Rosa Cantina

After our fun butter flights at Bella La Crema Bella La Crema, it was time for a real meal, although I would have no problem making a meal out of butter. 🙂 While still in Longmont, we drove further down the same street we were on, heading towards a new restaurant (to us), Rosa Cantina. A few friends of Janet and Bob had recommended and referred us to Rosa Cantina.

As soon as we walked in the doors, we knew we were in for a very good meal. The place was packed and was really hoppin”, on a Friday afternoon too.

We started off with some margaritas. Larry was driving and it was an extremely cold, snowy day, so NO margaritas for him. But Janet, Bob and I all enjoyed a margarita. We all ordered something different too. Bob ordered 50/50, Janet ordered a hibiscus margarita and I ordered a prickly pear margarita. All were very good, but we decided Janet’s was the best.

Larry and I love ceviche and eat it quite often. The menu offered a few ceviche options, and we decided on one with fish, shrimp and octopus. Bob, Larry and I all enjoyed it a lot. It was delicious, very fresh and full of flavors that just popped out!

In between our ceviche and our main meal, we were lucky enough to meet and talk to one of the owners, Edgar Ruiz. Edgar told us all about the family history of Rosa Cantina.

Rosa Cantina is a family owned and operated business. All the recipes are family recipes passed down through the generations. Almost all the employees are part of the Ruiz family too, and they all take great pride in what they do. !La comida estuvo deliciosa! We all sampled everything we ordered, and everything was delicious, fresh and very artfully presented. Unbeknownst to us when we ordered, but we all ordered Ruiz family special recipes.

Bob and Janet split an order of chicken enchiladas in a red mole sauce, that was one of the Ruiz uncles’ favorite.

I ordered chicken verde, or a green mole chicken, that was another family favorite.

And Larry ordered the pollo asado, which was Edgar’s dad’s recipe.

It was a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Everything was fantastic. We are already making plans on another trip to try other menu items in the very near future. Rosa Cantina was an excellent recommendation that we all thoroughly enjoyed. Our server Jocelyn was a joy as well. She was so personable and helpful in all ways. She too is a member of la familia de Ruiz, being a cousin to Edgar, and her dad and uncle are co-owners along with Edgar. As I said, it is truly a family affair, and everyone takes great pride in serving a beautiful and delicious meal to everyone who walks in the door. It is exactly what truly great hospitality is supposed to be. More restaurants need to follow the Ruiz Family tradition.

Rosa Cantina is located at 2333 Main Street, unit B, Longmont, CO. Whenever you are in the area, definitely stop in and enjoy the whole dining experience con la familia de Ruiz.

Bob, Janet, Larry and I all had a very deliciously fun day, but then we usually do too. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is what you make it. Make it great. May 2026 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all. ‘Til next time.