Rosa Mexicano Restaurant

(212) 533-3350

9 East 18th Steet
New York, NY 10003 40.7383 -73.9913

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Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Union Square, Midtown

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Rosa Mexicano Restaurant

Rosa Mexicano Restaurant

What People Are Saying About Rosa Mexicano Restaurant

The Editor

Kathleen Squires

Citysearch

In Short – The latest outpost of New York's pioneering Mexican includes the requisite bright color scheme, festive vibe and designer David Rockwell's distinctive water wall that continually draws oohs and ahs. Old fans will be happy to know that the famous guacamole also comes prepared tableside here, and entrees like tortilla pie with chicken, cheese and poblano chile sauce; chile relleno stuffed with spinach; and slow-roasted achiote marinated pork make the translation from the midtown original.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/30/08

Slightly overpriced -- but the service and food are great

by toasterbunny4

I'm usually skeptical of any place that can get away with charging $14 for a bowl of guacamole. Admittedly, I feel pretty ridiculous paying that much for guacamole, but I suppose if you're willing to splurge, they make it right in front of you and it's a nice campy little show -- and tastes great, of course. It's supposed to be for two, but I could probably eat the entire bowl (it comes in a caveman-like animal shaped stone vessel, like maybe your guacamole is a gift from the ancient Mayan gods?).

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. I love the slightly cheesy but energetic atmosphere. And the portions are decent, so you don't feel like you're getting totally ripped off.

3 Star Rating: Average

08/28/08

Touristy Mexican Playground

by clowwwn

Rosa Mexicano is admittedly a pretty and fun space with big, delicious drinks and good service. But While you wait for way overpriced Mexican dishes, you notice that most people dining here are tourists and families with kids. Still, the food was good if not exceptional, and the decor is several notches above your neighborhood taqueria.

  • Pros: Big space, food
  • Cons: Prices
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/06/08

The best white sangria

by jteczynska

they have the best white sangria, and i love sangria. i go there with my boyfriend almost every friday and we never make a reservation, but we are always able to get a table within 30min wait. food is very flavorful and you have to have their empanadas-amazing!!! service is not always perfect, but it is very hard to get a good service in NYC. highly recommend.

  • Pros: decor, white sangria

The Details on Rosa Mexicano Restaurant

The Extras:

Try the original Rosa Mexicano in east Midtown, or the spacious westside branch for pre-Lincoln Center dining.

What to Drink:

The frozen pomegranate margarita is the popular house specialty.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Mexican

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