El Sabor del Chente

West Haven, CT · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in West Haven
#6
of 153 restaurants
City Percentile
91%
rating percentile
Address
El Sabor del Chente, 818 1st Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Phone
(475) 321-7564
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

El Sabor del Chente is a restaurant located in West Haven, CT. It is one of 153 restaurants listed in West Haven. Its 4.9-star rating is above the West Haven city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #6 of 153 restaurants in West Haven. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Sabor del Chente

El Sabor del Chente es un restaurante de servicio limitado que ofrece auténtica comida mexicana. Disfruta de tacos, cemitas, huaraches, burritos, quesadillas, chilaquiles, hamburguesas, sándwiches y guisados de casa. Todos nuestros productos, como... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Yanny Garcia · Feb 2026

Being Dominican I am very picky about the Latin foods I eat. This place had amazing authentic Latino flavors! I got 2 chicken tacos and 2 carnitas tacos with a side of rice and beans and a drink and it was a great lunch overall. Spent $30, but that’s pretty common per person in CT. Amazing flavors, respectful and kind staff. Great job!

★★★★★ 5.0 Fernando Valencia · Feb 2026

Fernando Valencia Restaurant Critique El Sabor Chente – A Soulful Tribute to Craft and Comfort Mexican/ American Cusine With special thanks to Chef Vicente Juárez Tucked away in the plaza off of Front St , West Haven ,Ct with unassuming charm, El Sabor Chente delivers a dining experience that speaks not through spectacle, but through sincerity and mastery of flavor. Under the careful guidance of Chef Vicente Juárez, the kitchen transforms humble staples into dishes worthy of quiet reverence. The Steak and Cheese arrives as a study in balance and restraint. Thinly sliced steak, seared to retain both tenderness and depth, is layered generously yet thoughtfully. The beef carries a caramelized edge—evidence of proper heat and timing—while melted cheese drapes over it like silk, binding each b

★★★★★ 5.0 Cristobal Matos · Feb 2026

Food very fresh and taste is very authentic very true.the owners are very family friendly and kind.I recommend this place to everyone.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sabrina · Jun 2025

Great tasting and tender. Chente cooks wonderfully and the staff is very welcoming They treat you like family.

★★★★★ 5.0 Doris-san Sakura · Jun 2025

Food is very good ! Mexican food is always the best ! Try Cemita that’s my favorite !

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Mexican restaurant

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