First Avenue

table decor on dining tables at Rosa Mexicano in First Avenue, NY

Hours & Location

1063 1st Avenue,
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-7407

RESTAURANT HOURS:

DINNER • Sunday, 3 pm - 10 pm
Monday, 4 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday - Wednesday, 4 pm - 10:30 pm
Thursday - Friday, 4 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday, 3 pm - 11:30 pm
HAPPY HOUR • Monday - Friday, 4 pm - 7 pm
BRUNCH • Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am - 3 pm

DELIVERY HOURS:

Sunday - Wednesday, 11:30 am - 10 pm
Thursday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 11 pm

The Original

Our flagship location has remained a perennial favorite of New York for 35 years. Having opened its doors on First Avenue in September of 1984, it received a glowing review shortly thereafter from The New York Times - and the rest is history.

Old world charm enhances the dining experience through authentic Mexican colors and rustic folk art – many of which were collected personally by our founder Josefina Howard. Enjoy our fresh corn tortillas made on the comal in the dining room and surround yourself with the sizzle of steaks on the open fire grill.

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Frozen Margaritas

Pomegranate: Our signature cocktail since 1984, | Or choose: Lime, Mango, Strawberry or Passion Fruit. | Prepared with Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime, flor de sal rim.

$13.75
La Tradicional

Blanco tequila, lime, organic agave, flor de sal rim.

$14

add house tres chiles tincture to make it spicy
Mezcalisco

Fidencio Clásico mezcal, Corazón blanco tequila, lime, organic agave, house-blended orange bitters, guajillo-sal de gusano rim.

$15
Mango Chile

Blanco tequila, mango, lime, organic agave, guajillo flor de sal rim.

$14.50
La Única

Corralejo reposado tequila, Gran Gala, lime, agave, lime flor de sal rim.

$16
Sotol Storm

La Higuera sotol, lime, orgeat, ginger beer, bitters.

$15
Margarita al Gusto

There’s no cocktail more symbolic of Mexico than the margarita. Ours features your spirit of choice and all-natural ingredients – organic agave nectar, hand-squeezed lime and one of our house-made salts – letting each one shine. | Salt Rim: Guajillo Chile, Lime, Hibiscus, Cinnamon Sugar, Black Lava, Flor de Sal

$16

Tequila Milagro Reposado

Mezcal Montelobos

Sotol La Higuera

Add Grand Marnier float $2
Paloma Negra

El Jimador blanco tequila, grapefruit juice, Mr. Black cold brew liqueur, lime, Jarritos grapefruit soda, black lava salt rim.

$14
Spicy Cucumber

Jalapeño-serrano-infused Corralejo blanco tequila, cucumber juice, basil, lemon, guajillo chile flor de sal rim.

$15.50
Margarita Al Pastor

Fidencio Clásico mezcal, El Jimador silver tequila, pineapple, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, lime, savory sugar rim.

$15
Josefina

Casa Noble crystal tequila, pomegranate, hibiscus, lime, orchid essence, guajillo-black lava flor de sal rim.

$15.50
La Suprema

Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, lime, organic agave, lime flor de sal rim.

$17
Dos Agaves

Barrel-aged for 5 weeks, Corralejo blanco tequila, Fidencio Clásico mescal, Cointreau, house-blend orange and grapefruit bitters.

$16

Mojito Michoacán

Charanda, Flor de Caña rum, mint, lime, soda.

$13.50
Cocojito

Flor de Caña rum, mint, Kalani coconut, coconut milk, canela-infused agave, lime.

$14.50
Buena Vibra

Tiki inspired - Uruapan Charanda Mexican rum, Corazón tequila, passion fruit, falernum, vanilla, orgeat and Peychaud’s bitters.

$14
El Viejo

Jack Daniel´s whiskey, canela-infused agave, Aztec chocolate bitters, orange oils

$14
Negroni #5

Aviation gin, Montelobos mezcal, Campari, Mr. Black cold brew liqueur.

$16

Add house tres chile tincture to make spicy

Bottled Beers

Corona, Corona Light, Modelo Negra, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Dos Equis Amber, Clausthauler Non-Alcohol

$8
Rotating Regional Brew

$8
Michelada

Modelo Especial, lime, Cholula, Worcestershire, chile de árbol and guajillo salted rim.

