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Rosa Mexicano
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
61 Columbus Ave(between 62nd St & 63rd St)
New York, NY 10023
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
(212) 977-7700
- Nearest Transit:
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66 St - Lincoln Center (1, 2)
59 St - Columbus Circle (1, 2, A, B, C, D)
72 St (A, B, C)
- Hours:
Mon, Sun 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Tue-Sat 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
352 reviews for Rosa Mexicano
Review Highlights
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"Their pomegranate margaritas are strong and delicious." In 25 reviews -
"The guacamole is pure, blissful perfection." In 202 reviews -
"I am marking the Ice Cream Festival in my calendar for next..." In 4 reviews
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351 reviews in English
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Review from Maya F.
4/15/2012
We had a pre-opera nosh here; we snagged a table for 2 at 5:30 without much competition from the UWS after-work crowd. The pomegranate margarita is as tasty as the rest of Yelp says it is, and stronger than one would expect from a pink blended drink (and how brilliant for such a large restaurant -- make your signature cocktail something that comes right out of a slushy machine, so it's a fast pick-up). Be ready to settle your bar tab before you are seated; apparently they don't pool tips here.
Our server was not only foxy and well-versed on both food and drinks (he offered me the requisite warning about the Mezcalito cocktail -- although it lists strawberries as an ingredient, more prevalent on the palate is the smokiness that comes with any well-executed mezcal drink, so it's not as girly as it reads on the menu), he was also an incredible busser. You may not realize that clearing a table -- in one trip, without having to "be right back for that" last plate, without dropping a knife on the floor with a mood-killing bang -- is a skill, but you should appreciate a great busser when you see one at work, especially when heavy stone guacamole bowls are involved.
The aforementioned guacamole is made table-side, and is as fresh and delicious as you would expect, but not as spicy as I would have liked. ("This is gringo-spicy!" said my dining companion.) The hamachi tartare is topped with a cilantro granita that looks weird but works. The crab empanadas and chicken flautas are A-OK as well. Don't skip dessert -- they have a lovely espresso flan and a fine selection of homemade ice creams and sorbets (mmm... salted caramel).
It's the poshest of the Rosas, with the blue tile wall fountain adorned with small white diving figures, and a big upstairs where they have private events. The last time I was here our bartender said he had been working at this location for 9 years, which in the restaurant world might as well be a lifetime, so despite mixed reviews I've heard about how the company treats its employees, they must be doing something right.
It's fancy Mexican food in a sexy setting. Perhaps if it were located in another part of town I might only have given it three stars, but for the UWS-Columbus Circle-Lincoln Center area, this is a solid option for pre-show nibbles or post show potables.Listed in: hot stuff behind the stick
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Review from Clifford R.
Manhattan, NY
4/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
After reading a bunch of reviews, I know I'm in the minority, but I really thought Rosa Mexicano was just average.
Let me get this out of the way first - the food is tasty. I didn't have any problem with the food itself. And the waterfall / diving man situation was pretty awesome. What I did have a problem with was the following:
1. The hostess had bitch-face on the entire time while we were waiting for our table. We had reservations, we were on time, we were friendly. What more do you want from us? Honestly, she reminded me of the hostess from "Date Night" when Steve Carell and Tina Fey go to Claw.
2. The service was pretty lackluster. There was a pretty long wait between ordering our drinks and ordering our food. And we were starving. At least we ordered the guac right when we sat down.
3. The portion size. If I'm paying $25 for a taco, I'd like to think I"m getting more than 6 slices of steak, and 6 tiny soft shell tortillas.
4. This place just exudes "chain restaurant"
2.5 Stars, rounded up because the Margaritas were extra tasty. -
Review from Danny V.
3/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'll keep this short and sweet...
While the atmosphere at Rosa Mexicano is stuffy and inadvertantly makes you feel under-dressed if you're not wearing a sport coat, the cocktails, guacamole and entrees make you want to stuff your face to capacity.
Favorites are as follows:
Cocktails:
- La Sandía
(Fresh muddled watermelon, rosemary simple syrup, El Jimador,
silver tequila, fresh lemon)
- La Piñela
(Silver tequila, pineapple juice, cinnamon simple syrup, fresh lime)
Dip: duh, the guacamole
Entree: Budin de Pollo / Chicken Tortilla Pie
Finally, bring your wallet... it's a bit pricey! -
Review from Shira F.
