Rosario Cocina Mexicana in Jordaan

Let’s be clear: this is not a Mexican restaurant. What you get here is an imaginative interpretation of Mexican food, as envisioned by the chef and owners—and confidently served as “Mexican.” There’s a Chef’s Surprise Menu for €49, and even if you skip it, one thing is guaranteed: you will be surprised. The quality and taste of the food are genuinely impressive—just don’t expect anything that resembles traditional Mexican cuisine. This is Mexican food for people who have never eaten Mexican food in their life. Bold flavors, creative plating, and plenty of confidence—but authenticity takes a long holiday. To the people of Mexico: please do not visit this restaurant. You may experience cultural whiplash. What’s served here under the label of “Mexican” might leave you in total shock. Go with an open mind, forget everything you know about Mexican cuisine, and you might actually enjoy the ride.

Always lovely food and service — our server greeted us excitedly as she knew how to say my name (a rarity!) and all the team made us feel welcome. We shared a few dishes and had the cocktail special, a sour cherry margarita, would recommend.

Don’t miss out on the roasted bone marrow tacos, the absolute best! And service was amazing, the girls were very friendly and made sure we had a great selection of food.

Food wasn’t tasty given the ratings.

The place is tiny and poorly ventilated (your clothes stink). Despite this, I'd gladly return because the food was really good. We ordered a la carte, and I liked the variety of options available. The portions were decent for AMS standards, and the food was tasty. Service was quick. It's best to book!

The young man who served us was very friendly and the food was very good.

Went for tacos with my friends — the menu is almost fully gluten-free, which was perfect for one of us. The food looked amazing and tasted just as good. Super friendly staff and a lovely experience overall!

My favourite Mexican restaurant in Amsterdam! As a Mexican it is hard to find good Mexican food with relatable prices in the NL, and Rosario is that place!! Found it like 2 years ago and I go almost once every 2 months, it’s just like food back home, feels gezellig, rewarding, and wholesome. Their aguachile is out of this world, the best Mexican dish around and not so often used worldwide, but Rosario manages to serve a star of a dish! Not to forget the Cochinita Pibil tacos which are 🔥 and the enchiladas which make you feel like you are back at your abuelita’s home. Last time there was a confusion with our reservation and they managed to serve us a drink before while we waited, gave a us a nice table and even changed us to a bigger space later on, and service on point! Muchas gracias! Can’t wait to go back again (today, tomorrow, any time, any day)!!

Food was really good and so was the service. It’s a quite small restaurant which gives it a really good vibe. For example, if you go the toilet, you’re passing through the kitchen which I really liked. We had the chefs menu which is 5 courses for €49,95. Probably the best value for money I’ve had in a long time. Would definetely recommend this. Will probably come back just to try all the taco’s I missed in the chefs menu.

everything is great except margaritha, a bit missing flavors

Super fresh food. Amazing paloma!

Really cramped but dude the food was really something! Avoid the mussels, flavours don’t really work tbh. The tacos all 10/10. Really worth going, just be sure to reserve a day in advance!

Excellent. The only negative point I would mention is the table space, which is tight, as in any other restaurant in Amsterdam. The food is impeccable, with special mention for the aguachile and hummus.

100%recommended. Every time I feel like eating something special, I come to this place. Each dish is better than the previous one, service is impeccable, the chef is marvelous 🙂

I loved it. Quality, price, product, service... everything!! We'll definitely be back.

A truly delicious restaurant with tacos perfect for sharing. The portions are hearty, the prices reasonable, and the service warm and attentive. We had a very nice time

Super nice atmosphere, amazing food!

Wow, what a beautiful, delicate & delicious Mexican cuisine. The respect to each ingrediënt, the flavour range - absolutely wow. Service was great, we've tried 5 dishes and dessert. The seabas was the winner, but all was delicious.

Very delicious, authentic and beautiful food, nice staff, very attentive - really recommendable!! Just try Smokey Magaritas!

Food was great although not what I typically like, the chicken enchiladas were great. I'd recommend getting the hot sauce with it. It gets pretty packed here and the atmosphere was nice but we had to sit outside and it was a little cold. We did not do a reservation. Our table was right by the door. They are small servings, they'll suggest ordering around 5 dishes to share.

