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    Rosa Mexicano

    3.6 (1.9k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cindy M.

    The customer service here is amazing!!!!! We stayed about 3 hours and were never rushed. Our food was amazing. We ordered and ate so much. I'll be back

    Julia L.

    My girls and I made a last minute Valentine's reservation at Rosa for brunch when our original plans fell through and we kept talking about how glad we were that things worked out this way. This is a super aesthetic and girly restaurant near Union square and they had even decorated for Valentine's Day! We ordered a strawberry margarita pitcher ($75) on the rocks which was the perfect amount of sweet and tart and paired it with some freshly made table side guacamole ($19). I found myself pretty full at the start of the meal, since they also give you rounds of chips and fresh salsa. I also ordered some chipotle chicken empanadas ($14) and I especially liked chihuahua cheese and chipotle combo. Admittedly, solo drinks are pretty expensive ($13-20), so if you come with friends, i recommend getting a pitcher because with three of us, we got three drinks each out of it. A great place to come with girlfriends!

    Glenn K.

    Went to meet a friend for lunch today and they made reservations at Rosa Mexicano. Food and drinks were very good and fresh Decor was nice and bench seating very comfortable. Steak Fajitas were cooked perfectly and served on a sizzling plate, and enjoyed the taste. We had the table side double avocado guacamole was delicious but they need to changed the cart they make it on, I think it has seen its last day.. time to send them out to pasture. Shrimp tempura tacos very good as well but not liking the salsa, strange taste. Our waitress was great and very personable and didn't rush us. I would go back if in the area but wouldn't be driving in to go eat.

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    Tamara H.

    Rosa Mexicano has held its own in this location. It's still busy among tourists and locals. We've been coming to this location for over twenty years. It's large enough to accommodate groups. Their food is consistent. It's good. It's an energetic atmosphere anytime you dine. Out-of-towners think it's a fun experience. We live in L.A. now, but I am happy to see Rosa Mexicano is still in business. Kudos!

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    Karolina S.

    After another restaurant cancelled our reservations with 2 hrs of warning - my friends and I were scrambling to find a restaurant last minute. Thankfully Rosa Mexicano had some spots open on OpenTable. The restaurant was decorated for Valentines Day. It was perfect backdrop for Galantines lunch. We ordered a pitcher of strawberry margarita ($80) and split between 3 of us. We each had about 3 drinks each which worked out perfect for us. The restaurant gave us complimentary chips and made guacamole right in front of us. One friend ordered the Crispy Shrimp Tempura Tacos ($22), another ordered the Chipotle Chicken Empanadas ($14), and I had the Birria & Cheese Empanadas ($15). We each enjoyed our meal. There was a photographer which took a few pictures of us. We weren't going to buy any, but there was one pose he told us to do that we really liked how it came out. Picture in frame was $22. It was a nice touch to leave with a little memory. When we were ready to leave, the waitress left out check on the table and there was an option to pay online and split however many ways we wanted so we split it 3 ways. On the window we saw a Monday Special for $5 margaritas so we will definitely be back!!!!

    SteveO ..

    Great service. Stopped in with 6 co-workers took us in right away. The place is big inside and has seating outside. Food was delicious and margaritas were good also. Let me say get the Duck tacos. Really good!

    Christine M.

    One of the few toddler friendly restaurants we found on our visit to nyc! Service was top tier as well. We enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa (entertainment for said toddler) and the margaritas were fresh and delicious. I ordered the chicken quesadillas for my entree. It is listed as an appetizer however the portion was plenty and it was so flavorful! Would absolutely eat here again!

    Alice W.

    It was my first time at this Rosa Mexicano location, and it was lively but the space also felt more cramped than the other locations. The table we were seated at was next to a busy walkway and people kept bumping into my chair. The food was good and so was my drink! The portions are huge here so definitely shareable. I was disappointed that the table side guacamole wasn't made table side. Every other time I've been to Rosa Mexicano, they make the guacamole table side and it's so special! I wonder if they don't do that here because of the cramped space.

