Sabroso Cocina Mexicana

Over all it’s was a nice place. What I had was satisfying. Was greeted immediately. Which I was definitely pleased with. The waitress was patient and attentive. The experience was a bit different than an El Maguay or Mi Ranchito it does not offer chips and salsa. That’s the only downside. Other than that it’s a decent place to go.

This place has great chips and salsa for an extra 4 bucks but very good salsa. I got the pulled pork dish very good as well as the tortillas.

Sabroso is an unassuming gem, off the beaten path in the middle of St. Ann, across from northwest plaza. Upon arriving, I was swiftly greeted by friendly staff, who promptly seated me, and took my drink order. I ordered a pineapple aguas frescas, not too sweet and it was quite the treat, with strong pineapple forward flavor. The waitress, who was also the owner’s daughter, was very accommodating, pleasantly kind, very patient, and also understanding of my unique requests, she even struck up a conversation about sauces with me, when she saw I brought a personal favorite hot sauce. I also observed her going above and beyond to accommodate the request of a table across from me, where the patrons were struggling to convey exactly what they were looking for in their meal. I ordered birria nachos as a starter, which was genuinely mouthwateringly good, every bite I had was rich in flavor and spice, and had me excited for the next, additionally some delicious verde salsa and red pepper salsa was provided to add some extra character to the plate where desired. I also ordered a bean and cheese burrito, quesabirria, and enchiladas de mole. The burrito had some of the most flavorful and well seasoned black beans I’ve had. The consome provided with the quesabirria was delicious, and soaked into the quesabirria perfectly, I also ordered a side of the house made mole, which I added to the quesabirria for some extra oomph, letting the quesabirria melt in my mouth, I was overwhelmed with the wonderful seasoning and flavors. The enchiladas de mole came smothered in their house made mole and queso blanco, you get your choice of meat with the enchiladas, I ordered birria with the enchiladas as well, which really paired perfectly with the mole and queso. Overall my experience at Sabroso was wonderfully memorable and I’d recommend anyone looking for a memorable experience and meal visit. The prices are quite affordable as well, especially for the superb quality, I honestly wish I could eat here everyday.

Tried this place out while in town for work. The restaurant is very clean and I was greeted immediately. The food was great and reminded me of home. I plan to come back again.

This place is all around amazing ! It has amazing staff and i was greeted as soon i entered and the food was perfect and the atmosphere was very great! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves a very very good Mexican dish. I'd give ten 🌟 if possible

Drove 45 mins to get 2 Jalisos and a chimichanga. We had so much beef fat in place of steak in the Jalisco. This dish was $20 each. Way too expensive to get half done, unseasoned shrimp and fat instead of steak. And the chicken was hard as a brick. Smh im so upset that i chose this place. Shame on the chef. You all are charging alot of money and false advertising your food. 😡

Everything was fresh and delicious, servers were really nice and attentive. I had the cochinita pibil taco and tacos sabrosos!!!as well as their Cadillac Margarita, you can tell that they use fresh limes and not a premix! Will def come again and try something new!! 10/10 would recommend!!!!

Always skeptical about trying Mexican food from other places being from Arizona. Just got basic asada street tacos and chips and salsa. Never had street tacos where the tortilla was slightly hardened, but all and all, they were good. The salsa is also on point.

We love Sabroso! We are regulars at this point. I prefer the St. Ann location to the Maplewood location as it is quieter and plays better music. I usually order the Chile Rellano, which is cheesy and delicious. The sauce is the best part. We also always order the chips and salsa, you can tell the salsa is made fresh because it's always a little different but always good. The red salsa is nice and smoky while the green is fresh and has a bite to it. The beans and rice are the best of any Mexican restaurant in the area. The St. Ann location has a liquor license now which is great. Service is always good and prices are fair.

Excellent food and generous portions. I ordered guacamole and chips, cochinita pibil and a single chile relleno. All very tasty and the portions were generous. This is a very good spot in an unassuming location. Worth a visit.

First, the accomodations: Order at the counter, food & bev will be delivered. No alcohol in the St. Ann location, only Maplewood. Restaurant is clean. Food: Authentic. Like for the FIRST time in St. Louis, my fish taco actually had a FISH in it! CRAZY, I know!!! I generally do not like corn tortillas (sorry), but these were good!!! Five stars on authenticity, quality of ingredients. Snob comments: fish was a bit (just a bit) greasy. Sauce on fish was def salty. Refried black beans had zero seasoning, only a bit of queso fresco on top. No anything to season that I could detect. Hot sauce was boring - not hot, not flavorful. Less salt; flavor your beans; get some boom boom hot sauce - and it would be 5 stars all around. Would I return for another try? Yes - but maybe the slightly more expensive Maplewood location. Servers were SUPER sweet and attentive.

