05/26/09

Very Refreshing Mexican Dining Experience

by deevah678

I had the pleasure of going to this restaurant for lunch. You must get the Guacamole appetizer that is freshly made right at your table and served with freshly made corn tortillas. It is worth every cent. This isn't your typical cheap Mexican place. It costs more than a typical Mexican restaurant, but it is worth every cent in my opinion. The food is well prepared and very fresh. The service is professional and excellent. The entrees were great. The small details like the corn tortillas, black beans, margueritas, etc. were extremely fresh and much better than any other Mexican place that I've been to in ATL. The margueritas were strong and they didn't use that cheap marguerita mix junk. I highly recommend Rosa Mexicano if you are seeking a refreshing change from typical Mexican dining.

• Pros: Excellent food, Fresh, Great Service

02/09/09

DON'T Waist your money

by kereschme

What a disappointment. Who ever thinks this place is even OK,has never been any where else.Food ist HORRIBLE & OVERPRICED. The decore is a joke. I rather eat at Taco Bell.

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: Lousy food

12/23/08

give me a margarita and i'm happy

by lautumnh

having lived in texas, i know authentic mexican food. this isn't exactly it, but it's upbeat and delicious nonetheless. we always get seated promptly. they make the guacamole tableside, and it's fresh and yummy. the service is good and attentive. the vegetarian stuffed peppers are so yummy and enough for two people. their only frozen margarita is pomegranate, but it's pink and good. i like going here before catching a movie at atlantic station.

• Pros: fun atmosphere, good food and service
• Cons: only frozen margarita is pomegranate

07/17/08

A Great Surprise!

by luv4dance

I am a big fan of cheap yet amazing mexican food and the city has many places that keep me satisfied. So I've stayed away from this higher priced spot for a long time, until now. I needed a spot close by for a movie, so I finally decided to try it. They sat us promptly (had reservation) and our server was very nice. My date and I both ordered the pomegranate margarita- he liked it, I thought it tasted a bit bland. Now I am in college, so most liquor gets an okay from me, but I had to send this back. Our waiter looked at me like I was crazy, but I still had him bring me something else. He redeemed himself when he suggested his favorites, the Tablones and the Salmon en Manchamanteles. My date had the former and I had the salmon. Both were FABULOUS. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and had a melt in your mouth texture. The portions were large, hence we skipped apps and dessert, but we were both fully satisfied, and quite impressed. We will definitely be back, simply for the great food that really is on a different level than the other mexican restaurants I frequent.

• Pros: Fun atmosphere, excellent food
• Cons: Less than impressive margarita

04/25/08

Over rated, overpriced, its just okay

by mcoreo

Nothing special. $12 guac made with 1 avocado, menu not very large or varied. it was okay. I prob would not go back. i could take it or leave it. Much better places around atl.

• Pros: Different menu than what you get at regular latin restaurants
• Cons: Different menu than what you get at regular latin restaurants, too expensive for what you are getting

03/15/08

Very expensive for the food they serve

by advaitin

Went to Rosa for the first time yesterday. The guacamole prepared at the table side was great. But the good food ended there. Also, the guacamole was a bit overpriced at 12$. For the entrees we had peppers stuffed with goat cheese, mushrooms and spinach, and two soft tortillas stuffed with spinach and mushrooms. Both dishes were served in a bed of mexican tomato sauce. What really got to me was not that the food was mediocre (which it definitely was) but that we were paying a heck of a lot of money for it. The entrees were about 15$ each.

The spinach in both the dishes was too dense and under cooked. The stuffed peppers were too hot and not adequately compensated for by the flavors of the stuffing. The tomato sauce was the only redeeming factor. I pretty much dunked every morsel in the sauce.

The pomegranate margaritas were good, but really, when one goes to restaurants such as this one, you expect good food, not great cocktails.

Many of the smaller , less fancy mexican restaurants in Atlanta serve far better food, and more importantly purse friendly food.

Its possible that their meat based dishes are better, but then again an upscale restaurant cannot throw in vegetarian dishes into their menu purely as an after thought.

I would have considered going back there, if the prices were reasonable.

• Pros: ambience, friendly service
• Cons: average food, too pricey

03/06/08

Worst Restaurant Experience EVER

by Flyness

I frequent Atlantic Station often but never tried Rosa's. So last night a friend and I decided to try something new...BAD DECISION. The fact that I payed $18 on flavorless chicken enchilladas comprised of 3 flour tortillas about the size of a saucer and dark chicken meat...no cheese, no rice, not even lettuce (however, they tried to compensate for the lack of flavor by dousing the "enchilladas" with a disgusting green creamy cheese sauce) is ridiculous! I could have went to Moe's and gotten WAY more for $6. The decor is nice, the staff is friendly and helpful, but the FOOD IS HORRIBLE. Maybe I should have chosen something else on the menu, but I would have to PAY EXTRA FOR ANY SUBSTITUTION. Maybe my expectations were just too high...

• Pros: Friendly staff
• Cons: Wait time, food, overpriced, no substitutions

03/04/08

Has a bad rap.

by nuyearstar

I think this place has a bad rap, maybe because it''s Atlantic Station, but I've been here several times, and always had a great time. Is it Tex-Mex? No. Is it a restaurant that trying to find it's niche in a difficult city. Yes. The margarita's are strong and tasty. The food is different, but really really good. I've tried something different every time I've gone and overall really enjoyed all of it. I've had the salmon dish, and the steak taco's and the CEVICHE!!! It's to die for. So, bottom line, it's not for everyone, but try it and decide for yourself instead of listening to everyone else.

• Pros: Unique
• Cons: Crowded on the weekends.

03/01/08

Better Service at Taco Bell

by Shirrelle

Rosa Mexicano was an extreme disappointment. Please do not go to this place if you have parties over 4. They will not split bills but four ways. They leave you to count your bills on hands, toes, and calculators. The hostess informed us they can not pull tables together, so good luck if you want to seat 4 or more together. You must like everything you order, because management will not allow you to swap entries without paying for what you don't like and paying for a new dish. I would have much rather had 2 bean and cheese burritos, with a smile and friendlier service from Taco Bell.

02/23/08

Great food, great customer service and great atmosphere!

by Leighannp

My husband and I went to Rosa Mexicano for the first time last weekend. Although there was a line at the door, we had a reservation at were seated promptly at a great able. The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking. Although it is positioned right in the middle of Atlantic Station, while inside, you feel like you're in a completely different place. With High ceilings and beautiful Mexican decor throughout, you know that you are not in your average Mexican restaurant. The pomegranate margaritas are to die for and the guacamole that is made right at your table is a must! The menu was a little intimidating at first because although they have your traditional chicken and steak tacos, the menu is filled with so many mouthwatering choices, it's hard to decide just what to get. We ended to go for something outside of the box and I ordered lump crab meat enchiladas while my husband had red snapper. Two things that you would never expect at a Mexican restaurant, but it was absolutely wonderful! All in all the service was exceptional, the food was out of this world and we will definitely be going back again very soon!

• Pros: Food, drinks, service, atmoshphere
• Cons: parking