Rosario's Mexican Café Y Cantina (Southtown)
Mexican · Dancing · San Antonio, TX
About
Friday and Saturday nights bring live bands to Rosario's Mexican Café Y Cantina, where the music can get loud enough to compete with the chatter of a mixed gay and straight crowd. This women-led Southtown staple has been serving Mexican food and margaritas for three decades, staying a go-to for groups and families despite a recent renovation that some say left the interior feeling outdated.
You'll find better Mexican food elsewhere in San Antonio, say reviewers, but Rosario's remains a solid spot for conversation and appetizers. It sits near King William and the gay strip, drawing a regular mix of gay couples and locals who appreciate the hot waitstaff and consistent happy hour deals.
Rosario's is located in Southtown, close to King William and the city's gay strip, making it a convenient spot for a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.
Features
- ✓Live bands on Friday and Saturday nights
- ✓Mixed gay-straight crowd with regular gay couples
- ✓Women-led business with 30-year history
- ✓Close to King William and the gay strip
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
What people say
6 community ratings.
From the community
“Rosario's NO LONGER Hip and Happening”
UPDATE: THE RECENT RENOVATION HAS MADE THE INTERIOR LOOK DATED. IT'S NO LONGER THE HIP, TRENDING SPOT IT USED TO BE. Even though the bands can be quite loud on Friday and Saturday nights, this is a wonderful spot to socialize with both gay and straight friends. My partner and I visit often, and there are regularly other gay couples around. The waitstaff are very attractive! I enjoy the chicken enchilada with mole sauce and a margarita, of course.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Not the best, but certainly not the worst!”
Rosario's is a nice spot for conversation, margaritas, and appetizers. It's near King William and the gay-friendly area. While there's better Mexican food elsewhere in San Antonio, Rosario's is still a solid choice.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rosario's have live music? +
Yes, the venue features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, though they can get loud.
Is it a gay-friendly restaurant? +
Yes, the crowd is a mix of gay and straight patrons, with many gay couples and supportive straight friends.
What type of cuisine is served? +
Mexican cuisine, including chicken enchiladas in mole sauce and margaritas.
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