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    Rosa Madera

    4.0 (919 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shrimp steak and chicken fajitas
    Chinyere E.

    I loved this place! I came here to celebrate a friend's special occasion, and it was an amazing experience. The food was phenomenal, and the service once we arrived was friendly and attentive. The inside is sooo cute! I absolutely loved the decor. Everything is decorated so uniquely, and it makes the whole experience feel special. The atmosphere is fun, welcoming, and perfect for celebrating with friends and family. The only downside was that it was difficult to get in contact with the restaurant beforehand. I tried calling several times to make a reservation, but no one answered, and one call was even disconnected. Their website also only allows reservations for up to four people, even though they clearly accommodate larger celebrations for friends and families. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and in person service were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back!

    Jenn H.

    We came in on a Tuesday, it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. The server gave us waters and let us look at the menu for a while. There was only one other group in at the same time so it was a little quiet but I imagine it can get crazy on the weekend. The decor was gorgeous. We ordered quite a few drinks along with our food. While everything was a bit pricey the drinks and food were all tasty! I'd come back for food but maybe get drinks elsewhere as the sizes were a bit small for the price.

    Interior
    Stephanie H.

    I found Rosa Madera when searching for "queso" in Yelp...(I really was wanting some queso). Anyways, funnily enough, I read through the menu when I got here and ended up getting nachos in place of the queso...that's fine though, it gave me an excuse to come back another day. It's a nice looking place inside, especially considering its general location. They were busy even at an off hour mid-week, but I can see why because the food is great and so is the atmosphere. My first visit, I tried the following: Enchilada Verde (Lunch Menu), Mini Birria Tacos (Lunch Menu), and Nachos de la Casa (with asada). They also brought out complimentary chicharrones de harina, which was especially nice because I was super hungry! My second visit I had the following: Queso Con Rajás Dip, Los Favoritos, and the Burrito de Carnitas (Lunch Menu). I ended up liking the nachos way more than the queso. I wasn't expecting the queso to just be the consistency of slightly melted cheese. I also wish they were a bit more generous with the chips since I ran out of chips way sooner than the dips. No complaints on my main dish portions though! Really loved most things I've tried. The presentation of my dishes I've ordered here, the Enchilada Verde and the Burrito de Carnitas, was great too. The chicken was just slightly too dry for the Enchilada, but the flavor made up for it. Only complaint is while the service was nice, it was SO slow both times I've been here. It took forever to get the check and when they did bring out the card reader you can't see the receipt, only a total. Then their lowest automatic tipping button is set at over 22% (with two higher percent options), which is honestly crazy to me since most places start at around 18%. I way overtipped on accident the first time I came. I think it's highly likely they get overtipped for this reason, which is nice for them but kind of not fair to the customer. I'll continue to return!

    Huevos Rancheros
    Cesar C.

    This is the go to spot for chilaquiles in town. My go to is the salsa verde chilaquiles. I also love their huevos rancheros. Their drinks are also very delicious including their micheladas. I love that they provide you with chicharones upon arrival at no charge. The service is always top tier. I give the chilaquiles a 13/10 and the huevos rancheros a 9/10

    Valerie K.

    We finally tried Rosa Madera, and it was really good! The service was great, and our food came out super quickly. Everything was delicious, and we definitely enjoyed the experience. Would come back again!

    Jared H.

    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.

    Free chips
    Saketh A.

    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!

    Mel L.

    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!

    Horchata - semi sweet Housemade
    Parveen L.

    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

    Garlic shrimp
    Brooke N.

    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!

    We had wonderful experience at Rosa Madera! This restaurant continues to impress us with every visit. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was beautiful,and welcoming. Rosa Madera has such a great vibe and is a wonderful place to enjoy authentic Mexican food with family or friends. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything tasted fresh, very flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The presentation was beautiful, the portions were generous, and you could truly taste the quality in every bite. The service was just as wonderful. Everyone was friendly and attentive, and they made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. One of the highlights is the live mariachi music on Fridays and Sundays, which makes the dining experience even more special and festive. It's always wonderful to find a Mexican restaurant that consistently delivers the full experience great food, a beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service, and fantastic live music. We will definitely keep coming back to Rosa Madera and highly recommend giving it a try!

    Giovanna V.

    My friends and I stayed in Sacramento for the weekend and decided to come here for brunch on a Sunday. We ordered appetizers and we got our own plate with some drinks as well. The drinks were really good and everybody enjoyed their meal. Not sure if it is like this every day, but I assume probably on the weekends, it's a party like vibe. There was a lot of birthday celebrations going on. And a live mariachi. All of the food had a great taste, and the drinks were strong and good! I will definitely come back!

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    Davana H.

    This week's date night brought us to Rosa Madera! From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look like much, but the moment you walk in, the vibes are instant! You're greeted with a fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and an energy that makes you excited to be there. Since the restaurant was especially busy, we chose to sit at the bar. There was no wait, and the high-top seating was surprisingly comfortable. Our server was welcoming and attentive, and the service was fast from start to finish. Between the great music and lively atmosphere, you can't help but want to dance while you eat! I ordered one of my favorites--the chicken sope. It was perfectly crispy on the outside while still soft and fluffy on the inside. The chicken was packed with flavor, and the rice and beans were just as delicious. The salsa that came with it was the perfect finishing touch, adding just the right amount of spice and an extra kick of flavor. My hubby ordered one of the carne asada dishes (so sorry, I forgot the name!). He said it was one of the best cuts of meat he's had at a Mexican restaurant in a long time--super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. We had such a fun night! I definitely recommend Rosa Madera--10/10 for a date night, girls' night, or any excuse to enjoy great food and an even better atmosphere.

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    Ask the Community - Rosa Madera

    Are they open?

    Yes, they are open.

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes

    How do I get on a waitlist? Call the restaurant?

    Goggle - Rosa Madera, Elk Grove, CA waitlist and it should come up. It is difficult to find this link. You are not making a reservation you are adding yourself to a waitlist as if you walked in off the street so you have to see the wait time and… 

    Is there any day, or time of day when the music isn't quite so loud? I've tried to go twice but the music was SO loud & I'm extra sensitive to that, so just hoping maybe there's a time the music isn't so loud?

    There hasn't been a time that the music wasn't loud.

    What days do they have live Mariachi?

    Thursday from 7pm to 9pm Friday from 7pm to 10pm Sunday from 11am to 2pm and 7pm to 9pm

    Do they take reservations?

    Monday Thru Thursday only You can join the waitlist one hour before you come in and you will be ahead of the walk ins. They do that due to business

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