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.
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.
The location in Old Port Montreal is fantastic! The fish tacos were a bit small, but the flavors were great, & the service was super friendly. The mocktails were amazing! I'd definitely recommend this place.
Oct 8, 2024
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Calamari was good, tacos were okay. If you want authentic food this isn't the place for it. Great service though & location is perfect for a night out.
Great location & outdoor heated patio. Situated right where the tourist area is. The pricing is high as such. Got seated immediately on a Thursday night, although the patio was busy. Birria tacos are fantastic & filled well. Could've used a little more salt though. The corn was also good. Service is good. Overall had a good time.
Food: Despite paying a premium of $23 for three small birria tacos, the meat was dry & flavorless, & the accompanying birria dipping sauce lacked both thickness & taste. To make matters worse, we had to request salt to enhance the flavor. Service: The initial service was fast, with our food order taken within 5 minutes. However, the experience quickly deteriorated. A different person brought our food, & we never saw our original server again until we had to flag him down for water. To our surprise, he immediately presented us with the bill instead of addressing our request. He didn't seem very happy to be there or to serve us. I kind of expected this but this restaurant is in a touristic area, where the tourist is paying for over priced food. The least you could do, if the food isn't great, is to provide good service. Lastly, we had an upset stomach for the rest of the day, so there was definitely something going on with that meat they put in the tacos. Will definitely not go back.
Ceviche 100% good Tacos de Birria 100% good Fried tacos 🌮 100% good Excellent food for everyone, I really recommend this restaurant, the stuff is so amazing & courteous. UNO de los mejores restaurantes latinos en Montreal
My family loved our experience here. Food was great! We had calamari, fish tacos, birria tacos & the steak. Very impressed either the steak & tacos. & to top it off they brought my dog a water bowl when we were being seated. I appreciate that very much!
Sep 19, 2024
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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.
I give it 2 star only for it's friendly staff. Beef taco & bean/rice I had was awful 😖 it was too oily & not tasting good 😑 I spent 40 cad but really did not worth it.. I hope they improve
The veggie tacos were yumm!! We wanted to have something light for two people & they added an extra taco the order & it was a comfort dinner! It was 12 deg C & freezing, so sat on the corner with heater! Very nice experience. My friend ordered fish tacos & some drinks & she loved them too.
Bonjour, Parisiens de passage à Montréal, avons déjeuné par hasard, attirés par la terrasse & les plats servis! Nous avons été ravis par l'accueil & le service de TOM que nous y sommes retournés . A recommander chaudement! Bravo! pour les tacos au poulet frit & le gâteau à l'orange & rhum sans oublier les mocktails.
I tried few dishes here, corns, vegan tacos, guacamole, fries. Everything was amazing with good atmosphere & vibes of old Montreal was amazing. I recommend this place for good Mexican food in Montreal.
Had cocktails & tacos after days of French food. The food was a delicious & drinks refreshing - especially in a cactus cup! Service was prompt & friendly. Accommodated our pick kids with no onions or cilantro. The sunny weather made our time on the patio even better. Would definitely come again!
We recently hosted a welcome dinner for all our friends at Sabrosa, & I cannot recommend this place enough! From the moment we booked the event, Carlito & the staff were incredibly helpful & accommodating, making the entire planning process a breeze. The team at Sabrosa went above & beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly on the day of the event. The staff was exceptionally friendly & professional, timing the food service perfectly so that our guests were never left waiting. We got the birria, chicken, & fish tacos, guac, & churros. All the tacos were amazing, & the churros were phenomenal! Our guests were raving about the meal all night long. If you're looking for a place that offers fantastic food, top-notch service, & a warm, welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Sabrosa. They truly made our event special, & we can't wait to come back!
We had a fantastic time at the farewell of our best friend moving to Chicago - Ismail gave us impeccable service & made the time even more special. The rest if us in Montreal will be coming back to Sabrosa (some of us are return comers) on the condition that we can meet Ismail again. Special shoutout to the fish & birria tacos!!!!!
Finally got a girls weekend away with my bestie. Stumbled into Sabrosa due to the gorgeous, twinkle light lit patio because we decided we needed tacos. They squeezed us in despite having the tables reserved, as long as we could be out within a specific time period. When I say that Ismael provided us with both an incredible experience, hand made, custom cocktails, & a wonderful send off... it made our night. The staff is amazing. The atmosphere is phenomenal. You won't regret your visit to Sabrosa.
