This was our first time visiting, as we wanted to try something new. I really liked the atmosphere, the decor and the music--everything was very clean and tidy. The service was prompt, and the servers were consistently attentive. My husband ordered the House Nachos and absolutely loved them, while I ordered the Pork Ribs in Sauce and an Horchata; we were both very satisfied with our choices. They really serve generous portions, and the prices aren't bad at all. read more

I ordered the quesabirrias and they were delicious! The dish came with 3 tacos, rice, beans, and consommé. The consomme was made from the broth used to slow cook the beef used in the quesabirrias. The quesabirrias were delicious when dipped in the consomme. They were swerved with onions and cilantro on the side, however would have benefited from more veggies. The carne asada nachos were yummy! The nachos contained tomato, onion, cilantro, guacamole, jalapenos, radishes, carne asada, and cheese under fresh tortilla chips. All the ingredients were of high quality and tasted delicious together. Complimentary chicharrones de harina were served with hot sauce. This is the first time I've been to a restaurant that served complimentary chicharrones de harina. Chicharrones de harina are a Mexican snack that are made from fried wheat flour. Service was good as the workers were friendly and polite. They were short staffed so service was slower than if they were properly staffed. It was surprisingly busy around 2pm on a weekday. read more

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Loved the vibes! Great for dates and family celebrations! They have great food and friendly and quick staff. I'd come here again to try the burritos! The rancheros tacos were fireee! Strawberry marg was my fav. Not too sweet. Great seating and chairs. Came on a Friday and there was a mariachi band! read more

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This is all about SERVICE. I tried to join their waitlist but could not, thought it was glitching because of Mother's Day. I called no answer, then I drove over at 1:30- joined their list and was told 2.5 hrs. Ok, no problem. Over 3 hours later - still maybe 45 mins. I'm so done. Unnecessary waste of time on Mother's Day It is Mother's Day and super busy but be realistic about time, they are the worst when it comes being realistic. People waited 4 hours, no thank you. We only dined once before for my moms birthday and experienced the same wait times. If you are down to wait for hours go ahead. This has to be stressful for the staff as well. We did get a table, as I'm writing this. I will edit my review after read more

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Food was absolutely on point from the tacos, enchiladas, and fresh guacamole to the beef birria chimichanga, which might've been my favorite thing ever. But honestly, the pinwheels instead of the usual chips and salsa? GENIUS. 10/10 food across the board. The service was just as amazing... server was attentive, kind, and patient even while busy. The vibes here are a solid 100. If you're celebrating a birthday, they come out with a sparkler and a drink to celebrate, which made the experience even more fun. I absolutely love the decor here. It is elevated and makes you feel like you're in a different city! Idk, it's just a beautiful place to take someone on a date, have food with friends, or for a celebration. Highly recommend...this is a must visit spot. I'll definitely be back again and again! read more

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We walked in on a Sun to a beautiful mariachi playing live music. The place is gorg inside and has really nice vibes. You could sit at the bar for a quicker wait time but it took about 30-40 mins for us to get a table. Everyone was super nice though. Once we sat down, things happened quickly. It took about 5 mins for our drinks to come but once we ordered our app guac, It came out really fast. We ordered our food and it came within 5 mins piping hot. I got the garlic shrimp which I was a lil more garlicky. My daughter got pastor/asada tacos which she said were really good and my hubs got shrimp tacos. Even though they were breaded, he said they were soft and delicious. Overall the food was really good and it didn't seem like a lot but we all walked out stuffed. We def will be back! read more

