Cantina Rosa

Cantina Rosa is an agave-focused cocktail bar in Hyde Park, opened in November 2024 by chef Erick Williams of Virtue Hospitality, who named it after his grandmother Rosetta. It sits at 5230 S Harper Ave, steps from Williams' other Hyde Park spots, Virtue and Daisy's Po-Boy & Tavern, and was developed with longtime collaborator Jesus Garcia, with the tiki-leaning cocktail menu consulted on by veteran Chicago bartender Paul McGee. Tequila and mezcal anchor the drink list, but the bar runs a genuine "Spirit Free" section that gets the same fresh-juice, house-syrup and garnish treatment as the alcoholic menu. Named zero-proof options include the Verdita (pineapple, lime, mint, jalapeño) and the Horchata Fizz (coconut water, in-house almond orgeat, cinnamon, ginger beer), plus a spirit-free Margarita and non-alcoholic Corona. The room, designed by Erin Boone with nods to architect Luis Barragán, features pink accents, terracotta tiles and mesquite woodwork.

“Cantina Rosa's bar staff prepare the non-alcoholic offerings as thoughtfully as the boozy ones, with flavorful fresh juices, syrups, and garnishes adding up to imaginative concoctions that fit their cozy, elegant setting.”

— WTTW Chicago

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Non-alcoholic brands they serve

House-crafted NA cocktails

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