If you are looking for the quickest dinner of your life then this is the spot. We had a reservation for 18:15 and we’re gone by 19:05. I was not looking for a quick dinner and found it really hard not to feel rushed and stressed. The food was okay, not amazing but not bad and the prices were reasonable. I wouldn’t go back because for sit down dinners I don’t want fast food, but if you want a quick decent meal, this is a good option.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and super friendly staff! Highly recommended 🪅

Amazing experience. Modern Mexican. Like nothing else I've experienced. I can't believe this restaurant isn't Michelin-rated. Great atmosphere and service too.

Brilliant experience. Very good food, friendly service. So much more then we expected when we walked in. Will be back!!

I want to share my unexpectedly great experience at this restaurant. We came specifically for tacos and originally ordered three different types, but the taste of each bite was so unique and mind blowing that we couldn’t allow ourselves to leave without ordering two extra portions. Big BRAVO to the kitchen staff! All the waiters were super friendly and helpful, and the only thing better than the food was the stunning and beautiful laugh of one waiter who was working there for the very first day 😊 I wish the Rosario Cocina Mexicana Team all the best! Thank you!

Highly recommended, super delicious and very rich flavors, good attention and good service!!

Tinny little gem in Amsterdam. I love that it is a small menu but everything in it is super authentic. It is very difficult for us Mexicans to find good Mexican food when living abroad and this is a great place. The tacos de suadero are like biting a taco from Mexico City. The aguachile was amazing, the chilaquiles were very nice. I would only recommend to add a hit more flavor to the margarita. It is a great place, the staff is really friendly.

Very good restaurant, delicious, very comfortable place, great atmosphere, Latin music, delicious tacos, Veracruz-style tongue, I was super delighted with the place, desserts also very delicious, 10/10 the restaurant and the very kind service

food was bland and got rushed out because of time slots

A special Mexican food experience, modern reinterpreted,

One of the best Mexican meals I've had in a long time!

This was amazing! Super nice service, and the food was so good I had to close my eyes when I ate it. I recommend the shrimp taco! Thank you!

A small but charming restaurant. The food was delicious and the owner very friendly. We loved it.

Looking for Mexican food? Well, that's exactly what you will get. I loved it! Random Tuesday just walking in Amsterdam and I found this little gem. I'm greek and the waitress was half greek so way to go.

All the dishes are very delicious, they taste like Mexico.

This is a spot run by spirit and heart. It’s a small restaurant with only two handful of tables with a sublime atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive (a little too quick at times). I had the chefs menu which did not disappoint. I’m not big on vegetarian dishes so surprisingly the Sikil Pak (starter) was an absolute highlight; beets cooked to perfection accompanied by an equally tasteful and earthy ‘hummus’ and a dressed salad on top. One of the best dishes I’ve had in a while. The aguachile was refreshing and appropriately tart. The tacos were hearty and filling, on the saltier side. I also got mussels which were delightfully cooked in a parsley heavy broth, innovative indeed and a pleasant surprise. Compared to other Mexican restaurant in the city, the menu feels elevated and tended to. All in all, if you want your heart warmed, go to Rosario’s. It slightly higher priced than what soulfood ought to be but in this economy Id gladly put down some extra bucks for quality food, and in support of a local woman led business.

If you're visiting Amsterdam, Rosario Cocina Mexicana is an absolute gem you shouldn't miss. From vibrant flavors to cozy vibes, this spot delivers modern Mexican cuisine with soul. The young team serving you turns a great meal into an unforgettable experience. Rosario is the kind of place that stays with you long after the last bite...

A truly fantastic place! I recommend it to everyone, and such a sweet woman in the kitchen who goes above and beyond to make sure everything is just how you want it. 10 out of 10!

Cute little restaurant. Great mezcal cocktails and micheladas. It’s Mexican fine dining - not like you’d normally have it on the street in Mexico, but with an Amsterdam twist (also in terms of price). Lots of vegetarian options. I would have liked more salt in the tortilla masa and spice in general, but I think that’s because it’s adapted to the European palate. Some of our dietary restrictions were communicated quite late but they were accommodated anyways, which we really appreciated. We had a great waiter.