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I would describe this restaurant as: upscale Mexican. Everything is elevated. The decor is Instagram worthy. The food presentation is thoughtful. The service is refined, and the atmosphere is almost club-like. We were here on a busy Saturday night and sat at the bar for dinner rather than waiting for a table. The restaurant was poppin' with birthday celebrations. Shots were served with fanfare by multiple waitstaff with flashing strobe lights, sparklers, and heavy club music. It felt like bottle service at a club. The food is a cut above. You aren't served tortilla chips and salsa here. Rosa Madera doesn't want to be just another Mexican restaurant. Instead you're served chicharrones chips. The Los Favoritos appetizer platter is hearty enough for 3-4 people with Flautas de tinga, birria chimichangas, and nachos Al pastor. All were good. I had the Tacos De Ranchera which were hefty and tasty. The order comes with two tacos and were filling. My friend got the fajitas trio which looked *super* good and had in it massive pieces of chicken, steak and shrimp. Everything was good, tasty, different, and just a little bit "extra" to make this dining experience unique. I will be back to try other items on the menu! read more

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Came here recently for a birthday dinner with family and it was a lovely experience. First I want to say thanks to the staff who were very accommodating in rearranging tables to make sure we had enough room for our party. The staff were friendly and helpful in serving our large party. The inside of the restaurant is so beautiful, the decor is romantic with lots of flowers and warm lights. There were people there celebrating birthdays (not just us), on dates, and having dinner with friends and family. The menu is very large with lots of options, the prices are on par with other "nicer" Mexican restaurants in the area. I everyone ordered something different and seemed to enjoy their choices. I got the birria plate and it was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and was flavorful, I wish it came with more than two tortillas! The cocktails were also delicious. I would come again! read more

Rosa Madera - Birria plate - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Stopped by Rosa Madera on Easter Sunday with my family. When we arrived there were a couple families waiting, but we were quoted about 10 minutes which wasn't bad at all. First thing you notice is the decor. The place is really beautiful and has a more upscale feel. The murals inside are a nice touch, and they have a full bar along with larger tables for bigger parties. The music is pretty loud and gives more of a night club vibe. I ordered the filete con camarones al ajo. The filet and shrimp were really good, but the beans and rice were just okay. The handmade corn tortillas were definitely a highlight. We also tried the pollo en mole and my mom said she would come back but probably wouldn't order that again. My dad ordered the filete zarandeado and said it was good but his rice was a bit hard so he didn't really eat it. Service is where things could improve. There seemed to be a lot of staff around but our server didn't seem very enthusiastic. She checked in but it felt a bit rushed and not very welcoming. Overall the decor really stands out and makes the place feel special. With a little more warmth in the service and some consistency with the food, this could easily be a great spot. I would come back especially to try the drinks. read more

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Saturday 330pm. Just about half full at the tables but all the bar tables and bar was empty. Everyone has been telling me about this place. And we can't wait to come back. The decor has just the right details for authenticity. La Virgen and Frida Kahlo on the walls. Pretty baskets and greenery hanging from the ceiling. Went to wash my hands and noticed the bathroom had nice tiles on the walls and similar baskets and greenery. I like it when places extend their beauty to the bathrooms. (Small issues here with overflowing trash cans but thats minor overall.) ... we came here for the food of course! We ordered the LOS FAVORITOS - sampler and some aguas frescas. The sampler has Flautas de tinga, nachos al pastor, birria chimichangas. The attached pic isn't beautiful but we asked for everything on the side (Sides of guac, crema, salsa, and pico de gallo.). The meats were amazing. The flautas and the chimichangas were fried perfectly. There is something special about the Al pastor - you have to try it. It's different than any I've had but in a good way. The guacamole was also great. It wasn't over run with onions and it featured the avocados. I'm picky with guacamole- but that's just me. Hubby asked for an extra side of something spicier and they brought out a dark salsa that had a smoky and spicy flavor - it had a kick at the end for sure. TIP - get there when they open. Our amazing server said if you get there after 430pm you will be waiting. read more

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Wow! What a beautiful place! I loved the food here it was really amazing! I was able to clean off my plate be ate it was super yummy. I came here with my girlfriends for Galentines and it was 7 of us and we enjoyed every moment of it. I loved our server, he was very kind. For the wait time, it was pretty busy! They only sit your parties if all your all here so there was a delay on our set reservation time. Regardless, the food was worth a wait. They celebrate birthdays as well so they put very loud music and come celebrate you!! Will comeback here again!! read more

