SABOR TROPICAL
2258 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
(414) 988-8030
1⁄2 (good to very good)
Food: 1⁄2
Service: 1⁄2
Ambience: 1⁄2
Fare: Puerto Rican, other Latino dishes
Atmosphere: Polished but relaxed
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-midnight Thursday-Saturday
Prices: Entrées, $10-$25 (most $18 or less)
Parking: On street
Wheelchair access: Yes, entry and restrooms
Payment: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Of special note: Vegetarian and vegan options; warm-weather patio (smoking allowed); takeout; third-party delivery; children’s menu, high chairs; semiprivate parties for 20-30 at back of restaurant; salsa dancing 7-10 p.m. Fridays starting Aug. 9; happy hour drink specials 3-6 p.m. daily
Reservations: Recommended FridaySaturday nights
Noise level: Moderately loud at weekend peak times.
Deptolla's star ratings
Extraordinary. Consistently outstanding in all areas, including food, service, atmosphere and value. A firstclass dining experience.
Very good. Most menu items are excellent, though a few might miss the mark. Service generally is very good. A memorable meal is guaranteed.
Good. A worthy restaurant; food is generally appealing.
Fair. A few entrées may be very good; most are average. Work is needed.
Poor restaurants would receive no stars.
Carol Deptolla strives to dine anonymously, with food and drink paid for by the Journal Sentinel. To sign up for the Journal Sentinel’s weekly food and dining newsletter, visit jsonline.com/newsletters