Massapequa Park, NY
5/9/2012
Stumbled in on a beautiful spring day to grab a quick drink and a snack.
I was told that this place was known for their frozen pomegranate margaritas and their guacamole. So that is exactly what I ordered. My friend had their organic sangria, but halfway through realized there was something in it, and the waitress came back with a new pitcher free of charge, which was so nice. My margarita was delicious, no wonder they're known for it! As for the guacamole, not only was it delicious, but I enjoyed the little show I got as they made it table-side. For what we ordered, 2 drinks, and the guacamole, the bill came to almost $50, which is a little steep. But, it really was worth every penny! -
Review from Joanna N.
Manhattan, NY
5/13/2012
Love this place! All of the Rosa Mexicano's in NYC are great and have always had good food and good service. I don't like the fact that even with a reservation time on a busy night you usually have to wait 15-20 minutes. If I make a reservation I expect no wait time.
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Review from Jenni B.
3/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is where you go when you want a classy taco.
I've been to the one by Union Square and really enjoyed it; and to leaving the Metropolitan Opera Friday night I had a rumbling tummy, a hankering for guacamole, and it was raining and I had my hair did and no umbrella, so Rosa Mexicano was the natural solution.
I love the waterfall wall in the front. It is so cool. The float staircase is neat as well. We were seated on the second level, there's a nice view of Lincoln Center. This visit was strictly for booze and a late night bite, so my hubby and I order guacamole and round of their signature pomegranate margaritas.
I thought the whole thing with making the guacamole at the table is a bit gimicky. I don't care to watch it being made, I just want to eat it. But ohmigod it's so good fresh!
The pomegranate margarita: delicious and effect (the one gave me a good buzz). Service here is impeccable, though it did feel a bit awkward when my husband left the table for a moment and one of the [bussers?] came by and refolded his napkin. It took more than a moment, I was eating, it felt weird, but it was a nice touch.
Will definitely revisit.Listed in: Gluten Free Manhattan
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Review from Christine A.
Bronx, NY
5/5/2012
A friend and I were looking forward to have a drink and some apps, but upon arrival the hosts were rude, 3 2-top tables were available for us to seat, but for some was told that it would an hour wait. There werent many ppl waiting or standing around so we were confused about this. We waited a bit in hopes to be seated, but then a woman came in told the host she in fact had a reservation for a 7pm (it was 730) she called in for 4 and the hosts said it was too late for her and can't accommodate! Talk about bad customer service. My friend and I decided to leave and don't expect to return. Unfortunate considering we are locals. I would not recommend going here unless the hosts or possibly management are to be replaced.
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Review from Amanda G.
Manhattan, NY
3/6/2012
One of my favorite things about Spanish food (other than the fact that I'm Spanish) is that it is so ridiculously easy to order vegetarian. I always have a sense of relief when I walk into a Mexican restaurant; I know I wont have to worry that there aren't any exciting vegetarian options.
In spite of what I just said, as a vegetarian, I know that I would be a fool to not check a restaurant's menu before I go. What hooked me about Rosa was the huitlacoche fondue. Huitlacoche is a type of corn mold given the same sort of worship truffle is usually afforded. I'm not a huge fondue fan, but I've been hankering to try huitlacoche since Rick Bayless sang it's praises on Top Chef Masters forever ago (also when I fell in love with Rick Bayless, Latin inspired chef with multiple Chicago restaurants).
I was excited about the fondue, but I wanted to get something other than the appetizer. Right about this time I remembered that you should never come to restaurant that you only want one thing at. I ended up also ordering a one note salad, and that's all that needs to be said about that particular menu item.
When we ordered, the server seemed shocked that we didn't want the guacamole. I've seen guac made at the table before, it's not that impressive and I'm sure theirs wasn't any better than the (fantastic) guacamole I make at home. I was a little put off by their expectation that everyone would order this one dish. I guess maybe I looked extra touristy or something that day. Or perhaps the server was just surprised that someone who lived in Manhattan would come to Rosa Mexicano.
My partner ordered some sort of meat sandwich with fries, which he ate about a third of, so we'll let that stand as his commentary.
The fondue was bland, and came with limp little tortillas. The fondue to tortilla ratio was way off, I was left putting far too much cheese on far too little tortilla. I couldn't even identify a flavor for the huitlacoche. All I tasted was the mushrooms and corn that were also in the fondue.
