Great Mexican food! There was a wait but it was worth it, chips are well worth the $1 and drinks are large along with their portions very reasonable priced. Service was impeccable. Next time I'm on this side of town I'll most def stop again. read more

Lived in Phoenix my whole life and recently found Rosita's because my daughter has softball practices at nearby St Agnes church. Gotta say this place is great, authentic and down to earth. Food has great flavor and hot salsa green is actually hot. Sylvia takes care of us on Tuesday nights at the bar and food is both excellent and reasonably priced. Today Jennifer is helping us and great service. Quesadilla with carne asada is awesome. Wash it down with Ice cold Modelo draft served in frosty mugs. Doesn't get much better. Definitely a must when in the neighborhood. Bonus chips always served super fresh and hot. read more

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BEST Mexican restaurant in Phoenix!!! Authentic Mexican food, not Americanized like Macayo's (yuck!), & still very affordable! Large portions! Always delicious!!! I always try to take friends & family anytime anyone visits Phoenix! (P.S., Watch the low-rated reviews... They're often not reasonable! 1 complained that there was a difference in price for a "machaca chimi & another exactly the same but not deep fried"... Well, that's simple to figure out if they'd actually looked at the menu! Chimi is deep fried & has 1 price, but BURROS are not deep fried & differently priced! Another complained just because they're closed for renovations! WTF?!) read more

Craving Rosita's - have been coming here for 20 years. Never disappointed. The staff is so friendly and efficient. The food is always fresh and mouth-watering delicious. Can't find a better place - and we have some great competition locally. Spend locally, eat locally and support local jobs. Can't wait for the annual summer vacation to end and the doors reopen. read more

Heard great reviews about the menudo but it was mediocre. We had to add salt and lemon to build the flavor. The broth was bland and thin. aunt had the chicken mole and was heavy and bitter. everyone makes it different and that's ok. would definitely come back and try other items though for a different experience. Michelada was refreshing .The server checked on our drinks as needed, didn't clear away our plates as people's finished their meals though which was a bit odd compared to most restaurants. read more

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I ate lunch here every Friday for about 6 years in a row. There is a period where they close down for a couple weeks to do house cleaning. But other than that I'm in. Their food is spicy. Service is "as to be expected". Meaning this isn't a 5 star restaurant and they aren't being paid % star wages. I have no complaints. The food is delicious. I must have had everything on their menu. My go to though is the green chile burro enchilada style with green chile. I love their green salsa. Their tacos come with potatoes as part of the filling. It's something different for me, but it was a welcome addition. I would definitely recommend this place for good Mexican food. read more

How have I driven by this place so many times? I never knew such good food awaited me inside this little shop as I drove by. Wow, when my girlfriend was really sick a few weeks ago her close friend took us Rositas for some spicey healing food. Chips and salsa were really good. Fresh hot chips,that they make right there in store. Along with 2 delish salsas. We got the best Chicken soup I have ever had in my life. Yes, better than my Mothers. But, do not tell her. I don't want to hurt her feelings. Each of our soups had a full chicken breast inside. The broth was amazing. Our meal was amazing and more than I could eat. By that night my girlfriend felt like a new person, it really was the healing food. Recently I stopped in a little short of time and got an order to go. Again fantastic ,hot ,delish food. The ladies that work there are so sweet as well! This is so good and so inexspensive as well. I sort of hate to share my new find,because, it will get really busy and I won't find a seat. But you will love this place. read more

I ate lunch here, and I don't think I am going to be able to eat dinner! I am still full. I went with 7 other people for lunch today. The place was packed & we had a party of eight people. I thought we would have to wait forever. We didn't have to wait long though. They had a big party room in the back and they put us in there so we didn't have to wait. Thank God for a restaurant that was willing to be helpful! I was freezing because the A/C was cranking, but everyone else thought it was great. I think anything below 74 degrees it too cold, so my perception could be a bit off. The waitress brought us super hot and delicious chips right away. We had our drinks in a few minutes, and she took our orders right away. I was crabby since I was starving, and I was stoked to be scarfing down those chips! She took our orders right away and the food was out to us pretty quickly. I had pretty great enchiladas, rice and beans. Everyone else was really happy with their food too. I ate more than I usually do because it was really good, and as a result, I am still full six hours later. Great food and service, I can't complain. I haven't tried the margaritas here yet, so I can't fully evaluate, but so far so good. I'll do an update once I've boozed it up here as well! read more

