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.
Food was really good! Service was a little slow, but we were a large party so it was understandable. I definitely recommend the ceviche, the dressing was amazing. The guacamole was very fresh & flavorful too. I had the fried chicken tacos & they were absolutely delicious. The margaritas were also really good. Overall, a great experience & I would definitely go back!
May 16, 2026
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Très belle place, ambiance magnifique, cuisine magnifique & service splendide. Très heureux d'avoir découvert cette place. Je recommande sincèrement, mes félicitations 👏👏👏.
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!
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.
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.
Aug 10, 2025
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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
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
Jun 26, 2025
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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.