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We chose Rosa Madera for our Mother's Day celebration! We were put on a waitlist because they don't take reservations. I still don't understand the process due to the fact that we placed a call at opening right before arrival. It took 2 hrs to be seated. As we were finally seated the celebration began with bubbly mimosas and mariachi music playing. The atmosphere is lively and the food is delicious. I had the chilaquiles (steak) and we even shared desert. The flan is creamy and the tres leches French toast was not too sweet. We enjoyed both. We had a memorable Mother's Day with a beautiful decorated restaurant that served fabulous brunch items. The waitress was very attentive and sweet. The mariachi was the highlight of our day. read more

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Heard from many people that this was a great place to go eat and the food was really good so we decided to give it a try. First appearance when you walk in this is one of the cutest restaurants I've ever been to! I love the /hen B/, Tic decor and plates and cups and the vibe ball around. Perfect for a date night or even a larger celebration. The bar area looked super nice as well. Our server Araceli was extremely nice and helpful in us making our selection because there was so many good things on the menu. It was hard to pick! To start off for an appetizer, we got the trio because we wanted to get multiple things so that was perfect! Everything on there was bomb and the salsa we killed immediately and we should've asked for more! For dinner, I decided to go with the chicken mole enchiladas and my husband got the birria sopes. Both were a five out of five! The mole was not too sweet and the enchiladas were stuffed with chicken. The beans and rice on the side were bomb. My husband says the sopes were more on the classic traditional tasting side and he loved them! We have already text our friends about it and plan to go back and try more things on the menu! read more

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The vibes alone are the star rating, the food to me was some of the worst I've had. The staff is friendly, the decor is incredible and people were excited to be there. My wife had been talking about this place for a while. Pictured is what I had, fajitas steak, shrimp, and chicken. It was as if all the meat had been sitting around and was reheated for me. All of the meat was tough and lukewarm at best. Chicken so tough I could barely bite through it. The steak I could only stomach a few bites. I only ate the shrimp an even those were tough but they were less tough than the chicken. My wife had tacos and enjoyed her meal. My son had birria tacos, which is his favorite but he said he would never order those again as they had no flavor. read more

Rosa Madera - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

We went during happy hour! Got seated quickly. Beers were $7. Got two micheladas! One of the best miches I think i've ever had. Guac to start. Tasted very fresh, had nice chunks of fresh veggies and avocado. Sopes de asada were 10/10. Huge portion! I was only able to eat one sope and some of the rice and beans. I ended up having enough for a late dinner. Everything was so delicious! Server was so great! The ambiance was very nice. Red curtains and dim moody lighting made it very romantic ! Awesome artwork and murals on the walls! Next time I'm in Sac, I'll be returning! read more

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My family of 6 (4 adults + (8yrs old and 2yrs old) and I visited this place today for the 1st time and it was late lunch. We checked in for wait list at 230p, didnt get seated over an hour later. Service was a bit chaotic, restaurant was pretty full with 6+ ppl per tables celebrating bdays and graduations. Servers didn't know what tables were assigned to them. Food was average. It was served randomly, not all came at once. Ambiance was really great. I like the less taqueria style. One thing I wanted to note when you order an entrée you only get 2 tortillas per order. Imagine if you order the combo fajita and you only have 2 tortillas. when we asked how money tortillas was given to us our server said 6 but we only had 5... she actually continued to argue that she served us 6. We just want extra tortillas, we'll pay for it. Overall, not a good experience. read more

Rosa Madera - Mira mar steak and shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We went there to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Rosa Madera always has the best vibes!!! The food was amazing as always! The service was Fantastic! The host Sergio was friendly and quick to get us to our preferred table. Our server Cesar was absolutely amazing! We received top notch service by Cesar and he made our Cinco de Mayo celebration at Rosa Madera a wonderful experience! read more

