Rosa Mexicano

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1063 1st Ave (at at 58th St.)
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 753-7407
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Rosa Mexicano - New York, NY
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If you could give a half a star I would rate this 5 and 1/2 stars. I just think that 5 stars has to mean absolutely the best ever. We visited the Baja Coast this past February, ...

Worst

Wow, the service was very snotty...from the maitre'd to the waiters. The food was expensive, and did I say that the service was snotty? Pros: Nice Decor Cons: Snotty, Exp...

mexican at it's best!! 11/6/2002

i have been in this restaurants many time i have never been dissapionted. guacamole, mole sauce, tortillas etc etc etc more
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Hot Cha Cha 11/4/2002

The Filet Medalions in a mushroom sauce are OUT OF THIS WORLD. The guac is a great way to start...but save room for the yummy dinners. Finally, a mexican restaurant you can go to and not feel like an overstuffed burrito on the way out of. more
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Losing It's Flair 10/22/2002

While Rosa Mexicano still serves good, authentic Mexican food and an excellent margaritas the restaurant has lost a good deal of its appeal. I used to frequent the establishment about once a week and thought it was great. But, with a crowded bar area with no room to maneuver, service that lacks attentiveness, and an unwillingness to meet simple requests my attitude has changed. Perhaps the management needs to stop reading the ""kudos"" they receive and get back to the basics that got them first noticed. more
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Holy Guacamole 10/19/2002

Rosa Mexicano has the best homemade guacamole! They prepare it tableside and it is delicious. The food is great and the ingredients are fresh and homemade. The service is good and the waiters know what they are talking about. more
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small portions 10/18/2002

Every time I go there I expect it to be good, but I'm disappointed every time. The Guacamole is great, the portions are small and overpriced. The pollo asado(jajitas) skillet is 3x2 inches in size. I like to judge mexican restaurants based on their fajitas. I give theirs a 5 out of 10. Pros: great guac, people watch Cons: expensive, small portions, no free salsa more
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OHHLA! 10/15/2002

This is the best mexican in the city! Yeah, the others are good too, but this hyped up place should be hyped because the pomagranite marguaritas, freshly prepared guacamole (add in the cilantro!!), and exquisitely prepared sizzling steak with rice and beans are awesome! The ambience can go from romantic to a fun fiesta, dinner for two to dinner for 10, its a great place for everyone! more
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Outstanding!! 10/14/2002

Everything about this restaurant was great...Great food!! Great Service!! Gaucomole prepared at table is highly recommended!! Reservations definately required!! Pros: Food, Service, Ambience more
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OVERPRICED 10/6/2002

I have no problem opening up the wallet for fine dining. However, I expect to get what I pay for. I just dined at Rosa Mexicana last night with two buddies of mine, and the bill was $190 dollars (with tip). I just don't see how Mexican food with a couple of margaritas (no wine) can end up being that expensive. It's flour, corn, beans, and melted cheese for crying out loud. On the positive side, the food is pretty solid. 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. The entrees are decent and there is ample selection. The service is satisfactory. Gets the job done, but nothing special. The ambiance is nice, although they had the heat turned way up last night and it was only in the 60's outside. Pros: guacamole, main entrees, festive atmosphere Cons: complete rip-off, service a bit aloof more
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Great Food 9/29/2002

I went to Rosa Mexicano for the first time this past Saturday. I had a great time with my date, who loved the food. I was seated immediately and everyone was friendly. I enjoyed the attention we reacieved and the food, too. The margaritas are great. We had a romantic experience. I would wait for a table next time, the food was that good. more
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Good Service, Good Food 9/28/2002

I really enjoyed my experience at Rosa on 1st Ave. Everyone was really nice and the food was great. Customer service tends to be snotty in NYC, but not here. I would go back just for the Guac. more
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Best Mexican Food Ever! 9/27/2002

I love this place! Great atmosphere...great architecture...a fun and exciting place for any occasion. Their food is incredible and authentic! A must! more
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yummy!! 9/25/2002

great mexican food, not commercialized mexican, real quality food, best fish dishes I ever had and oh the margaritas! and fresh guacomole! more
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rudeness affects first timer 9/25/2002

