This upscale Mexican restaurant gives an old Spain decor. It is beautifully decorated. The place is huge. You might not know it's a restaurant. But once you step inside and get blown away. Our server was top notch. She kept our table taken care of like it was the only table. Our drinks stayed full. She made we had everything we wanted. The food was excellent. Chips and Salsa are good. I got the carne aside Quesadilla. It was delicious. My coworkers enjoyed their food.. read more

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This place is hot garbage! I will never eat here again. The only good thing about the experience was the service. 1. The silverware was not clean. 2. The drinks were awful. 3. The food was absolutely disgusting. I honestly don't understand how this restaurant stays in business. Save your money and eat somewhere else--you'll be glad you did! read more

We just tried Rosalita's Cantina last night. The 3.1 star rating on Yelp seems quite accurate compared to our experience. Everything was okay, but we weren't shell-shocked. The place was SLAMMED. That being said, it's a huge place, and we got a booth really quickly. The atmosphere is loud but appears clean and spacious. Service was fine but unremarkable. Waitress Paige T. was very friendly but sparsely checked on us. Once again, she was busy, so I'll cut her some slack. The food was decently good! The chips & salsa were lackluster (stale, bland chips but salsa was good). Our entrees came out within 5 minutes of ordering, which made us worry they were microwaved. Regardless, they were ok (I got a Chile Relleno which was good, and my Mom enjoyed the Diablo Steak but noted that it was spicier than expected). So - our experience last night was similar to many other dining experiences we've had in this area. Overpriced, a tad snobbish, and unremarkable but decent food. We will probably come back in a year to give it another shot, but we are in no rush. read more

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I visited Rosalita's for a work lunch during the week with a group of about 10-12 people. They don't take reservations, so we got there a little early and were seated right away. I ordered the barbacoa enchiladas (topped with queso). The barbacoa was on the sweeter side, and the flavor combination was yummy! read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Barbacoa Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

It really, really takes a lot for me to give a 1-star review to any business but wow this was bad. The good was the decor both interior and exterior of this establishment and that's really it. So let's start with the table side guac. I'll give credit to the kid who made the guac. He tried to strike conversation and be friendly which was fine. He engaged with our 3 year old which was cute. While he was making the guac, the lime squeezer wasn't present. When he didn't have any cilantro on his cart. If your job is the to do table side Guac, wouldn't your cart be stacked and ready to go. Let's fast forward to our food orders - Burrito, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Fajitas and my son's Chicken Tacos. When the food arrived, my son's food was Ground Beef Tacos. The Chicken Tortilla soup was not brought out until we said something. I had corn tortillas with my fajitas and got Flour Tortillas. Then my wife never got her Mango Margarita. It finally arrived about 10 mins after her food was brought to the table. Icing on the cake, we had to go order of Chicken Tory soup and Fajitas. When we delivered the food to my friend's parents, no tortilla was present. The food was mediocre and for some reason my fajitas were sizzling, no joke for almost 5 minutes after it was delivered. You'll see a short video at the bottom of this review. This place was packed for a Sat Night around 6p and I feel bad that the folks in this area is served mediocrity. read more

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First time at Rosalita's and I loved every minute of it. From the warm greeting at the door to the fresh guacamole being made right in front of me, the experience started strong and stayed that way. Our waitress was sweet and attentive, she was new and still learning the ropes, but her friendliness and effort made it a great experience. The live mariachi band was a beautiful touch, the vibes were on point, and the overall atmosphere made it absolutely worth the visit. Parking wasn't bad at all; I didn't notice valet, but since it was my first time, I can't say for sure. One thing I can say for sure: I'll be back. Do yourself a favor and try the burrito-less shrimp plate you won't regret it. read more

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I have tried multiple Rosalita's locations and this is definitely my favorite. Food is good tex-mex. The margaritas are not the best, but still good. The ambiance is really loud which makes it hard to talk, so I would recommwnd going here for celebrations. Good place to go with a group. read more

