My son, daughter, and I were looking for a place away from all the attractions and tourist of Disneyland. Happened to find this place stop in the parking lot and give it a try. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint. When we're in the area will be returning. read more

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

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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!

Sabroso! Has been a staple here for many years. They recently moved and renovated to a larger space in the same shopping center. The renovation is beautiful and welcoming. My husband got the blackened shrimp enchiladas and I got a carnitas torta. Everything was perfect and reasonably priced. Their salsa is my fav! read more

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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Service needs so much improvent! Servers are all over the place on their cells phones or having private conversations. We got no service whatsoever- we keep giving this place a chance hoping for good service but we always keep getting let down. This was now our last visit for sure. It's unfortunate bc the food is good. Example: we sat down and we timed 13 minutes before our server even acknowledged us. We ordered chips and salsa with our food order as a an appetizer, the food and chips came together. Pointless. We only timed it bc of previous experience and me and my husband challenged whos guess would be closer After we ate and finished- 18 minutes for us to get attention and our tab. We just gave them our card so we can leave. We got our food and not once did our server stop by. NOT ONCE did we speak to her after we ordered. but we saw her chitchatting around. We had to pull the other staff (non servers) to get us something. Just a bitter experience- So long read more

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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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. read more

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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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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

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

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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. read more

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As we entered staff was friendly and we were quickly greeted. Our server came over quickly and we ordered drinks and dinner. Restaurant was closing soon. I ordered enchilada plate 1 red 1 green with cheese rice and beans. I felt the portions were off. Maybe because the end of shift? Beans were good but I wished I had more rice which had flavor and rarely do I ever find both I like and food came out hot. Enchiladas were cheeselicious and the red was great flavor the green sauce was a bit tangy for my taste. However I would order them both again. I didn't read the menu that well but I didn't see that it came with onions and cilantro on top of the enchiladas. I don't like raw onions. So yes to my fault for not reading the menu correctly. The other plate was garlic shrimp (ajo) very good nice flavor combo. Therefore I will definitely be back. I was told the mole was a Great option I missed. There were many things I didn't try that come highly recommended (yes after the fact I already had eaten) so Definitely be back. Super friendly and nice atmosphere. read more

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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

Very poor quality of service. The staff was inattentive, and our server, Lizet A., was constantly running around but never actually checked on us. The overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming and disorganized. We were given a food menu, but no one informed us that the kitchen was closed, which was extremely frustrating and made no sense. If food isn't available, that should be clearly communicated upfront instead of wasting customers' time. To make things worse, toward the end of our visit, they suddenly came back and asked if we wanted to order food -- completely contradictory to what we experienced earlier. Overall, not a good experience at all. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking to have a good time. There are definitely much better bars out there worth your time and money. read more

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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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Locals spot that was featured on diners drive ins and dives. The margaritas were refreshing and delicious. Get the chicken wings! We'll get everything it was all delicious with a fun bar and lively interior. Family run business with love in every part with super friendly service. Check it out and happy hour is great too! read more

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

This place was packed Andi was amazed how well the service is and attentive it is. My food came in hot and crunchy as I expected and the flavor was delicious it didn't despair my thought of what I was thinking I was going to receive. I say the atmosphere is cheerful and lively. My friends enjoyed. read more

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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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Nails. All the things. Just sit down and allow them to bring you their best. Don't miss the tamales, asada or the mole. Get all the salsas and Guacamole - real Mexican food. I'll be back! read more

This place is great for taco Tuesday the food is beyond amazing the kitchen is clean and the service is great . Sam is the best and provides a great vibe and makes you feel at home. I will always be coming here for Mexican food and good drinks thanks again guys read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Fish tacos - 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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We tried Sabroso for the first time and it won't be the last. To drink we ordered 2 large aguas, both very yummy. Not overly sweet they were perfect in my personal preference. As a table we ordered the aguachiles to split and loved them. They were on the spicy side, still enjoyable but had us reaching for our waters often. For entrees we ordered Green Carnitas enchiladas, Mole chicken enchiladas and the house loaded nachos. I enjoyed my carnitas enchiladas, the enchiladas were thick and generous with the carnitas inside still crispy and not soggy like they had been sitting. The mole was on the sweeter side with a kick of spice at the end. Nachos were good, that plate was cleared!! Service was a little slow at times but the hospitality when they stopped by the table made up for it. read more

