La Rosa is a restaurant located in Menlyn that offers a unique and memorable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed with vibrant colors, upbeat music, and a friendly staff. The atmosphere is inviting and lively.
The outdoor seating area offers stunning city views and a bright and cheerful interior. The restaurant is spotless and well-maintained. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. They are happy to answer any questions and provide helpful recommendations. They are also willing to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies.
The menu offers various Mexican delicacies, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and churros. The portions are generous, and the flavors are bold and authentic. All of the food is freshly prepared and cooked to perfection. The prices at La Rosa are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food served.
The restaurant also offers take-out options for those who prefer to enjoy the food from the comfort of their own home. La Rosa is an excellent restaurant for anyone looking for a fun and delicious Mexican dining experience. The food is fresh and flavorful, the atmosphere is inviting and cheerful, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
A basket of fresh corn tortilla chips served with our house salsa.
R64
Chile Con Queso
Cheese dipping sauce with tomato, onion, and jalapeño, served with tortilla chips.
R83
Chilli Rellenos
Jalapeno chili filled with cheese and fried. (*Contains egg whites).
R81
Jalapeño Croqueta
Jalapeno, potato, cheese mix, panko crumbs, and avo crema.
R86
Corn Popper (V)
Fresh corn with rice, queso, and jalapeno.
R86
Cuatro Tostadas
Four mini tostadas with various braised and pulled slices of meat, including beef, lamb, pork, and chicken (Great for tasting).
R92
Chili Camarón Tostados
Four mini tostadas with coconut panko crumbed chili prawns, avo salsa, and chili mayo drizzle.
R121
Chilli Dipper
Chili con carne bowl, topped with crema. Served with tortilla chips.
R98
The Three Amigos
A trio of pure beef sliders with usual lettuce, tomato, and red onion – plain, cheese pickled cabbage, and mini Hamburgueso.
R167
Albondigas
Lamb meatballs, braising sauce, salsa verde. It is served with two flour tortillas.
R132
Taquitos
Flour tortilla shells, rolled into tubes, and fried with your choice of filling. Served with salsa and crema.
from R80
Pescado Fritta
Baja-style battered hake goujons, served with Chipotle mayo.
R92
Seared Tuna Ceviche
120g Seared tuna, dry chile rub, pico de Gallo, and soya lime dressing.
R167
Coctel de Camaron
Prawn and calamari in a spicy tomato cocktail, cucumber, red onion, lime, jalapeño, avocado and coriander. It is served with tortilla chips.
R144
Calamares Y Chorizo
Calamari, chorizo, black bean paste and cilantro lime crema.
R133
La Rosa Nachos
Nachos
Description
Price (R)
Nachos Pequeno
Tortilla chips with cheese sauce, shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos. House salsa, guacamole, and crema, served on the side or “fully loaded.” Serves 1.
R104
Nachos Grande
Tortilla chips with cheese sauce, shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos. House salsa, guacamole, and crema are served on the side. (Sharing portion – serves two or more).
R179
La Rosa Quesadillas
Quesadilla
Description
Price (R)
Classico Quesadilla
Flour tortilla folded, toasted, and filled with cheddar & mozzarella cheese and freshly pickled jalapeno.
R98
Tomates Quesadilla (V)
Flour tortilla folded, toasted, and filled with cheddar & mozzarella cheese and fresh sliced cherry tomatoes.
R104
La Carne Quesadilla
Flour tortilla folded, toasted, and filled with cheddar & mozzarella cheese, as well as a protein of your choice.
from R144
Hongos Quesadilla (V)
Flour tortilla folded, toasted, and filled with cheddar & mozzarella cheese, wild mushrooms, feta cheese, garlic, and herbs.
R127
Steak Fajita Quesadilla
Flour tortilla folded, toasted, and filled with cheddar & mozzarella cheese, grilled skirt steak, peppers, and onions.
R155
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla folded, toasted, and filled with cheddar & mozzarella cheese, spicy grilled chicken, jalapeno, red onion, and salsa.
R150
La Rosa Sopas y Ensaladas
Item
Description
Price (R)
Sopa de Maiz de Pollo
Creamy and cheesy chicken corn chowder with jalapeno chilli and cilantro.
R92
Ensalada Picada
Spicy roasted corn, black beans, red onion, red pepper, sliced radish, avocado, and crumbled feta on a chopped lettuce and cherry tomatoes bed. With fried tortilla chips and honey-lime dressing.
R133
Tijuana Chicken Caesar
Grilled spicy chicken, Romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, parmesan, fried tortilla chips, and traditional Caesar dressing.
