I drove three hours to this restaurant and it was pretty good. We got served instantly and had a nice waiter. The atmosphere was pretty chill as well. I ordered the tacos as you can see in my video below (go follow), and while they were Good, the shells were very thin and they broke when I tried to fold it. It was good though this restaurant was definitely above average from all the other Mexican restaurants I've been too across America. read more

We visited Rosa Mexicana over the holidays and were happy with the ambiance of the restaurant and the service. I felt the need to share that Mexican is one of our favorites and unfortunately our dishes were all disappointing. We've had better experiences at some other Rosa Mexicano restaurants but as for this one just can't imagine returning read more

I came here with a group and everyone enjoyed their food but we all agreed that the portions were not worth the price. The pronto deal sounds like a good deal but the tacos were not filling. If you get the pronto, we recommend the chicken soup and enchiladas. I also recommend the birria quesatacos. Overall, the staff was friendly but they messed up 3 of our orders because the restaurant was busy. Everyone got the food that they ordered eventually. Also, make sure you ask for tap water if you don't want to pay $7 for spring water (they asked if we wanted spring or sparkling, implying that tap was not an option). read more

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I visited Rosa Mexicano after an event recently and was, well, not thrilled. Not the worst experience I have ever had somewhere, but not a welcoming experience by any means. I visited for dessert after an event, and the service was met with clear disdain for our presence at a table instead of the bar. I understand the intricacies of service life, so I know how much it stinks when you get a table late in the evening before you think you'll be able to leave, but it was clear our server would have preferred we left. Nonetheless, the churros we had for dessert were positively lovely! And the ambience is very cool. A decent place overall, but I just wish I had a better experience my first time here. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Extra Chips & Salsa Delivery - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was really bad. I had the roasted chicken. And it was like eating old plastic. My wife had steak fajita and it tasted the same: old, unseasoned plastic. Avoid this place and don't throw away your money. Many better options around. read more

The queso is literally Velveeta mixed with Tostito's cheese. Unpalatable, I wouldn't let my dog eat it. The ceviche was great, superimposed on a huge bed of lettuce skewing the overall quantity. Service was subpar on a very quiet Monday lunch shift. Cannot wait to try other options around Boston. This is a one and done. read more

This was a pop up stand located at the Harpoon brewery by Boston Commons. They had plenty of room with high tables to stand at. I got one of each tacos and a quesadilla. The chicken tacos were really good. The service was fast even though there was one staff manning the station. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Quesadilla Steak - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We loved the food and our server Luis! Two of us had the mushroom quesadillas and one had the steak tacos. The guacamole made table side was awesome! read more

I gave Rosa Mexicana another chance and quickly remembered why I stopped going. Overpriced, uninspired, and lackluster -- even the Shrimp Tempura Tacos were bland and forgettable. Suffice it to say, I won't be dining there again. read more

Great menu that kicks it up for a date or friends night out. The vib is mellow with a classy edge that kicks it up. Food has depth and flavor and was spot on from the warm chips, the tableside made guacamole to the entrees. Attentive staff with out making us feel rushed was perfect after a long and frustrating travel day. Prices are what you would expect for the quality. The Rosa Mexican Fried Rice topped with grilled shrimp and an egg was spot on. read more

Nice dining experience on a Saturday early evening. We were seated right away on the patio overlooking the harbor. Our waitperson was friendly and quick. We started with a La Tradicional Margarita that was perfectly balanced with lime juice, agave and tequila. Ordered the Guacamole along with salsa and tortilla chips. The Guacamole was freshly made and spicy, salsa was flavorful and mild (would have liked a spicer version) , the chips were warm and crispy. For dinner we ate the Chile Relleno which was different than most typical Mexican restaurants. It was a stuffed poblano with Mexican cheese, quinoa, and topped with crema, queso fresco, avocado, and a delicious roasted tomato chipotle sauce. We'll definitely be back. read more