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Found this place by accident and it has never disappointed. Came here about two years ago when they used to be at the other spot. The service has always been great. They always smile and give excellent recommendations. This time around we ordered something different and it was delicious. My bf got the sopes and said that they were 2nd best to his moms homemade ones. That says a lot coming from him. We definitely come here every time we come out to Orange. Our hour drive is worth it. Always enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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I had a late lunch on their patio at about 3pm. It was a beautiful day but the tv over the bar was too loud for me. I ordered the combo fajitas. They were very good. The service was excellent and despite the music I would go back. read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Combo fajitas. Served with 3 tortillas, dice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Went here because Guy Fieri went on DDD. Would 100% go again! Food was amazing, drinks were strong, massive portions and staff were friendly. Even gave me a free little flan with a candle for my birthday! They made handmade fresh tortillas in the restaurant right in view of the dining room. If you're looking for a close restaurant near Disney, go here! No wait on a Thursday night but bar was popping! read more

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WOW! That's exactly what came to mind when I took the first bite of my Torta de Asada!!! The bread so so soft and FRESH! They either make it in house or get it fresh from a local bakery! The meat flavor was amazing- so juicy! I rate this 15/10 and I've had a lot of Tortas growing up :D ALSO their brand new restaurant has such a beautiful modern ambiance to it!! The open concept bar is a VIBE! This place can easily be a birthday dinner type of restaurant :) read more

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Had the blackened salmon salad, yummy as well as beautifully served! This place I had saved on Yelp and was in the area so stopped by, Guy Frieri liked his place, tamales are very big and yummy too, read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Blacked salmons salad - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The vibes, service and flavors were on point! We had a large party and came on a week day for lunch. They accommodated us quickly with a patio view. With a party of 16 we all ordered something different and everything was delicious. The bartender also made the yummiest drinks also providing suggestions when we weren't sure what we wanted. Bathrooms were also very clean and the ambiance was very cute. Also the music playlist was one of my favorite parts. 10/10 will come back and be recommending read more

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Everything I ordered from the menu is so delicious! Their homemade tortilla, sauces, soup, tacos, and chicken wings are spot on! This is THE BEST Mexican restaurant in OC! read more

Coming back after years & I gotta say not sure what happened but the authentic flavors are no longer there! I got the fish n shrimp soup but I could taste the frozen flavors & the caldo was just salt & water. The chicken tamal was dry as fuck. The frijoles puercos were sweet. I asked for spicy salsa & it lacked flavor & barely had a kick to it. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

Let's start off with the warm welcome and smiling faces! We went for happy hour and sat in the patio and had an amazing time! The food was great we had tamales, taquitos, street tacos and the elote was amazing! Chips and salsa were delicious too! I don't like too spicy so their mild salsa is perfect. They do have spicy for those who prefer caliente! The food is always fresh tasting and flavorful. The cocktails were tasty and well presented. The staff was very attentive and super nice! I'm huge on customer service and they definitely have it down on how to treat their customers! I've been here many times for lunch (since before they relocated) and now happy hour and have never been disappointed with their food or service! Thank you Sabroso! See you soon! Salud! read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Blood Orange Paloma and Oaxaca Martini - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I came in hungry and left stuffed, so much so I couldn't finish my meal. They have a good size menu and the service was wonderful. Decor-2/5 stars. However, they are moving into a completely new space, so I could see why they haven't done much to the space. Service-5/5 stars. My waitress was a wonderful lady that I believe was a family member of thr owners. She was very well spoken and was extremely attentive. She is a rock star. Food-3.5/5 stars. Tamale special was good. The tamale was large and packed with meat. I did feel it lacked a bit of flavor. The Chamorro was also a large plate with lots of meat. The rice and beans were a very nice side piece. The Chamorro meat was a bit salty for me. I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area again. Stellar service!!! read more

