Rosa Blanca

4.1 (502)

$30 and under

Cuban

707 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Combining the laid-back, all-day appeal of a diner with the innately comforting character of classic Cuban fare, Rosa Blanca is the best of Latin and American culinary culture from Philadelphia’s top Latin-American chef: Jose Garces. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night and take-out, there is no better place to satisfy a comfort food craving.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday & Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am - 1am Saturday: 10am - 1am Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Website
http://www.rosablancadiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jose Garces
Private party facilities
The Private Dining Room will accommodate a maximum of 40 Guests for a seated dinner, and does have A/V capabilities.

Location
707 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Area
Center City
Cross street
7th Street
Parking Details
Street parking, Valet parking and access to several public lots within walking distance.
Entertainment
If you book a private event at Rosa Blanca, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

TortillaUSD 8.00
Spanish Omelet, Serrano Ham, Saffron Aïoli
ChicharrónUSD 12.00
Crispy Pork Belly, Arroz Moro, Sweet Plantains, Two Eggs Any Style
Vaca FritaUSD 14.00
Braised Skirt Steak, Arroz Moro, Sweet Plantains,Two Eggs Any Style
TorrijasUSD 12.00
Cuban Style French Toast, Guava Syrup, Toasted Coconut

Huevos / Two Eggs Any Style

$8, Includes Potatoes and (1) Choice of the Following:

AguacateUSD 3.00
Avocado
MadurosUSD 4.00
Fried Sweet Plantains
Frijoles NegrosUSD 3.00
Black Beans
Arroz MoroUSD 5.00
Black Beans & Rice
ChorizoUSD 5.00
Grilled Spanish Sausage
TocinoUSD 5.00
Smoked Bacon
ArepaUSD 3.00
Griddled Corn Cake
Pan TostadoUSD 3.00
Toasted Cuban Bread

Sopas Y Ensaladas / Soups & Salads

Coconut & Conch ChowderUSD 9.00
Coconut Milk, Chopped Conch, Peas, Potatoes, Yuca
Guiso de MaízUSD 9.00
Pumpkin & Corn Stew, Smoked Ham, Sofrito Broth
Ensalada VerdeUSD 10.00
Frisée, Arugula, Romaine, Green Beans, Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
Cobb CubanoUSD 14.00
Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Garbanzos, Balsamic
Las PalmasUSD 14.00
Shaved Palm Hearts, Radicchio, Dates, Coconut, Almonds, Ginger Lime Vinaigrette

Sanduches / Sandwiches

Calle OchoUSD 10.00
Roast Pork, Chorizo, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard
FritaUSD 11.00
Cuban Beef & Chorizo Burger, Pickled Red Onions, Crispy Potatoes, Criollo Mayo
CubanoUSD 9.00
Roast Pork, Smoked Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard
TomateUSD 10.00
Beefsteak Tomato, Queso Frito, Almond Mojo, Arugula, Bacon
El CapitánUSD 10.00
Grilled Chicken, Charred Peppers, Aged Swiss, Lime Caper Aïoli

Entradas / Small Plates

Guacamole CubanoUSD 9.00
Smoked Pineapple, Chips
Ceviche del DíaUSD 14.00
Daily Fish, Seasonal Garnish
Frituritas de BacalaoUSD 9.00
Cod Fritters, Smoked Garlic Aioli
Croquetas de JamónUSD 6.00
Ham Croquettes
Croquetas de PolloUSD 5.00
Chicken Croquettes
Pulpo en EscabecheUSD 12.00
Grilled Marinated Octopus
Empanada de PolloUSD 4.00
Chicken Empanada
Empanada de QuesoUSD 3.00
Cheese Empanada
Empanada de EspinacaUSD 4.00
Corn,Spinach & Cheese Empanada

Comidas / Large Plates

Pollo a LA BrasaUSD 19.00
Rotisserie Chicken, Sour Orange-Achiote Butter, Roasted Baby Potatoes
ChurrascoUSD 26.00
Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak, Fries
Vaca FritaUSD 26.00
Crispy Braised Beef, Garlic Lime Glaze, Arroz Moro
Ropa ViejaUSD 16.00
Braised Brisket, Tomato, Capers, Rice
Masitas de PuercoUSD 18.00
Adobo Spiced Fried Pork, Mojo Criollo, Tamal en Cazuela
Cordero al CaribeUSD 18.00
Coconut Curry Lamb, Carrot Escabeche
PicadilloUSD 16.00
Ground Beef Stew, White Wine, Red Pepper, Rice
Pescado a la PlanchaUSD 26.00
Market Fish Selection, Charred Green Onions, Salsa Verde
Enchilado de CamaronesUSD 18.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Creole Style Tomato Sauce, Rice
PastelónUSD 18.00
Sweet Plantain Casserole, Spinach, Ricotta, Mushrooms