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After purusing the website and menu I anticipated an excellent dining experience at Rosa Mexicano. This is a cautionary tale that if one begins with high expectations it's much easier to be disappointed. Here are a few examples supporting my interpretation of our experience: - Requested outdoor seating but seated inside (it was not busy). - Water glasses only refilled if requested (mostly remained empty because our server didn't come by often). - Chips lacked salt; salsa lacked brightness. - Very limited vegan options (there are more vegetarian choices). - When our server confirmed the mushroom tacos could be made vegan (by omitting the cheese) they arrived topped with cheese. After pointing this out they were remade, however the corn tortillas were cold and rubbery, the cabbage/apple slaw had no dressing or salt, and the chile sauce was just a drizzle, resulting in an overall uninspired dish. - When food was delivered it was clear they were unsure who had ordered which dish; this resulted in lots of plate-passing and entree-switching. They also forgot to deliver several dishes until reminded. - Inattentive service. I hinted at this above in regards to water. We also had to proactively search for a staff member so we could pay our check. For these reasons I bestow 2 stars. Rosa Mexicano - you can do better; go forth and succeed. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Tacos Roasted Mushroom - made vegan without cheese - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The margaritas were great, and the tacos were delicious and well-priced. They have a wide variety of tacos, and you can mix and match different kinds, which I loved. We also ordered the nachos, and they were really good too. Overall, it's definitely a great spot for tasty, high-quality Mexican food. Highly recommend! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great spot for a bite in Seaport. Was able to snag a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. It was busy! Food was great, lots of gluten free options. I was so happy they had a gluten free option for the quesadillas- I rarely see that! Guac was spot on, margaritas were tasty. Made it a meal of apps - had the chicken flautas and shrimp ceviche. All were great. I went in with low expectations, but honesty this was one of the best Mexican meals I've had in a while. Server was fantastic. Just a few areas for improvement: noise level is pretty high. Hard to hear other people at your table. First host at the host stand avoided eye contact, yawned and walked away. Fortunately, there was a more professional host right behind this tired kids so we weren't left waiting. read more

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Visiting with the group of 7 from out of town On a positive note, great bar with friendly attentive bartenders Once seated my opinion was altered Servers was (by her account) busy" rarely stopped by for beverages, orders, check ... Apps - bland Meal - No one in our party of 7 was impressed I can only truly rate what I ordered - Seafood empanadas Filling was ok .. crust burnt and bland PIOC was great! And the "hot" salsa is definitely HOT! And I love HOT! Happy to only swoop into Boston for a brief stent, so I will not have to revisit, but sad it was the last meal while here leaving a negative life long impression of the food scene My suggestion- if you have to go, eat & drink in the bar! read more

On a Saturday evening we were expecting a long wait. The place was busy but we got seated within 10 minutes. Drinks menu seemed extensive but a bit on the pricy side. We decided on mock-tails and were not disappointed. Mango lemon ginger with chia seeds was refreshing and spot on. House salsa was exceptionally tasty. Main entrees were flavorful and distinct in taste. There was an odd thing that marred the experience though. A person walking around with a camera came to the table and took pictures of us. The pitch was that they were complimentary. Ten minutes later they brought a picture post card (free)and three pictures in frames and were pretty insistent that we purchase that package of three for $55. Not cool. Ambiance of a beautiful evening and great food was dampened by this unnecessary plot twist. Felt compelled to take out one star. read more

I arrived late Friday evening close to closing and was seated in the dining area. My server was Savanna, she was sweet and did not rush me. I ordered the frozen strawberry margarita which I hate to say I absolutely hated. The strawberry flavor was very faint and it tasted bitter. It made my throat itch so I'm not sure if it was the quality of tequila or ingredients. I also ordered the birria quesatacos which were jam packed with protein and flavor. The only downside was the consome was really watered down. It resembled broth and lacked flavor. I'm not sure if I experienced this because I came in late but I was really disappointed. I will try again earlier in the day. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Birria Quesatacos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have had a number of excellent meals and service experiences at Rosa's on the Seaport. Great food, service and view. The current manager Barry Young went out of his way to make sure I was happy with the last interaction. Overall, very impressed and I will return. read more

We popped in here on our last day before heading to the train station to head home. I've been to Rosa plenty of times in NYC so I figured we'd go, have a margarita, and head home. We sat at the bar and quickly noticed they were training a new bartender. Okay that's fine but any actual mixologist knows how to make a margarita. Not this guy! Instead it took a manager (maybe?) to show him how to make one. It still came out good and strong so I got over it quickly. In-between drinks the manager suggested we take a shot. No, thank you. We ended up getting the check after one more drink and heading out. read more

Average Mexican spot with a large outdoor space in the middle of seaport. Frozen marg was overpriced in my opinion. Steak tacos had a nice grill flavoring and were hearty. Shrimp tacos were too light and wanted something more on the taco. read more

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What I liked: - good food. Good portions and very flavorful. I ordered the 1/2 chicken and it was moist and tender - good location at the seaport. - friendly staff. Asst Gen manager Kevin made us feel welcome Drinks are a little pricey, but what can one expect from such a location in Boston. read more

Our server was amazing and the food was delicious. We went during happy hour so we were able to try many new things.

