5 star food is GREAT!! They have these bacon wrapped shrimps that are to die for! We tried the fajitas today and they were amazing, order the shrimp and steak you won't regret it. We also tried the mole enchiladas today and they are so good! Definitely a place we will keep coming back to for years to come! Our bartender was so nice and recognized us even though we haven't been there for a while, she's amazing! Thank you and happy eating! read more

I've been coming to Sabroso for years & every time is a new experience! The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The drinks are just as amazing--creative, refreshing, and perfectly made. My favorite is their Mole Enchiladas, the sauce is so rich & out of this world! The ambiance was such a vibe, with great music and a fun, welcoming atmosphere that made us want to stay and enjoy ourselves. The servers are all so nice & I definitely feel like it's a family event every time, they really know how to make you feel at right at home! The bartenders (Jose, Liz & Ricardo) are always friendly, attentive, and really know how to make a great drink. Overall, the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are always all on point. Definitely a place I highly recommend to friends & family read more

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I came here for dinner last night with my best friend. I arrived around 6:15pm, easily found parking, and was seated right away. We both ordered the enchiladas combo. I got the carne asada with red sauce, the shredded chicken with green sauce and it comes with rice and beans. We also ordered chips & salsa. It's definitely not the type of place that serves free unlimited chips and salsa so that was a bummer. However, my entree was delicious. read more

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5 stars Fresh off a day at Disney, we wandered into Sabroso! like two slightly sun-dazed adventurers in search of treasure. The staff greeted us like long-lost friends and cheerfully helped us navigate the menu. The beer arrived ice-cold (a small miracle after a day of walking), and the food? Genuinely delicious. The kind of delicious that makes you start eyeing the rest of the menu with pure confidence, knowing anything you point at would probably taste just as magical. Highly recommend for post-Disney recovery. We'll be back for more. read more

They must have sold the place cause it's now next door to the original location. The service was painstakingly slow. I had to literally get up after thirty minutes to ask for water. They charge for everything. Even plain chips which they didn't before. The food is so bland and stale. The place was dirty with crumb all over the tables despite there being several empty one. I have nooooo idea what happened. I don't recommend this place. It's an embarrassment to restaurants. All the five stars belong to the old location which was next door. Don't be fooled yall. read more

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If you're looking for a laid back, sit down-restaurant, this is your place. They also have nice outdoor seating as well. Service is usually good. I like their spicy grilled pineapple marg. I've gotten a couple of their specials- usually all good. Beware of the diablo shrimp dish, had a bad tummy ache from the spice. Their green tamales are ok. I like their birria quesadillas. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Green tamales - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Haven't been here since they moved to the bigger location and it's still an amazing place! The food is great, the flavor is there, and the little bar patio area is perfect for their cumbia night. Drinks are great tasting, from the old fashioned to the Paloma, everything was excellent! Service is top notch, everyone is willing to help and or serve even if it isn't their job. Def returning with more friends and family. read more

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DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE GRAND MARNIER COCKTAIL Always enjoyed coming here just for the fun of it with family or myself. Food is great and ambiance is nice now that they opened their Buf location next door. The only thing being I attended a company holiday brunch here as well and they seemed much more unprepared for it. Food took a while and some got messed up. Things were squished in and awkward for seating because of the weather. I was told it just wasn't what the company originally was told or wanted but in any way, I can't fight my own enjoyments when I go! read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

First time trying Sabroso since the remodel, and it has a nice vibe to it! Huge bar area and feels more modern. They also have a patio area as well. Food is just as delicious as before! Some recommendations is the carne asada nachos! The tortillas are super good, really enjoyed the garlic shrimp plate, and of course had to make tacos out of them with their delicious tortillas! The carne asada plate was good as well! They also have happy hour and specials! read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Let's start off with how much this place has changed from the original location to its new upscale one. It's like I walked into a fancy Chili's tbh. There was nothing that screamed Mexican about this place to me. Just because you hang a Mexican flag and serve Mexican food doesn't make this place "Authentic Mexican." I am not going to lie this place is catering to a certain race now and deterring from where they originated from. I heard more old school music like the temptations and the delfonics on the speakers which made me laugh. Who are we trying to scare away with loud and proud Mexican music? It wasn't until about 15-20 minutes later when I finally heard a song in Spanish, Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican. Not dissing though. I am not going to knock the food because it was pretty good. The Chicken Milanesa Torta was just ok for my taste and not worth trying again that's for sure. I would just try a different style plate next time. The California burrito was too trendy for me and I shouldn't have gotten it but that's on me. But the PORK TAMALE! Definitely get that! It's worth a try. Now down to service. Marbella was our server I believe at least that's the name on the receipt since she never said her name. Took our drink order and didn't come back with our drinks for very long time. And she wasn't even the one who brought our drinks to us. Nor was she the one that brought our food to us. I was facing the bar and facing the seat that I posted on the picture where she was resting the whole time. And it was not busy at all. Multiple people checked on us when we were seated multiple times. And she only checked on us once. She did however made sure to sit down more than she checked on her tables. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - That's our server facing away from us. The whole time when we needed her. - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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. read more

