Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Openings: Alma Mexicana Restaurante on 3rd Street

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

There's a new restaurant serving Mexican and Dominican fare on Third Street. 

Alma Mexicana Restaurante recently opened in the former Rossy's Bakery & Café space between Avenue B and Avenue C. 

The name translates to "Soul of Mexico." Owner Luis Cano's restaurant debuted on June 1 and is serving a menu of Mexican and Dominican dishes, including tacos ($3 each or two for $5), pollo guisado platters with rice and beans, plus snacks such as alcapurrias and empanadas.
The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.

Rossy's Bakery & Café closed in April after 16 years in the neighborhood. 

Owner Roselia "Rossy" Caba told us last year that trying to stay affordable while covering costs was no longer sustainable.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM

    These prices look fairly reasonable. Good luck to them.

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  2. AnonymousJune 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM

    Good new for those many of us heartbroken by Rossy's closing: Rossy and her mom are working with Luis' kitchen staff for a few to orient them on recipes, etc. So there will be more continuity than change. And Luis and the staff are very pleasant and hospitable, the food is good, and the prices reasonable.

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