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100.0% positive |
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love the slightly cheesy but energetic atmosphere. ”
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The food was excellent, the waiter and the rest of the staff were very attentive, and the ambiance was also enjoyable. ”
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Rosa Mexicano is admittedly a pretty and fun space with big, delicious drinks and good service. ”
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First time to Rosa Mexicana's and despite the cheesy decor, I enjoyed the guacamole & chips. ”
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Love the atmosphere. ”
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I'm a huge fan of the east and west side locations, they are either intimate or fun, but this place doesn't manage to do anything. ”
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Still, the food was good if not exceptional, and the decor is several notches above your neighborhood taqueria. ”
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The ambience was perfect. ”
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The ambience was fun, the service was wonderful and the food was great. ”
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great food--great atmosphere--pricey ”
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The food, service, ambiance are excellent. ”
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Huge space, a lil too empty, UNUSUAL decor, for some reason I didn't feel very comfortable looking at that dive-jump in a snap-shot style. ”
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The atmosphere is amazing, the service was great, the drinks are fun (not to mention well priced!) ”
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Excellent mexican food paired with fantastic ambience make this a great choice. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Warm chocolate cake was good but have had better. ”
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The layered enchilada pie is really amazing as well. ”
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Dessert was a delicious chocolate cupcake. ”
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this one, taco bandito, is one of the best ones imho because they give you so many sauce cups- some of the other places charge you for sour cream, but not bandito. ”
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The New York style cheesecake(go figure) was also possibly the best cheesecake I have ever had. ”
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| drinks |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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Which were pretty pricey for our standards, but also the best instance of those drinks we had ever had. ”
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did think the drinks here were amazing. ”
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All the drinks were great. ”
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Decent Guacamole and happy hour drinks ”
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Rosa Mexicano is admittedly a pretty and fun space with big, delicious drinks and good service. ”
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would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in Mexican food with some class/elegance, but without an overwhelming price tag($50 for the two of us-not including drinks) Plus the added bonus is that there are multiple locations in New York and ”
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At this point things were a blur, however I know we thoroughly enjoyed our food, drinks, and the service. ”
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really good spot to get together with some friends for good food, drink, and conversation. ”
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we were thrilled when we heard Rosa Mexicano was coming downtown and we were not disappointed in the beautiful space on 18th street, the food and drinks are delicious, especially the duck appetizer, the shortribs and the hibiscus margarita. ”
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the food was delicious, the drinks were even better! ”
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The waitress at the bar was nice and attentive though. ”
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There is also bar dining which is convenient, if you can get a table. ”
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Not knowing about the food the server gave me great recommendations for food as well as the bar. ”
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The only thing good here are the drinks. ”
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The atmosphere is amazing, the service was great, the drinks are fun (not to mention well priced!) ”
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| food quality |
76.10000133514404% positive |
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While the food here is great, in my mind if I'm paying $15 for a margarita and $40 or more for food I don't deserve to feel as if I'm on a conveyor belt. ”
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The guacamole is very good however, ask for it to be made spicy as even the medium was pretty mild. ”
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really good spot to get together with some friends for good food, drink, and conversation. ”
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We then headed out to Mesa Grill(on Oscar Night) and were told that no walk-ins were available, but the Host told us that Rosa Mexicano was not far away and had great Mexican food. ”
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Guacomole was expensive at $14 as were our dishes that we didn't really enjoy, especially after such a long wait. ”
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we were thrilled when we heard Rosa Mexicano was coming downtown and we were not disappointed in the beautiful space on 18th street, the food and drinks are delicious, especially the duck appetizer, the shortribs and the hibiscus margarita. ”
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Still, Rosa Mexicano makes the best mexican food in town, without any question. ”
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If you're looking for great Mexican food, don't come to Rosa Mexicano. ”
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the food was delicious, the drinks were even better! ”
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The "Alambre Mexicana" was a simple dish which tasted better then I thought it would for a skewer dish and the Duck appetizer was perfect. ”
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Not knowing about the food the server gave me great recommendations for food as well as the bar. ”
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The food was great. ”
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When I go to Rosa it's because I am craving some delicious (but expensive) guac and a nice pomegranate margarita with salt! ”
