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Sabroso
91/100 (3715 ratings)
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South American
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Gluten Free Options
South American
Central American
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Chipotle Cream
Calamari
Tacos of the Day
Queso
Calamares
Spicy Shrimp Stew
Pollo Maracuya
Beef Cheeks
Sabroso Helato
Lamb
Tapas
Fish
Moqueca de Camarones
Fish Taco
Pork
Taquitos
Tacos
vegan
Chicken Chimichanga
Prawns
PiƱa colada
Passion Fruit Margarita
Quinoa
Calamari
Beef
Beef Cheeks
Tacos Del Mar
Burrito
Grill Chicken Salad
Tortillas
Beef Tacos De Carne Asada
Nachos
Chipotle Calamares
Chicken Wings
Salad
Non-Alcoholic Mojito
Chili
Sit down
Central American
Latin
South American
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Dinner
Mid-range
"2nd time I have dined here. 1st time with friends & 2nd time for my 35th birthday on Thursday. I love how small and intimate it is. The food is..."
Hui Cooper
"We loved everything about this unassuming restaurant. The staff were welcoming and extremely professional. The food was outstanding, especially the..."
Kathy Matterson
"Called in here a few weeks ago with my wife for our anniversary. The best food and service I have had in a loooong time! In my top 2 food..."
Karl Von Karl
"We went to Sabroso for dinner on Saturday night and it was yum! The staff were very pleasant and made some great recommendations-the beef cheeks were..."
Vivien Renzella-Rose
"Had the most delicious dinner here last night.. lovely service, friendly waitress.. highly..."
Rachel Rowe
"This was one of the greatest dining experiences I've ever had! The owner Sara was super accommodating and the server was super great as well! They..."
Kelly Hogan
"Fabulous. Five stars for atmosphere. Five and half stars for food. Our visitor from Oxford who had the calypso rib special described them as so..."
Richard Newbury
"Fantastic service, excellent food. Would highly recommend..."
Kate Rosemary Freymark
"most amazing restaurant in town x everyone I go can't wait to come back the food is always excellent and the margaritas r to die..."
Sally Binks
"Great friendly service. Loved the opportunity to buy the hot sauces. Will definitely..."
Trish Carr
"Mucho Gratis to our lovely Server and hospital Manager/Chef who allowed us refuge from our hungry for exceptional South of the border fare!!! Well..."
John Linton
"This is my absolute favourite restaurant - Sarah is an amazing host and her hubby cooks the most delicious food I have ever tasted. Best mojitos I've..."
Jacqui Mackle
"Loved the vegan options I had. And the passion fruit mango margarita lined with salt was something else! Great service despite being a really busy..."
Kheng Chua
"Great cocktails, fantastic food and lovely personal service. Make sure you..."
Kimberly Juergens
"Thank you Sarah for an amazing suggestion of wine and meals....we absolutely loveddd it....best food I have ever had in my life..."
Kanan Shah Anadkat
"A must do when you are in Rotorua. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. You'll need to travel to Venezuela to have a more authentic latin american..."
Steve Thomson
"By far the best restaurant in town! We always take friends there if we are going out for tea and they always love it. Yummiest food and..."
Ash Thompson
"If you're thinking of dining at Sabroso then don't hesitate and book a table! My partner and I stumbled across this place and it has been the..."
Brooke
"This is our first time here as I myself have never been to Rotorua and we can't wait to try one of the best places to eat in here. We were lucky to..."
Serena Poon
"One of the best Mexican (or any cuisine) meals Iā€™ve ever had! A nice little restaurant that feels cosy and homely. The waiter (who I think is also..."
Simona Dā€™Silva
"Wow! Had a delicious meal here last night. The lovely host was welcoming and full of personality and intuitively knew what we would like. The food..."
Catherine Te Whare
"I made a reservation several weeks early via email but surprisingly couldn't get the reservation time I wanted because it was already full for that..."
Kiwi Eats Asia
"My wife and I enjoyed the food so much and the Margarita's were just the icing on the cake. Friendly and helpful staff. Have to book. because its..."
John Candy
"Lovely. Every dish was good. Staff were amazing. Higgly recommend the specials. Make sure you book in advanc3. Enjoy this fantastic..."
