Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar

Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar in Naperville, Illinois is the kind of place that turns an ordinary night into a party. The music’s lively, the margaritas are tempting, and the food hits all the right notes—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Our server, Drey A., was absolutely wonderful. She brought warmth and energy to the table, kept everything moving smoothly, and made sure our glasses and plates were never empty for long. Her upbeat attitude added to the fun, making the whole experience feel effortless. Between the excellent service and the delicious food, it’s easy to see why Fat Rosie’s is a local favorite. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back.

My wife and I chose a beautiful day to come to eat and enjoyed the outside patio tables. Our server Lupe took care of us and made our experience that much more pleasant. As usual we sampled some drinks and ate food. We had the Pepino picoso cocktail and the Agave old fashioned. We enjoyed both drinks. The pepino picoso was very refreshing because of the pepino lemon taste and hints of smoky mezcal. The old fashioned was made with tequila so it was a bit different but really good. It tasted a little sweeter than when made with whisky but still flavorful. My wife and i both ordered the same today, the Tampiqueña. My wife said the meat was tender and juicy not chewy. I agree and also liked the fact they put rajas de chile with onions instead of a salad as a side along with the usual rice and beans. The downfall of the plate is the enchilada isn't hot/ spicy at all. May not even have peppers in the salsa. I also recommend the queso dip as an appetizer for your tortilla chips. Its delicious. Things that stood out to us in the restaurant were the theme, the colors, the service, and the cleanliness. There wasn't really anything we did not like but you be the judge and come have a taste for your self. We recommend it.

Excellent Mexican restaurant in downtown Naperville! The drinks are fantastic (the beer is Craft Beer from Forest Park, IL). Ask what the seasonal appetizers are and try them - they were delicious for us! Service was top notch and the atmosphere really made us relax and enjoy our dinner. Get over to Fat Rosie's today!

The customer service was great, I made reservations for me and my son for lunch hours, we were greeted and seated when we first walked in, they offered to take some photography photos of us, we ordered the three taco dinner, the tacos were ok, not enough seasoning for me, also I had the tres es uno frozen margarita drink, it was a 10/10, the bartender went straight to work and understood the assignment! Overall experience was good I definitely come back for the drinks!

First time at Fat Rosie’s. I got seated at the bar about 1:00 on Saturday before the crowd arrived. Definitely a place for large groups. Ordered fajitas, a margarita and the queso. The strawberry margarita good with pieces of strawberry, but it was a little too sweet for me. The queso is on another level. I’m from Texas (Papasitos, Ninfa’s , Los Tios) and this stuff is the best I’ve ever had. The fajitas were good. Lots of veggies and the side pale of cheese, sour cream and guacamole was perfect. I enjoyed the rice and beans so much that I put them in my tacos. The corn tortillas were good. I’d probably get flour next time. You get 5 with your order. If you want more they charge you $2.00. Service was good. My bill was 50.00 which is more than I normally pay for lunch but I had enough leftovers for another meal. Looking forward to the Oak Brook location.

I loved the fun, vibrant atmosphere at Fat Rosie’s—full of colorful Mexican vibes and playful decor that really made the place feel lively. The server was decent and attentive enough, and the drinks were definitely the highlight—super tasty and well-made! However, the food was a bit of a letdown. It was too salty for my taste, and while the flavors were okay, nothing really stood out. I’d definitely come back for the drinks and the vibe, but probably not for the food.

We had such a great experience at Fat Rosie’s! Our server was amazing—super friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. We tried the queso, margarita, and a variety of tacos, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere was lively but comfortable, perfect for enjoying a night out. Highly recommend this spot and definitely ask for Diego if you can—he made the experience even better!

I am SO glad I stumbled across this gem! Seriously the BEST mango margarita I’ve ever had. The bean and corn hash tacos, spicy and delicious! Chips come out warm and the salsa is so good. Scored and outside table which made the experience even more amazing. Definitely one of my new favorites.