Not worthy of even 1 star. Visited and was treated HORRIBLY by Bella F. and I believe I know why!!! How dare she especially after payment made in advance. Don't spend your money here if they don't treat you with the respect you deserve!!!

I moved to MO to be near my son. I'm from San Diego where we have the best Mexican food ever. I've tried several restaurants that have mediocre food at best. I found Sabroso Cocina in Maplewood. The food is absolutely delicious. I have tried 6 dishes here and loved every dish. Prices are reasonable and staff is friendly. Treat yourself to some delicious food this place is worth it!!!

Sabroso is an unassuming gem, off the beaten path in the middle of St. Ann, across from northwest plaza. Upon arriving, I was swiftly greeted by friendly staff, who promptly seated me, and took my drink order. I ordered a pineapple aguas frescas, not too sweet and it was quite the treat, with strong pineapple forward flavor. The waitress, who was also the owner's daughter, was very accommodating, pleasantly kind, very patient, and also understanding of my unique requests, she even struck up a conversation about sauces with me, when she saw I brought a personal favorite hot sauce. I also observed her going above and beyond to accommodate the request of a table across from me, where the patrons were struggling to convey exactly what they were looking for in their meal. I ordered birria nachos as a starter, which was genuinely mouthwateringly good, every bite I had was rich in flavor and spice, and had me excited for the next, additionally some delicious verde salsa and red pepper salsa was provided to add some extra character to the plate where desired. I also ordered a bean and cheese burrito, quesabirria, and enchiladas de mole. The burrito had some of the most flavorful and well seasoned black beans I've had. The consome provided with the quesabirria was delicious, and soaked into the quesabirria perfectly, I also ordered a side of the house made mole, which I added to the quesabirria for some extra oomph, letting the quesabirria melt in my mouth, I was overwhelmed with the wonderful seasoning and flavors. The enchiladas de mole came smothered in their house made mole and queso blanco, you get your choice of meat with the enchiladas, I ordered birria with the enchiladas as well, which really paired perfectly with the mole and queso. Overall my experience at Sabroso was wonderfully memorable and I'd recommend anyone looking for a memorable experience and meal visit. The prices are quite affordable as well, especially for the superb quality, I honestly wish I could eat here everyday.

I have been to Sabroso twice now. First of all this has to be a tough location. It's a strip center across from the part of Northwest Plaza that is now a St. Louis County Government Center. At one time there was an AMC movie theater in this center. The first time I was here I ordered queso and chips followed by the chilaquiles with carnitas and sunny side up egg. I thought this was an excellent meal. The pork and egg were perfectly cooked and I loved the fried tortilla and spicy sauce. I was so excited about how good this meal was. On my second trip I ordered the Tamales with the birria meat. The masa was really good and perfectly steamed. I did not care for the queso panela inside the tamales or the birria beef that was not as tender as it should have been. I didn't really like the queso on top of the tamales either or the queso I ordered for an appetizer. It was not hot and the texture was off. I really like the red salsa or hot sauce they make and bring you upon request. I'm sure I'll be back because I'm still thinking about those chilaquiles.

I had a wonderful meal at the Maplewood location several months ago. I thought that I would try the St. Ann location. I had the Chile Relleno and my friend had the same. It was precooked days ago and barely warmed up. It was not even luke warm. The cheese was not melted and was hard. Our waitress did not return after she delivered our food. She was busy with other customers. I mentioned that it was cold when she delivered our checks. She apologized. I suggested that she let the chef know for the next customer. We left a good tip for her. We will not ever return.

The food is authentic and very good. The staff is always friendly and can make recommendations for you. I've been coming here for some time and have always had a great meal. I like to look for family owned businesses that have authentic recipes.

Pleasant, functional, comfortable space. Friendly, efficient staff. I had queso birria which were outstanding. I could eat these every day if I didn't need to be somewhat healthy. They have great horchatas as well.

My friend and I went to visit your establishment again recently for the first time after 3 years. We wanted to give you another try since last time you had a very limited vegetarian menu. While we looked over the menu we ordered chips and salsa, a soda, and my friend ordered water. I asked the young waitress if the beans were vegetarian. She did not know. She went to ask and came back and said no they are not. My friend asked a question about something on the menu and she did not know the answer and did not offer to go find out. After looking over the menu we decided not to dine there and go to another local Mexican restaurant in the area. We let her know and asked for the bill. We had only eaten half the chips and I drank half my soda. I was a bit surprised when she charged us the full amount. Most Mexican restaurants in the area offer free chips and salsa anyway. It was disappointing yet again.

