Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

4.4

555 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
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 its global explorations and inspirations.

Order delivery or takeout

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
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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 SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.
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 the team at SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.

Location
985 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022-6305
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Located on the corner of 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Calamari$19.00
Fried calamari, pickled jalapeños, carrots, peppers, served with chile de arbol mayo
Chicken Flautas_$14.00
Pulled all-natural chicken, shaved cabbage, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo-avocado salsa. Two per order. Gluten-free
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Tomato, avocado, red onion, green chiles, Mexican cocktail sauce
Shrimp Diablos$18.00
Crispy shrimp, fiery chile de árbol sauce, cool avocado ranch
Taquitos Ahi Tuna$22.00
Soy-lime marinade, red onion, sliced avocado, cilantro, crispy corn tortilla
Taquitos Lobster$26.00
Lobster salad, mango habanero pico de gallo, shaved cabbage, crispy corn taco shell
Queso Dip$13.00
Three cheese blend, roasted tomato, pickled jalapeño. Add chorizo for added flavor (pictured)! Vegetarian Gluten-free
- Chorizo$4.00

Tacos

All tacos come with three per order

Birria Quesatacos.$22.00
Three per order. Queso Oaxaca, cilantro, onions, consommé dip, corn tortilla. Gluten-Free
Tacos Baja Style Fish.$20.00
Three per order. Crispy fluke, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, Rosa Mexicano white sauce, flour tortilla.
Tacos Chopped Cheeseburger Alambre.$19.00
Three per order. Ground beef, bacon, cheese, poblano peppers, tomato, onion, shredded lettuce, ketchup, charred jalapeño mayo, flour tortilla.
Tacos Crispy Shrimp Tempura.$22.00
Three per order. Shaved cabbage, salsa verde, pickled oregano aioli, corn tortilla.
Tacos Duck Carnitas.$22.00
Three per order. Black beans, grilled pineapple-jicama salsa, queso fresco, mint, corn tortilla Gluten-free
Tacos Pork Carnitas.$17.00
Three per order. Shaved cabbage, spicy salsa verde, habanero-pickled red onions, corn tortilla. Gluten-Free
Tacos Red Chile Chicken.$18.00
Three per order. Avocado, tomatillo pico de gallo, queso fresco, corn tortilla. Gluten-Free
Tacos Red Chile Shrimp.$18.00
Three per order. Tomatillo avocado salsa, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, corn tortillas
Tacos Steak.$25.00
Three per order. Guacamole, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, flour tortilla

Enchiladas

All enchiladas are two per order

Enchiladas Beef Brisket.$32.00
Two enchiladas per order. Classic red guajillo chile sauce, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Chihuahua Cheese.$22.00
Two enchiladas per order. ranchera, Chihuahua cheese
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Lobster, Crab, and Shrimp.$36.00
Two enchiladas per order. Lobster, shrimp and crabmeat, Mexican cheese and spinach fondue, roasted tomato chipotle cream sauce, tomatillo pico de gallo
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Duck Carnitas.$29.00
Two enchiladas per order. Mole poblano, queso fresco, Chihuahua cheese, crema. Two per order served with rice.
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Seafood & Steak.$36.00
Two enchiladas per order. One each of our Seafood and Steak enchiladas
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Pasilla Roasted Mushrooms.$24.00
Two enchiladas per order. Shiitake, cremini, oyster blend, pasilla chile, Chihuahua cheese, crema, queso fresco. Choice of salsa verde or classic red guajillo chile sauce. Two per order served with rice.
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Pork Carnitas.$24.00
Two enchiladas per order. Salsa ranchera, Chihuahua cheese, shaved cabbage, habanero pickled red onion
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Roasted Chicken Suizas.$27.00
Two enchiladas per order. Tomatillo salsa verde, Chihuahua cheese, crema, cilantro, onion. Two per order served with rice. Gluten-free
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00
Enchiladas Steak.$35.00
Two enchiladas per order. Grilled sliced steak, sauteed onions, Chihuahua cheese, tomatillo salsa verde, pico de gallo
- Salsa Verde$0.00
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Chipotle$0.00
- Mole Poblano$0.00
- Red Guajillo$0.00
- Salsa Ranchera$0.00
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- No Rice$0.00

Entrées

Cheeseburger Grande$24.00
9.5oz ground chuck, white American chile de arbol mayo, pickled jalapeño escabeche. Served with waffle fries. Choice to add chorizo, guac, rajas, or all three.
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Chile Relleno.$28.00
Quinoa pilaf-stuffed poblano, Oaxaca cheese, crema, queso fresco, avocado, roasted tomato chipotle sauce
Roasted Half Chicken$31.00
Mole poblano, sautéed spinach, sweet plantains, white rice, corn tortillas
Tampiqueña.$45.00
10oz New York Strip Steak, cheese enchilada with red guajillo sauce, Mexican rice, refried beans, queso fresco, guacamole, corn tortillas Gluten-free
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