My wife, our two adult children and their spouses get together for a lunch or dinner every few months. Our GO-TO place for the past three occasional, has been at Rosalita's Cantina (Des Peres). It is centrally located between us. Every time we go, we have great food, wonderful drinks and great conversations in a very pleasant environment. That is why we return. Also every time we've gone, we've had Gonzo as our waiter (now we ask for him). He is very attentive, and concerned with our enjoyment of our experience. The food was incredible, served hot, and prepared perfectly. This is our third visit to Rosalita's Cantina and there will definitely be more. Hopefully, Gonzo will be there on our next visit also. read more

Cute place! Stopped in for dinner tonight and had a spicy marg (absolutely amazing), chicken quesadilla and the diablo? Fajitas. All were great! Chips were thin, crispy and fresh. Salsa was delicious. They were pretty dead on a Thursday around 7- 8pm. Portions were large and service was great. It's super dark in here- just as a heads up. Other than that liked the vibe- they have a nice bar. Will be back! read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Spicy marg - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

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We've been a few times for dinner to this location and have loved it every time. Fun atmosphere and quick service. Came today with family to try brunch and it was delicious for everyone! The bartender Ben is attentive and funny. Love when he's our server! Great times as always and will be back soon! read more

Great, quick brunch. Service was efficient, friendly, helpful. Chips and salsa and queso were delish. Almost ate it all, was so good. Chipwere light and not too salty. The breakfast chunk was good. Well made. Not greasy. The guac and sour cream was nice. Beef tacos were good , lots of beef. Shell was fresh and very tasty. Huge parking lot. Restaurant is large with plenty of seating. There's also patio seating. read more

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Great Tex-Mex style restaurant! Fairly priced, and tastes great. The selection isn't overwhelming, but has plenty for everyone in the family, regardless of they like Mexican or not! Service has never been an issue either! read more

I have dined here twice the 1st was great with good.food. The 2nd time 3days ago a Monday not so much. I should have order the Grouper the same as my Girlfriend, but no I ordered the Chicken Fajitas, I tried to eat it but the meat was dry, and needed a lot of the sauce they give you for the chips. I had to send it back. The meat should have been chicken thighs. Which are hard to ruin. They did not charge me for my meal. Which was the smart move, I still tipped my waitresses as she did not cook it. We will return and I will try the Groupet next time. read more

A pretty solid place for big portions of Tex Mex food. Food: the food honestly wasn't bad. I got the sizzling fajita Tex mex plate and the meat tasted pretty good, and it came with a big side of rice and beans. The portions were big so it was essentially two meals. Service: great service. Wait staff was extremely attentive and nice. Ambience: very nice setting, cool lighting and atmosphere. Very family friendly type of place. read more

For a Saturday in December this place was busy but not hectic. I love the large ceilings- private booths and the heated outdoor patio. They decorated for the holidays and it felt fun! The music was a little loud, but we could still hold a conversation at the table. We had a new server training and to be honest- she was amazing and I would have never known she was new. Drinks, chips, salsa, queso and quac for a starter was amazing. THEN we were told we were switching servers, and sadly after we placed our orders, we didn't see our server much. Had to flag her down for refills, she didn't check in, the trainee must have followed a different server and ours could have used the help! The food was also dry and cold when it was served, nothing so great that I will be rushing back. With so many options- I think unless the timing and others are insistent- I will skip. read more

We thought we would sit out on the patio but we had been outside all day and decided to sit indoors - a first for both of us. We were extremely happy with our choices. The temperature was perfect and the chairs very comfortable. Our server was amazing - the epitome of service with a smile! Knowledgeable , fast, consistent service! Our food - fabulous! My Rosalina's specialties "Tiger shrimp" was just delicious. The margaritas superb - I love the mango my husband ordered the Lime Bacardi Margarita, both of us were very happy with our choices. I had a gift card issue, which was quickly resolved by the manage. Very professional and just another star on their cap! read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Grilled Rosalita Tiger Shrimp special with a giant grilled jalapeño pepper. Beverage of choice Margo Margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

