Rosas Mexican Food

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Rosa's Mexican Food in Tucson is a one star Mexican restaurant. They're still working to earn their stars. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. The service is terrible.

User Reviews of Rosas Mexican Food

Yelp.com Review - by Jaye V.

4.0 of 5 stars. On our one night, one day stay in Tucson while visiting my bestie, she forced us to go to her favorite Mexican place: Rosas's. If I wasn't still full from our lunch at Ghini's, I probably would've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alma B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Seriously? This restaurant has a four star average rating? Ahhh, where do I begin?The first time I heard about Rosa's it wasn't a recommendation, it was a complaint from someone that had gotten a job...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andy b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have always loved Rosa's. Say what you want about the grease, about the americanization. If you want genuine Mexican food, go to Mexico. I have the #15 Red Beef, Enchilada Style with a margarita on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Colin is right about how everyone has their favorite mexican food place in Tucson. This is not my favorite place, to be honest, I'd be hard pressed to name my actual favorite. I do think they serve...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gaby M.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I have been to Rosa's before and remembered it well. They serve really tasty chips though I wish the salsa had more chunk to it. I decided to head back for lunch and ordered a cheese crisp to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Mexicans in Tucson all seem to have their favorite places that they insist are absolutely the best in the city. I worked with some Mexican women who insisted that Rosa's was, hands-down, the best in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

5.0 of 5 stars. In all the years I lived in Tucson, I found no better place for Mexican food than Rosa's. They have a great selection and I have never left hungry or unsatisfied.The seating is cramped and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Simon E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Chile rellenos in the Tucson Area rated according to the Homeland Security Advisory System with three word descriptors.Rosa's: really shiny cheese. BlueSee photos.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I should preface this by saying that I am usually not a big fan of mexican food because few places actually make quality mexican food in my opinion. My wonderful friend Maria took us here for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Arrogant staff, bad service, ok food

My wife and I went here a few times when we moved into the area. Our first experience was pretty good. The food was good, but the service was very slow. It was down hill from there on. We have tried this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first thing I was told upon arriving to Tucson?ROSA'S.Apparently I *had* to come here, and we were going to go at least four times during my stay (it didn't happen, by the way). Day one came and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gal p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Upon reading all the reviews raving about the salsa at Rosa's, I obviously had to try it. And the people didn't lie -- the salsa truly was excellent. It was my main, however, which left something to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Countess A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I was told that this was standard fare in Tucson for good Mexican food. I was sooo excited by going here.. unfortunately, I was dissapointed.If you like oily food.. this is the place to go. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Amazing Mexican Food by Callie W. at InsiderPages

Rosa's has authentic delicious Mexican food. The prices are reasonable and the menu is extensive. Be prepared for a wait on most nights, especially weekends.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jason s.

5.0 of 5 stars. ok, i had to write this. even though i've been doling out a few too many of the coveted "cinco estrellas" lately... this guy "Pierre Trudeau" really pissed in my lime-aid. his review must have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pierre Trudeau I.

2.0 of 5 stars. Average, Americanized Mexican food. Below average salsa that tends to entertain tourists with a gimmicky preparation style. If you're into both of those things, I guess you'll dig Rosa's.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ami D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious! I always get tamales but my friends have ordered chimichangas and loved it. As per the other reviews, the avocado enchiladas are another fav of my friend circle. Also, the salsa is great! I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice A.

5.0 of 5 stars. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best Mexican restaurant in the US. I live in SF and have mex food daily, but still think of how my mouth waters for Rosa's margaritas.... the homemade salsa.......
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

3.0 of 5 stars. We came to Rosa's on a tip from some local climbers and were not disappointed. Good cheap tasty Mexican with spicy salsa and plenty of cheese melted over the sauces. The avocado enchilada was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very good cheap mexican food. Better tacos are hard to come by. Very friendly family run staff. There are a lot of bad mexican food places to get trapped into in Tucson, Rosas is not one of them.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sorry Rosa's, you're just not that great.The salsa is really tasty but after four years of eating here, nothing really excites me. Honestly, I typically regret having eaten here because the food just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The chips and salsa were awesome as has been mentioned before, and although the menu says no refills on sodas, they gave us refills. I had the carne asada burro enchilada style. The meat was good, not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bear R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had this problem before... Which is better? Rosa's or Mi Nidito's? I never knew because I haven't had them both, back-to-back, before. But I've done it, and man, when you eat these two places in one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicholas H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is THE place for no-nonsense, authentic Mexican food in Tucson!Along with the original El Charro Cafe, I take out-of-towners who have never experienced real Mexican food to Rosa's. The chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Average place. Above average Cheese Chrisp. My only requirement for a positive review is that something on the menu is perfected. Rosa's perfected the cheese chrisp. So it gets my blessing.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

THE BEST CARNE SECA IN THE CITY. I ALWAYS TAKE A PINT OF SALSA HOME WITH ME SINCE I AM THERE! I DRIVE 20 MILES 2X A MONTH FOR THEIR FOOD! IT IS THE FAVORITE FOR MY WIFE, DAUGHTER AND SON AS WELL. ASK FOR...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Cute little Mexican restaurant by Alexis L. at InsiderPages

If you love authentic Mexican food and margaritas, then you'll love this restaurant. I love this restaurant because of the personal service, cheaper prices and did I mention the margaritas?!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Terrrible Service, Arrogant staff - average Mexican Food

Restaurant has great salsa ... after that it is all downhill. Last time I was there, the server brought out the wrong order (a beef chimichanga) - not once but twice. First time it was a chicken burro, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mick S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This might be the best mexican food I've had. Maybe my expectations were down because of the location - but I was absolutely blown away. Great service - you get the sense that the whole family is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Slow service, unfriendly staff and terrible food!

