rosario's mexican cafe y cantina

flour tortillas tasted like store bought tortillas, not very professional at all.. took my daughter, who was visiting from rhode island to rosario's, the margaritas were very good, but the flour tortillas didn't taste home made to me at all. too bad, the place is nice and the food is good, they should have a lady making home made tortillas to compliment the food...


-----26 apr, 2013-----

chicken enchiladas. i had some rolled corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and topped off with a refried bean sauce and that was topped off with a a little bit of chorizo and then white mexican cheese sprinkled on top to this. it was declicious. forgot the name of the dish but i came home and made it during the week and it was so good.. their slasa and chips are so delicious and the wait staff is very attentive. great place to go.

nice surprise. went on late sunday morning, so not particularly noisy. was pleasantly surprised by an interesting menu and quick service. had unique tacos with fajita beef, avacado, a few refritos and an excellent slaw. very good charro beans w/bacon. on tap dos equis and bloody mary nicely priced. portions smaller than many tex-mex places but that is a good thing.

very good hipster/modern tex-mex with traditional style dishes as well as some nice reinterpretations. ten years ago this would be a very trendy culinary spot. now it's just a great neighboorhood restaurant and well worth the stop if your nearby

not super special, but solid mexican food. i got three enchiladas a la carte and the poblano pepper. all were very good with some depth of flavor. the crepes for dessert were the only disappointment - too thick, not much flavor; ate the ice cream and left the rest. next time will try a flan.

overall an acceptable option.

heartattack!. this would be such a great restaurant if they wouldn't use lard in their cooking. my family and i would be regulars.

i first dined here years ago and decided to see how things have progressed. i would classify this new tex-mex cuisine. emphasis is on healthy and fresh ingredients. menu items highlight vegetarian and gluten free choices. all signs were positive for a great meal. execution in cooking, however, is everything. i had the rib eye and it seems that beef is not their strong suit. rib eye, when true ribeye and not the chuck alternative is usually flavorful and tender. not this ribeye. the rub and marinade were good and obvious but they could not mask an inferior cut and grade of beef. this fault alone, since it is the main course, puts rosario's in negative territory. the side enchilada, however, was great and probably indicative to stay away from the meat dishes. all sides, as a matter of fact, were outstanding. so a near miss. on my initial visit i would put rosario's at 5 stars. this time that are 2 out of 5. too bad.

underwhelmed. first visit was during a dinner rush. they seemed understaffed.
runny salsa needed salt. it was my first taste of lengua (cow tongue) which was remarkably tender. unfortunately, portions were meager for price all around the table and we left unsatisfied. many more economical alternatives in surrounding area. (not the riverwalk!)

huge, fun and busy. great food. salsa is awesome! chips could have been more warm when at the table.

the spinach enchiladas were amazing and the top shelf margarita was top notch!

they are a massive restaurant but busy all the time so time your visit right.

not kidding about sound levels. if you're looking for a nice quiet get away, this is not the place. if you're looking for good food and a lively atmosphere this is definately the place to be. if you're feeling adventurous , try the lengua. for all ept people just remember, a taco here is more like a burrito and a flauta is more like a taco .. just saying

food was good service was ok yes it is very noisy. atmosphere is neati will still go back

solid food. rosario's provides an entertaining dining experience. as soon as you enter the restaurant especially at night, you are overwhelmed with all the happenings such as the salsa dancing, live band, the bar, or all the patrons at the restaurant. i've been several times. if you don't mind paying $15 for the grande patron margarita, get it. it tastes amazing and you will feel it. the shrimp nachos would make a perfect pairing as it has ample shrimp with great flavoring. the chie relleno de pescado was outstanding. my favorite was the sauce that accompanied it. i do enjoy the fish tacos here too although they are not the best in the city. the fajitas are equally tasty. there is a tendency for the flautas to have a burnt look to them which certainly doesn't taste good on the outside. the rice isn't as moist as i like but the beans are good. i love love the chips and salsa. best in the city!

excellent! the salsa is uni.... excellent!
the salsa is unique and to die for!
great food and service!

wow!!! the best mexican ever!! both food and service were excellent. loved it!!

walked from the grand hyatt and got there right before closing on a monday night. they were very nice and great service. food was great! get the grilled fish tacos; so much flavor!

oh man that was good.... hat tip to stay thirsty, he gave the go ahead for this great mexican place a few months ago. great neighborhood place in a historic building south of downtown/riverwalk area. guacamole, salsa and chips to start (de riguer but very tasty), a michelada (beer bloody mary) for a little spice. i had the mollejas a la plancha (veal sweet breads in a stewed tomato sauce) which now tops my list of best mexican foods ever stuffed in my face... absolutely fantastic, crunchy, creamy, dense, delicate, etc., etc. my wife had the fish tacos which were superb. interestingly, my sons kiddie enchiladas were freaking excellent, best enchiladas i've ever tasted. all in all, it's wonderfully located, the service, staff and food are top-notch and they have a heart felt local following that will recommend it to guests, out -of-towners and friends.