Rosita's Mexican Restaurant

Far and away one of my favorite Mexican places. This place has ambiance, a separate bar that carries Mariners games and other sports, and, of course, amazing food. Plus the waitresses and bartenders are very nice. Is that enough? I think it's very deserving of five stars.

Went to Rosita's Mexican Restaurant for the first time. This place is spectacular! Authentic Mexican cuisine!!! Ordered the Sizzling Fajitas: steak version. Super delicious and very fresh tasting. The atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy! Also, outstanding customer service!!! Highly recommended!!! Love love love it 😍!!

Cute restaurant just off the main section of Greenlake. They have a variety of traditional and modern dishes and a well stocked bar with cocktails, and feature a nice happy hour with marked down drinks and small plates to share with someone. In the evenings they have a little station where you can get freshly made tortillas, which are delicious. There are daily specials as well and the servers are friendly.

Great service! Really good Mole Enchiladas too

Overall this is a great Mexican restaurant! Perfect for families or groups. I wouldn’t say it’s the best Mexican I’ve ever had but it was definitely good. But their free tortilla were delicious, so make sure to get one when you try Rosita’s!

After multiple visits over the last year I'm taking down 2 stars. Portion sizes are very less and the prices on the menu seem to not match what you eventually get billed for. So in 2024 a dinner order for the enchiladas came with 2 enchiladas whereas now it's just 1. 2023 review : Rosita's is one of the best Mexican options in Seattle. We love their salsas and other usual faire. This time around I was blown away by the Mole Enchiladas. The bartender even made me a margarita with mezcal instead of tequila which tasted really good.

Very good food, lots of quantity! The restaurant is located very conveniently close to Green Lake and has a good ambiance for dining in. The Covid-19 safety seems to be well maintained here. I tried their Vegetarian tortilla rolls and soup, both were great. Definitely recommend to try.

Every time I come the service and food is great. Last Saturday the server in her 50's?? Was not nice, I said thank you for her help and she said ,yeah very rudely and walked away. Never experienced that from the staff before. We had a male server after that,he was very nice. The food was quick and delicious. Check it out, good stuff.

I love Mexican/Latin food so when my buddy suggested this place, I was all in! Rosita's apparently has been around a long time according to my buddy who's lived here for over 20 years. Right off the bat, the chips and salsa were really good, usually it's nice simple complimentary appetizer but I found myself asking our server to bring more of it. For entree I got the enchiladas mole poblano. Not the best enchilada's I've had, but pretty good. The chicken and mole sauce went well together had great flavor. It was a decent amount, I feel I've had bigger enchiladas and for a bit cheaper too. This the downside to an otherwise decent visit, it's a bit on the high side overall. My Jarritos was like $5, talk about a markup. This is another one of my friend's favorite spots so I'm sure I'll find myself here again and the food is good, but again a bit high for comparatively to similar spots.

I don't know why I keep doing this to myself. I am going to start calling Mexican food in this city, "Seattle style" because the cuisine here is truly it's own thing. I had a hankering for Mexican food and Rosita's came up on my phone as I was in Green Lake. Rosita's is a really cute spot located in a quaint and trendy little commercial area of Green Lake. I really liked the area. I wish I could say the same for the food here. I want to point out that I respect how long Rosita's has been serving this community and I'm sure many people have some great memories here. The staff were also really nice. Unfortunately, my food was reflective of the on-going issues with Mexican food in Seattle. Is is being whitewashed. So many times, the food is watered down, seasonings are downplayed, traditional preparation, specifically with the chile relleno here, is lost. The best thing here were the chips and salsa, particularly the green one. I could just much on those and get a drink and be perfectly happy. For my meal, I had the chicken enchilada and chile relleno with a Cadillac margarita. The margarita was overly sweet, but very strong. The bartender does not play here. I was not able to finish the whole thing since I had to drive. The enchilada was very basic and boring, but the chile relleno was atrocious. This is the second place in Seattle where it was prepared in this manner. Instead of a traditional style chile relleno, you are getting a poblano pepper wrapped in a thin layer of egg. And that's it. It was more like an omelet. I was very disappointed when I saw this. To me this is a quick way to push out this dish, as chile rellenos are a bit time consuming, but totally worth the work. The sauce tasted like it came out of a can and there were peas and carrots on top of my food. WHY??? Why are those there??? Like WTF. I've had a better meal at Azteca. For me if I ever return, it will be just for the chips and salsa.

