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Rosa Mexicano - Union Square
Rosa Mexicano - Union Square

Rosa Mexicano - Union Square Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.rosamexicano.com
  • Email: usqteam@rosamexicano.com
  • Phone: (212) 533-3350
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM

    Thursday - Saturday 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Executive Chef: Joe Quintana
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Regardless of your party size, Rosa Mexicano is the perfect venue to offer your guests a creative, upscale experience. We offer a full range of catering options: buffet stations, pre fixe menus, family style menus, passed hors d'ouvres, etc. We also offer off-premise catering for groups of all sizes. For Large Party Reservations, please contact Amira Gertz at 212.397.0666 ext. 29 or email at agertz@rosamexicano.com
  • Entertainment: We offer a television in the bar area. On special occasions, we frequently have guest musicians and/or mariachis present to heighten the festive atmosphere. Please contact the restaurant directly with questions.
  • Special Events & Promotions: 'Noches Calientes’ means Happy Hour at Rosa and it buzzes Sunday-Thursday, 4-7pm Don't miss Taco Tuesdays, half-price all our signature tacos, El Mezcalito and La Antigua cocktails during happy hour.

    MEXICAN BREAKFAST | Served Every Weekend
    Start the day with a spicy spin on breakfast classics including Fried Eggs and Carnitas Hash; Nopales con Huevo (soft scrambled eggs and cactus paddle with chili and roasted peppers); and Cinnamon-Cascabel Chili Stuffed French Toast with caramelized plantains.


