Sabrosa is described as a lively, well located spot in Old Montreal offering Mexican and Latin street food with a warm, festive vibe and a pleasant outdoor terrace. The reviews praise freshness and flavor across the menu, with standout dishes including birria tacos, Al Pastor tacos, fish and shrimp tacos, ceviche, guacamole, papaya salad, and corn on the cob, along with house hot sauces and generous portions; drinks are generally tasty though not always standout, and some guests find them decent value for the location. Service is often noted as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with some servers earning special praise, while a few visits mention slower service during busy times or occasional inconsistencies in execution. The atmosphere, decor, and opportunity for people watching are repeatedly highlighted as positives, making Sabrosa feel like a go to option for a relaxed lunch or dinner; a few comments point to a touristy vibe and price considerations, but overall the place is viewed as a solid choice with high memories of flavor and a lively setting.
Glad to discover this restaurant! I shared the guacamole, birria tacos, & al pastor tacos. All delicious & good portion sizes. Unfortunately, the churros were still raw in the middle. Other than that, I look forward to coming back to try other dishes.
Sabroso is better than it has to be. Located on major strollway in tourist Montreal, the people watching has some fun to it if you are in the mood. The food was excellent. Al Pastor tacos full of flavor with well crafted marinade. Tuna empanada very fresh with lots of good radish & onion accents. Guacamole a little mild for my taste but fresh. Server was working very hard with too many tables & not enough support. Very personable young guy. Sit outside & just soak in the fashion show outside. You might get some tips🇨🇦😂
We went to Sabrosa for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. The restaurant is located at a prime corner in old town facing the port. This area of old town is lined with many restaurants & street vendors/artists.
The menu has limited vegetarian options given their rice & beans used chicken stock. We ordered guacamole & chips, the quinoa & kale salad & the vegan tacos.
The guacamole & chips were what we expected. The quinoa & kale salad was a simple (mostly kale) salad with a zesty dressing. The vegan tacos come with three tacos, are soft tacos & the filling is guacamole topped with cooked mushrooms. Unfortunately, we were disappointed in lack of flavor. The tacos were stuffed well, however.
We sat outside, though the ambience inside is also nice. Only downside to outside on a nice day is the random bee(s) that keep flying around, trying to land on you or the food.
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!!! 🌮🌮🌮
Aug 24, 2025
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Great tacos & guacamole. The barria & fish tacos are top tier. The fish tacos were a bit to saucy making the side tortillas break but they were good. Drinks were also unique.
Had the enchiladas, Barria tacos, corn cob, & guacamole! I just got back from Mexico & can say the quality & authenticity is on point. Keep up the good work 😍
Apr 28, 2025
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The food was amazing. We had the guacamole, barría tacos, el pastor tacos, & French fries.
The guacamole was very crisp & refreshing. The barría tacos were some of the best I've ever had. The el pastor tacos were very savory & delicious. The fries were the perfect level of crispness. They also served a green & red sauce that really added to the flavor of the tacos & found a way to make them even better than they already were.
One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time! We ordered quite a few different things including fish tacos, green papaya salad, shrimp ceviche, guacamole, etc & everything was not only explosively delicious but also beautifully made. This would make a wonderful spot for lunch dates (when our family ate there for lunch yesterday). Vibes there are amazing & the service was excellent. 5/5 easily!
I was so lucky to accidentally pass by this Mexican gem in the Old Port! Their 17:00-19:00 half-price margaritas were such a great find. I also ordered nachos, & the guacamole was amazing-so fresh & flavorful. The highlight for me was the fried calamari-it was so freaking delicious! Their prices are super reasonable, & the service is incredibly friendly. I felt so welcome throughout my visit. I can't wait to go back & try their main dishes. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you're in the area!
Dec 20, 2024
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Chloe & Natalia helped us last night. They were both wonderful. I had fish tacos, my wife had the enchiladas, & our daughter had the poulet enfantes. We split chips & guacamole. Everything was delicious & of the ten days we had of vacation in Montreal, we ate here on three occasions.
Quelle belle surprise que cette adresse au milieu des nombreux restaurants peu raffinés de la Place Jacques Cartier ! Terrasse & salle sympathique, accueil chaleureux, service attentionné, plats joliment présentés & parfaitement assaisonnés (ceviche de crevettes, guacamole & une salade de tomates succulente). Nous y étions il y a 5 jours & nous y retournons aujourd'hui 🤗👍
Les portions sont bonnes Les plats sont délicieux, guacamole un peu trop de lime mais cest bon. Birria la viande est généreuse Le service rapide & tout le personnel sympathique. Petit bémol : le pourboire commence à 18% sur la machine, je ne suis pas trop fan de cette pratique.
The service & atmosphere were good, but the food was sub par in my opinion. The vegan tacos were cold & seemed to be made with canned mushrooms, & they were out of guacamole & fish tacos.
They were out of guacamole & dos equis at 8.15pm, which we found hilarious for a "latin american" restaurant. Also the *two* churros for dessert were quite surprising!
