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Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue, New York, NY

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

4.5
4.5
521 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 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 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
    (212) 753-7407
  • Website
    http://www.rosamexicano.com/
  • Payment Options
    Contactless Payment
  • 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 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.
  • Location
    985 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-6305
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 521 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue offers a vibrant dining experience with "terrific margaritas" and "excellent" service. Guests love the fresh guacamole and unique menu options like hamburger tacos. While some find the atmosphere noisy, the restaurant's "amazing" happy hour and reasonable Pronto menu make it a worthwhile visit.

521 Reviews

  1. Joe

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our memory of better days at Rosa Mexicano were violated by an extremely mediocre and disappointing experience. Despite having a reservation, we were seated in the bar area and our sever was also the bar tender. He was a good when we saw him, which was not often. The bigger issue was the poor timing of the food and drinks. Our drinks came well after appetizers and the main meal came out minutes after appetizers. One of our orders was forgotten and came out when everyone was finished eating so we sent it back. It was very expensive relative to the quality and taste, which was a shell of its former past.

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  2. Benoit

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The back room was not well ventilated. The second we entered we knew all our clothes would need to be cleaned because of the fried oil filled air.

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  3. Elizabeth

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Great food, helpful and friendly service!
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded 1 day ago
    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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  4. Nancy

    New York City

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were very good. I just prefer the former location at 58th & 1st.

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  5. Steven

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food amazing - Surprised how quick lunch was
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 2 November 2024
    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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  6. Alix

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Brits we don’t eat out at Mexican restaurants often. We loved the freshly made guacamole and the half price tacos for Taco Tuesday made it good value. Recommend
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 30 October 2024
    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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  7. JoAnn N

    New York City

    304 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    304 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Frozen margheritas gr8 as usual. Guacamole Gr8 2nd bowl chips delicious large and warm first bowl small pieces manager’s matre d and staff accommodating. Always return
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 26 October 2024
    Hi JoAnn, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our frozen margaritas, guacamole, and warm chips during your visit to Rosa Mexicano. It's always great to see you and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Sincerely, Brian Ritchie General Manager Rosa Mexicano

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  8. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Order the fresh made guacamole! Authentic Mexican cuisine at its best!!!
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 16 October 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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  9. lisa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a nice Sunday dinner that my family and I had

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  10. John

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was excellent! Seemed as if he has been there since day one. Very knowledgeable and took extra time to describe all the different dishes. We had the fajitas and they were amazing!
    Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 6 October 2024
    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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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 521 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
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Area
    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
    Contactless Payment
  • Executive Chef
    Judith Cooper
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.rosamexicano.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 753-7407
  • 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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