had a wonderful experience at Rosa Mexicano! I was in a rush and needed something satisfying, so I ordered Rosa's Signature Nachos. From the very first bite, they reminded me of the special treats my abuela would surprise me with after school. The nachos were absolutely delicious--perfectly prepared, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Rosa's Signature Nachos are truly exceptional and a standout dish that I would gladly order again. Highly recommended! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Name of restaurant. - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Subject: Formal Complaint: Unacceptable Service Experience - Rosa Mexicano (National Harbor) I am writing to formally log a complaint regarding a deeply disappointing dining experience at your National Harbor location. Having worked in the food and beverage industry for 25 years, I understand the operational challenges of a busy restaurant. However, the severe breakdown in service my family experienced while celebrating my 7-year-old child's birthday was entirely unacceptable. During our visit, we encountered the following issues: Severe Beverage Delays: After placing our initial order, we waited over 30 minutes for a simple Coke and a Margarita. The delay was so extreme that I had to physically get up, walk to the bar, and request our drinks directly from the bartender. Ignored Food Service: We experienced similar unacceptable delays receiving our meal, requiring additional follow-ups just to get our food delivered to the table. Dismissive Management: When I requested to speak with the manager, he offered a brief apology but took no effective action to rectify the situation or oversee the remainder of our service. Extended Delay for the Check: Following our meal, we were forced to wait an additional 45 minutes just to receive our final bill. Guests visit Rosa Mexicano expecting excellent food and service to match its prime location. To leave a family--especially one with a young child celebrating a birthday--waiting for extended periods at every stage of the meal fails to meet basic hospitality standards. I trust you will take this feedback seriously, review the staffing and management performance for that shift, and take the necessary steps to ensure future guests do not experience this level of neglect. I request a prompt response detailing how this matter will be addressed. Sincerely, Salvador a former chef read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

We had reservations for Friday night. The restaurant is positioned in a nice location but parking is not great. The restaurant itself requires renovation especially the men's bathroom which had broken tiles and faucet fixtures. Upon entrance, we were seated quickly, and our waitress was incredibly attentive and polite throughout the entire meal. We ordered some drinks to start, and they were excellent--we really enjoyed them. For our appetizer, we got the single order of guacamole. Unfortunately, it wasn't great; it was mostly just lacking flavor and needed lemon. For our main courses, we went with tacos, which turned out to be a bit of a mixed bag: * Birria Quesatacos: By themselves, these were honestly not great. They absolutely needed to be combined with the provided dipping sauce to be palatable, and the meat itself lacked basic seasoning. * Steak Tacos: These were decent and definitely the better of the two orders, but like the birria, they still needed more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. Overall, the main courses weren't outstanding and we decided to forgo dessert entirely. It is a nice spot with fantastic service and great drinks, but the kitchen needs to step up the seasoning to match the high quality of the staff. I would rate this restaurant a 3.0 read more

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I visited this restaurant for my birthday earlier this month and sat at the high top tables near the bar. The service and food was great and the portions were a good size. We had the passionfruit margaritas and I had the fried rice. Everything was very good, and I'll have to come back and check out more items on the menu. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Pomegranate frozen margarita - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Everything was perfect, and always is! I'm vegetarian and get the Nachos. They're very, very good. My nephew had tacos and enjoyed them as well. We had great service from the hostess stand at the time of arrival, to the server at our table, and of course the kitchen staff! Thanks Rosa Mexicano-National Harbor! We'll be back! read more