Service was impressively quick, especially for a busy Friday night. The house-made chips were some of the best I've ever had, crispy and flavorful. Our food arrived fast and the portions were huge. The restaurant had a classic Mexican-style décor and was clean throughout. I'd definitely stop by again if I'm ever in this part of Seattle.

I've gone to Rosita's often since we came to Seattle eight years ago. Loved the neighborhood vibe, friendly staff, and food. But last night was the last time, sadly. Paid roughly $30 to take out one order of chicken fajitas. The portion was tiny, the food was less flavorful, and they forgot to put tortillas in. I called not because I wanted anything except to let them know I had no tortillas, and the host who answered said she didn't know how to give me a credit but would have a manager call me back. And no one ever called. Sigh.

I haven't been to Rosita's in probably 10 years and this place still slaps. My family and I were in Greenlake last weekend and were really craving mexican food when I remembered Rosita's. It was a Saturday night so the place was slammed, but the three of us managed to squeeze into a table for 2 quickly. The tortilla lady was slinging fresh flour tortillas for us to munch on while we waited for our food. Chips and salsa are still complimentary and damn, that salsa still packs some heat. Our server messed up our order, but rectified it quickly. Our steak fajitas and carne asada came out blazing hot and everything was so delicious. We demolished it and everyone left happy.

Got the carne asada plate, the carnitas plate, and horchatas. The portion sizes were huge! The carnitas and carne asada were cooked well and the horchata sweetness was just right. The place was super cute too. They have free tortillas or soemthing on the weekends I think where they cook fresh tortilla on the grill in the dining area. 10/10 recommend.

A green lake establishment! We came for lunch on a Saturday and there was pretty good business. It's a huge space, so even though there were many parties it didn't seem crowded at all. We ordered the carnitas plate and enchiladas verdes with chicken. The carnitas plate comes with homemade tortillas from their tortillaria and with all the fixings, including a generous amount of guac! I also liked that the carnitas were extra crispy. The enchiladas plate was less memorable but still good and no complaints. The inside is a little dark / dingy which is my biggest complaint.

We came here on a Friday night after looking for any food in the area. It was pretty lively, and there were a good number of customers inside. We were able to get seated right away as a party of 6 though, which was great. The complementary chips and salsa are unlimited and great - the chips are a good thickness and crunchiness, and the salsas are really fresh as well. They kept coming back and refilling it for us which was super nice. I got the chicken tortilla soup as my main entree, which was good but nothing special. The chunks of avocado inside were a little weird to me, but the chicken and tortilla strips were good. This spot does the job, but it wasn't anything too special.

Are you guys okay? Like who is eating this generic white people style Mexican food and giving it 5 stars? The enchilada sauce tastes like watered town tomato juice and I KNOW they know that because they tried to hide the flavor under a glob of gelatinous cheese. Same with the chimichanga. If you gotta slather your chimichanga under a pint of sour cream to hide the taste, it's not good. Also, salt your damn chips! Add jalapeños to your Guac! What a waste of money

Chimichangas are crispier than you'd expect (in a good way). Great flavor - highly recommend

My favorite Mexican in North Seattle. The chili releno is my favorite. Cocktails are great too.

Great place. Service was great and so was the food. Watched Seahawks game at the bar side but they have family friendly section as well. We ordered combination, tortilla soup and large nachos. Once you seat they serve with salsa and guacamole with some chips.

Used to love this place and ate in restaurant and did pick up orders all the time. Got my usual today to-go and it was almost $40 for enchiladas and guac. Totally fine on that, but the weird chip skimping was definitely unappreciated. They told me I couldn't get chips that I literally paid for with the $9 guac I ordered....I was told the bag of chips I got with my enchiladas was also the guacamole chips (it isn't), and I would need to pay for more (but didn't tell me how much or offer to let me pay for more lol. There's no option to order more chips on the app). They used to give a bag of chips for any entree and then another for if you ordered salsa or guac because they're literally a part of the side order. Rude and bizarre for such an inexpensive item.

Incredibly quick service. Lovely staff. Expansive Mexican restaurant. You get chips and salsa for free and the food was exactly how you would like it to be. This place has been a staple since I can remember.

House made tortillas? Warm chips with refills? How can you say no to these and more that greet you when you sit down for a meal at Rosita's? This place is a perfect place to stop after a walk or activity at Greenlake as it will definitely fill you up to the brim. Portions are huge--definitely 2 meals worth. Service was fast and attentive as our water was always filled, someone was always nearby in case we needed anything and could grab their attention, and chips were refilled without being asked. Most entrees you can choose the protein with cheese being one of the vegetarian options.

