Monday, February 9, 2015

Valentine's Day Dining

Have you made your Valentine's Day reservations yet? Rosa Mexicano has a delicious selection of dishes to pick from for a romantic evening.  
Try the 4-course prix fixe featuring a selection of Rosa classics complemented by holiday specials including the Rosa Royale with sparkling cava, fresh pomegranate juice, Cointreau, and agave nectar.
Guests can begin with the restaurant’s signature tableside Guacamole en Molcajete, followed by the choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Available at all three DC-area locations (Penn Quarter, Chevy Chase, National Harbor), menu highlights include but are not limited to:

Antojitos
• Flautas de Langosta: two crispy tortillas filled with lobster and potatoes, served with chile de arbol salsa
• Ceviche de Camarones: wild shrimp marinated in citrus with avocado, jalapeno, cucumber, jicama, mint, chile de arbol and tomatoes

Especiales de la Casa
• Chile Poblano Relleno: roasted poblano chile filled with goat cheese, grilled chayote, sautéed mushrooms and brown rice. Served over salsa ranchera, salsa verde, grilled asparagus and queso fresco
• Beef Short Rib Enchiladas: Zarape-style layers of chipotle braised beef short rib, soft corn tortillas and mestizo sauce topped with crema, cilantro, pickled habanero onion and queso fresco
• Shrimp & Scallop Brochette: grilled wild jumbo shrimp and scallops served over cilantro-mint short grain brown rice with roasted tomato-jalapeño caper sauce
Giant Rib-eye
Postres
• Churros en Bolsa: traditional Mexican doughnuts served with three dipping sauces: chocolate, caramel and raspberry guajillo
• Buñuelos Rellenos: deep-fried vanilla ice cream coated in cinnamon buñuelo crust. Served with whipped cream and raspberry guajillo sauce. 

You'll also find great people watching and you can add on a movie to make for a complete Valentine's Day evening.  Happy Heart Day!
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