tmahoney

Sorry they are so small but I think Patti or somebody has already posted the menu somewhere.

 

Anyways...we were seated and our waiter took our drink order and we waited...and waited...and waited, now DH was getting steamed and started to time it...we waited 35 minutes and had to question the waiter as to why our pitcher of Red Sangria hadn't arrived...the Nlaws had 2 of the margaritas, one of which they had added acai berry and something else to, which they did not like...you don't mess with traditional margaritas and they put tequila in our Red Sangria so the yummy flavor of the red wine, brandy and fruit that makes a great Sangria was ruined....and no salsa in sight....strike 1!

 

In trying to be trendy and hip in the realm of high class upscale cuisine the chefs for Sabor have dropped the ball IMO. None of us were happy there with 3 exceptions, the quacamole was excellent and my FIL loved his red snapper. But to this born and bred Texican, this was no TexMex food. That has been discussed before on these boards. I didn't really expect it to be San Antonio style TexMex and was ready for the upscale treatment, but they were not too sharp about their approach.

 

They have starters which are all right, then a section for tacos which they toute as home made hand rolled and if they had been anything less than artic ice cold when brought to our table I may have liked the taste of mine. And a Platas section for more main dishes.

 

For Starters we tried the Chili Calamari which we all liked along with the chicken stuffed jalapeno bites The "Carne Asada" tacos do not resemble our Carne Guisada, it was just pieces of beef dry with not much in the way of sauce....here in Texas it is served, firstly hot, secondly quite saucy so it didn't fly.

 

My Pulled pork tacos were alright, made with flour tortillas and they were good tasting, but also cold and here they roll soft flour tortilla tacos, they tried to stand them up in a metal taco shaper:confused:

 

MIL had Barbaqoa tacos....here in Texas the word Barbacoa means "cheek meet" and is made from the head of the cow. Sorry to evoke that image here, but they are deliciously moist and yummy. these were made with rib meat??????? MIL did not like at all.

 

If they ever get the service issues resolved and the temperature of the food right (Mexican has to be served hot) then Texans will do Sabors even though its tastes are quite different than what they are used to.

 

Our waiter brought us a sampler dessert tray and everything on it was lapped up with great relish...this they got perfect! Chocolate dipping sauce with Churos, some kind of coconut flan, another pudding like concoction and some other I don't recall, but it was scrumptious. BUT, you really need the other food to be right.

 

I don't think Texans would pay the cover for this meal and the prices on the drinks if it isn't at least palatable even though not resembling what they are used to getting here for way under those prices and indescribably delicious too.

I thought Rita's had it's hits and misses but I liked their chicken soup and quesadillas...this stuff not so much. Wish the chefs they hired were more authentic and that the service had been timely, we spent nearly 2 hours there and it was due to the lag times and that 35 minute wait for our drinks.

 

Off to get groceries now, will return in the PM with more pics.

Have to agree! We dined here to check it out and not very impressed. Our waiter however was great. Hard to compete with us Texans and our TexMex.

I think I replied all the comments, please if I missed yours tell me. For some reason I think I missed one of someone offering me a martini, I remember reading it. I try my best to reply all of them, but I think that one escaped me and I can't find it.

 

I am currently working on the 150 part of the review, it is quite extensive.

Thank you for posting the picture of the zip line details. I'm going in May and want to do it. Yay! Great job!

You call that clean and modern???? thanks for the pictures of Chankanaab after seeing the place thru your pictures we will never go there because it looks dirty and old with very old looking and uncomfortable chaise lounges. Thanks again because you saved us a trip there but im glad you enjoyed it.

You could have taken that info and kept your comments to yourself. He has worked hard to put this together. Shame on you!

This thread is very helpful. Thanks to all of you for posting your tips!

 

Happy Sailing! :D

Thanks for sharing your pictures. They are nice.

We have a private tour with Ephesus Deluxe in June. I'm glad to hear you had a good tour.

I just sent an email for a tour too. We have a group of 11. Judy when are you in Ephesus? We are there Jun 13.

Great info...we cruise Jun 10th. Thank you!!!