$9
Non Alcoholic Michelada

$9

Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea

20 oz. pitcher. House-made hibiscus-grenadine, iced tea.

$6
Cucumber-Mint Refresco

Fresh cucumber juice, mint, lemon, sparkling water.

$7
Spicy Pineapple-Passion Fruit Punch

Pineapple juice, passion fruit, chile-infused agave, lemon.

$7
Mango-Ginger Refresco

Mango purée, lemon, chia seed, ginger beer.

$7
Yucatán Colada

Coconut milk, pineapple juice, orgeat, orange juice, lemon.

$7

tree nut
Agua Fresca

Made fresh daily.

$4.50
Mexican Sodas

Jarritos: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Tamarind | Mexican Coca-Cola

Pinot Grigio Principato, Trentino, IT

$10

$38
Sauvignon Blanc Haras, Maipo Valley, CL

$12

$46
Sauvignon Blanc Kim Crawford, Marlborough, NZ

$50
Albariño Paco & Lola. Rias Baixas, ES

$45
Chardonnay Los Vascos, Central Valley, CL

$12

$46
Chardonnay Sonoma-Cutrer, “Russian River”, Sonoma, CA

$16

$60
Chenin Blanc

L.A. Cetto, Baja, MX

$11

$42
Riesling Saint M, Pfalz, DE

$12

$46

Prosecco Valdo Brut DOC, Veneto, IT. 187 ml.

$15
Cava Pere Ventura Tresor Brut Reserva, Cava DO, ES

$38
Brut Rosé Cote Mas Cremant Rosé Brut, Languedoc, FR

$50

Pinot Noir Erath, Willamette Valley, OR

$15

$52
Pinot Noir Meiomi, Sonoma, CA

$69
Tempranillo

Sierra Blanca, Baja, MX

$13

$50
Tempranillo Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva, La Rioja, ES

