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    Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen

    4.3 (4.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Brendan V.

    Sabroso the last time I went here was close to 8 years ago and oh how have they changed. The environment is definitely upscale and the ambient lighting is perfect. Great for a date night. I can also say the servers are very personable and kind. The only down side to this is that they don't offer free chips. I don't know if all places are the same now, but I am definitely use to the tortilla chips being complimentary. Also I don't recommend the ceviche the tostada-to-ceviche ratio was off. Now the other food. I order the al pastor tacos and the governor tacos. Both tacos are fantastic in taste, great tortilla and meat was nice. I also thought the pickled red onions was a great touch. Overall the food was tasty, but things I couldn't overlook. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish. I will say I will be back because I smelt something amazing/buttery and smoky just to figure what that dish was.

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    James A.

    Highlighted by Guy Fieri on Triple-D, Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen is located in Garden Grove, as a corner restaurant in the Harbor Plaza. It is very much an upscale Mexican restaurant, with a large and gorgeous dining area with a large bar and open kitchen. My wife and I stopped in for lunch before going to the nearby Angel's stadium for a ballgame, and found the food to be decent and the service to be excellent. It's a busy plaza, but the large parking lot provided plenty of parking spots. We were greeted at the door by our soon-to-be server, Andrea, and she was engaging and informative throughout our stay. This is the sort of hostess that I take recommendations from, so proceeded that way. Our waters were kept full throughout, and numerous servers stopped by to make sure we were OK. The food came out in stages, all clearly made-to-order, and staged really well. Chips and Salas ($3) - not complementary, but having free refills. It's worth getting for the price, as the chips are all freshly made from the homemade corn tortillas. And the two salsas were good. Signature Tamale ($9) - it seems expensive for just one tamale, but it was really good, with a good ratio of masa and carnitas. Two - three would have filled me up. Taquitos ($15) - 3 short but fat deep-fried wrapped tortilla around shredded chicken. My wife enjoyed it, especially dipped in the salsa from our appetizers. Camarones En Crema ($25 plus $3 for Diabla) - adding the Diabla was a mistake for me (I asked for light diabla...if this is low, I don't want to know what medium is), and I paid for it about an hour later. But the dish itself was good, with a strong mushroom flavor, consisting of 7 really good jumbo tail-on shrimp, cooked perfectly (with that light chewiness I seek). It came with an OK rice and refried beans. My original intention was to get the garlic version of this, but will probably go with more tamales next time. They do accept reservations, no longer through Yelp, but through one of the POS providers (Toast I think).

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    Katia P.

    In town for the weekend and found this spot on Yelp. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Made up for the entire experience. Staff was welcoming, always checked on us, replenished without asking. Top notch service. The food was good. The tacos gobernador were great. The chips were crispy and the cheese, beans, guac combo was yummy. The tamale was good too. The enchilada was ok. Chile verde as well. Drinks were good though. Overall the experience was great. Everyone there was having a nice time and the place was nice, big and clean. We'll come back.

    Tacos gobenador 8/10 no crunch but delicious
    Alane C.

    My whole table did the yumm noise after their first bite! The service was awesome she even gave us flan for the birthday girl

    Menu - no aka cart items
    John S.

    Stopped by Sabroso! Mexican Restaurant in Garden Grove for lunch today. OK you gotta give them props for having an exclamation point "!" In their name...way to prime the pump!!! I wasn't super hungry, so I was hoping for some à la carte options--but they don't do à la carte. Also went in craving crispy tacos and learned they don't offer hard shell tacos, despite some info floating around on Yelp. Small expectations, reset moment . This spot has a legit history though. Years back, it got national love from celeb Chef Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives game, and they still feature a few of the dishes he highlighted--worth checking out if you're a fan. They've recently moved to a new location in the same parking lot, and here's the funny part: you can still see the shell of the old restaurant sitting there. Once you look at it, you immediately realize... yeah, that place needed an upgrade. It was pretty rundown. The new space feels like Sabroso got a second life--upgraded bar, cleaner look, better vibe. A proper resurrection. I went with the blackened chicken salad and it delivered. Juicy, well-seasoned chicken with a nice smoky kick, crisp fresh greens, and a bright cilantro dressing that actually had some personality--not the bottled afterthought kind. Solid choice when you want flavor without the food coma. But the real win was the service. The staff was "hustling"...attentive waitress, other team members jumping in, lots of genuine smiles. That kind of energy goes a long way and honestly elevated the whole experience. I'll always have a soft spot for the old gritty Sabroso, but seeing where they are now... this glow-up makes sense. Sometimes change is for the better. Give the new spot a shot.

