| ambiance |
97.91999816894531% positive |
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However, the decor was interesting, the service was pleasant, and although the margaritas were pricey, they were delicious. ”
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The ambience can go from romantic to a fun fiesta, dinner for two to dinner for 10, its a great place for everyone! ”
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The ambiance is nice, although they had the heat turned way up last night and it was only in the 60's outside. ”
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The atmosphere was relaxed and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful with recommending some items on the menu. ”
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great atmosphere accompanied by delicous drinks, atmosphere and very friendly staff. ”
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Go there, enjoy the decor, have a drink, maybe some app's at the bar, but don't eat there. ”
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We had a romantic experience. ”
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Cool scene, pretty good location but after that its pretty average. ”
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Great atmosphere. ”
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Good ambience and the entrees were okay, no awards won here. ”
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Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. ”
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And the bartenders at the 60th Street location are great, the atmosphere too. ”
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| dessert |
71.4300012588501% positive |
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but considering that this is the best Mexican Restaurant in town it is totally understandable ($50 for drinks, guacamole, entree, dessert, coffee, tip and tax). ”
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The filet is "butterflied" and covered in this amazing tequila cream sauce. ”
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For dessert I had a tres leches, which was delicious and different than any tres leches I've ever had before. ”
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Thereafter, the food only got better, we had the grilled filet mignon and the beef tenderloin entrees, and a delicious fresh mango/coconut ice cream dessert. ”
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The seafood stuffed tamale was incredible, and then they brought the dessert, which of course I ate despite full. ”
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The veggie plate and dessert are left off the menu, as if their presence is offensive. ”
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tip for those who don't like tequila like me: Ask to see the dessert drinks menu, which includes some alcoholic beverages that don't contain tequila (All the drinks on the regular drink menu have tequila). ”
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| drinks |
73.33000183105469% positive |
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Good drinks and good food ”
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The drinks are good but expensive and the dishes are just as pricey. ”
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tip for those who don't like tequila like me: Ask to see the dessert drinks menu, which includes some alcoholic beverages that don't contain tequila (All the drinks on the regular drink menu have tequila). ”
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had a much better eating experience sitting at the bar having a Corona and their fantastic fresh guacamole. ”
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great atmosphere accompanied by delicous drinks, atmosphere and very friendly staff. ”
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True that this place is a bit pricey but the food and drink are worth it. ”
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Go there, enjoy the decor, have a drink, maybe some app's at the bar, but don't eat there. ”
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This place is always packed with a young, good looking crowd (especially the bar). ”
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We each had 1 drink, mine a beer and she had a frozen concoction that was not bad. ”
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but considering that this is the best Mexican Restaurant in town it is totally understandable ($50 for drinks, guacamole, entree, dessert, coffee, tip and tax). ”
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| food quality |
85.65999984741211% positive |
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Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. ”
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The guacamole is tasty and some of the entrees were creative, but the praise really must stop there. ”
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The food is great and the ingredients are fresh and homemade. ”
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I've been here once, not to say that the food was bad. ”
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The appetizer of oysters that I had were disgustingly salty and my salmon entree was incredibly dry. ”
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Their food is incredible and authentic! ”
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Best of all, its great food for great value. ”
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Rosa mexicana had some pretty good margaritas and some unqiue and tastey mexican food. ”
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From average to bad, the food does not deserve the credit of "best mexican restaurant ”
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GREAT food, and great Sangaria. ”
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While Rosa Mexicano still serves good, authentic Mexican food and an excellent margaritas the restaurant has lost a good deal of its appeal. ”
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Sure, the "hostess" can be rude, but when in the mood for authentic Mexican food, there is no better place in NYC, yet. ”
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We agreed to pay the additional and asked him if the dish would taste good, this was when he told my friend that since she was vegetarian everything would taste good. ”
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However, the decor was interesting, the service was pleasant, and although the margaritas were pricey, they were delicious. ”
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searched this site for the best Mexcian restaurants in New York and decided that Rosa Mexicano had the best authentic Mexican food. ”
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Big thing to know before you go: If you love the typical American interpretation of Mexican food, you may not like the food here. ”
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The food at Rosa Mexicano is extremely overrated, I have never understood why it continually gets the ranking it does. ”
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As a Mexican living in the New York area, I have a hobby of trying Mexican restaurants in the city, searching for authentic food. ”
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Also, be sure to specify how you like your spice or if you prefer no spice at all - most dishes here are somewhat spicy! ”
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The fresh guac is to die for - the specials are always delish - and the margaritas are some of the best I've ever had. ”
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Thereafter, the food only got better, we had the grilled filet mignon and the beef tenderloin entrees, and a delicious fresh mango/coconut ice cream dessert. ”
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The filet mignon in mushroom sauce and crabmeat enchiladas were scrumptious! ”
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The guacamole made fresh at your table is exquisite and the mole sauce is heavenly. ”
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would wait for a table next time, the food was that good. ”
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The drinks are good but expensive and the dishes are just as pricey. ”
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am very big on money these days, btu have no problem shelling it out for a great eatery; after all, I'm a true food lover! ”
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To be fair, the food was excellent- when we received it but service and price aren't worth it. ”
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and exquisitely prepared sizzling steak with rice and beans are awesome! ”
