This is a popular place! We arrived just after 5pm on a Friday and it was pretty empty, but the line was out the door when we left. For those sensitive to noise, note that this is a loud place due to music and echo. I was straining my voice to be heard, and the tables around us weren't even full yet. I really enjoyed my time here. I am from California and have had... bad experiences with Mexican food in the Midwest. This place was great. Very fresh, delicious chips and salsa to start! The drinks menu looked great, though I just stuck with water. I ordered the grilled romaine salad with chicken. It was fantastic, and the chicken had genuine deep flavor with gentle heat. Carlos G. provided great service. He checked on our drinks often and helped us pay fast with separate checks at the end. If I ever happen to be in this area again, I would definitely come here. The service and food truly stand out. read more

Fat Rosie's - salad with chicken - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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I know you don't come to Fat Rosie's for authentic food, but they didn't even try. I'm Puerto Rican and my husband is Mexican, so we know Hispanic food. I wish I had taken a picture, because the carne asada was a completely different cut of steak, and the pastor was covered in like a chimichurri sauce. However, their margaritas are fantastic. Their watermelon jalapeño, which they can make even if it's not on the main menu, is AMAZING. Perfectly sweet and spicy; I could drink 5! I would suggest just grabbing one and sitting outside in their outdoor area! read more

Fat Rosie's - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Food & margarita are good. Service is bad. It looks like they are short staff. Waited to get our water for 20-30 mins. Ambiance is good. They come take pic. They sell $15 per picture FYI & 1 complimentary. Pic's is provided below. read more

So my sister's and cousin's got together for an early birthday 28th surprise for our niece Natalie. We were greeted at the door by a young lady that was super sweet. We then met Oscar that was super friendly and took us upstairs to the outdoor patio. I asked Oscar if he can get me beautiful niece one of the small mexican hats they give away to the kids when they dine there. Well he said, yes of course and he shows up with 7 huge mexican hats in all colors and placed them on our heads to match our outfits that alone made our night so special. It was the first time we all got together after our sister passed 3 month ago and my niece mother. So, my niece was overwhelmed with happiness to see us all there, she thought only her Godmother would be dinning with her. The place was amazing and the waitress Arlette was so sweet, i was going to order a regular margarita but, instead i order the basil margarita which was so yummy. My sister each had oaxaca margarita and other yummy drinks. We had the appetizer sampler that was very good and we order guacamole and i also order a hotter dipping sauce because i like things spicy, the one served was mild and yummy but, if you like hot stuff they have a habanero sauce. For dinner some of us ordered fajita bowls and I really didn't care for that dish, my sister liked hers. she had the steak and i had the chicken bowl. My other sister and niece ordered the kick ass fajitas now, that was delicious and we also tried the tacos and flautas. Everyone and everything we had was so good. Then Oscar took photos of us all with our hats and we called it a night. I highly recommend this restaurant in Rosemont and please ask for Arlette and Oscar they are awesome. read more

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We came here prior to a concert at the Rosemont Theatre. We made reservations but still had to wait for a table. Once seats the rest of our evening went pretty smoothly. Our server was great, very friendly and outgoing. We started off with a mango margarita pitcher. It was good but not enough alcohol to give you a buzz. My wife ordered their fish tacos. Fried is the at to go with these. They were topped off with avocado-habanero aioli, lime cabbage, and pico de gallo. I ordered their Tampequeña. It came with a perfectly grilled and seasoned skirt steak. This was very delicious. The steak was very juicy and tender. I can definitely see myself ordering this again. It also came with an enchilada Roja, grilled queso fresco, rajas, rice, beans, cilantro, guacamole and most importantly the corn tortillas. If you're not making yourself tacos then you're doing it wrong. Overall a solid night. It does get packed in the weekends so even if you make reservations, be prepared to still wait. My wife really loved it here so will definitely be returning to keep her happy. read more

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The fish tacos were Amazing!!! The margaritas were great. Some of the other food was a little bland. Dinner also took over 2 hours. It took 45 minutes to order after getting our drinks. We would def go back but prepared for a long dinner if you have kids. Also loved the "man" in the bathroom. read more