The best hidden gem has been found! Santos's Cocina Mexicana (SCM) is another hidden gem anyone who favors simple traditional flavorful dishes. Almost past by SCM as it's in the corner spot of a shopping center. Once we arrived, SCM welcomed us with powerful aromas which made our visit exciting. Menu had traditional dishes from tacos, tortas and classic dishes like carne asada and Mole. Appetizers is what caught our several and we decided on the Birria Nachos. By far best Nachos in the St. Louis vicinity, period. Covered with deliciously tender birria that was perfectly seasoned, nachos also came with blanco queso, pickled jalapeños/cerranos, and a large portion of guacamole. Anyone coming to visit SCM and try this dish is going to be truly impressed. We decided on burritos for this visit (aka, we're coming back!). Wife went with the Chicken burrito, a large burrito with chicken and tinga seasoning, rice, beans covered with pico de gallo. Wife ate every bite and finished her dish before I could. We normally order beans and rice, but based on seeing the portion size of the burritos, we opted for no sides on the visit. I went with the Al Pastor burrito another delicious blend of seasoned pork, pineapple, potato , chorizo, onions and cheese. Best damn burrito I've had in a long time! To close out our visit we tried their tres leches cupcakes, a smaller version of the traditional cake served. Everything we tried was exceptionally delicious! As mentioned earlier SCM has plenty of seating options, but do recommend calling ahead if you're looking to bring a large party. Restaurant was clean and tables were serviced timely. Music was very contemporary Latin playlist and complimented the experience. Here's the deal, Sabroso Cocina Mexicana is legit! We'll see you soon.

I love this place, the food is always good and fresh, the staff was good , quality, and affordable Mexican food we visit weekly I have no complaints at all

Chicken enchilada Verdes had a strangely sweet flavor. The only heat came from salsa brought to the table. Husband liked his fajitas. The service was fast and polite. The restaurant was very clean and pleasant.

been there so many times, service was always good, and friendly. you can see the restaurant is decorated with mementos and sometimes toys, you can tell its a family owned restaurant. food is really amazing!! I always order the vaquero Jalisco

All of the 5 star reviews really hyped this up for me. The food was average. The wait staff was nice, but very slow dropping off the check. Restaurant was clean. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again.

Sobroso is killing it on social media so I went to check it out. Street Taco was ok. Salsa was lacking flavor imho. The birria was served at 2000 degrees and that was exciting. Sadly I wasn't really into it. But I think that's because I'm not really a birria kind of guy. Enchiladas were good and overall I like the place. This place has lots of promise. Hope to try again soon and love it.

This is for the Sutton location. Lunch. Great. This location has liquor license, beer at least. Food, service and ambiance muy bien!

Good authentic Mexican food. Service was great too. I got the "Al Pastor Huarache" and it was perfectly crispy and savory. Would definitely recommend you try them out.

The food here is fresh and exceptional. The service was also personal and direct. I will be back.

Great food. Quick takeout service. It is located in the old AMC snack bar but they've truly made the space their own. The ambiance is tasteful and adds to the experience. Give the place a try.

The service was fantastic and quick. The food was delicious, hot and super flavorful. Love this recommendation and will definitely be back!

Mmmm.... I was craving Birria Ramen & Birria Tacos and Omg this was Amazing and piping hot !!! Service was super fast and friendly and helped me with my menu selections even though i definitely knew what i came for !! I cannot wait to go back!!

We love Sabroso!! We've had so much from here and it's usually super yummy! Their tortas, quesadillas, loaded steak fries etc. all super flavorful!

Coming from Cali was in town for a week and decided to stop here for a meal. Tried a few other places also. This is by the best spot for Mexican food in town. Small spot great authentic food. Service and food is absolutely excellent. Thank you to all the staff. Cooks/servers, everyone. 100000% recommend.

Thought the place was average. Walking in there wasn't really any indication of how it worked and the atmosphere was pretty bad. Menu was very small. Prices were okay, probably about average. Food was eh. Wouldn't say it was bad but wouldn't say it was great. The street corn was actually really good but the burritos were very average. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here but wouldn't avoid it.