Located along the water at the National Harbor in Oxon Hills, there is no street parking and you'll have to find a nearby parking garage. A little further away is metered street parking. This is a bustling area with active traffic so pay attention to your surroundings. We visited on a Saturday night. Not a long wait to be seated but once we were seated, it felt like we were forgotten. The server (Mattie/Maddie?) brought chips and dip to the table. The outside of the bowl was wet and covered in crumbs. I dunno, maybe they had just washed the bowl and used it to dip into the chips? The water glasses were still warm from the dishwasher. More time went by before drink orders were taken. I opted for the pomegranate margarita. I wasn't asked if I wanted it on the rocks or frozen and it came as a slurry concoction with a poorly salted rim with their signature spicy salt. They don't have Tajin. They were out of calamari and I chose the grilled shrimp Alambre. It comes with sautéed spinach and Spanish rice. Upon delivery to the table, I paused as I thought the sauce over the shrimp was liquid cheese (not a fan of liquid cheese). Turns out, it's a mango puree that gave the shrimp a nice flavor. The plate must've been put in a broiler because some of the rice was crunchy, but not as warm as the other items on the same plate. Overall, the dish was fine. There is bar seating, an outdoor seating area if you'd like views of the water and the live performances they have adjacent to the building. Capable of solo diners, date night and group celebrations with enough notice to support. A military discount is available with proper ID. A lot of hustle and bustle during this visit. I'm unsure if it's the location, the time of day, or just one of those things. Nothing happened that I wouldn't return, but nothing happened that makes me want to return. The ladies room was in dire need of some attention. The sinks were covered in water, someone had filled the soap dispenser with water to get the last of the last, and the trash was overflowing. A real turn-off. I bid adios to Ross Mexicano and hope things improve. read more

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I had a great time while visiting Rosa Mexicano for lunch with a friend of mine. We were able to get seated because we booked a reservation through OpenTable. We had the blood orange spritzer and tableside guacamole which both were delicious. I ordered the roasted have chicken with Mexican rice and spinach with plantains and my friend ordered the jackfruit tacos. She is Vegan and enjoy everything. All of our food was made to order and our service was phenomenal. I will definitely be back. read more

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Came here for brunch on Saturday. You're not limited to brunch menu. Restaurant had nice views (natural light) with high ceilings. Nicely decorated interior. Service was semi-attentive. Lots of seating - seemed ADA friendly. Ordered: *Queso dip ($13) - my friend who doesn't like queso thought it was amazing. *Baja tacos ($17) - really yummy (some taco had too much lettuce/green), good size fish the price for 3 tacos seems eh. *Tres leches French toast ($18) - average (not anything amazing), could've skipped ordering, wouldn't order again. *Steak tacos ($22) - yummy (price for 3 seemed eh). *Guava colada ($7) was delicious - would absolutely order multiple of these since they were sooo good. Overall I think the pricing is not really worth the proportions (tacos), but the fish tacos and queso dip were good enough that I'd come back for those. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Tres Leches French Toast, Tacos Baja Style Fish, Tacos Steak. - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

I visited on a Friday for late lunch. I parked in one of the nearby garages and walked to the location. There was no wait and I sat at the bar, and it had a great view of the water and wheel. The bartender was so really friendly and attentive. I ordered a frozen margarita and the birria quesatacos. The portion was small and the price is pretty expensive; BUT I can confidently say that those were the BEST tacos I have ever eaten. This was great spot for lunch and I would love to return again. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Menu of my meal. The BEST!! - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Everything is a bit pricey here but that's what's expected for this area. I enjoyed my half chicken plate a lot! Everything was seasoned well and I really liked the mole sauce it came with and the raisin spinach, plantains, and rice! It also came with tortillas so it was definitely filling. I also really liked my mango mocktail! It was very refreshing and I liked the chia seeds in it too. Our waitress was nice and checked in on us. She did forget to bring straws though when I asked. Overall, this is a pretty good place to eat at in the area! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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I ordered this to take to my hotel room after day 1 of a conference. The service was nice. The lady who got my order for me was friendly. The food is okay. Not great. And certainly not worth $24. Guys, I only ordered an appetizer and some rice. I think I'm paying for overheard. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Flautas and rice. $24. Why LAWD WHY??? - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

We reserved a table for a large party. Everything went great! The food was really good also. Guacamole en molcajete 10/10 Fantastic table side guac. Birria quesatacos 9/10 Really good! A touch dry but the consommé dip really added that bit of moisture that it needed read more