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had the sea bass which was really good, perfectly cooked with a mango bbq-like sauce. ”
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The margaritas weren't as tasty as they used to be either. ”
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The food(which is way overpriced) was not even good. ”
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What's going on RM you will not survive w/ those kind of prices & poor food & service. ”
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would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in Mexican food with some class/elegance, but without an overwhelming price tag($50 for the two of us-not including drinks) Plus the added bonus is that there are multiple locations in New York and ”
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We of course had the fresh guacamole which was awesome. ”
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At this point things were a blur, however I know we thoroughly enjoyed our food, drinks, and the service. ”
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agree with the other review, the food and the service is not as good as the other locations. ”
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service great, food awesome ”
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Slightly overpriced -- but the service and food are great ”
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Dessert was a delicious chocolate cupcake. ”
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am not to sure what "authentic" mexican food is but regardless I was highly impressed. ”
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Oh and even though we had to give up our table by 7:30pm (we finished around 7:35pm without any problems), we didn't feel rushed or pressured about it at all during our meal which was very nice. ”
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this one, taco bandito, is one of the best ones imho because they give you so many sauce cups- some of the other places charge you for sour cream, but not bandito. ”
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My cobb salad was a great value - it was huge and quite delicious. ”
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Stick with the uptown locations; great food isn't enough. ”
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The service was great throughout, and the food was excellent. ”
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food is very flavorful and you have to have their empanadas-amazing! ”
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The lime was so overpowering, my friend and I could not enjoy the tomatoes and rice. ”
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and the food is FABULOUS! ”
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medley and the spicey red sauce with pinapple was overwhelming with the white fish. ”
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Service was a bit spotty at times, the waitress was even a bit annoying as she came to the table about 10 times throughout the meal. ”
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Still, the food was good if not exceptional, and the decor is several notches above your neighborhood taqueria. ”
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was here for restaurant week and got a great 3-course meal for $35. ”
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Excellent mexican food paired with fantastic ambience make this a great choice. ”
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The ambience was fun, the service was wonderful and the food was great. ”
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Good brunch menu - it was hard to make a decision between the breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, and salads on the menu although our waiter was happy to rank menu items upon our request. ”
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We all had a fantastic time and an amazing meal! ”
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Drinks were not that great, strong, but not too tasty. ”
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not because it's good mexican food, but because it is interesting and cheap. ”
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The food, service, ambiance are excellent. ”
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Regardless of the slight overpricey-ness here, the service is fantastic (some of the best I've gotten lately, actually), and the food itself is great. ”
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The food was excellent, the waiter and the rest of the staff were very attentive, and the ambiance was also enjoyable. ”
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didn't like the tuna & shrimp ceviche, but when I sent it back, the manager immediately came over and offered me and my friend an order of guacamole on the house, which we graciously accepted. ”
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Ordered the crab enchiladas, which were scant and came with a weird sour sauce. ”
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great food--great atmosphere--pricey ”
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Rosa Mexicano is admittedly a pretty and fun space with big, delicious drinks and good service. ”
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The guacamole was delicious, but the portion was extremely small and mild even though I asked for spicy. ”
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But average food that is overpriced is definitely not very good! ”
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My wife and I were on our second trip to New York and wanted to try out some good Mexican/Southwestern cuisine. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Good brunch menu - it was hard to make a decision between the breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, and salads on the menu although our waiter was happy to rank menu items upon our request. ”
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His name was Andrew, he was really nice and new the menu inside and out. ”
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The staff is professional and happy to explain any item on the menu. ”
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| overall |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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So what turned out to be a bad start to the evening turned into a happy accidental journey into one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. ”
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will always suggest going to the east side and enjoying a nice dinner, but this new applebees-style restaurant (i fear what is happening in DC and Atlanta) may fill the stomache, but does nothing for the mind. ”
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Bring friends or a date, great place! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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will probably return for a quick bite to eat but would never consider this restaurant for an impressive dining "experience. ”
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| service |