Rosa Madera - Rosa Madera Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Initial thoughts, they really need to get a reservation system going because you could potentially be waiting a LONG time like we did. We came for a family member's birthday on a Saturday night and waited about an hour. And honestly, that was only because we kept checking in. At one point, they forgot about us and we had to remind them again. There's 2 couches at the entrance where you can wait, IF you can get a seat. They also should start taking last names (or at least last name initials). Our name is pretty common, and when they called it we got excited, got escorted to the table and it looked really small for our party of 5. the host told us it was for 2 people and we were like, we're 5. Come to find out it was for a different party with the same name, so by the time we went back to the couches, they were taken and we had no where to sit and wait. and it was early Jan so it was cold outside, so we just stood inside. There were a lot of birthdays going on that night, so the place was packed. It took a while for our drink order to be taken, and our server was a bit rude in the beginning and didn't check on us much. Service did improve as the night went on, though, which I appreciated. The food was pretty good overall. I liked that they offered Coke Zero, that's actually hard to find at restaurants. They also bring complimentary duritos (the crunchy little wheels), which was a nice touch. The music was good overall too and added to the vibe. The ladies restroom could've used some attention, it was pretty messy. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back on a Saturday night for dinner because it's wildly packed. Maybe lunch would be a better experience when it's not so busy. read more

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I wish I could give this restaurant 5 more stars! The food, vibes, and service was all amazing. The food was so delicious, and it still tasted super authentic, and great presentation. They give you complimentary chicharrons when you've been sat. I got the enchilada verde, and it was filled with lots meat, and it came with rice and beans on the side. The mashed beans were so delicious and smooth. their drinks were also so fire. The horchata was flavorful and their micheladas were affordable and huge. Our server, Daniel, was fantastic! He consistently checked in on us, got us everything we needed, and was just super friendly. The vibes here are super cool; birthday shoutouts, fun staff, fun music, and the restaurant decor was beautiful. read more

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Large menu so tons of options. I've been on several occasions and the food has always been pretty good and consistent. Lively venue. It's especially fun when there's a birthday celebration in the restaurant. Servers are friendly and kind. They have a nice, large bar area too for cocktails and happy hour. Fun place to eat at with lovely decor as well. Be prepared- it can get loud at night when the restaurant is packed. read more

Rosa Madera - Updated Happy Hour prices: 4/28/26. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The restaurant was clean and had a happening vibe, lots of birthdays were being celebrated here. The service was decent, but that is to be expected with very busy restaurants. For apps we had the butterfly shrimp which I would totally get again, so well flavoured! Perfectly cooked. Spiced potatoes were flavoured and crisp. And the chicken nachos were a hit at our table. All plates emptied. The mains I had the fish tacos, which honestly I wish I had more space for, they came in hot and crunchy. And were really well portioned. I enjoyed the food very much here. We also had the leche flan, a little too much whipped cream for my liking, I wish it was all on one side so I could take as much or little as I wanted, but the plate was pretty in the decoration. read more

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Love this place. One of my favorite places for drinks and food. The service is always on point and the food delicious read more

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Beautiful restaurant and the food and drinks were on point! We celebrated a bday but lots of ppl were celebrating graduations as well. Highly reccomend read more

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This place has really nice vibes. The color scheme, the decor, the ambiance was very warm and welcoming. We ordered from the Happy Hour menu, lots of choices if you're a carnivore. All the food was good. Will definitely be returning for the dinner menu. read more

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I really liked this place. The food was excellent, atmosphere was nice and staff were friendly. Nice touch playing the music loud for birthday chants. My mango margaritas had a real fruit and tastes great! Will come back again. read more

