
Quesadilla Supreme
15.90
A toasted flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, roasted mushrooms & Plátano Sweet fried plantain paired with smooth, salty white Cheddar cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and garnish.
estimate≈ 750 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 78
Quesadilla Vegvegetarian
15.50
Vegetable Quesadilla — A delicately toasted flour tortilla enclosing roasted vegetables (Grilled zucchini, sugar snaps & celery) and smooth melted Cheddar. Served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
estimate≈ 620 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 74
Quesadilla El Sabor
16.50
A toasted flour tortilla enclosing melted Cheddar, sautéed garlic, onions Spanish chorizo and potatoes. Accompanied by guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 70
Fajitas Picante
Spicy Fajitas — Sizzling grilled onions and mixed peppers served with spiced sizzlers, accompanied by guacamole, sour cream, salsa and 4 soft flour tortillas.
estimate≈ 450 kcal68 g carbs
Grilled Vegetablesvegetarian
16.50
Grilled Vegetable Fajitas — Fajitas filling
estimate≈ 580 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 86
Grilled Chicken
17.90
Grilled Chicken Fajitas — Fajitas filling
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 90
Grilled Beef
19.90
Grilled Beef Fajitas — Fajitas filling
estimate≈ 740 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 90
Gambas (King Prawns)
20.90
Prawn Fajitas — Fajitas filling
estimate≈ 650 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 90
Pabellón Margariteñopescatarian
19.90
A succulent poached sea bass fillet topped with sautéed garlic, onions and green peppers, complemented by rice, black beans and sweet fried plantain.
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 74
Gambas Pil Pilpescatarian
19.90
Tender tiger prawns cooked in a fragrant blend of garlic, chilli and olive oil, served alongside a romantic Mexican rice and a fresh, vibrant salad.
estimate≈ 680 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 79
Side Dishes/Sauces/Dips
Olivesvegan
2.50
estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Plain Ricevegan
2.90
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
Black Beansvegan
3.20
estimate≈ 140 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Fried Plantainvegan
3.20
estimate≈ 220 kcal30 g carbs
2 Soft Tortillasvegan
1.50
Soft Tortillas
estimate≈ 180 kcal32 g carbs
Tostón (green plantain)vegan
4.50
Tostón
estimate≈ 180 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sour creamvegetarian
1.00
estimate≈ 60 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Hand-Cut Chipsvegan
3.80
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs
Cheesevegetarian
1.50
estimate≈ 110 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Salsavegan
1.00
estimate≈ 30 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Guacamolevegan
2.90
estimate≈ 160 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Green sauce
1.00
estimate≈ 40 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Garlic Mayo
1.00
estimate≈ 100 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Is this menu still right?

86veggie
scoreestimate

Plenty of Latin American options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose black bean enchiladas and vegetable quesadillas. There are also tequeños and mini cachapa as starters. The menu includes meat and fish, but vegetarian choices are numerous.

41 vegetarian and 21 vegan dishes out of 70

52dia
scoreestimate

Latin food with carb options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

Choose small plates or side dishes. Most main courses contain high amounts of rice or tortillas.

23 diabetes-friendly · 70 dishes

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Address
Deanhaugh Street 36, EH4 1LY Edinburgh
Hours
Mon16:00–22:00
Tue16:00–22:00
Wed16:00–22:00
Thu16:00–22:00
Fri13:00–22:00
Sat13:00–22:00
Sun13:00–22:00
Reservations for lunch during Monday to Friday have to be confirmed in advance.
Contact
+441313323322 saboredinburgh@gmail.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), saborcriollo.co.uk/
Record
completeness 83 %, confidence 79 %

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