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Cantina Rosa, Chicago, IL

Cantina Rosa

4.7
4.7
27 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Cantina Rosa is a tropical cocktail bar focused on agave spirits and featuring delicious Mexican inspired snacks from Virtue Hospitality.

Bar's terms and conditions
We are grateful for your support. Please take a moment to read all of our restaurant's policies. We accept reservations for up to 6 guests. We require a $15 per person deposit at the time of making the reservation and it is applied to the final bill. As a courtesy to all of our guests we allow 90 minutes for all of our reservations along with a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals. If you have any questions please reach out to the restaurant directly at 773-420-3735. All guests must be 21+ to enter the bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (773) 420-3735
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

27 Reviews
  1. tiffany m

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall food was great, it’s tapas style BUT not at all shareable. DO NOT GO WITH AN APPETITE AKA HUNGRY. It is a very light fare—NO ENTREES, perfect for drinks and ambience, and a good pregame place. The host station and service were very welcoming and hospitable. The server was knowledgeable of the menu. An extra Star service would be to offer some menu recommendations for a group of 5 or more. This “upscale”restaurant ambience should match with attire for the host and servers.

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  2. Kristopher

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty drinks. Small bites to eat that complement the drinks. The food and drinks are served quickly after ordering. Nice ambiance. I will come back again in the future.

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  3. Gia

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The craft cocktails were very tasty. However, I ordered the same drink twice, and the consistency was off, as if each bartender decides the recipe. The food is not there yet. I love spicy but there was no flavor in any of the dishes we ordered. And, the guacamole was soupy. I do not mind paying $20 for a craft cocktail, but the food should match the price point. I will return in a few months, and I hope the food matches the ambiance and cocktails.

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  4. Tiffany

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibes for drinks. Guacamole is citrusy and delicious. Food selection is limited and still working on service but I expect this to improve with time.

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  5. Zuri

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very sexy, relaxed vibe that transports you to another place. Drinks are phenomenal and the food is explosive with flavors yet presented simply. The sea bass used in the ceviche and tostada is sublime and the chicken empanadas were very flavorful. Highly recommend!

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  6. TANYA

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food needs work. Not enough meat in the barbacoa dish, mostly rice. Tamales were bland and dry. Empanadas ok. Drinks were delicious!

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  7. rosie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were all friendly I enjoyed the music selection food drinks and ambiance they were very quick I had the barbacoa dish the best I've ever had the rice was seasoned to perfection everything complemented each other very well I will definitely be back for the frozen guava colada it made me feel like I was on a beach in Aruba this place just like the chefs other restaurants is a hit!

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  8. Michelle

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cantina Rosa has a fantastic drink menu. Cocktails are refined but not overly fussy, and really highlight the specially selected spirits. We tried the Rosita, made with Gin, vermouth and banana and I enjoyed it so much that even though I wanted to try something else I had a second. We also had the paddle cactus which was nicely smoky with the mezcal and sour - which my husband enjoys and the day dreamer which was also great . We did not try the food but the other tables seemed to enjoy their upscale bar snacks and it all looked great. Service was very attentive and crowd was a nice vibe with good music.

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  9. Danielle

    VIP

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, cocktails and small plates were all amazing. Will definitely be back soon.

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  10. Brooke

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time going to Cantina Rosa and it was an okay experience. The drinks were okay but the guac and chips and the tamales were really good.

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Cantina Rosa is rated 4.7 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Cantina Rosa

5230 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615-4114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    53rd & Harper Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge
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