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Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

4.2
4.2
1576 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
Our first Rosa Mexicano in New Jersey is located at The Shops at Riverside in Bergen County. The 160-seat restaurant features a spacious bar and lounge area, as well as outdoor and private dining options. Under the creative direction of architect and designer Timothy Higgins. 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 the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard, who was a world traveler, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator.

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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
    (201) 489-9100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron Barredo
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com and 516-474-8308.
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com or 516-474-8308.
  • Area
    Hackensack
  • Cross Street
    Route 4
  • Parking details
    There are designated 10 minute pick up parking spots for Take Out as well as many parking spaces near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus 756 Fort Lee (exact fare, $5.55) to Hackensack Ave and Commerce Square, walk to The Shops at Riverside Square straight on Hackensack Ave.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Set Menu

    31 Dec 2024 only
    It’s time to say adios to 2024 and hola to 2025! Enjoy 4 courses and a prosecco toast for $75pp. Additional drinks, tax and gratuity not included.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu photo

What 1,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Bergen

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosa Mexicano at Riverside Square offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with "authentic & delicious" cuisine and "top notch" cocktails. Highlights include flavorful tacos, fresh guacamole, and delectable desserts. Despite occasional service challenges, many patrons praise the "outstanding" service and return for special occasions. The lively atmosphere enhances the dining experience.
1,576 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Understaffed. Three of the 7 entrees came out wrong. Our drinks took forever to arrive and when they did were incorrect. They were terrible, so not something we could wrk with but then to replace with what we actually ordered was an additional 15-20 min. Unfortunately an overall bad experience; we will not be returning and I would not recommend.

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  2. Bruce

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great for families, but not great for a date night. Overall design of the interior space felt more like a cafeteria, definitely not an intimate aesthetic if that's what you're looking for. Decor looked cheap. Food was great and packed with flavor, although our appetizer came out 10 minutes after our main course. Aside from that, service was good and our waiter was attentive. Would not return for dine-in but would consider takeout in the future.

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  3. Jessie

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant was empty and cold. Waiter was new but very kind. Food was better than expected.

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  4. David

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very expensive for mediocre food. Next time we have a movie we could spend the same money at Morton’s
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on 9 December 2024
    Dear David, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience at Rosa Mexicano. We appreciate your thoughts about the pricing and quality of the food. It's important for us to provide a great dining experience, and your comments will be reviewed by our team to see how we can improve. We value your input and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable meal in the future. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano Team

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  5. Theresa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My family’s experience was not like anything in the past. We had not had dinner at Rosa in quite a while and will not be back after a very disappointing food experience. The guacamole was put in the middle of our table with a big wooden spoon. I thought it was for serving maybe, but realized it was meant to stir the ingredients together. There were so many chopped onions and checks of avocado thrown in the bowl. We did have the server prepare the dish , however he might have been new and not trained correctly. The rest of our meal was just okay. Sauce on my husband dish was too sweet and a bit smothered in the sauce. Was definitely overpriced for the quality of the food.

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  6. Nuphar

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the dinner. Benny our server was fantastic and really attentive to everything. We hadn’t been in years so it was nice to come back and still enjoy the quality of the food
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on 26 November 2024
    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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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great but the bathrooms were really dirty, no toilet paper, just wasn’t a great part of the experience

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  8. Vinod

    VIP

    New York City

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre Mexican food. Good service, however. Tableside guacamole and drinks are good. However the food is not very impressive particularly the fajitas. You can definitely get much better food for significantly less money and many other places. Not as posh as the one I’ve been to in Manhattan, but again same food
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on 12 December 2024
    Dear Vinod, Thank you for your review and for highlighting both the service and the tableside guacamole. We're sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations, particularly the fajitas. Your feedback is important, and we will take action to look into these concerns. We appreciate your insights and hope you might consider visiting us again for a better experience. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano Team

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  9. Erin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Spicy sauce was requested to be on the side and came on food. Was not given beans and rice till almost done with tacos. Asked for water and that came after the bill.
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on 12 December 2024
    Dear Erin, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your visit. It's important to us that every detail is attended to, from your order to the service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will look into your concerns to ensure improvements are made. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Rosa Mexicano Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t appreciate the Host seating us at a table when I requested a booth. Then she lied and said she had many reservations of 4 people. There was so many tables of 4 open ALSO there was a couple (2ppl) sitting at a booth. Nonetheless, food was really good and my waiter had great customer service.
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on 20 November 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience at Rosa Mexicano. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and received great service from your waiter. However, we apologize for the seating issue and any miscommunication regarding your booth request. Your feedback is important to us, and we will address this with our team to improve our guest experience. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the seating and service you expect. Sincerely, The Rosa Mexicano Team

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FAQs

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 489-9100.

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square is rated 4.2 stars by 1576 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

60 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Route 4
  • Area
    Hackensack
  • 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
    There are designated 10 minute pick up parking spots for Take Out as well as many parking spaces near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus 756 Fort Lee (exact fare, $5.55) to Hackensack Ave and Commerce Square, walk to The Shops at Riverside Square straight on Hackensack Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron Barredo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (201) 489-9100
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com and 516-474-8308.
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com or 516-474-8308.
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