Food and staff were great. No reservation but we were seated & served quickly. This place always has a lively and upbeat ambience with music, birthday chants and more

We came to Fat Rosie's tonight for a casual dinner and the food was amazing. I genuinely could sing so many praises about my chicken tacos and the prices for everything were better than I expected. Our waiter was extremely enthusiastic and gave us great recommendations for the menu. My only complaint would be the noise level. It was extremely loud in there and it was packed (our reservation was 5:30pm on a Friday) and I could barely hear my sister. They celebrate people's birthdays with loud singing but honestly, it was a good laugh. If you ate outside or walked in at different time/day that's less busy, I'm sure the noise levels will be fine. My only warning about this place is the bathrooms! I walked in and they have this mannequin dressed up with their back facing the door, posed like they're drying their hands in the women's bathroom and they must have a motion sensor because when you walk by, an audio recording will play. The line varies but it definitely gave me a good scare when I first walked in. Their bathroom in general has a nice vibe and I liked their painted flowers! I can tell this place had a lot of thought behind it when first opening just by looking at the decor everywhere.

I just had dinner at Fat Rosie's tonight and I wouldn't say I had the type of experience that I expected. It's a nicely done place and well situated in Naperville downtown. The biggest thing I'll mention is the service was not up to par. It wasn't clear to the staff from the beginning as to which waitress was assigned to our table. I think we got handed off after ordering drinks and apps, apparently. Not once did they come and check on us for refills, or anything else. I adjusted the tip accordingly, to be fair. Food was also not great and that's the part I didn't expect. The complementary chips and salsa were fine. The veggie nachos were actually good and probably the best dish of the night. Each chip is a fully constructed nacho, a la classic nachos at a major chain from back in the day. Good stuff. But that was it. The cheese enchiladas Rojas were really tomatoey... Like almost ketchupy. The side rice was really dry and the side of beans were just.ok. and then the cauliflower tostada was kinda ok. I really didn't like the mushroom one. That's about all for our first time here. It could've been just a bad one-time thing. I don't know. Can't say.

This was my first time coming to this location (I have been here when it was across the street). I expected this location to be smaller, but I felt it was more spacious and I really like the decor! We were seated right away at 5 pm on a Thursday. Our server frequently checked on us, and a manager stopped by to ask us how everything was which was nice. The one thing that was a bit frustrating was that it took at least 10 minutes for us to get our complimentary chips and salsa (not until after we ordered our meal)! For food here, I've only ever gotten tacos, but this time I ordered the chicken fajitas. The serving was large and the taste was great and even had a slight spice to it. Toward the end of our meal, a mariachi band started to play, which was cool but it definitely got too loud to talk. Overall, I had a great experience.

Stopped in Sunday afternoon for lunch with a few people. Great food and drinks. Great atmosphere- our server Artie was fantastic!!!

We finally tried Fat Rosie's. The complimentary chips and dark red salsa were very good. Fresh. During our short time dining, we saw an employee bringing 2 huge bins of them out of the kitchen. Nice decor inside, a number of "day of the dead" type pieces, the outside dining had many flowers to separate you from the parking lot. All the staff were especially friendly. Very loud inside, even before the mariachis. My wife got tacos with rice and beans. The rice and beans were "meh". She put salsa on the rice of course to help it out. I got tostadas, pollo and al pastor. I had them put the pineapple on the side for the pastor b/c I thought it weird. The pollo was by far the tastier tostada. We both had "house" margaritas, they were strong and flavorful, served in a chalice style glass. The high top tables near the bar can be placed a bit close together, luckily on our visit, no one was seated there, about 18 inches away.

Late review 5/23/24 - David and Andrea took great care of my husband and I. We sat at the bar and there were some amazing tequilas my husband tried. He asked to see the bottles, to take a picture, and they didn't have an issue with that. Our drinks were refilled timely, food was delicious, and service was great. He tried the G4 extra anejo and Amor Mio tequilas.

Super cute and fun atmosphere. They were really great about making birthdays important with a sombrero and an airplane flight of shots. The Jamaica margarita is amazing as well as the steak quesadillas. The space was super clean and decorative. Staff was super friendly and our drinks came out fast! Loved it!

Food was good, good selection of drinks and Mexican food on the menu. The service is very good staff is very friendly. Ambiance is fun! They have fun props you can use in your photos. Great for girls night out!

