Comments on: Guardian UK: El Sabroso is a 9/10 (and better than Fette Sau!)

By: Midtown Lunch » Bits & Pieces: Krust vs. Dutchy, More Cupcakes & The El Sabroso Bounce

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:44:40 +0000

[...] Lunch » Shuttered Latin Food Inside the Blimpie, Resurfaces in Stranger Location on Guardian UK: El Sabroso is a 9/10 (and better than Fette Sau!)David on UWS Indian Restaurant Tries Out the Midtown Deli GameYvo on Margon Does Midtown Proud at [...]

By: Midtown Lunch » Shuttered Latin Food Inside the Blimpie, Resurfaces in Stranger Location

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:58:25 +0000

[...] deli buffet in the middle. This could be the 2nd coolest Midtown Lunch location ever (after El Sabroso of course!). Full +/- coming [...]

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:58:56 +0000

I’ve been going to El Sabroso for some time now and I can’t get enough of it! It’s definitely a hidden gem in midtown! The food is great and the owner/cook is very warm and gracious. It makes for a pleasant homestyle eating experience. I always take new friends and they love it too!

By: Swan

Swan — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:40:52 +0000

They are open. I went for lunch. There’s yellow tape surrounding the entrance but you just have to cross it! =)

By: Zach@MidtownLunch

Zach@MidtownLunch — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:44:11 +0000

They had an emergency on Friday, and were closed- but they are back open today. 100% confirmed.

By: john

john — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:49:50 +0000

Zach@MidtownLuch – I was in the right place. I saw the menu sign on the door outside and the restaurant logo. I went passed the door and I saw round chairs and the restaurant is closed. Am I unlucky that day? Could someone varify rather the place is still open?

By: MissGinsu

MissGinsu — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:21:28 +0000

I just caught the link to the Guardian piece off The Food Section sidebar. What a coup! Congratulations, man! Well deserved.

My boyfriend and I can’t wait to try out some of your suggestions. It’s such a great service you provide. Midtown has always been such a dining dead zone…

Cheers!
Miss G.

By: Zach@MidtownLunch

Zach@MidtownLunch — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:40:19 +0000

@John – That is very disconcerting. Were you definitely at the right place. There is another loading dock on the same street with no restaurant inside. Maybe that door was locked? Or, was the door open and you found the counter closed up?

@Vishal – I’d say the food is comparable, with a slight edge going to El Sabroso for their Peruvian specials on Fridays.

By: Vishal

Vishal — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:04:59 +0000

Is the food at El Sabroso better than the Latin Blimpie? BTW, the Latin Food in the Blimpie has resurfaced in the Convenience Store next door which sells the Vegetarian Indian food!

By: john

john — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:04:46 +0000

I went to the place today and it was close:(