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    Sabroso! Mexican Grill

    4.7 (545 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Chicken burritos and Steak Fajitas
    Jaycen H.

    Huge portions at an affordable price, staff was fantastic and welcoming! This is the kind of restaurant you go to and can feel the family run authenticity and want to become a regular. It's BYOB with a cute patio. Even after being stuffed we got the Flan and it was so light and a perfect way to cap off the visit. Definitely recommend!

    Chicken fajitas with black beans and flour tortillas
    Alyssa G.

    The service here when you're dining in is top notch. I had ordered once from them in the past during brunch. I was craving chilaquiles. It didn't hit the spot but I think that was because I had a long drive home so it got cold and soggy. The other day I went to check out my friend's new apartment and was starving so I looked for food in the area. To my surprise, this was right down the street. So I popped in, got seated promptly and asked the waitress what was the best thing on the menu. She said chicken fajitas. So I ordered chicken fajitas. It came out piping hot. Those chicken fajitas with flour tortillas and a Mexican coke made my night. The chicken was so flavorful and there was so much food. I had leftovers and was able to experience the flavors again for dinner the next night.

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    Stephanie B.

    Had an amazing experience here! We were able to call ahead and reserve a table for 10 people. They have free chips and salsa that came with 2 salsas. They refilled the chips and salsa in a timely manner. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The chicken tostada and the breakfast burrito were both delicious. It was a great value as well. I was able to take my leftovers home for a second meal. They had great service, especially for such a large group. Would love to visit Sabroso again!

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    Emily C.

    Authentic and yummy casual spot for dinner. Big portions which is always the best. The guac and the homemade corn tortillas were delicious. Fajitas were a bit too oily for my preference but still very tasty!

    Ignacio S.

    Sabroso Mexican Grill totally lives up to its name -- sabroso indeed! The food was fresh, flavorful, and hit all the right notes. The staff went above and beyond -- super friendly and made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time. But the best part? You can bring your own beer! Nothing beats sipping your own favorite brew with some killer tacos and guac. The combo of great service, delicious food, and BYOB vibes makes this place a total win. Definitely adding it to my Chicago go-to list! The server gave us Choco flan for running a marathon. Gracias

    Chips & Salsa
    Joneice B.

    Very enjoyable evening out for dinner after a hard work week. We searched around and tried to find places to try some yummy Mexican food. I am from California and on the search to find really Mexican food it has been a hard find on the north side of Chicago. We had never been here or never even seen it to be honest and we drive on Ashland often but I'm so glad it popped up with positive reviews on yelp. Ultimately, we ended up getting a California burrito and also some tacos. While we waited for our meal to be delivered to the table. We were treated with complementary salsa and chips. I really enjoyed the green salsa as it had some spice to it. For drinks, we got ice cold Jarritos from the fridge and they even offered us ice filled glasses. These drinks are a childhood favorite of mine and they had my number one flavor so definitely had to go ahead and order that to wash down my burro. My California burrito was good but I think the next time I'll just get a Carne Asada burrito or try the Birria Ramen. All at all, this was a really good experience. They had a bustling takeout system going on. I think more food was heading out of the restaurant than being died inside. They also had two patio areas which were dog friendly. One last thing is this place is bring your own bottle so I didn't see a couple people smart enough to bring their own bottle and the next time I go I will be bringing my own bottle to enjoy inside the restaurant to check this place out.

    Chips & Salsa
    Karen L.

    We live down the street and this is our new go-to Mexican spot. Fast, delicious and great service. I really like the salsas, although the hot sauce is not hot enough for me personally. Next time maybe I'll ask if they have anything hotter. Highly recommend anyone in the area stop in and stuff themselves here!

    Andre A.

    Delicious , authentic Mexican food here. As soon as you walk in , you are greeted with the smell of great food. They were pretty busy, but still accommodating. I had the fish taco and carne asada taco. Both delicious , with large portions. Good times

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    Alyssa B.

    This place has great value. I ordered to go and was able to eat a full meal for leftovers the next day. High five for the portion size! Inside was pretty active for a cold night, I could tell people were enjoying their meals. I'd def be back to try more things on the menu. Opted for chicken fajitas this visit.

    Stephon H.

    Amazing from the beginning to the end. This family owned spot has some amazing food and customer service. The food is fresh and flavorful. Their menu states that these are their family recipes that are passed down; and you can taste the refinement in the flavor. Standard restaurant vibe and seating. They are byob and have margarita mix, juices, and sodas. Definitely would recommend

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    Great food and great service workers were very nice and food was very filling for a decent price would recommend

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    Family owned. Traditional spot. It's what you want to see when order Mexican food. Would definitely recommend.