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Didn't get a lot of pictures but came here on a Saturday night for a friends birthday. It was about a 45 minute drive for us. We put our names on the waitlist at 5pm and planned to show up at 6pm. At 5pm, there was already a 2.5 hour wait! We arrived, and sat at the bar to have a drink and around 7:30pm, a spot at a high top table in the bar finally opened up and the app said it was estimating another hour to be seated at an actual table. That would have put out wait at 3.5 hours. It was busy but it wasn't THAT busy. That's kind of crazy. Anyway, sat down at 7:30. Our appetizer came out at the same time as our food and we finished around 9pm. The drinks were delicious and the food was too. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. If you're celebrating a birthday or other occasion, they have options you can purchase but they also did a birthday shot for our friend, loud music, sparkler and strobe lights. Very cool! Would love to come back when the wait isn't 2-3 hours and the food doesn't take forever to come out but I enjoyed the experience! read more

Rosa Madera - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Delicious food & loved the ambiance And overall the service was exceptional! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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We were in Sacramento for an event and was looking for something good to eat stumbled on to Rosa Madera. It was pretty packed but we were sat immediately. The ambiance was so pretty definitely gave me the vibes of a restaurant in Cabo. They were celebrating so many birthdays that day with shots and sparklers. I definitely said I would be back for my birthday. The food was really good and seasoned well, I got the trio fajitas and it came with so much food I had to take him home. My husband had the Mar Y Tierra which he really enjoyed. I say definitely give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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I was overwhelmed with the energy this restaurant had when I came in, but I was feeling it! Granted it was a busy Saturday evening with hella celebrations and yeah we had to wait 2 hours but I thought the service and food was excellent. I have been searching for a restaurant that served good mole and I believe I have found it here at Rosa Madera. Their Mole was probably the most flavorful I've tasted thus far. It was quite the portion, but best believe I ate it all up, along with the rice and beans. There was also a good kick of spice in the sauce - even though I'm not a big spice person, I found the spice to compliment the rich sauce. Can't wait to come back and try more items, also try out their cocktail menu. read more

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Oh my God, this place was DELICIOUS. The ambiance is perfection -- it's so cute in here and such a vibe. Every meal we got was fantastic, and even something as simple as the rice and beans had so much more flavor than what you get at normal restaurants. We came for lunch and it was still pretty busy, which honestly says a lot. I can only imagine how fun the dinner atmosphere is, and I already can't wait to come back and experience it at night. Everything was amazing from start to finish. Even the water was good 100% would come back. read more

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High energy restaurant, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and group dinners. Interior renovations are gorgeous, fresh tortillas, classic as well as inventive cocktails/mocktails. read more

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First time trying this place but everything we ordered was superb! The combo plate had great portions and the carne asada tacos were delicious and had a unique taste that stood out compared to others I have had and it was a delight! Quick and pleasant service and an overall pleasant evening would definitely come back! read more

Rosa Madera - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good food, service, & ambiance. Authentic Mexican food with flavor. I appreciate that they give you the option for either a shot or a desert for the birthday person. Woot woot! read more

This was my first time visiting Rosa Madera. We came with a party of 10 and used the waitlist option to make things easier. According to the waitlist, we were next, but the restaurant was waiting on a table to clear so they could push two tables together. This ended up taking over 45 minutes, which prevented us from ordering from the breakfast menu since it ended at 2 PM. Once we were finally seated, everyone already knew what they wanted to order. Things were going smoothly until the kitchen mixed up several of our combination plates. There was a lot of confusion -- first they said we could keep the incorrect plate, then they asked for it back, even though an enchilada had already been cut into. Shockingly, the kitchen sent back the same plate, now cold, with the corrected item simply added onto it. That was completely unacceptable. We requested a freshly made enchilada, which they did remake, and thankfully that didn't take long. On a positive note, the highlight of this place is the homemade tortillas -- freshly made and delicious. The food overall had good flavor (4/5), and the drinks were well balanced. My breakdown: 5/5 - Our server was amazing. He truly did his best to manage the confusion and conflict with the food and consistently checked in on us. 4/5 - Food flavor was well balanced. 2/5 - The restaurant's system needs improvement. What's the point of a waitlist if guests still end up waiting excessively? Please keep in mind that this place gets very busy during weekend brunch due to the mariachi and the surrounding shared parking with the supermarket and nearby restaurants. Parking is highly impacted. Overall experience: 3/5. read more