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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). read more

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My word!!! I am from the Fresno area. On vacation for my birthday. We love this area. Found This hidden gem on our way out back home! Best Mexican food I have had in a long time. Authentic, delicious, fresh. Above five stars. I got the three rolled tacos, they were crispy and smothered in their delicious guacamole and sour cream. I finished them all and kicked my plate clean! 10/10! I also got the churros which taste home made and delicious, everything was hot, fresh and crispy. The staff was super nice and accommodating, quick service. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Three rolled tacos with guacamole and sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Been coming to sabroso every since they had the small og location. So happy they expanded and open a new place. The food here is still bomb and always consistent. To be honest, everything is good on the menu. Before I always order the shrimp with garlic /diabla sauce, one day I decided to try something new, the shrimp with half mushroom half diabla sauce, now it is my new favorite dish. The sauce is so bomb and delicious, the peruano beans so good, love the fresh home made tortillas. Lastly, the wings are a must get, its a mixture of garlic, buffalo and diabala sauce and its one of the bests wings Ive had. Sabroso is my all time favorite mexican restaurant. read more

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Great food, great talents, the recipe is passed down for generations however it's talented. It's tasty and flavorful, u gotta try it for yourself. Thank you sabroso! read more

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Came here for dinner with our friends. The food was better than expected, the drinks were great and the atmosphere was good. Service was super friendly and they were very accommodating. Parking was ample in the plaza so no complaints at all. read more

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We stepped out of our comfort zone and tried two new items today... A Chicken tamale with green sauce and toppings (not pictured) oops we devoured it before I took a photo . Very good ! Great amount of chicken inside . Second we got the two enchiladas plate . We tired carne asada and el pastor with red sauce ... they were both great ! But the el pastor was a standout ! Excellent We had a great server as always but today we had Chris and he was very knowledgeable and helpful with our selections . read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Sabro beans , chicken tamale & enchiladas (carne asada & el pastor ) - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Perla and Andrea are the best! So friendly and bubbly and made my first time experience great. My family came here on a holiday and we were able to walk-in without a reservation. The ambience is modern with a traditional Mexican vibe. I'm definitely coming back again. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Cadillac Margarita and non-alcoholic Corona Michelada with Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The food is really good. It's the time it takes to get the food that's the problem. We were seated at 7:20pm and didn't get our food until almost an hour after we ordered. Meanwhile, 3 nearby tables that were seated way after us received their food. This seems to be a consistent problem here based on other reviews so I do hope that they reorganize the kitchen better. As far as service, our waitress was nice but we didn't get checked on much in the 45+ minutes it took for our food to arrive. Had she checked in with us, it would've given us the opportunity to ask her about our food and maybe receive it sooner. However, the other staff members who checked us in, seated us, filled our drinks, bartender, etc. - they were great. We ordered their molcajete, quesabirria, asada taco salad, guacamole, chips and salsa, and elote. Everything was delicious. Only 2 complaints was that 1) they charge for chips and salsa and 2) they charged me for extra dressing without letting me know it was an extra charge and I didn't even get the extra dressing. Overall, I can see why the restaurant is popular and I would probably come back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Sabroso moved! I was quiet shocked to see that they got a new building (same parking lot as old building). It is beautiful inside, the food is still delicious, and the service was great. It was also great to hear that they family that originally opened the restaurant is still around. Prices have gone up, but that is the case for everywhere! The chile verde is still bomb, chips and tortillas are homemade, and salsas remind me of the kind my mom would make when I was younger. Overall a great experience and I cannot wait to come back. read more