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    Prices higher than you'd expect but the food is fresh and tasty and the portions are large!

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    Food was amazing! Service was good slightly slow but all good. Quaint family place - ambiance was chill. I'd go back!

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    Is Sabroso BYOB or alcohol free?

    I think they have applied for a liquor license, but in the meantime they are BYOB. When I had dinner there we brought a bottle of wine and they gave us an opener

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    We absolutely loved trying this place. It felt incredibly exclusive, almost like a hidden gem…read moretucked away from everything else. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, the service was exceptional, attentive, welcoming, and seamless. The drinks were amazing, and every dish we had was truly exquisite. Calling it Michelin-star quality almost feels like an understatement. Everything was crafted with such care and precision. To top it all off, we even got to see the chef, who took a moment to say hello.. it made the experience feel even more special and personal. We'll definitely be back.

    Stopped in on a Friday night and so happy we did! This place is hidden in the back through Frontera…read moregrill, down some stairs, but what a great find. We were lucky to come for happy hour and enjoyed every food option on the menu short list (yum croquettes, chicken and the chefs special taco!) as well as a strawberry margarita and Mezcal old fashioned. Flavors were fantastic and the margarita was not too sweet. Finished off with pulpo (what a fun, tender yet crunchy take!), bone marrow (so decadent and relatively large portion with crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside bread), and ceviche (I think it had sesame oil? What a delight). Not a surprise, since I've always loved chef Rick Bayless, and chef Jackie is great as well. Came with two kiddos and they were very accommodating with kids menu and coloring options.

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    This place is a gem! I stopped in on a cold afternoon and ordered the pozole. I hadn't had pozole…read morein years but it was a family tradition growing up, and this bowl hit me right in the heart. It was absolutely delicious! Perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. The service was outstanding, and the made-to-order churro was the perfect sweet finish. Do yourself a favor and order the dirty horchata if it's available--it was phenomenal.

    It was a decent meal but not the best I've had, and definately not for Chicago. It's tucked away…read more(ten min walk from magnificent mile). Their guacamole is pretty good and can come loaded with a lot of toppings. I recommend getting them on the side so it's not overwhelming the flavor of the guac itself. The chips were a little stale and extra hard. I had the crispy eggplant griddle and it was good. I could have used a little more spice but the side of salsa verde helped. The churro sundae was the best part of the meal. We also tried the plantains for dessert (simple but pretty good). I did the pineapple spicy marg which was their seasonal one and it was also pretty good. Friends got their steak which looked good. And their pozole looked the best. That's what I would try if I came back. Their service was aggressive... clearing plates as people hurriedly grabbed the last bite off of them, interrupting conversations. But they did check back on us frequently. It's a little small and the footprint is a little awkward. We got the one table for our larger group (10) and needed the reservation to add some predictably into the night. Was it good? Yeah, decent. Would I go back? It's not a no, but there are other more magnificent places in the area. It's Chicago after all.

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    Came across Casa Tulum from several IG posts and wanted to check them out! The restaurant's decor…read moreshows bits of Tulum but you are definitely coming for the food! Once we checked in with the hostess for our reservation we waited ~10 minutes to be seated and quickly greeted by our waiter Guillermo (so sweet and very friendly). We ordered our adult beverages (both very refreshing and tasty especially on a hot summer day) and flautas as an appetizer. The flautas are definitely big enough to share or as an entree. Guillermo provided great food selections and we decided on the quesabirrias and Molcajete. We were both silent for the first 5 minutes because we were enjoying our meal...the flavors were exquisite! Make sure to make a reservation...this was at 5:15 on a Saturday and it was packed! Walk-ins were definitely waiting for a table. Also be prepared that the noise level is a tad loud and the tables are close together.

    Looks like I haven't reviewed this place yet, but went here for a 2nd time tonight. We were going…read moreto watch the Mexico-England match, but it got postponed due to weather, so we ended up just having dinner. Listen, this place is a great find in terms of food and what we like. Unfortunately today, the service was really bad. Liz, was our waitress and consistently showed me attitude, just saying no to things, etc. Just not a good experience at all. I am fine with hearing no, but there's a way to talk when you're hospitality well. On to the food. Red sauce cheese enchilada - good Green sauce cheese echilada - others loved it, but it's too tangy for me Guacamole - fine and better with fresh jalepenos added Veggie Tacos - meh.. probably the worst item of the day Veggie Quesadilla - it was fine to good Based on this trip, I think I would still come back and just hope to not have the same waitress. Btw, the rest of the staff, walking around were very nice and thoughtful, but how much do you really interact with them. So anyway, we'll see how it goes.