Sides

Papas FritasUSD 4.00
French Fries
EspinacasUSD 6.00
Spinach
Pan de BonoUSD 4.00
Cheese Bread
Frijoles NegrosUSD 3.00
Black Beans
Arroz MoroUSD 5.00
Black Beans & Rice
Tamal en CazuelaUSD 7.00
Corn Pudding
TostonesUSD 6.00
Crispy Plaintains
MadurosUSD 4.00
Sweet Plantains
Yuca FritaUSD 4.00
Fried Yuca

Para LA Familia

Enjoy a Special Selection of Cuban Delicacies

Chosen by our Chef
- Per PersonUSD 40.00
Hand Selected Pairing of Rums
- Per PersonUSD 25.00

Postres / Desserts

Pastel de PiñaUSD 4.00
Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Panela Mousse, Guava
Tembleque de CocoUSD 5.00
Coconut Custard, Yogurt Streusel, Mango Sorbet
Tres LechesUSD 7.00
Chocolate Cake, Banana, Chocolate Ice Cream
Dulce de Leche FlanUSD 6.00
Caramel Custard, Passion Fruit Sorbet, Shaved Chocolate
Pastelito de GuayabaUSD 4.00
Guava and Cheese Turnover

Batidos

Cuban Style Shakes & Smoothies. Add a Shot of Don Q Silver, Dark, Gold, or Spiced Rum $5

Shakes

ChocolateUSD 6.00
VanillaUSD 6.00
Dulce de LecheUSD 6.00
Sweet Caramel
TrigoUSD 6.00
Puffed Wheat

Smoothies

MangoUSD 6.00
Coco PiñaUSD 6.00
Pina Colada
Morir SoñandoUSD 6.00
Orange-Vanilla

Bebidas DE Café / Coffee & Hot Beverages

Café CubanoUSD 3.00
Traditional Cuban Espresso. Sweetened with Natural Cane Sugar
CaféUSD 3.00
Café con LecheUSD 3.00
Café AmericanoUSD 3.00
Café EspressoUSD 3.00
CortaditoUSD 3.50
CappuccinoUSD 3.50

Jugos Y Nectares / Juices & Nectars

MangoUSD 4.00
GuayabaUSD 4.00
Guava
NaranjaUSD 4.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
PiñaUSD 4.00
Pineapple
LimonadaUSD 4.00
House Made Lemonade

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Rosa Blanca.

4.1

(502)

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience

Noise • Moderate

502 Reviews

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phillyfoodie
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful brunch! It was our first time here and the food and ambiance lived up to expectation. Another great Garces restaurant. The food was delicious: Cuban french toast, bagel with smoked salmon & yummy cream cheese; Vaca Frita. Drinks were memorable and strong. This definitely will become a place to enjoy in the future, Thanks for helping to make a birthday celebration so special.
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clarapq
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on 22 May 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great Latin American Food, "Ropa Vieja" and "Cordero al Caribe" highly recommended. The environment is nice with a very friendly and professional service.
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phillymomma
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We went to Rosa Blanca for brunch this past weekend and we were delighted! The food was marvelous and the Bloody Mary's delicious! It is large and spacious which is a huge plus on the Philly brunch scene. We will be back for sure!
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Penmark
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 May 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance is very comfortable and relaxed. The food was delicious- beautiful flavors blended together. We loved our cocktail- Smokey Hemingway. It was quite unusual. Our server was engaging and made the meal even more enjoyable. The Masitas de Puerco was so moist and the sauce nicely spiced. We did a salad, a couple of small plates and an entreé to share and it gave us a nice sampling of tastes!
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DiningOutOfTown2 Gold
Philadelphia County43 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 May 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I've gone to Rosa Blanca regularly for the past year; and the food, service, and ambiance have remained very good.
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heploreee
Philadelphia County9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 May 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Took our mom's here and they enjoyed it. It was something different and the food was excellent. As usual with these restaurants, the bar bill will hit the hardest. The spicy gin flower infused cocktail was excellent. The bloody mary was not my favorite...it was thin and watery and I prefer one that is more hefty. That and the fact that there was no music (Cuban music would have been awesome) playing are my only complaints. The emanadas were tasty, as well as the flank steak and pork with eggs. Great service!
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Torr
Philadelphia County1 review
1.0
Dined on 24 April 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed with this place. Portions were ridiculously small. We order a cuban sandwich and the octopus salad. The octopus was rubbery and chewy. The cuban sandwich was very small and plain. The quality of the meat wasn't the best, having a lot of fat. Avoid this place if you can.
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alanm804 Gold
Philadelphia County34 reviews
1.0
Dined on 19 April 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
First time we were truly disappointed at a Garces spot. The service was plain slow. The front station was confused when we arrived - it took three people talking to each other to eventually seat us. Although the waiter really tried to keep up, it took ordering them twice and over 20 minutes for drinks to appear after we ordered them. At his recommendation, we ordered the special rib dish. It was dry, over spiced, partially burnt and anything but special. The rest of the dishes were just ok - not nearly what we expect from a Garces restaurant. Tinto and Village Whiskey are two of our favorite places. Distrito is close behind. The ambience was plain loud --- plus we were seated at a banquette where at 9:00 pm the band/singer took over the adjacent table to setup their gear/instruments about two feet away making us feel like we were "in the way" (good thing we didn't order desert or coffee). This may be a jinxed location for Garces. We went to its predecessor Chifa one time and never went back although it wasn't nearly as bad as last night's experience.
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Suzanne
Nashville19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 April 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great second visit. It was much busier on this visit because it was Sat night. Noise level very high so we asked to be seated downstairs which was fine after we asked them to lower the music. Music was great but we needed to talk during our meal. Food was fantastic! Lamb curry out of this world. Service pleasant and of course we shared a Cubano sandwich.. There will be more visits but maybe not on a busy Sat night.
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jenb30 Gold
Philadelphia County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I were looking for a place to celebrate a birthday, and we chose Rosa Blanca. The dining room had a lively atmosphere and the round corner booth was perfect for a group. The service was excellent and the GM, Beth, introduced herself and made sure that we had everything we needed. The guacamole is some of the best I've ever had and the cheese bread (pan de bono) is delicious. I could've eaten that as my entree! The smoked hemingway cocktail was excellent, and the mojitos are perfect - not too sweet. We all had different entrees - skirt steak, ropa vieja, pollo a la brasa, fish of the day, and even a Cuban. We couldn't finish all of the food but we tried. The flan is seriously a must-get. As we were finishing up, a band was setting up because they have live music on the weekends. I will be back to try their brunch! I love that the food is simple and flavorful and isn't something you can find on every other menu in Philly.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday & Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday: 11am - 1am Saturday: 10am - 1am Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Website
http://www.rosablancadiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jose Garces
Private party facilities
The Private Dining Room will accommodate a maximum of 40 Guests for a seated dinner, and does have A/V capabilities.

