Sabrosa is noted for its lively Old Montreal setting, stylish decor, and welcoming vibe, offering a menu built around Mexican-inspired dishes where birria tacos, al pastor, and shrimp tacos are frequently highlighted for flavor, along with fresh guacamole and a range of salsas; portions are generally generous and the atmosphere on the terrace or inside is described as tasty, festive, and family-friendly, though some guests find the menu limited for vegetarians and the authenticity of flavors not always aligned with traditional Mexican cuisine; service is praised when staff are attentive, but experiences of slower service and occasional inconsistencies in dish execution or value were noted, including one report of undercooked churros and another of a heavy sauce affecting certain tacos; overall Sabrosa is seen as a solid, fun option in the touristy Jacques Cartier area with good value for money, a strong taco lineup, and a lively scene that invites a return to try other dishes.
Amazing food & great service. Bar tender was incredibly attentive & made amazing cocktails. We were sat at the bar but it was great & the venue had a lovely atmosphere
An absolute gem in the heart of Old Montreal!
Sabrosa completely blew us away from the moment we walked in. Tucked inside a stunning historic stone building on Place Jacques-Cartier, the atmosphere alone is worth the visit - it somehow manages to feel vibrant & lively while still being warm & intimate. You can genuinely sense the soul of Mexico City, Lima, & Buenos Aires all woven together under one roof.
But let's talk about the food, because wow. The menu is a love letter to Latin America, & every dish reflects that passion. The ceviche was bright, citrusy, & absolutely fresh - easily the best I've had in Montreal. The birria tacos were rich & deeply flavored, & the nikkei-inspired touches throughout the menu added such a creative, unexpected dimension. Everything is clearly made with real technique & intention, not just thrown together.
The cocktail list deserves its own shoutout - the mezcal & tequila selection is impressive, & the bartenders clearly know what they're doing.
Service was warm, attentive, & genuinely enthusiastic about the food - exactly what you want. Our server walked us through the menu with real knowledge & care.
Whether you're coming for a date night, a group dinner, or just because you deserve something spectacular - Sabrosa delivers every time. Already planning our next visit. ¡Sabrosa indeed!
Apr 20, 2026
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Highly recommend getting food & drink or even just cocktails!
Wonderful decor, really lovely atmosphere & good selection on the menu. Super friendly waitress who was so attentive, gave us recommendations & was serving everyone so well. Thank you for your great service!
Ordered a couple cocktails which tasted so lovely - good layers of flavour, texture & presentation.
We tried the tuna starter which was tasty, maybe a little too fishy, but came with great guac & elements. Papaya salad was refreshing & was lots of it.
Then had the fried chicken tacos & pork tacos - pork was outstanding, chicken was probably more fried batter than actual chicken but it was still tasty & nice selection of hot sauces on the side.
Wish we could've tried the prawn ceviche or the beef biria tacos as those looked great too.
Only slight downside was the price - it adds up quickly! But then the service, drinks & food overall was tasty.
We got the corn, birria tacos, & Al pastor tacos. Coming from California I actually found the tacos from here really good! In my personal opinion, the birria tacos were the best I have ever tried. Our waiter was awesome. The cocktails were delicious.
Superbe restaurant, emplacement idéal. Service impeccable, souriant & poli.
La nourriture est savoureuse & goûteuse. Les portions parfaites. Choix de cocktail original & varié🍸
We had a nice dinner, great outdoor space. The cocktails were not anything special but they were okay. The food was good. Service was fine but not on par with other places we've been in Montreal. It was easy to get in & perfectly good for an easy dinner.
Magré que le service & la cuisine etait bonne, les cocktails étaient vraiment affreux, j'ai le sentiment de me faire avoir pour avoir payer des cocktails bien fade & chères… Be recommande pour la nourriture mais pas pour les boissons…
Aug 8, 2025
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Bons cocktails, bonnes entrées & tacos excellents pour des prix raisonnables considérant que ce resto se trouve sur la place Jacques Cartier. Les portions de tacos étaient plus grosses que ce que je pensais. Nous avons réussi à avoir une table pour 5 sur la terrasse un vendredi soir sans réservation.
We had an absolutely lovely experience dining here. Here's what we ate:
- Papaya salad: It's not the same as Thai salads. Taste wise okay!
- Corn on the cob: Excellent!
- Fish tacos: Was good. Missed seasoning. Could have used more salt.
- Chicken tacos: Super flavorful. Really enjoyed these.
- The Obsession cocktail was really good.
Justin was a great server to us. :)
Highly recommend coming here.
J'ai passé un très bon moment. Mon cocktail était excellent merci au barman !
Mention spéciale à Antoine au service qui a été agréable & de très bon conseil. Je reviendrais !
Le restaurant est très bien situé & facile d'accès. Il n'y avait plus de place à une table, mais étant seule, manger au bar ne m'a pas dérangée. Les tacos étaient vraiment délicieux, je me suis régalée. Les cocktails que j'ai pu goûter étaient tout aussi bons. Les barmans étaient sympa, l'ambiance était bonne, bref : je vous recommande vivement de tester !
Nov 27, 2024
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Had cocktails & tacos after days of French food. The food was a delicious & drinks refreshing - especially in a cactus cup! Service was prompt & friendly. Accommodated our pick kids with no onions or cilantro. The sunny weather made our time on the patio even better. Would definitely come again!
Finally got a girls weekend away with my bestie. Stumbled into Sabrosa due to the gorgeous, twinkle light lit patio because we decided we needed tacos. They squeezed us in despite having the tables reserved, as long as we could be out within a specific time period. When I say that Ismael provided us with both an incredible experience, hand made, custom cocktails, & a wonderful send off... it made our night. The staff is amazing. The atmosphere is phenomenal. You won't regret your visit to Sabrosa.
Aug 16, 2024
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Ismael was amazing, so attentive & personable! He offered to make us custom cocktails to our liking & certainly delivered. Food was exactly as expected, would highly recommend!
On est aller souper un samedi soir bien occupée, le service était super bien courtois. La présentation des assiettes vraiment belle. On a pris le "ceviche" & le tiradito en entré. Le "ceviche" est super bon bien que pas un ceviche traditionnelle. Les sashimi est super bon, les patates grillés donne une bonne texture. On a pris deux cocktail, espresso martini Sabrosa(super bon) & un Abacaxis, je l'ai trouver trop salé & fort au goût. On a partager le loup de mer en repas principal. Très bon poissons & les sauce de piments accompagne très bien. & pour finir les desserts un petit gâteau a la vanille avec une glace a la mangue & une terrine de chocolat. Assiette super cute & tres bon aussi. Le latte est très bon 👌🏼 Belle expérience dans une soirée bien occupée.
Nous avons tout simplement adoré le Sabrosa. Les tacos, la guacamole, les calmars, les cocktails étaient délicieux. Service très rapide !!! Super ambiance, bonne musique. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner. Je recommande 100%