Came in with a group of 5. I had been to the Fat Rosie's in Frankfort before and enjoyed the food. Restaurant was super loud. Colors were vibrant. My fiance and I split some queso dip. I had to ask multiple servers to bring us chips to eat it! Restaurant was clean. Floors were a little slippery as they were mopping to close the restaurant for the evening.

Love the ambiance and vibe in the restaurant but it is expensive for decent food. However it's the giant margs that really add up quickly!! The table shared the guac and queso to start (chips are excellent) & I had the steak enchiladas Rojas - they were FINE. Just ok & kind of reminded me of potters (but we're not that bad). Once or twice a year it's fine, but I don't think it's worth the price. **side note - you can buy gift cards to use here at Costco

Ambiance - Came here for the first time on a Friday night. The place is pretty big and my friend and I were seated at a tiny table right next to the bar/server station and a high traffic area. A few times we almost got smacked in the head with trays of food coming out and my friend was bumped into multiple times. It's also very loud and you're unable to have a conversation unless you yell. Service - I had to ask our server multiple times for plates, napkins, and silverware. We were brought multiple dishes we ordered with no plates or utensils to eat with. Food - We started off with the queso. It was okay, a little spicy but not super flavorful. Next we got the flautas which were quite hard and bland (I've had better frozen taquitos). For dinner, we both got tacos. I had the grilled fish taco and the carne asada taco. The grilled fish taco was unique and flavorful. The carne asada taco was okay but I'm not a fan of having big chunks of steak in tacos. We ended with the bunuelos (Mexican donuts) which we were both really looking forward to. We were sadly disappointed - they were overcooked, dry, and there was way too much cinnamon sugar on them. It was a mess trying to eat them since they fell apart and the sugar was flying everywhere. All the food did come out quickly which was nice. The only reason I am giving this place 3 stars instead of 2 is because the grilled fish taco was amazing. Besides that, would not come back based on the rest of the food I tried and the ambiance.

A friend and I ate at Naperville's Fat Rosie's before an event at the North Central College campus and we really enjoyed it! All the food was good, but I would go back just for drinks and the homemade salsa! The ambiance of the restaurant was fun and lively. There was a mix of couples on dates, friends meeting for a bite, and families having dinner, so there's definitely something for everyone to enjoy. They do take reservations if you have a large group or find yourself going at a busy time. Parking for this restaurant in the connected lot was a hassle and you likely won't find a spot there, so I'd recommend parking in the free lot across the street.

WOW... This place is AWESOME. The atmosphere is super exciting and fun. This decor sets this place way above the typical Mexican restaurant, making it perfect for any occasion. Even the rest rooms were really cool. The food was delicious - I had Pollo al Chipotle or something like that - which was grilled chicken and zucchini over a mashed potato base covered with a Chipotle sauce. I had iced tea, but the margs looked awesome. My only complaint is that the service was not great. Fat Rosie's is worth a visit

Coming from NYC and Florida, we are new to the area in 2023. We decided to go to Fat Rosie's for Cinco de Mayo. This is hands down the best Mexican restaurant I ever been at. Many complements to the hostess, our waitress Nelly, and the manager Andrea! They made this festival outstanding with great entertainment and great margaritas.

came in with a group of friends with no reservation. there was a 5-10 minute wait which was not bad at all for the amount of people that were waiting and seated. got some chips and salsa once seated and started ordering drinks. chips and salsa were very good, salsa had a good kick to it. the blackberry marg, super strong was overpowering the flavor of the drink. the white sangria, more calmer and had a nice fruit taste to it. food wise we got two chicken tacos, really good with the flavoring on the chicken no complaints. two fish tacos, wow really good. would come back for them, all the toppings go really well with it. only complaint is that we got seated in a tight area where my chair kept getting pushed by the people walking past and the music got super loud to wear we were yelling at each other while talking.

The food was top tier. Our server Genesis was and absolute delight. She gave great recommendations and her personality was the best.

