Roosters Tacos & Tequila

The place looked great, but I'm not sure that the food was worthy of the price it cost. It wasn't bad by any means, but I wouldn't want to pay what I did to get it. I also was not a fan of the tortilla chips, personally. Too thick and almost bready. My friend and her family love this place though (she was here and she downed her whole plate before everyone else), so I certainly don't speak for everyone in sharing my thought on this one. Loved the exterior and interior design. Lots of hanging decor, wall decorations of various items, a hot sauce bar, wall decor in the bathroom, and neon lights outside when it gets dark! They also have outdoor and indoor seating! I'd say if you like Mexican food, it's at least worth a shot!

Let me start by saying the Surf and Turf burrito was amazing and I loved it. But, the chips were terrible and way too expensive. Their chips were very hard and not near as good as the free chips at most Mexican restaurants. The guacamole was just mediocre. Not bad but not great. For $9, the chips and guac should have been great. The salsa on the salsa bar was not good. My wife has egg and dairy allergies so she had to get something without cheese. She ordered a burrito with chicken and veggies. They forgot to put the veggies in the burrito. Apparently, the cheese gives the burrito all the flavor as her burrito was very bland and she didn't enjoy it. The restaurant was packed when we got there so we had to wait 30 mins and then were sat outside. The service was also very slow. Unfortunately, someone was smoking near us outside which was not enjoyable. Not the restaurant's fault but did not help our experience. I would come back for the Surf and Turf burrito but that's about it.

Went down on a busy Saturday night while artists in the park was on display. No street parking, only parking garage in rear at a cost of $10-25. Waitress was not dressed very professionally but atmosphere was very casual. Waitress was not patient with new customers. Restaurant was hot and sweaty. Chips and salsa was not bottomless and was saltless and very bland. Customer ant the table ordered guacamole dip, no salt and chips were very thick. Owner personally heated up some chips for one of the customers with me at my table and confessed he didn’t have the proper equipment to keep the chips warm, it was ordered. After we got the new chips, we felt sorry for the other customers that were being served cold, thick, and bland chips. Brisket Burrito was good, split in two as a courtesy. Manager only compensated for the bland guacamole and offered no other refunds/menu changes for the meal. Felt the meal was over priced under seasoned and not worth the jog downtown. 2/10 stars

My family has visited Roosters many times over the last few years and is hands down the best place to get some good grub! The food is always flavorful and the environment is fun for the entire family. Highly recommend!!

The Torta was unique and quite flavorful. Enjoyed the mellow atmosphere and professional chefs. Was not planning on Mexican in Mobile, but was glad I stoped in.

Saw this on DDD several years ago and was excited to finally be in the area to try it. We were beyond disappointed. Chips were hard as rock with no flavor to the salsa. The mahi, shrimp, and jerk chicken tacos were bland. Only things that were any good were the brisket, cheese dip, and guac. It took over 20 minutes after we finished eating to get our check. They were not that busy.

Saw Roosters on all kinds of dining lists for Mobile, so had to try it out. We were not disappointed! Went for dinner around 5 on a Saturday night and it was half full, no problem finding a table. Couple tables outside on a small patio, too. Staff were friendly, and food was ready in good time. Note that you cannot mix and match individual tacos for a taco plate if you want the deal! Ordered a Rooster Sunrise margarita, 2 chorizo tacos, 1 jerk chicken taco, 2 al pastor tacos, and sides of plantains and chips w/ queso. All were excellent. Loved that they have a hot sauce and toppings bar to further customize, too. The plaintains on the chorizo tacos were inspired!

