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Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

4.3
4.3
1573 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
A photo of Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square restaurant

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

4.3
$30 and under
Mexican
Hackensack

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
Our first Rosa Mexicano in New Jersey is located at The Shops at Riverside in Bergen County. The 160-seat restaurant features a spacious bar and lounge area, as well as outdoor and private dining options. Under the creative direction of architect and designer Timothy Higgins. 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 the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard, who was a world traveler, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 489-9100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron Barredo
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com and 516-474-8308.
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com or 516-474-8308.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hackensack
  • Cross Street
    Route 4
  • Parking details
    There are designated 10 minute pick up parking spots for Take Out as well as many parking spaces near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus 756 Fort Lee (exact fare, $5.55) to Hackensack Ave and Commerce Square, walk to The Shops at Riverside Square straight on Hackensack Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosa Mexicano at Riverside Square offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with "authentic & delicious" cuisine and "top notch" cocktails. Highlights include flavorful tacos, fresh guacamole, and delectable desserts. Despite occasional service challenges, many patrons praise the "outstanding" service and return for special occasions. The lively atmosphere enhances the dining experience.

1,573 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very expensive for mediocre food. Next time we have a movie we could spend the same money at Morton’s
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded 3 days ago
    Dear David, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience at Rosa Mexicano. We appreciate your thoughts about the pricing and quality of the food. It's important for us to provide a great dining experience, and your comments will be reviewed by our team to see how we can improve. We value your input and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable meal in the future. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano Team

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  2. Theresa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My family’s experience was not like anything in the past. We had not had dinner at Rosa in quite a while and will not be back after a very disappointing food experience. The guacamole was put in the middle of our table with a big wooden spoon. I thought it was for serving maybe, but realized it was meant to stir the ingredients together. There were so many chopped onions and checks of avocado thrown in the bowl. We did have the server prepare the dish , however he might have been new and not trained correctly. The rest of our meal was just okay. Sauce on my husband dish was too sweet and a bit smothered in the sauce. Was definitely overpriced for the quality of the food.

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  3. Nuphar

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the dinner. Benny our server was fantastic and really attentive to everything. We hadn’t been in years so it was nice to come back and still enjoy the quality of the food
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on November 26, 2024
    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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  4. Melissa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great but the bathrooms were really dirty, no toilet paper, just wasn’t a great part of the experience

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  5. Vinod

    New York City

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre Mexican food. Good service, however. Tableside guacamole and drinks are good. However the food is not very impressive particularly the fajitas. You can definitely get much better food for significantly less money and many other places. Not as posh as the one I’ve been to in Manhattan, but again same food

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  6. Erin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Spicy sauce was requested to be on the side and came on food. Was not given beans and rice till almost done with tacos. Asked for water and that came after the bill.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t appreciate the Host seating us at a table when I requested a booth. Then she lied and said she had many reservations of 4 people. There was so many tables of 4 open ALSO there was a couple (2ppl) sitting at a booth. Nonetheless, food was really good and my waiter had great customer service.
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on November 20, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience at Rosa Mexicano. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and received great service from your waiter. However, we apologize for the seating issue and any miscommunication regarding your booth request. Your feedback is important to us, and we will address this with our team to improve our guest experience. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the seating and service you expect. Sincerely, The Rosa Mexicano Team

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our family has been coming to this restaurant over the years to celebrate special occasions and this time our experience was so disappointing. The restaurant was clearly understaffed so the service slow. Our waiter was nice but was too busy to check on us. Having worked in the service industry I don’t fault the wait staff because they can only manage what they can and they work hard. It’s management’s responsibility to ensure there’s enough coverage to make sure their guests have a good experience. When the food finally arrived every meal was cold. At this point we just wanted to eat and leave. This unfortunately is our last time coming to this restaurant.
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on November 20, 2024
    Dear Valued Customer, I sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had at Rosa Mexicano. It's disheartening to hear about the slow service and cold food, especially during such special occasions. Your understanding of the challenges faced by our staff is appreciated, and I assure you that we are committed to addressing these issues to improve our service. Thank you for your feedback, and I hope you might reconsider visiting us in the future for a better experience. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano Team

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  9. Charles

    New York City

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were good, but the service was very slow

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  10. Humberto

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Since it was Dia de los Muertos, I had high hopes for the menu, but I was let down. The options were the same as the regular diner menu, offering nothing special for this festive occasion. It felt like a false advertisement. The food quality was declining, even though we had to return the item we ordered. I suspect that the chefs aren’t tasting their dishes before serving them. They should also include more vegetarian options.
    Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on November 20, 2024
    Dear Humberto, Thank you for your review and for sharing your thoughts about your experience at Rosa Mexicano during Dia de los Muertos. We appreciate your feedback regarding the menu options and the quality of the food. It’s important to us that our customers feel celebrated during special occasions, and we’re sorry to hear we fell short. Your comments about vegetarian options and the need for tasting dishes will be shared with our culinary team. We hope to better meet your expectations in the future. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano

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FAQs

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 489-9100.

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square is rated 4.3 stars by 1573 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square restaurant

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

4.3
$30 and under
Mexican
Hackensack

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

60 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Route 4
  • Neighbourhood
    Hackensack
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are designated 10 minute pick up parking spots for Take Out as well as many parking spaces near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus 756 Fort Lee (exact fare, $5.55) to Hackensack Ave and Commerce Square, walk to The Shops at Riverside Square straight on Hackensack Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron Barredo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 489-9100
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com and 516-474-8308.
  • 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 Michelle Rosenberg at mrosenberg@rosamexicano.com or 516-474-8308.
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