There aren't a ton of restaurants and are ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL. This is one and, dare I say, is the best mexican food in AZ. I've written a fair amount of reviews and this one is likely to sound gushy enough to make my wife jealous. Their chips are made fresh. Not made fresh that day. MADE FRESH FOR YOU, right when you order them. They charge $1 for a very large basket. Salsa is free. The only thing I am not a fan of there is their red salsa, but thier green is so damn good and so damn hot. I pay, but its worth it. Ok, now the beans. Oh my God! They are so creamy and perfect. I highly suggest you order a side to go along with your chips. I live a solid 30 miles from this place and will drive here JUST for the beans. My wife loves beans so much. Its almost unnatural. She could seriously sit down with a plate of beans, thats it, and be happy. She get absoluely giddy when she knows we are gonig here. Rellenos. Oh my God AGAIN. I can't even describe how wonderful they are. They really are unlike any other restaurant's I've ever had. First off, they are huge. Secondly they use a batter that fries up so light and puffy. So you have this slightly crisy, kinda fluffy exterior surrounding strips of relleno pepper with the most luscious, ooey gooey cheese in the center. I dump a ton of their green salsa on top and just go to town. All you'll here from me are moans and sighs or delight once it is put in front of me until I'm done. They actually continue a god 30 minutes after I leave as I replay the feast in my mind. WOW The chicken enchiladas are perfection, the machaca is oh so good, tacos are cripsy goodness. Here's my order... Chips with green salsa and a side of beans while I wait for my a la cart cheese relleno and either a chicken enchilada with green sauce (not salsa) or a machaca taco. Depends on what mood I'm in. If I eat the whole thing for lunch. I don't eat dinner. There are only a couple places that really deliver every time like Rosita's does. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM DAMN I LOVE THIS PLACE!! read more

Rosita's Place is a Phoenix institution. Everyone who's anyone eats here, from former governor Bruce Babbitt to nobodies like me. My father used to tease me that I was "born with a spoon of Rosita's refried beans in my mouth;" I have been eating here for 40 years, and the waitress I remember from my childhood still works here. From their humble beginnings on Buckeye road to their "new" (they've been here quite awhile) location on McDowell Rd near 24th street, the owners of this restaurant have won more accolades for delicious home-cooked Mexican food than anywhere else in the Valley of the Sun. The huge portions of food are cheap and consistently delicious, based on family recipes. You're likely to encounter a live mariachi band on weekends. The red sauce is hotter than the green, but not by much - they'll both smoke your brains out of your skull. Everything is good. Keep returning until you've tried all of it. My favorites: chile relleno with rice, beans & flour tortilla, albondigas soup, carnitas plate, and the refried beans in general. Maybe it's because I've been dining at Rosita's Place regularly for my whole life, and they know me, but I never get slow service as has been mentioned in other reviews. Also, if you think this place is in the ghetto, and you don't like that you have to park in back where you can't see your car while you eat, you're too sheltered - in case you didn't notice, there is always a paid attendant keeping an eye on the parking lot! read more

We have been going here for 40+ years. Every business should be allowed an off day here and there, but 3 times in a row is way too many! The first time, it took forever for the waitress to come over once we were seated. After what seemed like forever we finally got some chips and salsa and then the waitress finally appeared. My son's order came out way before mine, so far in advance that he was done eating when mine arrived. Once I finally got my enchilada and beans, the beans were cold and the cheese was not even melted in the enchilada and I had to send it back! Again, can't find the waitress and getting front of house is almost impossible! Finally the food was sent back, by the time it came back again, my son really wanted to go home, and quite frankly so did I! My dad said to give them another try.... I did. The second time my daughter really wanted to go for her birthday. Once seated, it took forever to get service. Finally someone brought salsa and chips, then a huge long wait for the waitress to come to the table. When the waitress finally came, our order was taken and it took over 20 minutes to get our drinks! When the food finally came out, the beef in the chimichangas was tough, I had to ask for the side of sour cream and guacamole over 3 times before it was brought out, the guacamole had zero flavor, worst meal ever! We needed refills on the drinks and chips, again good luck getting service from your waitress or the front of house. I asked 3 different people for boxes to go, that took over 15 minutes to get! Took another 15 minutes after that just to get the bill! When I got home, I fed the leftovers to the chickens! After this, I was never going back! Dad just drove in from CA and the first place he wanted to go was here... I told him it would be a mistake... it was! Again, hard to get service. There are about 10 tables and 4 waitresses! We placed our order, waited so long for our drinks that the basket of chips was almost gone before they arrived. Dad had the chile rellenos with a side of beans w/enchilada sauce and corn tortillas, I had a cheese enchilada w/beans and a side of sour cream. The chile rellenos were a mish mash of peppers and no cheese in sight, they did not put the enchilada sauce on the plate, forgot the sour cream, the beans were horribly over salted and did not bring the corn tortillas until the meal was almost done. Tried to get someones attention, anyone's attention to get a to go box! We left w/o the box. This was a different waitress each time I went. I am so disappointed that customer service from the waitresses and front of house is non existent, so not customer friendly anymore! The food is also not what it use to be either! Dad said I was right! We will never be going back! read more

