We went during our 4th year anniversary, and We were really excited about going to Zona Rosa, but the food wasn't as tasty as we thought. The guacamole was good. However, the entrees were lacking.... More

We went during our 4th year anniversary, and We were really excited about going to Zona Rosa, but the food wasn't as tasty as we thought. The guacamole was good. However, the entrees were lacking. He ordered the chicken, the sauce was similar to just ordinary barbeque sauce, but he liked the green rice which is guacamole flavored. I had the skirt steak, I ordered medium-cooked, and it was semi-difficult to cut, even with a steak knife, imagine chewing it! However, the ambience is great, very romantic. Upstairs is REALLY loud, because that's where the bar is at. Sounds fun though. It's a good place to be with friends. If you want a more quiet atmosphere, sit downstairs, that's where I was. Oh, the service was REALLY friendly though, very attentive but not over the top. But, there's many more Mexican restaurants worth trying! Pros: Ambience, Service Cons: Food, Price
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Tiny portions of average food for insane money.... and don't forget to add terrible service

Tiny portions of average food for insane money.... and don't forget to add terrible service
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I kept hearing a lot of good things about this place, so I went to check it out myself. Suffice it to say, this was one of the best Mexican dinners I've ever had in NYC. Very authentic and... More

I kept hearing a lot of good things about this place, so I went to check it out myself. Suffice it to say, this was one of the best Mexican dinners I've ever had in NYC. Very authentic and tasty... and the drinks for fantastic too. It's not cheap, but very worth it. But don't take my word for it.... Go check it out! Pros: Food, Service Cons: Location
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i was taken there on a date and when i was told we were going to have mexican in new york i was a little worried. however, the food was great. I recommend the chicken dish with green rice, plantain... More

i was taken there on a date and when i was told we were going to have mexican in new york i was a little worried. however, the food was great. I recommend the chicken dish with green rice, plantain and guacamole. the enchiladas were great and the drinks were refreshing with good quality tequila. don't expect the drinks to be inexpensive but they are worth it and accompany the food well. i would not recommend the dessert for the size and the price. the music selection was a little off, since there is better latin music out there that is from mexico. Pros: taste, service Cons: music
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Having eaten here several times I cannot emphasize enough how consistantly creative and delicious the food is. If you are looking for "Tex-Mex" this is not the right place for you, but if fresh and... More

Having eaten here several times I cannot emphasize enough how consistantly creative and delicious the food is. If you are looking for "Tex-Mex" this is not the right place for you, but if fresh and tantalizing truly Mexican dishes are what you crave, then this is the place! The crusted mahi mahi with lobster and sweet potatoes was delicious...and those guava cookie bars, yum. Everyone is always friendly, thanks, we'll be back Pros: great food, attentive service Cons: need more good wines
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Cinco de Mayo at Zona Rosa was probably one of the best times I've ever had in any restaurant in NYC period!!! The place was packed when we arrived so understandably we had to wait a bit. Once... More

Cinco de Mayo at Zona Rosa was probably one of the best times I've ever had in any restaurant in NYC period!!! The place was packed when we arrived so understandably we had to wait a bit. Once drinks were in-hand we ordered some amazing guacamole and chips which were heavenly. I ordered a seabass wrapped up in a leaf! Ten kinds of excellent. Yeah, we had to wait for our server to get our orders. Big deal. We were too busy having fun to care! When Mexican food is this good, IT IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT! Pros: Food!, Drinks!!, Great staff!!! Cons: Yeah right
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I searched this site for the best Mexican restaurants in New York and decided that Zona Rosa had the best authentic Mexican food. I went to dinner there and was very happy to find that the food was... More

I searched this site for the best Mexican restaurants in New York and decided that Zona Rosa had the best authentic Mexican food. I went to dinner there and was very happy to find that the food was delicious (I had the Tilapia Fish) and the service was outstanding. I couldn't have found better service. The atmosphere was relaxed and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful with recommending some items on the menu. Next time I feel like real authentic Mexican Food.. Zona Rosa's will be the first place I will go. If you are looking for the best Mexican dinner and a place to impress... I would totally recommend this restaurant.
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The food was ok, the drinks & service were AWFUL!! The margaritas tasted like they came out of a week's old pitcher of margaritas. My friend ordered a mango margarita which was just okay and when... More

The food was ok, the drinks & service were AWFUL!! The margaritas tasted like they came out of a week's old pitcher of margaritas. My friend ordered a mango margarita which was just okay and when she decided to try again she got a completely different drink, yet they kept insisting it was mango. Finally we just sent our drinks back and ordered some safe bottled beers. THE SERVICE- we had a reservation, they took forever to seat us and when they did we didn't see a waiter for about 15 minutes and he acted as if we were at some drive thru, rushing us and then ignoring our table (actually we hardly saw him at all) throughout the night. They gave us desert menus but never came back for a desert order, instead we had to ask for the check and a bus boy retreived it for us. -D Pros: OK FOOD, MODERATE PRICES Cons: TERRIBLE SERVICE, AWFUL DRINKS
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As a mexicana in NY, I personally love this restaurant because authentic Mexican food (ie. tacos) is hard to find, whereas there is an abundance of gourmet mexican restaurants everywhere. This one... More

As a mexicana in NY, I personally love this restaurant because authentic Mexican food (ie. tacos) is hard to find, whereas there is an abundance of gourmet mexican restaurants everywhere. This one is by far my favorite. The flavors are true to what Mexican food is, the service is consistently great and the prices are reasonable. I was amused by the reviewer who was disappointed he didn't get bread - this just doesn't happen at a true Mexican restaurant. Instead, he got cucumbers and jicama, an authentic Mexican fruit and appetizer. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to experience a true Mexican Gourmet dining experience. All the Mexicans I know have never left disappointed.
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A friend and I went to Zona Rosa's for dinner and I wasn't very impressed. The guacamole was only slightly above average and the spinach and cheese quesdadillas weren't anything special. The only... More

A friend and I went to Zona Rosa's for dinner and I wasn't very impressed. The guacamole was only slightly above average and the spinach and cheese quesdadillas weren't anything special. The only compliments I can give this restaurant are the excellent service (the staff was very attentive) and the two glasses of Merlot I ordered. Other than that, I doubt I'll be going back.
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