Sambalos Tapas & Bar

Stopped by Sambalos around 4 PM for a late lunch. Our server Laura was fantastic and really made the experience enjoyable. The sweet plantain was delicious and definitely a highlight. We ordered the tuna tartare but it tasted off, so we sent it back. They removed it from the bill without any hassle, which we appreciated. The birria was absolutely delicious and highly recommend it. The sauce it came with was fantastic and really elevated the dish. The birria and the plantain were easily the stars of the meal. The lavender cocktail was also excellent and worth ordering. Laura's service was top notch. Despite the miss with the tartare, the birria alone makes this place worth visiting.

Authentic and modern restaurant in Winthrop, beautiful and cozy. We sat at the bar to enjoy the Sox game, asked the bartender (William) for food recommendations and his answer was; pick your poison, everything is good! We ordered a variety of starters and it did not disappoint, every single tapa we ordered was mouthwatering. Drinks were innovative and hit the right spot. Upscale service, very knowledgeable and friendly staff, the waiter was great, and the manager on duty was welcoming, she greeted warmly and always had a smile. Perfect spot for a date as place is beautiful, or to enjoy drinks with friends at the bar. Missed on posting some pictures because food started to come out and everything tasted so good, I forgot to snap other tapas we had ordered. Overall, great experience, awe

The food is so tasty and flavorful. You can't go wrong with any dish you order here. The cocktails they make here are amazing. The bartenders and wait staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The place looks very well kept together. I used to come to this place prior to being Sambalos and it had its own type of old charm, but the modern look Sambalos has transformed it to really suits it. Do yourself a favor and come to this place ASAP. Your taste buds will thank you.

Great first experience at Sambalos. The atmosphere has great energy with good music and a cool bar at the entrance. The cocktails were extremely good, especially the Golden Amber. The menu is full of flavor with thoughtful presentation. We ordered octopus, toston de carnitas, cauliflower, and carne asada. The toston de carnitas and carne asada are a must order! One comment to the kitchen is that while the meats had great char to them, the carne and octopus came overcooked. The flavor was still great and of course, easy to correct as the restaurant continues to open and gain traction. I am very happy about having Sambalos in Winthrop. With the same owners as Bellinos next door, it's nice to have some options and locals spots for a great cocktail and food.

Winthrop just got an awesome addition! I was blown away by the food, drinks, and overall vibe. The service was friendly, and the bar has a great TV. There’s also plenty of table seating, and you can make reservations through OpenTable. Among our favorite dishes were the plantains, ribs, steak and cheese rolls, coconut shrimp, and cornbread with cinnamon butter.