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Rosa Madera checked just about every box for a great night out. From the moment you walk in, the interior alone sets the tone -- it's genuinely beautiful and the kind of place that feels special without being stuffy. If you can, catch their happy hour. We grabbed drinks and birria tacos and it was an absolute steal. The drinks are nice and strong -- not watered down cocktails trying to look pretty -- and the birria tacos during happy hour were the perfect way to kick things off. Now let's talk portions, because Rosa Madera is not playing around. The main dishes are large and come with rice and beans, so you're already working with a solid foundation before the main event even lands. The tacos only come two to an order, but don't let that fool you -- these are big, generous tacos that are genuinely filling. You will leave satisfied. I went with the verde shrimp and loved it. Nice kick of spice, great flavor, and cooked well. My only small note is that the portion was about 8-10 shrimp, which feels a little light compared to the generosity elsewhere on the menu -- but the taste more than made up for it. Overall, Rosa Madera delivers on atmosphere, drinks, and food. Highly recommend. read more

Rosa Madera tucked away in Elk Grove has established itself as a premier destination for Mexican cuisine, thanks to its lively and fashionable ambiance. As a standout among our preferred Mexican restaurants, it features a diverse selection of enjoyable beverages and delectable dishes, complemented by a courteous and attentive staff. This exceptional eatery is an excellent choice for celebrating special events. read more

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Rosa Madera is such a beautifully designed restaurant. The space is pretty, romantic, and perfect for a nice night out. I do agree with some of the reviews that the place is very compact. You can hear every conversation around you, and if the music is turned up even a little more, you would have to start yelling just to talk. That part took away from enjoying time with my company because the whole point of going out is to have a good time together. The food overall was good and the staff was very attentive. The menu feels a little overwhelming, so I wish they offered recommendations on their best or most popular dishes. We ordered the happy hour margaritas and they were on the sweeter side. The flavor was still good, but a bit too sweet for me. I liked that they offered different flavors, but I think our order was mixed up because we ordered peach and it did not taste like peach at all. Overall, I still enjoyed the experience and I look forward to going back and trying other dishes. read more

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My first time dining at Rosa Madera and this place is beautifully decorated. There were plenty of tables so it was easy to sit 8 of us. The complimentary chicharrones laced with a light hot sauce was tasty, light and crisp. I had the enchiladas rajas that looked like mini tacos made with chicken and potatoes, in a light red sauce, topped with shredded cabbage and a vinegar-like sauce that I asked for on the side. It was different from a typical enchilada but it was good. Several had the fajitas trio, which came out steaming hot, and looked delicious, but the chicken was a bit dry. The fajitas came with readymade fresh and hot tortillas. All dishes came with rice and beans and it was delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal, and can't wait to try their other dishes because there is such a variety to choose from. The he service was excellent, and the server was very helpful explaining the dishes to us. The restaurant is located across the street from Consumnes River College in a shopping mall with plenty of parking. read more

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Rosa Madera is such a fun restaurant! The food was delicious and the vibe is energetic and lively. If you're celebrating something special, they really go all out, candles, singing, and a whole production that makes the birthday person feel super special. The cocktails were great too! That said, the music is very loud it's hard to have a real conversation at the table. The bathrooms were dirty and really need an upgrade, which was disappointing. Sergio, our host, was amazing and made the experience even better. My biggest complaint is that they don't take regular reservations and only use the Google waitlist. honestly, that's ridiculous. Get on OpenTable already! Forgot to mention that it's pricy for the location. Overall, great food and a fun atmosphere, but a few details could use some improvement. read more

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One of the photogenic beautifully decorated restaurant! Might the be the best location since there are couple people approaching asking for spare changes Customer services was excellent, all the staff was attentive and fruendly ! Menu had a variety of option , great portion sharable size and affordable prices ! Definetly worth checking out and returning too read more

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