I recently visited Rosa Mexicano and was appalled by the rude behavior from the short-haired blonde hostess. Upon entering the restaurant I was placed on a waiting list which was understandable. I was told the wait would be about 30-40 minutes. After waiting about 45 minutes, my girlfriend asked if we'd be seated soon and the hostess who I later found out was ""the manager"" rudely rolled her eyes at her and said ""Ya'll can either wait patiently or ask someone if you can sit on their lap"". She laughed and said she was joking, but I don't feel this tasteless sense of humor should be used by a person who is supposed to be running the restaurant. I got seated 15 minutes after, no thanks to the manager. The food was wonderful and the waiter was attentive. It's a shame that the management needs major adjustments. more
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Authentic Mexican? It's About Time! 9/9/2002

Homesick for California Mexican food no more. Rosa Mexicano pulls off great authentic Mexican and not the blander, oily, Americanized stuff we've grown up with. Try the freshly-made guacamole and if you want only to splash salsa all over your meal, go to Taco Bell. Each entree is flavorful enough. Very festive but crowded, so plan for at least one margarita while you wait to be seated. Pros: nice atmosphere, great food Cons: reservations necessar more
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Un-mexican 9/4/2002

After living in TX and Mexico for many years, i can say that the food here is neither authentic nor inventive. From average to bad, the food does not deserve the credit of ""best mexican restaurant"". The one saving grace is the pomegranite margaritas. Go there, enjoy the decor, have a drink, maybe some app's at the bar, but don't eat there. Pros: margaritas, decor Cons: food, food, food more
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Great Service, Great Food! 9/2/2002

I have never been to Rosa, but I must admit this establishment was cozy and warm. Not only was the hostess and server helpful and polite, but the food was great. I especially enjoyed the guacamole and the tuna. The food isn't what I consider ""normal"" mexican food, but it was delightfully delish! They also accomadated us this past weekend when our party increased from 4 people to 6. Pros: good margaritas, good food, great service more
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9 8/14/2002

This place is heavenly!!! I truly don't know what that clown Matthewhh was talking about -- he's probably from a rival restaurant or something. Oooh, the Guac is divine!!! more
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OVERRATED AND HOSTILE TO VEGETARIANS 8/12/2002

Yes, the guacamole was heavenly. But everything else was so bland, cheap-tasting, and somehow ""off"" that now, 24 hours later, I still have a stomachache, a funny taste in my mouth, and a HUGE hole in my wallet. After the guacamole, everything else tasted like it came from a can. I've had more interesting meals at the Hat. They're so high-minded about keeping things authentic that they refuse to accommodate ANYONE who dares challenge their art. The veggie plate and dessert are left off the menu, as if their presence is offensive. The vegan in our group asked if the garnish of goat cheese could be left off the top of her stuffed peppers, and the waiter said, quite rudely, ""No! It's part of the dish and they won't alter it."" This is New York City, and that's unheard-of. (And since when is goat cheese part of authentic Mexican cuisine?) Pros: great guacamole Cons: No special requests, Rude service, Overpriced more
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WHY WOULD YOU EAT HERE? 8/12/2002

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 before your mall chinese food; a steak filet that was brutalized with manchego cheese (and cold) and nearly tasteless; and a chewy, fat-infused slab of greying pork chop. This was truly the worst sit-down mexican food I've had in this city. BOO! BOOOOO!! more
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Holy Gaucamole 7/31/2002

One of the few GREAT mexican food restaurants in NYC. The fresh guac is to die for - the specials are always delish - and the margaritas are some of the best I've ever had. Never disappoints. more
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  • The Scene
    There are two distinct personalities to the place: The loud, seemingly always-crowded bar with hanging paper decorations and dim lighting, and the two main dining areas, where...

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  • Hours: Sun, 4pm-10:30pm; Mon, 5pm-10:30pm; Tue-Thu, 5pm-11:30pm; Fri, 4pm-10:30pm; Sat, 4pm-11:30pm
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Sutton Place
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