Located in the bustling East Village, stepping into Yellow Rose transports you into the West (with…read morea little throwback vibe as well). Like usual in NYC, the storefront is relatively skinny and packed to the brim with diners, so I would recommend always getting a reservation. With a party of 8, we explored various dishes on the menu with everyone leaving in a positive tone. Each dish was filling, tastey and unique. Even the "standard" red salsa was nothing but, packed with flavor and spice. Any breakfast sandwich is worthy of a second trip but the star of the meal were the kolaches.... Please order a kolache. So sweet, so unique, yet perfectly balanced with dough.

We went to Yellow Rose because of the lore, the mystique, and the promise of Tex-Mex. My partner…read moreand I are Mexican Americans from Texas, and not just any part of Texas... the border, less than a mile from the Mother Land of the Mexica. In the early mornings, after drunken benders that lasted until the wee hours of the morning, we felt the pangs for breakfast tacos, authentic burritos, and greasy plates loaded with huevos à la Mexicana, frijoles, and rice. Mexican diners along the border were headquarters and we were the fucking Mexican Power Rangers. For us, the term "Tex-Mex" was worse than a misnomer. It was a Yankee term used pejoratively to describe The Great Beyond, the Abyss that stares back, except we are the Abyss, seething, yearning for nuance and complexity in Gringolandia. We left Yellow Rose with that same yearning, asking ourselves "What the hell was that?" Chips were stale, a forgivable offense if the salsas are good, which they weren't. They were sweet and flavorless. The mole was gross and my version of good mole comes from a glass container, sold in bulk at Mexican grocery stores, admittedly offensive to the great moles or Oaxaca. What does that tell you? Imagine if Michael Jackson had an impersonator. Now imagine the impersonators impersonator. What do you even call that? It's not a cheap imitation. It's your drunken uncle "moonwalking" to Three Doors Down. He's at his local dive bar, it's closing time and he's crying while half drinking a beer. I love you unc, but it's time to go home. Now, I know what you're thinking. Who does this Mexican think he is, what gives him the right, and wHy iS hE sO mEaN? Let me just say that these questions are stupid and I won't entertain them. Do I have a well thought out response? Yes. Am I lazy? Watch it there, buddy. Texas (once called Tejas before gringos took it over) is a liminal space, a Mexican state colonized not by the US, but by Taco Tuesdays, your racist aunt who DoorDashes green enchiladas on Saturdays and scoffs at Mexican gardeners on Sundays, and the bipedal ancestors of Governor Greg Abbott. The food, however, is beautiful, from the swampy wetlands of Houston to the blistering desert heat of El Paso--Mexican food has a unique expression anywhere you land. Yellow Rose is your drunken uncle. It's closing time. He doesn't have to go home but he has to get the fuck out of here.

Definitely a new favorite spot. We started off with the queso sampler which was super fun. I also…read morehad a dangerously good/strong margarita paired with some fantastic steak enchiladas. All in all a fantastic meal.

Met a few friends for Sunday brunch here! They do have a bottomless brunch option if you're into…read morethat. We didn't get it, but their mimosas were so good. All of us loveedddd our meals. I got the stacked brisket enchilada and it was soooo good. The brisket was cooked perfectly and the rice and beans on the side were yum too. I'd deff come back again for some Tex Mex goodness!

I stopped into this restaurant to get some food. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked in and was greeted and served by Victoria. I ordered: Spicy Margarita Amor Latino Spiked Coffee Seafood Vegetable Soup Grilled Chicken Burrito Rib Eye Steak Fajitas Mamasita Pollo a La Parilla The food was tasty but the fajitas were my favorite! All in all a good experience!

We had a time Mamasita's!!!! We went for lunch on our first day in NYC and ended up returning…read moreanother day because we had such a great time. They have a very extensive menu of margaritas and can make anything you can imagine. To start, I ordered a spring fling margarita. It consisted of passion fruit, mango and strawberry. Whew! This was delicious. To eat, I ordered a lunch combo that came with a chicken enchilada, ground beef taco and Mexican rice. Caitlin was amazing!!! Not only did she make the best drinks, but she was extremely friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed everything and I wouldn't hesitate to return when I come back to NYC.

