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Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue, New York, NY

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

4.5 (594)
$31 to $50
Mexican
985 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-6305

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Located on the lively corner of 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue, Rosa Mexicano offers a fun dining experience in midtown east. The Second Avenue location features iconic design elements, like the cobalt blue wall featuring Acapulco divers in energetic dining rooms, festive bar, private dining space and ample outdoor seating. known for tableside guacamole service and creative margaritas, Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a fun atmosphere. Our beverage program boasts over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits, and our signature Latin hospitality is delivered with warmth and professionalism. A destination born of a unique vision, at Rosa Mexicano you will experience upscale dining that honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and its global explorations and inspirations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Judith Cooper
  • Catering
    We offer a full range of off-premise catering options for groups of all sizes: buffet stations, prix fixe menus, family-style menus, or passed hors d’oeuvres. To discuss a catering order, please contact SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Rosa Mexicano's dramatic spaces are designed for all types of events like large social dinner parties, business cocktail receptions, as well as smaller gatherings. To start planning your next event, please contact the team at SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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What 594 people are saying

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue offers "amazing service" and "authentically delicious" Mexican cuisine, highlighted by their famous guacamole and margaritas. The staff is "incredibly accommodating," ensuring a warm welcome and memorable dining experience. With a lively atmosphere, it's perfect for groups or casual dinners. Reserve ahead to avoid seating issues.
594 Reviews
  1. Andrea VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice dinner. Accommodated party of 7 easily. Margaritas were great.

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  2. Davide

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cibo ottimo, sevizio gentile e veloce. Luogo un po’ caotico ma nel complesso una bella esperienza.
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded 4 days ago
    iHola! Thank you for leaving us a review. Rosa Mexicano always aims to deliver the best for our customers. Please visit again soon!

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  3. Amparo VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very good to terrific. I only give five starts to elegant high end sites, this is just me. So if you're looking for a nice casual Mexican, not a table-cloth kind of place, this is an excellent choice. Shared lobsters taquitos as an appetizer, 4 small hard shelled tacos with a generous amount of lobster with a yummy mango topping. Also shared a nice guacamole; for my main I ordered the shrimp tacos since they were the only hard shelled tacos. As a main dish they were on the small side, the same size as the appetizer ones, but my waiter did say these were "not a part of Taco Tuesday" (all other tacos were on tortillas which is not my fav so I passed). My friend ordered the chicken enchilada and she said it was excellent. It looked delicious from my POV, lots of chicken with a terrific sauce and were a generous size but not overwhelming. The side of rice with her meal, that I tried some of, was the perfect yellow rice with a hint of spice and lime. This was a work lunch thus we skipped alcoholic beverages and we also passed on dessert.
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Amparo, Thank you for your thoughtful review of Rosa Mexicano! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the lobster taquitos, guacamole, and shrimp tacos. We appreciate your feedback regarding the size of the shrimp tacos, and we will certainly look into this to enhance our offerings. Your insights are valuable to us, and we hope to see you back soon for another delightful meal! Best regards, Brian Ritchie General Manager Rosa Mexicano 212-753-7407

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  4. Conner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love, always good amazing service, fantastic food and drinks

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son has Celiac disease. Rosa is his go to place when he wants to eat out. The people who work at Rosa are friendly and the food is consistently good. My husband discovered their yummy brunch and is hooked. Thank you Rosa!
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on June 17, 2025
    iHola! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for your review and see you again soon!

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  6. Steph

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service with amazing food! We ordered the infamous guac which was absolutely authentically delicious! The birria and shrimp tempura tacos were amazing ! Thank you for the a warm welcome!
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on June 15, 2025
    iHola! Thank you for leaving us a review. Rosa Mexicano always aims to deliver the best for our customers. Please visit again soon!

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  7. Charles

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic Mexican food with a varied menu and great service.
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on June 8, 2025
    iHola! Thank you for the 5 star review. We strive to deliver the best experience for you every time. We hope to see you again in the future!

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  8. Priscilla VIP

    New York City183 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and service. Eating outside was a good experience except at the early part of our evening meal when the noise of Second Avenue traffic was particularly loud.

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  9. Katelin

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was absolutely amazing and incredibly accommodating! We went from a party of 5 to 11 for my daughter’s graduation, and they handled it with grace and warmth. Our waitress, in particular, was the sweetest and provided exceptional service. However, we were disappointed with the food. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but something seems to have changed with the menu or food quality. I ordered the filet mignon medium rare, but it arrived grey and lacked flavor. Sadly, no one at our table enjoyed their meal — even the kids found the burgers unappetizing. While the service was top-notch, the food just didn’t meet expectations. I truly hope improvements can be made, as we’d love to return if the quality returns to what it once was.

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  10. MICHAEL

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food at a fair price, with ample sized portions. Definitely make reservations, even during the week, otherwise you might get stuck sitting at the long, raised tables by the bar at the front of the restaurant, which is cramped and uncomfortable.
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on May 26, 2025
    iHola! Thank you for leaving us a review. Rosa Mexicano always aims to deliver the best for our customers. Please visit again soon!

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FAQs

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 753-7407.

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue is rated 4.5 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

985 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-6305

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Judith Cooper
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer a full range of off-premise catering options for groups of all sizes: buffet stations, prix fixe menus, family-style menus, or passed hors d’oeuvres. To discuss a catering order, please contact SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Rosa Mexicano's dramatic spaces are designed for all types of events like large social dinner parties, business cocktail receptions, as well as smaller gatherings. To start planning your next event, please contact the team at SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.
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