Arrived on new years day for lunch with my friend Bryan, we Sarah's at the bar. Bryan had a sweet tea and barbacoa enchiladas. I has a veggie burrito at $14. The meals Arrived quickly, the veggie burrito consisted mostly of squash, zucchini and peppers, a lot of rice and refried beans, it was stuffed and I would rate it better than average in taste. read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

Ordered the shrimp quesadilla with added mushrooms and spinach (their vegetarian quesadilla) except I got four shrimp and what appeared to be a can full of canned spinach that was so salty, it was saltier than the chips on the table and not a mushroom in sight. My quesadilla was also pretty dark and my coworkers quesadilla was even darker on the outside. Not burnt but more cooked than you expect on a tortilla. I ha e eaten lunch here before, but am not 100% convinced I will return. $20+ with food and soda for inedible food is just a waste. read more

This place LOOKS stellar--the decor is beautiful and the patio is awesome! There's plenty of space out there, with a mix of comfy lounge seating and high tops. We went on a Wednesday because we saw they had live music outside, which was a great touch! Everything came out super fast, and the drinks were great. The food, not so great. The ambiance, service, and music, though: fabulous. read more

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Rosalita's in Des Peres is where good moods go to thrive--and usually leave slightly buzzed. The margaritas are dangerously good, especially Rosa's Favorite, which hits the perfect balance of tart and smooth without going overboard on the sugar. They've got all kinds of creative twists too (looking at you, mango + pomegranate), and yes--there is one with champagne in it, because why not? Pair that with a bowl of chips and salsa and you've got yourself a little fiesta before the food even shows up. The vibe? Cozy with a side of party. On nights with live music, especially out on the patio, the place transforms into a relaxed little oasis with string lights, good energy, and just enough buzz to feel social without shouting over your drink. Whether you're out with friends or sneaking away for a casual date night, Rosalita's nails that perfect mix of comfort, fun, and just the right amount of tequila. read more

The food was excellent and so was the service. Nicolette was such a great server that we've already planned to come back and recommend dining with her. The ambiance was also just a great, dimly lit, enough privacy for your party and they even had a mariachi band walking around for certain occasions. This was such a great visit after a long day, even on a Saturday the service was amazing. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

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We went here on a Sunday afternoon and sat on the gorgeous patio. Our food was out quickly and the server was very attentive. Delicious food- generous portions and a generous pour in my spicy margarita. Great place and the seating is so comfy! read more

I have been to the Des Peres Rosalita's a number of times for drinks and dinner. I took a lady here for our first date the other night, it was just "meh". I started with a Mich Ultra bottle and she ordered a margarita. The margarita was as good as any other. She didn't hit one off the recommended list which is more expensive and includes a brand tequila as opposed to the house standard brand. She got a taco salad and said it was fine, just not what she had been in the mood for, I'll share that at the end. I was tossing options around in my head and went with fajitas. They were fairly good, while there was plenty of meat 3 or 4 pieces were so large I couldn't eat them without cutting them up. The peppers, beans, lettuce and all were fine. We didn't seem to get a visit very often from our server as I think we were being served by a waitress from the restaurant side and she just stopped by irregularly. Two things to close with. 1. Maharishi Band (sp?). Rosalita's has a wandering loud band band with brass that is really loud. Coming from a former trumpet player the music has to be pretty loud to offend me but this time it was a first date and we had to wait for the band to finish a song on the restaurant side just to quickly talk before another song started. I like the ambiance but there has to be another way to make that less intrusive. 2. We didn't plan on Mexican food, but the restaurant we went to first said it was a 40 minute wait and "mebbe more". So we just went west on Manchester as I knew Rosalita's was just a few minutes away. read more

