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Sabroso Restaurant

Restaurant Mexican restaurant Latin american restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Rotorua


Address

1184 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Website

www.sabroso.co.nz

Contact

+64 7 349 0591

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (412 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Matt M. 2 years ago on Google
    Been coming here for 15 years. Easily my favourite restaurant. Sarah & John are hospitality masters and their recipes are incredible. Never fails to impress!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan 1 year ago on Google
    Amazingly helpful and friendly staff made the whole experience so great! And the food was equally as good. Make sure you book ahead especially on the weekends it’s well worth it. Can’t wait to come back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah K. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the most incredible gem hidden in Rotorua. My boyfriend and I came here tired from a day of biking and quickly regained our energy. Wonderful, passionate waitress served us and made the most devine cocktails I have ever had. Food was faultless - fresh, devine, and brought straight by the chef! Cannot recommend higher.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EJ F (Da V. 1 year ago on Google
    A second visit in 12 months to Sabroso last night resulted in the same fabulous food, experience and chat with the hard working owners. Well done you two, a little gem in Rotorua.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily G. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely blown away by this place! The service by Sarah was phenomenal, nothing I had ever experienced before. She is attentive and makes you feel completely at home. John was just as amazing with helping us decide on a dessert and making all the food. Everything we ordered was incredible, the margaritas are perfect, specialty coffees are large and delicious. Before we finished our meals we were already planning our next visit. Excellent price as well. See you again soon Sabroso, we are new loyal customers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott D. 3 years ago on Google
    One of our favourite places in Rotorua. Lovely simple family owned business with great food at a really reasonable price. The drinks are amazing and it’s great when the owners show so much passion and want you to learn how to make great drinks at home as well. Highly rate this little restaurant, just remember it’s super popular and small so you must book. Can’t wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikiwe A. 1 year ago on Google
    I was so excited to eat at Sabroso on a recent trip to Rotorua having heard all about how wonderful it was. I worried it wouldn't meet my expectations after such good reviews but it was as perfect and delicious as I expected. Fantastic service, cosy atmosphere, margaritas to die for and so much yummy food to enjoy. Still talking about it to everyone and looking forward to heading back next time I'm down that way!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica C. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate at Sabroso's tonight and can't recommend it enough. The food was the most authentic Latin-American we have had in a long time and best of all, every single bite was absolutely delicious! The staff were all so friendly and the food came out very quickly too. Definitely come eat here if you are in Rotorua!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason D. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time here and it exceeded expectations!!! The margaritas were amazing and the food delicious well made with fresh ingredients very very tasty. The staff were fantastic certainly will be back when we are in Rotorua!!!🙏🙏

  • 5/5 Tracey C. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this small and cosy restaurant. We were fortunate to walk in and dine, because of a cancellation. Our host/ Waitress, was very warm and welcoming. She had a wealth of information to help us select our food and drink. The food was very fresh and tasty and everything was very well priced. I will definitely return, when we are back in Rotorua.

  • 5/5 Tanwen H. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for dinner tonight and got the the Chicken Chimichanga. Really delicious flavours, thought the mango dressing on the salad was a great compliment to all the other flavours, and they have great hot sauce! Also excellent service. Highly recommend ✨✨✨✨✨

  • 5/5 Alex W. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Latin American cuisine in NZ! Service with Sarah was wonderful, so friendly and welcoming. Food by John was delicious with fresh, tasty ingredients. Would recommend booking as this is very popular with tourists and locals alike. Could not recommend enough!!

  • 5/5 Canford W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice latin-american cuisine! Nice service from restaurant too! Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Clarice H. 1 year ago on Google
    Make sure you book a table at this restaurant when you visit Rotorua. So delicious, and fantastic service from Sarah and John. A fun vibe and plenty of options for those with dietary requirements. Highly recommend the Mango and Passionfruit Margarita! Honestly, the food all round was just incredible.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 1 year ago on Google
    Always such a delight to spend a night here eating delicious food and drinks. The service of top notch and just has the best atmosphere

  • 5/5 Abigail A. 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t recommend this place enough! Calamari tacos, the margaritas, and the service were all matched in perfection! Best Latin American food I’ve had in NZ. Recommend making a booking so you can snag a table!

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience here. Fabulous food at great prices. A lovely wine selection and the option to purchase bottles of 2 different spicy sauces that can also compliment your meal. I bought one and enjoying using it in my own cooking. The convivial owners cook and serve the food themselves and lovely to chat with them. Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Wendy F. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing little find! Amazing food, great drinks and excellent service! Very authentic food and no Rotorua smell inside (which my teens were very thankful for!). And the jalapeño sauce is brilliant! Margaritas, sangria and Chilean wine were all excellent. Even had virgin margarita option. Definitely need to book in advance. Will be back next time we’re in the area.

  • 5/5 Theresa W. 6 months ago on Google
    Awesome restaurant - we try to travel down from Auckland at least once a year to eat here! Sarah and John are great hosts and cooks and the food is excellent. Margaritas are pretty amazing too! Five star ...

  • 5/5 Jane R. 7 months ago on Google
    Yummy fusion if Latin American cuisine, tasty food full of flavor, many Gluten-free options. Sangria with a tocuh of sherry was exceptional, so was the staff. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I recommend trying their home made jalapeno sauces too. Thanks Sabroso!

  • 5/5 Simon L. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had dinner at this wonderful unique restaurant and speaking from my own personal preference this place has got to be the best latin restaurant Ive ever ate throughout my entire experience of eating outside. The staffs are also extremely friendly and nice which makes the dinning experience a whole lot better. If travelling to Rotorua again, definitely coming to this place


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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