I also ordered a michelada, my partner just got a negro modela or some other cerveza, I can't really remember. My michelada came without a salt rim in a glass with a really chunky lip. Weird. I sent it back asked for salt. It was pretty tasty once it was made properly.
Rosa was okay, but all in all, I just was not pleased with this place and I'll most likely never go back. -
Review from Darlene R.
Manhattan, NY
5/3/2012 Seated via OpenTable
We went there for my sister's birthday. We made a reservation through yelp. They wrote back like a minute later confirming my reservation. We got there and they had our table ready. The restaurant is gorgeous. I loved it. The food was great, the atmosphere was great. The hostess we had was really nice. We had such an awesome time. I would really recommend it. Loved the place.
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Review from Stephanie R.
Manhattan, NY
2/18/2012
So I am a HUGE fan of Rosa Mexicano on the east side, but the Columbus Circle location lacks some of the charm from the festive decor on the east and comes across more corporate.
That said, you still get the same DELICIOUS guacamole, frozen pomegranate margaritas, and then churros for dessert. :) However, my favorite main dish, the mole chicken enchiladas aren't featured at this location which was a bit disappointing. I tried the vegetarian enchiladas which were good but were more in the 3 star range than the 5 stars I gave the other dish. -
Review from Neelam P.
I went here with my brother and his kids after a show they went to at Lincoln Center. The place was packed with kids which makes me believe this is pretty popular option for families after/before they go to Lincoln Center.
Bro and SIL had the pomegranate margaritas which they thought were awesome and very strong.
We ordered some guacamole and asked for one to be spicy and the other to be mild but both tasted the same to me. I love my guacamole to be spicy (maybe it's my Indian tastebuds) so this was a slight disappointment. I resolved this by mixing their green + red sauce + the guacamole which made it spicier.
The kids had either the steak tacos and cheese enchiladas. The portions are the right size for kids and come with some veggies (corn, etc) and fries. The sweet potato fries were awesome and fried to perfection.
I split the veg enchiladas with Jaimin S. and thought they were pretty good. The enchiladas were drenched in a tomato based sauce (wish it had more of a kick) and topped with some cheese and greens. We desperately needed some hot sauce for the enchiladas, but it was impossible to get the attention of our waitress (-1 star for this). The rice and beans they served for the table were delicious.
Overall, I think this is a decent option for Mexican in a city that's lacking amazing Mexican food. -
Review from Matt K.
Manhattan, NY
5/17/2012
Rosa Mexicano is probably the most overrated restaurant in the city. It really is overpriced unauthentic Mexican food. You're better off going to a smaller family owned place. My wife has the shrimp brochette and I had the roasted duck. The shrimp were tough and not very flavorful while the duck was just rubbery. I seriously don't understand the hype of this place. I don't recommend it at all.
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Review from Joey R.
New York, NY
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
"Don't forget the mexican spices...The spice is the art in the heart of cooking."
Rosa Mexicano is a nice treat when your near Lincoln Center. I absolutely love their incorporation of true mexican flavours and ingredients. I suggest trying to go during off-peak times as it can be packed, especially if you plan on snagging a spot at the bar with an after-work crowd.
The decor is really interesting. I find there to be a huge disconnect in the aesthetic and vibe downstairs and the one that is delivered upstairs. Downstairs (bar area) is fun, lively, colourful. Its what you would expect looking at the exterior. The lighting is interesting and sexy and what is more memorable than the diving wall. (You have to just go and see it) If you decide to make a potty break and head upstairs you are whisked away into...well a place I would expect my Grandfather to go. It's a bit stuffy and sterile. The white table clothes IMHO are just a snooze fest. When compared to the upbeat experience downstairs and the beautiful presentation of the food, it just is a miss for me.
The food is great! The fresh guac made table-side is always a hit. Rosa provides a well balanced menu delivering varieties of meats and fish. The steak I had was so juicy and was perfectly seasoned. They give you plenty of tortilla's so pace your self for the portions as they are on the larger side. I've personally never made it to dessert. For drinks, the frozen pomegranate margarita is my go to beverage at Rosa.
The staff is always very sweet, attentive and well-versed in the menu. Am aching to go back to try their brunch. -
Review from Andrew S.
1/7/2012
I was a frequent visitor to the Miami locations when I lived there. I have to say, this one doesn't disappoint except they DON'T SERVE COCHINITA PIBIL which is the best dish they have and its unfortunate they screwed that up here in NYC.