Wow, that was tasty! I read a good review in the from the Post-Dispatch and decided to place a takeout order for on the way home. Glad I saw the review, because this gem is hidden away in an out-of-the way strip mall. Word of mouth is what will keep it successful, and it really deserves it. The birria and cochinita pibil were both deliciously marinated and flavorful, very tender shredded meats. Beans on the plate orders must be a refried black bean or pinto/black mix - whatever they are, they are darker than refried pinto, with a better flavor too. I threw in an order of chilaquiles as an afterthought, and they make a great meal in themselves. Think of them as deluxe nachos on steroids. Chips tossed in two of Sabroso's salsas, with crema, queso fresco, chopped onions, and then a fried egg (hard yolk) on the top. Really good.

Food is awesome, I've never been disappointed. So far, my favorite thing to get is definitely the Quesabirria Tacos.

This place e was absolutely amazing! We specifically scoured St. Louis and St. Charles County for birria tacos. Sabroso did NOT disappoint! We ordered Quesabirria tacos and empanadas and we were so happy we did. The consomme was very flavorful and but the tacos were fried and the taco filling was so moist, full of flavor and tender. The empanadas were filled with a good portion of chicken and served with a wonderful "slaw" that magically complimented the flavor. This restaurant was immaculate and clean but without all the frills. Frills not necessary if the food is good. I could tell that this owner takes great pride in his establishment, service and food is impeccable. This place is truly a hidden gem. From the time we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly server Karla, who seated us, brought out drinks (soda and water) and gave us menu selections to try. She was very personable and had a wonderful personality. The chef Miquel, brought out our food and was equally as friendly and engaging. They weren't very busy, but we didn't care our food was delicious! We will definitely be going back really soon and I cant wait to try the other recommendations given! As I said earlier...one word describes this restaurant and it is AMAZING!

Had the tacos cochinita pibil, birria and al pastor. Each was savory and I couldn't pick a favorite. Price and portions were fair. Highly recommend.

First time visit, service was great, food was better (Chicken Burrito). Second visit, 11/18, great customer service.

June 9, 2022 So the food at this place is AWESOME! It has awful location I. The back of 1/2 empty, nondescript strip mall o. South side of the old Northwest Plaza (now over priced county government center). Hard to find with bad signage. Interior is unmemorable but functional. It looks when you come in like you might order at counter but you don't. They have waitress service. I was incredibly suspicious because the hostess and waitress were gringos like myself and I am nothing more than pretentious faux hipster that wants "real Mexicans" serving Mexican food (what I mean by that is that I am an asshole). But I digress. I had been a few months before with a banker from north county but today I was lunching with Larry who is an even more pretentious foodie, but he can also (and does) really cook.Last time I got My standard mix of street tacos but I have made a decision that I need to be more adventurous. The street tacos were GREAT by the way. We were served chips and salsa with both regular salsa and verde (and I am starting to think that if they don't have verde. You should just leave) and the waitress (who was delightful but looked more south Grand than north county) warned us the verde might be too hot but it was just right with good, fresh chips. Larry ordered soMe sweet corn to start and although I hate mayonnaise, it was really delicious! Larry ordered something with carnitas and I ordered soMething with beef on waitresses recommendation and it was awesome. Rice was great with no peas and although I don't like Ranchito beans, they looked great. The beef was tender with tomatoes and so flavorful it melted in my mouth. It was so good I finished it all (which I never do) and shared a few bites with Larry who was also impressed. His carnitas was excellent and tender but paled I'm comparison to mine. Service was great and friendly. Restrooms were clean. Price was reasonable and food was unstoppable and I can't wait to go back. It is worth heading north and finding this place. Your welcome!

Came here after seeing it added to Ian Froeb's STL 100 list and it did not disappoint! Great food, great prices, and friendly service. Don't let the empty strip mall it is located in fool you! Great for a meal before a flight due to its proximity to Lambert.

My family and I have been to Sabroso a handful of times. I really find it heartwarming that they welcome you immediately upon entering. We were able to seat ourselves and were promptly given menus and our drink orders were taken. You do have to pay for chips & salsa and are given a mild roasted salsa and a salsa verde that has a little heat to it. The salsa verde was my favorite. I ordered two crispy tacos beef tacos that were good and my hubby ordered steak a la Mexicana which he really enjoyed. The agua de horchata was delicious as well. I also tried a scoop of their fresh mango ice cream and was pleasantly surprised!

