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.
First time at this restaurant, so glad we came. Atmosphere was welcoming & Nicola our server was attentive to our needs- amazing service. Highly recommend the guacamole & chips & the birria tacos. Also, don't leave without having the churros.
I might ordered wrong thing but two things I got didn't impressed me, feel lack of some sort of flavor? They looked good in photos though. Staff are sweet & friendly, if you are around probably just go for the tacos than something else.
Jun 29, 2024
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The food was decent, but I wouldn't say it was exceptional (I had the fish tacos). It was expensive & we ended up eating again an hour later because there is no way I was filled up enough on it. The location was phenomenal. Our waiter did only what was required, made no small talk or kindness & seemed irritated that I didn't know what I wanted.
We ordered the chips & guacamole, fried chicken tacos & calamari, & we enjoyed everything. I'm never a fan of over seasoning & the spices were just right here. Would've loved to try the corn as well.
We loved our dinner here! Food was amazing & light but filling! We started with the shrimp ceviche & corn on the cob & I then got tacos Al pastor which were so tasty. Ismail, our server, made the experience even better. He was extremely knowledgeable of the menu & food, & ensured that we all got drinks that we were happy with! He curated drinks to our own individual tastes if we didn't like something on the menu, & overall made our experience 10x better. Great job Sabrosa & Ismail :)
One of the best meals I've had in recent memory! Great location right in Old Port, the terrace was absolutely lovely & not too hot, & our server Ismail (spelling?) was phenomenal - made great drink recommendations, was prompt & accurate, had excellent knowledge of the menu, & was an absolute delight to chat with! We got the ceviche, birria tacos, corn, & green papaya salad, & everything was incredible. Definitely on the pricier side but I was pleasantly surprised by how filling the food was - especially the tacos. Would come back, hands down - one of the best dining experiences I've had in Montreal!
Beau restaurant & terrasse agréable. Plats hit or miss. Tacos Birria un must, tacos al Pastor très fade, tacos poisson & poulet frit boff. Service des cocktails très long, nos plats sont arrivés 5-10 min avant.
May 31, 2024
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Je suis venu mangé au restaurant le vendredi 24 mai & c'étais vraiment délicieux je vous recommande les tacos de poulet frits tout à fait excellent!!! Ambiance agréable & service impeccable.
surprisingly great food in a restaurant in such a tourist hotspot. loved the fish tacos & green papaya salad & guacamole. Good portion sizes too. Ismael our waiter was super friendly & made the whole experience a lovely evening.
We were really impressed. Staff was friendly, menu was really well thought out, made me want to try everything. Food was amazing. The ceviche was exquisite, (I'll admit I had to remove the chile slices because it's was a little too spicy for me). Very well balanced & tasty. Birria tacos were excellent as well, a lot of flavour, everything was well balanced. A very well executed taco. But the knockout was the pastor tacos, they were absolutely dripping with flavour. So delicious!, we all tried it & it was everyone's favorite. The passion fruit lemonade was really tasty, & just acidic enough to taste the passion fruit. I agree that it would have been better with a little less ice
May 19, 2024
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Food was pretty good & our waiter (french guy with the streches) was excellent, but we came under the impression that Taco Tuesday would get us discount tacos & apparently that's only if you sit inside? Kinda stupid given how nice of a terrace they have.
Absolutely loved the birria tacos & papaya salad at this cozy Mexican spot! The flavors were incredible. However, the drinks were a bit lacking with 90% ice & 10% drink, which was disappointing. But I 100% recommend this place!
Amazing experience, great food. Service was one of the best, smiling waiters giving good advice & genuine. Good job to the team I will come back for sure & with friends for a drink & tacos! Recommending the birria tacos & fries!
Merci pour le service rapide & de qualité. Nous étions 4 adultes & 2 enfants (un peu turbulents) & le personnel a tout fait pour rendre notre expérience agréable & conviviale. Les plats étaient délicieux (mention spécial pour les tacos au boeuf & au porc).
