Rosa Garden City

5 months ago

“A new taco shop from the The Wylder group. I went for lunch on a Saturday so I expected it to be busy and there was about 20 people ahead of me in a line out the door yet within 20 minutes I already had food in my hand so the line moves pretty quick. It's about $3.99 per taco or $14 for 3 tacos with rice and beans. The tacos were all great, the rice and beans could use some work, the rice specifically had no flavor. The bean and cheese burrito was good, good ratio of the two. I also had the frozen spicy passion fruit margarita, and for only $7.99 for that it was pretty good. They could use some outdoor seating but the inside is still pretty spacious with lots of seating and an open concept kitchen with a window view into the prep kitchen too.“

4 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

“Rosa will do well, but not because the food is good (it's just okay, more below). There are at least three legit Mexican restaurants within 5 minutes of Rosa that are MUCH better quality and a lot less money. But they're not "a scene" and don't have a vibe. Rosa will thrive because of walkability (parking is a total shiyatshow, be careful not to get towed parking in front of a trailer home), the water park and greenbelt, and because, well, HIPSTERS. It's a nice meeting place to see and be seen. Lots of selfies being taken here! Probably a good date place. We counted 18 employees early Friday night. It's great to see people employed! Line out the door. Flannel shirts, trucker hats, tattoos and piercings everywhere. I liked it. I'm sure the old school Garden City toothless residents absolutely hate it. FYI, my dad and uncle are OG GC toothless white trash so I can say these mean things. We ordered two taco plates and one drink. See picture. It came to about $34 before they spin the register screen around for you to tip. Yep, tipping before you eat, tipping for counter service, tipping just for the privilege of paying $34. As for the food... Our chicken taco was SO DRY AND SALTY. An hour after leaving Rosa we were thirstier than a Western States 100 racer. Everyone had a chicken taco, and we all grimaced at the same time. The other tacos were "hearty" and filling. Oh, Rosa tacos are $4 ala carte. Tacos at nearby Mexican shops are $2 (I ate tacos nearby the day before at a non-hipster place). Our side of rice and beans were just okay. I'd go back to Rosa to meet friends. I wouldn't order the $5 soft serve ice cream dessert. I'd get a taco plate and water. I'd park at my secret spot a few blocks away. But when craving Mexican food in GC there are so many better options. *I've attached photo of 6 tacos from Campos. Cost me less than $13 and they have drinks in the store freezer. And they were not overloaded with salt.“

3 out of 5 stars

3 months ago

“Got 3 skirt tacos to go in a meal with a canned drink. Then went back for the homemade horchata, tortillas and salsa. The tacos were tasty - definitely needed the salsa I bought to take home. I'm not sure what the in restaurant sauce options are. It was a little spendy. I happened to be in the neighborhood. Good customer service and very very fast and full of meat tacos. I wouldn't come from out of town to go. 3 starts because I have a stomach ache after the tacos settled in. Id recommend trying it, maybe not buying so much like I did. (Didn't eat my entire order, just the steak upset my stomach but I don't think it'll be that way for everyone.)“

3 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

“Must try imo!! This will be a staple in the area. It's a little spendy for fast casual but it's well worth it. Food is top quality, atmosphere is great, Service is awesome. They make their own tortillas. Food is ready crazy fast. Cold brew horchata... yooo“

5 out of 5 stars

6 months ago

“We parked and immediately smelled deliciousness in the air! Service was courteous, food was fast, super fresh and delicious! The homemade tortillas were SO good. The salsas lacked any spice but had great flavor. The steak taco, al pastor taco and barbacoa tacos were all wonderful. Beans and rice were also a hit. We’ll definitely be back.“

5 out of 5 stars