Rosa Mexicano to open March 19 at The Walt Disney World Dolphin

Mar 18, 2023 in "Rosa Mexicano"

Rosa Mexicano overview
Posted: Saturday March 18, 2023 11:36am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Rosa Mexicano Restaurants will open its first Orlando-area location in the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort on March 19, 2023.

The Rosa Mexicano menu showcases a contemporary interpretation of authentic Mexican cuisine, including beloved classics and innovative, sophisticated dishes that pay tribute to Mexico's richly varied culinary regions. Rosa Mexicano's renowned beverage program, which boasts over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits – and of course, the restaurant's signature frozen pomegranate margarita, named the best in New York City - will also make its debut.

Here is a look at the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at Rosa Mexicano. Reservations can be made on Opentable, initially for dinner only.

The restaurant, helmed by Manuel Trevino, Vice President of Culinary, features dramatic design elements familiar to fans of the brand, to transport guests on a unique culinary journey. The 5,500-square-foot restaurant will offer various seating areas with capacity of about 300 guests, including a 30-person bar and a private dining room for 50.

"Rosa Mexicano is the perfect partner to enhance our current dining options," said Sean Verney, Area General Manager of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. "We pride ourselves on offering the best quality restaurant experiences for our hotel guests as well as local Orlando residents, and Rosa Mexicano delivers on that promise. We're excited to be home to their first Florida location starting in early 2023."

Rosa Mexicano is located in the Dolphin, replacing Fresh Mediterranean Market. 

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mktApr 04, 2023

An open bar would definitely change my perspective of Rosa Mexicano.

BuddyThomasApr 03, 2023

I mean, we had our office holiday party at one of the NY locations and it was pretty great. Then again, there was an open bar for 3 hours so my judgment could have been clouded after the 25th pomegranate margarita.

MisterPenguinApr 03, 2023

mktApr 03, 2023

I said elevated Chilis.

Epcot82GuyApr 03, 2023

Actually, this isn't a Disney resort. This is Swan and Dolphin, which are all Marriott properties. And, you already have small-group chains like Il Mulino and Shulas. At one point, I know Atlanta had each of these along with a Rosa Mexicana. It's a different place - like Disney Springs is a different place. And, BTW, Big River Grille is also a chain (or second outpost) as is Cake Bake Shop. So, the Boardwalk already has chains. And, no, I don't think it's a problem in that context. Putting these into one of the 4 parks - ala Rainforest at DAK (and Yak and Yeti, had it actually taken off as the chain being considered) - creates more concern. EDIT: And I'm not concerned about the idea here at all. Rather, it's just not a very good quality restaurant.

FettFanApr 03, 2023

You’re kidding…Teppan Edo is a member of the chain gang?

JusticeDisneyApr 03, 2023

It goes without saying that you are entitled to whatever opinion you may have. That said, whether you are intending this or not, you are coming across as someone who is insistent that everyone else must share your view of this restaurant. I mean, we get it, you think this new place is no better than Chili's - we heard you the first 497 times you made such a post. As for whether you maintain any credibility by comparing Rosa to glorified fast food joints, I will leave that to the other members of this forum to decide, although I trust I already know what they think in that regard.

Horizons '83Apr 03, 2023

So you're saying you don't like Rosa Mexicano? ;) Perfectly fine, that is your opinion, but having not eaten there before, I am excited to try something new. Surely you can see that people might be interested in this restaurant from a person in my point of view right?

FettFanApr 03, 2023

I actually forgot Starbucks was a thing, seeing as how they serve the arguably worst coffee in the USA thanks to their scorched-bean policy. Like you’re drinking a nice hot cup of Donny.

mktApr 03, 2023

Gonna go step by step on this one I don't, in fact I agree that there needs to be more. But Rosa Mexicano is NOT even a good Mexican restaurant, must less a "very good" one. Go in with realistic expectations then. I'm not joking when I call it an elevated Chilis. I'm not the one that has an issues with third parties. My issue is that Rosa Mexicano is just not that good. I'd argue that a well-run Chipotle franchise is a better place to eat at than Rosa Mexicano.

TouchdownApr 03, 2023

Not to mention, some of Epcot’s most cherished restaurants are owned by “chains” -Every restaurant in the Italian Pavilion -Every restaurant in the Japan Pavilion -Chefs De France -Mr. Paul -Space 220

Horizons '83Apr 03, 2023

I think you underestimate the need for a very good Mexican restaurant in the Epcot resort area. We pretty much stay at the Swan/Swan Reserve for all of our trips and my wife and I are very excited to try this one out having not eaten at any of their current restaurants. Not sure why some folks take issue with 3rd parties operating restaurant space around the World. Like others have said, this isn't anything new, 3rd parties have been around for decades now, particularly in these non-Disney owned resorts.

JusticeDisneyApr 03, 2023

Yeah, you might be right. Of course, saying it’s the equivalent of Chili’s is absurd. Then again, to each his/her own.

mktApr 03, 2023

I honestly just don't see the big deal or why there's any level of excitement as Rosa Mexicano. I've eaten at 3 of their locations (first one voluntarily, next two dragged to), and was completely whelmed at the food/drink, and completely disappointed by the prices.