$60
Malbec

Trapiche Oak Cask, Mendoza, AR

$12

$42
Malbec

Doña Paula Estate, Mendoza, AR

$46
Red Blend

Don Luis Terra Selección Reservada, Baja, MX

$56
Cabernet Sauvignon

Merf, Columbia Valley, WA

$13

$50
Cabernet Sauvignon

Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA

$95

La Venenosa Costa

Rhodacantha

$12

$21
La Venenosa Sierra Del Tigre

Maximiliana

$16

$28
La Venenosa Tabernas

Refer to bottle in house

$10

$16

Sierra Norte Single Barrel

Native Black Corn

$10

$17
Sierra Norte Single Barrel

Native Yellow Corn

$10

$17

1800

$8

$13
Avión

$9

$15
Casa Dragones Joven

$27

$50
Casa Noble

$9

$14
Casamigos

$10

$16
Chamucos

$8

$13
Chinaco

$9

$14
Clase Azul

$11

$19
Código Rosa

$11

$18
Corazón

$8

$13
Corralejo

$8

$13
Don Fulano Fuerte

$10

$17
Don Julio

$9

$15
El Jimador

$8

$12
Espolón

$8

$13
Fortaleza

$9

$14
Fortaleza Still Strength

$10

$16
Gran Centenario

$8

$12
Herradura

$9

$15
Mi Campo

$8

$13
Milagro

$8

$13
Milagro Select Barrel

$10

$16
Ocho Estate

$9

$14
Patrón

$10

$16
Riazul

$9

$14
Siete Leguas

$9

$14
Tapatío 110

$9

$15
Tromba

$8

$13

1800

$9

$15
Casamigos

$11

$18
Cazadores

$9

$15
Chamucos

$9

$14
Clase Azul

$14

$24
Corazón

$9

$14
Corazón Buffalo Trace Barrel

$10

$16
Corralejo

$9

$14
Don Julio

$10

$16
Espolón

$9

$14
Fortaleza

$10

$16
Gran Centenario

$10

$15
Herradura

$10

$16
Maestro Dobel Diamante

$10

$16
Milagro

$9

$14
Milagro Select Barrel

$10

$17
Ocho Estate

$9

$15
Roca Patrón

$11

$19
Siete Leguas

$9

$15

1800

$10

$16
Casa Noble

$11

$18
Casamigos

$12

$21
Clase Azul

$39

$75
Corazón

$9

$15
Corralejo

$9

$15
Don Julio

$11

$18
Don Julio 1942

$16

$29
Espolón

$10

$16
Fortaleza

$11

$18
Gran Centenario

$10

$16
Herradura

$11

$18
Herradura Ultra

$12

$19
Milagro

$10

$16
Patrón

$12

$20
Riazul

$10

$16
Siete Leguas

$10

$16

Avión Reserva 44

$20

$36
Casa Noble 5 Year Single

$14

$25
Casa San Matías Reserva

$10

$17
Don Fulano Imperial

$19

$34
El Tesoro Paradiso

$13

$23
Fuenteseca Reserva 12 Years

$36

$69
Herradura Selección

$24

$45
José Cuervo Reserva De La Familia

$15

$26
Patrón Gran Piedra

$31

$59

Creyente

$10

$16
Del Maguey Chichicapa

$10

$17
Fidencio Clásico

$8

$13
Ilegal Joven

$9

$15
Ilegal Reposado

$10

$16
Ilegal Añejo

$12

$21
Montelobos

$9

$15

Del Maguey

Tobalá

$13

$22
Derrumbes Michoacán

Chino & Alto

$11

$19
Derrumbes San Luis Potosí

Salmiana

$10

$16
Derrumbes Zacatecas

Tequiliana Azul

$9

$14
El Jolgorio

Barril

$17

$30
Fidencio

Madrecuixe

$15

$26
Leyenda Durango

Durangensis

$10

$17
Leyenda Guerrero

Cupreata

$10

$17
Leyenda Puebla

Tobalá

$10

$17
Rey Campero

Tepeztate

$12

$20

Del Maguey Pechuga

$16

$29
Fidencio Pechuga

$11

$19
Gracias a Dios Agave Gin

$9

$15
Vago Elote

$10

$16

Guacamole en Molcajete

Since 1984, we have showcased fresh guacamole in our dining room using our founder, Josefina Howard’s original recipe.

$16.50

gluten free, vegetarian
Empanadas De Pollo Con Chorizo

Corn masa empanadas stuffed with shredded chicken, Mexican chorizo and Menonita cheese, served with mestiza crema.

$11.50
Quesadillas De Huitlacoche

House-made corn tortillas filled with huitlacoche and Chihuahua cheese served with salsa verde.

$10.50

gluten free, vegetarian
Queso Fundido

Melted Chihuahua cheese over poblano rajas. Topped with cilantro and served with handmade corn tortillas.

$12.50

gluten free, vegetarian

Add Chorizo $2
Flautas De Pollo

Crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken tinga and topped with salsa pasilla de Oaxaca, salsa verde, queso fresco and crema.

$10.75
Zarape De Nachos

Crispy corn tortillas layered with black beans, queso fresco, white cheddar, Menonita cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle and serrano chiles.

$12

Add Chicken Tinga, Braised Beef or Carnitas $3

Sopa De Tortilla

Roasted tomato-pasilla chile broth with grilled chicken, sliced avocado, shredded Chihuahua cheese, crema fresca and crispy corn tortillas.

$9.50

gluten free
Sopa De Lima

A Mayan traditional delight; broth made with chicken stock, fresh lime, roasted tomatoes and jalapeños.

$8
Ensalada Caesar Mexicana

Crisp romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, and chile croutons tossed in classic Caesar dressing.

$9
Ensalada Del Mercado

Blend of mixed field greens tossed with house vinaigrette and fresh seasonal vegetables.

$8

Alambre De Carne

Tequila-marinated grilled skirt steak with rajas, bacon, and Chihuahua cheese. Topped with chile de árbol, onion and cilantro.

$14.50

gluten free
Atún

Line-caught ahi tuna served with poblano-epazote purée, pickled radish, and grilled scallion salad.

$15
Pollo Pibil

Achiote-marinated chicken served with chipotle mayonnaise, diced rajas and fresh mint.

$13

gluten free
Calabacín

Tempura-fried zucchini served with avocado crema, cilantro and queso fresco.

$12.50

gluten free, vegetarian
Panza

Braised pork belly over the plum chipotle sauce, topped with jicama gooseberry salsa.

$14
Camarones

Sautéed shrimp topped with salsa molcajete, served over escabeche.

$14
Hongos

Grilled portobello mushrooms, black beans, corn, rajas and chile de árbol salsa.