We had the special Lamb Tacos which were awesome, the guacamole never disappoints, and the pomegranate margaritas were very, very strong as usual. Our waitress was so funny and really nice.
Ultimately, a great time. Make a reservation, because this place gets packed. -
Review from Anju R.
12/3/2011
Went here last night for a late bite to eat after a show and wow was i disappointed. It's my fault for going here in the first place. Overpriced and sub-par food...and on top of that the drinks were poorly made.
How hard is it to make a margarita that tastes good?
Also, $30 for Guacamole??? Come on... -
Review from Diane B.
Oviedo, FL
3/25/2012
This is the best Mexican restaurant I have been to. It was very good. Service was great. The big event there is the fact they will make guacamole at your table. I have to say though a fun idea the appetizer was not as good as mine. I asked for spicy and it was as mild as you can get but it was still good. The chips though were great.
I was surprised they didn't have shrimp tacos and so I ordered the steak ones. Delicious. The mexican rice is the best I ever had.
They had the most fabulous list of tequilas I have ever seen. I would have loved to try them. I had the sangria which was delicious.
Great time! -
Review from Jeanette L.
New York, NY
12/15/2011
Man, this was a hard place to rate. I mean, was it good? Yes! Was the made-in-front-of-you-fresh guac REALLY tasty? YES! Was the queso fundido totally disappointing BUT cheese can't ever be that bad, right? The tacos were more like fajitas...but really, this was hard to rate because it just doesn't stack up to mexican food in california.
But alas, we're not in CA and it was a really fun and delicious meal. The steak (had steak tacos) was really flavorful and again, the guac was delish. Also had a strawberry mojito that rocked.
All in all, good (but pricey) mex food and you def won't leave ANGRY. It's good. :) -
Review from Mitchell S.
FOREST HILLS, NY
4/28/2012
Great glass of wine. Short ribs were super bland. Not worth your money or time. Next time, I'm at Lincoln Center, I will stick with PJ Clarkes.
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Review from Sebastian H.
Kearny, NJ
3/20/2012
3.5 stars. i like the ambiance in this place. My girl had the pomegranate margarita and it packed a nice punch. I had i had the the supremo or something like that. Too expensive for 18.50...... Our waitress was a doll. The guacamole was delicious and i enjoyed the chipotle sauce that is served on the side. We also ordered the crab empanadas. I thought they were ok, but my gf didn't really care for them at all. She had the cheese and shrimp served in the cast iron pan which was pretty yummy. i had the duck enchiladas which were served with a nice tomatillo sauce. Overall, the meal was pretty good. There was nothing that was "bad", however there was nothing mindblowing on the table either. food gets 3 stars. The extra half star is for our delightful waitress and attentive staff.
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Review from Leeann C.
12/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
3.5 stars. I came here with a group of friends after an event at the Lincoln Center. My recommendation for this place: the guacamole! So good and a good size to share with a group of people. A bit on the pricey side, but if you want upscale Mexican food, this place has a nice ambiance.
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Review from Tiffany S.
Manhattan, NY
2/8/2012
This is by far the best Rosa Mexicano location in the city (overlooking Lincoln Center). Every table is always filled and it's never too noisy. Everything on the menu will satisfy your taste buds! I can't get enough of the margaritas and their famous guacamole. Mmm mmm delicious - plus they make it fresh right at your table!
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Review from Sam H.
New York, NY
8/15/2011
First things first: the guacamole isn't that good. The only thing that stands out about it is the ripeness of the avocados; any obsessive-compulsive could obtain that perfect creaminess if they wait long enough. The guacamole is just so...uninteresting. It's avocado mush with a few sprinkles of cilantro and onion, and, if you so choose, jalapeno. Where's the cumin!? Where's the garlic?! Why no tomato option!? I'm well aware some people will shoot me down because "that's how they serve it whenever I go visit my shaman near Oaxaca," but whatever. It's certainly not worth the $12 a bowl.
The food is fine, but it's just so unnecessarily pricey. The quality, attention to detail, and inventiveness far outpace your run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant, but I don't think those places are trying to do anything new. The portions are fair and the food is good, but certainly not more than twice as good as anywhere else, which is what you're paying.
The restaurant is horrifically crowded - reservations are a must. Don't even think about stopping in for a drink at the bar. The building itself is cool, particularly the wall full of diving dolls (don't really know how to describe it better than this...). The upstairs is too frumpy, though - sit outside or on the bottom floor if you can.