Very nice ambience andive music/dance happening inside and patio seatings outside. Service was nice , manager also came to us and answered questions, took feedback, suggested few options to try. Cash counter guy also helped us with our payment with patience. Food was ok, we tried pomegranate margarita, shrimp tacos and queso. Queso we did not like but rest were ok. Visit it for ambience and salsa moves if you are a dancer. read more

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First time in Boston - this is our first stop. Great food and service! Good margaritas. Husband got shrimp fajitas 10/10. They customized chicken enchiladas for me with mole sauce and no dairy. 10/10. My boys (20 & 17) loved their meals too. They got nachos and chicken tacos. Great place to eat! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Chicken enchiladas with mole sauce - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I felt like everything was good here, but not great. I got the guava margarita, enchilada sampler (duck, chicken, mushroom) and plantains. The drink was fine, but it was weird that a sweet margarita has salt on the rim and not sugar. The enchilada sampler was served with no explanation so I had no clue which one was which. I could tell which one was mushroom because that one didn't taste as good. The highlight of my meal was definitely the side of plantains, those were made very well. I liked that this restaurant was on the inKind app so I could use my restaurant credits here. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Guava margarita on the rocks - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Rosa Mexicana is a fine-dine Mexican restaurant in the seaport area. Surprisingly no reservation was required on a Friday evening. We ordered a spicy mango margarita and another mezcal margarita and they were good. Nachos were delicious and hence the 4 Stars. Chicken tacos weren't really good though. The service was pretty quick and restaurant has a nice vibe with comfortable seating. Would visit again for the nachos! read more

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Went here while in town for work. Typically Mexican spot. Waiter was friendly. Margaritas were great! Table side guac was good, however we were underwhelmed by portion sizes. Chicken tortilla soup was great broth was wonderful. Untraditional but so good. I'd suggest for a good Mexican spot read more

Rosa Mexicano - Margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We ordered Mezcal margarita but it wasn't good and it was super expensive. Shrimp tacos - very good. All stars are for the shrimp tacos Birria tacos- not good The tables weren't that clean as well. Overall we were expecting lot more cleanliness and taste given they are Mexican restaurant. Disappointed with the taste of the drink and tacos given the price of the food. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Tacos Crispy Shrimp Tempura tacos and Birria Quesatacos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Popped in for a fast dinner. Was seated quickly and the food came out so fast I didn't even get into my appetizer. Not a complaint at all. It was cozy and vibrantly decorated and made me forget it was 26 degrees out side. The food was good. Nothing to yell off the rooftops about but I had no complaints. It was also fairly priced for a restaurant in the seaport area. They also have a happy hour which I didn't make, but I would eat here again. read more

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Food was Great (Mexican Fried Rice with Chicken and Tres Leches)...as was the service!!!

You know how they say when you're in Boston be sure to check out the Mexican food? No? Yeah, I've never heard that either. But, there I was and I was in the mood for Mexican. This was just down the street from the hotel and the reviews looked good so I figured I'd check it out. The atmosphere is one of a very modern dining establishment. Not crazy-fancy but definitely upscale. The staff was incredibly nice. The menu had so many things I wanted to try, but I ended up with an enchilada assortment. It was amazing. Their Molé sauce is just incredible. It has this full taste in your mouth and a scent of cinnamon. The enchilada was great too. They also have a chili Verde sauce which I got on one of my enchiladas. That was also amazing. I'm not a big drinker so I don't know about their margarita specials, but they look cool. The food was just amazing though. I can still imagine what it tasted like, as I write this. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Calling all Brunch Lovers! Do you love brunch and salsa dancing? Rosa Mexicano located on 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA should be your new weekend brunch spot. For drinks we had a frozen pomegranate margarita and a cocojito. For an appetizer we had their ceviche flight. Shrimp, salmon and tuna ceviche all in one dish. My personal favorite was the shrimp ceviche-it had a nice spicy kick to it! For entrees we had their french toast and steak and eggs. The steak and eggs contained an 8oz grilled certified angus beef ny strip steak, two eggs any style, brunchile roasted potatoes, cambray onions, salsa molcajet, and flour tortillas. This is a huge plate of food and can definitely be split with multiple people! For dessert we had their churros, margarita lime tart and flan. My personal favorite was the margarita lime tart which contained Corralejo reposado tequila, triple sec, lime zest, baked in an árbol graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream. Make sure to dance your way over to Rosa Mexicano this Sunday in Boston for some salsa dancing! read more

