Riverside Square

New Jersey

people eating and drinking at bar at Rosa Mexicano in Riverside Square, NJ

handmade tortiallas being made on a grill

Hours & Location

60 Riverside Square Mall,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 489-9100

This Rosa Mexicano location is open for indoor and outdoor patio dining and delivery or pick-up service at this time in support of social distancing initiatives in response to COVID-19.

DELIVERY HOURS:

Patio Dining Daily, 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
Delivery Daily, 11:30 am – 8:30 pm

Movies, the Mall and Margaritas

Situated adjacent to the mall in The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, our 160-seat restaurant features a fresh tortilla station in the dining room, a spacious cantina, well as both outdoor and private dining options.

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Sopa Poblano

Poblano chile soup with hints of mezcal, topped with tortilla strips.

gluten free
Tacos de Mar y Tierra

The perfect surf and turf duo - Grilled octopus with marinated and seared pork belly, avocado and chipotle aioli.

gluten free

Chamorro

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

Marinated chicken skewered and grilled with peppers and onions over rice with plantains and pasilla de Oaxaca cream sauce.

tree nut
Vegetales al Carbon

Achiote-roasted cauliflower, rajas, kale and corn. Served on a cast iron skillet.

gluten free, vegetarian

Taquitos de Manzana

Rolled crispy flour tortillas filled with spiced apple compote and raisins. Served with cajeta sauce.
Churros

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

Guacamole

Since 1984, we have used our founder, Josefina Howard’s original recipe. Served with fresh vegetables.

$10

gluten free, vegetarian

Add Chips & Salsa Norteña $4
Empanadas de Pollo con Chorizo

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

$9
Ceviche de Camarones

White shrimp marinated Baja-style in citrus with jicama, avocado, roasted habanero, red onion and cilantro.

$13

gluten free
Flautas de Pollo

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

$11
Sopa de Tortilla

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

$7

gluten free
Ensalada Caesar Mexicana

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

$7

Add Ancho-marinated chicken breast $7
Tacos de Pollo Pibil

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

$9

gluten free
Tacos de Pulpo

Grilled octopus topped with pork belly, avocado and chipotle aioli.

$10

gluten free
Tacos de Camarones

Sautéed shrimp topped with salsa molcajete, served over escabeche.

$11

gluten free
Tacos de Alambre de Carne

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

$11

gluten free
Chips & Salsa

Crispy corn tortilla chips with zesty salsa norteña.

$4

gluten free, vegetarian

Torta de Salmon

Seared salmon with chipotle aioli, wilted spinach and piloncillo tomatoes on a brioche bun. Served with epazote fries and marinated onions.

$16
Hamburguesa con Chorizo

Beef and chorizo burger with Menonita cheese, guacamole and smoked chile aioli. Served with epazote fries.

$16
Quesadilla de Carne Asada

Guajillo chile-tequila-marinated grilled steak and Menonita cheese. Served with rice, beans and esquites.

$17
Quesadilla de Pollo

Adobo-marinated grilled chicken breast and Chihuahua cheese. Served with rice, beans and esquites.

$15
Quesadilla de Rajas

Roasted peppers and Menonita cheese. Served with rice, beans and esquites.

$13

Enchiladas Combo

Choose from two of Rosa Mexicano’s signature enchiladas folded in a corn tortilla - Suiza with beef or chicken tinga / / Mole Poblano with beef or chicken tinga

$18
Alambre de Camarones

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

$19

gluten free
Budin

Your choice of braised chicken tinga or roasted vegetables layered with soft corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, roasted Mexican peppers, and grilled corn. Served over mestiza.

gluten free

Braised chicken tinga $17

Roasted vegetables $15
Salmon Poblano

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

$22

gluten free
Carnitas

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

$19

gluten free
Tampiquena de Carne Asada

Grilled steak marinated in guajillo chile and tequila with rajas con crema, guacamole and a Chihuahua cheese enchilada topped with mestiza.

$25

gluten free
Ensalada Picada

Grilled salmon with kale, roasted corn, chayote, tortilla strips and roasted poblano peppers tossed in serrano pepper vinaigrette.