Three stars. Rosa Mexicano tries to reinvent Mexican food and does an OK job, but doesn't go nearly far enough for what it charges. The fact that you really need to make a serious effort to get in (no stopping by and grabbing a table) turns me off; if I need to snag a reservation in advance, Rosa is not at the top of my list. -
Review from Helen L.
7/26/2011
I have never stepped foot into this location, nor any of their locations, but this location did cater our company event and I LOVED IT!!! Coming from California, where I have ample access to authentic Mexican cuisine (both downhome-style and fine dining), I can't say the food here is at its most authentic, but it was still very, very tasty.
We had exceptionally tender and thoroughly-marinated carne asada, fresh guacamole, cheese-and-bean quesadillas, pulled chicken sandwiches (which could've fooled me for pork), and this amazing, aromatic brown rice with scallions. Everything tasted good. I can't say there was anything I had that I did not like.
Yes, they are a little pricey for Mexican food. I was shocked when the Events Coordinator revealed how much she spent on catering, but just about everyone at the company had good reviews over the food, so I guess it was worth it.
*** CORPORATE PARTY PLANNERS...PAY ATTENTION!!! ***
This caterer arrived early and was set up early, while able to keep the food warm for the masses that rolled in later. I know we all plan for caterers to come early, but they're usually late. Props to this caterer...the ONLY caterer that has ever arrived early/on time for one of our events. -
Review from Yibing Q.
Manhattan, NY
11/14/2011
My friend, the birthday girl, reserved a table for her birthday dinner! Being a chronic late-comer, I was 30 minutes late ... but apparently they could not be seated till the whole party was present (slightly strange protocol).
But the food was really amazing. I wouldn't profess myself as a mexican-food-pro. I have never tried guacamole before in my life - Rosa's guacamole was insanely delicious. The nachos chips were really good! You have to order the guacamole!
Pomegranate margarita was recommended by a friend - it was really strong, but slightly too icy (blended ice sort of icy) for my liking. But its fruity flavour complemented well with the rest of my courses.
Ordered Chicken Tortilla for my main course. I thought I would not be able to finish the massive portion - but it was so good that i could not help but to devour the whole tortilla in minutes!
Desserts (my favourite part of the meal) - churros with raspberry and caramel fillings. These churros were more delicious than all the churros I had eaten in Spain a couple of years back. Coated with fine sugar and crispy with perfection!
The restaurant has big round tables - good for groups! Cozy ambience! -
Review from Alejandra L.
Brooklyn, NY
12/4/2011
I attended school at Lincoln Center and I went to RM to treat myself. Because what they say is true people, their pomegranate margaritas are delicious, pretty, and STRONG.
The last time I went I took my dad who was in town on a visit. We ordered the guacamole, some steak, some enchilada, and I can't say anything negative! The food was good, the servers were all very sweet.
It's similar to Dos Caminos in fare but the atmosphere is a bit more intimate and (personal opinion) the food pretty authentic. -
Review from Meg H.
Boston, MA
4/18/2012
The overwhelming crowds in the afternoon and at night are deceiving. The clutter of people made me believe that this food must be satisfactory. Yet, the only thing I found to be so was their Pom margarita and guacamole. Everything else was lackluster and at times disgusting. The tortillas tasted like gasoline, i even invited another person to try them and we agreed that something was off. The tacos also tasted funky. Don't waste your time or money, unless you enjoy only a drink and appetizer.
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Review from Dana M.
10/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
I dined here on 10/1 and had such a great experience. The food was amazing - flavorful, inventive dishes (which is a pleasant surprise when it comes to chain restaurants) that reached the table in a fair amount of time. Everything was cooked to perfection.
The staff also added to the experience. The manager was extremely friendly and made it a point to stop by and say hello. He also stopped by when our food arrived to give us descriptions/explanations on the dishes we ordered. The waiters and bust boys were great, as well. Our waiter was attentive and full of personality without being overbearing, and the bust boys saw to it that our glasses stayed full. -
Review from Karen S.
9/19/2011
I called late one Sunday night to see if I could get reservations for 9 people and landed one for 45 minutes later. That's already a plus one star for me as I had tried a few other places and couldn't get anything on such short notice. Call me a very last minute planner.
Not being from the city, I had relied on a friend's recommendation for a good place for groups (and after checking it out on yelp, of course!). Nothing is better than recommendation by word-of-mouth.
