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Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center, New York, NY

Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center

4.4 (9821)
$30 and under
Mexican
61 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023

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Booked 137 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located directly across the street from Lincoln Center, Rosa Mexicano is the ideal destination for dinner before a performance, or a cocktail after the show. This impressive space features an award-winning, 30-foot iridescent blue tile water wall inspired by the cliff divers of Acapulco, designed by architect David Rockwell. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:30 Fri 11:30–23:30 Sat 11:00–23:30 Sun 11:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ishmael Lozano
  • 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 LCteam@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 LCteam@rosamexicano.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross Street
    62nd Street
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is at 61st and Columbus.
  • Public transit
    1,A,B,C,D trains to 59th Street. 1 train to Lincoln Center (66th)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,821 people are saying

Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center offers a lively atmosphere and is "perfect for before a performance at Lincoln Center." The "best guac" is a crowd favorite, alongside "phenomenal" margaritas. Consistent service and flavorful dishes like shrimp fajitas and duck enchiladas make it a popular spot for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.
9,821 Reviews
  1. Russ

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outside was perfect choice. Little noise and less crowded.
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded today
    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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  2. LISA VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat outside at an off hour around 2PM lunchtime. Only a few tables outside were occupied. Service was VERY slow; our waitress took a long time to present herself at the start, and disappeared for long intervals throughout, so we were glad we had no appointments post-lunch. We ordered the guacamole and a couple of orders of emapanadas and some margaritas. She repeated our order in an unintelligible whisper (what was the point?) so we were glad when everything arrived, finally. Food and drink were very good but the hot food arrived long before the guac and because the waitress took forever to take the drink order we enjoyed most of it with water. She could have possibly sold us some more drinks had she been more present. As it was we were glad to leave at least 90m after arrival. I ate here with a friend a few weeks ago indoors and had a much better and more efficient service experience. This place would be 100% better if the waitstaff were more professional.

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  3. Tyler VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived a few minutes early for a 6:30 pm reservation, we were promptly seated and received excellent service! Drinks and food were all great.
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded today
    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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  4. Jeff VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Basically, average. Make a show out of fresh guacamole but the end product is no better than supermarket bought. Beer only out of bottles and average margaritas. Probably at the high end of Mexican chain restaurants on the strength of its tortilla chips and salsa.

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  5. Paul VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu has evolved over the years, so I tried the surf and turf enchiladas. The guacamole was excellent as were the margaritas. Place has a nice vibe, wish the waterfall wall was operating.
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded 3 days ago
    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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  6. Darryl

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so delicious. The severs were absolutely the best ever and the atmosphere was inviting. Awesome place.
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded 3 days ago
    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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  7. NANCY VIP

    New Mexico1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ll never go back. The server was sweet but disappeared throughout our meal. We were seated for 20 minutes before she took our order and had to flag someone down for our check way after we were done. The restaurant was not that busy. The food was just terrible; poorly prepared (wet, soggy tortillas and inedible meat).

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  8. Nolan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe and good food. Guacamole was some of the best I’ve had and the duck carnitas was done very well.
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded 5 days ago
    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Mexican food I’ve ever had. And service was incredible!
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded 5 days ago
    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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  10. Anna VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Gorgeous decor. Customer service was top notch. My waiter was attentive, warm and friendly. The food was fresh and very tasty.
    Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln CenterResponded 5 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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FAQs

Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 977-7700.

Rosa Mexicano by Lincoln Center is rated 4.4 stars by 9821 OpenTable diners.

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

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61 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    62nd Street
  • Area
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:30 Fri 11:30–23:30 Sat 11:00–23:30 Sun 11:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is at 61st and Columbus.
  • Public transit
    1,A,B,C,D trains to 59th Street. 1 train to Lincoln Center (66th)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ishmael Lozano
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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 LCteam@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 LCteam@rosamexicano.com.
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