Rosa Mexicano - Birria Quesatacos. - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Loved my meal here! I left with a happy tummy. I came here with 4 other people. They started off by giving us free chips and salsa. We got a double size guacamole to share. The portion size was so huge!! We ended up having to take some of the guac back with us because we couldn't finish it. I also got the birria quesatacos. It was my first time trying birria, and I personally really loved it. The meat was so tender and flavorful. Obviously I can't compare it to other birria tacos so take this review with a grain of salt. By the end of this meal, I was stuffed. Staff was very kind and helpful. Also it wasn't that busy for a weekend lunch. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Overpriced for what it is. The birria tacos were good but nothing spectacular. Unfortunately, it was not filling and for $22, felt like I did not get my money's worth. My mocktail was tasty too but not sure if it was worth the price either. Service was alright and the vibes seemed normal to me here. Definitely seems like a place that would capture tourists around the area. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Birria Quesatacos - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

The food and drinks were great. All the flavors were enjoyable and my drink had just the right amount of alcohol for an adult beverage. However I feel the restaurant could do a better job with cleanliness. It might help to have someone assigned to sweeping and wiping down tables and floor after guests leave,as tacos and nachos can get pretty messy. I sat in the bar area on a busy Saturday just FYI. Bartender very attentive and fast service! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Corn Tortillas (6). Chicken and shrimp fajitas Pomegranate margarita - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

The food was outstanding! Highly recommend, we will definitely be back if ever in the area again. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

While away on business and on Cinco de Mayo, I had another memorable meal here. My waitress, Bianca, was friendly, and the place was clean. I enjoyed the Mexican music. My tacos were flavorful, and so was my margarita, the Honey Badger. This was the perfect ending for a full day of travel. read more

Douglas is your go to waiter, such a great experience. The food was delicious as well.

Good flavor, good portion sizes, good service. The beef brisket enchiladas come with rice on the side which is really good with the enchilada sauce. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Enchiladas Beef Brisket. - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Our party of 8 easily found seating on the outdoor patio for Wednesday dinner. It was a great spot to enjoy the weather and good food with some people watching, too! We shared guac which was delicious. I also enjoyed the mushroom enchilada. Service was excellent. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Recommend making a reservation during peak hours or on the weekend. Very nice restaurant with a view of the water. It was a bit noisy the night we went. Several things on the menu looked good, but I ended up going with one of the specials. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and very personable. However, he was not as attentive as I would have hoped. The food was also a bit pricy. Overall, I would recommend. read more

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Food was delicious, waiter provided excellent service, restaurant was clean. Was able to hold conversation. Great atmosphere. Mocktails were delicious. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Enchiladas Beef Brisket - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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It was a last minute decision, but I decided to do bottomless brunch while I was at the harbor for a convention. I made a reservation with little effort and was even able to push it back last minute when my friend and I were running a little late. We went in and got settled right away. Our timing was perfect, as it was 1:30 and there was a 90 minute limit for bottomless brunch (which ends at 3:00). We could pick from mimosas, sangrias, frozen margaritas, bloody marys, and the La Tradicional which is a very fancy and yummy margarita on the rocks. I tried everything but sangrias and bloody marys, and loved them all. As my entree, I got the bacon, egg, & cheese torta. It was a solid, tasty sandwich. And I have to say overall I enjoyed everything. Was I blown away? Not necessarily... but did I love the vibes and how great the service was? Absolutely. As I said before, I wish the harbor was more accessible for me! read more

They need to take the French toast back to the drawing board. I had to return it after one bite. The other good my mother and I ordered was great though! The service was a bit slow, but polite. The ambiance is Mexican in style. On a separate occasion, I ordered the signature nachos and a side of beans and rice to go. It was prepared in a timely manner and it tasted delicious. read more

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If you come here for one thing, let it be the chips--they are the best and seriously addictive! I also loved that they make the guacamole right in front of you; it's so fresh. Personal preference: I thought it just needed a little extra squeeze of lime to make it perfect. The restaurant is really big with a nice ambiance and great service. Pro tip: Get the margarita pitcher, it's really good and perfect for a group! My fajitas were solid as well. Overall a great experience! read more