The atmosphere - modern. beautiful, not what I was expecting. The food - the guacamole! So good! Why come here if you're not going to order at least that? They make it there in front of you on the spot. Had some sort of beef thing for the main which was very tasty as well. And finally, dessert! I'm amazed that dessert at a general restaurant could be so good. I find that dessert is usually an afterthought, but not this time. My brother ordered the avocado ice cream set, which turned out to be a sweets version of the guacamole - same set up, except that instead of veggies and salty stuff, it is mashed and mixed with sweets like chocolate, fruits... yum! Others ordered specialty ice cream and they simply couldn't get enough. -
Review from Trey S.
8/5/2011 4 photos
I recently attended Rosa Mexicano on Thursday July, 28th, 2011. The first thing I noticed was how lively and crowded the bar was on Thursday @ 6:00pm. The second thing I noticed was the beautiful blue, water-drenched wall. It is a work of art containing hundreds of little figures in a motion that reminded me of someone diving into a blue lagoon. Its one of those things that you have to see to understand.
The party (3) I was with made a reservation ahead of time. We were able to give our name and were taken directly upstairs to our seat without any issues. We were taken to a seat with a beautiful view of not only the restaurant but of Columbus Ave as well. I would like to note that it was VERY COLD when we arrived. I would suggest wearing long sleeves.
We ordered the table-side guacamole. As the name suggests, a friendly waiter makes it right at your table. You have the option of which level of spiciness you prefer. We choose HOT. The GUAC was simply awesome. Just add a dash or two of salt, and you have what may be considered the greatest guacamole I have every tasted. BAR NONE.
I ordered the steak tacos/fajitas; with the steak being cooked medium-rare. The food arrived within 10 minutes, and the first thing I thought was "this is a lot of food." The steak had a great smoky flavor to it, with the cheese being melted right in the skillet. I would have been satisfied only eating the steak. I was able to make three soft-taco/fajitas. It comes with all of the standard fixings - rice, beans, etc. They were great!
My only complaint with my entree' is the soft-tacos. They were a bit small, and lacked flavor. It was less of a soft-taco or tortilla and more like a bland "wrap" to combine all of your meats and sides.
The other members of my party enjoyed their meal as well.
IF one is looking for a great, authentic Mexican/Latin in New York City, then ROSA MEXICANO is a must. Be prepared to spend a little, but comparatively speaking, it is definitely worth it. -
Review from Danielle W.
New York, NY
9/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love Mexican- but I think my dad loves Mexican more than I do and he loved Rosa. MM MM good. The guac was made perfectly at our table. We asked for Mild-Medium and they gave us exactly that. My mom loved the guac and my dad loved the guac and everyone loved the guac. We had a happy guac table. Nom Nom.
The green sauce that they give you was a hit at our table. I think we had 4 dishes of the green sauce circulating around and we refilled atleast 3x. I ordered the shrimp skewers and I really enjoyed my meal. I loved the beans with the little cheese topping on the table. I didn't even need to add hot sauce (per usual) because the flavoring in everything was very fresh and done well. I liked the grilled shrimp taste. Yum! My boyfriend had some chicken pot pie type dish and it was great. He was finger licking at the end of the meal. We also ordered something chocolate at the end. We needed a little pick me up before War Horse @ Lincoln Center (ALSO highly recommended)!!
I think our Rosa Mexicano meal was goodluck- we had a Tim Gunn spotting and saw War Horse and the whole night was pretty great :) -
Review from Sade O.
Manhattan, NY
2/13/2012
The guacamole was mediocre and the food. The best thing was the pomegranate margarita.
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Review from Pallavi B.
Brooklyn, NY
12/16/2011
So we went there last eve. for our office dinner upon the recommendation of one of our colleagues.
She's made the reservations before hand therefore we didn't have to wait at all although we reached around a half hour late. We were seated promptly despite the fact that one of our group members was running late. A def plus from me.
For starters we ordered guacamole, which was an obv choice after having read so much on the yelp about it to go along with the pomegranate margaritas that my colleagues have ordered.
Well the guaca was average I would say 'cause I have def had better at sinigual in the city. Maybe our taste buds are set on the same taste now.
The desserts were also average nothing out of the ordinary.
My four stars are for the waiter who was waiting on us and he was the sweetest face that I remember seeing at any of the restaurant. He was coming back to us time and again and even recommended a very tasty veggie dish for me which was not even on the menu.
