Welcome to Rosa's Cantina
Rosa's Cantina, a dive bar in El Paso, TX, holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With its iconic cowboy vibes and historical charm, Rosa's offers a true taste of Southwestern hospitality. Known for mouthwatering shredded beef tacos and generous pours of classic margaritas, this spot is a must-visit for those seeking authentic Mexican comfort food. The lively atmosphere, live music, and friendly service make Rosa's Cantina a beloved El Paso landmark. Whether you're enjoying karaoke nights or savoring their delicious green chile cheeseburger, Rosa's Cantina promises a memorable dining experience for all.
- 3454 Doniphan Dr El Paso, TX 79922 Hotline: (915) 833-0402
Rosa's Cantina: A Dive Bar with Authentic Mexican Vibes
Located in El Paso, Texas, Rosa's Cantina is a must-visit for anyone passing through the area. This iconic dive bar offers a unique blend of historic cowboy vibes and delicious Mexican cuisine.
Customers rave about the mouthwatering shredded beef tacos, perfectly seasoned and tender, making it a favorite lunch spot. The menu also features classic margaritas that hit the spot in the dry heat, served generously in 'tall' versions. The casual and delicious menu is complemented by quick and friendly service, adding to the overall dining experience.
But Rosa's Cantina is more than just a bar; it's an El Paso landmark with a rich history that resonates throughout the establishment. The rustic decor, featuring Marty Robbins memorabilia and checkered tablecloths, transports diners to a bygone era.
Whether you're enjoying karaoke nights, live music, or catching your favorite sports team on one of the several TVs, Rosa's Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere for all occasions. The outdoor seating, pool table, and Wi-Fi add to the appeal, making it a versatile destination for locals and tourists alike.
Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you; inside Rosa's Cantina, you'll find a warm and welcoming environment where every visitor is treated like family. From the cold beers to the authentic Mexican comfort food, every aspect of Rosa's Cantina exudes charm and character.
If you're in the mood for a nostalgic dining experience with down-to-earth comfort food, Rosa's Cantina is the place to be. Step inside, savor the flavors, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this iconic El Paso establishment.

If you're a Marty Robbin's fan passing through El Paso you must stop in. The historic cowboy vibes are definitely felt. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try much food, but the Mole did look fantastic. A few of their classic margaritas really hit the spot in the dry heat. Rosa's is quite generous with their pours if you go with the 'tall' version of any of their cocktails. Cheers!

Great atmosphere and great food. Beer is super cold too. I recommend visiting this El Paso jewel.

This has become my favorite lunch spot, thanks to their mouthwatering shredded beef tacos. The flavors are simply outstanding, and the meat is always tender and perfectly seasoned. The service is quick and friendly, adding to the overall dining experience.

This establishment is much more than a bar, it is an iconic business that is an El Paso landmark. The casual and delicious menu is wonderfully prepared. On various night during the week you can enjoy Karaoke and on the weekends- live music. The live music genres go from a fantastic mariachi band to great rock and pop bands. And don't forget to come in on Sunday after Church for some great lunch and watch your favorite sports teams on the several TVs. Let's keep our iconic businesses thriving and meet me there for food, drinks and dancing!

Hands down this place gets a 5 star review!! Not only is it nostalgic for my generation, it's also simply a fun place with down to earth comfort food coming out of the kitchen! Service is wonderfully local, meaning each and every visitor is treated like a friend or family member. First time or tenth time, you're treated like family! Some folks may not appreciate that as it may come off as aloof but we love it and Felicia is now my best friend! The place is decorated just like I would expect an old cantina to be! Rustic! Marty Robbins on the wall and jukebox, checkered tablecloths and wood furniture. The food is Mexican comfort food! Nothing fancy, no glitter and no unnecessary stuff thrown all over the plate, just good solid food! The ground beef tacos are where it's at for me! All my life we've had what we call Farmer's Tacos (meat, potato, vegetable) and these tacos were them exactly! They were always that special birthday meal all of us picked on our birthday! Make sure to add this historic little spot to your bucket list and don't let the outside of the building scare you off!!

Great spot to visit. The vibe is cool and low key. The salsa is really good. I enjoyed my green chile cheeseburger and my wife loved her tacos. The specials are a great deal ( 2$ tacos and Tecate). The service was friendly and the beer was cold.

Great little cantina. With obvious heritage and history. El Paseo song made a lot more sense, once I had my dinner here and visited the place and listened to the lyrics on iTune. Great service and decent Margaritas too. I will be back to try other items on their menu next time.

It's been a minute but this place was one of my favorites places for eating and libations! I love the atmosphere in this place, and noticed some remodeling work done. Anyways the place is still nice the beer is still served in giant mason jars and the beer is cold. My favorite meal is the chicken tacos plate. Usually the green sauce there is extremely hot but tasty. On this occasion the green sauce was ok. Next time I'm in El Paso will definitely, revisit this place again, for some good old memories!

While out in the west Texas town of El Paso, I decided to grab some lunch (you thought I was going to break into song, huh?) Tired of the chain restaurants, I decided to hit up a local legend. I have made many trips to El Paso, but never had the time to give this place a shot. I honestly thought this place was a myth and did not exist. I hopped into my car and took a little drive. Rosa's is located located in what is referred to as Smeltertown, so the side of town it is in looks pretty rough. Furthermore, the exterior of Rosa's looks pretty sketchy. The construction on Doniphan also does not help for the appeal. Hopefully El Paso gets off their rears and finishes the road. Anyhow.. I digress.. Upon walking in Rosa's, the inside was a stark contrast from the outside. There were a lot of open tables, with a nice bar in the back. Lots of friendly faces around. Very welcoming environment. You have to seat yourself, so I took a seat and perused the menu. A nice young lady (is that you, Felina?) came over and took my drink order. I perused the menu while she went to grab my beverage. The menu had a lot of yummy food on there, most of it Mexican. Looking at the menu, Rosa's Mexican food was more New Mexico-ish, and probably more authentic. I am not a fan of that style and favor the Tex-Mex variety. So I opted for a cheeseburger and French fries. Also, to be fair, I was burnt out on Mexican food anyhow. My expectations were pretty low, but I was hoping for the best. I sat and patiently waited on my food. I enjoyed the music piping through the speakers and just sat and people watched. My waitress then returned shortly and brought me some chips and salsa. Looking at the menu, they usually charge for these, but my waitress was kind enough to bring me some on the house. The chips and salsa were great. I'm usually not a fan of green salsa, but this was tasty. In good time my burger and fries arrived. The presentation was as expected. I dove right in. The burger was tasty. However, it was dry. The cheese was minimal, and the buns were decent. The fries tasted like frozen fries, but I was slightly impressed. I liked the seasoning and the crunch when you bite into them. You can tell the burger is not one of their popular dishes, as it seemed not much effort was put into making it. I finished my food, walked to the back to purchase a shirt, and headed out. I was totally expecting to hear Marty Robbin's sing El Paso, but my timing must have been off. I am sure the staff get tired of hearing that song though. Would I recommend Rosa's? Yes. I would. I would not make a special trip to go here though. If I had it to do again, I would have just walked in, bought a shirt, and left, so I could say I had been to Rosa's. I would give the food a solid three stars. The service, atmosphere, history, and overall charm of this place bumps it up to four stars. If you are solely going to drink, I would probably give this place five stars, as the bar did look nice, and the crowd looked tame. I was not there to drink, so I cannot speak on that. Enjoy!