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Cool spot near the airport! It was recommended by a co-worker, and even said Ivan, at the bar, gave great service. He wasn't there till almost at the end of the meal, but we did experience his bartending skills! Very nice guy! The margaritas were on point! I have never had Chamoy as a binder to hold the Tajin on the rim, but it's the only way I want it now! I ordered the Enchiladas de Mole, as Mole is my absolute favorite! This did not disappoint! Highly recommend! The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and really sets the vibe. I did find it a bit noisy for me, but the food and service made up for that in the end. Prepare to spend a little money here, it's definitely a bit pricey. read more

Fat Rosie's - Enchiladas de Mole and a Spicy Margarita - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

We have a Fat Rosie's in our neighborhood and hadn't been there yet but went to this location after a comedy show at Zanie's next door, in the entertainment district in Rosemont. I made a reservation and I'm glad I did because it was packed! And even with the reservation we still had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. We were escorted to the 2nd floor (steep stairs!) and sat in front of the bar, which had a great view of the ice skating rink. We had drinks and the queso appetizer which was very good. They have a large menu with a lot of options, some a bit pricey but overall good. Their salsa that comes with chips is good too, and we were trying not to fill up on them. My daughter ordered the quesabirria tacos and I had the empenadas appetizer and one carne asada tostada. (Love that you can order a platter of their various tacos or à la cart.) I wasn't super hungry so one was perfect. Everything was delicious and service was great! We saw other items on the menu that we look forward to trying...probably at our Lincolnwood location. They have several, but for a chain it is good Mexican. read more

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Went here with 12:15 reservations on a Thursday with a group of 5 others and did not have a great experience. When we got there it was not busy at all.. We were told outside was closed, drinks came after the meals and after we requested them again, and the enchiladas de mole was just too saucy for me. read more

On a multi-hour layover at ORD recently, we decided to pop out for lunch and ended up at this Fat Rosie's location which anchors one end of Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont. Fat Rosie's is your typical high energy, pseudo-Americanized Tex-Mex spot that is big, bright and loud from entry to exit. If you are familiar with Chuy's, it is kind of like that, but on a grander scale. Menu is large and features all the Tex Mex classics you are accustomed to. We started our meal off with queso, then launched into a salad, quesadilla and a side of rice. Queso was solid and the chips were perfection. The salad was loaded and tasty, side of rice was surprisingly seasoned, and the quesadilla, while large, was a bit underwhelming. Our server was super friendly and helpful. He checked in on us throughout the meal and kept things moving at a good pace. The food runners and hostess were friendly as well. The space is large featuring a large main floor dining area with bar plus a long covered patio, in addition to a large upstairs indoor/outdoor area. Given the space, you can imagine the amount of celebrations that take place here. During our visit on a Saturday afternoon, there were two birthday celebrations taking place in the main dining room. The space is super clean, well laid out and inviting. Overall, we enjoyed Fat Rosie's. I can understand why the brand is growing across the Chicago area! read more

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It was very easy to make a reservation and not only were we seated on time when it was incredibly crowded, we were also served quickly. The food was hot and delicious. There was a band playing music and there are festive decorations. We were here for a conference and the server was willing separate our bills without any issues. read more

Fat Rosie's - Steak fajitas - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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I ordered a salad. It was A-mazing! I was a first time patron. I got my order to ho, and it was packaged perfectly. I was able to get three meals from one salad. It exceeded my expectations. I would return to the restaurant and try something different if I am in the area. My friends all loved their food too. read more

It was walkable from hotels near the ORD airport. A vibrant. lively aesthetic. Service from hosts, servers to everyone walking by was great. One of few places that still gives complimentary chips + salsa. Didn't go wrong with the chicken + steak fajitas. read more

Fat Rosie's - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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- Over priced.... - Food is not authentic.... - Chips are not home made and the guacamole was chunky with minimal ingredients but the salsa was decent. - Waitress and service was good and nothing to complain about. read more

Both the vegetarian items we ordered were great. I would love to go to this restaurant to try chicken items with my friends. The waiter was so enthusiastic and friendly. He served chips and salsa constantly to our big group of people. The ambience was amazing and fun filled atmosphere. Ladies have to plan to use restroom for a surprise element that I am not going to reveal in this review read more