I'm a snob. I know I'm a snob. I'm that insufferable girl who compares everything to New York. When my friend asked me to have dinner with her at this kitschy chain Mexican place, I was prepared for disappointment. It is bright. It's loud. It's rowdy. The high top tables are uncomfortable (there are low tops too). But it was a lot of fun! Three of us had tacos. I had the Al pastor, the pollo, and the grilled pescado. They have several types of tacos, including steak, shrimp, and cauliflower, among others. Flour or corn tortilla. Have I had better tacos? Yes! We're these tacos good? Yes. I had two margaritas. The margaritas are basic and mediocre. I have had way better. I've had way worse. There are no small margaritas here. They all come in cheesy huge glasses that you have to hold with two hands. But that's ok, it fits the mood. My husband and I also had desert. I had the flourless cake and ice cream and he had the tres leches. Both good. They have Mexican ice cream, churros, and a large churro sundae too. Service was attentive and got everything correct. And everyone here is a riot. There were servers bringing out sparkling airplanes with tequila shots. Some servers were wearing giant sombreros and riding wheeled horses around. The women's bathroom has a cowboy inside and the bathroom shouts phrases like, "hold your horses!" This isn't gourmet. But it's definitely a good time.

Best Margaritas at Fat Rosie's! We visited twice on our vacation. Started off with chips and salsa and guacamole. GET THE GUAC! Trust me, it's sooooo good! Like lick the bowl good! Got the steak tacos and rice. They were both really good. Service was excellent. We were seated promptly, and our server was on it! We will be back when we are in the area again!

Mango Margarita was really good with fresh Mango on top! The flank steak had great flavor and was grilled to the perfect medium rare. Only downside was the dish was a bit over priced but then again it is downtown Naperville. Looking forward to going back and trying some other dishes next time I am in town.

Loved this place. Fast service, great food, wonderful margaritas! Came in on a holiday weekend at 7pm with a party of 5. Was promptly seated and had a great time.

Ordered three tacos to go. Pollo a las brazas, Al pastor, and carne asada. All three of them only came with onion and cilantro and none of the other toppings or sauces mentioned in the description on the menu. Unfortunately I already ate the carne asada before I noticed they were all missing their toppings, otherwise I would have included a picture of it. The carne asada taco alone was $7.25! What a waste of money.

We came in on a Wednesday night and the place was packed so I would try to make a reservation even on a weekday. I ordered the quesabirria and it was the best I've ever had!!! I also ordered what I believe was called the purple smash, it was a margarita with muddled basil and blueberries, and it was also one of the best drinks I've ever had - not to sweet at all (i hate sweet drinks and margs are usually so sweet when flavored). I can't wait to come back! My not so favorite things was the constant racket since it was somehow everyone's birthday, and the volume of music is quite loud.

We visited here after everyone kept telling us we needed to check it out. It was a Saturday night and the weather was decent, so many of us were waiting outside. We had a reservation and it was about 15 minutes after our reservation time that we were seated. The first thing we noticed was how LOUD it was, like we had to yell at each other to be heard over the music. Then there were lots of people getting flights of tequilla (they put the shot glasses on an airplane tray) and that added to the sound. Our waiter was ok, not hovering, but not noticing when our drinks were low. The drinks were reasonably priced, but the mixed ones were kind of watered down. They really were pushing those tequilla flights and that just wasn't for us. The food was fresh and hot, but nothing fabulous. We didn't have anything that made us want to go back. Maybe our expectations were too high after all the recommendations? Oh well, we can say that we visited.

Fat rosies has one of the most iconic and delicious burritos I've ever had, and it's the 3-pound El patron burrito gordo. I've been quite a few times before when it was located next to Barnes and Noble across the street, but their new location seems bigger and they also allow dogs on the patio! Their chips and salsa are always amazing and on the salty side, but super tasty. The burrito gordo is now priced at $40 ($5-7 increase I believe) but it can easily feed 3-4 people. Unfortunately, they do not allow ordering this for the table as each person has to get their own item (excluding drinks), so we ordered two additional tacos and had way more than enough food. I was slightly disappointed at this new rule that they had and while I can understand the reasoning, it definitely diminishes the value and overall experience of it all. Still love the sight of the burrito gordo though and how amazing it tastes with my favorite tender steak, pico de Gallo, avocado, and even fries all inside this massive tortilla. Even though you can't share this one item for the table anymore, the restaurant is still tons of fun and you can bet you'll have leftovers to eat for another meal.

