Sabroso Cocina Mexicana is saying goodbye to its original St. Ann digs on April 11, with the owners confirming that the restaurant will serve its final meals at the Old Saint Charles Road spot before turning full attention to the newer Maplewood location, which will now act as the flagship while they explore a new home for St. Ann.
In a Facebook post, the owners said the closure stems from “the rising costs of goods and services and maintenance of the building,” according to St. Louis Magazine. Shared on March 31, the post also noted that the team would like to relocate within St. Ann down the line and urged fans to keep supporting the Maplewood spot in the meantime.
Owners Point to Limits at the Old Site
Chef Miguel Pintor and his wife, Brandin Maddock, launched Sabroso’s St. Ann restaurant in 2021 and expanded with a second storefront in Maplewood in summer 2024. That move gave them a full bar, a larger dining room and an outdoor patio, upgrades the original St. Ann space could not offer because of its proximity to a church, a restriction reported by St. Louis Magazine.
Where to Find Sabroso Now
The St. Ann address is 11146 Old Saint Charles Road, while the Maplewood dining room sits on Sutton Boulevard. Both sites, along with contact details, are listed on Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. For menu staples such as cochinita pibil, birria, tortas, huaraches and street tacos, outlets like Eater and the restaurant’s own site have spotlighted Pintor’s regional Mexican recipes.
Why This Matters
The owners’ decision, driven by higher food, labor and building maintenance costs, echoes a broader squeeze across the restaurant world. The National Restaurant Association’s 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry report cites elevated operating expenses and notes that 42% of operators said their restaurants were not profitable in 2025, highlighting how thin the margins are for independent spots, according to the National Restaurant Association…