Vibrant Tex-Mex eatery with stellar house-made tortillas & iconic Texas sheet cake. A must-try for authentic flavors & a great vibe.
This East Village spot offers a charming, vintage atmosphere with a distinctive striped awning and stained-glass chandeliers. Specializing in Tex-Mex, they're known for their delicious tacos made with house-made flour tortillas, featuring fillings like barbacoa and carne guisada. Don't miss the skirt steak quesadilla or the highly recommended Texas sheet cake for a sweet finish.
The restaurant serves Tex-Mex cuisine, with a strong emphasis on their tacos and house-made flour tortillas. Popular dishes include the shredded chicken verde, barbacoa, carne guisada, and skirt steak quesadilla. The Texas sheet cake is frequently recommended for dessert. One user found some dishes mediocre, suggesting it might be best to order carefully.
"Highly recommended dishes include their tacos made with house-made flour tortillas (especially barbacoa and carne guisada), skirt steak quesadilla, and the nostalgic Texas sheet cake for dessert. Weekend donuts and supreme queso are also praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, with many praising the delicious Tex-Mex food and the overall vibe. Some find it to be a great spot for a casual meal or a date night.
Important Note
One user found certain dishes, such as the bean and cheese taco, bacon dish, and carne guisada taco, to be mediocre. It's suggested that one might need to order strategically to get the best experience.
"A user recommended Yellow Rose for Tex Mex. The comment was in response to a request for Tex Mex food."
Positive"This commenter recommended the bean and cheese tacos from Yellow Rose, also mentioning the queso as a great addition."
Positive"This commenter stated they have loved Yellow Rose for years."
Positive"This Tex-Mex restaurant is recommended for those seeking that type of cuisine."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Yellow Rose as one of the better Tex-Mex options in NYC, but still felt it didn't reach the caliber of top-tier places in cities like Austin."
Neutral"The commenter mentions having recently visited Yellow Rose."
Neutral"States the fajita at Yellow Rose is 'lit' (very good)."
Positive"The author states their personal favorite chocolate cake is the Texas sheet cake from Yellow Rose, claiming it surpasses cakes from Claud, Strip House, and Little Cupcake Bakeshop."
Positive"The author enthusiastically praises Yellow Rose's sheet cake, calling it 'UNREAL'."
Positive"The author lists Yellow Rose as a recommendation for chocolate cake."
Positive"A user, responding to a request for cakes that are moist and light on frosting, highly recommends the chocolate cake at Yellow Rose. They describe it as 'incredible' and note that the cake type may vary, so calling ahead is advised."
Positive"This user highly recommends Yellow Rose's weekend donuts, Texas sheet cake, special frozen margaritas (which 'never missed'), and supreme queso."
Positive"The user reports having a mediocre experience at Yellow Rose, having tried the bean and cheese taco, a bacon dish, and carne guisada, and wonders if they ordered the wrong things."
Negative"The user lists Yellow Rose among several NYC restaurants that they believe live up to their hype, later adding they've been a dozen times and find everything great, noting the chef's San Antonio roots."
Positive"The commenter chooses the Texas chocolate cake from Yellow Rose as their death row dessert."
Positive"Recommends Yellow Rose near Union Square for American cuisine (specifically Texan-inspired)."
Positive"Lists Yellow Rose as a breakfast spot in the neighborhood, offering a variety of styles. They are known for Tex-Mex."
Positive"This restaurant was chosen for an out-of-town friend seeking a place with 'vibes'. The commenter confirmed it was both 'delicious' and had the 'appropriate feel', successfully balancing food quality and atmosphere."
Positive"The commenter suggests Yellow Rose as an option to consider in the original poster's general vicinity."
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