Looking for a beautiful setting for a gathering? This is it! The ambiance is classy, creative, and artsy. Multiple dining areas allow you to choose patio dining, bar seating or classic dining room. We sat at the bar in cute half-circle booths facing the TV. Our server was attentive and quick with refills of drinks. We started with the Rosie's favorite - yummy queso with carne asada strips and guacamole added in. The cheese and carne asada were amazing. The guacamole seemed to be the pre-made, packaged variety that gives off a fake taste. I would have preferred no guac instead. The housemade tortilla chips were salty and delicious, though quite greasy. Shrimp and Mango street tacos were excellent! Generous fresh toppings and large portions. The Matador featured a large steak that was cooked to order nicely, an enchilada on the side and an over easy egg. Everything was tasty, but like the chips, very greasy. Overall, this place has amazing atmosphere and if you choose carefully, you can find fresh dishes that are delicious! read more

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Even on a crazy hot Friday evening sitting outside at Rosalitas is the best! Don't let the heat keep you away. There are fans all over the place and plenty of shade. The decor and patio furniture make you feel like you are at a Mexican resort. I chose a 20 oz Marg on the rocks. Yep. It was delicious and paired perfectly with chips and salsa and some guacamole. My husband and I shared the Cadillac fajitas. The food came out crazy fast and sizzling! Nothing like the aroma of sizzling fajitas when it hits your table! It was a delicious as it looked! Service was great, loved the ambiance. Awesome place for a date night or getting a group together. read more

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I love this place SO much. The service was impeccable. I hate I can't remember our server's name, but he was so polite and everyone else seemed the same way. My friends and I were seated outside and the weather was so perfect. It's such a beautiful place and it's clean. Now to the food: OMG, SO GOOD! I had the birria tacos and my friends got the burrito and the chicken enchiladas. The tacos were truly so good and everything was so fresh. I'm definitely going back for more. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Rosalitas. It's a local favorite of mine - I've tried so many different margaritas, all have been phenomenal. They have great queso and salsa. Their patio is unmatched - plenty of fans to keep cool in the summer and privacy from the Manchester Rd traffic. I recommend this place all the time for anyone looking for a good patio in West County read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

In my mind Rosalitas is a St. Louis classic. I prefer this location to the downtown one as I always seem to get better service. The ambience is really nice whether you sit inside or on the patio it's well decorated and makes you feel you're in colonial Mexico. The chips have to be my favorite in the St. Louis area (also sold at local grocery stores) perfect light and crispness. While you're there you will want to get the table side guacamole, always a delicious treat. They have a wide range of margaritas and menu items all of which I've found to be delicious. My favorite meal is the Cadillac fajitas which I usually share with my husband due to the big portion. They have a week night happy hour with some great deals on margaritas and apps. If you go at a busy time expect there to be a bit of a wait especially with a big party. read more

Grabbed lunch Sunday while out running errands. Conveniently located by West County Mall. I had the chicken chimichanga and my niece their fajita nachos. We opted for the patio seating, it was a gorgeous day in The Lou. Their salsa and chips are worth the trip themselves. We also did a side of guacamole. I personally love the fact that their guac is not full of raw onion chunks or pico de gallo (I do not like raw tomato or onion). Their chips can also be purchased at Dierbergs if you ever have a craving for them. Stop in and enjoy the great service, indoor or outdoor seating, and some great food. read more

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One of my favorite patios and one of the few that keep it going all year! The parking lot is always packed but I've never had to wait long. Service has always been good for me! Their happy hour is great and I love their margaritas! Last night I had beef enchiladas. They were perfect and their salsa and refried beans are my favorite The chips are fresh along with everything else! Try it! You won't regret it. read more

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Quick lunch today with a long time friend. As everyone has already reviewed, the patio seating is excellent. They had the heaters on to take away the chill. It can get a bit loud out there even with the open area, but nothing too bad. Service was excellent friendly, prompt and efficient. What I ordered: Chicken chimichanga: (3.75/5). Decent sized portion. Cooked well, but I found the chicken flavor to be missing something. I think I will pay extra for the Barbacoa next time. read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Chimichanga with chicken tinga - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

