Sabores By Chef James

Closed? If so, it happened since 1 May, and if so, I wish the chef and staff all the best.
Great service.
Interesting offers, very well prepared and presented.
Large portions — a bit of overkill but so full of flavor and textures that we all cleaned our plates. Enough said.

Lester was an excellent server and made the best recommendations! Brought my friend from PR here and she loved it! The Prince Margarita is the way to go!

The food at Sabores by Chef James was good. The mojitos were great! Especially the blueberry mojito. Tequeños is a must have! The guacamole Sampler was delicious! This restaurant has a mix of Mexican food and also some Venezuelan cuisine, which I enjoyed. The only downfall of this restaurant, it’s in a hotel. Definitely check it out. Fresh food!

Our server was new and completely lost. So i was hoping to order something really good to make me come back to this restaurant but she didn’t know the menu.
Ecuador ceviche was good but i’m used to this flavor since i am colombian so it was ok to me.
Croquettes were amazing.
Churrasco just ok flavor, not happy with the sides just white rice and a bunch of lettuce, i was never asked to choose my sides.
Kids burger was good.
Chicken tacos were ok.
Not sure if i will give this place another chance, i hope chef james trains better servers.

A lot of things are no longer on the menu. They don’t serve the salmon with black bean mash, had no shrimp guacamole, no coffee, no ice tea. It was empty and while we had a very nice waitress, there just wasn’t any of the food we wanted in the kitchen. What we did receive was alright, no great, kind of weird.
I’m sure this place was a great once but not any more :(

I met a girlfriend for lunch at Sabores By Chef James recently, and the food, service, and divey but fun ambiance exceeded my expectations.
She and I shared the Molcajete Mixto Plate as appetizer. This combination of nopal, cheese, salsa verde, chicken, and pork was a tasty way to start our meal without filling our stomachs too much.
For our entrees, my girlfriend had the Chicken Anticuchos with Choclo, and I ordered the Churrasco con Romerito and Red Chimichurri. We both LOVED our choices, and we sampled each other’s plates.
For drinks, I had a blueberry mojito, and she had a pineapple mojito.
We wanted to try the desserts, but we were too full. However, we noticed someone at another table ordered the Tree in a Pot, which actually looks the way it is called. Our waiter explained that the «dirt» actually is chocolate and the top layer covering two more layers of chocolate mousse and ice cream.
I definitely plan to try the Tree in a Pot the next time I go here. I just will have to avoid an appetizer to save room for dessert, or maybe I just will come for the dessert! HA! HA!

This place barely gets 3 stars. I was hoping because it was attached to my hotel and had good reviews it would be a great dinner. I was wrong.
We sat down and my husband was given a dirty menu with goop all over it. Took a while for someone to roam by to get a clean one.
We were promptly given water after the menu mess and asked if we wanted any drinks. It then took 10 – 15 minutes to get drinks or for anyone to come and take our order.
Drinks. The mojito I had was pineapple and was good. My husbands dirty martini had some really nasty tiny olives in it.
We ordered the guacamole sampler with roasted corn, roasted pineapple and bacon. Each was really good and you were given large portions. My husbands favorite was the bacon but I was partial to the pineapple. I would order this again.
Entrée’s. Oh boy was this a mixed bag. My husband got beef shank and mashed potatoes it was wonderful totally worth the large price tag.
My skirt steak was a joke. It was the most bland tasteless dish I have ever eaten in my life and paid $ 28 for. They rolled the steak into a wheel shape. The sides were plain white rice and some lettuce leaves that were overdressed in dressing. In the title of the menu it state it had chimichurri on the dish. It was no where to be found.
The dessert that was presented was okay. It had a layer of chocolate mousse, ice cream and chocolate powered «dirt» on top. It was not a really balanced dessert looked better than it tasted.
I am sorry to say this $ 107 meal was not worth it. I would not stop in again.