    Angela V.

    Great service and amazing food! Chill vibe and everyone is so friendly. Our server Liz had some amazing recommendations and they did not disappoint!!! Looking forward to going back.

    Victor C.

    Went there and was amazing!! There food absolutely awesome. Service was perfect not one waiter wasn't doing there job. Ambiance was also so perfect!! If I could give 10 stars I would

    Chicken Tamale
    Ashley L.

    This Mexican restaurant is such a hidden gem in Anaheim. They moved to a bigger location and you can see their old location in the same plaza because they still have their pictures there. I came to grab dinner with my friends here and we had a great time. They were very busy and doing the best they can for us. They have patio seating but we sat near the bar. I got the taco with asada, my friends for the burrito and chicken tamale. The food were delicious and the portion size filled us up.

    Natalia D.

    This was the first time visiting this restaurant, they are located as part of a shopping center, that way there's plenty of parking, as soon as you entrance, the waitress Andrea greeting me with joy, she literally knows how to welcome people. And after that she offered me the specials, also the regular menu, and indicate me the next coming event. The tables are not to close, so you can talk and feel good going to the restroom if you need, but the way even the restroom was clean and full loaded with toilet paper, cover seats, etc. I get the green Chile plate it has pork meat, very good size, they charge for the chips and salsa, I got them but didn't eat them. I was concentrated more on my plate, they have good music and not to loud, if you go to talk you can do that, also they can give you service outdoor they have a few tables and chairs. This is a family restaurant because they have a picture at the entrance, I'll return for sure soon to try more of the options they have. As far for my personal experience I recommend this restaurant. For the happy hour for drinks and Andrea mentioned also a happy hour on food, for more details contact them.

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    Tisha T.

    Stopped in while in Anaheim for a tournament ended up so glad I did. To start the service was friendly and fast. We ordered the pork chili verde and it was everything you want it to be--tender, tangy, and packed with flavor without being too heavy. The beef tamale was another win: super moist, filling, and honestly one of the better ones I've had in a while. I also grabbed a Modelo michelada and was surprised in the best way. The spice around the rim had this little touch of sweetness that balanced everything out. Refreshing, easy to sip, and absolutely worth ordering again. Overall, worth the trip for a satisfying meal that hit all the right notes. Would definitely come back.

    Lish S.

    I said I would be back and here I am .... Enjoying the ambiance, with great music, service and amazing tasteful food and drinks!

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    Amazing food! Everything I have tried has been amazing! Drinks are good , and the staff is AMAZING! Great place to go to enjoy a nice meal!

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    Are reservations recommended for a Thursday night at 6:30?

    No, not necessary unless it is a holiday weekend!

    What are the prices?

    Look at their menu online or the pictures of the menu to get an idea. I posted some photo of their menu on their yelp page

    Are the pork or chicken tamales spicy hot? I'm trying to find tamales that are made with little or no hot spices.

    They are very accommodating. Specify and order with confidence.

    Are the Beans, Rice, and enchilada sauces red and green all vegetarian? beans - do they have lard?…

    Not vegan or vegetarian. Authentic Mexican food with lard.

    Do you have vegan rice and beans?

    Haircut place for kiddos

    Do they have mariachis?

    Never seen any the many times we've been there. It's a small intimate dining area so there wouldn't be enough room.

    Do you have outside dinning or take out only?

    I didn't see any outdoor dining.. there's a bench outside next to where you'd park the car but I wouldn't eat there.

    Where's the menu? The web adress link is to a place that sells grill lights and barbecue sauce.

    Here is the web address to the menu. https://www.sabrosomexicangrill.com/

    What did Guy F. Eat here?

    Chamorro (Slow Cooked Beef in Red Chile), Pork Tamales and Chile Verde

    Do you sell tamales by dozen?

    Yes we do. We carry pork, chicken, and rajas (cheese).

    What are must-have dishes to eat here?

    Anything with carne asada! Especially the carne asada plate Chicken tamales (green tamales) The… Read more

    So they have gluten free options? My wife is severely affected by gluten.