Fat Rosie's - Black Bean Hash Taco Plate - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Omar (or Elmer?? The guy with the tattoos upstairs) gave the most horrible service ever. We ordered 3 different meals for 3 different people and all of our orders were wrong. When we let someone else know (because Omar was nowhere to be found) I guess he got upset and stopped coming to our table. We were never asked if we were doing good or needed anything. Like, bro, it's not our fault you messed up our order? 0/10 if you get Omar ask for someone else. The food itself was okay. Music was nice, but Omar wasn't. read more

I went here 2 weeks ago with my team for dinner and it was amazing! We had a lot of food, we had the Mexican Street Corn, Empanadas De Carne, Nachos, Side Guacamole. Individually I had the Guyaba Margarita and Tacos a la Carte: Chicken, Beef, Carne Asada. The staff were very kind and friendly. The ambiance was soo lively! I truly enjoyed everything here! read more

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A quick work trip and my coworkers and I ended up having dinner at Fat Rosie's. Love all the decorations and the ambiance of the place. They have a big open space with plenty of seating both inside and outside. Great place to watch sports as well at the bar area. Food was delicious, we got a few appetiser's chips/salsa/guacamole. And I got the steak fajitas which was a pretty big plate. Service was quick and good. read more

Fat Rosie's - Carne Asada Fajitas Plate - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Food was delicious. They had lettuce wraps as an alternative to tortillas for tacos. Service was kind of slow but overall we had a good time. read more

Fat Rosie's - Chicken Fajitas - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Fantastic Food! This restaurant has it all if Mexican cuisine is what you are craving. Excellent menu, delicious drinks, friendly staff and a fun and relaxing ambiance. Family and budget friendly restaurant. If you are in the area don't miss the opportunity to try this awesome restaurant. Enjoy and have a great time! read more

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I came in between typical lunch and dinner times and restaurant was pretty dead. Service was excellent from all staff that we encountered. I had a strawberry jalepeno margarita that was tasty. Chips and salsa were delicious. They play trick on you with the bathrooms They do validate parking. read more

The ambiance was nice! I loved the decorations and the theme of the place. Also, the server was also super kind and helpful, he asked if we had any allergies and most business don't do that. The Chipotle Chicken was also delicious and I love ordering it when I come to Fat Rosies read more

Nice addition to the Rosemont area. Place is vibrant and colorful, giving that typical americanized Mexican restaurant vibe. Place was a bit cramped, but not too difficult to walk around. Our server was pleasant and attended our table well. Food was very typical, not overly amazing but also not bland as well. Obviously the biggest draw are the margaritas; I didn't have one but my husband did and said it was good. A good addition to the lineup of restaurants here in Rosemont. read more

First off, let's start with the name. I'm going to guess that Rosie is probably not really fat . But, just in case she is, I can understand why...lol. For such a fancy spot, this food was excellent, the look and taste was authentic. My server Esmeralda was on point. That Mango Lemonade was RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!! The Fajitas were perfectly seasoned and the Flour Tortillas were crisp, yet soft. The salsa that came with the chips tasted freshly made. The dining room and bar area is loud, but the food was so good, it didn't matter. There is a huge parking garage attached to this area and they validate your parking. I enjoyed this place and would go back with friends if in town again. read more

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Scheduled a lunch birthday celebration for my dad with 10 people. Booking with yesenia was easy. Contract for booking was emailed signed and sent back with no issues. Pricing was clear and you can pick what you prefer for your party. Thankfully, we had the place mostly to ourselves when we arrived. Usually, this place is packed. This day had winter snow storms so that helped. The service by Alberto and his team was great! From the chips and salsa down to the Tequila shots at the end! The food was great and tasty. We had the guacamole & chips, and empenadas as apps. Chicken fajita, carne asada, tortillas and salsa. The staff checked in often and made sure we had everything we needed. Great decor all around. They sang their happy birthday and brought out the sombrerros and Tequila airplane. Was great! read more

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Finally had a chance to stop into fat Rosie's to sample more of their menu and see the inside instead of getting takeout. Service was great - very attentive and friendly. All the food came out quickly. It wasn't the best Mexican food I've ever had but it was fine. I got the steak burrito but need to try the Al pastor later. The drinks were really good and honestly the best part of the meal. The house marg was great and served in a big glass. I got the Paloma and it was also excellent. I loved the tajin rim. Thanks for a great date night, Fat Rosie's! read more