Really fun and interesting experience! Every course was unique. The bread pudding blow our mind!

So I don’t know from where to start. If I could give 10 more stars I would give that. The fusion of the flavors in the food from the insanely kind peaceful service from the portions of the food literally I am stunned that there’s this kind of a place here not only in Amsterdam but in the Netherlands. I’m not gonna say I’m a local but I live here 4 years and i always try different but this place I left my heart there. As a foodie person please trust a stranger for once and this place deserves to be 5.0 not 4.5. I tried almost every dish and every dish took my heart but mama mia the enchiladas I took two times that’s dish. I wish everybody working in there especially the chef’s to have a bonus or a raise cause they made me feel not that very welcomed but there hands are made out of gold so they can cook and prepare that food. I can keep going but I won’t stop so thank you so much your amazing service thank you so much for this amazing food and thank you for every second you made me enjoy there.♥️

Almost everything in gluten free! 1000000% recommend for #coeliac #celiac. Top 10 places I’ve ever been to eat since diagnosed coeliac. 10/10

Very tasty food and good drinks. Our favorites were the beef and shrimp tacos. Highly recommended!

This is one of the few places in Europe which does tacos truly authentic style — exactly like from Mexico City or the Yucatan. I tried the Cochinita Pibil and Suadero. Both were exquisite. 10/10

Very good food, all meals are shared among the group. Very authentic, prepared with care.

There were six of us, so the chef's menu was mandatory, with the chef's choice entirely up to him. The food was delicious, with a surprisingly tasty shrimp dish as the highlight. I'm not a fan of shared dining and small, pretty-looking snacks myself - I enjoy a classic three-course menu more than five small finger-food-style dishes, but that's a matter of taste, of course. The service was friendly, although everything was only in English. The range of drinks was a bit disappointing: no Radler and only apple as far as fruit juice was concerned, which was a bit limited. The toilet was in a narrow corridor next to the kitchen, which also seemed to serve as a storage room - not ideal, but it worked. All in all, we had a great evening, although I thought the price of over €60 per person was a bit steep for what we got.

Great food and super friendly staff! We had an Impromptu dinner, ordered a small amount but was very lovely. Will be back for the chef’s menu.

This is my go-to Mexican place in the city! Every time it delivers the same quality and never disappoints! Not just tacos but other plates are so unique and have great mixture of flavors. The cocktails are great too! It’s very tiny and cosy so reservation would be definitely helpful. Sometimes I try my chance to find a place outside or on the window to end up my strolls in Jordaan with Rosario’s delicious food but other than that I make sure to reserve in advance.

Nice Mexican restaurant. Tables relatively close to each other creates a cozy atmosphere. Many different Mexican dishes, especially veal tongue is highly recommended. Nice selection of cocktails and tequilas

Cute Mexican spot. We had the margaritas and tried 5 of the sharing dishes, all hits, no misses. Good portions and so delicious! Definitely recommend!

Super nice staff. Attentive and considerate of our food allergy

Nice place, nice people and good food. Enjoyed it very much.

Husband and I came here for dinner as I was craving Mexican food. So glad we did as this has been our favorite restaurant so far in our 2 week Europe trip!! We ordered the Chef's Menu and they accommodated our pescatarian dietary restrictions. It was such a culinary journey!! Reminded us of the modern Mexican cuisine restaurants we frequented in Mexico City and the Yucatan. This is NOT Tex-Mex, (surprised to see some of the reviews of people likely expecting this). Everything was DELICIOUS!! My favorite was the Sea Bass dish, husband loved the shrimp tacos with blue maize corn tortillas. We left super full and so happy we did!! Space is a little small but comfortable for us. Be sure to reserve in advance.

Second time here and once again it was fantastic. Cozy atmosphere and super friendly, cheerful staff who really get it. We had the 5-course surprise menu and loved every bite. The cocktails were also excellent. Highly recommended!

On this whole trip to Amsterdam the food so far had been either downright horrible or just mid. Rosario however was soooooooo delicious. Lovely people too.