R156
Sesame Chicken Salad
Sesame fried chicken strips, apple and citrus segments, mixed greens, rocket and jalapeño vinaigrette.
R156
La Rosa Tacos
Taco
Description
Price (R)
El Cangrejo Tacos (Seasonal)
Deep-fried softshell crab, pickled cabbage and lime, coriander, and habanero mayo with fresh coriander.
from R167
Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa Tacos
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder in Adobo on a bed of finely shredded cabbage, pickled red onion, feta cheese, and salsa verde.
from R150
Guajillo Beef Tacos
Spicy braised beef short rib on a bed of finely shredded cabbage, pickled red onion, sliced radish, and cilantro.
from R150
Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled beef skirt steak, avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeno, and cilantro.
from R138
Carne Asada e Frijoles Tacos
Grilled beef skirt steak, refried bean paste, chopped fresh cilantro, and red onion. Served with house salsa verde on the side.
from R150
Carnitas Tacos
Marinated pulled pork served with tomatillo salsa, onion, and cilantro. An authentic taste of the streets of Mexico!
from R138
Pollo y Maiz Tacos
Fried calamari, shredded lettuce, avo, chopped fresh chili, coriander, and habanero mayo with fresh coriander and lime.
from R138
Pollo Pibil Tacos
Braised shredded chicken in achiote, pickled red onion and cilantro.
Marinated and grilled pork with pineapple, red onion, and cilantro salsa.
from R127
Baja Fish Tacos
Beer battered hake, shredded cabbage, red onion, and chipotle mayo.
from R127
Calamar Frito Tacos
Fried calamari, shredded lettuce, avo, chopped fresh chili, coriander, and habanero mayo with fresh coriander and a lime.
from R138
Camarones Chili de Coco Tacos
Coconut-panko chili prawns, cilantro lime coleslaw, and jalapeño pineapple salsa.
from R150
Vegetariano Tacos (V)
Daily specials are available.
from R104
La Rosa Enchiladas
Enchilada
Description
Price (R)
Combo Enchilada
Two flour tortillas, wrapped and oven-baked. It is filled with chicken, cheese, salsa verde, crema, and radish and served with rice and refried beans.
R173
Pollo Verde Enchilada
Two flour tortillas, wrapped and oven-baked. It is filled with slow-braised pork carnitas, queso fresco, ranchero sauce, crema, and cilantro and served with rice and refried beans.
R167
Carne Rojo Enchilada
Two flour tortillas, wrapped and oven-baked. It is filled with slow-braised pork carnitas, queso fresca, ranchero sauce, crema, and cilantro and served with rice and refried beans.
R178
Ranchero Enchilada
Two flour tortillas, wrapped and oven-baked. It is filled with black beans, roast corn, mushrooms, zucchini, green rice, chili sauce, and cheese and served with rice and refried beans.
R167
Pablo’s Enchilada (V)
Two flour tortillas, wrapped and oven-baked. Filled with black beans, roast corn, mushrooms, zucchini, green rice, chili sauce, and cheese and served with rice and refried beans.
R144
La Rosa Burritos
Burrito
Description
Price (R)
Chicken Pibil Burrito
Flour or wheat tortilla wrap filled with shredded chicken pibil, red rice, and cheddar cheese. Served the usual way or served wet – smothered in a spicy salsa rojo & melted cheese.
R173
Californian Burrito
Flour or wheat tortilla wrap filled with carne asada, potato fries, pico de gallo, guacamole, and crema. Served the usual way or served wet – smothered in a spicy salsa rojo & melted cheese.
R173
Tony’s Cali Burrito
Flour or wheat tortilla wrap filled with grilled chicken, potato fries, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and crema. Served the usual way or served wet – smothered in a spicy salsa rojo & melted cheese.
R173
Pollo Fresca Burrito
Flour or wheat tortilla wrap filled with grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar, guacamole, and house salsa. Served the usual way or served wet – smothered in a spicy salsa rojo & melted cheese.
R173
Carnitas Supremos Burrito
Flour or wheat tortilla wrap filled with pork achiote, spicy rice, black beans, mixed cheese, salsa chipotle, and crema. Served the usual way or served wet – smothered in a spicy salsa rojo & melted cheese.
R173
La Rosa’ Chile Especial Burrito
Flour or wheat tortilla wrap filled with chile con carne, green rice, pico de gallo, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Served the usual way or served wet – smothered in a spicy salsa rojo & melted cheese.