Once again ... the negative reviews by fellow yelpers ... can be so lame. Talk about first world problems, here. News flash: mexican food can be very unhealthy. Especially tortilla chips that arrive to the table so piping hot that you have to wait for them to cool down before indulging. Salty, spicy hot, warm, crunch. The molé here is the only one that is as delicious as my mom's mole. Seriously that good. The margaritas are stiff and delish. This place is here for the food, not the service ... though the service has always been great. This restaurant is one of the best of it's kind. Major bonus: if you want to hear music, play it on the jukebox. Totally off the wall eclectic selection, gotta love it. read more

Tremendously spicy salsa, my mouth was burning but it was so good I kept going back for more. I ordered the bean and cheese burrito (that was no burrito, burro muy grande) enchilada style. I could actually taste the lard in the beans. I ate half and took the rest home. Healthy? No! Cheap and delicious. Si! I will be back. read more

The only way you can go wrong with this place is not going. The salsa is bright & fresh & spicy, like the rage of a three year old who just got splashed in the kiddie pool by his big sister. There's plenty of upbeat vibe & some standard breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros & all that is heavenly & right in the world, including a large fountain filled with goldfish right smack in the middle of the place. The tortilla chips are crispy & delicate like my feelings about Freckle in an episode of Caleb Gallo & like her character, a revelation & reminder what your day can be if you just connect to yourself more often. On my latest visit I abandoned the breakfast menu, even though it was 930am, & got the Full Mexican. A chile relleno topped with sliced steak & cheese that I shoveled into my greedy mouth with fresh made flour tortillas. Do yourself the favor & just order an extra one right away so you don't have to wait in the middle of your meal bc you asked a particularly insightful question & you brunch date talks for a solid 25 minutes about the new Paris Hilton podcast, so you just mow through your plate while they barely eat. Trigger warning: there is a jukebox. It can play anything from El Sirinito to Chatahootchee. You've been warned. read more

What a find! I found this place thank to my trusty Yelp app. I wanted some good, spicy Mexican food and Rosita's Place seemed to fit the bill. In all honesty I was planning to go to Los Dos Molinos, but they are closed on Sundays... You park behind the restaurant and walk around the front, dodging a few cars along the way. Walking in, I loved the atmosphere. It was bustling and full of life, but not overwhelmingly busy. We were seated at a table just past the indoor fish pond...hmmm. The service was prompt, the chips and salsa came right out. The salsa...oh the salsa, it is delish, full of flavor and lots of heat, but in a good way. I ordered the chicken enchilada plate one red and one green. My companion ordered the green chili tamale plate (out of this world good). They arrived glowing hot! The plates and food were so heat hot we could not start eating for about 10 minutes, (which allowed us to enjoy the ice cold beer). Once the food finally cooled to a manageable temperature it was amazing!!! The flavors were spot on, the chicken was super moist and each sauce was great. The refried beans here are like crack. I was so full but could not stop eating them. Yum! I'm pretty sure I have found my go-to Mexican spot in Phoenix. read more

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It was rainy & cloudy out today & I was craving something warm with a flour tortilla on the side of course. Ended up getting some eggs with steak & beans. My boyfriend got the shrimp soup. It took way too long for us to get our food but turns out they made the caldo to order. We were getting a little hangry but it was totally worth the wait for him. That is the only reason why we gave it 3 stars. We're definitely coming back & do recommend Rosita's Place. read more

