Authentic Tex-Mex delights w/ homemade flour tortillas & creative cocktails. A vintage gem serving up killer tacos & Texas sheet cake.
This charming East Village spot boasts a bright, vintage exterior and a cozy interior, offering an authentic taste of Tex-Mex. It's a go-to for delicious, homemade tacos on fresh flour tortillas, with popular fillings like barbacoa and carne guisada. Don't miss out on their quesadillas, the classic Texas sheet cake for dessert, or their inventive cocktail menu.
This restaurant specializes in authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, with a strong emphasis on homemade flour tortillas for their tacos. Popular recommendations include the barbacoa and carne guisada tacos, queso, and the Texas sheet cake. Some diners have noted recent dips in quality or specific dishes being less impressive, with one user finding the bean and cheese tacos mediocre and another finding the tacos generally disappointing or too salty. However, many still find the food exceptional, with the vegan queso and barbacoa tacos receiving specific praise.
"Customers highly recommend the homemade flour tortilla tacos, especially the barbacoa and carne guisada. The queso, weekend donuts, and Texas sheet cake are also frequently praised. The special frozen margaritas are also a noted favorite."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, frequently praising the authentic Tex-Mex flavors, especially the tacos and queso. Some recent feedback indicates a potential decline in quality or inconsistency for certain dishes, while others continue to rave about the food.
Important Note
Some recent customer feedback suggests a potential inconsistency in food quality or that certain dishes may not meet expectations, with specific mentions of tacos being disappointing or too salty. It is also noted that while it's Tex-Mex, some diners accustomed to authentic Mexican cuisine might find it different.
"Yellow rose is donating a portion of its sales."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"The queso at Yellow Rose is recommended as an appetizer."
Positive"The original poster is considering Yellow Rose for a birthday dinner in the East Village."
Neutral"User included Yellow Rose in a list of taco spots in the East Village."
Positive"Yellow Rose was suggested as another Mexican restaurant to consider."
Neutral"This user reassured that Yellow Rose is not upscale and has incredible food."
Positive"This commenter confirmed that Yellow Rose serves very good mole enchiladas, having tried them about a month prior."
Positive"This commenter stated that Yellow Rose is not that upscale and is a good spot for casual drinks."
Positive"This Texan commenter found Yellow Rose to be mediocre compared to Javelina."
Negative"The original poster considered Yellow Rose but was concerned it might be too upscale based on online photos."
Neutral"Yellow Rose is suggested as a potential place for mole enchiladas."
Neutral"Yellow Rose is recommended as a spot in the East Village (EV) for great Tex Mex, suggested as an alternative for someone looking for a place similar to Tortilla Flats."
Positive"Responding to a critique, this commenter believes Yellow Rose's food 'fucking slaps' and asks about their salsa."
Positive"This commenter enjoys Yellow Rose for its breakfast tacos and fresh tortillas, noting it doesn't have an 'authentic' Mexican vibe but is still a great spot for specific items."
Positive"In response to disappointment, this commenter asks what was ordered and praises the steak fajita and queso at Yellow Rose."
Positive"Having grown up with Tex-Mex, this commenter was very disappointed with Yellow Rose."
Negative"The commenter reiterates that Yellow Rose has excellent tacos and criticizes Redditors for being pedantic about food authenticity."
Positive"This commenter suggests Yellow Rose, stating it surpasses other listed options and defends Tex-Mex as a valid form of Mexican cuisine."
Positive"The user recommended the skillet cornbread from Yellow Rose."
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