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...

Never Disappointed 3/25/2006

Rosa on 1st is one of my all time favorites. I have never been disappointed with a meal. The service is good and the wait staff are friendly. True that this place is a bit pricey but the food and drink are worth it. The guacamole served with warm freshly made tortillia and chips is fantastic. The sangria is robust and flavorful, but you must have a pomegranate margarita. YUM! My all time favorite dishes are the grilled shrimp with rice, pan seared chillian sea bass and the filet mignon with mushrooms. We just had a dinner party last night and everyone was happy with thier meal. I can't wait to go again! PS. Make sure you make a reservation! Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: Parking more
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High class Mexican food 3/19/2006

A young upper east side neighborhood crowd the night that I went here with friends. Pricey but very interesting Mexican food that is not the average fare. The drinks are good but expensive and the dishes are just as pricey. Guacamole is made at your table and is quite entertaining. I would suggest coming to this place if you want to experience Mexican haut cuisine or impress a date. Reservations are highly suggested. Pros: good food, guac made at table Cons: crowded & noisy, pricey food & drink more
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Filete con Hungos 10/17/2005

Filet Migon with wild mushrooms in a tequila cream sauce=to die for! The filet is ""butterflied"" and covered in this amazing tequila cream sauce. I left very satisfied with my order. For aptz me and my girlfriends ordered the guac. which they make right in front of you and we almost liked the bowl clean. I highly recommend this resturant if you are looking for a great Mexican spot!! more
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Delicious Mexican Food 10/1/2005

Delicious Mexican food and drink! The guacamole for 2 is fresh and delicious, made to taste. The pomegranate margarita is the best margarita I've had in NYC in years - it's something very special. 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. Absolutely delicious, and for a 2-person meal, getting out of there for not much more than $100 made for a very pleasant experience. Make sure that you make reservations Pros: Food, Margarita more
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Rip Off 6/21/2005

Three friends and I went here last night for Restaurant Week and were sorely disappointed in our choice. The prix fixe Restaurant Week menu was not very interesting or appealing. The appetizer of oysters that I had were disgustingly salty and my salmon entree was incredibly dry. The margaritas were nothing special and were $10, though that's not too outrageous in this city. What was most upsetting was that they charged us TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS for guacamole for the table. It was good, but not worth $28. While the waiters were friendly, service was rather slow. Overall, I found Rosa Mexicano to be far below average and will never recommend it or return. Pros: Friendly Waiters Cons: Very Overpriced, Slow, Mediocre Food more
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Overrated 7/9/2004

The food wasn't great for the price we paid. It is extremely overrated. Nothing impressive. Extremely crowded. I would much rather go eat Good Fine Mexican Cuisine at Maya, Mexicana Mama or Dos Caminos. I expected much more from Rosa Mexicano. Don't waste your time and money here. Pros: good margaritas Cons: , price not appropriate, too crowded more
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We Don't Get It! 6/23/2004

We've been to this place a few times in the last couple of years and never been impressed. A couple we hang with likes it a lot but, we don't see it as anything but an overcrowded, overpriced, average Mexican food joint. The Margaritas are no different than anywhere else (smaller, though!), the guacamole (their ""specialty"") is flavorless, and the food is only a cut above the regular Tex-Mex stuff you can get in dozens of places in the city. Maya has much better food and puts a different spin (i.e., ""creative"") on theirs and gets much better flavors to boot. Maz Mexcal has more variety and better Margaritas. We know Rosa Mexicano gets all the press but, like I said, ""We don't get it."" Pros: Good tequila menu Cons: , Budin Azteca (Yuk!) more
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Disappointing and Overrated 5/27/2004

After reading previous reviews of this restaurant I was excited to try it out with a group of friends. Unfortunately, it was some of the worst food I have ever had and the service was abyssmal as well. The guacamole is tasty and some of the entrees were creative, but the praise really must stop there. The actual taste of many of the dishes (I went with a large party and tried a bunch) was bland and disappointing. The musicians are a nice idea, but really make it impossible to talk to anyone in your party and impossible for the waiters to move around the restaurant (twice members of my party were bonked with trays by waiters)! It was painful to pay the steep tab for such a mediocre experience. Cons: , Too cramped, Unenjoyably loud more
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Overrated Rosa Mex 2/29/2004

The food at Rosa Mexicano is extremely overrated, I have never understood why it continually gets the ranking it does. What is wonderful is the guacamole, when combined with a couple of margaritas at the bar it is perfect. And the bartenders at the 60th Street location are great, the atmosphere too. But forget about the food, especially for the money. It is the most tasteless mexican I have ever had. more
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yummy 2/21/2004

I thought this restaraunt was great. Loved the guacamole, sangria and the mole. My friend and I were very satisfied with the whole experience. Definitely recomended! more
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poor service 1/25/2004

Why is this place rated so high?? Everyone goes here, but why? The food is served cold and is not that great. Don't go close to closing or your dining expierience will be very very short. Ask for margaritas the way you want them, the house margs are nothng to to cheer about. Pros: ambience, location Cons: service, cold food, pricey more
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Consistantly Disappointing 1/21/2004