$12.50

gluten free, vegetarian

Camarones

$15.50

gluten free, vegetarian
Hongos

Trio of mushrooms in spicy orange and red wine marinade with red onion and sweet peppers.

$13

gluten free, vegetarian
Atún

Line-caught tuna tossed in fresh citrus juices with melon, cucumber, ginger and serrano chiles.

$15

gluten free
Callos De Hacha

Scallops marinated with coconut aguachile and ruby red grapefruit.

$15
Sampler

Enjoy each of our classic ceviches, great for sharing.

$28

gluten free

Carnitas

Slow-braised pork with cilantro, pickled red onion, and grilled pineapple. Served with handmade corn tortillas

$25.50
Chamorro

Braised chile ancho-marinated pork shank with salsa verde, pickled red onion, and handmade corn tortillas.

$26.50
Tres Enchiladas

A taste of Rosa Mexicano’s signature enchiladas - mole poblano, suiza and mestiza.

$26

tree nut

Chile Relleno Con Picadillo De Quinoa

Roasted poblano chile filled with quinoa, candied pineapple, almonds, raisins, and apple. Served with almond crema.

$21

tree nut, gluten free, vegetarian
Budín De Pollo

Braised chicken tinga layered with soft corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, roasted Mexican peppers, and grilled corn. Served over mestiza.

$24

gluten free
Salmón Poblano

Grilled salmon over sautéed kale, chorizo and corn with poblano crema.

$27

Alambre Del Mar

Marinated and grilled in garlic vinaigrette with tomatoes, onions and serrano chiles, over white rice with salsa verde picante and ranchera.

Camarones / Jumbo Shrimp $25

Callos De Hacha / Sea Scallops $33

Mariscos / Shrimp and Scallops. $29
Pescado Yucatán

Annatto-marinated white fish steamed in a banana leaf with tomatoes and red onion.

$25
Fiesta De Mariscos

Shrimp, mussels, scallops and white fish finished in tequila-molcajete broth.

$34
Tacos De Pescado

Seasonal fish with escabeche and jalapeño-tartar on flour tortillas.

$19.50

Baja / Beer-Battered

A La Parrilla / Grilled (Gf)

Plátanos

Plantains with queso fresco and crema.

$6
Elotes O Esquites

Mexican street corn on or off the cob.

$6

gluten free, vegetarian
Col Rizada

Kale, spinach, corn and poblano

$6.50
Fideos De Calabacín

Zucchini noodles with roasted tomato and queso fresco.

$6
Picadillo De Quinoa

Quinoa with candied pineapple, almonds, raisins and apple.

$5.50

tree nut, gluten free, vegetarian
Hongos Y Nopales

Sautéed mushrooms and cactus in a tequila crema.

$6.50
Arroz Y Frijoles

Achiote rice and epazote-jalapeño refried black beans.

$6

gluten free, vegetarian

Sopes Benedict Traditional

Poached eggs over corn masa cakes with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise

$17

gluten free
Huevos Rosa

Sunny-side up eggs over a crisp tortilla and refried black beans. Topped with roasted tomato-chipotle sauce, salsa verde, ham, peas and cheese

$16

gluten free
Huevos Josefina

Caramelized onion, chorizo, and potato with melted Chihuahua cheese and scrambled eggs layered on tostadas with mestiza crema and pico de gallo

$18.50

gluten free
Tacos De Huevos

Scrambled eggs a la plancha, rajas, bacon and queso Chihuahua. Finished with chile de árbol salsa, onion and cilantro

$15.50

gluten free
Huarache con Carne Asada

Mexico City-style huarache served with marinated skirt steak, fried egg, queso fresco, salsa Norteña and guacamole

$22.75

gluten free
Torta de Desayuno

Pork belly sandwich served with a fried egg, Menonita cheese, avocado and black beans. Served with your choice of potatoes or fresh tropical fruit

$16.50
Sopa de Frijoles

Black bean soup with poached eggs and roasted jalapeño with flour tortillas

$14

vegetarian

Chorizo $2
Churros French Toast

Mexican donut crusted French toast topped with fresh berries and served with piloncillo syrup

