Sabor Latino: Queens’ Go-To Spot for Ecuadorian Food and Latin Nightlife

Sabor Latino (Tsuguliev/Adobe)

Sabor Latino is an Ecuadorian restaurant and nightlife venue in Elmhurst, Queens, serving authentic Latin American cuisine by day and turning into a lively Latin music scene by night. If you want real Ecuadorian flavor paired with an energetic party atmosphere, this is one of Queens’ most reliable stops.

Sabor Latino Shows

Shows are usually after midnight.

Luis Mateus

Colombian “El Rey del Vallenato Romántico”
Sat, August 22, 2026 | 10pm doors
$46+

Tributo Hombres G & Enanitos Verdes

Spanish and Argentine rock
Fri, August 21, 2026 | 9pm doors
$30+

Ecuadorian Independence Celebration

Patty Ray “La Bomba Sexy del Ecuador” tropical
Renato Abad “Yo Me Llamo Américo” cumbia television host
Yadira “La Voz del Ecuador” tropical
Harin “El Indio” Colombian Andean fusion
Sat, August 15, 2026 | 9pm doors
$52+

El Show de Orleans

Venezuelan musical comedy by Orleans Music
Sat, August 15, 2026 | 8:30pm
$46+

A portion of proceeds benefit families in Venezuela.

DJ El Gordito Latino

Venezuelan-born DJ spins Venezuelan salsa baúl and urban Latin
Sat, August 8, 2026 | 9:45pm doors
$43+

Noche de Fiesta: D’Robins Band, Las Diablitas Taz Taz, JC Patricio y el Pato Ramírez

D’Robins Band “Los Chicos de Lujo” Ecuadorian tropical urban
Las Diablitas Taz Taz Ecuadorian cumbia pop
JC Patricio y el Pato Ramírez: “La Original Hora Loca” Ecuadorian comedy hosts
Sat, August 1, 2026 | 10pm doors
$46+

Divino

“El Más Que Canta”
Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap
Sat, August 1, 2026 | 10pm doors
$36+

Ale Almanza and Mai Zambrano: Homenaje a las Musas del Vallenato

Female Colombian vallenato duo
Fri, July 31, 2026 | 10pm doors
$26+

Joysi Love: Queen of Love Tour

Panamanian romantic flow reggaeton singer from La Factoria
Sat, July 25, 2026 | 10pm doors
$56+

Reggaeton: Party bajo la Roosevelt

Weekly reggaeton DJs
Fri, July 24, 2026 | 9pm doors
No cover

Rubén Sierra: Toque del Amor

Puerto Rican romantic salsa
Former Major League Baseball outfielder
Fri, July 24, 2026 | 9pm doors
$26+

What Is Sabor Latino?

Sabor Latino is a restaurant and entertainment venue in Elmhurst, one of Queens’ most diverse and food-rich neighborhoods. By day, it operates as a full-service Ecuadorian restaurant. By night, it shifts into a nightlife destination with DJs and live performances.

A Neighborhood Institution

Elmhurst is home to one of New York’s largest Ecuadorian communities, and Sabor Latino has built its identity around that connection. The restaurant leans into murals and decor that reflect Ecuadorian and Latin American culture, giving the space a festive, unmistakably Latin atmosphere from the moment you walk in.

Sabor Latino’s Nightlife Scene

Once the dinner crowd clears out, Sabor Latino becomes one of Queens’ go-to spots for Latin nightlife. Expect DJs, live performances, and a crowd that comes to dance as much as to eat.

The venue also hosts private events, including:

  • Birthday celebrations
  • Bottle service packages
  • Group and party bookings

This dual identity — restaurant by day, nightlife venue after dark — is a big part of why Sabor Latino keeps regulars coming back throughout the week.

What’s on the Menu at Sabor Latino

The menu centers on traditional Ecuadorian dishes alongside broader Latin American staples, built for sharing and built for flavor.

Highlights diners consistently point to include:

  • Cangrejos Ecuatorianos — Ecuadorian-style crab, a signature order
  • Empanadas de verde — green plantain empanadas, an Ecuadorian classic
  • Pollo a la parrilla — grilled chicken
  • Seafood and steaks — a rotating selection built around fresh ingredients
  • Batidas (Fruit smoothies) — a Latin American brunch and lunch staple
  • Aperitivos (appetizers)
  • Sopas (soups)
  • Cocina Ecuatoriana (Ecuadorian cuisine)
  • Carnes (meats)
  • Mariscos (seafood)
  • Postres (desserts)
  • Drinks and batidas

Why Visit Sabor Latino

For New Yorkers and visitors alike, Sabor Latino offers something a standard restaurant doesn’t: a full sensory trip into Ecuadorian and Latin American culture, from the food to the music to the crowd.

  • Authentic Ecuadorian dishes rarely found outside Queens’ immigrant enclaves
  • A festive, mural-lined atmosphere built for celebration
  • A rare combination of serious food and serious nightlife under one roof
  • Flexible hours that work for a quiet lunch or a late Saturday night out

Whether you’re after a proper Ecuadorian meal or a night of dancing in one of Queens’ most vibrant Latin venues, Sabor Latino delivers both without having to choose.