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Rosa Mexicano

61 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10023
at 62nd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-977-7700 Send to Phone
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  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Official Website

rosamexicano.com

Hours

Mon, noon-3pm and 5pm-10pm; Tue-Fri, noon-3pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sat, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-2:30pm and 4pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1, A, B, C, D at 59th St.-Columbus Circle

Prices

$18.50-$27.50

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Teen Appeal
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery

Profile

Nothing dilutes a brand faster than expansion, but this stunning sibling of the East Side original ups the successful formula’s ante by offering the same take on Mexican-cantina cooking in an eye-popping space designed by David Rockwell. On entering, you’re face to face with a 30-foot-tall water wall decked with miniature stone cliff-divers in mid-flight. The rest of the two-level space is brighter and more airy than the First Avenue location, with red and pink woven chairs, a yellow-checked floor, and bold-striped booths. The menu, featuring guac prepared tableside, to-die-for short ribs, and tacos de conchinita pibil (pork seasoned with achiote), is far more sophisticated than the average neighborhood Mexi-joint. Most of the meat and fish dishes are grilled or slow-roasted and done up with complex sauces like blackberry-chipotle or chile–pineapple–passion fruit. Other highlights include the 100 tequilas available and a few great desserts—especially the tres leches cake.

Margaritas

The bartenders and waiters relentlessly push the “special” frozen pomegranate margarita, perhaps because it’s premade. Savvy cocktailers shouldn’t take the bait. The Paloma (tequila and grapefruit soda) and the Michelada (a beer-based cocktail with lime juice, Tabasco, and salt) complement the cuisine perfectly, as does the Tradicional margarita, made fresh.

Recommended Dishes

Guacamole en molcajete, $14; flautas de pollo, $9.50; tablones, $25.75

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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
33% Would you take kids?
66% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.7
Service: 9.0
Décor: 8.7
Value: 7.7

Great Spot With Great Food & Atmosphere

smmantastic from 10019 | Posted on 9/24/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 7

The service and the decor are phenomenal at Rosa Mexican, but in addition to that, the food is fantastic. A meal can get rather pricey, especially if you take advantage of the fabulous pomegranate margaritas - but you are guaranteed a great night. The freshly made guacamole is a must.

I love this place

Boplicity from 10024 | Posted on 9/16/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

I love Rosa! The food is delicious and the service is extremely classy. They always go out of their way for you. Be sure and check out their "events" because the specials are consistently delicious. I regularly bring people for business and it never fails to impress and create a great atmosphere.

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