Sabor Español

This spot far exceeded my hopeful expectations. My dad’s family is from Madrid and i have grown up with Spanish food and know how incredible it can be and this was the best I’ve ever had. The Mediterranean influence is delicious and the chef came around to everyone to personally check in and introduce himself. It felt really special and intimate. An experience, not just a dinner. We got the last table without having a reservation and felt so lucky it worked out that way. Everything is super fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Our favorite Uvita restaurant so far.

This was, without a doubt, the best meal I had during my trip to Costa Rica. The dishes were beautifully presented, the quality of the ingredients was exceptional, and the flavors were bold and unforgettable. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The chef was not only skilled but also open and genuinely cared about each guest, ensuring everyone felt welcome and appreciated. An unforgettable dining experience that I highly recommend!

Best food in Uvita, or even Costa Rica for that matter Chef Eric is passionate about cooking and gives 100% attention Very good service by Patricia, ordered Margarita and it was simply wow All together 10/10 Must visit restaurant

This place is absolutely incredible. My boyfriend and I never leave reviews, but we really wanted to after we visited sabor Español. We found them on Google maps and couldn’t have been more impressed. The chef/owner is from Ibiza, and he cooked a delicious seafood paella for us. We went in slow season and it felt like having our very own private chef. Sangria is also my drink of choice anywhere I visit, and this might’ve been my favourite sangria I’ve ever had (his own recipe as well). The desserts we had were also different from anything else we had in Costa Rica, which the chef created as his own specialities. I can’t recommend this place enough - charming, delicious and wonderful service. Thank you!

Ate here 2 days in a row, the food was amazing, but what makes this place special is the owner/chef you can tell he is passionate about food and it shows in his meals. Everything we ate was great, flavorful and nicely presented.

Can’t recommend this place enough. The property where this restaurant is located is quite magical and pleasing to the eye. To make matter even better, the staff were very friendly to us: explaining some details about the food and making suggestions. We got tasty natural drinks and for starting we couldn’t choose better with a ‘Choricitos en vino’ it was perfect. For the main entree we got the ‘Seafood Paella’ for 2 (bigger than pictured. That was the first plate of it.) It took a while to cook like 30mins, as noted in the menu, so take that into consideration but it definitely pays off. It’s just simply delicious and the presentation + how they serve it was easily was one of the highlights of our trip. For dessert, we got the ‘Piña flameada con helado’; it was very good too. Last but not least, we got as a treat from the chef a shot of Baileys and Flor de Caña Rum. The chef talked to us a couple of times and we really enjoyed that. Amazing experience and I highly recommend this place.

A fantastic restaurant that is just a few minutes walk from the beach. Chef Heri really cares about his customers' experience and makes sure to connect with every table at least once during their meal. The staff are attentive and professional. I enjoyed a bottle of red that I didn't finish and was able to take home with me. The mixed paella is SO delicious and one of the best I've ever had (Chef Heri is from Ibiza Spain) and the dessert was lovely as well. I highly recommend this restaurant

Easily the best dinner experience we had in Costa Rica. Don’t be fooled by the somewhat off-road location of the restaurant, the restaurant is not easy to see from the road. Trust Google maps that you’re in the right place. The setting was so cosy, ambient and intimate. The host is the most adorable Spanish cook from Ibiza who instantly put a smile on our faces that did not go away for the rest of the night. The seafood paella was incredibly, so rich in flavour and filled with fresh fish. The service was impeccable, the food 15/10 and the overall experience everything you could wish for.