Telephone: 937-342-9441
Background/overview
Armando and Isaac Soto are from San Jose de la Paz, Jalisco, Mexico. The two brothers were 12 and 9 years of age when their parents brought them to the United States. They have many extended family members who own Mexican restaurants in this country, and their parents wanted them to grow up in the same business, with hopes of someday owning and operating their own Mexican eatery.
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The Soto family settled in Marion, Ohio. Armando and Isaac had each finished high school, when their uncle approached the young men about this building in Springfield that was vacant and had potential to become their own Mexican restaurant. Soon thereafter, their parents hopes of a Soto family business partnership were realized with the opening in January 2014 of Casa del Sabor; spanish for “House of the Flavor.”
Felix Martinez is the main cook at this Mexican restaurant. He’s headed the staff’s kitchen since it opened. Isaac Soto insists that is one of the consistent factors, along with “our good food and friendly service,” that drive patrons to Casa del Sabor.
The menu
Beverages: Coffee, Pink Lemonade, Pepsi products, or Tea-$1.99; The full bar offers: Draft Beer-$2.99; Daiquiri, Golden Margarita, or Pina Colada-$4.75.
“Weekly Bar Specials”: Mon., Margarita Monday; Tues., All Draft, “Buy One Get One 1/2 Off”; Wed., Domestic Bottle-$2, and Import Bottle-$3; Thurs., “Ladies Night”; Weekends, various food & drink specials.
“Lunch Specials”(11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Choose from 20 meals-$5.49 to $9.49.
“Daily Dinner Specials” (3 p.m. to Close): Ask your server to list-$6.99 and up.
Appetizers: Cheese Nachos-$4.49; Mini Chimis-$5.49; Mexican Pizza-$5.99; Loaded Mexican Fries-$6.49; Chicken Wings (hot)-$6.49/$9.49; Sampler Platter-$8.99.
Soups: Mexican Chili-$2.79/$3.79; “House” Soup, is chicken broth with shredded chicken, tortilla strips, and pico de gallo-$3.99/$4.99.
Salads: Side Salad-$2.29; Guacamole Salad-$2.79; Taco Salad-$6.99; Fajita Salad-$7.99/$9.99.
Sides: Side of Rice-$1.49; Corn Cake-$1.99; French Fries-$1.99; Tamale-$1.99/$5.29.
Entrees: Burritos Deluxe-$7.79; Gordita (stuffed, thick flour tortilla)-$7.99; Quesadilla Supreme-$7.99; Chiles Poblanos-$8.99; Chimichanges-$8.99; Pollo Loco (grilled chicken)-$8.99; Fish Tacos-$9.49; Enchiladas Suizas (fried pork)-$9.99; Jalisco Steak (ribeye)-$10.49; Sirloin Tapatio (10 oz.)-$13.49; Tilapia and Shrimp-$13.99; Seafood Fajitas-$14.99.
Vegetarian Menu: Choose from seven meals-$6.49 to $8.99.
Desserts: Classic Fried Ice Cream-$3.99; Homemade Flan (silky custard)-$4.50; Chocolate Lava Cake-$5.99.
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
More information
Reservations are accepted Sunday through Thursday only.
Senior citizens and police, fire and military personnel receive 10 percent off each bill. Also, look in your mailbox for Casa del Sabor dining coupons sent to area residents in the Town Money Savor Magazine.
Catering can be scheduled for up to 200 guests with a one-week notice.
Also, in celebration of the 2017-18 football season, Casa del Sabor is offering a Tailgating Special, so ask Isaac for details.
Look for local restaurant profiles by Glenn and Kim Creyts every other week. For inquiries regarding this column and ideas for other restaurant profiles and suggestions for future columns, contact Glenn and Kim via e-mail at glenncreyts@att.net.
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