I don't know how many Margaritas some of these reviewers HAD becuase these people were ANYTHING but fast!! The dining room wasn't even full and there were 3 servers and yet it took them nearly 30 minutes to take our drink order! I wanted to leave, but my friend wanted to eat there soooo bad so I decided to give it a try. After our food was ordered, it took ANOTHER 30 minutes for the food to hit the table... Our server then brought a round of refils and the check and we didn't see her for the rest of the night! I did enjoy my dinner, the food was better than good. I had menudo, which wasn't anything great. I've had much better menudo on the rez! OH! and they didn't have any cilantro!! I was shocked! so my menudo lacked soul. :( I got a side order of beef taco which was good. :) I liked it. The salsa is KILLER!! I kept trying to eat it so I'd get used to it... no such luck! But it definatly released the endorphans! And cleared my sinuses... and brought a little water to my eyes! And that says a lot, cuz I can handle a lot of hot food! Over all, I dig the food, the place was very colorful and festive. Which is always a plus. I could do without the mariachi band. oh DUDE! the band almost got into a fight with one of the patrons!! The patron was all drunk and kept requesting songs, and I guess he didn't know it was $3 a song, so they wanted their money, he didn't have any and that's when things got U-G-L-Y!! It was funny cuz the guy was drunk but yeah - it's $3 a song! But yeah, I dig that rough environment. I honestly think it was an isolated incident, overall it was a nice place. I recommend sitting by the window and just enjoy your self while trying to handle the salsa!! read more

After an airport pickup, my company wanted some authentic Mexican. Took to Yelp to help us out and we were sadly let down. The service was abysmal. Our server came the second we sat down to get our food and drink order, but never having dined there we had no idea what to get. After some time spent talking and eating the salsa from the hottest depths of hell, we realized we hadn't see her in around 20 minutes so we asked for someone to take our order. Let me just say, I'm not cheap (swear!) I just hate getting ripped off. We ordered one machaca chimi with rice and beans and another exactly the same but not deep fried, got it? The bill read $10 for the first one and $14 for the second. The menu reads you can get anything deep fried for an additional $1, so why the heck was I charged $4 for saving the cook time and precious fryer oil? DUMB. Other notable annoyances: they were out of horchata with no answer to when more would be made, the beans were nearly white- too much lard?, the machaca beef was inedible due to many crispy/nasty/grisly bits, the server never came back to check on us or any tables around us after the food was dropped off. We left both our meals on the table and will not be back. Ever. Never, ever. read more

Disappointing. We decided to drive across town and try it based on the Yelp reviews and it was definitely a letdown. Not horrible but not particularly good either. On a Friday night at 7:30, it was less than half full. The people at the door were not particularly friendly but little did we know that it would go downhill from there. Our waitress was one of the most surly servers I've ever had anywhere. No greeting, no smile, no eye contact. Just a look of pained exasperation. We asked her a few questions and she simply ignored them. It was not busy. Seriously, the unfriendliness of the staff here is hard to overstate. They just don't give a damn. The food was all over the place. Salsas - excellent, both red and green. Nice and spicy just like we like it. Chips - fresh, but greasy. Chicken enchiladas in mole sauce - quite good. Humongous portion. Steak Tampiquena - just ok. Not really a traditional Tampiquena. About four ounces (or less) of pounded round steak with no topping of any kind. Not bad but a bit pricey for the eleven bucks or so they are asking and not up to the standard that you get at most Mexican joints around town. Beans - Awesome, as many reviewers point out. Some of the best refried beans I've ever had. By far the highlight of the meal. Guacamole - Overwhelmed by the flavor of what I can only guess to be powdered citric acid instead of fresh lime juice. Very odd and not really nice at all. What kind of Mexican restaurant doesn't use fresh limes? Mariachis - insistent and annoying. And a bit much for a place like this really. $35 with two cheap drinks and a totally unwarranted tip. read more

Good solid mexican food. Big portions and small prices. If you order a burrito or chimi get it wet, I made that mistake only once! read more

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I was honestly shocked at how absolutely amazing the food was at Rosita's because it is in the Ghetto (which happens to be less than two miles from my place ha ha).... and I was honestly shocked at how bad the service was. Normally Mexican restaurants have the best service, but man... it was literally a 2 hour dinner only because it was 20 minutes in between times where we saw our waitress and it took FOREVER to get the food even though they were not that busy. I had the Mexican eggs with beans.. DELISH. I was eating slow waiting for my delayed tortilla to arrive and I was over halfway done when it finally got there. I must say, a warm, fresh tortilla makes everything better! Honestly, the food was really, really good and if it we-rent for the REALLY bad service I would have given this place at least a four... maybe a five. read more