Getting there

  • Cross Street: Between 5th and Broadway
  • Public Transit: Union Square Subway (L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6)
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: The closest lot is on 17th between 5th and Broadway
A word from Rosa Mexicano - Union Square
Just blocks away from Manhattan’s lively Union Square, our third New York location provides a warm and vibrant setting for our award-winning authentic Mexican cuisine. Designed by David Rockwell, the restaurant features architectural accents inspired by the late, famed Mexican architect, Luis… Barragan. The internally illuminated electric-blue tiled water wall features cliff diver figurines and candles among the cascading water to separate the bar from the main dining room. Warm terracotta and yellow colors with hot pink accents are featured throughout the restaurant as well as traditional, one-of-a-kind Mexican crafts, fabrics and artwork. This combination creates the perfect backdrop for the festive atmosphere and innovative Mexican cuisine of Rosa Mexicano. Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "The fresh guacamole is so GOOD. And the General Manager (Donna) made our experience really pleasant and the food was great. The white sangria is the better choice."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Chose to have lunch (had dinner there before). Pretty place. Overall treatment to remind you that you're at a special place. It wasn't crowded but the server was fast and came to the table often until we paid. Fun to have the guacomole made at table (it was suggested but our choice) the food itself was ample in portion but not exceptional. Not any better than your local Mexican restaurant. No one was waiting for our table so after the check came no one bothered us and we could sit and talk."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "I have heard about this place for a while and wanted to try it out for months. I saw it onthe restaurant week menu list. My boyfriend and I like mexican so we had to try it. We can it..we couldn't believe how big it was..great ambiance. Server was excellent. We ordered flautas guacamole n steak skillet. Everything was sooo good. My bf ate everything off his plate and some from mine. We will def be back it was delish. Good thing we cam when we did cause it started getting very busy."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "From the outside you wouldn't be able to tell how large the restaurant is but it's pretty massive. They easily fit multiple large groups on the dining hall without anyone impeding on someone else's area. The food was delicious & the margaritas are amazing! I went for the restaurant week pricing, so I saved a lot of money off the regular menu price. It's a bit pricey, but if you can afford it (or get a great deal) I recommend visiting."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "First time coming to this location, and definitely loved the ambiance and service. The food is always good as far as I'm concerned!"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Our reservation was for 6.45 and we showed up 2 minutes to that time. We waited 20 minutes for a table which is not okay when you actually make a reservation and they are taking walk-ins in front of you. It's very loud and energetic in the restaurant, which we liked but it may have made it hard to hear as our server misheard 3 different drink orders and could not figure out how to make a non-alcoholic margarita. The food was outstanding though, and almost worth all the hassle getting it! We especially liked the skillet-style tacos and fresh churros."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "We had a lovely time- it was restuarant week. The food was good but a bit salty- this coming from a person who loves salty food. Food presentation and staff attention was flawless. The guacamole steals the show!"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "This place is one of the best Mexican place in nyc , I recommended you to explore it"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We had an awesome dinner with very special food. We would recommend it to anyone without hesitation!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Great food, service and environment! Attended for a party of 7 and everything was fantastic!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "The fresh guacamole, chips, corn tortillas and chicken tacos are delicious!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Had a pretty good experience here for restaurant week. Only gripe i had was that the place was terribly understaffed. There was one waitress taking care of the entire back section. She even came by just to say "sorry, i'm really busy, i'll get to you soon". We waited a good 15 minutes before anyone even gave us any water, and about 20 min before she came by to take our order. Thats when everything changed. Waitress was knowledgable, patient, and explained the restaurant week specials clearly. After she took the orders, the food came out at a reasonable pace, and it was all pretty delicious. Overall, i think my only gripe is probably more with the restaurant's staffing, not with our waitress herself (she was pretty awesome)."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Always great food! Guac is delicious. I had the red snapper with a roasted re pepper sauce which was amazing!!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "The food was really good but the service needs improvement."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Had a good time, cool atmosphere. Service could be a little better, felt kinda rushed throughout the meal. Food was excellent!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Rosa Mexicano had a great lunch menu for NYC's Restaurant Week 2014. Great items, that tasted even better and a 3 course mix & match menu all for $25. Service was fast and perfect for getting away from the office for a little."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Our waiter was great. He did a great job. The food was great too. We were celebrating a new job and we left happy."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "I can't believe I've never been here before! Happy hour at the bar, tin busy, is very attractive and until 7pm! Food was just super amazing and even tho the servings didn't seem very big, we got so full! The service was also amazing, considering how most NYC service is, where customer is always wrong and a bother, the service here was over the top! The atmospher was also very interesting and multifunctional.. there were couples on romantic dates, there were friends catching happy hour, there were groups of people dining, and a couple families also.. the grand dining area is under a glass ceiling which in my opinion added a little extra oomph to an already great dinner.. Very happy overall!"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "We had a fantastic dinner! The table-side guacamole is fabulous!! Price fix menu great deal! Came a week ago and ordered off reg menu equally delicious and great pricing! Ceviche app is the best!! Best Mexican food!"
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "I've made several reservations for business lunches and dinners, we've never had a problem. Food and service were great; leading my colleagues to return time after time. We frequently have out-of-town guestsin from around the globe and enjoy showing off Rosa Mexicana's festive, colorful environment (Union Square)."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "Restaurant week and they don`t give you the "correct" menu. Why might that be? Have been going to Rosa since her first location opened on first ave. I keep trying but it never gets better, only worst. Totally commercial restaurant. Oh and the drinks keep getting smaller to boot!"
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "We often come to Rosa Mexicano for a wonderful Mexican meal. Our favorites are the chicken enchiladas - and, of course, the extra special guacamole! Super cocktails too. We often bring friends - this time it was a food blogger from Finland."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "The interiors are a colorful contemporary interpretation of a Mexican fiesta. Get the pomegranate margaritas and some freshly made guacamole and chips. If you're having food, for starters I recommend the chicken tacos or the flautas with spicy sauces. Chicken enchiladas are delicious if you're really hungry: it's a mix of traditional flavors with a hint of lime. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have a great time."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "The table-side guacamole lived up to the hype and the drinks were flavorful and fun. We had an attentive waiter, and great entrees. The carne asada was a hit!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Our first time at Rosa Mexicano. Beautiful restaurant. Our waiter was very nice, the guy that made guacamole also very nice. Margaritas yummy. The two salsas they gave with chips delicious, my husband is Mexican so he liked them a lot. My husband had a salmon dish, delicious. I had a crab meat dish which was ok. The sauce, I think a green mole was very overwhelming and took over the whole dish. But still good. Desert so good. Very good experience overall."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Everyone that was involved with my table was excellent. Even the bus boys. Good attitude!! I am all about customers service. I received 4 phone calls prior to me arriving. Good follow up. Hopefully I will be back soon. Thanks staff!!! Oliver"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "If you do not like a noisy environment, go there for lunch!! We could not carry on a table conversation due to the noise factor. We have had lunch there many times with no noise problem. Food is very good!!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "As always, Rosa Mexicano was fantastic, starting with the guacamole made table side, Mojito de Coquitos, the Grilled Skillet Chicken and dessert to go, right down to the amazing service. Never disappoints and I would recommend this to anyone dining in Union Square. Can't get enough!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I loved the place and I even lied in my social media about the food. I was so happy with the guacamole but then i got the Mexican ceasar salad and it was soooo bad! I should've said something but I didn't want to be rude. Need to try something else next time!"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "I had not been to this RM location in the past, but had been at the Lincoln Center venue before many times. The food was as good as I remember, service excellent, a relaxed ambience and prices are moderate. Brought a couple of clients with me for lunch and we all enjoyed the meal. I will be back -- and glad to know I can always count on a great dining experience here."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "Really nice for brunch, doesn't get crowded til at least 2pm on Saturday. The waitstaff was super attentive, and remade a meal completely when we just asked for it to be warmed."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Good food and good service. The guacamole was the best part of the evening."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "This restaurant is way above average for Mexican food. A bit pricey, but food was very good."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "To start of the staff was very friendly and thankful, but my friend said this place was the "Best Mexican" food in town and I was disappointed. The entree portion was small and "fancy". I like good food with good portions. I asked him "Where Chipotle" was because I was still hungry. Their guacamole was made in front of you and it was pretty good. I'm not a fan of guacamole so I can't provide any major judgement. I checked FourSquare to see what was good and only they said was the guac and the margarita."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "food was good but service was terribly slow. appitizers took over 24 minutes to show up and the meal was closer to an hour."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Excellent guacamole prepared at the moment. Good choice of tequilas."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "Incredible Food, Perfect Ambience for conversation, Beautiful Presentation! I have been to a lot of Mexican restaurants and this is by far the best I have seen in the city. FYI the only thing I would not recommend is the fondue appetizer. It is so under whelming compared to the nachos and the taquitos which are delicious. Red Sangria is pretty good. Going Back soon."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "We just wanted a little comfort food and pampering. While the energy first seemed too much for our mood, the music was only in the background, so there was no need to speak over the music. The space is large enough for groups, but not teeming with parties. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, and don't hover or make you feel like they want to rush you. As for the food, quality tortilla chips, two types of salsas, guacamole made to order, and savory but light chicken enchiladas. The proportions were just right. A wine selection you wouldn't expect at a more casual place. Prices are higher than a typical hole-in-the-wall Mexican place, but you get what you pay for (high quality, fresh, and a nice setting). Enjoy!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The fish fajitas and cheese pot app were great. Margaritas are always good"
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Beautiful restaurant, good food, and fun! Tableside guacamole is a must-have."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
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Bring your event to life with a flair that's authentically Rosa. Rosa Mexicano's dramatic spaces are designed for affairs of … all types, from large dinner parties and cocktail receptions to the most intimate of gatherings. To start planning your next event, please contact Mark. Continued
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