El Gran Sabor

El Gran Sabor Located at 413 Kerens Ave. in Elkins, West Virginia, El Gran Sabor features casual Venezuelan fare & She studied cooking at I.N.C.E. in Merida, Venezuela.
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Derdlim (Lopez) Masten (head chef and co-owner) came to the United States from Venezuela in November of 2000. She came to Elkins to visit and stay with her cousin Thais and grew very fond of the town of Elkins. A year after arriving here she met her husband-to-be, Rob Masten, playing in a local salsa band. Derdlim grew up dancing to the music of salsa and merengue and noticed that Rob needed a lit

tle help with his moves. Once she showed him how to dance it was all over and the two were married on May 25th, 2002. Derdlim had over ten years of experience cooking and catering in Venezuela. She noticed that finding authentic Latin cuisine is very difficult in the United States, much less West Virginia and decided to bring her native cuisine to Elkins. On August 8th, 2008 twelve people took the oath of allegiance at the federal courthouse in Elkins to become naturalized U.S. Citizens. Congratulations goes to Derdlim for obtaining U.S. Citizenship: One of the most coveted gifts that the U.S. government can bestow, and the most important immigration benefit that USCIS can grant. Rob Masten (co-owner) a music teacher in Tucker County was offered the opportunity to study music, dance, and Spanish in Venezuela for one month. Not only were the music and dance great, but the food was fantastic too! And so an idea was born. Derdlim and Rob wanted to bring back the best of Latin American culture, food, and dance to Randolph County. After returning to the United States, they began to combine their ideas to open a restaurant serving authentic Latin food. Now El Gran Sabor is a popular music venue with Live Music every Wednesday and Friday night featuring popular local, regional and national acts.

Come to enjoy great food and atmosphere 🇻🇪🫓
06/19/2026

Come to enjoy great food and atmosphere 🇻🇪🫓

06/11/2026
What would make this beautiful day better??? A cold beer and a home cooked Venezuelan food plate! 😄 come see us before i...
05/29/2026

What would make this beautiful day better??? A cold beer and a home cooked Venezuelan food plate! 😄 come see us before it sells out! 🇻🇪🫶🏼🫓

🇻🇪✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE ✨🇻🇪After 23 amazing years serving this community, we are starting a new chapter ❤️👉 Our official pa...
04/09/2026

🇻🇪✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE ✨🇻🇪

After 23 amazing years serving this community, we are starting a new chapter ❤️

👉 Our official page is now: El Gran Sabor Venezolano 🇻🇪

Same recipes… same flavor… the same food you already love — just a fresh new home 🙌

🍽️ Now offering:
✔ Frozen foods to enjoy at home
✔ Homemade sauces
✔ Catering, festivals & events

👉 Please follow our new page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18JRomMXF5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Your support means everything to us. Thank you for being part of our journey for over 23 years ❤️

See you on our new page! 🇻🇪✨

El Gran Sabor Venezolano. 23 Years of authentic flavor you already love!

04/04/2026

To my El Gran Sabor family,

I want to speak to you with honesty and strength.

El Gran Sabor is not closing because I’m done—it’s because my life has changed, and I’ve had to make difficult decisions to move forward. The past two years have tested me in ways I never expected, but I am still here.

I am not leaving this town. This is my home. This is my community.

I’ve built this with my heart for over 20 years, and that doesn’t just disappear. I love what I do. I love who I am. And I’m proud of everything we’ve created together.

Right now, I’m taking time to rebuild and come back stronger. I am working on something new—something bigger and better but I’m not ready to share all the details yet.

What I can tell you is this: I’m not done. Not even close.

I will continue with support or without because this is who I am.

Thank you to everyone who has stood by me, believed in me, and supported El Gran Sabor through everything. I appreciate you more than words can say.

If you need to reach me for private events, catering, or questions:
📞 304-614-8841

This is not the end. This is a new beginning.
El Gran Sabor ❤️

This Sunday we’re having brunch! ☀️🥂I’m so excited to invite you to our International Brunch at El Toro with my cousin ❤...
03/31/2026

This Sunday we’re having brunch! ☀️🥂

I’m so excited to invite you to our International Brunch at El Toro with my cousin ❤️
A special moment to share, support each other, and enjoy amazing flavors.

📍 El Toro
📅 This Sunday
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Come enjoy great food, great company, and lots of love 💛
We can’t wait to see you!

03/10/2026

Hello everyone ❤️

I want to share an important update about El Gran Sabor. For now, we will be closing our dine-in and carry-out service.

But don’t worry — we are still available for private events, meetings, parties, and catering. If you have a group or special event, I would love to cook for you and be part of it.

This is just a transition period, and I will continue to keep you updated with any new changes.

Thank you so much for all your love and support. It truly means everything to me. 🙏🏽❤️

To book a meeting, party, or catering, please call or text: *304-614-8841

Address

413 Kerens Avenue
Elkins, WV
26241

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
4:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 9pm

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