$15

gluten free
Rosa Chopped Salad

Chicken, chorizo, avocado, tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, pickled red onion and greens. Tossed in creamy avocado dressing.

$13

gluten free
Dos Tacos

Your choice of braised beef brisket with salsa verde, chicken tinga with chile de árbol or grilled seasonal fish with escabeche and jalapeño-tartar on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.

Platanos

Plantains with queso fresco and crema.

$5

vegetarian
Esquites

Mexican street corn

$6

gluten free, vegetarian
Col Rizada

Kale, spinach, corn and poblano.

$5

gluten free, vegetarian
Arroz y Frijoles

Achiote rice and epazote-jalapeño refried black beans.

$5

gluten free, vegetarian

Frozen Margarita

Choose: Pomegranate (our signature cocktail since 1984), Lime, Mango, Strawberry, Blood Orange, Guava. Prepared with Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, flor de sal rim. Available by the glass or a pitcher (serves 5).

By The Glass $11.75

By the Pitcher (serves 5) $50
La Tradicional Margarita

Blanco tequila, lime, organic agave, flor de sal rim. Available by the glass or a pitcher (serves 5).

By the Glass $12

By the pitcher (Serves 5) $60

add house tres chiles tincture to make it spicy
La Única

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

$14
Paloma

El Jimador blanco tequila, ruby red grapefruit, Combier Pamplemousse, Jarritos soda, rapefruit bitters, lime flor de sal rim.

$13
Cocojito

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

$13
Spicy-Cucumber

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

$13.50
La Suprema

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

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

$13
Mojito Michoacan

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

$12
Blood Orange Mexicano

Casa Noble Crystal tequila, blood orange, mezcal, hibiscus, lime, chile flor de sal rim.

$14
Smokey Negroni

Fidencio Clasico mezcal, Campari, Cinzano 1757 sweet vermouth.

$14

add house tres chiles tincture to make it spicy
Margarita al Gusto

Classic Margaritas, - Your spirit of choice, organic agave nectar and hand-squeezed lime. | Choose Tequila Milagro Reposado, Mezcal Montelobos or Sotol La Higuera

$14

Add Grand Marnier float $2

Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea

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

$5
Cucumber-Mint Refresco

Fresh cucumber juice, mint, lemon, sparkling water.

$6
Blood Orange Spritzer

Blood orange, pomegranate-hibiscus syrup, lemon, sparkling water.

$6
Guava Colada

Guava, coconut milk, Mexican cinnamon-infused agave nectar, orange juice, lemon juice

$6

tree nut
Mango-Ginger Refresco

Mango purée, lemon, chia seed, ginger beer.

$6
Mexican Sodas

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

Pinot Grigio Principato, Trentino, IT

Glass $10

Bottle $38
Sauvignon Blanc Haras, Maipo Valley, CL

Glass $12

Bottle $46
Sauvignon Blanc Kim Crawford, Marlborough, NZ

Bottle $50
Albariño Paco & Lola. Rias Baixas, ES

Bottle $45
Chardonnay Los Vascos, Central Valley, CL

Glass $12

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

Glass $16

Bottle $60
Chenin Blanc

L.A. Cetto, Baja, MX

Glass $11

Bottle $42
Riesling Saint M, Pfalz, DE

Glass $12

Bottle $46

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

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

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

Bottle $50

Pinot Noir Erath, Willamette Valley, OR

Glass $15

Bottle $52
Pinot Noir Meiomi, Sonoma, CA

Bottle $69
Tempranillo

Sierra Blanca, Baja, MX

Glass $13

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

Bottle $60
Malbec

Trapiche Oak Cask, Mendoza, AR

Glass $12

Bottle $42
Malbec

Doña Paula Estate, Mendoza, AR

Bottle $46
Red Blend

Don Luis Terra Selección Reservada, Baja, MX

Bottle $56
Cabernet Sauvignon

Merf, Columbia Valley, WA

Glass $13

Bottle $50
Cabernet Sauvignon

Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA

Bottle $95

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OUR SIGNATURE GUACAMOLE

Since 1984, we have been preparing freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapeño, tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with fresh vegetables.