This place has the best guacamole I have ever tasted! They make it right in front of you in a molcajete and you can choose your spice level! I wasn't the biggest fan of the enchiladas as the red sauce had a marinara flavor, but that didnt take away from the rest of the wonderful dining experience. Our server was so kind and the food came out quickly! read more

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My partner & I came for brunch on a Sunday at noon. There were few people in the restaurant when we arrived. We were quickly greeted by the hostess and asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. It was a bit warm outside, but we noticed it was a bit warm inside as well. We voiced this to the hostess, who relayed it would be cooler in the main dining area. It seems they were having issues with the AC. So we chose to sit inside, were seated at a booth, and were quickly tended to. Who doesn't love Rosa Mexicano guacamole? It is SO GOOD! That's the first thing we ordered ... spicy guac! The salsa is good as well. My partner is a chips & salsa maniac. I'll handle the guac! She ordered a mimosa flight. I just ordered the mango mimosa. I could have gone for more champagne and less mango juice, but I'll take it. My partner ordered the huevos rancheros, and I got the bacon & egg torta. I think both orders were Rosa Mexicano's take on the dishes. The huevos rancheros didn't look like I expected them to look, but my partner really enjoyed them! The torta was tasty. The bun was very soft and flavorful. You can't go wrong with bacon & eggs! It also had a sauce, I don't recall what it was, but it added to the sandwich. It came with fries. Our server, Jose Aquilera, was very attentive. Our chip bowl was never empty, and whatever we needed, he was quickly there to provide. The guac is what seals the deal everytime! read more

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Four stars for the service! My server was awesome once she finally got to my table. I waited for about 15 minutes for anyone to come bring me water or take my order. By the time someone showed up, I was ready to order. Now, for the food. I used to come here, maybe once every month or two when I first moved to this area. I really enjoyed this restaurant then. I hate to say this, but it has definitely fallen off quite a bit. Chops and salsa: chips need a little bit more salt and the salsa is bland. Guac: healthy portion size. Very fresh ingredients. Made it your table. I needed a little bit of salt. Chicken enchiladas: this really hurt my feelings. I used to enjoy these, but I would say these were a solid 2.75 to 3 stars out of five. They were cold, and the flavor was nothing like I remember. These were not as good as they should've been or as they used to be. Tortilla soup: lots of chicken and avocado, but the base was giving a burnt/roasted flavor and it was very oily. I wouldn't repeat it. Overall, I think this is the type of restaurant that gets visited by the conference goers in the area. It's definitely not the type of place. I would recommend my friends and I go to anymore. The ambience inside is very busy. I do recommend making a reservation if you do want to go. Again, the staff is great and very nice, but they can be a bit slow at first and the food is really not worth the price unless you have a coupon or app doscount. read more

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Great food...and I'm from Texas! Location is great and I loved the walking area by the water. I had the Chicken enchiladas with charro beans. The green sauce was wonderful! Brisket enchiladas were great and well was the fish tacos. The guacamole was made at the table and was great! If you feel like Mexican food with a view, this is the place. read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience at Rosa Mexicano in National Harbor! The atmosphere was lively, the waterfront location was beautiful, and the food was excellent. A special thank you to our server, Ana, who was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. She provided outstanding service throughout our meal and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. The tableside guacamole was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and definitely a must-try. It was one of the highlights of our visit. If you're looking for great Mexican food, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere in National Harbor, I highly recommend Rosa Mexicano. We'll definitely be back! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Good for large groups and conveniently located next to the convention center. Decent mexican food, a bit pricey for the quality.

Staying at the Gaylord Convention Center around the corner, which has a few food options but not many, so we opted for this restaurant-- which we knew would be relatively good because we've gone to the one in Boston's Seaport several times. The queso with chihuahua cheese was pretty good. The frozen marg was really good. The tableside guac is a must! The birriaqueso tacos are pretty good. The salsa and chips that come complimentary are amazing! The house chips are so good. read more

Excellent choice for lunch, dinner, or just drinks. Beautiful bar and views. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Our food was amazing- queso fundido, table side guac, skirt steak, enchiladas, birria tacos and Mexican fried rice. I recommend them all! My only feedback is that the birria tacos were cheesier than others I have tried, but that may be great for others. Would come back again! read more

Service, food and ambiance was good. Steak tacos were a little dry but otherwise no complaints. Good place, would eat at again.