“Hidden gem”? It should stay buried. Do yourself a favor and skip this overpriced tourist trap. I ordered the enchiladas—what I got was a laughably small portion of what I can only describe as baby food wrapped in a rubbery tortilla, stuffed with unseasoned, boiled chicken. The dish was not only bland, it was served cold. No flavor. No care. Just sadness on a plate. Then came the birria tacos—except they weren’t tacos at all. They arrived disassembled, with maybe two spoonfuls of lukewarm meat, no cheese (which is standard), and a garnish so tiny it could fit on a cracker: a measly pinch of onions and cilantro, plus four dry tortillas. We were told we could ask for more tortillas if needed—no mention of a charge—then got billed for them anyway. When asked how the food was, I calmly explained everything. The response? A blank stare, zero acknowledgment, and a full-price bill for one of the most underwhelming meals I’ve ever had. To make matters worse, the restaurant was freezing. Every time the front door opened, icy air rushed in. I got up several times to close it myself, only for the manager to come by and blatantly prop it open again, ignoring guest comfort entirely. I left hungry and frustrated—and ended up stopping for fries afterward just to feel like I’d eaten something. If you know anything about real Mexican food—or basic hospitality—you’ll understand why this place is an embarrassment. It’s a lazy, soulless cash grab aimed at tourists who don’t know better. Avoid at all costs. P.S. The music and overall vibe have absolutely nothing to do with Mexican culture. As a Latino with a Mexican fiancée, we both found it genuinely offensive.

The food was great! It was very authentic. I do think it is a bit over priced for tacos. The staff were super kind and helpful.

We had the chef's menu. The food was okay, but far from special. For this price, you can eat better and less meagerly in countless places. The portions were meager and one dish with cockles was full of sand. Nothing was done about it: no apology, no replacement, nothing taken off the bill. The service was messy. Dishes were sometimes cleared away before the plate was empty. One of the employees was visibly sweating and grinding his teeth as if he was still or again under the influence. Very unpleasant. The hygiene was downright disgusting. The toilet plunger was upside down in the toilet, with the toilet paper hanging over it. Anyone who wipes themselves there does so with paper that has been hanging against a dirty plunger — possibly with some poop still on it. If this level of hygiene is representative of the kitchen, it is a small miracle that I did not get food poisoning. All in all: a disappointment.

The mango habanero chicken tacos are killer! Very nice service, good quality Mexican food.

Great food and good service. Cozy place serving tasty dishes

Amazing modern Mexican food. "Traditional with a twist". It met my craving for Mexican cuisine.

Best authentic Mexican food in The Netherlands

Amazing tastes, all dishes were excellent!

Amazing service and even better food. Fantastic restaurant !

Amazing little mexican place with super delicious food in a less crowded side street. Can highly recommend everything on their menu. I really liked the taco de milpa (not sure about the name, the vegan one) .

Nice, personal and very unique and tastefull

A hidden gem! Only sad we didn’t find it earlier. We ordered La Cochinita tacos, birria, enchiladas, and the beef tacos as well. The food was flavorful and delicious. We ended the night with espresso martinis and flan it was incredible. The staff was lovely, so attentive and warm. A really positive experience. Would recommend making a reservation as the inside of the restaurant is quite cozy.

Nice place with friendly staff. Very small dishes at too high of a price.

We look forward to eating here every time we get to go to Amsterdam! The cochinita en pibil tacos are a great way to spice things up if you are looking for a break from the traditional dining scene in Amsterdam. On a cute street in the Jordaan.

A spectacular Mexican in Amsterdam, we had to repeat some dishes, because we loved them

An absolute insider tip in the heart of Amsterdam. The portions were perhaps a little on the small side, but otherwise, you immediately felt at home here. Stop by and enjoy the food.

We liked the restaurant, it’s a very unique spot. The food was good, but a bit overpriced. We planned to have more plates, but at the end it was enough.

Evolution of Mexican food. Recommend this experience!

The dishes were delicious, but very small for the prices they had! It's a very small place, so the tables are too close together.

Impeccable service and welcome. The dishes are excellent. We shared six plates between 2 people. More than enough. Cooking, sauces, cocktails, tip top

It is a small but delicious place, in 4 years of coming and going to Amsterdam I think I have found the best tacos and at a fair price, I recommend the suadero and cochinita pibil tacos😋

I was waiting for a more Mexican experience, food was still good but was definitely fakesican

I had high hopes for this restaurant but it was quite disappointing. The quesadillas and enchiladas were extremely bland. The tacos were not that bad but nothing to write home about. The margarita was also pretty insipid and watery. The staff were friendly and service was quite fast though.