$10

gluten free, vegetarian

Chips & Salsa Norteña $4
EMPANADAS DE POLLO CON CHORIZO

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

$9
CEVICHE DE CAMARONES

White shrimp marinated Baja-style in citrus with jicama, avocado, roasted habanero, red onion and cilantro.

$13

gluten free
FLAUTAS DE POLLO

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

$11
Sopa de Tortilla

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

gluten free
ENSALADA CAESAR MEXICANA

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

$7

vegetarian

Add ancho-marinated chicken breast $7
Tacos de Pollo Pibil

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

$9

gluten free
Tacos de Pulpo

Grilled octopus topped with pork belly, avocado and chipotle aioli.

$10

gluten free
Tacos de Camarones

Sautéed shrimp topped with salsa molcajete, served over escabeche.

$11

gluten free
Tacos de Alambre de Carne

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

$11

gluten free
CHIPS & SALSA

Crispy corn tortilla chips with zesty salsa norteña.

$4

gluten free, vegetarian

TORTA DE SALMÓN

Seared salmon with chipotle aioli, wilted spinach and piloncillo tomatoes on a brioche bun. Served with epazote fries and marinated onions.

$16
HAMBURGUESA CON CHORIZO

Beef and chorizo burger with Menonita cheese, guacamole and smoked chile aioli. Served with epazote fries.

$16
QUESADILLA DE CARNE ASADA

Guajillo chile-tequila-marinated grilled steak and Menonita cheese. Served with rice, beans and esquites.

$17
QUESADILLA DE POLLO

Adobo-marinated grilled chicken breast and Chihuahua cheese. Served with rice, beans and esquites.

$15
QUESADILLA DE RAJAS

Roasted peppers and Menonita cheese. Served with rice, beans and esquites.

$13

ARROZ Y FRIJOLES

Achiote rice and epazote-jalapeño refried black beans.

$5

gluten free, vegetarian
PLÁTANOS

Plantains with queso fresco and crema.

$5

vegetarian
ESQUITES

Mexican street corn.

$6

gluten free, vegetarian
COL RIZADA

Kale, spinach, corn and poblano.

$5

gluten free, vegetarian
CHIPS & SALSA

Crispy corn tortilla chips with zesty salsa norteña.

$4

gluten free, vegetarian

JARRITOS

Pick one: Grapefruit ∙ Mandarin ∙ Tamarind

$5
MEXICAN COCA-COLA

$5
GINGER BEER

$4
SODA

Pick one: Coke ∙ Diet Coke ∙ Ginger Ale . Sprite

$2
WATER

Sparkling or still

$2.50

ENCHILADAS COMBO

Choose one of Rosa Mexicano’s signature enchiladas folded in a corn tortilla.

Suiza with beef or chicken tinga $18

Mole Poblano with beef or chicken tinga $18
BUDÍN

Your choice of braised chicken tinga or roasted vegetables layered with soft corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, roasted Mexican peppers, and grilled corn. Served over mestiza

Braised chicken tinga $17

Roasted vegetables $15

gluten free
Alambre de Camarones

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

$19

gluten free
SALMON POBLANO

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

$22

gluten free
CARNITAS

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

$19

gluten free
Tampiquena de Carne Asada

Grilled steak marinated in guajillo chile and tequila with rajas con crema, guacamole and a Chihuahua cheese enchilada topped with mestiza.

$25

gluten free
ENSALADA PICADA

Grilled salmon with kale, roasted corn, chayote, tortilla strips and roasted poblano peppers tossed in serrano pepper vinaigrette.

$15

gluten free
ROSA CHOPPED SALAD

Chicken, chorizo, avocado, tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, pickled red onion and greens. Tossed in creamy avocado dressing.

$13

gluten free
DOS TACOS

Your choice of braised beef brisket with salsa verde, chicken tinga with chile de árbol or grilled seasonal fish with escabeche and jalapeño-tartar on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.