We stayed at the best western for a night and decided to try the restaurant on the first floor based on the good reviews.
I had the chorizo sandwich which was good. The red chimichurri that comes with it had good flavor. My friend had the steak sandwich which she thought was very good and quite filling.
I wished I had more room in my stomach to try their appetizers/​small plates.

Beautiful and quiet location, staff members are always smiling and welcoming you!
Chef James come to our table and speak about the food, even take a picture with us!!! Very humble!!!
Menu was spectacular!!! Including champagne with a cherry!!!
Highly recommended!!! You won’t regret!!!

Felicidades! Lo mejor!!! Simon and the rest of the staff are excellent!!! We were a party of 9 and we try different dishes and Simon recommended all diffent desserts and it was delicious and great atmosphere.

WOW!!!
I just experienced a foodgasm in my mouth. .
The short ribs were amazing so full of flavor in every bite.
Yordy was our waitress and was great! She knew the menu very well and gave us the details on the dishes. My wife had the Pabellon Criollo and loved it! This is definitely a must if you are in Miami.

This restaurant is located inside of a Best Western hotel. You have to walk inside of the hotel and make a right to go inside.
I’m not too big on eating appetizers just because I want to save room for my entrée. However, I wanted to try the guacamole berromole crunchy because on the menu it is announced as the chef’s favorite, but they ran out. That is the reason for the 4 stars.
I had the pabellon criollo, and it was amazing. It is actually bigger than what I thought. I saw the pictures on Unilocal and imagined the portion being smaller, but it was a good size. The presentation of the food was very nice as well. My bf had 3 shrimp chipotle tacos. I took a bite of his food, and it was also very tasty.
For the dessert, I had the tree pot. I find this to be pretty funny, just because it looks like a real plant. The «dirt» portion is made of chocolate almond shavings, under that is vanilla ice cream, and under that its chocolate mousse. The presentation is very creative, and it also tastes great. My bf had the guava cheesecake, which they make in house. It was also very delicious. One of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had.
We were attended by Yordy, the floor manager. There were also 2 other servers who would come by and ask how everything was going and give us water. Everyone attending us were very nice and attentive. I appreciate the great service.
I would definitely come again.

Me encanto «Sabores» como su nombre lo dices es un matiz de sabores donde nos transportamos hacias nuestra Bella Venezuela los felicito y quiero darle las gracias a Lázaro quien nos atendió súper! Les deseo mucho existos.

La comida no tiene nada de sabor para los precios que tienen deverian de ser mejor fuimos toda la familia y a nadie le gusto ningun platillo la atencion del personal muy amable vengó desde phoenix por la publicised que le Dan en el programa de television

Really delicious food, the service was slow which is the only reason I give it 3 and not 4 stars. We had the queso fundido with chorizo, fried calamari, queso fresco and poblano burger, famous Mexican burger, churrasco (the rice was bland). Came in on Thursday, which was Karaōke Night, it was fun just know if you’re looking for a quiet dinner, Thursday night is not for you. Great ambiance though.
Also, I know it’s Miami but the staff should ask before immediately addressing someone fully in Spanish. My friend does not speak Spanish and despite his speaking English to the staff they kept insisting on addressing him in Spanish.