This was the best Mexican food I've had in Seattle! It's hard to come by in the PNW. I liked that they had a huge menu, too. Enjoyed our fajitas, steak was well seasoned and tender. They were accommodating of dietary restrictions. Beans and salsa also good. They're quite busy on the weekends and might have a wait time for larger parties.

We came in yesterday for lunch. Saturday at noon was great-we were seated right away and enjoyed their chips and salsa. I was impressed by how quickly we were served-we had our entrees within 10 minutes of ordering. I enjoyed my avocado tostado with chicken (I asked for no cheese). My friend enjoyed her enchilada. The portion sizes were perfect-we had just enough to feel satisfied and their flavor was on point. The Avocado Tostada tasted very fresh. Rositas is a tried and true old favorite-their flavors are nostalgic and bring me back to my childhood while staying refreshing and nurturing at the same time. I loved it.

Chimichangas and enchiladas were excellent. Salsa verde delicious as always. I love this place.

Loved this place! Have been meaning to try it! Food is delish, good price and huge portions! Recommend sharing :) We came here on a whim last night - I'd been craving Mexican and forgot it was so close! We had the pork and rice with tortillas and share guacamole too. They come with tortilla chips and salsa to start you off then we ordered our food and drinks. The service was super fast and everything was great! The vibe is super chill - nothing fancy but good food and quick service. Ill definitely be coming back! Love the homemade tortillas!

Rosita's has amazing Mexican food. This is the first restaurant I've ever been to where the chips were house made. Fresh corn tortillas made at the stand, free if you request one from the cook but don't forget to add to her tip jar. Ordered a tamal and the waitress wanted to argue that it was tamales - and it was very delicious. Came slathered in sauce which I could have done without. Main entree I had was the carnitas with corn tortillas. The star of the meal were the tortillas. The pork was cut into large chunks, tasted all right. Rice and beans were fresh. Friends with me enjoyed their arroz con pollo, burrito and more. The only cons were that the bartender didn't acknowledge my friends trying to order, waitress didn't check on us and the acoustics means we were almost shouting to hear each other along with the server actually being shouted at so she knew who to serve what food to. Would definitely come back and try other dishes.

For reasons that remain a mystery to me, I will forget about Rosita's for weeks, months or even years, and when I go back, I'm completely stunned by how good the food is. How can I possibly forget this place? The most important must-do when you go is get some fresh homemade tortillas. It is not to be missed! And after you've had one, go back and ask for another. They're made while you watch, and are piping hot when handed to you. Worth every penny (which is free, if you're eating a meal). I ordered Enchiladas Mole Poblano with chicken, and it was delicious. Nice mole. My friends and I all ordered margaritas, which we were really happy with. Biggest complaint is that they close too darn early (8 p.m. during the week, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday). We weren't ready to call it a night at 8 p.m.--did I mention they close way too early!!--so we headed over to the nearby Tapas Lab for dessert and dessert drinks.

Great Mexican spot located on the east side of Greenlake. I always enjoy coming here with family or friends. My go-to is the carnitas plate and it never disappoints - the taste is exquisite and the portion is big! Service is always good - plenty of attentiveness and food comes out quick. It's darker inside at the bar but there's also plenty of seating outside of it if you need. Also some outside seats if preferred.

Seattle's Rosita's is a go-to for me, and this place is a standout favorite. The food is exceptional, and I can't get enough of the fresh tortillas served during dinner--adds a wonderful touch to the dining experience.

We came here for great Mexican food and they delivered! The parking in this area is a challenge so expect to walk a bit to get here. Other than that, the food and service are worthwhile! We were here on a holiday when they were packed, with every table taken. Even at their busiest, we were seated and served within 20 minutes. I enjoyed my fish tacos and several servings of chips/salsa/guac! I look forward to future visits here!

I don't know why I've been here before. I've driven or walked by it for many years. It's what you would expect and that's exactly what you want sometimes.

The best part of the meal was the chips and salsa, which were better than average (Keep in mind, only 1 free refill during Covid time). The enchiladas were THICK! Too thick. Tough to chew when they shouldn't be. The rice and beans were standard for a Mexican restaurant, and the Tostada was nothing special. Staff and interior were nice, and they had good music playing. I wouldn't call the place bad but I don't see it as being better overall compared to others of its kind.