82.22000122070312% positive |
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Not knowing about the food the server gave me great recommendations for food as well as the bar. ”
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The waitress at the bar was nice and attentive though. ”
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Our server recommended two double guacomoles and it was almost $60. ”
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The staff is professional and happy to explain any item on the menu. ”
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The service is truly friendly and they treated our kids like people, unusual in NYC. ”
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The waiter was also super nice and knowledgeable which makes a big difference in the overall dining experience. ”
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What's going on RM you will not survive w/ those kind of prices & poor food & service. ”
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At this point things were a blur, however I know we thoroughly enjoyed our food, drinks, and the service. ”
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Rosa Mexicano is admittedly a pretty and fun space with big, delicious drinks and good service. ”
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Great experience, famous waiter! ”
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The ambience was fun, the service was wonderful and the food was great. ”
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Regardless of the slight overpricey-ness here, the service is fantastic (some of the best I've gotten lately, actually), and the food itself is great. ”
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The staff was very friendly and on their game but I did find too much going on around us. ”
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The atmosphere is amazing, the service was great, the drinks are fun (not to mention well priced!) ”
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agree with the other review, the food and the service is not as good as the other locations. ”
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Our waitress was very attentive and helpful as it was our first time there. ”
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Service was a bit spotty at times, the waitress was even a bit annoying as she came to the table about 10 times throughout the meal. ”
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service great, food awesome ”
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Good brunch menu - it was hard to make a decision between the breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, and salads on the menu although our waiter was happy to rank menu items upon our request. ”
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The food, service, ambiance are excellent. ”
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Slightly overpriced -- but the service and food are great ”
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We also ordered a big pot of Guacamole which costs $28 but it is enough to feed like 8 people and more. ”
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The service is friendly and well knowledgeable of the entrees. ”
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didn't like the tuna & shrimp ceviche, but when I sent it back, the manager immediately came over and offered me and my friend an order of guacamole on the house, which we graciously accepted. ”
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Needless to say, they were unable to get us out due to poor service. ”
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service is not always perfect, but it is very hard to get a good service in NYC. ”
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The food was excellent, the waiter and the rest of the staff were very attentive, and the ambiance was also enjoyable. ”
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Like I said, this place has great service. ”
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The service was great throughout, and the food was excellent. ”
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Our waiter Roy was outstanding. ”
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| value |
63.33000183105469% positive |
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The food(which is way overpriced) was not even good. ”
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not because it's good mexican food, but because it is interesting and cheap. ”
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What's going on RM you will not survive w/ those kind of prices & poor food & service. ”
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Which were pretty pricey for our standards, but also the best instance of those drinks we had ever had. ”
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Slightly overpriced -- but the service and food are great ”
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Also, you have to try the huge guacamole bowl. ”
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Guacomole was expensive at $14 as were our dishes that we didn't really enjoy, especially after such a long wait. ”
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would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in Mexican food with some class/elegance, but without an overwhelming price tag($50 for the two of us-not including drinks) Plus the added bonus is that there are multiple locations in New York and ”
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I'm a huge fan of the east and west side locations, they are either intimate or fun, but this place doesn't manage to do anything. ”
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This place is a lil pricey but it's worth it. ”
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My cobb salad was a great value - it was huge and quite delicious. ”
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When I go to Rosa it's because I am craving some delicious (but expensive) guac and a nice pomegranate margarita with salt! ”
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great food--great atmosphere--pricey ”
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But average food that is overpriced is definitely not very good! ”
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And the portions are decent, so you don't feel like you're getting totally ripped off. ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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Guacomole was expensive at $14 as were our dishes that we didn't really enjoy, especially after such a long wait. ”
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will probably return for a quick bite to eat but would never consider this restaurant for an impressive dining "experience. ”
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Went in during restaurant week for what we thought would be a fast lunch, but it took 90 minutes. ”
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We were told that the wait would be about 20 mins which was very reasonable. ”
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