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can't eat guacamole anywhere else - the guacamole that Rosa makes tableside is so delicious that everyone else's tastes like a pale comparison. ”
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My all time favorite dishes are the grilled shrimp with rice, pan seared chillian sea bass and the filet mignon with mushrooms. ”
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The food is a bit pricey and I wouldn't go there every day, but next time I feel like real authentic Mexcian. ”
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Not only was the hostess and server helpful and polite, but the food was great. ”
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Rosa Mexicano pulls off great authentic Mexican and not the blander, oily, Americanized stuff we've grown up with. ”
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The filet is "butterflied" and covered in this amazing tequila cream sauce. ”
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The service, however, was excellent, but definitely not enough to make up for the poor food and skyhigh price. ”
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Being a Bi Coastal guy I cannot find good pizza in Cali nor can I find good mexican in NYC. ”
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One of the few GREAT mexican food restaurants in NYC. ”
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great mexican food, not commercialized mexican, real quality food, best fish dishes I ever had and oh the margaritas! ”
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Other than the guacamole, which is absolutely delicious, and the heavenly frozen margaritas, the food was terrible--tuna enchiladas that tasted like they were made with canned StarKist; overly-fried tacquitos that reminded me of the little snack you get b ”
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but save room for the yummy dinners. ”
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Absolutely delicious, and for a 2-person meal, getting out of there for not much more than $100 made for a very pleasant experience. ”
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refuse to go back here, even if some say that the food is great. ”
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went to dinner there last night and was very happy to find that the food was as delicious as the other reviews stated. ”
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amazing food, though the prices are a bit steep. ”
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Guacomole was great >>> we ordered it "hot & spicy" We loved it with Sangria. ”
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If you want a good taco/burrito come West! ”
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The food wasn't great for the price we paid. ”
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The guacamole for 2 is fresh and delicious, made to taste. ”
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Worse, the food was just so so, not good and definitely not great. ”
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Great food! ”
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The other food is consistently fabulous, too. ”
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For dessert I had a tres leches, which was delicious and different than any tres leches I've ever had before. ”
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Elegant mexican food! ”
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and fresh guacomole! ”
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am half Mexican and this restaurant is a tribute to what REAL mexican food tastes like. ”
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Just had some really good Mexican food in San Diego and it was miles above this place. ”
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The seafood stuffed tamale was incredible, and then they brought the dessert, which of course I ate despite full. ”
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Although the service is nice, the food is boring and untasty. ”
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After living in TX and Mexico for many years, i can say that the food here is neither authentic nor inventive. ”
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had a much better eating experience sitting at the bar having a Corona and their fantastic fresh guacamole. ”
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Pricey but very interesting Mexican food that is not the average fare. ”
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Unfortunately, it was some of the worst food I have ever had and the service was abyssmal as well. ”
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recently had a shrimp special served on rice with wild mushrooms that was outstanding. ”
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This was truly the worst sit-down mexican food I've had in this city. ”
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Go to some of the real authentic Mexican restaurants in Brooklyn and Queens, eat better, and save $100 in the process. ”
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The food here is amazing and authentic. ”
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had a great time with my date, who loved the food. ”
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The food is fresh and flavorful, and the staff is efficient and friendly. ”
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Good drinks and good food ”
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Margaritas were also pretty good but the food was insanly priced for mexican cuisine and was anything from authentic. ”
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The food was expensive, and did I say that the service was snotty? ”
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We went there in a group of 6 and even with all of the great ratings this place gets, we found the food to be below average. ”
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For starters, anyone who knows me knows I love Mexican food. ”
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The food was wonderful and the waiter was attentive. ”
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(And since when is goat cheese part of authentic Mexican cuisine?) ”
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So far, I 've found that Rosa Mexicano is the best restaurant serving authentic Mexican food. ”
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We just had a dinner party last night and everyone was happy with thier meal. ”
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really enjoyed my experience at Rosa on 1st Ave. Everyone was really nice and the food was great. ”
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But the entrees were delicious! ”
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Service not bad, food mediocre ”
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The food was delicious, especially the guacamole. ”
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We were still hungry and craving some good food by the time we left. ”
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The cuisine is more of an authentic Mexican rather than the Tex-Mex that we Americans are so used to. ”
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Good food ”
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The food is great! ”
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couple we hang with likes it a lot but, we don't see it as anything but an overcrowded, overpriced, average Mexican food joint. ”
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The selection lacks in what I would consider authentic cuisine and tries too hard to be chic. ”
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True that this place is a bit pricey but the food and drink are worth it. ”
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enjoyed the attention we reacieved and the food, too. ”
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Upscale Mexican food - in an authentic setting. ”
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| menu variety |
57.14000225067139% positive |
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The prix fixe Restaurant Week menu was not very interesting or appealing. ”
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tip for those who don't like tequila like me: Ask to see the dessert drinks menu, which includes some alcoholic beverages that don't contain tequila (All the drinks on the regular drink menu have tequila). ”
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The veggie plate and dessert are left off the menu, as if their presence is offensive. ”
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The atmosphere was relaxed and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful with recommending some items on the menu. ”
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The selection lacks in what I would consider authentic cuisine and tries too hard to be chic. ”