Sesame fried chicken strips, green rice, shredded lettuce, pineapple, habanero salsa, guacamole, and crema.
R179
Vegetarian Bowl (V)
Spicy rice, grilled zucchini, mushrooms, onion, peppers, black beans, roasted corn salsa, and fresh coriander micro herbs.
R144
La Rosa Build-A-Burrito y Burrito Bowl
Option
Description
Price (R)
Covered Up Burrito
Build your own naked Mexican taste sensation: Choose your protein, plate it up with a starch, add your vegetables, top it up with a dairy, and finish it off with salsa.
R29
Naked Burrito Bowl
Build your own naked Mexican taste sensation: Choose your protein, plate it up with a starch, add your vegetables, top it up with a dairy, and finish it off with your choice of salsa.
R19
La Rosa Fajitas
Fajita
Description
Price (R)
Fajita
Sauteed mixed peppers and onion served with pico de gallo, guacamole, cheddar cheese, crema, and three flour tortillas. With your choice of protein or veg.
from R178
La Rosa Platos Principales
Platos Principales
Description
Price (R)
Hamburgueso
Mexican-inspired dish. Spicy, pure beef cheeseburger, or spicy chicken burger. With usual lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled cabbage, guacamole and chipotle mayo. Served with hand-cut chips.
R156
Filete e Queso Jalapeño
Mexican-inspired grilled beef fillet steak (250g), smothered in a creamy jalapeno-cheese sauce. Served with spicy hand-cut chips
R282
Filete e Chimichurri
Grilled beef fillet steak (250g) rubbed with Mexican spices. Served with chimichurri salsa and hand-cut chips.
R282
Carne A La Tampiquena
Mexican-inspired grilled beef sirloin steak (300g) with salsa rojo, cheese, fresh avocado, tomato and red onion salsa. It is served with spicy hand-cut fried chips.
R270
Chuletas De Cordera
Mexican-inspired lamb loin chops (3 x 125g), flame grilled and basted with Chipotle in Adoba and served with hand-cut chips and a mint lime salsa verde.
R316
Pollo a la Parrilla
Mexican-inspired flame-grilled half chicken, marinated in salsa de arbol, with charred spring onions and spicy hand-cut chips.
R201
Guajillo Braised Beef Short Rib
Served with cilantro rice and refried beans.
R213
Carne Guisada
Traditional hearty Mexican beef and potato stew. With onion, peppers, garlic, cumin, tomato, and chilies served with cilantro rice, crema, fresh coriander, and tortillas.
R213
Honey Ancho BBQ Pork Ribs (500g)
500g Pork ribs basted with our special sauce. Served with chips and onion rings.
R248
Ribs & Wings Combo
Honey ancho pork ribs 500gm and four chicken wings. Served with chips and onion rings.
R294
Chilli Con Carne
Mexican slow-cooked beef mince with beans, spicy rice, and baked with mixed cheese topping and finished off with fresh pico de gallo and crema.
R178
Camarones a la Diablo
Eight queen prawns in a spicy red sauce. It is served with green rice and Mexican cabbage.
R316
Pescado a la Veracruzana
Grilled hake fillet topped with fresh tomato, green olive, capers, lime, chili, and garlic salsa. Served with green rice or hand-cut chips.
R201
La Rosa Salsa y Sides
Salsa y Sides
Price (R)
Guacamole (Seasonal)
R46
Crema Mexicana
R23
Pico de Gallo – Tomato, onion, cilantro and lime.
R21
Roasted Corn Salsa – Corn, red onion, red chili, and cilantro.
R29
Red & Green House Salsa
R21
Salsa Rojo
R29
Salsa Verde
R29
Salsa Habanero (Seasonal)
R29
Habanero, Lime & Cilantro Mayo
R29
Chipotle Mayo
R29
Salsa De Arbol
R29
Salsa El Diablo – Tomato and habenero.
R29
Salsa Chimichurri
R33
Frijoles
R23
Arroz Sabrosa o Verde – Mexican spicy rice or cilantro green rice.
R35
Arroz Sabrosa o Verde – Green Rice
R35
Patatas – Mexican spicy hand-cut chips.
R35
Flour Tortilla (Ea)
R12
Corn Taco
R12
Hard Shell Taco
R17
La Rosa Postre – Dessert
Dessert
Description
Price (R)
Churros
Fried Mexican pastry, cinnamon sugar, and your choice of salted caramel or chocolate sauce.
R86
Torta de Tres Leches
Traditional sponge cake dessert soaked with a “three milk” syrup.
