Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

4.5

518 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 55 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood 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 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

What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

518 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Maria
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, especially Guacamole. Staff needs a bit more hand hygiene. The lady (Maitre'D) who received us also cleaned our table by wiping it with wet wipes before sitting us, then placed new plates, silverware, and napkins for us without washing her hands. Then proceeded back to helping others waiting doing the same thing. After doing that 3x, she went back to the host station where she would normally stand without hand washing.
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 6 October 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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Kevin
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was nice. I’ve been here before and the food is always great. Service is good too. Wish it was a little quieter but it was a Friday night. I’ll be back though!
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 5 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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David
Treasure Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! Monday Margarita night was a huge hit. The drinks were great and the sangria delish! Fresh guacamole appetizer was also great. We ordered the Birria tacos, chile rellenos, and enchiladas verde. All were served piping hot. Service was attentive and very efficient!
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on 1 October 2024
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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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 518 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 55 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.

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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