Rosa Mexicano

Name: Rosa Mexicano
Address: 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202
Telephone: (202) 783-5522
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

91 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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WELCOME TO ROSA MEXICANO
Rosa Mexicano is a destination born of a unique vision: a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere. With every dish we honor Mexican heritage, as well as the culinary techniques, global explorations, and inspirations of our founding chef, Josefina Howard. #elevatedfiesta

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 783-5522
Website
http://RosaMexicano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Chilaquiles Divorciados$19.00
Two eggs over chilaquiles in salsa roja and salsa verde "divorced" by black beans. Topped with avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, crema v
Bacon Egg and Cheese Torta$18.00
Applewood smoked bacon, Chihuahua cheese, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, waffle fries
Migas Omelet$19.00
Tortilla and egg omelet filled with Mexican cheese, roasted mushrooms in chile pasilla, epazote, salsa verde, chile roasted potatoes v
Steak and Eggs$29.00
8oz Grilled Certified Angus Beef® NY strip steak, Two eggs any style, chile roasted potatoes, cambray onions, with rajas, queso fresco, salsa molcajete. Served with flour tortillas
Huevos Rancheros$18.00
Two eggs with salsa ranchera, sliced avocado, crema, Cotija cheese, refried bean tostadas with chile roasted potatoes v
Chorizo and Egg Quesadilla$17.00
Two eggs, chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, crema, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese. Served with rice and beans v
Tres Leches French Toast$19.00
Blackberry-maple compote, canela powdered sugar, tres leches soak on the side v
Churro Bites$8.00
Mini churros made beignet style in canela powdered sugar and served with café con leche y chocolate sauce
Classic$16.00
Made fresh to order with warm corn tortilla chips and housemade roasted tomato salsa
Double$29.00
Made fresh to order with warm corn tortilla chips and housemade roasted tomato salsa
Grilled Pineapple Pico de Gallo v$4.00
Bacon and Cotija$5.00
Lump Crab Meat a la Mexicana$9.00

Beverages

Morning Glory$13.00
A frozen Mexican twist on an Aperol spritz
La Tradicional Margarita$15.00
Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, organic agave nectar, salt rim + House Tres Chiles Tincture to make it spicy
Frozen Margarita$14.00
Available on the rocks Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, salt rim
Pomegranate
our signature cocktail since 1984. Lime | Mango | Strawberry | Blood Orange | Guava
Bloody Mary or María$12.00
Choice of vodka or tequila, tomato juice, horseradish, cholla, pickled jalapeño, jicama
Classic Mimosa$12.00
Cava and fresh squeezed orange juice + mango to make yours tropical
Red or White Sangría$11.00
Porta Palo red or white wine, apricot brandy, Triple Sec, fresh fruit

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.8Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