Food was decent but we asked for small things like extra sour cream & extra queso fresco and they didn't disclose it was an extra $2 for each! I understand things aren't free but if it's more than 50cents it should be told to customers, if we knew we would've not ordered it. My boyfriend also asked if the enchiladas were spicy and our server said "yeah I can bring you spicy sauce" and walked away. Only to find out after finishing our meal it was $5 just for the sauce. We are highly disappointed because we liked the food enough but adding almost $10 in undisclosed charges is insane. Our server did not seem new to serving so I'm unsure why she didn't think to let us know these prices Oh yeah there was also a small hair in my boyfriend's last bite. Our server saw us recognize the hair and pick it out and didn't offer a small discount or anything. We didn't fuss about that because he ate his entire meal otherwise, just be weary about undisclosed prices and hair in food. read more

The food was delicious! I got the carne asada wet burrito that thing was massive and also got the chile verde that was so good the meat was tender and tortillas are hand made. And I didn't get a chance to take a picture but the chips with beans and chorizo were amazing! Highly recommend it! The place can get very lively and my server was very kind and helped me choose what to get. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Carne asada wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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

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Sabroso Came On My Feed On IG And Had To Check Them Out! This Is Their New Location And Its Beautiful Inside And The Patio! When I Say Everyone Was Super Nice I Mean Every Single One Of The Team Were Super Friendly! Daniel Was Our Server And He Was On Point On The Menus Knowledge And Explained Every Dish We Had Questions On! He Knew All Ingredients On Each Dish! And The Food Was Beyond My Expectations! You Can See And Taste Freshness In Their Dishes! Definitely Coming Back! Thank You! Delicious! Quick Shutout To An Older Gentleman (Didn't Get His Name) That Was Helping All The Tables By Making Sure Everyone In The Restaurant Was Taken Care Of! Gracias! read more

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I ordered a chicken burrito to go at 7:25 pm on a Sunday night. After waiting for 20 mins, I had to wait for the staff again to get my attention. Looks like the kitchen never made my burrito until I told him what's taking so long. After telling them, that's when they started making it. Over all I waited for 35 minutes for a chicken burrito, I rarely write any reviews here but them wasting my time with no consideration really hit a nerve. That's how serious poor their service is. I usually go to taco grill In Westminster bc it's always go to spot but it was closed. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Had an industry event here and was quite happy that I now know where to go when I'm craving for garlic shrimp. The best garlic shrimp (Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo in the menu) I've had that's near my place! The way they serve this was perfect - Mexican style, so the plate came with rice, beans and warm tortilla. The servers were great - polite, personable and efficient, especially the lady manager who was very professional and knowledgeable of her product. Told us that the place is a family business and had been operating it for years. The atmosphere and interior of the restaurant is a mix of relaxation and celebration..a great hangout place. ONE IMPORTANT TIP though-- make sure you ask if there's any additional charge for extras. Our group wasn't happy with the additional $3 charge that showed up on our individual bills. When we placed our orders, we were asked how spicy we want our dish to be. Most of us asked for medium and were never told that they'd charge extra for it. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - My yummy Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Ordered food to go and ordered extra salsa (confirmed i was fine paying extra) They charged me and gave me no salsa at all. 0/10 mexican restaurant i would recommend that nobody goes here unless you like to eat mexican food without salsa read more

If I could leave 0 stars I would! Got here around 11:30am it is now 12:15 and I still yet have ordered my food while 2 other parties showed up and got there food already and got to order before us Michelada was MID! Not good AT ALL! They charge for everything even the basic chips and salsa bad service! Will NEVER come back and don't recommend it either read more

I bookmarked this place a long time ago after watching Diners Drive ins and Dives. I finally made it. The restaurant is nice with both indoor and outdoor seating. You can see the kitchen and where the fresh tortillas are made. I ordered the two cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. I also had chips and salsa. Everything tasted good. The beans were soupy but perhaps a style I never had. Service was very good. The restaurant was in a dead zone where I had no internet. I couldn't check in. If I'm ever in this part of town I'd return. read more