We had to wait 20 minutes- I made a res 6weeks in advance. We were seated next to a door that had such a horrible draft, everyone around us were wearing HATS and SCARVES thru-out their meals. 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!! Normally, I'd have left but seeing as it was a special occasion we stayed. But things only got worse- the water was never replenished, the food took forever and was COLD. I realize sometimes things go wrong, but it made things worse that the Maitre D or waiter never apologized or tried to compensate for our disappointment. To be fair, the food was excellent- when we received it but service and price aren't worth it. My advice is if you want quality Mexican food, get take-out. Pros: Food Cons: Service, Crowded, Overrated more
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Start Saving Now 1/18/2004

I cannot see why anyone in NYC would pay the over-the-top prices for this place, but it still packs them in. 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. Once we sat down after standing and waiting for our table for more than an hour, the waiter asked us if we wanted something to drink, but then he only said ""guacomole?"" We thought it was as natural as giving us salsa to munch on since there were no chips on the table. After opening the menu, we learned that it was $14! And it tasted terrible! Two people ended up costing $120! And we each only had two drinks. Although the service is nice, the food is boring and untasty. I will never return. Pros: Margarita, Service, Lighting Cons: Food, Price, Wait more
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REAL Mexican food 1/3/2004

Big thing to know before you go: If you love the typical American interpretation of Mexican food, you may not like the food here. If you have spent time in Mexico City and loved the local flavors, this place is a must. This is true Mexican cuisine, and as such, the flavors are subtle. Cocoa, cinnamon and other flavors many Americans do not associate with Mexican food are found in these dishes and they are done wonderfully. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. If you haven't had mole sauce before, ask the server to bring some to the table for you to taste first. The staff is amazing and the experience is worth the price tag. Be adventurous! Try it! Pros: Margaritas, guacamole, flavors Cons: a little expensive more
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Overated is an understatement!!! 12/6/2003

Unfortunately, I don't think I could describe in words how disappointed we were with this restaurant. 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. No one was happy with their meal. Even though the food was prepared nicely, it was definitely lacking flavor. I had the lamb shank, which was highly recommended, and found it bland as could be. Others had quesadillas, sliced steak, and chicken with mushrooms (is that even mexican food??) and they felt the same way as I did. On top of that, we felt beyond ripped off with the cost of this meal ($60/per person). The service, however, was excellent, but definitely not enough to make up for the poor food and skyhigh price. Bottom line - go somewhere else. Pros: guacamole Cons: Extremely expensive, Food lacks flavor, poor value more
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Snotty 11/13/2003

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, Expensive more
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Definitely not Taco Bell! LOL! 10/28/2003

This place is always packed with a young, good looking crowd (especially the bar). The cuisine is more of an authentic Mexican rather than the Tex-Mex that we Americans are so used to. The guacamole is made at your table and you can ask the guy who makes it to tailor it to your taste. Unfamiliar with true Mexican cuisine, I tried the Huilachoche (which wasn't bad), and the cactus pads (interesting). The sangria was nice just like our hostess who tried to accomodated us as best as she could. There was a wait for tables and then we were sat near the bar which IS LOUD and CROWDED so it was hard to hear my dinner companions. Pricey, but then again, it's the Upper East Side. Bring your credit cards! Pros: Attentive staff, Good food, Good looking people Cons: Crowded, Loud bar patrons, Pricey! more
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Top Mexican Restaurants in Town 8/17/2003

Great experience. I would recommend start with a serving of guacamole (maybe the best in NYC) and good 'tequila con sangrita'... Great for groups... I 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... a little bit expensive... 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)... If you are looking to have a good Mexican dinner for a low price I would recommend another restaurant... if you are looking for the best Mexican dinner and a place to impress... I would totally recommend this or its sister restaurant in Lincoln Center... Pros: Food, Good for Groups Cons: Expensive more
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What's all the fuss? 8/8/2003

Great if you have no taste buds. Food is over priced and the coriander is overdone in all of their dishes- I guess they haven't heard of other spices. The guacamole tasted chunky green mud. However, the decor was interesting, the service was pleasant, and although the margaritas were pricey, they were delicious. Pros: margaritas, decor Cons: food, spices more
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Great Experience 7/30/2003

I searched this site for the best Mexcian restaurants in New York and decided that Rosa Mexicano had the best authentic Mexican food. I went to dinner there last night and was very happy to find that the food was as delicious as the other reviews stated. I was even happier to find that the service was nothing like I read. I couldn't have found better service at my Mom's kitchen, and my Mom's service is exceptional. The atmosphere was relaxed and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful with recommending some items on the menu. The food is a bit pricey and I wouldn't go there every day, but next time I feel like real authentic Mexcian.. Rosa's will be the first place I look. Pros: great service, excellent food, relaxed atmosphere Cons: expensive 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...

  • 11/5/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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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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