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Stopped in for a friends birthday. Was unaware of the ac being out so it was very hot inside. The server did their best to accommodate us but it was out of her hands. Service was great and the food came out super quick. Margarita was very good but hard to use straw bc of blueberries. Enchiladas were very one note. Nothing special. read more

Fat Rosie's - Enchiladas Rojas - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Fat Rosie's is great new addition to the Rosemont entertainment district. It's a small local chain but has a unique feel to it. The restaurant is decent sized, colorful and cheerful. The food and drinks are not all traditional. We had salmon, shrimp and tacos. The shrimp and tacos were tasty. Drinks were great. Large portions. Prices as expected for the area. Not bad. Service was sincere and professional. Recommend reservations. Ask for validation if you park in the rosemont garage. read more

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This was our first time dining at Fat Rosie's and we had an absolute blast! The restaurant was lively and full of great energy. The hostess was welcoming and got us seated right away. Our server was friendly and very accommodating. I ordered the pozole and my date had the steak fajitas--both dishes were absolutely delicious, piping hot, and packed with flavor. We wish we had time to stay for dessert, but we were running late for a concert next door. Overall, we had a great experience and I'm already looking forward to coming back! read more

Fat Rosie's - Pozole - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Fat Rosie's was an enjoyable experience and I'd probably go again! Service was excellent however their food was lacking just a little bit as it was a bit bland. I'd love to see them lean a little more into authentic Mexican style of cooking because right now it's a little too Americanized. That being said we still enjoyed our meal! Started with free chips and salsa (we love that!!) and a house margarita, which was huge! And for my mains I got a fish taco, al pastor taco, and chicken taco. The Al pastor was my favorite, great flavor on it. The other two were good but nothing mind blowing. For dessert (which we didn't need but totally enjoyed) was the churro sundae. So delicious and a generous portion! Fat Rosie's a great addition to the Rosemont Entertainment area! They have live DJs on the weekends too :) read more

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My wife ordered tacos and they were extremely Cold I ordered chicken and steak fajitas the chicken was not cooked and the steak wasn't cooked the way I asked the Cold tortillas. They didn't even get us more water the waiter didn't come back to check at all horrible food taste and the service was terrible. read more

Fat Rosie's - Horrible food - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

This just opened 3 weeks ago! Super cute inside and spacious. Service was awesome from start to finish-the hostess, the waitress and the manager. Everyone had great humor and it was enjoyable. Always checked on us but not excessively I'm super picky with food and the waitress worked with me patiently and honest! The guac did not taste at all habanero but was very fresh, queso was fine, it does come with meat so request no meat if you're vegetarian. Tacos- steak was good, mushroom was okay... tasted like it belonged on a steak and fish I wasn't a fan of. Skinny margarita was tasty, tart like the way I want and spicy version was good too. Churros were tasty but crunchy. We gave the feed a k and was well received. Overall, it was a fun experience with grace they recently opened. I'd go back and worth checking out read more

Fat Rosie's - Jamaica marg, habanero Mango salsa guac & thin queso - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Order was wrong, all the food I ordered- enchiladas- chile relleno, empanadas beans, rice, everything had a very strange and disgusting after taste. Empanadas were over cooked and soggy and had the same gross after taste. I do not recommend this place. Was very overpriced as well. Similar restaurants in the area were significantly less expensive than they were, but I expected higher quality. That's why I chose this place but I was wrong . Was better in the past but has gone downhill. It's gross and they don't get orders correct: save your money and order somewhere else/ meal over $70 (no alcohol) and they credited me $2.00..... if that doesn't make you stay away/ then.... read more

Delicious dinner for a birthday! Large group had dinner we enjoyed chips, salsa, guac, empanadas, and fajitas. Of course had to have a house margarita on the rocks as well. We went during the week and it was very busy and not quite enough servers so it took a bit. Not at the fault of our server though, he was still very great. Only complaint would be the shrimp were a bit over cooked, but the chicken was delicious. Definitely will be back. read more