I love that this restaurant is by the water and is really nicely decorated. The food was also fresh and delicious. I will say, the server we had was a bit pushy in getting us to order things we didn't want. But overall I enjoyed the restaurant. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Taquitos Lobster - Mexican Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

It's a Friday afternoon, a little after 3pm. We came in and were seated immediately. We had window seats and had a nice view of the Harbor. Waitress gave us some salsa and chips while we waited to place our order. Chips have no salt and the salsa was edible. To drink I had a frozen mango margarita and he had the blood orange sunrise. We both enjoyed our drinks. They are known for some good guacamole. It is made in front of you and you can make suggestions for the ingredients in your guacamole. We asked for more onions and he had jalapeño added to his. The guacamole was so good. He had the salmon pipian. He commented that the green sauce was a bit overbearing. Maybe less of the sauce would have been great. The salmon and veggies were delicious. I had the red chile shrimp. The shrimp was a bit salty but it was okay. I also had the sweet fried plantain, that was delicious. You could add sour cream and cottage cheese on it. That wasn't a favorite addition of mine. Overall the experience was nice. I'd come back and try some more food. read more

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I have visited Rosa Mexicano before but this was my first time at this particular location. The service was okay, it did take a few minutes for my server to come over. I ordered the steak enchiladas which was served with a side of rice. The steak enchiladas were good. The rice was a little bland. I ordered the churros for dessert. They were served in a bag along with a raspberry and chocolate dipping sauce. I wish they had a caramel one! The churros were delicious. read more

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Do not waste your time here. I showed up and was seated before 7pm specifically for happy hour, but when I went to order right at 7, the server flatly told me it was over and refused to honor the pricing. Meanwhile I watched her clearly favor a table of what looked like her own friends or regulars, giving them the exact treatment she was denying me. It wasn't until I pushed back and pointed out I'd been there before 7 that she suddenly "found a way" to make it work. So the cutoff wasn't really a cutoff, it was selective enforcement depending on who was asking. Frustrating, unprofessional, and it left a genuinely bad taste before the food even arrived. If you're going to a restaurant expecting consistent service, this isn't the place. Won't be back. read more

I've been here a couple of times for business meals and it's not too bad. Definitely have some things on the menu that are misses, but the stuff that's good makes up for it in my opinion. The fresh guacamole is really good and it's a huge portion! We always order at least 3 of them for the table. I've ordered the birria tacos and was slightly disappointed due to how small the tacos are. They taste good but leave you wanting more. If you have chips and salsa before, it may be enough food. I personally prefer the fajitas. They have a lot more food and also taste really good. Careful though because they are really REALLY hot (temperature wise). I burned my tongue a little when I had them due to how hot the bowl stays. The churros for dessert was good if you're craving a little something sweet after your meal. The service here is typically good. We are typically a larger group so they're usually pretty quick for how many people we have. The server this past time was a little pushy on trying to get the group to order more drinks than we wanted. We kept insisting that we were good with our 2-3 drinks each. The ambiance is nice. They have some good decorations and they make good use of lighting to make it feel more fancy than it is. read more

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Overall a great experience for upscale Mexican food with a small hiccup that was quickly amended! Came here in March for a conference dinner. The price point is a lot steeper than a typical Mexican diner. However, the whole National Harbor area is expensive. We got appetizers of chips + guac and nachos. The guac was . We also had chicken enchiladas which were also delicious. For entree, I ordered Tampiquena which was recommended by the waitress. The steak was amazing. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the whole meal hot as my food mistakenly got cleared when I went to the bathroom. Luckily, the owner was kind enough to pack me a replacement meal to go, which I ate the following day. The churros as dessert were crunchy in the outside and soft on the inside. Very well done. The two sauces are strawberry and chocolate. I liked the chocolate more. Clean and upscale environment that's dimly lit. I'd rate this place a 4.5 if I could. read more

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