The place was jam packed full on a Saturday Halloween party night. It was so smooth! The dining area is beautiful! The vibe is fun. The server was great and the food was exceptional. Kudos to this great team!

Good food and nice ambience . The chicken tacos and shrimp tacos was really good with fresh veggies and guacamole Is also good

Wow! Loved the experience here. The decor was so eclectic - loved the story of Fat Rosie as well. The chips and salsa were the best I've ever had. I think the salsa was fire roasted - so much flavor! Beyond kid friendly from the kids's cup w/a squiggly green straw, the crayons w/kid's menu, the coin operated donkey and dare I mention the FREE sombrero!! Margs we're large and fantastic. I got the pink guava marg and the fajitas with flour tortillas. Convenient covered FREE parking across the street. Ladies, don't be surprised by the cowboy in the restroom. Franchise in Detroit please!!

It's good. Just VERY overpriced. Maybe stop giving away free shots and lower the prices.

My Experience here was so so. Sunday and we had a party of 4 . It's Naperville so parking was Horrible. We found parking after about 20 minutes. We had reservations so we were seated right away. First thing I noticed was the loud music. You had to almost yell to talk to each other. The service was good. Drinks were very watered down. The food is okay. Not very authentic but close. There food is not Spicy at all. The thing that made me give them the 2 stars was that during our dinner they had someone affiliated with them take our photos and then they were selling them to us. We couldn't understand or hear him because of the loud music. We came to enjoy our evening and it felt like we where at a Night Club / Circus.

First time here. The atmosphere is authentic Tex-Mex!! Decor is cute and music is appropriate. The food was DELISH!!!! I got 1 shrimp taco and a mushroom taco. So so so good!!!! My guest got beef enchiladas with rice and beans. Also delish. Chips and salsa were perfect. I came in between lunch and dinner, greeted warmly and immediately sat. Will most definitely return. You need to come too-- support this fantastic restaurant.

Great service and entertainment. Food was delicious as well. Definitely going to back and yes I recommend.

Honestly, I went in with low expectations. A bit of a silly name for a kitschy, stylized suburban chain. I was definitely wrong though. I started with what i think was like a "skinny mezcal" cocktail? it was really good, it was in the margarita section. Maybe it was just tequila rather than mezcal but it was well balanced. Then I got the birria tacos which were fantastic. Really good beef, tons of cheese, great compote, and super filling. Tons of food and brought home leftover food too. It was maybe a bit on the salty side but I mean they're birria tacos, theres so much beef and cheese you gotta expect that. Really flavorful too, not spicy, but well seasoned. Would return!

We stopped by on a weekday for lunch around 11AM with our two little ones after a morning visit to the Dupage Children Museum. We rarely have Mexican ever since welcoming our little ones because we try to adhere to lighter fares and flavors especially when they would also like to try what's on our plate. But on this particular day, we finally gave in to our cravings and it did not disappoint. 1) The flautas consisted of three fried tortillas filled with shredded beef, served with a tres chiles salsa, lettuce, cheese and sour cream. This was particularly satisfying as there aren't too many places that serve flautas by us. 2) My husband had the enchiladas de mole consisted of three corn tortillas filled with wood grilled chicken, covered in Oaxacan mole negro and melted queso Chihuahua, served with rice & beans. Judging from his reaction, I think he thoroughly enjoyed the meal and forgot how the mole sauce is an explosion of flavors. 3) Our girls shared the kid's menu chicken quesadilla with rice & beans. They are a sucker for anything with cheese and they devoured their quesadilla within minutes. We even got them to try a good amount of beans so it was definitely a win-win situation. Their meal came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream but the server was generous and kind enough to bring us two scoops even though we did not request it. Our girls definitely appreciated the special treat and pretty much dug in as soon as the bowl landed on the table. We are really looking forward to visiting them at their new location!