Denelle Freeman
"I'm living in Rotorua for next few months and found this place- wow! What a great place. The hosts are so friendly, Mexican food at its best and it's..."
Iain Murray
"I ordered take away and the owner was so helpful and friendly, when we went to pick up the food the restaurant had such a friendly and homely vibe..."
Believeinyourself
"Sabroso. A very small sweet place, away from the main Eat Street. Delicious in every sense. A tidy menu with a range of plates, we got a..."
Wanderlust
"Excellent service, food was really delicious and atmosphere lovely. I would definitely go there again. We hadn't booked but were squeezed in (just)..."
Maggie B
"Awesome food. Freshly made Tres Amigos and flavoursome Mexican tostadas were out of this world! Wish this place could seat more guests or have a..."
Picky Diner
"The food was delicious. We walked into a cosy and well presented restaurant and were greeted warmly by the friendly and knowledgeable waitress who..."
Lee
"So good! I've been to Sabroso several times and it never disappoints. The margaritas are Delicious and the food is simple, with strong Latin..."
Elizabeth Harding
"Great food, especially the entrees, steak and chimichanga, fantastic and friendly customer service, a delightful theme inside the restaurant and one..."
Joe
"I'd be surprised if Sabroso is not the best restaurant in Rotorua. We had such a great evening. It felt like being welcomed into someones home...."
Rhys Goodwin
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Nice and cosy little restaurant, that was a "full house" on the night we visited, so it's just as..."
Sahiyena Tsitsistas
"Fantastic warm service, if you sample the flame thrower sauce a plate of sour cream will come in handy. Relatively Small which could be the beauty of..."
Mattias Fridh
"We visit Sabroso regularly. Sarah is ALWAYS welcoming and friendly. Each time we try the special which is never disappointing! Reading all the other..."
Tina Gamblin
"On our quest for mex this has got to be the best so far. Despite trooping from hamilton to get here it was totally worth it and can see us coming..."
Sarah
"Review from a group of Year 12 Spanish Students.Our night at Sabroso was a night to remember. For all of us the desserts were definitely..."
Sarsha
"Lured to sabroso after reading the positive feedback and it was every bit as fabulous. Had tapas and desserts along with sweet margaritas. Don't..."
Donna Bray
"Came here to use a voucher deal and I have kept going back and dragging my mates with me.Amazing food, packed with flavour, great host who is..."
Earnie
"I stopped into Sabroso on a short break in Rotorua having seen it recommended in my Lonely Planet guide. It didn't disappoint. Following a friendly..."
Helen Taylor
"Great meal, friendly staff, very child friendly, the kids loved the puzzles and colouring in. Food delicious, plantains great experience to try,..."
Kirsty C
"Everything about this place was absolutely brilliant! Service, Food, Drinks, Ambience...the lot. Probably the best margarita i've ever had. ..."
L
"Brilliant! I nearly broke the bank on the Sangria! I had to have just one more. The food was top-shelf and the service was very friendly and fast...."
Adam Julian
"My partner had a prawn dish and I had the plantain platter. They catered really well and easily to vegan diet and the mango passion margueritas were..."
Daniella
"We Checked out Sabroso while visiting Rotorua after reading reviews here.Top tasting food, good service, great margaritas (grab the..."
Josi
"We adore Sabroso, the food selection is wonderful as is the quality, and the price is fairly reasonable. Their soup selection is especially..."
Chanel & Joe
"I could not find fault with Sabroso! They deliver excellent, delicious, authentic food in a great atmosphere served up with the BEST margaritas. All..."
Lyn Maner
"We went back two nights running - the black bean soup is heaven - we've been trying to recreate it at home ever..."
Janice And Simon
"Amazing experience here. Fabulous food at great prices. A lovely wine selection and the option to purchase bottles of 2 different spicy sauces that..."
Andrew Tallack
"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..."
Emily Garner
"A fabulous dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. One of the best meals of the year..."
Nicky Solomon
"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..."
Theresa Walker
"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..."
Tracey Clayton
"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..."
Jane R
"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,..."
Veronica Cockrell
"Amazing little find! Amazing food, great drinks and excellent service! Very authentic food and no Rotorua smell inside (which my teens were very..."
Wendy Furlan
"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..."
Scott Devonport
"I was absolutely happy to have this amazing food! Highly..."