I had a fantastic meal at Roosters in downtown Mobile! From start to finish, everything was top notch. The menu features a mix of Latin American / Caribbean / Mexican fare — tacos, burritos, grilled mahi mahi, jerk chicken, barbacoa, and more.  The flavors were bold and fresh, and I especially loved how they do simple toppings like onion, cilantro, and cotija on their authentic street-style tacos.  The portion sizes are generous, and prices are fair for the quality and downtown location.  What really stood out was the service — friendly, welcoming, attentive without being overbearing.  The staff made sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed, with vibrant décor that fits the energy of the food.  If you’re in Mobile and looking for a spot for tasty tacos, Latin fusion, or just a satisfying downtown meal, Roosters is a winner. Highly recommended!

Rooster's is my top choice when eating in Mobile. Food is always on point! Casual, fun, friendly service, and the food is made with care. My go-tos are the Torta de Carnitas and the Cuban.

Hello, we live downtown and love the food, ambience and the friendly service! Would definitely recommend!

Locally owned restaurant. I loved the food and the service was great! The atmosphere is casual which was perfect for my party which included children.

This was so good! I was obsessed with their salad. It had pickled onions, mango, cheese, and the dressing was so good. All my favorite things!

I highly recommend Roosters! We were visiting our son and were looking for something more than typical Mexican food, so our son suggested Roosters. They offer Latin America food with burritos, tacos and tequila. The offer inside and outside seating and luckily we didn't have to wait on a Thursday night. I was excited to see jerk chicken on the menu, but decided instead to split the Boss Hog with my husband. The Boss Hog is a huge burrito that contains slow cooked pork, black beans, and cheese and is topped with pickled jalapeños, ranchero sauce and chipotle cream. It was really good, and splitting it was plenty for me. I also ordered a side of sweet plaintains which are always my favorite. I was glad to see them on the menu. When we got the check, it was cool because they brought it in a book. Yes, an actual book that you can read. People write notes on the pages which adds to the fun.

I've been wanting to try this place out for months after seeing its raving review on triple D. Service was fast and friendly although our waitress never asked if we were pleased or not. The water tasted normal which is always nice. We ordered chips and salsa. The salsa wasn't spicy at all, just tasted like Smokey tomatoes and I thought lacked flavor, chips were also very thick but tasted good after we added salt. I was a little upset that I had to pay 3.50 for chips and salsa when there is free salsa at the hot sauce bar. I ordered jerk chicken tacos with plantains and my gf ordered carnitas tacos with beans and rice. The fresh pressed blue corn tortillas were great. My plantains were good but lacked salt and the way they were cut the center wasn't cooked all the way, kinda hard and gritty. Also my jerk chicken seemed like it was missing the jerk seasoning, the chicken itself tasted somewhat bland. Overall it was a good taco but I was expecting way better. The carnitas were amazing tho. The jalapeño slaw was fresh with the right amount of spice. The beans and rice were just ok, again not a lot of flavor just basic. I tried the mango hot sauce which was very sweet but no spice, I did enjoy it. But the Caribbean habanero hot sauce had zero heat it was like a flavorless cold soup. We had leftovers but ended up not taking them which I would assume the waitress would ask if everything was good but didn't. For all the hype I was very let down, it was good but I was expecting much better. I probably would go again because maybe they just had an off day. It was really busy when we first arrived and slowed way down by the time we left. Presentation of the dish and ambiance were very nice.

Back in November, my wife and I went to see Queensrÿche at Soul Kitchen in Downtown Mobile, but arrived downtown early to get something to eat. After finding some good parking, we made our way toward the venue, and sitting outside Roosters next door to Soul Kitchen were members of the band, who were waiting for their food at a table. We figured if the food was good enough for the band, it was good enough for us. So we left the band to their devices and headed inside to get something to eat. We were pleasantly greeted and seated immediately in an area that was decorative, comfortable and quiet enough for a great conversation. We were pretty excited about the weekend ahead of us, and we discussed it at length. The waitress came and took our order. My wife decided on the nachos, and I went with the El Toro burrito. Now, I've lived in Mobile for ten years, and I've known of this place, but never tried it. And what a mistake that was. When our food arrived I couldn't believe how good it looked, smelled great, and I couldn't wait to try this fantastic looking burrito that was placed in front of me. And when I did, WOW! That had some of the freshest taste I'd had in a burrito! The cilantro was prominent and it really popped the flavor of the brisket, which was smoky and delicious in its own right. I could say I was pleased with it, but that would be an understatement. My wife seemed equally pleased with her nachos, which she called "really good". It was kind of a whirlwind dinner, as we had to go and claim a really good spot in line for the show. I'm actually looking forward to going there again and trying more of their menu in the future.