Rosalinas Cantina is a fairly good Mexican restaurant, I have been here a few times and each time I get the same meal which us the Pollo Cancun, it's grilled chicken breast and grilled shrimp over a bed of yellow rice and queso cheese on top, I do not eat seafood so I get mine minus the shrimp and add veggies. The meal is consistently good each time I go. The service has always been great I have zero complaints about the service no matter how busy it is my servers has always came to the table more than once to refill glasses and just to make sure we were doing alright. The ambiance, on the other hand, is what keeps me coming back. They have an outside patio that can be used all 4 seasons. It's heated in the colder months and has ample fans in the warmer months. They have fire places as well and TVs outside to watch as we. I'll have to say it's pretty expensive in my opinion but that hasn't kept me from coming back. read more

Rosalita's Cantina - Pollo Cancun - Mexican Near Me - Des Peres, Missouri

We went to Rosalita's for a work celebration in honor of the best business partner ever! We started off with the tamale and flautas appetizers. I guess we ate them so fast I'm not sure if I got pictures. The tamales were perfect and I enjoyed the sauces they were smothered in. I ordered the grouper with cilantro coconut rice and vegetables. The grouper was seasoned well and cooked just right. It's a delicate fish so it's easy to overdo it, but the chef was on point. I would totally order this dish again. We ordered a couple pitchers of margaritas because we were celebrating and really enjoy poisoning our livers. The margaritas here are not bitter tasting like at some restaurants. Needless to say we left feeling very happy! LOL! There's plenty of parking, the staff is very helpful and friendly. And I would recommend a visit asap! read more

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What's the best recommendation? I tell so many about the excellent food, service and atmosphere! read more

Ordered a pint of salsa and it was literally water. I was so disappointing . I don't know how they could have done that. read more

Birthday meal !! Upon entry staff was smiling and friendly and seated us quickly. Indoor and outdoor seating available. I opted for indoor. Now I really enjoy sultry ambiance but the seating area we were put in was dark with little light. Just enough lighting to see your plate but this area needs to re evaluate. More lighting in the chandeliers at least, or open up the curtains . Server was friendly, food came out in a reasonable amount of time . Menu items were not as variety as I thought it could be. I would have liked more entree items of basic veggies. Drinks were not strong . I ordered shrimp quesadilla, more cheese than shrimp and tasted more like a grilled cheese sandwich. My drink selection was black cherry margarita . Others ordered sizzling fajita and although it came out sizzling it was just ok , hamburger burrito had all ingredients but just meh. I would give this experience a 5/10. I did like I got a birthday song which brought the rating up one star. read more

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A mega dud. Per my husband (Steak Enchilada) "Food tasted like the texture, bland and mushy" Carne asada burrito was 70% rice and the beans were missing. Butternut squash hash was semi seasoned and not entirely cooked. Hopefully going in our oven tomorrow for breakfast will fix it. "2 stars because we used a gift card and didn't have to pay past the tip, 1 star because of the food and experience as a whole." read more

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We sat down and waited for a server for over 10 minutes. Someone came over and said they'd be with us shortly, they were not. Eventually another server helped us because the other server was "too busy". We placed our drink order and another 10 minutes go by without our drinks. We get our drinks finally, place our order and wait for a bit. Our order is delivered but we don't have silverware. I asked the man that brought our food out for silverware and he didn't bring it. Several times the same man walked past our table clearly avoiding eye contact with us. Another 5-10 minutes go by and our server comes to check on us and we ask for silverware again. She says she's sorry and brings us some after a few more minutes. I'm not one to normally complain but this entire experience was very frustrating and I have no plans of returning to this restaurant. read more

Excellence that we've come to expect from Rosalita's!! We've usually gone to the Washington Avenue spot, we recently went to their DesPeres location. What a treat! You can't go wrong, whether you're wanting lunch, or dinner, Rosalita's doesn't disappoint! read more

I asked the friends I attended with what they liked about Rosalita's and they said the wait staff was fun and peppy and the food was good. We were all full after dining here. We got the table side guacamole and it was entertaining and the guacamole maker was hilarious. The guacamole was delicious. My husband wished the tacos Al pastor had some more pineapple. The chicken fajitas were delicious. We all really liked the rice. The restaurant is decorated and we had a great vibe at our dinner. There was even a mariachi band while we ate dinner! So fun. I would recommend. . read more

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