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The entrees are decent and there is ample selection. ”
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The menu is very extensive and the prices are very reasonable. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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We went there in a group of 6 and even with all of the great ratings this place gets, we found the food to be below average. ”
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Just had some really good Mexican food in San Diego and it was miles above this place. ”
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So far, I 've found that Rosa Mexicano is the best restaurant serving authentic Mexican food. ”
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From average to bad, the food does not deserve the credit of "best mexican restaurant ”
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In any case I think this is a nice place. ”
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Rosa has been my favorite mexican restaurant for 2 years now and I constantly rave about it and recommend it to friends. ”
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The ambience can go from romantic to a fun fiesta, dinner for two to dinner for 10, its a great place for everyone! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Overall, it was a delightful experience and I will definitely return. ”
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refuse to go back here, even if some say that the food is great. ”
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| service |
68.61000061035156% positive |
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To be fair, the food was excellent- when we received it but service and price aren't worth it. ”
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When I politely asked to move, the waiter was rude and he tried to sit us at the table right next to us- which was equally unacceptable! ”
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The food was wonderful and the waiter was attentive. ”
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The food is fresh and flavorful, and the staff is efficient and friendly. ”
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However, the decor was interesting, the service was pleasant, and although the margaritas were pricey, they were delicious. ”
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The food was expensive, and did I say that the service was snotty? ”
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Recommended obviously is the guacamole (one $14 serving really isnt' enough for two hungry people by the way), which they make right in front of you. ”
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poor service ”
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However, the back dining room is pretty (the crowded front room is cramped and dark), and the exceedingly polite waiters will cater to your every whim. ”
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The service is good and the waiters know what they are talking about. ”
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The atmosphere was relaxed and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful with recommending some items on the menu. ”
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went with other 4 people and we had a great time, not very loud (of course this depends on the day of the week and the time), excellent service, and the price. ”
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Unfortunately, it was some of the worst food I have ever had and the service was abyssmal as well. ”
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While the waiters were friendly, service was rather slow. ”
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The service sucked though. ”
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The servers are knowledgeable, acommodating, and very very nice. ”
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Although the service is nice, the food is boring and untasty. ”
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Not only was the hostess and server helpful and polite, but the food was great. ”
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Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. ”
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The service is good and the wait staff are friendly. ”
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the service was good but it was obvious they wanted you out of there to sit the next couple quickly. ”
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Sure, the "hostess" can be rude, but when in the mood for authentic Mexican food, there is no better place in NYC, yet. ”
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The service, however, was excellent, but definitely not enough to make up for the poor food and skyhigh price. ”
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The sangria was nice just like our hostess who tried to accomodated us as best as she could. ”
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The staff is amazing and the experience is worth the price tag. ”
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When we got there and got around to ordering, our waiter was extremely rude and unaccommodating. ”
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recently visited Rosa Mexicano and was appalled by the rude behavior from the short-haired blonde hostess. ”
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Decor is nice and the service was on point. ”
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And the bartenders at the 60th Street location are great, the atmosphere too. ”
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great atmosphere accompanied by delicous drinks, atmosphere and very friendly staff. ”
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| value |
67.97999858856201% positive |
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The service, however, was excellent, but definitely not enough to make up for the poor food and skyhigh price. ”
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am very big on money these days, btu have no problem shelling it out for a great eatery; after all, I'm a true food lover! ”
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The food is a bit pricey and I wouldn't go there every day, but next time I feel like real authentic Mexcian. ”
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After waiting more than an hour for a table (forget about visiting on a Saturday night), we sat down only to be conned into paying for the expensive chips and dip at the table. ”
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Best of all, its great food for great value. ”
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went with other 4 people and we had a great time, not very loud (of course this depends on the day of the week and the time), excellent service, and the price. ”
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The food wasn't great for the price we paid. ”
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If you are looking to have a good Mexican dinner for a low price I would recommend another restaurant. ”
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The food was expensive, and did I say that the service was snotty? ”
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The Guacamole is great, the portions are small and overpriced. ”
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The drinks are good but expensive and the dishes are just as pricey. ”
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However, the decor was interesting, the service was pleasant, and although the margaritas were pricey, they were delicious. ”
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True that this place is a bit pricey but the food and drink are worth it. ”
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amazing food, though the prices are a bit steep. ”
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always have a hard time paying the big bucks for a simple frozen margarita. ”
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The staff is amazing and the experience is worth the price tag. ”
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To be fair, the food was excellent- when we received it but service and price aren't worth it. ”
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couple we hang with likes it a lot but, we don't see it as anything but an overcrowded, overpriced, average Mexican food joint. ”
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The menu is very extensive and the prices are very reasonable. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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While the waiters were friendly, service was rather slow. ”
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