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Sabroso

91/100 (3715 ratings)

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Central American

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Latin

South American

Central American

Vegan Options

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Latin

South American

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Vegan Options

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Queso

Calamares

Beef Cheeks

Lamb

Tapas

Fish

Fish Taco

Pork

Tacos

Prawns

Beef

Burrito

Tortillas

Nachos

Chicken Wings

Salad

Chili

Calamari

Sit down

Mexican

Central American

Latin

South American

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Seating

Takeout

Table Service

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Serves Alcohol

Street Parking

Drinks

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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 I’ve ever had! A nice little restaurant that feels cosy and homely. The waiter (who I think is also..."

Simona D’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

Abracadabra Cafe Bar

87/100 (2940 ratings)

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Toasts

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Falafel

Calamari

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Calamares

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Kabobs

Cheesecake

Couscous

Tapas

Sandwiches

Cakes

Tacos

Burger

Prawns

Lamb

Fish

Beef

Burrito

Fajitas

Sit down

Contemporary

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Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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Accepts Credit Cards

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"This place is fabulous. Very delicious food and coffee. We ordered a California burrito and a cinnamon brioche for breakfast. Huge portion of food...."

Uncle V

"A nice peaceful sunny cafe with an eclectic choice of healthy dishes which are otherwise not that healthy . My boyfriend and I particularly loved the..."

Ria Chakraborty

"We enjoyed our dinner at the Abracadabra Cafe. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was served quickly. Most importantly it was very..."

Kim Anderson

"Amazing food and wonderful service! The bounty hot chocolate is to die for. I had the Huevos Rancheros and asked for extra guacamole and chipotle..."

Grace Chen

"Wow frigging wow. Fantastic greeting and quickly seated despite becoming busy. Good service and the manager was actively managing making sure..."

Cookingkenny

"Favourite cafe in Rotorua! The venue is spacious and has a nice indoor/outdoor flow with plenty of seating options. The coffee is perfect. The lunch..."

Mona Krsteva

"Have been here multiple times and it's my fav cafe in Rotorua! The cumin spiced chips are the best fries I have ever had, hands down. The staff are..."

Aimee R

"Had lunch here yesterday in the green room. What a great place when you have children along, no chance of them disturbing other diners! Although it..."

Lorraine McLaughlin

"We booked the green room for a dinner party which was nice and private. Service was good, it was quite a busy night so staff were working very hard..."

Alayna

"Great food , will be back . The nachos were spot on ...."

Terry Littlefair

"Went here on the 11/09/2015. Lovely little place heaps of cool little off the side rooms, garden bar etc was really nice. We only had coffees here..."

Daniel Nordstrand

"Amazing food! Amazing hospitality! Amazing coffee/hot chocolates! I go here on a regular basis ... pretty much weekly! I highly reccomened it for..."

Kirsty Nicholson

"This place was recommended to me by a friend, and she was so right! Friendly helpful staff, great atmosphere, and the food was amazing!! The grand..."

Fiona Constable

"After an experience that no one should even have at Nuvolare ( wasn't served for 25 min!!) I phoned Abracadabra to see if there was an..."

Rami.albatniji

"Were greeted straightaway, thank goodness I had booked a table as the place was pretty packed.I had the extra long island iced tea, it was..."

Katherine Holder

"This place is awesome. The owners are lovely and the staff give great service. The food is unique and delicious and the non alcoholic drinks are..."

Kathleen Joyce-Reweti

"Great coffee, friendly & down to earth staff :-)Love the gypsy-like decor, very interesting.We make a point of coming in for a coffee..."

Wine And Cheese

"We dined here as a family in the July school holidays. The place was busy but pleasant. The staff were friendly and accomodating. The children..."

Davina Plummer

"Best breakfast menu in Rotorua. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly..."

Nicola Davis

"This place has to be one of the best around. Been several times and am always impressed. Went as part of a large group for a stag night and even..."

Ian

"This is an excellent place for breakfast. Fast, fresh, full of flavor, great quality ingredients. Lunch is excellent too.Service is..."

Kellyrae Buchanan

"What can I say.... Target got it right!!! 10/10!! I love this place, the food, the coffee, the staff, everything is just awesome (which is why i'm a..."

JR

"We went to Abracadabra for my 30th a couple of weeks ago, we have never been before but heard very good things about it. There was 12 of us..."

Suzanne Hull

"We went for dinner on Friday before the marathon although the restaurant was chocka it was excellent service and even more delicious food. Although..."

Nicola

"Had several mals there. each one an eating experience. Excellent menu, first class friendly service. Food is good value. The chermoula squid sald is..."

Wendy Simpson

"WOW! What an amazing dinning experience! I went to Abracadabra for dinner last Friday night! It is exactly what Rotorua has been missing. The food..."

Deanne

"Staff were lovely and sweet. Our food was so yummy and the presentation was 10/10. We went back again next day for drinks for our drive back home and..."

Shale Reti

"A good brunch venue with a unique flavour profile that was delicious. We were the first here on a Wednesday morning, and the service was good. We had..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"An amazing price for incredible food. The Tunisian spiced lamb shank was succulent and wonderfully seasoned. The surf and turf option of the steak..."

Irene Chen

"The restaurant was clasic and very cosy atmospere and warm welvomed from staffs. We ordered steaks 'surf&turf". Wow it was amasing present and..."

Dan Park

"Cute cafe! A separate vegan menu stole our hearts. Plenty of options! Delicious food and good value for money. Our dishes were really generous...."

L B

"Location of this place is top notch. This place has good vegetarian options. We ordered Veg Burrito (Made with Jackfruit) & corn chips with..."

Yuvraj Modi

"Lovely atmosphere and staff. The cabinet Food was great and the menu looked great a well. Very accommodating with our wee dog. 2 areas you can have..."

Kaye Englebretsen

"Didn't think much of the place at first, then the food came out. Delicious and filling. So..."

Chanel Hunt

"We had the scrambled dukkah eggs, they were perfect. Didn't even need to add any salt or pepper. We also had the gf French toast, delicious &..."

Candy Walters

"Absolutely delicious 😋 enjoyed the atmosphere, service, coffee and..."

Sobia M

"Great service and awesome food, has a Mediterranean taste that we all loved. Strongly..."

Nor Khalel

"Went for an early dinner I had the Steak Surf and Turf and my Daughter had the Grand Burrito. My steak was perfectly cooked for Medium Rare, and..."

Darryl Scowen

"Really nice. Can't believe how cool the bar down the back is, and to have the enclosed areas outside at the back - great to bring kids. Coffee is..."

Tim Galea

"We ordered entrées for dinner, it was a first time here. The Jalapeños were quite spicy but to my liking. We weren't really fond of the Chilli..."

Rana Motu

"Absolutely delicious breakfast and coffee. Friendly staff with great service, funky..."

Emma Martindale

"Such quick service and some of the best South American/ Mediterranean style cuisine I've had EVER. Waitresses are very friendly and host quickly. The..."

Matt Matyszczuk

"I went to this Cafe for a Sunday breakfast. The coffee bean (Flight Coffee) tastes great. I had an espresso and their big breakfast. Middle Eastern/..."

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