Sabor Unido – Spanish
Sabor Unido pulses with a warm, communal energy, where the air is heavy with the scent of garlic-infused seafood and the sizzle of onions hitting a hot grill. Crispy, golden-brown croquetes and tender octopus anchor a dining experience that honors rustic traditions, offering a soulful journey through bold, sun-drenched flavors. Hearty portions of yucca paired with smoky sausage and perfectly seared steaks invite long, lingering meals that capture the vibrant essence of a spirited home kitchen.
77 Jefferson Street, Newark NJ 07105 https://saborunido.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, whole30, paleo, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, tlc, renal, carnivore, aip, detox, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its delicious main courses and a kitchen that clearly takes pride in its craft, Sabor offers an experience that guests find both flavorful and satisfying. Diners frequently praise the helpful and timely service, noting that the staff ensures a smooth and pleasant visit from start to finish. The intimate setting is a highlight for many reviewers, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that makes it a highly recommended destination for anyone seeking a quality meal in the area.
Menu
Starters
- Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - $18: Grilled shrimp, sauteed garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yucca & Pork Sausage - $18: Fried yucca & pork cubes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $17: Breaded squid rings, tomato puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Brazilian Style - $17: Fried chicken drums, sauteed garlic, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabrese Sausage with Onions - $17: Grilled pork sausage, grilled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus - $29: Grilled Portuguese octopus, peppers, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Brazilian Croquetes - $16: Chicken & cream cheese stuffed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Spinach Brazilian Croquetes - $16: Cheese & spinach stuffed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Codfish Croquetes - $18: Traditional codfish cakes Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Steak with Onions - $26: Pan seared sirloin steak, grilled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liver Steak with Onions - $24: Grilled liver, sautéed onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Sirloin Steak - $31: Charbroiled sizzling top sirloin 12oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Parmigiana with Fettucine - $26: Breaded beef steak, tomato puree, parmesan, fettucine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak - $33: Grilled sizzling skirt 12oz, peppers, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak - $33: Grilled pasture-raised New Zealand beef, peppers, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken - $25: Oven roasted thighs, roasted yukon potato, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $27: Grilled breast, cream, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm with Fettucine - $27: Breaded chicken breast, tomato puree, parmesan, fettucine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brazilian Porkchop (Tutu a Mineira) - $31: Grilled porkchop, fried egg, sautéed collard greens, white rice, puree beans, sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fillet - $25: Corvina fillet, grilled or fried, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $29: Broiled salmon fillet, lemon, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seabass - $33: Broiled head to tail seabass, grilled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Codfish - $35: Broiled cod steak, onions, peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brazilian Feijoada (Saturday Special) - $25: Pork stew in black beans, side of white rice, collard greens, vinagrete, farofa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- Five Cheese Tortellini - $21: Romano, ricotta, parmesan, asiago, fontina, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parm with Fettucini - $23: Breaded eggplant, tomato puree, parm cheese, fettucine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Ravioli - $21: Spinach mozzarela, fresh tomato, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Salad Vegan - $23: Fresh greens, onions, cucumber, cherry tomato, mango, quinoa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yucca - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Regular Flan - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tres Leches - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- House White Wine - $9
- Elis Regina Cocktail - $13: Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda
- Super Bock Beer - $6: Portuguese Lager
Frequently Asked Questions about Sabor Unido
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Approximately 40% of the menu accommodates keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets, though specific vegan-tagged dishes are not explicitly listed.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic Spanish cuisine in an intimate, cozy setting with hearty portions and diverse dietary options would enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Sabor Unido offers a casual, intimate dining experience with a cozy atmosphere and rustic traditions, priced at a moderate level.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Sabor Unido does not specify the exact number of reviews the establishment has received.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Sabor Unido has an average rating of 4.0/5, with diners frequently praising the flavorful main courses and helpful service.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Shrimp in garlic sauce, calabrese sausage with onions, octopus, and top sirloin steak all satisfy both keto and gluten-free diets.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Sabor Unido is currently operational, with its website active and hours of service available for diners seeking Spanish cuisine.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers praise the intimate setting, which provides a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and a warm, communal energy for a pleasant visit.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead highlighting the flavorful main courses, helpful service, and cozy, intimate atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- With extensive options for keto, gluten-free, vegan, and pescatarian diets, this restaurant accommodates diverse needs through dishes like octopus and steaks.
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