91 Reviews

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Anuja
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always and the service was exceptional. The manager (Chris) also stopped by and welcomed us to the new Rosa and asked about our food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was on the better end of what Mexican food you can get in the US. The food came quick but they weren’t busy as it was on a rainy day. Only thing was after finishing food, chitchatting for 45 minutes and still haven’t gotten the check it felt like we were trapped until we finally had to ask for the check. Overall was a good experience until it stopped raining and we wanted to leave. Free chips and salsa!
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AshV
Raleigh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
Maybe the restaurant was having a bad night as there was no functioning AC. However how service was extremely lackluster as the server always made it seem as our requests for things like an extra set of silverware or a drink menu seemed to irritate him upon arrival. When we got our food, most of the food was overcooked and tough to eat (both tough to chew and lacking in seasoning/flavors) which combined with the service and high pricing of items, made for an disappointing experience.
Rosa MexicanoResponded on August 15, 2023
Hello AshV: Thanks for reaching out. Please give me a call to discuss. Thanks Leonard Gm
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food4service4ambience1
Air conditioning is out. There are portable units but it was very humid and made for an unpleasant dining experience.
Rosa MexicanoResponded on August 15, 2023
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to Rosa Mexicano. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the air conditioning issue and the humid atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving this aspect. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best Regards, Leonard Gm
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BigTen
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
Service was terrible — restaurant was empty and server was somewhat inattentive for as few patrons were there. Food was overpriced for the value.
Rosa MexicanoResponded on August 15, 2023
Hello Big Ten: Thanks for reaching out. Please give me a call to discuss. Thanks Leonard Gm
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Dinner was good but was looking forward to table side guacamole and instead they made it in the kitchen. We also ordered medium and it was pretty hot. Overall, decent meal at this location but I’ve had better experiences at other locations.
Rosa MexicanoResponded on August 15, 2023
Hello: Thanks for reaching out. Please give me a call at the restaurant to discuss. Thanks Leonard Gm.
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Mary
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and service! The prices, like everywhere for everything, were high but they also had no issue with us sitting at our table for hours as friends caught up.
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AlanB
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The bar needs a new blender since it sounded like the blades were about to fly off or to have the bar go to the nearest airport runway. Great tacos and salsa sampler. Guac made at the table. Mixed drinks were very good too.
Rosa MexicanoResponded on August 4, 2023
Thanks For your email. We will fix the blender issue.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Air conditioning wasn’t working on a hundred degree evening
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
AC was out on a very hot day but the staff were very accommodating and brought fans to our table.
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LocalFlavor
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enchiladas mixed plate and tacos (pork carnitas, pork belly, grilled chicken, fish, fried avocado) were all excellent, and of course the tableside guacamole was delicious and so fresh. The Pentagon City location has supplemented its A/C with standalone units, which has helped dramatically to keep the space cool. They have fantastic daily specials which make this a great value, but it is always a special treat regardless.
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donw
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Mole sauce was spectacular ! (These are fill in characters for the review)
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MehrunisaQ
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Air conditioning issue aside, the food was excellent. I requested a birthday song for my friend's birthday, but my request was not honored.
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Tomeav
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
After a long travel day was happy to be able to have some of our favorite comfort food (pomegranate margaritas and table side guacamole) and tried the duck carnitas which was divine. We were very late in the evening and the staff was wonderfully accommodating!
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swimjunkie99
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food! Ate here on a Saturday afternoon as part of a lunch group. Our food came out quickly and correctly. Will return soon!
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VeeU
Baltimore
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
We waited for 30 mins before a waiter came to the table. She didn’t ring us in for endless mimosas so when the check came we were charge for every mimosa. The manager told us the mimosas and mimosa flight was included in the unlimited mimosa price of $35. Which apparently it wasn’t because it was still on my bill. The food was bland. My French toast tasted like it said in milk the whole time. It was mushy and unpleasant. The overall service was slow. They weren’t busy at all and I had to flag our waiter like 3 times for a refill. Overall bad experience for my first time there.
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GinaG
Washington DC
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious but the service was slow.
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HappyGnocchi
Indiana
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
Too hot with a fan requested that was then removed. Brunch menu not offered until asked and just a little slow on service leading to empty drinks. One meal came out on its own, then the others together. Felt odd, unpolished, and not unique enough to warrant another visit.
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foodlover
Washington DC
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service - food was outstanding especially the table side guacamole.
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MikeW
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience1