    Geraldine E.

    I came here for National Tequila Day 7/24 and $5 Margarita Mondays during happy hour. So we tried an array of margaritas we had the frozen pomegranate Margarita (5/5), - Viva Mexico (cucumber, lime, and pomegranate frozen Margarita(10/5) $5 Mondays Honey Badger Blitz (4.5/5) $5 Mondays Piña de Fuego -spicy start pineapple finish 3.5/5 Mini Quesadillas 5/5 ($7) happy hour Oaxacan Egg Rolls (5/5) $9 happy hour Shrimp Diablo (10/5) $10 happy hour Nachos Zarape (3.75/5) $10happy hour The shrimp is perfectly fried and seasoned to perfection with a hint of spicy from the sauce. The quesadillas we kept ordering for more. The egg rolls were sold out on National Tequila Day but was available our second time around, very delicious, hefty and the tomato chipotle sauce was great. They have a nice size bar area and the restaurant is very spacious. They also got TVs at the bar area perfect to watch sports.

    Birria tacos
    Keith O.

    It's been awhile since I've been to this spot. I also remember when it used to be the "Americana" restaurant (dated myself here :-P). It's still that grandeur spot and I am surprised it was still here. This place is HUGE! Service was spot on. Staff was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. The fresh guacamole (made right next to you) is always a home run. I had the birria tacos. They were so delicious. Plus, the prices for this kind of place in the Flat Iron District were surprisingly affordable. If you have guests from out-of-town and don't know where to bring them for food and drinks, take them here. You won't regret it.

    All day $5 margarita Monday
    Tiffany H.

    I was heading home and spotted the sign Monday all-day $5 margaritas! They've got five flavors to choose from, and it makes for a great quick pit stop. Fun, easy, and totally worth stopping by. Cheers! The vibe is cool. Service is friendly

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    Sherry S.

    I love Rosa Mexicano! Every time I visit I am also so satisfied with my meal and drinks. I came on a Friday after work and I had two margaritas one was Pomegranate and the other was Mango. The Pomegranate is my favorite. The service was okay since the waitress seemed like she had many tables to take care of. I ordered a Chicken Quesadilla and a side of Street Corn Esquites. The restaurant started to get busy as the time got later. I'm sure Fridays are one of their busiest nights. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and they play nice music. I wish that they would have happy hour specials on Fridays. The drinks were a bit pricey. I'll definitely be back and visit on a different day to take advantage of happy hour deals.

    AJ L.

    Came here for lunch and had a positive experience. My friend and I each got margaritas and a few tacos to sample. The food was tasty, but very oily. Service was alright. Our water kept forgetting what we ordered in the beginning and had to come back a few times even though the place was dead and we were the only table. The place itself is massive and very clean.

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    20 days ago

    Love this place. The guac was amazing. Steak tacos were so juicy. Servive was also super speedy and polite! Would definitely come again!

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    20 days ago

    Service was attentive and amazing. Also, the food was so delicious. Highly recommend the cheeseburger!

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    2 months ago

    Amazing service! Adriana treated us so well and we will definitely be back. Food and drinks were also delicious

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    3 months ago

    Chips and salsa on the table when being seating is an amazing look. Everything was delicious as expected.

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    Great guac, lovely vibe and our server Modesta was a gem. She made a very good meal great. Go go go and enjoy

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    Is Happy hour every day or just Sunday -Thursday?

    There is NO HAPPY anything at this place. Seriously, there are far better Mexican restaurants and better happy hours unless you like servers that disappear for your meal, food that is wrong or poorly cooked, drinks that are watered down and managers… Read more

    Do you accept reservations?

    Yes on OpenTable.

    Gluten free dishes available?

    They do have gluten-free options available, yes. Haven't tried them, but the rest of the menu is delicious.

    Do they have a happy hour?

    Monday - Friday, 4pm - 7pm Sunday - Thursday, 9pm - close… Read more

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    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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