No further explain is needed. This place is THE authentic Mexican restaurant. I felt like having a nice dinner in Mexico. The mole sauce was the best!!!! Menudo was unbelievable. Every single item I got in this restaurant was beyond my expectation. I wish I tried the Mexican bread pudding but after eating all the food I was too full. The salsa sauces are extremely hot! Flan was tasty. I wish they open another location in Boston. read more

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I hate that I have to give this place only two stars because their food is great.. The reason why is because their service is terrible. We sat down for 20 minutes before the lady asked for our order and drinks at the same time. The only reason she came is because I had to ask another waitress to call her over to us. After giving us our drinks, we waited for an hour before our food came. People around us were sitting down, eating, then leaving. Our waitress didn't even tell us our food is coming or apologize about the wait. read more

Rosita's Place - Great food. Terrible service. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is always so bomb and hot best green chille tamales definitely recommendGreen Chili Tamale

I'm not going to say there are alot of Mexican restaraunts in the valley. I believe that has been mentioned before. I ended up at Rosita's Place because a co-worker was meeting someone there. I doubt I would have dropped in on my own. Upon walking in, I was turned off by their signs about what they will not do. They will not split the check. They charge for the chips. I was prepared for a bad experience. Rosita's Place is now on my "A" lunch circuit. I agree that the service was not world class, but the portions were generous and the food was delicious. As seen on other reviews for Rosita's, both the green and red salsas packed a heck of a kick. Unfettered, I ordered the Camarones a Diablo (Devil's Shrimp). It came after a longer than average wait, and it was a spicy, tasty meal. The chips came out very hot and fresh, and my lunch partners dishes looked equally appetizing. Give Rosita's Place a shot, you will not regret it. read more

So there I was, unknowingly scaling the sometimes greasy, sometimes nasty, always treacherous mountain known as the pinnacle of Mexican Food in Phoenix. And when I finally trudged past the swill near the bottom, (you know who you are, Garcia's, Macayo's, etc) Past the others that were"good" but not memorable or noteworthy. There you were, alone at the apex of my appetite of desire... Hello my jewel Rosita's. Fresh traditional Mexican prepared fast and warm... Like the menu claims "Their specialty is good tasting food." I would swap good with great. And have a margarita too. read more

This is one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the city. The food is authentic and the carnitas is excellent! The location isn't in the best part of town but it's well worth going because the food in amazing and priced great. If you want good Mexican food with large portions this is the pace to go. read more

ive been here a few times. they charge for chips? seriously ? and dont even ask if you want them lol but they are hot and good. ive had the green chile chimichanga and the cheese crisp and both are good. need to try the chile relleno too see how good this place really is. read more

I ask for ground beef tacos, it had beef mixed with potatoes...wtf! U can't have regular beef because the mix it all up. Second my friend ordered chicken tacos, there was little pieces of chicken mixed with a lot of lettuce and cheese. First Mexican restaurant that I've been to thats skimpy on their meat. read more

Can you say SALT? Yep, lots and lots of salt. Don't get me wrong, I have been frequenting Rosita's for more than a few years and I have always loved their bean and cheese burrito enchilada style...oh yeah..and of course their chips and salsa are pretty tasty - as long as you don't take a big bite of cold harden grease on your chip. Totally blows the meal, as you could understand. Pretty much only go if you have to have some sodium after a heavy night of drinking heavily or in dire need of some good ole hip widening comfort food. You'll probably see me there on a Sunday afternoon with the biggest pair of sunglasses I can get my hands on while popping Advil. read more

Rosita's Place - Super cool sign in Rositas. Had to ask a kiddo to step aside to take. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This has to be one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the valley. I will now go out of my way to visit this place every chance I get. This is tradition real Mexican food, not the Americanized versions you get in most place. Bring your appetite because the portions are big. read more

Rosita's Place - Green chili burrito enchilada style. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Dined here 200+ times. **My parents have been dining here for three decades - my review is prejudiced. Rosita's is the anti-Macayo's. As the above asterisks indicate, Rosita's is my "Best Mexican Restaurant in Phoenix." I cringe at the use of the word "authentic" when discussing cuisine, so it won't be used here. What I can say to supplant that generic word is that their food is unapologetically spicy, they don't cater to vegetarians or finicky diners, and their entire operation - from service to the "security guard" in the back - is unpretentious. I've known the most of the staff for my entire life, and for what they might lack in their eagerness to interact to the common diner, they make up in genuineness. Please Have - machaca plate, green chile burro/chimi, albondigas, chips and salsa. M. Flowers. read more

