Chef Yanitzin Sanchez

Sabor Saveur

Growing up in Toluca, Mexico where the smells of garlic, onion, and butter were abundant, Chef Yanitzin Sanchez was inspired to pursue a further journey into the culinary arts. After graduating as Chef International from Institute Culinary of Mexico Puebla, she spent time traveling through Mexico and Europe discovering new flavors and techniques. She landed in Paris where she completed her training at the Ecole de Paris Patisserie Bolangere. She then worked for The Ritz Carlton for a number of years, but after an offer she could not refuse, she made her way to Chicago to impart the knowledge she had gathered to the students of The Art Institute of Chicago. In 2009, she fulfilled her dreams of owning her own restaurant opening the doors of Sabor Saveur, where she blends her culinary backgrounds from both France and Mexico and continues to express her love of cooking through her dishes.

Sabor Saveur is a Michelin rated restaurant:

Sabor Saveur Menu

Simply stated, the food and flavors of Michelin-recommended Sabor Saveur is an extension of the life, culture and history of Chef Yanitzin Sanchez's Mexican roots. Family memories and historic experiences are brought to life in the meals created in the Mexican French fusion cuisine.

Celebrate with Your Mother All Weekend-Long for Mother's Day Brunch

Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.


If your Mom wants the latest in brunch cuisine in Chicago, bring her to Sabor Saveur for a brand new weekend brunch. Chef Yanitzin Sanchez launched her weekend brunch just in time for Easter and will continue the mid-day menu every Saturday and Sunday through Mother's Day. Whether you stop by on Saturday or Sunday, the fusion of Mexican ingredients with French cooking techniques will be sure to impress any mom!

Huevos Rancheros Poached eggs, ranchero sauce, beans puree and chipotle
Chicharron and Black Bean Crepes Chiapaneco cheese, mushrooms, corn, asparagus and pumpkin flower
Stuffed Cactus Goat cheese with tomato sauce
Huevos Trufados Poached eggs over a bed of figs bacon, black truffle oil, Robert sauce
Sea Bass Veracruz (add $3.00) Olives, tomatoes, capers, chayote risotto
Filet Mignon Chilaquiles Falso (add $5.00) Tortilla crust over tomatillo sauce with fresco cheese, cream and caramelized onions

Summer Specials Sprouting at Sabor Saveur

Beginning Tuesday, May 1 through September after 5:00 p.m.


Summer in Chicago has us hungry and thirsty for specials around town. Diners can bring their appetite to Wicker Park where Chef Yanitzin Sanchez dazzles guests with an elegant experience and daily specials to highlight different aspects of the menu. The new summer specials will be available in the dining room and on the patio.

Tuesday Order a signature entrée and receive your choice of a complimentary dessert
Wednesday Feast on half off appetizers
Thursday Sip on half off aguas frescas (regularly priced at $5/glass, $9/half carafe and $18/carafe)

Weekend Brunch Returns to Sabor Saveur

Every Saturday and Sunday beginning Sunday, April 8 from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.


Spring returns so does the popular weekend brunch menu at Sabor Saveur created by Chef Yanitzin Sanchez. Guests are sure to welcome the homecoming of Chef Yanitzin's brunch menu, combining traditional Mexican dishes with her classic French influences and touches. Sunday brunch menu items begin at $16.95 per person and include coffee, buñuelos (cinnamon crisps) and choice of entrée. Brunch returns on Easter Sunday, April 8 and will continue every Saturday and Sunday following.

Weekend Brunch
Huevos Rancheros Poached eggs, ranchero sauce, beans puree and chipotle
Chicaharron and Black Bean Crepes Chiapaneco cheese, mushrooms, corn, asparagus and pumpkin flower
Stuffed Cactus Goat cheese with tomato sauce
Huevos Trufados Poached eggs over a bed of figs bacon, black truffle oil, Robert sauce
Sea Bass Veracruz (add $3.00) Olives, tomatoes, capers, chayote risotto
Filet Mignon Chilaquiles Falso (add $5.00) Tortilla crust over tomatillo sauce with fresco cheese, cream and caramelized onions

New 3-Course Menu for Only $35

Recently highlighted by the 2012 Michelin committee, Chef Yanitzin Sanchez of Sabor Saveur, creates a new Mexican French fusion 3-course menu using warming ingredients for the winter months. Available during the weekdays from 5-7 p.m., Sanchez's prix fixe menu includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $35 per person. The 3-course dinner menu is available nightly Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To make your next reservation, click here.

3-Course Menu: Choice of Appetizer Soup de jour
Avocado walnut & ground meat sopresa
Shrimp ceviche
Choice of Entrée Poached salmon filet with orange beurre blanc, served with green pepper polenta and epazote
Pork loin stuffed with tecojote and almond crust, served with chipotle mashed potatoes
Baked chile poblano relleno stuffed with walnut and ricotta garnished with tomatillo sauce
Dessert Pineapple rice pudding with caramelized sauce and cinnamon tulip

Sabor Saveur

2013 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-7310

Monday: Closed
Tuesday- Thursday: 5pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 5pm - 11pm
Sunday: 5pm - 9pm

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