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Sabroso

1184 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
647-349-0591
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Ranked #1 of 110 restaurants in Rotorua
Price range: $14 - $25
Cuisines: Latin, Mexican, South American, Central American
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Rotorua
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Good food, good atmosphere, nice intimate clean restaurant. I eat the calamari taco and it was very good. The waitress was the best I've experienced in 10 years of eating out in Rotorua.

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

We are not a fan of Maxican food.. But this place is just Fab.. Delicious food served with a smile! Make sure you book a table before you visit. The place is small and often full. We were lucky to get a table. We will surely visit again.

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Excellent dining experience at Sabroso! Great service and the food was delicious. The only problem was finding the restaurant, it is not lit up at all from the outside, and being from out of town we had to go around the block 5 times, before calling them to find out exactly what shops there were next to just to find... More

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Penguin, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

During our holiday to NZ we visited Sabroso restaurant in Rotorua and had a wonderful experience. Not only was the food absolutely delicious but the warmth of the manager (who took time to explain what the various dishes were) and the delightful atmosphere ensured a perfect night. My son and I shared the Sabroso rolls for entrée and they didn't... More

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Hamilton
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Tiny restaurant just off the main drag - we came here based on Trip Advisor reviews. Loved the chimichunga and chocolate chilli pots for desert. Can't wait to return. Be sure to book otherwise you may be turned away.

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Hertfordshire
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61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

It is rare for us to go to the #1 rated restaurant in a place as they're often pretentious and consequently over-priced. Sabroso though is the exception to the rule. A single unit just off the main drag, Tutaneka Street, it is delightfully pretention-free and offers exceptionally good value. We had beef enchiladas and fish tacos followed by the Mexican... More

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Eketahuna, New Zealand
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54 reviews 54 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Booked a table for my husbands birthday. It was brilliant. Wonderful margarita's and excellent food, we shared a mixed platter to start and then had Enchiladas and Chimichurri Chicken. the Enchiladas were a little overtly subtle but the chicken was divine. Had the Mexican Chocolate Cup for dessert, YUM. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere. So glad we found this little... More

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Came to sabroso after reading reviews, food was ok very bland though for South America food .we are from New Plymouth and have a small South America restaurant there called el condor it blows sabroso away in every way

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SabrosoRotorua, Owner at Sabroso, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, We’re afraid that our inability to meet and exceed your expectations may in part stem from some cultural confusion. You have compared Sabroso to el Condor – a pizzeria and pasta restaurant in New Plymouth. The food at Sabroso is prepared with a retro-rustic perspective to Latin American cuisine, reflective of the decades the owner spent growing up... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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84 reviews 84 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went to Sabroso based on TripAdvisor reviews, and glad we did! Lovely owner, small cosy place, nicely lit, understated, most of all the food was delicious! A good, tasty hearty meal. Chilli chocolate dessert is to die for!

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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Good yummy food with good service, not too over crowded, reasonable prices. You need to book as they were turning people away on the night

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