I am def. going back with R again maybe this time to their U Sq. one. -
Review from Jason J.
Ashburn, VA
11/12/2011
Truly great Mexican food without the Tex that most places try to add to the Mex. The guacamole was as good as everyone said it was and my wife's red snapper and my short rips were both seasoned and cooked perfectly.
A great night. -
Review from Erica D.
Brooklyn, NY
9/7/2011
This place is beautiful. I could stare for hours at the fountain on the wall.
But, wait. There's guacamole to be consumed! This guac was made table side, spicy, just the way we like it. And the food was good, although I don't think I'd get the mushroom quesadillas again - they were a bit dry and not cheesy enough. The drinks were yummy. The highlight was dessert...! We were there during the Ice Cream Festival - and had three different scoops to share: avocado, sweet corn and a dark chocolate flavor. Sweet corn ice cream?? It was AMAZING, as was the avocado. I am marking the Ice Cream Festival in my calendar for next year.
The staff was very friendly, the place beautiful and open. We thought we would be alone at 5pm on a Sunday late afternoon, but it was busy! Glad we had a reservation. -
Review from Jason B.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
5/22/2011
WHY BOTHER????? The waitstaff and mangement really know how to ruin a good evening.
I had a client in town from Chicago on Cinco de Mayo. I thought to myself, "Why not do something fun? Instead of the usual steak dinner, let's get a group and go to a good Mexican restaurant and show my customer a good time." Rosa Mexicano is supposed to be one of the better Mexican spots in NYC.
The food was good, the maragaritas were every bit as good as you've heard, but the staff treated my group of six like we were some tourists or bozo's or something.
We sat at 6:00, had dinner and a BUNCH of drinks, and at 8:15, the waiter walks over and puts the check on the table. I hand it back to him and said, "I'm not ready for this, but thanks for your attention."
Now, I consdier myself to be a pretty reasonable person and I understand that this is probably their busiest night of the year. They obviously wanted the table back for an 8:30 seating. Instead of the waiter saying that to me and offering to buy us a final round at the table, or even one at the bar, he has the audacity to tell me that he can't serve us any more. "NYC law says that I'm only allowed to serve 3 drinks per person, and I've already overserved you." The six of us at the table looked at each other, and without even looking back at the waiter we just told him to go get his manager.
You would think the manager would come over and apologize for his buffoon of an employee and offer to buy us a round, especially because we had dropped close to $1,000, but instead, he tells us that he will give us the honor of buying one more round for ourselves, then he need sthe table back.
CHECK PLEASE! I can't take it any more. When there are so many other options like La Esquina, Maya and El Parador, why bother. Adios Rosa Mexicano! -
Review from Melissa G.
Manhattan, NY
6/17/2011
Yum! I love rosa mexicano. Of course it is famous for the guacamole. Which lives up to the hype. So fresh and so delicious. When I took my boyfriend here awhile back we order two...probably not the best idea. But it was that good.
Margaritas are of course expensive but also really really good. Menu is a bit limited but we ordered the enchilladas and found them to be really flavorful and a perfect portion.
This is a perfect spot to take an out of towner. The interior is impressive as is the food. Makes for a memorable dinning experience. -
Review from Jessica D.
New York, NY
7/6/2011
Four stars solely based on the fact that two frozen margaritas gets me MESSED UP. Three, and i'm like, wobbly, giggly, stupid drunk, take me home in cab and I'm done. It's incredible. It's like a crack margarita.
Food? Above decent. Service? Below decent. Margaritas? Mind blowing.
I trained here as a server a few years back but decided not to stay. They tell waiters specifically to watch out for customers ordering several of the margaritas, even giving them permission to cut them off after a few. Now I know why. -
Review from dean c.
Brooklyn, NY
9/14/2011
Great to have a venue near Lincoln Center that is easier to duck into before an event.
Food/decor/guacamole (yum) is the same as the other restaurants. I reccomend the Aguila Real cocktail.
Thumbs up. -
Review from Judy c.
White Plains, NY
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Loved the guacamole! This place was a nice surprise. Late dinner which was great after our opera. The food was made just right. Fast and courteous service.
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Review from Adrienne W.
San Francisco, CA
1/14/2012
Always dependable for tastey upscale mexican - loses points for no refried pintos, they do have refried black beans, but I'd old school when it comes to my refried's. Ambiance is nice, only moderately loud so you can have conversation; service ranges from excellent to moderate - never poor. Great seafood dishes.
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