Rosie’s runs a happy hour from open until 6pm, Tuesday–Friday — $5 beer, $5 shots, and $9–$10 margaritas — at a Cookshop-team Mexican spot with a comal in the middle of the East Village dining room.
The window runs from open to 6pm, Tuesday–Friday, with the deal extending all day at the bar, Tuesday–Thursday. The pours: $5 beers, $5 shots, and margaritas around $9–$10 — including the chile-infused Rosie’s margarita with a real spicy kick. It’s a Marc Meyer restaurant (Cookshop, Vic’s, Shukette), so the masa is house-ground on a standing comal and the tacos are the move. Days and hours have shifted, so confirm.
Rosie’s: $9 Margaritas and a Comal in the East Village
Rosie’s is the East Village Mexican spot from the Cookshop and Vic’s team, with house-ground masa cooked on a comal in the middle of the dining room — and a happy hour worth timing. Tuesday–Friday until 6pm (all day at the bar Tue–Thu): $5 beer, $5 shots, and $9 margaritas, including a properly spicy one. Come for the tequila and the tacos.
About Rosie’s
From chef Marc Meyer (Cookshop, Vic’s, Shukette) and chef Angel Andrade, Rosie’s is a big, open Mexican restaurant on East 2nd Street with a standing comal in the middle of the room where the house-ground masa is pressed and cooked. The kitchen takes a thoughtful, traditional approach — tacos, tlacoyos, tlayudas — and the bar runs one of the city’s deepest tequila collections. Named, the story goes, after a longtime server.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Tuesday–Friday, from open until 6pm, with the deal running all day at the bar Tuesday–Thursday:
- $5 beers and $5 shots (Da Vida, Dos Amigos)
- $9–$10 margaritas — including the chile-infused Rosie’s margarita with a real kick
- Best taken at the bar, where the window runs longest
It’s a genuinely good deal at a chef-driven spot — the kind of happy hour where the food is as much the reason as the drinks.
What to Order
A spicy Rosie’s margarita and a round of tacos — the chicken with morita salsa and the carne asada are repeat orders. Start with the $10 guacamole (ask for it without tomatoes if that’s your thing) and chips. Beyond tacos, the tlacoyos and tlayudas are the under-ordered picks the team itself points you to.
The Space & Vibe
Big, bright, and open — string lights, a backyard-party feel, and huge windows that fold open to 2nd Avenue in warm weather, with sidewalk seating that makes the block feel good. It’s a fun, social room more than a destination-dinner one; reviewers love it for tequila and guacamole even when the food doesn’t wow. Reservations help on weekends.
The East Village Angle
29 East 2nd Street at Second Avenue, on the East Village’s southern edge near the Bowery. The F at Second Avenue is closest, with Broadway–Lafayette (B/D/F/M) a short walk west. It’s an easy stop before or after the 2nd Avenue bar run.
Who Rosie’s Is For
| Occasion | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Margaritas & tacos | $9 margs and $5 beers Tue–Fri till 6pm — longest at the bar |
| After-work drinks | Bar-only happy hour all day Tue–Thu, deep tequila list |
| A spicy marg | The chile-infused Rosie’s margarita is the signature pour |
| A social dinner | Big open room with comal-fresh tortillas and 2nd Ave windows |
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Rosie’s FAQ
Does Rosie’s have a happy hour?
Yes — Tuesday–Friday from open until 6pm, with the deal running all day at the bar Tuesday–Thursday: $5 beers, $5 shots, and $9–$10 margaritas, including the spicy Rosie’s margarita.
Where is Rosie’s?
29 East 2nd Street at Second Avenue in the East Village, near the Bowery. The F at Second Avenue is closest, with Broadway–Lafayette a short walk away.
What should I order?
A spicy Rosie’s margarita and tacos — the chicken with morita salsa or the carne asada — plus guacamole and chips. The tlacoyos and tlayudas are worth a look too.
Who’s behind Rosie’s?
Chef Marc Meyer, of Cookshop, Vic’s, and Shukette, with chef Angel Andrade — a chef-driven Mexican spot with house-ground masa cooked on a comal in the dining room.
Happy hour (Tue–Fri to 6pm; bar-only all day Tue–Thu; $5 beer/shots, $9–$10 margaritas) is from the venue and listings; days and open/close hours vary across sources, so confirm before visiting. Last checked June 2026.