Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

4.2

1577 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Kid-friendly
Great for creative cocktails

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
Website
http://RosaMexicano.com/
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.

Location
60 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

New Year's Eve Set Menu
Dec 31, 2024 only
It’s time to say adios to 2024 and hola to 2025! Enjoy 4 courses and a prosecco toast for $75pp. Additional drinks, tax and gratuity not included.

Popular dishes

Chilaquiles Divorciados$19.00
Two eggs over chilaquiles in salsa roja and salsa verde "divorced" by black beans. Topped with avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, crema v
Bacon Egg and Cheese Torta$18.00
Applewood smoked bacon, Chihuahua cheese, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, waffle fries
Migas Omelet$19.00
Tortilla and egg omelet filled with Mexican cheese, roasted mushrooms in chile pasilla, epazote, salsa verde, chile roasted potatoes v
Steak and Eggs$29.00
8oz Grilled Certified Angus Beef® NY strip steak, Two eggs any style, chile roasted potatoes, cambray onions, with rajas, queso fresco, salsa molcajete. Served with flour tortillas
Huevos Rancheros$18.00
Two eggs with salsa ranchera, sliced avocado, crema, Cotija cheese, refried bean tostadas with chile roasted potatoes v
Chorizo and Egg Quesadilla$17.00
Two eggs, chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, crema, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese. Served with rice and beans v
Tres Leches French Toast$19.00
Blackberry-maple compote, canela powdered sugar, tres leches soak on the side v
Churro Bites$8.00
Mini churros made beignet style in canela powdered sugar and served with café con leche y chocolate sauce
Classic$16.00
Made fresh to order with warm corn tortilla chips and housemade roasted tomato salsa
Double$29.00
Made fresh to order with warm corn tortilla chips and housemade roasted tomato salsa
Grilled Pineapple Pico de Gallo v$4.00
Bacon and Cotija$5.00
Lump Crab Meat a la Mexicana$9.00

Beverages

Morning Glory$13.00
A frozen Mexican twist on an Aperol spritz
La Tradicional Margarita$15.00
Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, organic agave nectar, salt rim + House Tres Chiles Tincture to make it spicy
Frozen Margarita$14.00
Available on the rocks Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, salt rim
Pomegranate
our signature cocktail since 1984. Lime | Mango | Strawberry | Blood Orange | Guava
Bloody Mary or María$12.00
Choice of vodka or tequila, tomato juice, horseradish, cholla, pickled jalapeño, jicama
Classic Mimosa$12.00
Cava and fresh squeezed orange juice + mango to make yours tropical
Red or White Sangría$11.00
Porta Palo red or white wine, apricot brandy, Triple Sec, fresh fruit

What 1,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bergen
Kid-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.

1,577 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time, great food and awesome drinks! Would definitely return
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Kimberly
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Understaffed. Three of the 7 entrees came out wrong. Our drinks took forever to arrive and when they did were incorrect. They were terrible, so not something we could wrk with but then to replace with what we actually ordered was an additional 15-20 min. Unfortunately an overall bad experience; we will not be returning and I would not recommend.
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Bruce
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Great for families, but not great for a date night. Overall design of the interior space felt more like a cafeteria, definitely not an intimate aesthetic if that's what you're looking for. Decor looked cheap. Food was great and packed with flavor, although our appetizer came out 10 minutes after our main course. Aside from that, service was good and our waiter was attentive. Would not return for dine-in but would consider takeout in the future.
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Jessie
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was empty and cold. Waiter was new but very kind. Food was better than expected.
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David
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
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 on December 9, 2024
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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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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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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Melissa
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
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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Vinod
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
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
Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Vinod, Thank you for your review and for highlighting both the service and the tableside guacamole. We're sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations, particularly the fajitas. Your feedback is important, and we will take action to look into these concerns. We appreciate your insights and hope you might consider visiting us again for a better experience. Sincerely, Rosa Mexicano Team
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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.
Rosa Mexicano - Riverside SquareResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Erin, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your visit. It's important to us that every detail is attended to, from your order to the service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will look into your concerns to ensure improvements are made. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Rosa Mexicano Team
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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 4.2 stars by 1577 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

60 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Additional information

Cross street
Route 4
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://RosaMexicano.com/
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.

Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Guacamole Tasting

Pomegranate

Mexican Sodas

Brunch

Chilaquiles Divorciados$19.00

Bacon Egg and Cheese Torta$18.00

Migas Omelet$19.00

Steak and Eggs$29.00

Huevos Rancheros$18.00

Chorizo and Egg Quesadilla$17.00

Tres Leches French Toast$19.00

Churro Bites$8.00

Classic$16.00

Double$29.00

Grilled Pineapple Pico de Gallo v$4.00

Bacon and Cotija$5.00

Lump Crab Meat a la Mexicana$9.00

Beverages

Morning Glory$13.00

La Tradicional Margarita$15.00

Frozen Margarita$14.00

Pomegranate

Bloody Mary or María$12.00

Classic Mimosa$12.00

Red or White Sangría$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square restaurant rated?

Is Rosa Mexicano - Riverside Square currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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