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Featured Review
August/September 2008
Rosa Mexicano Sets a New Standard for Mexican Cuisine that Gluten-Free Diners Will Love!
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5.0 Palms |
Rosa Mexicano |
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Review Type: |
Restaurant |
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Location: |
245 18th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 with additional locations in New York City, Washington DC, and South Florida. Locations to open soon in Maryland, Chicago, and Los Angeles. |
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Phone: |
404-347-4090 for the Atlanta location |
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Website: |
http://www.rosamexicano.info/ |
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Contact: |
comments@rosamexicano.com or 212-397-0666 |
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Adults only meal/vacation |
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Travel Dates: |
5/2008 was the most recent, but I've been 10+ times |
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Review Posted: |
May 22, 2008 |
 I love Mexican food, and Rosa Mexicano is the absolute best. It was one of my favorite places even before I went GF. After being diagnosed with Celiac, I spoke to the chef in person, and he told me that almost EVERYTHING in the restaurant is gluten-free! Even the enchiladas are made from corn and do not contain gluten. He said about the only thing I couldn't have was the chicken quesadilla, though he did suggest I ask my waiter to confirm my menu choices as GF just to be extra-safe.
We had the guacamole to start, which is made fresh at the table and served with GF tortilla chips, and then my entree was the crabmeat (jaiba) enchiladas, which are spicy and fantastic - I get them every time. I also had a pomegranate margarita, which is small for the price but tastes wonderful. I did not have dessert but I believe the flan is GF - but please ask. My friend ordered pollo (chicken) tacos, which are served fajita-style in a skillet with warm soft corn tortillas, and he said they were great (and GF)!
It's right in the middle of Atlantic Station so perfect for dinner and movie for a date, or dinner and shopping with girlfriends or Mom. It is a little pricey for a casual dinner at about $20 for an entree, but worth it. Lunch is more reasonable at $10-15 for an entree. I would definitely recommend either making reservations (available through opentable.com). Or at the Atlanta location, you can just put your name in and plan to shop in the surrounding stores for an hour or so before your table is called.
 This is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta, and one of the few places I feel truly relaxed and safe about gluten-free. Go!
**NOTE: Rosa Mexicano also has locations in New York, Washington DC, and South Florida — with new locations opening soon in New Jersey, Maryland, and Los Angeles.
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