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

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Well I hate to say it but I hope that old and new potential customers read the most recent reviews unlike myself that didn't because I felt that I was familiar with this restaurant from past experiences. My husband and I were in the area and decided to come check out one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Upon arrival; we were greeted and seated very promptly and shortly thereafter we placed orders. We ordered a pork tamale, shrimp gorbernador, rice and beans. They brought us the tamale first and it was lukewarm to cool; not hot at all. At this point we are now getting random servers to assist us and we still hadn't received the hot waters that we asked for when we first arrived. Nonetheless they took the tamales back and brought a fresh hot order that was much better. In the meantime while we were waiting for the tamale; we had the shrimp gorbenador (flavorful shrimp, melted cheese and crispy tortillas) and they were good; tortillas not as crispy as I wanted them to be but good nonetheless. After we finished eating; I decided that I wanted to try their flour tortillas and asked a different server walking by; who appeared to be the manager. for a couple of flour tortillas. She told me yes to the tortillas but never came back with the tortillas or to ensure that we got them. By now I'm just over it; don't want the tortillas any longer and just want the check. Finally got another server to bring us the check that included a $3 charge for tortillas that we never received. We had them to take the tortillas off and found out that the manager, Pearla, let us know that they had been given to someone else. Ok so we asked for them to be removed from the check. Someone else's review noted that although everyone was very nice; they really seem oblivious to customer awareness and I totally agree with that after experiencing so many people just passing us by and unaware of what we needed. We were finally finished and got ready to leave and our original server showed up who was very nice in the beginning and offered us some complimentary chips and salsa for being first time returning customers and trying the new place out. The manager, Pearla was so busy handing out pizza to the staff (we think they were having a pizza party) she was unaware of what was going on too. I'm so so sorry I didn't have more pics as I usually do but I was so hungry I began eating before taking pictures. Not sure if we are going to return but hope that they are able to fix the disconnect with the service. Lastly I was so proud of the new setup for the restaurant and had a moment just remembering and thinking of how much they had accomplished in moving to the new location; which was not a good thing overall if they are unable to provide the same kind of exceptional customer service as they did in the old and smaller location. read more

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

Chile Verde(one of their specialties)) was one of the best I've ever had . My wife had a chicken enchilada dinner that was thoroughly enjoyed. I had a Cadillac margarita that had the grand marnier attached in the drink that emptied at whatever rate you wanted. A different experience. read more

This place is super cute. It reminds me of Xcaret, The food is very similar as well very clean and attentive on service. read more

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I have been coming here since 2018, and the food is always on point. From the burritos to the drinks - you can't go wrong. The service is always on point as well. Their new(ish) location is gorgeous. I 10/10 recommend coming here. Andrea is the best server. So kind and attentive. Muy Sabroso! read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Wet carnitas burrito, destroyed by yours truly. - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Always great food... unfortunately we came a few weeks too soon, because they're new place across from here is almost open!!! Over there they will have lunch specials and a Mariachi Brunch Sunday... and they will have a bar! So in just a few weeks you will get the same excellent food in a new place!!! I'll be there read more

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen - Beef Fajita's 9/10 - Mexican Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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We went today and ordered before they got their holiday (cinco de mayo) dinner rush. We waited a really long time to order and when we did the waiter said that the margarita was $10 for happy hour instead of $15 which is the only reason we got it. The food was pretty good. The sopes were our favorite. We waited pretty long for the food and they don't have blinds which left us blinded by the sun for majority of our dinner. We also asked for a spoon for the baby and they brought us out a huge serving spoon that she couldn't eat with without making a mess. They also sat us with the kids coloring page with nothing to color with until we asked. Everyone was nice but we won't be returning. We were underwhelmed with the service and being blinded for most of the dinner. read more