    For that you will have to ask them to be safe.

    Do they cater?

    Call 714-721-9259 for catering.

    The owner said the refried beans are vegetarian, but the server told me they have chicken stock. She also said the rice, which is listed as vegetarian, has chicken stock. Does anyone know if that's true?

    I do not know. But, most all refried beans I know if are fried with pork lard or bacon sometimes. I am allergic to pork and I am able to eat these beans. They only told me the beans are not fried with pork. Sorry.

    Are their beans made with lard/pork?

    Both our refried Peruano and black beans are vegetarian. However, our Sabroso! Beans contain homemade chorizo chunks which is type of pork meat.

    Are there taco Tuesday specials?

    Hello James, I've only been there once. Honestly I don't believe that have "Taco Tuesday's" but everything on their menu is a reasonable price. (714) 537-7080, just in case. ENJOY!!

    How busy are Sunday late mornings? There would be three of us around 11:00-11:30. Would we be waiting forever for a table?

    Not at all you will be fine usually it gets busy a bit later

    Donde tienen más lugares?

    Solo hay una ubicación 13129 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843, teléfono (714) 537-7080

    Do they take reservations?

    We called and asked about reservations; at the time, June 2017, they did not. When you arrive, get your name on the list to be seated. Friday and Saturday night [after Disney closes], the restaurant is busy, so plan on a 20-30 minute wait. The… Read more

    Do they have tortillAs de harina hecho a mano?

    Si

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    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine

    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine

    4.1
    (514 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    Had a great dinner here and enjoyed every dish we ordered…read more We started with the salt and pepper calamari, marinated cucumbers, and chicken cartilage. The appetizers were probably my favorite part of the meal. The calamari was crispy and well-seasoned, the cucumbers were refreshing, and the chicken cartilage had that perfect crunchy texture. For the mains, we ordered the siu mai with pork and shrimp, shrimp fried rice, crab roe wheat noodles, and steamed cod with black bean sauce. The steamed cod was fresh and tender, definitely one of the highlights of the night. To finish, we had the egg yolk buns and mango sago pudding. The egg yolk buns were delish and perfect way to end dinner. The service was amazing. Everyone was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was also on point great for a date night or perfect for catching up with friends.

    purchased one order of the new fan tuan item to-go. total was just $13. was told by cashier i'd…read morewait 20-30 min for the item. instead, i patiently waited an hour for the item. went up to cashier for an update after 40 minutes of waiting. they told me to wait another 10 min. 10 minutes goes by, I go up to cashier for another update as requested (by now it's been 50 minutes). cashier looks at me lost even though i just saw them 10 minutes ago. cashier then tells me they lost my order. 3-4 staff members are working together to figure out my order. after 5 min, i get told that they will remake my order if they are unable to find my order. i ask if i can instead get a refund, rather than have my order remade if they haven't started it yet (i ordered the item 50 minutes ago?!). cashier talks to another staff. here's the kicker ......... they walk over to a counter with a bunch of to-go bags with names on each one. they take off the tag of someone ELSE'S order (the name was NOT mine), and they hand the bag to me. i saw that this bag that they handed me was sitting there for at least 20 minutes. the food item was cold. they refused to offer a refund (of just $13?), and offered zero acknowledgment of how much time it took them to serve ONE item, which was a total of 50 minutes to serve a SINGULAR food item. the lobby wasn't even half full and there was no line. no "thank you for waiting" no "i apologize for the wait". i've never had any negative experiences with kei concepts, and am always left very pleased w every experience. however, with this particular location, this was incredibly disappointing especially with the staff and their lack of customer service skills.

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    Fan Tuan, available for takeout only, open to 5pm.
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    Strong Water Anaheim

    Strong Water Anaheim

    4.6
    (991 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I had the most amazing time spending my birthday here. The food and drinks are still lingering in…read moremy mind. I can't stop thinking about it. Our server was so attentive. I love the small details they put together to make me feel extra special.