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    Cannot believe I haven't been before but lived up to the hype. Shout out to my girl Miranda for her…read moreAMAZING service, great recos and just vibes. Had the chicken fried chicken and it was so rich and decadent. I totally thought I was gonna eat it in one go but alas had to take it to go. Bc the chicken was so rich, Miranda recommended I get the cantarito as a nice acidic counter and she was spot on. Great people watching at the window counter seats. Definitely come back to try more of the menu.

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    Casa Tequila

    Casa Tequila

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    We stopped in here for cinco de mayo and the vibe was fantastic. Marachi bands playing and it was a…read morepacked house. The food was ok. I got their quesabirrias but didn't really stand out to me. The drinks are good are fairly cheap. They have a wide menu offering all of your favorite food options.

    This was my second time going to Casa Tequila. The first time was a couple of years ago for a…read morebirthday dinner, and we decided to repeat that tradition this year. As far as service goes, it was just okay. It took quite a long time to receive our drinks and also to get the check at the end. While it wasn't a huge deal since we had plans afterward, we definitely felt like we were waiting longer than necessary. After finishing our meal, we waited at least 15 minutes for the check. Again, not the end of the world, but worth noting in case management sees this. The food itself was pretty fantastic. The chips and salsa were great and tasted very fresh. The salsa was especially good, so credit where it's due. We ordered the molcajete with an extra side of rice. While it was tasty, it was disappointing portion-wise. There was only one thin slice of chicken and one thin slice of steak, along with some chorizo. The thin portions made the dish feel overpriced. I've had molcajetes at many other Mexican restaurants, and usually they'll at least double the chicken if they're lighter on the steak. If you're ordering this expecting to be full, just know that you may not be. I compared these pics to the video I took in 2023. In 2023, this meal also included a scoop of sour cream, a scoop of guacamole, and pico de gallo on the side. This time our meal didn't include any of this. Also, in 2022 the molcajete included two slices of steak. So I definitely stand by the value has definitely decreased over the years. Flavor-wise, everything was very good. I enjoyed the meal, but we did end up grabbing something small afterward because the portion was pretty light. With the slower service, I also didn't feel inclined to order anything additional or extend our wait any longer. The drinks were pretty good overall. We ordered a skinny margarita and a mojito. It did take quite a while for them to reach our table. The mojito was just okay, but the skinny margarita was honestly one of the best I've ever had. I was pretty shocked when we received the bill and saw an automatic 18% gratuity applied to a party of two. That felt very odd, especially since I was planning to tip more. It left a sour taste in my mouth, particularly because this was a Sunday night around 9:00 p.m. What made it worse is that this policy isn't posted anywhere on the website or on the menu. If management is going to charge an automatic gratuity for parties of two, that information should be clearly printed and visible. While the food was good, I'm rating this place three out of five stars. Between the automatic gratuity and food portions that didn't quite justify the price, the overall experience fell short. I understand that times are tough for restaurants, but as customers we're also paying close attention to where our money is going, and value matters. Skimping off the top and bottom is going to lead to a decrease in return customers. It wasn't my choice to come here, and I'm not sure I would choose to return on my own suggestion.

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    I came here before the Bulls game and was dead set on the steak frites but it wasn't meant to be…read more I started out with the Casablanca (with no grapefruit) and ordered the steak frites medium rare with well done fries. The drink was refreshing and tasty but the meal is where things took a turn. The meat was a bit tough,fatty, had no flavor, and overall wasn't very good. The fries were perfect but I couldn't get with the steak and unfortunately, sent it back. I tried to do it medium but got the same result. I was hurt because everyone's pictures of this dish is what led me in here but they couldn't get it right! Maybe they were having an off night? I have to commend the staff as they were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure everything was to my liking. While they couldn't nail the steaks, they excelled in customer service and care. I'll def make a return visit next time in the area.

    Came here for a work event so this review isn't based on the sit down experience or bar service…read more Keep that in mind. I still would rate this place pretty high because of the wonderful experience we had. There was probably 50-75 from my company and everyone felt like they were being taken care of. There was plenty of servers so it didn't feel too busy or waiting for food/drinks. The food, great. We only had appetizers/tapas and they just kept them flowing in. Every time food was finished / done, the next plate was coming. They were on top of their game. This was my first experience here and with it being so close to my office, I look forward to coming here again. Thank you Roanoke, see you soon! Personal Review: 8.4/10

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