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Went for dinner on a Saturday night. Guacamole was excellent. I had a Sunrise Margarita and it was not good. Then tried the coconut mojito and it was worse. For dinner I had chicken fajitas and they were barely edible. The peppers were basically raw and had no flavoring on them. The chicken was dry and did not have any Mexican spices on it, it was more of a dry bbq sauce. My boyfriend had a shrimp dish and he did enjoy that. We don't be back and you can definitely find better Mexican food somewhere else. read more

Rosa Mexicano is a decent place to grab food if you have a large group in the Seaport area. I've visited this place twice with a team of co-workers (~8 people) around lunch time during the weekday and were able to find a table pretty quickly. In both my visits, we ordered the table side guacamole, which lacked the usual amount of salt and lime that I am used too in both instances, though a few people at the table enjoyed it. On my first visit, I had ordered the pork tacos, which by itself tasted okay. Adding the spicy salsa helped boost the flavor. The spicy salsa definitely has a kick and not advised for the unseasoned spice connoisseurs! On my second and most recent visit, I had ordered the Baja Fish tacos, which also were fairly bland without the spicy salsa. Many of my co-workers ordered items other than tacos, e.g. enchiladas and ceviche, that they enjoyed so maybe its just the tacos are a bit underwhelming. It is hard competition with the explosion of new restaurants in Seaport area. While the food might be a hit or miss, Rosa Mexicano has the space to host large groups and pretty good service, which might be the option you are looking for in a lunchtime crunch. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Friendly staff. Big space. A nice private room. Yummy food. The mango margarita wasn't too strong to me but the frozen margarita packed a punch. It was a very fun night for me and my colleagues! read more

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First time visiting this restaurant and it was a horrible experience from the seating to the food and the drinks and to having no napkins very disappointed with this place will not recommend or go back read more

I've been passing on Rosa Mexicano every time I'm in Boston. I decided on my trip to put a little spice in my step so Rosa Mexicano it is! Walking in, it's a large space. There's a party happening so both the back room and outdoor area are slammed. My waiter, I can see him looking at the party while he's taking our order. I decide to put in our orders quickly so there's no time for the waiter to keep coming back. I placed an order for a Paloma, Firecracker Shrimp and Pork Carnitas de Cazuela. Bam! The Paloma was pretty good, I would have liked it a little stronger. The Firecracker Shrimp was on point. Very tasty and a nice starter. The Pork Carnitas de Cazuela, we had a little wait. Our waiter was busy and didn't check on us for at least 10 minutes. I would have ordered another drink but I was put on the pay no mind list. Once the Pork Carnitas de Cazuela did come to the table, now it's on! Those sauces added different nuances of flavor. This dish was out of bounds! Highly recommended. Rosa, we finally meet. Good food and drinks but there's too much competition in the area. Honestly, Mortons would have never let me wait. Deuces! read more

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Desi is an amazing manager and server who goes above and beyond for her customers. I was in a tough pinch almost a year ago, and not only did Desi help me througha though situation, but she remembered me a year later!! Eternally greatful for this staff's attention to detail and amazing service! read more

Walked in during Red Bull diving weekend mid afternoon. They stated they were not serving lunch menu at this time but probably cause the lunch options were the cheapest. My bf and I ordered blood orange marg, steak quesadilla, duck tacos, and brisket enchiladas. Marg: good, lots of alcohol For apps, we started with quesadillas and opted to add steak because without it, it was just cheese. The cheese option was $10 and I had thought it was $12 for steak option but to find out in the end when we got the receipt is that it's $12 EXTRA. Absolutely absurd. That makes an app quesadilla for $22! It was good I would say, not a lot of flavor besides the flavors of the ingredients alone so it was missing something but it was a good start. Duck quesadilla (3) was not too bad. Hefty portion and the corn tortillas were really good. I personally love pineapple in my tacos so that was my favorite part. Again, still lacked flavor slightly. Brisket quesadilla... oof. I have no idea what kind of sauce it was but it was straight tomato paste. So overwhelming that was all I tasted trying to eat the enchiladas. Overall... average but EXTREMELY expensive. Each dish was at least $20 or more for something that shouldn't be and for subpar food. The bill ended up being over $80, which I would've given it a higher rating for its value for what was given if it was $50-$60 including my drink. read more

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Really great food. They can accommodate big groups no problem. We really enjoyed our experience here.