Small place with big flavor. The food here is genuinely delicious, and the cozy size only adds to…read morethe charm. A great spot worth checking out.

For the carne asada tacos...5 stars mostly for quality if meat. Green salsa ok. 2 tacos are a…read moresteep $18, however. Guacamole 3 stars. Space is tiny...a couple of outdoor seats and maybe 20-25 inside. Can get loud. You can make a reservation and parking in the area isnt hard to find after 6pm especially on a weeknight. Very close to subway.

Quesadilla is FILLING, plenty of quac and the chips are crunchy but not mouth-cutting. Also the…read moreapple soda was a happy alternative to an alcohol drinks. Good spot would go again.

Hidden gem! Visiting from CA/TX, and we were very happy to find delicious AUTHENTIC Mexican food…read more The brick wall, Mexican decor, and music made for a nice dining experience. The server was very personable. The three taco plate was amazing. I loved the fact that I could pick 3 different tacos. I had pork, carne asada, and mahi mahi. They were all very good. Flan for dessert did not disappont. Highly recommend!

UWSer's are spoiled, in that every food entree you choose; you can find at least 4-5 similar or…read morealike in close proximity; how cool. Tacos anyone...a plethora of delicious tasting, authentic flavors, seasoning, prepared to perfection at another Taco restaurant or eatery. And delivery services were fast, quick and hurriedly without asking. Because it's close to home, I dropped by the next day to thank the staff, and the atmosphere was electrifying with joy. Something I know most people thrive in and want to share. "TOGETHER, TOGETHER WE DO BETTER!"

Overall, a really great experience! Service was great-line went quick, food was served hot and…read morefresh, and the workers were all so friendly. We were just looking for some tacos and stumbled upon this place and we're so glad we did! We're from the west coast and they surpassed any expectations we had. With the tortillas all fresh and made by hand, the grilled to perfection carne, and toppings of guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and onion all blended together so well. If you're in the area definitely put it on your agenda! There was a line but it goes quick and the food is worth the wait! It is a casual, standing only dining area but the whole concept makes sense. For a quick in-and-out taco "stand" but in restaurant form! If I'm ever back on East Coast I will be making another trip here!

Three years after my stellar reviews...It's not really the same place…read more The lobster taco that I used to dream about and went several times to satisfy my cravings is now very meh. Nothing special about it at all, it's like they forgot how to make the flavors pop. One thing I didn't like in my other visits was that the spicy version of the guac was not spicy and very bland. The other options weren't appealing to me to I tried it again. Not spicy and very bland. At least they're consistent here. Salsa was different and also bland, which is hard to do with salsa. On the plus side, I love a perfectly fried chip, and they nail the chips here. Spicy Kale was decent. Service was...passable.

What a marvelous little place! We arrived at Happy hour…read more I ordered the Quesadilla de pollo. It was stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with loads of cheese. My daughter ordered the Guacamole and a burrita. She raved about it. Then we shared the Beef short ribs with Thai basil... totally amazing... fork tender. Quite a busy and pretty noisy place.

Didn't have reservations, but was able to get a seat outside on a nice spring weeknight within 5…read moreminutes around 7:30pm on a popular Taco Tuesday. Happy to see Vegan Chipotle Cashew "Cheese" on the menu, so decided to go for full vegan nachos and was not disappointed. It was perfect for a happy hour appetizer and drinks for two. Service was a bit stretched between inside and outside tables, but we were in a relaxed mood, so the timing didn't matter as much.

After shopping at a nearby, Sample Sale We popped into this location for a quick lunch. The…read morerestaurant was not busy despite its close location to Madison Square Park. We started with two seasonal margaritas and an array of tacos. The food was fresh and tasty. The prices seemed elevated for tacos ($7 for the pork birria taco, $8.75 for the brisket taco, $7.75 for the fish taco), but these days it's hard to gauge. I really enjoyed the smoky chicken taco and ordered another one. For the pair they were $11. Which I thought was quite reasonable compared to the other prices. The dining area was quite large, and the bar was fully stocked. We sat in a booth which was a nice touch. Ines was an excellent waitress and answered any questions that we had.