Where to Eat - Rosa Mexicano

A new Rosa Mexicano opened up in the Financial District in SF and it has become a favorite spot with Andrew and I. The below are based on several trips we have taken.

Rosa Mexicano is known for their table-side guacamole and it is for good reason. We have ordered it each time we have gone and it is always great. It is made with fresh avocados, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, and onions. It is always made to your spice specifications. I have a high threshold for spice but the spicy tasted pretty mild to me. Luckily it is served with two sauces that added some heat. (One was more of a salsa verde with some citrus while the other was more of a smokey chipotle.) It is also served with warm chips and tortillas.

We have tried the above Mini Hard Shell Kampachi Tacos. These were fresh and very tasty. They consisted of diced yellowtail, serrano chile, arugula and truffle oil. The fresh lime and crispy shallots on top were great touches. It may be important to note, depending on the size of your group, that all the starters we have had have come with 3.

For starters, we've also tried the Crab Empanadas. These were made of Fresh Dungeness crab meat and served with a seasonal fruit pico de gallo and avocado-tomatillo salsa. The seasonal fruit pico de gallo was made with pears and super tasty. 

We've tried 2 of the tacos on the menu. The above are the Baja Fish Tacos. These are line-caught crispy local fish with a jalopeno sauce on a flour tortilla. They were so delicious.

We also tried the Pork Belly & Scallop tacos, which were great but really sloppy to eat. They were made with Diver Scallops, Masami Ranch pork belly with spicy orange habanero salsa. 

For sides we've tried the Chilaquiles, which were good but I am a huge sucker for some Chilaquiles. Their version has tortilas with melted chihuahua cheese (cotija), chicken and chipotle crema. My only complaint was that it wasn't bigger. 

For entrees we've had the Carne Asada. This comes with beef cooked in cheese and served with chile de arbol salsa, street corn, and charro beans. Also comes with beans and rice sides. It was very good.