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Rosa Mexicano - Union Square, New York, NY

Rosa Mexicano - Union Square

4.3 (5393)
$30 and under
Mexican
9 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 97 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Located adjacent to Manhattan’s bustling Union Square, Rosa Mexicano’s third New York location was designed with iconic bold colors and rich architectural details. Featuring both our largest bar and a private room for special events, Rosa Mexicano in Union Square lends itself to any occasion.

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Pedro Lara
  • Catering
    Bring the fiesta to you! Rosa Mexicano catering delivers bold Mexican flavors to your home, office, or off-site event. From taco bars to signature dishes, our customizable menus make every gathering deliciously memorable.<br /><br />To get started, contact USQteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate with us in style! Our vibrant private dining spaces are perfect for birthdays, corporate gatherings and everything in between. Enhance your event with interactive guacamole or cocktail-making classes. Let our team plan an experience your guests won’t forget. To start planning your next event, contact USQteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Cross street
    Between 5th and Broadway
  • Parking details
    The closest lot is on 17th between 5th and Broadway
  • Public transit
    Union Square Subway (L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,393 people are saying

Rosa Mexicano - Union Square 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosa Mexicano - Union Square offers a lively atmosphere with "friendly staff" and "delicious food." The tableside guacamole is a highlight, and the margaritas are a hit. While the service can be inconsistent, the restaurant provides a festive setting for gatherings. "Great for groups," it's a dependable spot for Mexican cuisine lovers.
5,393 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    New York City19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there. The table side Guacamole was fantastic. Margaritas were original and delicious. We enjoyed it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single staff person was delightful, friendly, and helpful. Any menu questions were fully answered; clearly our server knew the menu well. Guacamole served tableside was absolutely delicious. Our server made it just to our liking heat wise. We shared starters, and ever single thing was fresh, hot, and delicious. The restaurant is large, but it doesn't feel like you are eating in an arena. Menu has a great variety of options - vegetarian and meat eaters alike were happy. Many options of tequila for their signature Margaritas which were again, delicious. Service and food were terrific. Highly recommend.
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded 7 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. Anna VIP

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered starters and then when they brought all our food (starters and mains at once ) received terrible attitude from the manager when we asked them to hold off giving us our mains. When the time actually came for our main courses - one dish was boiling hot and the other cold, having clearly been sitting in the kitchen. Truly disappointing. I have been to this restaurant many times and I won’t be returning.

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  4. Aldo

    Miami - Dade1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great expect for the waiter who was very rude! Made my whole date very uncomfortable. Suck bc it’s a nice restaurant with good food

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  5. Sydney

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time here! Love the $5 Monday margs. Solid choice for a cute bite with friends. Pleasant environment for chatting with someone new or longtime girlfriends! would return for sure
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded on May 20, 2025
    iHola! Thank you for leaving us a review! We are extremely happy you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. ayan

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The tableside guacamole is worth it.. chips and salsa also fresh and excellent..
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Ayan, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tableside guacamole and found the chips and salsa to be fresh and excellent at Rosa Mexicano. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll continue to strive for high-quality offerings. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful dining experience! Also, we do 5-dollar Marg's ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT! Every Monday!! Best regards, Shawn Mulholland General Manager The Rosa Mexicano Team

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  7. Josh

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Won’t go back again. Have dined at this restaurant many many times but it has clearly gone off a cliff. Everything in the restaurant is sticky (everything you touch), gross. They ran out of soda glasses so they serve it in these tiny glasses that have like 2 sips. We didn’t get water until our main course. Every food item had some major problem with it except the guacamole. They kept taking things from our table that were half full. Why would someone take the bowl of unfinished chips if we still had guacamole? The servers were all talking to each other and ignoring us even when we were waving at them. Ceviche had no fish in it. I predict this place closes soon.
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded on May 16, 2025
    Dear Josh, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Rosa Mexicano. I’m truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered, including the cleanliness and service you experienced. Your comments about the food and overall experience are concerning, and we will take action to look into these matters with our team. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you might consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide the quality experience you deserve. Sincerely, Shawn Mulholland General Manager Rosa Mexicano Team

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  8. Ashley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 dining experience. The server was polite and attentive, and the food was delicious.
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded on May 15, 2025
    iHola! Thank you for appreciating the experience we provided. At Rosa Mexicano, we are constantly innovating our menu items and improving our service. Hope to see you very soon!

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  9. Mark

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to have lunch in NYC. Food and ambience is great.
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded on May 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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  10. Ben VIP

    West Palm Beach68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were choosing between a few Mexican restaurants and Rosa Mexicano had some particular items on the menu that looked like a true Mexican restaurant. We had 7 people in our group for a late night birthday dinner. The food, drinks (Margarita pitchers and other individual drinks), ambiance, wait staff were all awesome. The prices were reasonable for NY and we will absolutely be back. I have now added it to our favorite restaurants in NY list.
    Rosa Mexicano - Union SquareResponded on May 12, 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 97 times today
Google Map for Rosa Mexicano - Union Square

9 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 5th and Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest lot is on 17th between 5th and Broadway
  • Public transit
    Union Square Subway (L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Pedro Lara
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bring the fiesta to you! Rosa Mexicano catering delivers bold Mexican flavors to your home, office, or off-site event. From taco bars to signature dishes, our customizable menus make every gathering deliciously memorable.<br /><br />To get started, contact USQteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate with us in style! Our vibrant private dining spaces are perfect for birthdays, corporate gatherings and everything in between. Enhance your event with interactive guacamole or cocktail-making classes. Let our team plan an experience your guests won’t forget. To start planning your next event, contact USQteam@rosamexicano.com.
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