    A tiki bar with good food? I was skeptical, but after my visit, I can see why Strong Water was a…read morefinalist for a James Beard award. I made reservations in advance, which ensured that we were seated indoors. The decor is a mash up of tiki and pirate and the restaurant totally feels like it could be part of the Pirates of the Caribbean. I am not a fan of overly sweet drinks, so our server recommended the Navy Grog, which was perfect. It was my husband's birthday so he got a complimentary shot along with his Mai Tai. They ask you about food allergies when you check in, so the servers already know what to look out for when you order. My daughter has a shellfish allergy, which she didn't offer up at check in, but our server diligently checked to see what type of shellfish was used in the dish she wanted. I ordered a couple of appetizers - Hawaiian garlic shrimp and the Korean braised pork tacos. The shrimp were delicious and came with bread to mop up that delectable sauce. I wasn't expecting much from the Korean braised pork tacos, but those wound up to be my favorite (though the pancake was a little greasy). The pan-seared scallops were nicely done. The weakest dish was the crispy pork ribs - a little on the dry side and could have used a bit more sauce. It was a fun night out. Definitely sit inside if you can. It may be dark but I feel like the outside seating loses out on the tiki experience. Validated 2-hour parking in the public garage. You have to sign up for an account on your phone and then scan the QR code for validation but it's pretty seamless.

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    The Blind Rabbit

    The Blind Rabbit

    4.5
    (3.5k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$

    Surprisingly, I've never been to a speakeasy locally (only when traveling!) and this experience…read moregenuinely made me feel like I was somewhere far away. The space is hidden and intimate, and once you're inside, it really does feel exclusive in the best way. It adds to the whole experience and makes it feel like a true escape. The food was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and they were also accommodating with our dietary restrictions, which I really appreciated. Overall, such a fun and memorable night. Definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time -- it's a small space with only 30 spots and fills up quickly.

    Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.

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    Club 616

    Club 616

    4.6
    (187 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    When I said "Bar" and "Santa Ana" in the Yelp search - of course it said "Club 616" in the first…read morespot - OF COURSE IT SAID 616!!! I was lucky enough to stumble across this gem of the center of OC when they first opened - and I am proud to be a regular here. I don't know how to go somewhere else - because I feel like the staff are giant gems in this jewel of a spot. Winters is a curator of boozy information that has helped me learn about "gin" and "root beer whiskey" so I can sound like an adult-ish purveyor, when really I know close to nothing except being a willing student to his creations. Dan the Man and Jacob always see me raise my hand in the corner of the bar, like the student I am, and have been willing to fill in the blanks for me when I know I am of thirst, but do not have the words for what to order. Every person working in the well has treated me with kindness - they have taken the time to get to know me, and I will be forever appreciative of how they have taken care of me over the years. But the real joy has been the transformation that this spot has for building a community of people in Santa Ana for real recognizing real. I have been bringing my Dad with me to play pool for the past few years. Sometimes people ask me if he plays professionally, I am terrible, and my skill incline is slow, he is patient and plays with the same level craftiness that the staff offer the cocktails. My Dad is always stoked when we have time to go have a few hours of games at 616 - especially now that there are regulars on 4th street that are excited to see that he is there playing - and they rush to write their names on the chalkboard to challenge him - or beat him in a game they really earned the W. On lazy Sundays, I watch couples sit with their drink, listening to Jazz, and watching my Dad whoop my ass while making amazing shots. I am forever grateful to Memo who sometimes takes a break from his shift behind the bar to give my dad an actual challenge - which allows me the chance to watch my Dad enjoy fellowship around the table. Knowing the table was a relic of the bars former self, and knowing the history that this spot has in Santa Ana is a reminder that so much around us can change - but it is those moments of the crack of the rack, the cheer of getting the combo shot, and the shake of hands when it's over that shows that it's not just about the pool table - but about the energy of a place that is welcoming and curated by people who care about what they do - and care about who comes through their doors. Thank you Jason and Mike B to bringing this to 4th St and supporting the community that was already here - and for building a community for the future. Thank you to Christina and Brandon for always having amazing pictures, decor, and fun events at 616 that help introduce new folks into this great spot. Time is short. Learn about Root Beer Whiskey. Write your name on the Chalk Board. No one lives forever.

    I love the vibe here. It's about the energy and atmosphere for sure. Reminiscent of the bars /…read moreclubs in Baja California or Mexico in general, it's lively with a back patio area and even like a taquero there, at least on weekends. The drat beer selection is solid and the cocktails are well crafted. Highly recommend this spot. One of my favorite it's Downtown Stabba Ana

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    Shaken Not Shy cocktail
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