Sides/Extras

The Good Stuff$0.00
Additional 4oz. sides
White Rice$5.00
Gluten-free
Creamy Poblano Rice al Horno$10.00
White rice mixed with crema, corn, cheese, epazote, and poblano peppers. Slow cooked to perfection.
Frijoles Borrachos$9.00
Bacon, tomato, onion, jalapeño and cilantro simmered in Mexican beer
Cheese Chicharrón Mashed Potatoes$12.00
Mexican cheese tuile filled with creamy mashed potatoes (think Mexican canoli)
Chile Roasted Potatoes$10.00
Yukon gold potatoes fried to perfection, tossed in butter and chile crisp
Fried Ripe Plantains and Crema$8.00
Vegetarian Gluten-free
Fries$6.00
Street Corn Esquites$10.00
Queso fresco, epazote Vegetarian Gluten-free
Mexican Rice & Beans Delivery$5.00
Black beans and Mexican rice Gluten-free
Corn Tortillas (6)$3.00
Skip a trip to the store, and take home a stack of our homemade corn tortillas.
Corn Tortillas (24)$7.00
Skip a trip to the store, and take home a stack of our homemade corn tortillas.
Flour Tortillas (6)$3.00
Enjoy our flour tortillas at home, use them tonight, or choose the uncooked option to store in the freezer.
- Cooked$0.00
- Uncooked$0.00
Flour Tortillas (24)$7.00
Enjoy our flour tortillas at home, use them tonight, or choose the uncooked option to store in the freezer.
- Cooked$0.00
- Uncooked$0.00
Extra Chips & Salsa Delivery$2.00
All orders are accompanied by our warm corn tortilla chips with roasted tomato salsa. Add this item for more than one bag! Gluten-Free

Desserts

Tres Leches$15.00
Great for sharing! This classic sponge cake is soaked in three different milks, topped with fresh berries - you might not want to share. Vegetarian
Chocolate Tres Leches$12.00
Try a chocolate version of our Tres Leches topped with strawberries
Churros$12.00
Dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Served with dark chocolate and raspberry-guajillo dipping sauces.
Flan$9.00
A Mexican classic, our vanilla-infused flan is baked slowly for hours over a gentle heat to ensure a rich and creamy texture. Topped with a light caramel sauce.
Banana Bunuelo$12.00
Layers of lightly fried dough, banana, and chocolate
- Cajeta Sauce$0.00
- Chocolate Sauce$0.00
Margarita Tart$10.00
Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, lime zest, baked in an árbol Graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream Vegetarian

What 555 people are saying

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue offers a lively atmosphere and "excellent food and margaritas." Although service can be inconsistent, standout staff like Miguel and Jonathan receive high praise. Guests enjoy the "fresh guacamole and margaritas," while the Pronto menu provides "delicious food at reasonable prices." Despite some mixed reviews, many patrons return for the "amazing time" and "upbeat ambience."