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We've been looking for a good molcajete spot and we have finally found one after two years! The food is literally the best you will ever have and it's made with lots of love. The pricing for food is also very reasonable for just how amazing it taste. The staff was phenomenal, everyone was friendly and very helpful and informative. We had the pleasure of having Marbella and Luis serving us and they were attentive to us the whole time. We will most definitely be back to try all the other yummy looking dishes there. We will also be letting all our family and friends know about this place! The restaurant is also very beautiful inside and very well lit for someone who has a vision impairment but still had a nice ambiance to it. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Love the new location! They have a chic ambiance and a fancy new bar. Staff is just as friendly and welcoming as ever. To start, we got spiced pineapple and strawberry coconut margaritas. We ordered the potato taquitos as an appetizer. For our entrees, we got the carnitas torta and camaron en crema. Spiced Pineapple Marg- They are generous with alcohol which is always a plus! The pineapple flavor is nice and strong and you get a spicy kick at the end. Strawberry Coconut Marg- This is a blended drink that reminds me of a tropical island. The strawberry is nice and sweet and the coconut adds a lovely creaminess. Very refreshing! Potato Taquitos- Served hot with a crispy interior, filled with creamy potatoes and drizzled with crema. You get a side of guacamole that ties the flavors together. Carnitas Torta- The bun has a nice crusty exterior and soft and fluffy interior. Carnitas is tender and juicy and bursting with flavor. You get a generous amount of veggies and guac to add extra texture and flavor. Camaron En Crema- The shrimp is fresh and tender. The mushroom sauce is rich, creamy, and seasoned to perfection. You get a side of rice, peruano beans, and house-made corn tortillas. Delicious and filling! Wonderful place for good food! read more

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Came here after a friend saw the great rating and wanted to go with me. It's in fact a great place to hang out with friends! I loved their patio and bar seating. The highlight is the workers are all so helpful and check in to make sure everyone is have a great time. Great location with plenty of parking. The food is also very delicious. All the flavors were fantastic. I just wish my plate wasn't 26$! But having a famous chef's approval will do that. I wish they had complimentary chips and salsa and better horchata. I tried a friend's blood orange Paloma and it was sweet just like how I like it. So I recommend treating yourself to an alcoholic drink here. I wish I did! read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

It been like a year since my wife and I been here since my wife was pregnant. But we were finally able to come back and visit this restaurant with our daughter for her first outing. We were surprise that they changed building to a bigger one in the same plaza. They also changed the name from Sabroso Mexican Grill to Sbaroso Mexican Kitchen. The new location is much more modern, a bigger space, outdoor seating, a bar inside and a viewing window where you can see them making the handmade tortillas. They also updated their menu as well but the entree we like are still there. We even saw some familiar faces and they remember us as well. My wife got her chicken mole and I got my carne asada plate. They don't have strawberry fanta anymore so I got a coke for my drink and my wife got her horchata. They also charge for chips and salsa now so just be aware. Our food came out quick and it was delicious like we remember. The previous time I been here, the service was slow but this experience was much better. I also got some carne asada and shrimp blacken tacos to go as well. I'm happy to see this place growing and can't wait to come back to catch up with the manager Sam. read more

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Yelpers came through, in the area and wanted some Mexican food. We found this spot on Yelp and loved it. Turns out it was Guy Fieri's pick on Diners. Drive-ins and Dives. Place is not a dive or other labels but what it has is AMAZING food. We had Chamorro and it was delish. The corn side as an appetizer, and birrira tacos. Will be back to try the other recommended dishes. Specifically chili verde, everyone nearby was ordering that. Strong recommendation if you up this way go here. Only thing bad is the salsa while it has great flavor it is too gringo. Chips and Salsa $3.00 needs a spicy salsa option. Mild is no bueno. It's made fresh and you can tell the chef roasted it etc but personally I want a kick to go with the fresh chips and a cold beer. Michelin Star worthy dishes here. Go! read more

Great service great customer service great food and drinks. One of the best Mexican spot I've been to in a while. Service was 5 star service had a huge group of 20 people and everyone walked out impressed with the quality of food and drinks and service. Sam had some of the best quality service I've seen in a very long time. Very rare to see know and days. read more

Hands down immediately when you walk in you know you're in the right place. Their selection of tequila at the bar is amazing. The ambience hits Home like nobody's business and the service was absolutely to die for its 20 out of 20 read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Our food - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Some of the best Mexican food coming from a 1st gen Mexican. Service was out of the ballpark. Everyone was SO nice! The restaurant is a hidden gem, with a modern ambiance inside. Will be coming back and bringing family. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Now that I've been here a few times, I have noticed one thing. Service is great but they have taken a long time to bring the bill, even when it is not busy. I hope it doesn't keep happening because I am planning to come back often read more