Kami at the bar is great! Our first visit to Cantina La Rosa resulted in great marks from Kami and her peers at the bar, good marks on food and eh on the hosts/reservation situation. It was a Friday night and we tried calling twice to figure out how long the wait was. No answer on the phone despite 3 calls. So we showed up. The person who arrived before us told me she tried to call and was told she had to be in person to put her name on the waitlist. When she said how large her party was, they said they had patio seating available to which she said she left her kids at home as she was told when she called there was a wait, so she needed to go get them. They said they'd hold the patio table for 15 minutes. I'm up next and ask for a table for 2, but now all the tables are filled, including the patio, so I go on the waitlist. We go to the bar to have drinks. We notice several 4 top tables with 2 people sitting at each. Mgmt take note: you're missing out on revenue! Soon two seats at the bar open so we take them and then realize we can eat at the bar. No more waitlist for us. Then our experience with the bar staff starts. They are all wonderful. Kami was especially helpful and authentic. Very easy to talk with even while she kept up with the super busy Friday night bar orders. She gave us several menu recommendations for apps, entrees, and desserts. All were spot on. So what did we get? TJ tacos were fantastic; best thing we ate. Mexican "mozzarella sticks" were delicious. Complementary chips and house salsa were very good, although the salsa had random tomato chunks that could have been cut a bit smaller. Chicken enchiladas had a good amount of chicken meat, although we wished for a smidge more sauce. And we finished with the lemon/lime desert which was a nice light finish to a filling meal. Also the margaritas (we had the regular and the prickly pair) were also good. Love that they give you the options of salt, Tajín, or nothing. We hope they change their reservation stance (ie do the opposite of what the have today, which is no reservations Thurs-Sun, and reservations available the rest of the week), but nonetheless we'll be back. :) read more

For those who were unaware, this is the old Fernando's space at Midway and NW Hwy, and the neighborhood has been anticipating its replacement for a while. When it soft-opened via reservations only, scuttlebutt was mixed, so we had to check it out. We beat the after church crowd for Sunday lunch, so we were seated quickly. The service was outstanding-attentive without being overbearing. My frozen Paloma was delicious, and it came in handy when my entree (tuna tacos) was served a solid five minutes after the rest of my party. The taste was good (strips were cooked a perfect medium) but the fish itself was far tougher than I expected. Other members of my party were satisfied with their food, so maybe it was just me. On balance it was a good experience, but there are kinks to be worked out. I'll hope for the best, but I will give them a bit to work on those before I return. read more

Whoever did the hiring needs a raise and bonus. That person contacted GQ and hired a goodlooking staff. David Santiago has a smile that is contagious. He is very charming and attentive ar the bar. I enjoyed my visit. There was another sweet man that was helping in the bar area who was friendly as well and really works with passion for the team. . The place is gorgeous and I liked the restroom as they are cozy and unique. Guacamole was delicious with egg on it but stir the other goodies were at the bottom. The salsa is warm and fragrant and the chips are perfect. Beautiful place and much better than the old place. They are new and working out kinks so I'm not docking them but they do need to work on seating and reservations - seems like they are favoring VIP clientele. Overall, it's fantastic. read more

Very disappointed with the new designed patio, bar and dining room. Food was average and service was good! Overall below expectations . read more

Very nice upscale Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas. Very good service, great atmosphere and tasty Tex-Mex cuisine. Full bar with good service so definitely a place to check out. read more

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It looks like they spent a fortune redecorating this place that used to be Fernando's. It is very luxe. It's pretty dark in there except for the patio that is closed in. It was my first time and I had poblano chicken enchiladas. It came with black beans and rice. The poblano sauce was pretty mellow. The salsa is fire roasted and not very blended and has a nice flavor. Personal preference I wish it was a little more blended because it's just easier to dip. Friendly efficient service. Different seating options. I am glad to have a nice restaurant back in that location. read more

We had a great evening at Cantina La Rosa! The service and drinks were fantastic. Highly recommend the mozzarella sticks and TJ Tacos! Everything was delicious. read more

I love the decor and vibe. This is a cozy intimate dining location in the bar area. Interesting layout as they have a family type dining area and a separate bar area dining for adults only. The outdoor patio is really nice. The patio is covered and surrounded by plants giving it a nice oasis feel. We ate at the bar and the service and attention to customers was wonderful. Special thanks to Daniel whose attention to detail and welcoming attitude was special. Can't wait to try some of the specialty items on the menu next time. read more