Services was quick, efficient and friendly, basic Mexican eatery nothing to write home about.

Great neighborhood to be located in! Wonderfully welcoming staff and attentive service. Loved the margaritas and the handmade tortillas fresh while you wait! The variety of the menu is excellent filled with classical Mexican dishes for a great value. Servings are ample and we all were so pleased with our meal...some highlights: the house salad filled with lots of goodies...dressing was delish. Tortilla soup was flavorful and the perfect size for a side to any meal. Chicken fajitas were so fresh...crisp veggies filled the plate with tender bites of chicken to add to the homemade tortillas and lots of sides accompanied the dish. Carne asada and the steak fajitas were enjoyed! Great spot to gather and munch!

I have walked by this place 1000 times and finally went in and it's my new favorite! It's super cute, clean and right by Green Lake. Everyone working here is super super nice and the food was fresh and delicious. They even have home made tortillas. The tortilla soup and shrimp salad and beef fajitas were yummy! I would order them again! My new favorite spot. Also - the very best green salsa I've ever had in my entire life.

Love this place. Fresh tortillas and their crudito is delicious. I wish I could get the recipe.

A solid Mexican spot located right by Green Lake Park -- it was super easy to order online and I walked to the lakefront to eat my food. The staff was nice and the food was tasty too! They're doing indoor seating as well, but I just got takeout. They also have a ton of vegetarian options, which is great. I got the cheese enchiladas peqeños with verde salsa and it was the perfect amount of food -- the enchilada was super tasty and the rice was also fluffy and good. I really loved the chili verde flavor and the refried beans were also good with the chips they gave us!

I've always wanted to try this restaurant out after walking around the lake. This restaurant is like any typical Mexican restaurant with higher than average prices. They have all the typical dishes at any Mexican restaurants and the decor is rather pretty nice. It's kind bigger than I thought too. I ordered a soup since I didn't want to fill all the way up and wanted some dessert next door. I ordered their sopa de frijoles and it has really good flavors. It didn't look super appetizing since it looked like it has just black soup. There are also rice, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. I wish it had more rice since it felt it had a lot of black beans than other ingredients. The flavor was good though.

Positive things: - good portion - meat was tender (carnitas). flavor on the meat was passable - decent guac Weird things: The burrito sauce tasted like tomato pasta sauce, like the kind from a can. And it was sweet like sugar! Never in my life have I tasted a burrito or enchilada sauce like that. The salsas tasted nothing like a real mexican green salsa or salsa fresca. You know it's not authentic when they serve sour cream and not crema. Food is food so if you want a good portion, go here. Just don't expect real mexican food.

How is it that I have not written a review for this amazing place?! This is one of my go to places for the area. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the city. I've been coming to Rosita's for well over a decade and they are always very friendly, accommodating, reasonable in their pricing, consistent in their service and food- even given the challenging times. I love the mints at the end-- silly I know. I love their decor and how it's set up. Take out is 15-20 min no matter how busy they seem to be. In the early evening times there is a sweet older woman that makes fresh hot tortillas to order with salsa and butter. Be sure to bring a few dollars to tip her, I have a hard time ordering only one. I love their chimichanga's and that I can mix and match proteins. Other places don't compare! The meals are large enough my toddler and I can share. The taco salad is also a fav and pollo en crème. Thank you Rositas for being such a solid establishment in Greenlake esp when there weren't all the places that are there now.

This restaurant is a block away from green lake park. It's a large place with a bar attached. The service people are very nice. The food I would say is traditional Mexican American family style. The sauces that come with the chips taste very sweet. The fajitas are good but pretty greasy. I was craving greasy food today but I don't think it's particularly good for taste or health. The guacamole tastes great. I wish the bean dip for the chips would come with beef.

Friend and I both got the pollo el carbon. Great service and freshly made corn tortillas. Large restaurant with ample seating!

The service was fine, the food was good though. I ordered the carne asada plate and the tortillas were my favorite. It was kind of expensive, I payed $40 for my meal, but I'm not from here so maybe I'm just not used to Seattle prices.