This is the perfect example of being lost in translation. Why do I say that? Well, because Chef James has really good ideas, but unfortunately the execution is just not there, his ideas get lost during translation onto the plate.
I’ll start with a good overall dish, the Tequeños. They really were very good, a tad bit small for two people, but the flavor was there, and the aioli was a great touch of flavor. It tasted similar to the cilantro sauce they are typically served with at other locations.
We then tried the Cachapa, one of my husbands favorite dishes. Unfortunately for him, it just wasn’t all that tasty, especially if you’ve had it before elsewhere. The chef prepares it as 3 separate sweet corn pancakes layered with the cheese in between, kind of like a savory Napoleon. Now, normally, the pancakes are covered in melted butter which makes them deliciously moist and wonderfully tasty. The problem was that the top pancake was just too dry and just too cold, so the cheese in the top layer wasn’t ooey gooey like it should be.
We decided to move on to the Guacamole trio. We picked the roasted corn, bacon and the traditional. Now, I love bacon, and my husband even more, hell, who doesn’t?! But tonight, I realized that there could be just too much bacon. It really overpowered the flavor of the avocado and lime. I had to stop after just two bites. The corn guacamole was the total opposite, not enough corn flavor. The traditional on the other hand was a well balanced guacamole with good flavor. I especially like that they add a bit more lime to it, to help cut some of the richness of the avocado.
Just as I started with a good dish, I’m gonna end with one as well. We ordered the Hidden Treasure dessert, which is a small plantain bread pudding cube with vanilla ice cream on top. I know that it doesn’t seem all that different or unique, but that’s because I haven’t mentioned the best part — a thick dulce de leche foam or whipped cream. It is what makes this dish stand apart. And don’t worry, they put plenty of it, so it’s enough to share.
All in all, I would really look forward to trying this again once the Chef refines his execution.

Man, this is hard because the food and drinks were SO good, but the service and atmosphere just were not :(
Sabores is located in a Best Western Premier, and it shows that this is a hotel restaurant. They really didn’t make much of an effort to separate the restaurant from the hotel. That’s all well and good, though, if the food and service are on point.
The bacon guacamole we started with served with homemade warm tortilla chips was delicious. I dined on the short ribs, as recommend by fellow Unilocalers, and it was melt-​in-​your-​mouth amazing. Perfect blend of spices and mouthwateringly tender. The mojito I enjoyed was refreshing and made with fresh ingredients.
The service, though — not good. Our waiter disappeared for long periods of time, and when he was in our sight, would not make eye contact with us. I finally at one point had to get up and go get him, as he stood in the dining room chatting with another employee. We would have certainly ordered more drinks and dessert if he had been a normal amount of attentive. He was super-​friendly when he was around, and very apologetic after I had to retrieve him, but at that point I was over it.
Bottom line, if you are staying at this hotel or close to the airport, Sabores is worth a trip. If you are across town on South Beach, taking a 15 minute cab to enjoy really awesome food in a not so awesome place is not worth it.

The food is AWESOME– delicious and an experience. Engage in what you’re eating and with the Chef if he’s there.
I had an unreal smoked gin and tonic even though I was flirting with the Mezcal drink. The tourists at the bar were taking pictures of the Chef as he burnt the Rosemary for the drink. My friend had the cucumber fizz and it was too strong for her. She also had the tequños, much like mozzarella sticks in spring roll wrappers, not my style but she raved about them.
I had the pulpo empanadas. The pulpo was cooked perfectly– not chewy at all. I highly recommend, and the condiments that came with were nice.
We were spoiled with a specialty dessert called the hidden treasure– guava whipped topping covered a piece of dense, moist banana bread topped with a tiny scoop of vanilla and mint leaves. The ingredient mix seems random, but it went together seamlessly. I’m not a dessert person, but I couldn’t stop.
And an apéritif served in an Italian coffee maker — cold coffee and liquor with just the perfect amount of sweetness. Fresh beans floated on top.
I’m telling everyone to go here. I’d remove a star since its in a best western (décor and all) but if you’re going there, that’s apparent… And on Thursdays they have karaōke and really great music to compensate for the hotel restaurant vibe.
Just go. Maybe not for a first date… But as a go-​to. Recommend.