I recently went to Rosa's Restaurant, and surprising enough I found a rubber band in my bean burrito! I was speechless, I told the waiter (who speaks absolutely no English) but by then I just wanted to get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Despite there being empty tables, the waitstaff didn't seem to notice us, or anyone else whose names were on the waiting list. After about 15 minutes I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J. Louise R.

4.0 of 5 stars. FOOD SO GOOD YOU WILL WANT TO PUT YOUR FACE IN THE PLATE AND LICK IT CLEAN! Rosas satisfies this veggie's craving for good, no-nonsense mexican food. Crisp, cold beer(s) with hot, savory, fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The beans alone here are enough to die for. Probably the best Americanized Mexican food there is, but lacks the historic atmosphere of the downtown El Charro.But I still probably came here more then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by guillermo r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another off the beaten path, locally owned restaurant that delivers a fine product.....Rosa's is a winner.Great shredded beef tacos, and melt in your mouth cheese enchidadas......as good as I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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great authentic Mexican food in bustling atmosphere

Sometimes TOO busy, but there's a reason. Rosa's serves terrific food, traditional Mexican with their own marvelous salsa and some of their own twists, like the combo plates, including David's Special, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laine P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've searched high and low for a place that can compare to Rosa's! It is the best Mexican Food in the world. It is family owned, and many of the dishes are named after the family. A great place,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Traitional Mexican Food by Melissa E. at InsiderPages

If you growing up in Tucson or you know good mexican food - you have been here and if you haven't you are missing out. I love everything on their menu. The atmosphere is great and the staff are amazing. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went on a Friday night and the veggie chimichanga was sooo good. My date had the veggie tacos which were okay. Not too shabby... but he even loved the Chimichanga. It's huge... and more than ample...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Junior S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Mexican food I have ever had. The two things I miss most about Tucson are UA Basketball and Rosa's. The carne asada tacos are what makes it so great. Their salsa and cheese crisp are also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I lived in Tucson, I frequented Rosa's and was treated like a guest of honor. Chicken enchiladas burrito was awsome as was everything else I tried. My water was always full!!! El Charro's food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karlina P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come here at least once a week, and I LOVE it. The staff is short, but quick, and the food is great! I love their shredded beef chimi, Ortega style. My bf highly recommends George's Special too!When...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jae C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I get a chance to go to Tucson, I make a point to stop by Rosa's. It is my favorite. Mm. You cannot go wrong with Green Chile con Carne as a burrito and make sure to ask for either enchilada...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Destroyer Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good salsa and chips, very fast service, nice atmosphere, but can be noisy. Not the all-time greatest food, but if you want yummy things drowned in cheese, this is the place for you. The chile...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dot S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We love Mexican food and we just found this little restaurant two weeks ago. It is by far the best Mexican food in Tucson and we have lots of it here. They have been in business over 30 years. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the finest Mexican food on the planet. I love the chips and salsa, which I unfailingly get two or three baskets of with my party. I love the Limeade, which is something that out east, nobody...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Good food but Rosa needs to clean house

The food is excellent, especially the chicken chimichanga with guacamole. Crispy on outside, moist and succulent on the inside. The salsa has just enough kick to make it interesting. However, the staff almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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nothing special

I was really disappointed in this place. I was expecting great things but all I got was oversalted, overpriced, poorly served disgusting food. The salsa was on the same lines as something you get in a jar from...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J. Marshall H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rosa's rules. They don't make you pay for chips and salsa, that's silly. Although, I would pay for their chips and salsa. So I guess it isn't that silly. You can buy it in pints or some other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Authentic delicious amazing mexican food by Tom O. at InsiderPages

So if your idea of mexican food is Taco Bell or baja fresh, check yourself before you wreck yourself and dont come here. This is authentic mindblowing mexican food. Their tamales are the best. Their chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by .. AQP ..

1.0 of 5 stars. making you pay for the chips and salsa at a sit-down mexican restaurant in tucson is a serious blight on your rating in my eyes.i haven't been in ages, cuz why would i... but i think i liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Best Chili Relleno in Sonora

I have lived in AZ all my life. I had a dollar for every Mexican joint I've dined in from Nogales to Page and Yuma to Springerville I could open my own place. I have never had a more delicious chili. The chili...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick D.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a great restaurant. This place is great for families and large groups and makes wonderful food to boot. Come here and get great service every time! Prices are on par and food is excellent!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva S.

5.0 of 5 stars. angelina's specialand limeade, please!!my family still raves about this place 3 years later!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Great food, awful service

Rosa's has some of the best Mexican food I've tasted in Tucson (which is saying a lot!). The salsa is excellent and my burrito was nearly perfect. Rosa's is a small, busy, and popular -- and the food ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food, close to me. One of the better Mexican restaurants in its area. Nothing of important note other than good food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly A.

5.0 of 5 stars. An expanding Mexican restaurant with a family-run feel. All of the food is yummy (especially the carne seca) and the service is excellent. I came here with many large groups and was never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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GREAT

I have been in Tucson for just over a year. Of course I have eaten alot of mexican food BUT!!! ROSAS was wonderful. The food was cooked just right...all side dishes/sauces were just the right amount. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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Great Family Run Restaurant

This is a great family run Mexican restaurant. Rosa oversees the daily operations. The food is excellent. The level of custome service and attention is extremely high.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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Wcities

can willie nelson, zz-top and johnny cash be wrong? they've visited this colorful cafe operated by the ortega family and are noted on the dining room's "plaque of fame" maybe they come for the chiles rellenos...
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