$14.50

vegetarian

Morning Glory

A frozen Mexican twist on an Aperol spritz

$15
La Tradicional Margarita

Frozen or rocks, blanco tequila, lime, organic agave

$14
Frozen Pomegranate Margarita

Blanco tequila, triple sec, pomegranate, lime

$13.75
Frozen Lime

Lime, blanco tequila, triple sec, organic agave, flor de sal rim

$13.75
Bloody Mary or Maria

Choice of vodka or tequila, tomato juice, horseradish, Cholula, pickled jalapeño, jicama, chicharrón

$14
Mango Mimosa

Cava, mango and fresh squeezed orange juice

$11
Red or White Sangría

Red or white wine, apricot brandy, triple sec, fresh fruits

$11
Beer

Our selection of beers

$8
Wine

Our selection of wines by the glass

Guacamole en Molcajete

Since 1984, we have been preparing freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapeño, tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with warm tortilla chips and salsa | LF

$16.50

gluten free, vegetarian
Cochinita Sliders

Achiote-citrus marinated pork served with chipotle mayonnaise and pickled red onions

$10
Tlayuda

Oaxacan-style pizza served with black beans, cilantro, red onions, tomatoes, serranos, Oaxaca cheese and crema

$8

gluten free, vegetarian

Add Braised Brisket or Braised Chicken $3
Yuca Frita

Loaded yuca fries topped with chipotle cheddar sauce and pico de gallo

$8

gluten free, vegetarian
Camarones Al Mezcal

Sautéed shrimp with a chipotle-mezcal sauce | LF

$7

gluten free
Mini Tacos De Carnitas

Slow-braised pork with cilantro, white onion and grilled pineapple

$5.75

gluten free
Chicharrones Crujientes

Crispy pork skins served with lime and pico de gallo

$7.50

gluten free
Flautas De Pollo

Crispy chicken taquitos served with salsa verde

$8.50

gluten free

Frozen Margarita De La Cantina

Blanco tequila, lime, organic agave

$9
Margarita De La Cantina

Rocks, blanco tequila, lime, organic agave

$9
Frozen Mango Margarita

Blanco tequila, triple sec, mango, organic agave

$9
White or Red Sangría

Red or white wine, apricot brandy, triple sec, fresh orange and apple

$7

PASTEL DE QUESO

Maria cookie crust cheesecake with a strawberry-tomatillo salsa.

$6.50

peanut, vegetarian
Flan De Rosa

Vanilla custard with caramel sauce.

$6.50

gluten free, vegetarian
TRUFAS DE CHOCOLATE MEXICANO

Mexican chocolate truffles.

$6.50

gluten free, vegetarian
Ice Cream

Choose Mexican Chocolate or Vanilla.

One Scoop $3

gluten free, vegetarian
Mexican Coffee

Fair trade Mexican coffee from Chiapas, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, 1921 Crema, Milagro Reposado, canela-infused agave, Aztec chocolate bitters, Kahlua whipped cream.

$14

Tres Leches

Classic three milk cake topped with toasted coconut flakes and fresh berry compote.

$10

vegetarian
Churros

Hot Mexican doughnuts dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Served with dark chocolate and raspberry-guajillo dipping sauces.

$10

vegetarian

First Avenue

Hours & Location

RESTAURANT HOURS:

DELIVERY HOURS:

The Original

Agave Cocktails

Spirited Libations

Beers

Spirit-Free

Wines

Red

Additional Mexican Spirits

Tequilas

Mezcals

Menu is available all day

Starters & Shareables

Soups & Salads

Mexico City Street Tacos

Ceviche

Regional Mexican Classics

Shareable Sides

Brunch Especials

Bottomless Beverages

Botanas

3 Feet of Tacos

Hora Feliz

Cócteles

Vinos

Cerveza

Postres

Great for Sharing

TACOS

QUESADILLAS

TAQUITOS

KIDS FAVORITES

First Avenue

Hours & Location

RESTAURANT HOURS:

DELIVERY HOURS:

The Original

Agave Cocktails

Spirited Libations

Beers

Spirit-Free

Wines

Red

Additional Mexican Spirits

Tequilas

Mezcals

Menu is available all day

Starters & Shareables

Soups & Salads

Mexico City Street Tacos

Ceviche

Regional Mexican Classics

Shareable Sides

Brunch Especials

Bottomless Beverages

Botanas

3 Feet of Tacos

Hora Feliz

Cócteles

Vinos

Cerveza

Postres

Great for Sharing

TACOS

QUESADILLAS

TAQUITOS

KIDS FAVORITES

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