Sabrosa serves a focused selection of Latin American and Mexican culinary staples with a distinct emphasis on fresh coastal flavors. The menu highlights seasoned proteins paired with vibrant salsas, hand-pressed corn tortillas, and citrus-forward marinades that define regional seafood preparations. Diners encounter a variety of grilled fish dishes featuring bold spices and traditional garnishes that prioritize ingredient integrity. The interior aesthetic reflects a rustic coastal influence, utilizing natural textures and an open layout that centers on the preparation area. Each dish emphasizes the balance between charred savory elements and crisp, acidic components common to pan-Latin cooking traditions. This establishment provides a direct approach to high-quality ingredients by concentrating on foundational cooking techniques and authentic flavor profiles that characterize the diverse maritime coastlines of the Americas.
Sabrosa is widely appreciated for its vibrant atmosphere, beautiful decor, and prime location in Old Montreal, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists. Many diners praise the restaurant for its exceptional service and attentive staff, frequently highlighting the high quality of the ceviche, guacamole, and a variety of tacos, particularly the birria and al pastor. While the experience is generally regarded as delicious and well-presented, some guests note inconsistent experiences regarding seasoning, portion sizes, or occasional service delays during peak hours. Overall, it is often described as a welcoming, upscale destination for those seeking a lively Latin American dining experience.
Adorable restaurant. We got the guacamole, birria tacos, rice & beans & the two special drinks of the day. The drinks were lovely. The guacamole & the birria tacos were a little bit on the flavorless side, but were fresh. They bring out two different hot sauces & they were both very tasty. The rice & beans were yummy. I would definitely go back & try some other dishes next time.
The food, drinks, service, & atmosphere are great here. My partner & I both had delicious cocktails & tacos. The al pastor tacos were amazing & the vegan tacos were also great even for my partner who is vegan but doesn't usually like mushrooms. If you like spicy, get the spicy salsa! Service was great & we loved sitting on the patio. A little expensive but not egregious especially considering the location.
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.
Mar 3, 2026
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We went on a weekend at lunch. It wasn't too busy since they hadn't been open for long. We waited for less than a minute in the entrance before a waiter came to seat us.
There menu isn't large but we were happy with the options. We ordered a calamari dish that was good in taste & quality & had a delicious chipotle sauce. For the meal itself, we ordered a mushroom quesadilla & guac. The mushroom quesadilla was a good meal & a good portion. The guac itself was nice & a good amount of tortilla chips to come with. We asked for hot sauce, & they brought two : one mild & one less mild. Though, they were voth reasonably spice.
Note : We split the foods & all the plates were good portions to split between 2 people.
I ordered an espresso martini. The waiter was kind enough to show me the glass it came in before I ordered. I am not a drinker & to say the least the drink wasn't too bad for someone who doesn't like alcohol.
Guac & chips -5/5
Vegan taco -5/5
Ques- 5/5
Rice & bean -0/5 worst rice & beans ever . It was like packaged rice & old red beans Drinks-5/5
Location ,presentation & service all is 5/5
Sabrosa is definitely a tourist restaurant, but a fun one. Drinks were fine, service was great, & the tacos & calamari were really tasty. The best part is sitting outside, enjoying the Old Montreal vibe, & people-watching. A solid spot if you don't mind the touristy atmosphere.
Malheureusement, je crois que malgrès les reviews, cette fois je ne suis pas capable de donner plus que 2 étoiles. La cause de cette note est que lorsqu' on s'est rendu sur les lieux, nous avons était prit en charge que un long moment après nous avoir assigné une table, personne ne s'est réelement occupé de nous. Il a fallut qu'on demande un booster pour qu'on nous dissent: votre serveur va s'en occuper... Après, nos drinks sont arrivé 30 minutes après...d'attente entre temps. Suite à ça, c'était un autre jeune homme ( celui qui nous a apporté nous drinks) que je lui ai dis que cela fait un bout qu'on attendait & si c'était possible d'avoir au moins des frites pour les enfants, en bas âges... Le restaurant n'a pas de menus enfants & les toilettes ne sont pas adapter pour changer les couches. Nous sommes arrivé au allentours de 3pm & avons sortie de là vers les 4h45pm... Total de 1h45 environ pour manger des tacos. Mais, je crois que le plus insultant c'était d'être laisser là & n'avoir aucune attention au client. Le ceviche aux crevettes (environ 125 grammes dans mon assiette) était très bon mais pour le prix c'était un peu élèvé. Mon drink à 19$ : 123 soleil, il était bon. J'en aurais pris certainement un 2e mais personne ne m'a jamais demandé si je désirer un autre... De plus, je ne pourrais même pas dire s'il y a des desserts, car on nous a jamais demandé si on voulait autre chose... ni vu un menu desserts... Mettons qu'on s'est sentis comme un numéro. Le pourquoi? Car il y a eu un groupe qui est arrivé 20 min environ après nous & eux ils ont étaient servis avant nous. Leur nourriture est arrivée avant nous qui étions là plus de 1heure déjà. & c'est là, que je me suis levé pour voir un autre employé que lui il est allé voir ce qui se passer... je vous rappelle qu'il y avait 2 enfants avec nous. Quelle désagrèble expérience nous avons eux. Vous savez quand c'est le client qui doit se lever & doit aller voir ce qui se passe...Un des enfant avait renversé du jus sur la table, JE ME SUIS LEVÉ MOI MÊME POUR ALLER CHERCHER DE SERVIETTES... Encore une fois personne ne nous a demandé ni offert de l'aide... Profondément déçue. J'aurais voulu parler au propriétaire directement car cela est inacceptable. & à un moment notre serveur est venu s'est excusé...pour l'inconvéniant..de l'attente. Peut-être qu'on nous a juste oublié... malgrès que lorsqu'on était arrivé l'endroit à l'intérieur n'était pas full.. & il y avait quand même 4 cuisiniers...trouvez l'erreur?
What a fantastic spot! We had the birria tacos, guacamole, & a michelada - everything was absolutely delicious. The tacos were rich & flavorful, the guacamole fresh & perfectly seasoned, & the michelada was the perfect refreshing drink to go with it all on a hot summer day . Great food, great vibes!!! 🌮🌮🌮
The drinks were really good & quite generous. I got the birria, it was really good but a bit dry to my taste (even with the sauce). The service was good & quick.
