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.
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
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!
Jun 25, 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.
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.
We went to this place to take a few bites in between bars hopping, not hoping for much & yet, it managed to deceive us. The service was slow, it took at least 8mins to have our glasses filled with water & another 10mins to have our drinks order taken. The place was not busy for a saturday (kind of why we chose the place, thinking it would be faster than other places) The food took another 45mins & the waitress went back because she wasn't sure if we got birria or chicken tacos. The food was cold & not tasty. High deception. Overall, it seemed like a tourist trap or a young crowd of people who dont really know quality food. Save your money, for that money, eat a poutine.
May 4, 2025
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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!
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 😍
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.
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.
Really immaculate experience at this restaurant! The entrees to share we're exceptional & the tacos we're not bad. But the service was the best part of it! We were served by Justin & it made our whole experience all the much better. Definitely recommend & will be back!
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!
We had the lunch special that allowed you to pick two-three different dishes for three courses. Overall the food was very good like the shrimp ceviche & birria tacos. The churros for dessert felt a bit undercooked as the middle wasn't crunchy. We did have to wait almost an hour after our appetizer had arrive but apparently it was due to a huge group that came in before us
Jan 1, 2025
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Albacore tostada & Shrimp Ceviche for apps & al pastor tacos, fish tacos, with a side of rice & beans for dinner! Drinks were delish (bloody samaritan, the chàvez, & 123 soleil). They happily substituted gin for vodka in the 123 soleil!
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 !
Nous sommes restés en terrasse & avons passé un bon moment, la musique un peu forte. Nous avons pris des tacos al pastor, ce n'était pas de véritables tacos al pastor mexicains mais nous avons eu trois tacos bien fournis & plutôt savoureux. Les sauces étaient servis dans des récipients en plastique, dommage, dommage. Les churros étaient servís avec de la cajeta, pas mauvais. Le personnel est très aimable & attentionné, très bon point. Pour 2 assiettes de tacos & deux churros, nous avons payé 50 dollars canadiens auxquels il faut ajouter les taxes... plus le pourboire 18 ou 25 ou 35 pour cent, chacun jugera du rapport qualité prix selon ses critères.