My friends and I went to this restaurant because we finished the walk at Green Lake and wanted to find something close to eat dinner instead of having to travel to downtown Seattle or Capitol Hill for food. We decided to go to this place based on Yelp Reviews. It was quite busy when we got there only because it was a busy night in Green Lake with the Lantern Walk around the holiday season celebration, plus it wasn't raining. We got seated right away and got to order our food. My friend recommended me to try the chocolate sauce chicken with tortillas. I thought it was not a bad idea, and I needed a change in my life anyway. Meh... I thought it was all right. Perhaps, I am just not huge on chocolate or Mexican food in general, but I thought the dish was all right. It was not impressive to me in any ways. Service was good, and I had no complaints about the staff.

Fun restaurant and bar. Great margaritas and house made tortillas. Spinach enchiladas are a favorite vegetarian option.

Great takeout from Rosita's tonight!! Highly recommend. I was so impressed, not only with the food but the entire takeout experience. They were easy to order via phone, they have a takeout window setup now, and best of all the food was perfectly boxed up and in a sealed to go bag--never seen these before but it definitely keeps the food fresh! I loved their fajitas when we've dined there in the past and I was craving them, I can honestly say they were very close to as good to go. Of course nothing beats fresh fajitas sizzling on a plate, but that's just not possible during COVID. Rosita's has done a phenomenal job! Good portion sizes too. We'll be back!

Helped our son move into the area and walked around looking to have dinner - we licked into this place. Started with very good margaritas - and it just kept getting better. My wife had the spinach enchiladas, son had the chile verde and I scored with the carnitas! You won't be disappointed.

Good Mexican food, nice informal atmosphere. Really good service. Nice selection of entrees.

This place is great! Went right after the wild lantern event at the zoo. Phenomenal green salsa and tortillas. I'll be back anytime I am in that area.

Great Mexican restaurant. The food is excellent and doesn't take too long to come even on a busy evening. This place also has some of the best service I've ever had in the Seattle area!

We love coming to Rosita's! Been a favorite of mine since High School! The carne asada is excellent, the home made corn to titillate... super yummy! Environment: cozy family owned place that's casual, closer to a diner style. I prefer eating I the bar here. Service: they are great here. Stick to the Mexican drinks... my experience trying to get a martini was not great (I know I know, what idiot drinks a martini with Mexican food, I'm that gal) Parkjng: this can be a super pain in the butt. Just know that.

TLDR: this review is funny. Comp chips. Spanish rice is good! Very filling. Moderately loud atmosphere with conversations being louder than the tunes playing in the background--but it is noticeable when the music stops. Spacious dining areas with plenty of elbow room. Evening food paparazzi beware, the place is dimmer than the trunk of your car at midnight in a dark parking lot. Dine by day for that perfect shot. Menu has no pictures to please us visual folk but the descriptions do suffice. Service: wait to be seated, order at the table, check brought to table, pay at table. Servers are attentive and bring you extra napkins if they see you need it! Complimentary corn tortilla chips and salsa. Who doesn't want comp food? The green salsa as tasty and had the kick of a child learning to walk for the first time and has a nice tang to it--I'm a fan since I have the spice tolerance of a pepper shaker (get it out!). If you want to be kicked by a hormonal teenager, I suggest you try the red salsa--this is where I reached for the water. Tacos Al Pastor: the plate is VERY hot (temperature wise) watch out! The marinated pork is sweet and has a bit of a kick to it (where I also I had to reach for the water, but don't compare yourself to me for the reason above). The guacamole is tasty and has a creamy texture. The Spanish rice is very good--very flavorful and has bits of veggies in it! Pinto beans are soft and have a slight tang to them which is nice. The lime slice that it came with has seen juicier days--with the effort I took squeezing it, I think I sweat more than the lime gave juice! Meal was very filling.

We had a fabulous meal the other night at Rosita's. All the food was very fresh, the tortilla bar was fun for an appetizer. Sergio the owner was there, too, so we had a chance to say hi. Chips were crispy and warm, with nice salsa dips. My husband got the enchiladas de camaron. I got a Sergio special with a chile relleno and an empalmada. Great margaritas. Servings were very generous. We both got a box and a lunch for the next day.

Best Mexican Food in Washington! Great location; right down the street from Greenlake. There's a whole section for vegetarians . So hard to find good veggie food at regular restaurants, but this place really cares for its Veg people . Do yourself a favor and order the veggie chimichanga! Super good, super filling. Top recommendation is to get a Top Shelf Margarita with a Gran Mariner floater

I love Rositas!!! The flavors are always delicious, I've been going here forever and I won't stop! From there delicious tortilla soup to the delicious enchiladas you can't go wrong!!