Best Mexican food in St Louis, super glad to have found this place! My husband and I have tried countless Mexican restaurants ranging from hole in the wall to chains since moving to St Louis, and Sabroso's hands down has been the best. No comparison, the food is PHENOMENAL. The chips and salsa are top tier, served with both regular and spicy salsas to choose from. The street corn is amazing, we both order our own because we end up bickering over who gets the last bite if we attempt sharing. And our favorite, the quesabirria. The beef is perfectly tender, the cheese melted to perfection, and you get a side of consommé for dipping. Almost like a cross between a taco and a quesadilla, this is an absolute must try. Sabroso's appears to be family owned, and has consistently outstanding service. Holy heck do we love this place, if you enjoy Mexican food you will too!

Alright, so I was super excited to try this place but left disappointed. I found them through facebook and pictures looked delicious. Let me start with service, our waitress was ok. She was a little friendly, but with some sass. Later, another waitress came in and she was a lot nicer. Huarache with pastor didn't have a good flavor. As you can see in the picture, it barely had sour cream and cheese. The pastor had a weird taste, it gave me heartburn. The only food item that was good was the torta. I think they can improve.

I can not say enough great things! I have had Sabroso a few times and they never disappoint! It's the most authentic Mexican food I have had and it is so much better than anything I've had at the typical Mexican restaurants in the area. Any time they have Birria as a special, you have GOT to go!

One of the better Mexican restaurants I've been to in St. Louis. My daughter has this love for birria tacos so we stopped here for lunch after her volleyball tournament. We both got the Birria Tacos, along with a few a la cart Street Tacos and it was delicious. Though I don't remember the taco I had with pineapple it was one of my favorite street tacos. If you are looking for a solid place for Mexican food then make sure you stop here.

I really enjoyed my visit to Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. I ordered the Cochinita Pibil because I read on Sauce Magazine that it was one of the chef's favorite dishes. It did not disappoint! The flavor of the pork was wonderful and the habanero-pickled onions were a great counterpoint. The beans were authentic and the rice was better than I've had elsewhere. This will be a regular stop!

I was in the mood for authentic food & rolled the dice with this place . And I'm glad I did ! Food was very good ! Highly recommend if you like authentic

Walk in the door and you know it's the right place. Staff is very welcoming and attentive. Food is fantastic! We even ordered salsa to take home, which we never do. Great family business to support. You won't be disappointed.

Superb food. I have visited Sabroso maybe fifteen times and I am never disappointed. Wonderful menu. Highly recommend their Quesabirria. The wait staff is genuinely friendly every time . Just love the place. You will too.

The food tasted legit. Chiles rellenos and Birria torta were savory. Arroz and frijoles (rice and beans) were mellow. Would like to have small fresh salad/aguacate salad included in plates. Loved that they have Jamaica agua fresca (and Horchata too, of course). And bonus dessert options: ice creamery and paletas! we're definitely coming back to enjoy more food.

First time trying out this place and definitely will not be the last. Everything was so good! We had the street corn, tostada and steak fajitas. So good and the meat was so tender. My boyfriend and I was up at 4 in the morning talking about how good the food was. We will be back again and again!!!

Excellent food at fair prices! The guacamole is to die for and the quesabirrias are the best in town. The fish tacos are also really good.

Definitely coming back!! Most flavorful Mexican food I've had since moving to Missouri (I miss Cali Mexican food so badly!). Quesabirria was amazing. Chicken burrito with chipotle ranch was so good. So glad we found it!

Fabulous real Mexican restaurant, yes no liquor license but who cares here it's about great food! I had the quesabirra was fabulous! Wow, the consommé dipping sauce was incredibly complex, I drank the rest as a soup, yes it was that good. Had the chills Rellenos for main course, perfectly cooked with Oaxaca stuffed cheese. Also, tried the slow roasted pork entree, not carnitas, but shredded little heat fabulous flavor. Excellent! Both came with homemade flour tortillas, small but excellent! What a wonderful surprise!!

Do not overlook this gem. It's behind Northwest Plaza in a strip mall. Chips and salsa aren't included with the meal, but I actually liked that you had to order them. Some of the best salsa I've had with chips in a while. Ordered 3 of their street tacos, with cochinita pibil being the winner, although the tacos al pastor were a close second.

I found this restaurant on Google. I searched BIRRIA TACOS and this restaurant came up so I tried it last night. I ordered the Quesabirria. The order came with 3 and the Consomé. I was surprised there wasn't any onions and cilantro with the Birria's. Overall the tacos were good. I also ordered the street corn and I was disappointed. It was just corn and a small amount of cheese. This dish lacked flavor and the creamy seasoned, buttery street corn I'm used to. The two young ladies working the register were nice. The restaurant has plenty of lighting when you pull up but the parking lot is really dark. I recommend this restaurant and I would go back.