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.
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.
Fantastic Mexican restaurant serving latin street food at its best! The tacos were out of this world & the staff was amazingly welcoming! The avocado dip was very fresh & tasty, the tacos melt in your mouth with the perfect balance of flavors. We ordered the Al Pastor Tacos & the Shrimp tacos- highly recommended!
Jan 1, 2026
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Had a wonderful Experience .
Tried the tacos & the Enchiladas. Both were amazing
100% recommend if you're looking for a place to eat Mexican food in & around the streets of the Old port area.
Prices were not bad as well
Le décor est superbe, mais malheureusement le service ne reflète pas du tout le lieu. Nous sommes arrivés à 20h45, le restaurant ferme à 22 h, & dès notre arrivée, la serveuse semblait pressée de prendre notre commande. Le verre de vin que j'avais choisi n'était pas disponible (la carte n'était pas à jour), & même si elle m'a proposé de goûter les deux autres options offertes, elle est revenue avec les verres… en même temps que nos assiettes…
En tant que serveuse moi-même, je trouve ça étonnant : les breuvages devraient arriver avant le repas, surtout si on veut accélérer le service. Pendant le repas, les deux serveuses n'ont cessé de faire des allers-retours dans la salle pour voir si nous avions terminé - franchement désagréable & pressant.
Les tacos au crevette de mon copain étaient aussi beaucoup trop pleins de sauce, ce qui les rendait moins bons que d'habitude (c'était sa troisième visite & il m'a dit qu'ils étaient normalement bien meilleurs).
Bref, un très bel endroit, mais le service a complètement gâché notre expérience. Dommage, car nous étions déjà conscients de ne pas nous éterniser après la fermeture.
Je ne recommanderais pas cet endroit & nous n'y retournerons pas.
Oct 30, 2025
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This is probably one of the best meals we've had while traveling. We love Mexican cuisine & hold it to a very high standard. This exceeds expectations. Highly recommend the tacos El Pastor & the Birria tacos. We enjoyed it so much, we ordered a second round of dishes of our favorites. For just a group of four, we were absolutely stuffed, but we couldn't stop. It was so good.
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…
We had an amazing experience! Food was delicious i had the shrimp tacos! Ambiance was great.
Pretty occupied for a weekday (should probably reserve before going) but would highly recommend trying this place!
I had high hopes when I visited this restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience didn't meet expectations. I ordered the birria tacos, & to be honest, they were disappointing. The meat tasted overly greasy, & instead of being tender & flavorful, it was filled with unpleasant chunks of fat. The seasoning didn't shine through the oiliness, & the overall dish felt heavy & poorly balanced.
Presentation aside, the quality of the ingredients just wasn't there. For a dish that's supposed to be rich & comforting, this one left me feeling unsatisfied. I really wanted to like it, but based on this experience, I wouldn't return or recommend it
Jun 30, 2025
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Idéalement situé sur la place Jean Cartier.
Le staff est très souriant & disponible.
Les plats sont légers & goûteux.
Un très bon moment.
Je recommande vivement
Sabrosa is by far the best restaurant at Place Jacques-Cartier. The location is prime, & the food was outstanding. The salads & ceviche were incredibly fresh & flavorful, & the tacos were delicious as well. The service was warm, attentive, & efficient. Highly recommended!
The restaurant vibe was great, staff very friendly & the manager was extremely attentive & helpful.
After our beverages took a bit long to arrive they gave us a discount. Definitely recommend & will be back :)
My first time visiting this restaurant & I highly recommend it, the food was great I recommend the shrimp ceviche & birrias tacos, como la flor drink love it, it's soft & sweet, & what really make the different was the attention the server was sweet & the Manager (Morgan) was really attentive, friendly & polite, I'll definitely come back.
I had a great time at Sabrosa! I ordered Birria tacos with beer & the food was absolutely delicious. Zachary, my server, was so warm, kind, & charming; he made sure I had an amazing experience. Highly recommend any tacos on the menu!
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.