Anna Isakova
El Mexicano Zapata Cantina
89/100 (5717 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegan Options
Central American
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Guava Soda
Salad
Nachos with Guacamole
Fish
Wings
Soft Taco
Pork
Chili
Classic Margarita
Sangria
Salad
Fried chicken
Paella
Chicken Quesadilla
Tapas
Grilled Corn
Churros
Fish Taco
Chicken and Cheese Empanadas
Tacos
Zapata Steak
Beef & Pork Fajitas
Beef Tacos
Jalapeno Poppers
Burrito
Beef
Vegetarian Burrito
Fajitas
Pulled Pork Tacos
Nachos
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Ceviche
Muchos Nachos
Sit down
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Family style
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We spent our first night in Rotorua really hungry and craving for Mexican food. We walked through Eat Street, looking at the restaurants and nothing..."
Marie Ku Maureen Ceniza
"We arrived at this cute little Mexican place pretty hungry at 9 pm after a day of sports and adventures (almost all other restaurants in Rotorua had..."
Zinal Bhadra
"Owner is super friendly and its 100% the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Their nachos are the fucking best, enough for two people and so perfect...."
Tommy Collins
"Best Mexican food I've had. Authentic and home made, even down to the corn chips in the Nachos. The Chef & Owner is really cool and came out to chat..."
Grant Ormsby
"Best Mexican food Iā€™ve had in New Zealand! ļæ½ couldnā€™t rate it highly enough. The Pulled pork tacos, the nachos, the coffee, the service and the..."
Rata Fergiedodd
"We have literally just left the restaurant and we can not believe how amazing this place is! If I could give it 10000 stars I would! Food was..."
Allisha Nightingale
"New fav place , margaritas to die for, amazing reasonably priced food and wonderful fast..."
Sally Binks
"Went here for a Birthday dinner with 8 people. Was a wonderful experience with delicious food and large portions. The Margarita jugs went down a..."
Nicole Dixon
"The place is very warm & cozy. Staff was so welcoming & attentive. Food was just divine. Will definitely recommend El Mexicano Zapata to my..."
Sheila McNeely
"Probably the best food Iā€™ve had so far in New Zealand! The Mexican fries bread was so good but what really stole the show were the two sauces I had..."
Kyla Washington
"This is the best Mexican food and service we have ever had!! Thank you for making our honeymoon extra fun, delicious and special! We will be back..."
Mykylie Zelaya
"Just finished having the pulled pork Taco!!!!! It was absolutely amazing :) :) Customer service was great. Will definitely come to this place next..."
Yarryn Whetu Horne
"Best Mexican, particularly the vegetarian tacos. Had a large group and were accommodated last minute. Highly..."
Nadia Davis
"Amazing food. Great service, even turning down a tip!! Just write a review they said. So happy to write this review. Great selection of Mexican..."
Clint Astridge
"We had tacos and nachos and both were amazing and very generous serves. Margarita's were some of the best we have ever had and very reasonably..."
Joanne M
"The best Mexican restaurant in Rotorua Delicious authentic Mexican food, a lot of nice food for very good prices. The whole atmosphere is amazing and..."
Karla Medawar
"Was recommended to this place. We ordered the beef empanadas and the pulled pork fajitas. The beef empanadas was quite good, the pastry was crispy..."
Wilson Shum
"On first impression walking into this place, the restaurant gave off this welcoming Mexican warmth (and not because the heaters were on inside). The..."
C Kapnoc
"The restaurant was fully booked. Luckily we got a table after waiting for a while. Delicious..."
Evangeline Wong
"Despite looking like a Mexican themed restaurant, this place is great. Food is excellent with some minor changes from traditional. Large dinner..."
Nick Suter
"We ordered the zapata steak and houmita empanadas, which were both very nicely prepared. Would highly recommend the mochachino zapata (coffee,..."
Kevin Teo
"Our go-to for warm dishes and a friendly atmosphere, great for weekend nights out. We highly recommend the black bean dip, the three cheese dip, the..."
Aileen Santos
"Fantastic Mexican food. Everything was visually appealing, well portioned, and tasty tasty tasty! Staff was very friendly, courteous, and..."
Philip Medford
"Beautiful food, the best meal we had with our stay in Rotorua. We will definitely be back next time weā€™re in the hood. Thank you ever so much for..."
Sun Jasper
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