I have been here many times, I'm a regular, unfortunately this time not the same service or food quality. The gentleman that was serving us was rude, and inadequate with the way he spoke to us. I went there with my family. The food was cold, never have we experienced it. It seems to be after Bella the manager left everything went down. The new management is not near the way it used to be. Hope corporate reads my review and contacts me.

The ambiance is festive and fun and maybe a little too loud. Service was excellent and our food came quickly. The food is okay, not my favorite Mexican. Salsas are very good.

Really good food. The atmosphere is really nice and authentic. Service is always really good. salsa it's the best

Fat Rosie's... This place is THE package deal. From the freshness of food, to the conscientiousness of staff, to the overall vibe and aesthetic, I am just extremely grateful to have come across this spot. If you don't already know; Hector, and Jeremy literally liven this spot up. It's not often you come across talented and efficient staff that also cater to your needs and give you a heck of a laugh and an outstanding time. Thanks to them both we've found a great hangout spot. Foods to try : Ceviche - delicious shrimp and fish goodness served with a mango purée which is delicious!!! Birria Tacos - if you haven't seen how trendy these are on Tik Tok you're missing out ... the fact that a restaurant in the burbs is serving these is beyond expectation. Please get these you will not regret it. Tampiquena - a fat Rosie's favorite and I can see why. Great quality skirt steak and can't go wrong with a little enchilada and rice and beans FLAN - are you kidding!!! Best most custardy sugary goodness I've ever tasted. Restaurant is overall clean and organized. Service isn't technically slow here, but also don't take it for granted and sincerely take your time to enjoy the different flavors and the great ambiance they have to offer here. It's a great chilling spot. 10/10 recommend.

This place is so cute love the ambience the food is so good I love the strawberry jalapeño margarita, when you walk in the place, it makes you happy they take pictures of you with your family, which is pretty cool. I got one taken of me and my son which we both enjoyed. My son love the steak tacos that he ordered two orders. Took one order home. I also ordered steak tacos. They were very delicious ladies. If you have to use the restroom you'll be in for a funny surprise it's not your typical restroom. This place is full of surprises.. this is a nice place to bring the family out for a great dinner or a nice place for a first date in the army but either way you won't be disappointed in this restaurant, it makes you happy and we all like to be happy.

When we entered the restaurant for brunch, we were sat right away with the reservation. We were provided chips and sauce before the Brunch Food came. Everything came out nice and hot. They also offer different types of brunch drinks such as turn my fat rosie's mimosarita.

Great place to eat! Food & drinks were delicious, especially the strawberry jalepeno margaritas & sangria!

The atmosphere and decor is really fun and lively. The sitting arrangements are spaced well and offer seating for groups or intimate dates. The staff was fun and kept the mood light. They were very attentive. Thst being said the food is not very good. It's basically white washed Mexican food. Overcooked, no flavor, no spice. Not the worst thing I've ever eaten, but would not come here for authenticity.

Fat Rosie's did not disappoint. They are in a new location, across the street from their old location by chipotle. The service to the food to the atmosphere was all amazing. The fish taco grilled was chefs kiss, definitely try it. This will be my go to taco spot now.

Celebrated my birthday with a large group (adults and kids).The food was delicious, environment was so festive and fun and our servers were fantastic! I will definitely be back.

Best Mexican restaurant I've had since moving to Illinois, tequila and food is amazing and service from top to bottom is wondeful love this place!

Awful food. Service was slow but she was pleasant. Both the Tamales (pork) and the tacos (elpastor) were over cooked cold and dry. Refried beans tastes burnt. I've had better Mexican fast food than this place. $12 margaritas were ok. Definitely not coming back to this location. Not sure if I will try another.

Never disappoints!! Great food, pleasant staffwe are regulars and love the vibe @ Fat Rosie's. A must for outside visitors!

Fire, fire and fire! The food and drinks here are amazing! Live music at night and the staff works really hard making this dining experience memorable for their guest...

Went in for staff lunch and had a great time. Told them we have time constraint, and they were cooperative and fast. Ambiance- beautiful ambiance. Smaller place than other fat rosies locations Crowd- very busy and noisy place but its kind of lively vibe with some good music in the background. Menu- has really good menu with alot of vegetarian options or they can modify. Drinks- i love their drinks.