If you’re expecting a restaurant owned by a real celebrity that consists of the following:
* It’s located in a trendy part of town.
* Attitude.
* Traditional flavors and Culinary Techniques.
This restaurant is not for you. Now, if you’re in the mood for an unexpected dining experience, then, read on.
This restaurant is owned by renowned Chef, Chef James Tehhan. To be honest with you, I had no idea who he is. The only reason I knew about him was because I avidly watch Spanish TV programming in the morning. I have already seen him on both Hispanic TV Networks. Especially on Despierta América, he’s their favorite go-​to Chef for cooking segments.
I came here specifically to try their pork and, I did. Their pork has «Cuban-​style» in the name. To me, that was a non-​official challenge to go taste it. So, to taste I went.
It is so different to what I’m accustomed to, that, it took more than one bite to get accustomed to it. Obviously, it wasn’t bad, since I kept eating it.
Nope folks, if you’re expecting a «Cuban-​style» marinated pork belly, sorry, that ain’t what you gonna get here. What you will get, however, is this deliciously marinated pork belly placed atop lima beans and sweet potato purée. I know, right? Where are the Moros and Platanos Maduros? I mean, the flavors in this dish are INSANE.
Then, I had a taste of my friend’s boneless short ribs atop malanga purée. In my opinion, the short ribs were better than what I was having and the malanga it was laid upon was DELICIOUS! I will come back for this dish.
Normally, when I write a Unilocal,I will list everything I had to eat. In this case, however, I am not in an effort to keep this restaurant as unexpected as possible. Like, for example, their «ice cream-​like» dessert that looks like a potted plant that doesn’t even contain any dairy.
…and, was that «Watermelon Ceviche» I just read as I was ordering the delicious Ceviche Ecuatoriano while sipping on a Blueberry Mojito?
But, I’ve already said too much.
What was that? Did someone say «dátiles wrapped in bacon?»
Ok…that’s it.

«Where everybody knows your name…» :)
Yes. I am «Norm» every time I come here. And I love it!
I hadn’t tried their Saturday taco brunch – until today! So, Mom in tow, here we are. As usual the warm greeting from the staff, In particular from Wahbi (Chef James’ brother and part of the management team), and then we were promptly seated.
The brunch itself is very simple – and very yummy! There is a small salad bar with items such as the chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, cotija (Mexican white cheese crumbles), shredded cheese, greens, olives, onions, guacamole, SEVERAL hot sauces, and different types of chips to go with the sour cream and guac.
The tacos are brought out from the kitchen, where the choices are beef, chicken, and pork (Al pastor). We decided on one of each, and they were absolutely delicious. You don’t even need toppings for them! Meats are all well seasoned, the soft corn tortillas are fresh, and honestly, I could just eat them with a little lime juice. That’s how good they are!
Margaritas are all you can drink, and tacos are all you can eat… for $ 18 per person. I think it’s a great deal really!
We had friends in the area who dropped in about 30 minutes before brunch was ending, and the service and quality of their drinks and tacos was just as good if not better. One of our friends is of Mexican heritage, and he was VERY pleased at the quality of the food, drinks and service given!
Folks. You’ve already seen this is probably my 6^th review for this place. That should tell you something. Come visit. You won’t be disappointed!

My friend offered to take me for brunch as a holiday gift. She had heard about this new place opened by a celebrity Chef James. I was intrigued about said Chef James… But more so because of the promise of unlimited mimosas. So off we went and asked for the address.
That’s when I heard that it was located at a Best Western. I asked her — are you sure?! She assured me it was.
We arrived at the BW and found Sabores. It’s located near the lobby area, and it’s a bit tight on space. Ok A LOT tight on space. Seating is not too comfortable. Hence one of the reasons for the 4 stars. It has nice modem décor and clean with a small bar located in the corner. Not what you’d expect at a Best Western dining area. So now on to the food and service…
Brunch was very good. It’s buffet style. Had some of the traditional Venezuelan foods like arepas. It also had Spanish omelet, fabulous exquisite ceviche, salmon and cheese selections and a do-​it-​yourself waffles and a few other items. Not much more than that. Very limited in the bread selection. However, on the bright side, there was unlimited mimosas — OJ with champagne. Mmmmm.
This describes the $ 27 menu option. There are other options with menu options to add to your brunch.
As an added bonus Chef James and his brother were hanging out in the dining area schmoozing with the diners. Unilocalers, if you don’t know who he is, Chef James is a local chef hottie who appears on Telemundo. Not only is he very handsome, but quite the talented chef, too. The taste of the food is delicious! And he’s very personable talking with us about his cooking philosophy. And a fellow Unilocaler.
For the gran finale, we tried the dessert that looks like a potted plant. Look at the pics. It is heavenly so leave room for it. Has avocado based chocolate, layered with light tasting vanilla ice cream and topped with almond chocolate shavings that looks like the «dirt.» The plant is a large sprig of mint. It is a large enough serving for 2 or more people. Simply delish! Folks if you’re going to experience brunch, stay hungry