Finally my search for the best red menudo in town has landed me here! My only suggestion is that a warm bolillo roll in place of a tortilla be served. I have yet to try other menu items, other than a michelada. The cold michelada is served in a tall mug with a side of beer. The restaurant is simple, cozy, colorful and the owner is gracious. I loved the menudo so much and placed a to-go order to deliver to my parents. Mom agreed this was the best menudo she's had in a long time! read more

Rosita's Place - Delicious & the perfect cure for a hangover! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is where it's at! If you are looking for really good, cheap and somewhat late night (I think they are open till 11pm) mexican food, you've got to try Rosita's. I absolutely loooove their mole sauce-- best in the Valley. Try the beans and rice burro, enchilada style with mole. Pair it with a nice cold Pacifico-- Sunday afternoon Heaven! Their salsas are to die for, and both the red and green pack some serious punch! You've got to pay a dollar for chips, but it's so worth it. The tamales are also muy delisioso! The little old ladies who work here are absolutely adorable in their little matching dresses. They are no nonsense, too. There's a sign posted that says "Please control your children!" I love it. Plus, they have a kick-ass temporary tattoo machine at the front where you can buy "Dogz" tattoos, with realistic looking dogs in gangsta settings. Classic. read more

This place is amazing! Definitely authentic Mexican food, I had enchiladas and carnitas burro both great and salsa is amazing and spicy!!

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. Maybe ever. I've been going to this restaurant for at least 14 years. I love the food and I love the people who work here. I've heard people get offended by the blunt nature of the employees, but the employees are one of my favorite things about this place. I love their to-the-point personalities. It's much like the nature of my family and a mutual understood relationship. Don't get butthurt because it's how families work in our culture :D for fun, I'll tell you this story about butthurt customers. The husband ordered a machaca burrito and the wife made a big fuss about how the meat was too DRY. Uhm... that's what machaca is!!!! Anyways, the employees are badass, the food is amazing, and the decor is BEAUTIFUL. it's colorful walls with authentic tile, flooring, and art. Long story short, it's a great restaurant and I recommend it. Reminds me of the food my Nana made growing up. read more

Very cute authentic looking decor, our waitress was very nice and made suggestions since it was our first time here. The chips came out hot and green and red salsas were tasty and hot. I liked the red, yum! I ordered a beef taco and cheese enchilada, both very good and we're piping hot! They have you a huge portion too so go with an appetite, I'm STUFFED and my plate still looks full. Prices are fairly low considering how much food you get. I would come back and try this place again. read more

Tried their take-out the first time, it was great - good food, fresh meat, and big portion. Went there for lunch at the second time, very good food and it was cheap too. BUT, never order the spicy beef burrito - accidentally ordered it since the waitress spoke Spanish to me and my co-worker(time to study spanish now..), and we both got caught in this spicy dish. Couldn't finish the plate, and stomach did not like it. But in one word, good Mexican food. If you happen to be in that area, worth to go. read more

In my constant search for newer, faster, and more interesting routes on my commute to work from CenPho to Tempe, I've been passing by Rosita's a lot recently, and coerced my husband, who came home the other night and said, "Carolina's?" to try Rosita's instead. Boy, was I sorry. Let's start with the mariachi musicians who stood so closely behind me that they completely invaded my "stranger bubble" and I was forced to move my seat at the table. Next, there were the chips which were just ok to begin with, and ended with gobs of congealed grease after they had cooled a tad. Then, hubby's machaca chimi was fine, with decent flavor, but my pork carnitas was so dry it was literally inedible. You could look at it and see that the sliced pork was so dry it was like the dessicated flesh at the Body Worlds exhibit. Gross, I know, but so was this meat. It simply should not have been served by a conscientious restaurant. Next time, I won't contest it when Hubby suggests Carolina's (who serves the best chimis and by far the best tortillas in town). read more

omg, I have been away from hot food too long. the heat from the basic jalapeños and green chile's set my tongue on fire. Gringo mouth... the chips and salsa were warm and crispy. we both ordered the green tamale combo. I've never had the tamales like they make them...there is some kind of baked cheese thing in there. I thought it was a hot dog! it was ok, not my favorite. the side of rice and beans was great but so much food. I felt very authentic. and price point was good for the amount of food. read more