Fat Rosie's - Chicken fajitas - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Fat Rosies is always a solid go to restaurant. I'm still a little sore that they have stopped putting the lime juice on the tortilla chips, but they have the best chips and salsa that I've ever tried! My go-to is Cauliflower tacos, and they did not disappoint. I went to the location in Rosemont. Parking was a bit challenging, but, I love the area. The open space where kids are playing, all of the stores surrounding it made sitting outside on the patio just seen more interesting and exciting and inviting. This fat Rosie's was amazingly decorated! Way more fun and festive than the one I have been to before. That was a nice surprise! Our server was awesome. He was very attentive, checked in several times, tried to talk us into dessert (I won't hold that against him), I made us laugh. I also had a pineapple margarita and asked for a little spice to be added...perfect! Fat rosies will always be one of my favorite go-to's! read more

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Food was good. Service was good. But oh my God is this place noisy. We went there to visit with family in the area but couldn't hold a decent conversation. It's noisy to begin with and then they add loud music to boot. That puts it over the top and makes the place unbearable. I will never go back here. read more

Solid dinner spot. If you get a margarita, it is good, however, it is made of mostly ice and not much margarita. It looks like a huge glass, but 75% of that is ice, so I'm not sure it was worth the price. Hibiscus flavor was nice and not too sweet. I had a salad with steak. It was large and filling and I was able to eat the leftovers the next day. The atmosphere is festive and clean. My friend said there was a mannequin in the ladies restroom and he even talked or mumbled or something. Now I kind of wish I had gone in there to see for myself. Service was good. We had Carlos who was friendly and efficient. It was a bit on the pricier side, but that seems about the norm for this part of Rosemont. read more

Fat Rosie's - Desserts Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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My tacos came out super fast. Cheese didn't get time to melt tho. The food was definitely bbqd legit (chicken tacos) and the sides were bomb. When I got to Ohare Airport, fat rosies was definitely the better option so plan ahead. Everyone working there was Hella cool I dunno they just were. Also thedrinks - I had some apple thingy (fire), a lemonade n water... A1. Would definitely go again, my first choice of Birria tacos was sold out. TBH not a bad option price wise either. Withouto alcohol bill was $24. read more

If you're looking for a party, then go to Fat Rosie's. If you're looking for good food or the ability to talk to people at your table then go somewhere else! I ordered the pork burrito and it was not very flavorful, but over spiced instead. The churro sundae was not very cinnamoned or sweet. We came to the restaurant five minutes after the rest of our group but everyone ordered food separately. We ordered our entrées after the rest of the table got their food. The restaurant was too loud. Not only was the music too loud but the servers kept blowing horns to add to the noise. I will not be returning to Fat Rosie's! read more

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For me an alright spot for Mexican food. As expected for a spot near a convention center and airport, this spot can get quite busy on any day of the week - especially during the main dinner hours. The process of being seated by the host and getting service from the waiter can be a bit slow, though this isn't too bad for a restaurant of this type. But it is quite loud inside, which makes it difficult to hear one another for a conversation and make louder by celebratory sounds for birthdays, graduations, and other events. The food itself is alright for me. Not super expensive for a restaurant in this area, but also not too cheap. Portion sizes are fairly generous and the food does come out hot. I found the meat to be a tad overcooked on different items I tried, and the seasoning to be a bit underwhelming. In particular, the texture on the quesabirria tacos was nice and crunchy on the outside, but the meat itself was a bit firm and lacked having depth of flavor. The al pastor burrito had a good amount of rice, beans, lettuce, avocado, etc. but combined together felt a bit indistinct in its different elements -- making it not as enjoyable as it could've been. The best item I had was Rosie's Churro sundae though it wasn't amazing either. The churros were nice and hot and did mix well with the chocolate ice cream, which drowned out the flavor of the candied pecans and dulce de leche, but was still fairly enjoyable -- but an item like Uncle Julio's Chocolate Pinata is better flavorwise. Overall, this is an acceptable spot to enjoy Mexican food with a group. The food is alright due to ingredient quality, but i feel that the flavors and textures could be a bit better -- which can be hard to be consistent with, due to how busy this place gets. If you want a festive mood, definitely come here to be surrounded by celebration, but if you're trying to have a conversation with others-- it'll be challenging given the noisy environment. read more

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