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The rice bowl was served cold and the menu descriptions were insufficient to properly make an educated decision. The salsa was served hot. The tortillas were overcooked and the deserts undercooked. Overall, no bueno. read more

Food was amazing, brunch menu was on point. Staff was lovely and level of service was above and beyond. Definitely recommend ! Shout out to the chef Maria. read more

Cantina La Rosa - Tacos Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Love the atmosphere inside! Great service, Antonio was very friendly and took care of us? My tacos de Barbacoa! Delicious bite, however, FRIJOLES BORRACHOS with CHICHARRÓN (pork skins) my favorite! YUMMERS! read more

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Fantastic food, the quesadillas were delicious. Great portions so ended up with leftovers which is the best! The margaritas were good and strong. Vibes were fantastic and the wait staff were super friendly. I'm absolutely going back read more

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Service top notch. Cocktail was fantastic. Food was outstanding. The decor is beautiful and looks totally different from old Fernandos. Highly recommend. Out door area will be my next destination read more

I do not write reviews lightly, but what occurred at Cantina La Rosa deserves attention. On Sunday, I personally visited the restaurant to make a reservation for eight guests. The gentleman who assisted me was courteous and professional, and I left confident that everything was properly arranged. When we arrived, however, the table assigned to us was completely inadequate for eight adults. The space was so insufficient that my husband was literally sitting outside the edge of the table. I calmly approached the hostess to request a solution. Shortly afterward, another staff member approached, and as I respectfully explained the issue, he told me, "Don't speak to me like that, because I'm not going to help you." At no point did I raise my voice or behave inappropriately. I was addressing a straightforward seating issue that should have been handled professionally. To be fair, the rest of the staff was pleasant, and our waitress was especially kind and attentive. We truly appreciated her service. Hospitality is measured by how situations are handled when something goes wrong. I trust management will take this feedback seriously and ensure future guests are treated with the professionalism and respect that should be standard. read more

The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous with a low lit bar and painted ceiling; the patio is large with real foliage blocking the parking lot view. This restaurant is still new, and the fajitas need work. The quality of the beef seems low and wasn't seasoned well. We also had bean and cheese nachos and ceviche, which were good. read more

Thank you to Cameron and the entire staff. There's so many places in Dallas to go and have great food great atmosphere but it's friendly people and friendly atmosphere that make you keep coming back. read more

Great everything! The TJ tacos are stellar! The service was excellent. The ambiance was comfortable, cool, and upscale. The patio had cool air blowing on a warm day, very nice. The Mexican cheese sticks were impressive and delish! The desserts were awesome! The coffee was also super high quality and a perfect pair for all the desserts. Cameron and David knocked it out of the park with this place! Thank you for a great experience! read more

New place, was excited to try it - we had wanted to order take out because it's my birthday and I have two little kids - so, the idea was to try a new place, but from home. Well, they don't do take out. Surprise. Whatever. So, we drag my two littles with us. Ordered. Beef fajitas were over done and had zero flavor; same for the chicken fajitas. Prickles pear marg was decent. The snapper was decent, a bit fishy. Ambiance was fine; beautiful buildout but dark and a bit loud - our server - Fernando (fitting, right?) was great - not over bearing by any means and very helpful! The manager came by as we were leaving; seeing we did not have dessert. He asked why. I said, well? We weren't offered. We had tabbed out at this point. My husband chimed in with it's my birthday, joking to sing me happy birthday - well, surprise again - they don't do birthday anything! SO, somehow this is a new neighborhood place that's not accommodating to takeout or birthdays..... going to be interesting to see if it lasts.... Missing Fernando's family experience.... read more

You can usually tell how a Mexican restaurant will be by checking out the basics. We ordered the cheese enchiladas. We couldn't even cut through them. The food was cold and the taquito appetizers were bland. Beautiful decor but very dark and loud music. Margarita was good but small. Service was slow. read more

I'm giving two stars because the service was good, not great but good. The cheese enchiladas were cold and the cheese was not melted. It was chunky and rubbery. The chicken enchiladas were also so cold. The white rice is bland. The ambiance is OK, but it was way too dark. The queso was good. Won't be back! read more

It took over an hour on a Sunday evening to even get our food. When we did, the food was overcooked (cheese on the tijuana tacos was black it was so burned). One order was incorrect and we never even received the correct order. In the end, we paid for the food we didn't even get because we just wanted to leave. read more