What an interesting restaurant in a most unexpected place: a Best Western hotel.
I was treated to my meal here last night — but I assure you this is a five-​star meal regardless. How lucky I am to have been able to try so many options I would have otherwise not likely taste tested!
Starting with one of the best parts aside from the food: free parking and plenty of it (I was beginning to think this was a myth in Miami). This isn’t your average Best Western hotel — or hotel restaurant for that matter!
I highly recommend the ceviche sampler — the ecuartoriano was unlike anything I’ve had before (shrimp in a tomato sauce). The menu says the croquetas are among the most popular items — and one bite in, you’ll understand why! These fried balls of cheesy goodness are in a league of their own.
My favorite part of the main meal (because dessert deserves its own praise) was the braised short ribs with malanga purée. Wow. This combination will have me coming back — as soon as I am not full from last night’s meal.
Now the dessert was not only delicious… it was creative. That goes a long way in my book! It came in a flower pot — with a mint plant growing out of a chocolate heaven! A vegan chocolate mousse (made from avocado — who knew?!?), with vanilla ice cream on top and covered by «dirt» — or cocoa goodness. I had to work so I could not indulge in the cocktails, but a little try of my fellow diners’ had be considering calling in sick!
Just as most fellow Unilocalers have said, the service really puts this place on the top of my list of places to return to – and soon. The staff is eager to please, excited about the product, and a great knowledge of the menu.

Solo quiero agradecer a Chef. James por la buena atención y hacernos sentir en casa con su atención personalizada y el buen trabajo que a logrado colocar en su rest. La comida esta increíble, el Brunch de los domingos es toda una experiencia con toda una variedad gastronómica para todos. muchas gracias a todo el staff que fue muy atento conmigo y nuestra familia. definitivamente volveremos.

Exelente servicio y la comida única en su especie, sus dueños los mejores anfitriones de Miami

Que buen ambiente ! Y que grata atención de chef james y Raúl González me sentí como en casa igual que todas las personas que trabajan en este maravilloso restaurante ! Los tacos fueron un orgasmo culinario y las margaritas me transportaron a México este restaurante es puro poder casero

Tuve la grata oportunidad de pasar por este restaurante a tomar unas margaritas y termine enamorada de uno de sus aperitivos, las croquetas. Tuve el placer de conocer al Chef el cual nos atendió de manera muy amable. Recomendado.

Me Encanto El restaurant muy buena atención. Conocimos al chef James en persona muy amable nos atendió y la. comida deliciosa se los recomiendo a todos.

Llegamos al restaurant muy emocionadas, un señor calvo nos dirijo a nuestra mesa el lugar estaba vacío y tenso, preguntamos sobre el menú de Miami Spice y el señor decía simplemente no no no y se nos quedaba mirando como si fueramos locas nos sirvió un agua y se fue. Ese señor calvo nos dio tan mala espina que nos paramos y nos fuimos el señor se río y anuncio en voz alta se van se van. No regresaremos más estábamos esperando un lugar alegre con chispa latina lo que encontramos fue un señor que puede trabajar en una casa de terror y un ambiente sólo y negativo.

Sorprendente el brunch, muy variado! El ambiente super cool y el precio es muy justo. You get much more than what you pay for! El menu de los tragos es muy variado, los mojitos y las margaritas son deliciosas y refrescantes! De li cious!