R75
Mexican Flan
Sweet caramel custard and seasonal fruit.
R75
Helado
Three scoops of premium ice cream with chocolate sauce.
R75
Arroz Con Leche
Traditional rice pudding served cold or warm.
R75
Sopapillas
Fried puff pastry, chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream.
R63
La Rosa Beverages
Beverage
Price (R)
Soda Can 330ml
R33
Lipton Ice Tea 300ml
R33
Fitch & Leedes Can
R33
La Rosa Blanco / Plata
Item
Price (R)
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
R37
El Jimador
R37
Rooster Rojo
R37
Altos Platas by Olmeca
R45
Herencia
R48
Corralejo
R48
Espolon
R50
1800
R56
Patron
R60
Avion
R75
Mijenta
R90
Fortaleza
R90
Ocho
R90
Cascahuin Plato 48
R90
Cascahuin Blanco Tahona
R110
La Rosa Anejo Y Extra Anejo
Item
Price (R)
Rooster Rojo
R50
Herencia
R60
Corralejo
R70
Herradura
R80
Patron
R90
Kah
R95
Cenote
R110
Corralejo Grande
R120
Fortaleza
R125
Ocho
R150
Codigo 1530
R175
Cascahuin
R225
Jose Cuervo La Famiglia
R250
Patron Grand Piedra
R500
Don Julio 1942
R600
Gran Patron Burdeos
R850
La Rosa Reposado
Item
Price (R)
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
R38
El Jimador
R38
Altos – by Olmeca
R45
Rooster Rojo
R45
Cabrito
R50
Los Locos
R50
Herencia
R50
Espolon
R52
Corralejo
R60
1800
R62
Corralejo Triple Destilado
R65
Patron
R75
Avion
R75
Herradura
R76
Don Julio
R80
Codigo ‘Napa Cabernet Aged’
R80
Kah
R80
Ocho
R90
Codigo 1530
R90
Cenote
R95
Fortaleza
R105
Mijenta
R125
Clase Azul
R350
La Rosa Mezcal
Mezcal
Price (R)
Gusana Rojo (50ml bottle) – Swallow the worm if you dare
R160
Montelobos Espadin Joven
R60
Alipus San Juan
R70
Los Danzantes Espadin Joven
R80
Los Danzantes Espadin Reposado
R90
Alipus St Miguel Barro
R110
La Rosa Flavored Tequila
Tequila
Price (R)
1800 Coconut
R56
Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream
R30
Ponchos Coffee
R30
Leonista Honey Reposado (100% Karoo Agave)
R50
La Rosa Margaritas
Margarita Type
Ingredients
Price (R) / Jug (R)
House Margarita
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, Triple Sec, simple syrup, fresh lime juice
R80 / Jug R315
Tropical Margarita
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, flavored with your choice of Blueberry, Peach, Mango, Strawberry, and Passion Fruit puree’s
R95 / Jug R360
Pineapple Coconut Margarita
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and coconut milk
R95 / Jug R360
Skinny Margarita
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, soda on the side
R90
Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, simple syrup, fresh pineapple and juice, and jalapeños
R90 / Jug R340
Spicy Cucumber Mint Margarita
El Jimador Reposado tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, fresh cucumber, jalapeños, and mint leaves
R95 / Jug R360
Devil’s Margarita
El Jimador Blanco tequila (50ml), fresh Lime juice, and a dash of red wine
R85
La Rosa Clasicos De Mexicos
Cocktail Name
Ingredients
Price (R)
Bloody Maria
Maria’s Mexican spin on the famous Bloody Mary. Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, tomato juice, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, and spices.
R125
Paloma
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, fresh lime juice, grapefruit syrup, with grapefruit soda
R115
Tequila Mockingbird
El Jimador Blanco tequila, muddled watermelon and watermelon syrup, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, jalapeño
R105
Coronita Bulldog
Frozen house margarita topped with a Coronita 210ml (R110) and with Corona 355ml (R120)
R110/R120
Tequila Sunrise
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila (50ml), fresh lime juice, topped off with orange juice, a dash of grenadine.
R125
La Rosa Cocktail Especiale
Cocktail Name
Ingredients
Price (R)
Cosmo Rita
Jose Cuervo Plata tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice
R75
El Diablo
Jose Cuervo Reposado tequila, crème de cassis, fresh lime juice, topped with spicy ginger beer soda
R85
Let’s Get Loco!