The food is too good for the service to be this bad. Great space. The food itself was fantastic. 20 min wait for drinks. Dinner took another 20-25minutes. The restaurant itself is uncomfortably hot and loud. The food itself is great. The execution needs some tweaking. read more

New Tex-Mex at Midway and Northwest Highway. Glad to see a replacement, but it differs! The interior is upscale, but dark, crowded and very loud. Tables have little space between them, so it feels crowded. The servers were friendly and caring but dysfunctional. It took 20min to get drinks, water and chips with salsa. Orders finally taken after 20min. Quesadillas with shrimp were large and full of shrimp. Considered to be very good. Only need 4 for dinner! The enchiladas are basically all chicken with regular "white" rice and beans. The enchilada with shrimp was okay, but lacked much taste. We will try again, but disappointed at this visit. read more

Went with family for early dinner Saturday night. Had a wonderful dinner on the patio. In addition to salsa and chips, we ordered a couple of apps, including mozzarella sticks, which the family enjoyed. A couple of us ordered the prickly pear margaritas...perfect for nice early evening. Pan seared red snapper was fantastic. Great service in a nice atmosphere. I live out of town, but visit family in Dallas every couple of months and will definitely return. read more

Went with family for early dinner Saturday night. Had a wonderful dinner on the patio. In addition to salsa and chips, we ordered a couple of apps, including mozzarella sticks, which the family enjoyed. A couple of us ordered the prickly pear margaritas...perfect for nice early evening. Pan seared red snapper was fantastic. Great service in a nice atmosphere. I live out of town, but visit family in Dallas every couple of months and will definitely return. read more

First time there since the new concept opened and it was underwhelming. First the table we were seated at was the furthest away in the back of the patio even though there were many available tables and booths available. I wasn't initially bothered until the sun set and I feared the possible rodent visitors as we were located adjacent to the back door of the kitchen which made me twitchy. Then my husband asked if he could order 1 chicken and 1 beef taco al carbon and was told no they don't do that even though the tacos came hand rolled (?) so we couldn't understand why that was such a big deal. And finally, as we departed, we discovered the main entrance door has a knob which has to be turned to unlatch the door to exit which is a major fire hazard life safety issue as well as ada violation and against dallas fire code. How they got by with that during code inspections and issued a c of o is a mystery. read more

I really want this place to succeed. While the food had good flavor the menu is limited and so are the portion sides. I paid north of $20 for chicken fajitas and receoved six very thin slices of chicken (about the and 1.5 long and half inch wide). In fact there were more potatoes than chicken on plate. Also, asked for mixed tortillas and got charged two more dollars for that. Very disappointing. I hope someone reads this and can make changes. I read more

Amazing service and even better food. I was pleasantly surprised by the patio experience and how lively it was. I'd highly recommend getting the "TJ" tacos! read more

Better options nearby. Staff seems like they don't want people to visit. Not worth the hassle.

Had dinner inside and a Saturday lunch on the patio. Went family style both times to try as much of the menu as we could. Thrilled about this place! I love that you can come, get a full meal and not leave feeling gross and greasy. For being open less than a week, i'm impressed by the kind staff and consistency of food. Tuna ceviche, protein bowl, Oscar's Suizas, TJ's tacos. pulpo tacos, OH and the spicy señorita. This restaurant is great for any vibe - families, date, fun drinks with friends. Great for the Dallas restaurant scene, support local! read more

Food was bland, enchiladas were empty. Drinks totally watered down and took 25+ minutes. Service incredibly slow.

Dined on Saturday, March 7. The host asked if we had a reservation? My wife called earlier in the week as was told that they did not take reservations? The manager was indifferent and seated our party of four. The service was very slow. The music is very loud and all the patrons then had to be loud to compete with the music. The food was ok. They may have growing pains for a new restaurant. I would suggest other options. read more

Good ambiance including patio. Chips salsa and queso were good. Asked for ground beef in the queso but got a clump of beef that wouldn't come apart for anyone else to enjoy. Had the ribeye fajitas; great taste and correctly cooked medium well. Although got a bunch of green bell peppers, had virtually no grilled onions at the bottom of the fajitas. Also portion was small compared to other comparable restaurants in the area. Had a margarita on rocks, felt watered down, no taste. Would have given 3 stars but the service was pretty bad. Restaurant was busy and they were not prepared to service so many tables. Received food ~90 minutes after ordering. Water did not get refilled on time. Did not have a plate or silverware for a good majority of the time. But overall staff seemed friendly, just busy. Overall disappointed as I live just around the corner and was hoping to have a regular go to spot. read more