$16

ENCHILADAS

Rosa Mexicano’s signature enchiladas folded in a corn tortilla: Suiza with beef or chicken tinga // Mole Poblanos with beef or chicken tinga. Served with achiote rice and eazote-jalapeño refried black beans Comes with Chips & Salsa and your choice of Tres Leches and Josefina's Brownie

For 2 people $29

For 4 people $45
TACOS

Your choice of braised beef brisket with salsa verde, chicken tinga with chile de árbol or grilled seasonal fish with with escabeche and jalapeño-tartar on flour tortillas. Served with achiote rice and eazote-jalapeño refried black beans Comes with Chips & Salsa and your choice of Tres Leches and Josefina's Brownie

For 2 people $29

For 4 people $45
CARNITAS

Slow-braised pork with cilantro, pickled red onion and grilled pineapple. Served with handmade corn tortillas, achiote rice and eazote-jalapeño refried black beans Comes with Chips & Salsa and your choice of Tres Leches and Josefina's Brownie

For 2 people $29

For 4 people $45
BUDÍN

Your choice of braised chicken tinga or roasted vegetables layered with soft corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, roasted Mexican peppers, and grilled corn. Served over mestiza. With handmade corn tortillas, achiote rice and eazote-jalapeño refried black beans Comes with Chips & Salsa and your choice of Tres Leches and Josefina's Brownie

For 2 people $29

For 4 people $45

Pomegranate

Blanco tequila, pomegranate, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave nectar

$12
La Tradicional

Blanco tequila, lime juice, agave nectar. We can make it spicy, just let us know!

$12
Spicy Mango

Jalapeño and serrano-infused blanco tequila, mango, lime juice, agave nectar.

$12
BLOOD ORANGE MEXICANO

Casa Noble Crystal tequila, blood orange, mezcal, hibiscus, lime, chile flor de sal rim.

$12

Beer

Modelo Especial $7.50

Pacifico $8

Modelo Negra $7.50

Corona $7

Corona Light $7

Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic $7
Sangria

Red or white wine, apricot brandy, triple sec and fresh fruit.

$10
Wines

A selection of wines by the bottle. Ask to see our list.

Huevos Josefina

Caramelized onion, scrambled eggs and chorizo potatoes topped with pico de gallo. Served with tostadas, melted Chihuahua cheese and mestiza crema.

gluten free
Tacos De Huevos

Scrambled eggs a la plancha, rajas, bacon and queso Chihuahua. Served with handmade corn tortillas, chorizo potatoes, chile de árbol salsa, onion and cilantro.

gluten free
Torta de Desayuno

Mini pork belly sandwiches on a brioche bun with scrambled eggs, Menonita cheese, avocado and black beans. Served with chorizo potatoes.

Classic Mimosa

Cava and fresh squeezed orange juice

$10

Add mango to make yours tropical
Pomegranate Margarita

Blanco tequila, pomegranate, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave nectar

$12
La Tradicional Margarita

Blanco tequila, lime juice, agave nectar. We can make it spicy, just let us know!

$12
Spicy Mango Margarita

Jalapeño and serrano-infused blanco tequila, mango, lime juice, agave nectar.

$12
Blood Orange Mexicano Margarita

Casa Noble Crystal tequila, blood orange, mezcal, hibiscus, lime, chile flor de sal rim.

$12
Red or White Sangría

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

$10
Beer

$7

Modelo Especial $7.50

Pacifico $8

Modelo Negra $7.50

Corona $7

Corona Light $7

Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic $7
Wines

A selection of wines by the bottle. Ask to see our list.

Medio Pollo

Roasted half chicken with Mexican ratatouille, gratin de cilantro and ancho pomegranate sauce.
Mixiote de Barbacoa de Res

Barbecued beef brisket wrapped in a banana leaf with dried fruit tsimmes and glazed baby carrots
Salmón en Costra de Pepitas

Pepita-crusted salmon with sweet potato, pineapple, salsa verde and watercress-cilantro salad

Passover Margarita Tradicional

Casa Noble Crystal tequila, lime
Casa Noble Crystal

Kosher for Passover

Blanco $15

Reposado $16

Añejo $17

Pollo Entero

Roasted whole chicken with Mexican ratatouille, gratin de cilantro and ancho pomegranate sauce.
Mixiote de Barbacoa de Res

Barbecued beef brisket wrapped in a banana leaf with dried fruit tsimmes and glazed baby carrots
Salmón en Costra de Pepitas

Pepita-crusted salmon with sweet potato, pineapple, salsa verde and watercress-cilantro salad

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Sangrías

Red Wine

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