Location
707 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Area
Center City
Cross street
7th Street
Parking Details
Street parking, Valet parking and access to several public lots within walking distance.
Entertainment
If you book a private event at Rosa Blanca, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Rosa Blanca

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Desayuno / Breakfast

TortillaUSD 8.00

ChicharrónUSD 12.00

Vaca FritaUSD 14.00

TorrijasUSD 12.00

Huevos / Two Eggs Any Style

AguacateUSD 3.00

MadurosUSD 4.00

Frijoles NegrosUSD 3.00

Arroz MoroUSD 5.00

ChorizoUSD 5.00

TocinoUSD 5.00

ArepaUSD 3.00

Pan TostadoUSD 3.00

Sopas Y Ensaladas / Soups & Salads

Coconut & Conch ChowderUSD 9.00

Guiso de MaízUSD 9.00

Ensalada VerdeUSD 10.00

Cobb CubanoUSD 14.00

Las PalmasUSD 14.00

Sanduches / Sandwiches

Calle OchoUSD 10.00

FritaUSD 11.00

CubanoUSD 9.00

TomateUSD 10.00

El CapitánUSD 10.00

Entradas / Small Plates

Guacamole CubanoUSD 9.00

Ceviche del DíaUSD 14.00

Frituritas de BacalaoUSD 9.00

Croquetas de JamónUSD 6.00

Croquetas de PolloUSD 5.00

Pulpo en EscabecheUSD 12.00

Empanada de PolloUSD 4.00

Empanada de QuesoUSD 3.00

Empanada de EspinacaUSD 4.00

Comidas / Large Plates

Pollo a LA BrasaUSD 19.00

ChurrascoUSD 26.00

Vaca FritaUSD 26.00

Ropa ViejaUSD 16.00

Masitas de PuercoUSD 18.00

Cordero al CaribeUSD 18.00

PicadilloUSD 16.00

Pescado a la PlanchaUSD 26.00

Enchilado de CamaronesUSD 18.00

PastelónUSD 18.00

Sides

Papas FritasUSD 4.00

EspinacasUSD 6.00

Pan de BonoUSD 4.00

Frijoles NegrosUSD 3.00

Arroz MoroUSD 5.00

Tamal en CazuelaUSD 7.00

TostonesUSD 6.00

MadurosUSD 4.00

Yuca FritaUSD 4.00

Para LA Familia

Chosen by our Chef

Hand Selected Pairing of Rums

Postres / Desserts

Pastel de PiñaUSD 4.00

Tembleque de CocoUSD 5.00

Tres LechesUSD 7.00

Dulce de Leche FlanUSD 6.00

Pastelito de GuayabaUSD 4.00

Batidos

Shakes

ChocolateUSD 6.00

VanillaUSD 6.00

Dulce de LecheUSD 6.00

TrigoUSD 6.00

Smoothies

MangoUSD 6.00

Coco PiñaUSD 6.00