It was an okeysh experience, yet the food was not outstanding. Very simple food with no twist. The margaritas are not up to standard, there needs to be more work done on perfecting them. For the same amount sins of Sal and Salmuera are doing a better job at food. The only thing that I would recommend are the tortillas. The service was good

Super sweet restaurant with flavorful authentic Mexican food. Can strongly recommend the chicken enchiladas and pork tacos. The service was perfect, very helpful and honest (there was a little mix up when paying) crew. Will be going back as soon as I’m in Amsterdam again

Delicious veggie options!!! Super friendly service.

I thought the price quality ratio here was skewed quite a bit more towards price. Most of the dishes tasted bland where you would expect it to pop. Example were the cochinita pibil tacos that were filled with just a lump of pulled pork. No pickled onions on top, no nothing. Same with the mussels. The pictures on their site show addition of some greens and potatoes but reality was just the mussels. Our waiter forgot some dishes, but made up for it. The ceviche was nice, the lengua tasteless. As you can see from the pictures, not even a leave of koriander was added. It was supposed to come with Olives and kapers, but nothing. Just watery tomato sauce. All in all I would not recommend going here. Too much of a money grab.

Probably the best tacos in town! Amazing food and good drinks! Highly recommend. Make sure to book in advance

Perfect for my first very chilly solo evening in amsterdam. There was a great menu choice. Tacos were superb . The service was friendly and attentive. A good room as well.

Food was amazing, thanks for help with the door :))

Excellent taco box. Really good.

Really nice and intimate Mexican restaurant. They do small plates and recommend sharing - about 6 dishes between 2 people. My friends and I enjoyed 3 different types of tacos, their ceviche and the enchiladas. The food was flavourful and well balanced, but I think the menu is slightly overpriced for the quantity and content of the meal. Good service.

Very good Mexican restaurant with a gastronomic touch. Despite a bit of a wait, we really enjoyed our dishes!

The food is fine, but not particularly tasty, nor particularly Mexican. Extremely overpriced for what it is.

We ended up here completely by chance and managed to get a spot. The restaurant is small and cozy with a great atmosphere. We tried the chefs menu and every course was fantastic and unique! Big recommendation :).

A Fantastic Culinary Journey Through Mexican Cuisine Our visit to Rosario was a truly great experience. We opted for the 6-course chef’s menu and were taken on an exciting journey through the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. One of our party is a pescatarian, and the staff seamlessly accommodated her preferences without any issue, ensuring everyone could fully enjoy the meal. The food was delicious, the drinks were spot-on, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the entire evening even more enjoyable. One small detail to note: if you need to use the restroom, the hallway leading there is noticeably narrow. It’s worth being aware of, but it didn’t take away from our overall experience. In short, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I’d definitely come again. Highly recommended!

Eating good Mexican food outside of Mexico is difficult, and you don't find it here either. The food is strange. Three dishes per person are recommended, so that's like 40 euros of low quality food per person. Fortunately we don't ask for that much.

What's the hype? Slow and cramped. Food ok

Had the set menu and every course was delicious. There a lot of New Mexican joints opening in Amsterdam these days but Rosario outshines them all. 100% recommend

According to my partner this place was “way above my expectations”. Good food, reasonably good value, very small portions.

A small, aesthetically very basic restaurant but the quality of the Mexican dishes is excellent and the service friendly. Very reasonable prices. I recommend!

Delicious food! The service was so friendly, it really gives you a warm feeling. There is no lie in 'modern Mexican'. Plenty of vegetarian options and tasty cocktails. The only criticism is that the music is a bit loud inside.

Very good Mexican, beautiful dishes and very tasty! Good wine is more expensive than regular wine, but the quality is there, keep it up

Really very good food, unfortunately just too expensive. Therefore one star deducted

Great Mexican restaurant in Jordaan. The only issue I had was that the place was very cramped with few available seats. Expect to either wait for 15-30 min unless you’re a bigger party that have made reservations in advance.