555 Reviews

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Stanley VIP
New York City119 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Guacamole is great and whole meal was delicious at a moderate expense.
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded 2 days ago
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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Diane
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious. The pomegranate margarita was awesome! My party of 3 shared the guacamole and nachos as appetizers and then we ordered the steak quesadillas and 2 Burria tacos entrees for lunch! We all really had a great time and enjoyed everything about it! We had a nice table/booth for 3 and our waiter was super friendly and attentive! Looking forward to our next visit back!
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on February 24, 2025
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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Rodel
New York City61 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and food was amazing! Will come back again.
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on February 23, 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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Emily
New York City13 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is delicious and portions are generous, especially the chicken enchiladas in green sauce. We were nice and comfortable in our booth, and could carry on a conversation comfortably. Servers are friendly and attentive, but we did feel subtle pressure to keep adding to our order. Also, when they ask if you want "still or sparking" water, be sure to specify tap water, unless you want to pay $7 for a bottle of fancy water. Seeing that on the check was a bit of sticker shock. Otherwise, you'll have a good experience here.
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Corinna
BW4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
An sich ein gelungener Abend, Portionen etwas klein so dass man nicht satt wird. Die Kellnerin war am Ende ziemlich unfreundlich, da sie mit dem Trinkgeld nicht zufrieden war. Sie hat mehrmals nachgefragt und uns beobachtet
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on February 11, 2025
Dear Corinna, Thank you for your feedback about your recent visit to Rosa Mexicano. We're glad to hear you had a successful evening, but we apologize for the small portion sizes and the service you received from the waitress. Your experience is important to us, and we will take action to look into these concerns with our team. We appreciate your insights and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano Team
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Beth VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and margaritas! Definitely a go to for a casual dinner.
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on February 10, 2025
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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Alice VIP
New York City93 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As always, the food is very good and service is friendly. We were disappointed to learn that they’ve discontinued the afternoon Pronto Menu but since it’s Restaurant Week, there was a two course lunch menu available.
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on February 5, 2025
Hi Alice, Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service friendly at Rosa Mexicano. We appreciate your feedback regarding the discontinuation of the afternoon Pronto Menu. We're pleased that you had the opportunity to try our two-course lunch menu during Restaurant Week. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! Best regards, The Rosa Mexicano Team
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Mary VIP
New York City128 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely options during restaurant week. Especially liked the beef carnitas and the double enchiladas. And the pomegrante margaritas can't be better!
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on January 30, 2025
Hi Mary, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beef carnitas, double enchiladas, and pomegranate margaritas at Rosa Mexicano. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll take action to ensure we continue to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful dining experience! Best regards, Brian Ritchie General Manager 212-753-7407
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Cathy
Naples8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a favorite of ours! The food and service is outstanding.
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on January 24, 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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Gretchen
New York City35 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicous. The portions were huge! My friend and I split the nachos and we were both very full after eating just those. I ordered the Tulum salad, which was also HUGE and I could only eat a tiny bit. My friend got the chicken quesadilla, also HUGE, and she said it was delicious! My only complaint- the service wasn't great. Our server was not friendly either. That was a bit of a downer but the delicious food made up for it. The manager came by to say hello, which was a nice touch. I will be back!
Rosa Mexicano - Second AvenueResponded on January 30, 2025
Hi Gretchen, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and generous portions at Rosa Mexicano. Your feedback about the service is important to us, and we will take action to address it with our team. I'm happy you enjoyed my visit, added a nice touch to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal! Best regards, Brian Ritchie 212-753-7407
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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 4.4 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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
Neighborhood
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
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Judith Cooper
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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 SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.
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 the team at SecondAveteam@rosamexicano.com.

Rosa Mexicano - Second Avenue

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Enchiladas Seafood & Steak

Enchiladas Duck Carnitas

Enchiladas Beef Brisket

Starters

Calamari$19.00

Chicken Flautas_$14.00

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Shrimp Diablos$18.00

Taquitos Ahi Tuna$22.00

Taquitos Lobster$26.00

Queso Dip$13.00

Tacos

Birria Quesatacos.$22.00

Tacos Baja Style Fish.$20.00

Tacos Chopped Cheeseburger Alambre.$19.00

Tacos Crispy Shrimp Tempura.$22.00

Tacos Duck Carnitas.$22.00

Tacos Pork Carnitas.$17.00

Tacos Red Chile Chicken.$18.00

Tacos Red Chile Shrimp.$18.00

Tacos Steak.$25.00

Enchiladas

Enchiladas Beef Brisket.$32.00

Enchiladas Chihuahua Cheese.$22.00

Enchiladas Lobster, Crab, and Shrimp.$36.00

Enchiladas Duck Carnitas.$29.00

Enchiladas Seafood & Steak.$36.00

Enchiladas Pasilla Roasted Mushrooms.$24.00

Enchiladas Pork Carnitas.$24.00

Enchiladas Roasted Chicken Suizas.$27.00

Enchiladas Steak.$35.00

Entrées

Cheeseburger Grande$24.00

Chile Relleno.$28.00

Roasted Half Chicken$31.00

Tampiqueña.$45.00

Sides/Extras

The Good Stuff$0.00

White Rice$5.00

Creamy Poblano Rice al Horno$10.00

Frijoles Borrachos$9.00

Cheese Chicharrón Mashed Potatoes$12.00

Chile Roasted Potatoes$10.00

Fried Ripe Plantains and Crema$8.00

Fries$6.00

Street Corn Esquites$10.00

Mexican Rice & Beans Delivery$5.00

Corn Tortillas (6)$3.00

Corn Tortillas (24)$7.00

Flour Tortillas (6)$3.00

Flour Tortillas (24)$7.00

Extra Chips & Salsa Delivery$2.00

Desserts

Tres Leches$15.00

Chocolate Tres Leches$12.00

Churros$12.00

Flan$9.00

Banana Bunuelo$12.00

Margarita Tart$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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