Los Locos Reposado tequila, lime juice, honey, and spicy habanero sauce
R90
Anejo Tequila Fashioned
Herradura Anejo tequila, house syrup, and bitters
R135
Horseshoe Peach Sours
Herradura Reposado tequila, Peach liqueur, Ginger and Peach syrups, bitters, with egg white
R175
Grande Fresco
Espolon Reposado, grapefruit syrup, and fresh strawberry muddled, shaken with a dash of bitters, Campari, and simple syrup
R135
Mezcal Mule
Montelobos Eps Joven Mezcal with Fiery Ginger Shot, passion fruit puree, fresh lime juice, and house syrup
R155
La Rosa Expumoso & Vino Rose
Wine Name
Description
Price (R)
Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
R390
Kleine Zalze Brut Rose MCC
Brut Rose Méthode Cap Classique
R425
Moet & Chandon Imperial NV
Moet & Chandon Imperial Non-Vintage
R1650
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Non-Vintage
R1900
Protea Rose (Dry)
Dry Rosé
R210 / R70
Steenbery Ruby Rose (Crisp, dry, and flirty)
Crisp, dry, and flirty Ruby Rosé
R260
Iona Sophie Le Rose
Iona Sophie Le Rose
R275
La Rosa Vino Rojo
Wine Name
Category
Price (R)
Protea
Cabernet Sauvignon
Iona M.r P Pinot Noir
Franschoek Cellar
Cabernet Sauvignon
R235
Warwick First Lady
Cabernet Sauvignon
R295 / R100
Tokara
Cabernet Sauvignon
R360
Nitida
Cabernet Sauvignon
R415
Glen Carlou
Cabernet Sauvignon
R475
Beyerskloof
Pinotage
R270 / R90
Kanonkop Kadette
Pinotage
R350
Diemersfontein
Pinotage
R395
Protea
Shiraz / Syrah
R210 / R70
Bossman Generation 8
Shiraz / Syrah
R235
Brampton
Shiraz / Syrah
R255
Neil Ellis Groenekloof Syrah
Shiraz / Syrah
R375
Leopards Leap
Merlot
R225
Guardian Peak
Merlot
R270 / R90
Diemersdal
Merlot
R335
Terra Del Capo Sangiovese
Red Blends & Other Varietals
R285 / R95
La Motte Millenium
Red Blends & Other Varietals
R295
Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Red Blends & Other Varietals
R395
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir
Red Blends & Other Varietals
R425
Rupert & Rothschild Classique
Red Blends & Other Varietals
R535
La Rosa Vino Blanco
Wine Name
Category
Price (R)
Protea
Sauvignon Blanc
R210 / R70
Franschoek Cellar
Sauvignon Blanc
R215
Diemersdal
Sauvignon Blanc
R240 / R90
La Motte
Sauvignon Blanc
R270 / R90
Iona Sophie Te’Blanche
Sauvignon Blanc
R275
Nitida
Sauvignon Blanc
R295
Springfield Life from Stone
Sauvignon Blanc
R360
Black Oystercatcher
Sauvignon Blanc
R395
Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee
Sauvignon Blanc
R495
Protea
Chenin BlancSauvignon Blanc
R210 / R70
Ken Forrester
Sauvignon Blanc
R185
Cederberg
Sauvignon Blanc
R270
Protea (Unwooded)
Chardonnay
R210 / R70
FAT Bastard (Wooded)
Chardonnay
R275
Warwick First Lady (Unoaked)
Chardonnay
R285
Stellenbosch Reserve (Wooded)
Chardonnay
R360
Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio
White Blends & Other Varietals
R225 / R75
Boschendal Le Bouquet (Medium sweet)
White Blends & Other Varietals
R195 / R65
De Krans Premium Moscato Perle
White Blends & Other Varietals
R195
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir
White Blends & Other Varietals
R275
Springfield Miss Lucy (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Gris)
White Blends & Other Varietals
R395
La Rosa Cold Beverages
Beverage
Category
Price Range (R)
Various sodas, iced teas, ’tisers, waters – Usual selection of sodas, iced teas, ’tisers, and waters.
Soft Drinks
R25 – R48
La Vie Sparkling, 440ml
Mineral Water
R32
La Vie Sparkling, 750ml
Mineral Water
R50
La Vie Still, 440ml
Mineral Water
R32
La Vie Still, 750ml
Mineral Water
R50
Various fresh fruit juices, 350ml (Various flavors)
Aguas Frescas
R45 – R49
La Rosa Caffe Especiale
CafeKahluaa
Description
Price (R)
Café Mexicana
Coffee and chocolate blend, topped with cream and cinnamon