This was our first time at the new Pentagon City location. We had been to National Harbor and it was great . We were very excited because PC is in our neighborhood . We made a 5:30 res and we’re seated . We requested a window table however the hostess said there were only enough servers for one section . We sat at the table and our first observation was how incredibly hot the entire room was . It was 85 and cloudy with smoke outside . Our waiter was very kind and apologized for how hot the room was without us saying anything . They had both of the doors open with no breeze and it never cooled down . We concluded the AC must have been broken or off. The food was good but my God in heaven it just got hotter and hotter in the restaurant . The staff was continually fanning themselves with menus and apologized for the heat . Everyone in the restaurant had red faces and was sweating . For the price of the food and drinks I would think the priority of the GM/RM would be to assure ye AC was working . I hope this location can make it. The PC mall is notorious for a tourist trap with buses and your groups as the clientele . With Amazon coming in to PC it would be nice to have an upscale place to dine like RM. We will revisit again however we will call first to see if the AC is working.
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GraydonW
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The most annoying part was the waited passing by every few minutes and adjusting the burner. Second most annoying part was the waited tending to the cooking when we had the red "We'll do it ourselves" card displayed.
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KennethT
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bartender, Chris, is everything! He is personable and service oriented! I will never go back to the National Harbor location… the service is better here and this is closest to my house… a big win!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
The servers and people there were nice enough. The food was pretty bad and overpriced.
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BreannaB
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Drinks 5 stars Food 4 stars Temperature with the doors open in the summer -100 stars. Unless you like sweating while you’re eating?
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Martin
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience1
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was very good, guacamole, tacos, tres leches and Pride Margarita was amazing!
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Blake
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience2
Unfortunately our experience wasn’t the greatest. I picked this restaurant specially for Father’s Day and they had no AC working, just opened the patio door and it was extremely hot and flies coming in. The service wasn’t the best, many times I had to look for the waitress or had someone else help. Such a bummer bc we do like the food. In the future, if we have a reservation, kindly email and let ppl know you don’t have AC, you’re still charging the same price and we didn’t even get a friendly discount.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and atmosphere was beautiful. Would definitely recommend and go again.
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MikeR
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience3
My food never came, food is extremely overpriced. Will not be back.
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AbigailH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
The music was up loud and there was flashing lighting. Not good if you have two elderly ppl with you. The manager did lower the music when we had to yell rather than talk ( because the music was so loud) to him when he took our complaint. The server did not and could not explain the menu. When asked if they had hard shell tacos she said no. When they do make the corn tortillas hard. This location didnt have the same vibe as the one that used to be in DC or the National Harbour.
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JStutz
San Antonio
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
Service was slow and very disappointing. Been to other Rosa locations and this one didn’t measure up.
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EleanorH
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent food and cocktails. Location is part of the Pentagon City Mall complex, with a patio on the outer sidewalk. If you plan to order lots of small dishes, ask for a larger table--the two-tops are tiny! But the room is spacious.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience3
didn’t like the food was expecting better. But was well attended
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DCHawksFan
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Second time I have been to this location. The restaurant has a bad smell, I’m sure it’s due to the lack of air conditioning in the restaurant. They have a portable unit, but does not help. Second time having the server and would be nice if he was a bit more friendly. Food is good which is why I will continue to go to the other locations.
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JennF
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was very fresh, healthy and delicious. Good vegetarian options. Excellent service. My only knock would be that we went at happy hour and it was very loud.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Took advantage of Taco Tuesday specials,….. guacamole here is always amazing. Noise from overly loud music prevented having a decent conversation. Server forgot an easy drink order. Would not return.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great service and food. The additional cost for shrimp was a bit high.
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AlexG
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Food was disappointing, other than the guacamole, and it was too loud.
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KayM
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
Food was okay, and it was not that great for the price we paid. No veggie tacos!! While our server was pleasant, the staff member who I believe was in charge of ensuring things run smoothly was not at all pleasant to interact with.
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annpeter
New York Area
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was Cinco de Mayo so it was understandably not a usual night for dining there. We waited longer than expected but were pleased overall with the food and the experience.
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Rosa Mexicano is rated 3.8 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://RosaMexicano.com/
Phone number
(202) 783-5522

Rosa Mexicano

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Brunch

Chilaquiles Divorciados$19.00

Bacon Egg and Cheese Torta$18.00

Migas Omelet$19.00

Steak and Eggs$29.00

Huevos Rancheros$18.00

Chorizo and Egg Quesadilla$17.00

Tres Leches French Toast$19.00

Churro Bites$8.00

Classic$16.00

Double$29.00

Grilled Pineapple Pico de Gallo v$4.00

Bacon and Cotija$5.00

Lump Crab Meat a la Mexicana$9.00

Beverages

Morning Glory$13.00

La Tradicional Margarita$15.00

Frozen Margarita$14.00

Pomegranate

Bloody Mary or María$12.00

Classic Mimosa$12.00

Red or White Sangría$11.00

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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