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    El Sabroso

    3.9 (155 reviews)
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    Divey
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    Good for kids

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    Tom G.

    I have been waiting for years to go to this place but because they close at 5 PM and are about a 30-minute walk from the job I never had the chance until recently. This is not a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, but more like a cafe on the loading dock. in the back of the building. But sad to say time and cuvid19 may have pushed this place past its heyday. One nice lady was trying to hold the fort, cooking, serving, and running the register. The selection was limited they had 2 items from a menu that bosted two dozen, and I wanted Bistec, steak with onions, and yellow rice, but they only had Pollo Frito, fried chicken, and Cane Guisado, beef stew. What was unusual was that the cut of beef for the stew was the same you would use for the steak and onions. The Cane Guisado and rice were so so I had better, but it did have the distinct Spanish flavor.

    Carne Guisada (Beef Stew); take-out
    Harris L.

    Visiting El Sabroso is like visiting a throwback from another era, when blue collar industry was more prevalent in New York. El Sabroso has that authentic rough, industrial feel. The small restaurant is set up in a loading dock. There are maybe four seats at the counter, and one separate table that probably seats up to 6 people. I had the Carne Guisada (beef stew) for $8.00, total. Perhaps the restaurant was having an off day, but the beef could have been more tender and stewed longer. The yellow rice and beans were slightly too salty for my tastes, but the hot sauce was amazing. The included "salad" was a few pieces of iceberg lettuce. If you eat in, there is a small bowl of that awesome hot sauce on the restaurant's one table. While I wouldn't return for the beef stew, I would give El Sabroso another chance and try something else.

    Pernil
    Michelle K.

    Overall a great meal and a very generous portion but it seemed underseasoned. They do have a great hot sauce which is ACTUALLY hot but it wasnt super flavorful. It was a great filling meal that really fulfilled my craving, but not sure if i will be back

    Audra M.

    Find it, and you win. Have the goat. Or the anything else. This place is a Garment District hidden gem!

    Beef stew
    Jeff K.

    Nice spot on 37th St, near 8th avenue, in Manhattan. I spotted this place on Yelp and since it was closeby Penn station, I figured I'd give it a try. I don't think I read the reviews thoroughly, because I had difficulty finding the place. I had to search for this place by address number and even when I found it, I was still a bit confused. This place is inside of a loading dock. You enter through two push doors and you see a counter. You order your food at the counter and either take it to go or eat it at the counter or at a makeshift table, that's off to the side. I tried the beef stew here. The stew comes with yellow rice and some salad. The stew is pretty good, but the portion sizes are pretty small. At $8 it's not a bad deal, but it would be a better deal with a larger portion.

    Anna H.

    Had El Sabroso bookmarked since my eyes were fixated on one of my colleagues Pablo B.'s lunch. I finally came here today with one of my colleagues. Indeed definitely a hole-in-the-wall with a lot space for the seating area. Small kitchen with a counter top for extra seating. Me and my colleague both ordered the Steak with Fried Onions (Bistec Encebollado) but I had her splash some of special made hot sauce. We quickly walked back as it was super windy today. Plastic knives sucks at cutting through the steak so I ripped it up with my hands to enjoy the yummy steak better. Next time I need to ask for more sauce from those delicious beans over the yellow rice. Mama like cheap lunch spots!

    Torie W.

    This place is cash only!! Amazing rice with delicious meat, some beans and a tiny bit of lettuce. It's $6 for roast pork, which I've split into two meals with the rice given, so it's an amazing deal. There's also the cheapest and most delicious oxtail I've had in NYC. $7.5, which includes tax too. Seriously I'm not sure how they make money here, no frills but delicious food. Go and you won't regret it!

    Escabeche.  Delicioso.
    May C.

    I've had El Sabroso so many times before and I have loved it every time. Unfortunately, our last visit was not the best. The escabeche was good, the chuleta frita was dry and over cooked, the gaspacho was not fresh like every other time. I love El Sabroso, but was disappointed last visit on 12/30/19....

    Owner Tony
    Marilyn C.

    They only take cash . I just arrived in town and as soon as I checked in, i headed out for a quick bite. I google Spanish places to eat near me. El sabroso called my attention because it was within walking distance from my hotel . I walked there , you can miss the place really easy . The entrance to the this eatery is a loading dock kind of place . Just open the door and bumm!you are there . As soon as I saw city workers eating there , I knew the place would be good. It's a two person operation , there is a small booth and one or two table on the left side. This place is unique. I liked it immediately ! The owner Tony was very nice . We chatted a bit . He has been at that locAtion for 16 years . It is very small. You will get really Good home cooked Ecuadorian food. They have a menu ,but sometimes they don't serve what's in the menu (remember it's two person operation ) . You have to go there willing to be flexible with your meals. I opted for rice , stew and bean with a bit of salad , and it was great. They only take cash , so come in with cash in hand no bills larger than 20 please . They are open five days a week . And the owner Tony told me that perhaps they will open on Saturday starting in April ( call ahead to double check on this ) as of now they open Saturday and Sunday . Here are some pictures of the entrance , the place itself , my meal and the owners Tony . If you go here and enjoy leave a nice review for them . God bless

    baked chicken (large drumstick/thigh w/ yellow rice, salad, beans) $6

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