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.
We were a family of four, pretty hungry. The service was alright but the quality of food & taste was very much subpar. Also portions are quite small for the price you pay. I find the food was generally very oily so we felt unpleasantly heavy after the meal. We took birria tacos , fries, enchiladas & rice with beans. Compared to so many other places in Montreal including this kind if cuisine , this place kinda sucks. The only good thing is the ambiance probably, nothing else.
Nous avons tout simplement adoré le Sabrosa. Les tacos, la guacamole, les calmars, les cocktails étaient délicieux. Service très rapide !!! Super ambiance, bonne musique. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner. Je recommande 100%
Nous sommes venu manger à ce resto hier & tout était parfait! Tout avait l'air bon sur le menu alors nous avons suivi les conseils de notre serveur Leo & nous avons été ravis par la salade de papaye, les tacos birra & le ceviche de crevettes😋. La nourriture & le service étaient excellents, je reviendrai!
We loved our experience at Sabrosa! It was a hot & humid evening in Montreal so we chose indoor seating with air conditioning. We were attended to immediately (thank you Nabos & Leo!) & while it wasn't on the cocktail menu, they made me a frozen strawberry daiquiri upon request. It wasn't what I expected, given how they are in the US, but it was honestly BETTER! After three days in Montreal, I finally had a delicious drink. We ordered appetizers, a tuna ceviche that was crazy tasty, & grilled corn on the cob which was good but I was too busy eating every last morsel from the ceviche to really care. For our entrees, my husband got the beef tacos with pineapple & I ordered the chicken enchiladas, & I think my comment to him at the end of the meal, when I said "I freakin' loved every sip & every bite of what we had here", sums it up. As a side note, another patron near us spilled her glass of red wine (on to her pretty, white skirt) & multiple servers came to help her, cleaning up the table & floor & doing so in such a friendly way. On the other side of us was a family of three, the toddler being probably two. While he howled about something (like little kids do, no judgement here!!), one of the servers & I chatted about how someone was clearly very sad. He very funnily commented that it definitely wasn't due to the food. I was super impressed with everything, start to finish, from drinks to food to service to atmosphere. If I didn't live four hours away, I would come here often!!
Amazing restaurant!! Had a great selection of menu options! Had a fabulous drink served in a cactus cup! I ordered the enchiladas with a few tapas like the corn, ceviche, fries, & rice & beans! The best food fancy Mexican food I've ever had! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Also, Leo was the best waiter as he was so kind & helpful! Really amazing dining experience!
stopped with great expectations based on other reviews & tried different things. gosh.. what a disappointment! another of those restaurants with an ethnic name selling supposedly ethnic food which doesn't even get close to something authentic. not even close. don't recommend it
Jul 11, 2024
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Came for the patio, stayed for the tacos. We're usually very careful about being caught in a tourist trap around Old Port, but the food here was surprisingly really good!
Très bonne expérience au Sabrosa,. Je vous conseille de prendre un abacaxis & un ceviche, incroyable. Merci à mon serveur Léo pour le super service ! Je reviendrais !
