“Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.” – Anthony Bourdain

The exterior of Rosario’s 910 S. Alamo St. (Southtown) location.

“Rosario’s”, the pink neon sign reads, shining brightly and cutting through the dark like a beacon.  Through pink glowing windows, you see silhouettes of people talking, eating, drinking, laughing.  The mesmerizing light and your intrigue with the partiers inside draws you to the entrance door. It opens into a large, dimly lit, pale hot pink-glowing lounge.  As your eyes adjust to the dimmed room, you take in the scene. People are everywhere.  Patrons waiting for dining tables sit on deep-cushioned sofas, stand around chatting or hang out at the pink neon-trimmed bar.  A stunning contemporary light sculpture of blue, green, gold and orange textured tubes and orbs attached to gold discs on a wire mobile hangs from the ceiling. It’s one of several in the lounge and dining areas.  A trendy, sexy, almost club-like ambiance permeates the space.  A festive energy flows through it and the people. You sigh deeply and lose yourself in the vibe. 

Contemporary light sculptures turn up the chic ambiance while gently illuminating the restaurant and bar areas of Rosario’s.

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