Love this place it is a must! My Al Pastor was soooo good! This pictures shows proof. Chips and queso are a must here with any meal. Service was excellent also. Our ticket came out in a book which was so cute! Definitely need to try this place.

I had the pleasure of visiting here because my family and I were visiting Mobile for the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We had the trifecta appetizer which has queso, salsa and guacamole. I don't normally like guacamole but I really liked this one! My whole table had nachos and I had the Barbacoa tacos. Everyone enjoyed their nachos and I enjoyed my tacos. The portions were huge! I also had two margaritas, mango and hibiscus, hibiscus was my favorite! I also love the fact that most of their items are house made.

I took my daughter here for supper. The inside was very loud so we took a seat outside. The greeter had ZERO personality. We were hopeful for our food server to pickup the pace; not the case. Zach spoke in monotone, walked away while we were still asking questions about the menu and returned with an less than pleasant attitude. Okay, let's try again. We ordered and the food came out quickly, hot and tasty. We wanted another beverage but, our waiter was MIA. Then, others who couldn't read the "No smoking" sign decided to light up. Now we're waiting for a check. I did not bring a lot of cash and had to accept the 3.99% SERVICE FEE. Wow what an experience; Sales tax of 10% plus a heavy service fee with lousy service in not so pleasant dining area. Not going again! Too many other places to explore.

So there is an identity crisis going on with this restaurant. At first, I thought with the name "Rooster's" that it's a chicken joint. Nope. They branded themselves at Latin America restaurant. However, they serve some Jamaican/Caribbean flavors like Jerk chicken (that is not Latin food). They also serve Cuban Sandwich (Cuban, Dominicans, Puerto Rican has Spanish and African heritage, but identify more Caribbean than Latin American. Latin American is more mainland than island. I had the Paleo Plate with the choice of meats. That was definitely a plate with an identity crisis. I had the Jerk Chicken (Caribbean), and Al Pastor (Mexican with Lebanese flavor) serve with chimichurri (Brazillian not LatinX). This usually comes with one choice of meats. I was charge $14 for Jerk Chicken and another $14 for Al Pastor. Paleo w/ Choice of Meat Grilled Vegetables, Jalapeño Cabbage Slaw, Avocado, Citrus Pickled Red Onions & Chimichurri Mahi Mahi 17 Shrimp 16 Steak 16. Barbacoa 14 Pork 13 Al Pastor 14 Chorizo 13 Chicken 14 Jerk Chicken 14 Veggies 13 Mainly this place a Mexican restaurant that wants to be something else. There is no Peruvian rotisserie chicken. No pupusas. No Arepa. Basically it's a Mexican/Jamaican restaurant. Interior feels more like a Mexican restaurant. Service was okay. I had to ask server several times for a refill my soda and they weren't that busy.

I wanted dinner local, a few minutes walk from my hotel and found Roosters. I am a huge fan of tacos and a good margarita. Upon entry I was greeted by their friendly staff. Shortly thereafter I ordered a refreshing hibiscus margarita and the Al pastor pork tacos with a side of chips and queso! The first bite into the taco was delicious and I knew I made the right choice! I loved the salsa and hot sauce bar too! I'm from the Deep South (living in Texas) and it was a pleasure meeting the staff at Roosters! Super friendly and pleasant.

Good food. Great service. The nachos were huge. I also got the taco dinner. Loved the chorizo taco. Kid friendly. I also loved the salsa bar.

Mardi Gras in Mobile and my wife and I needed a place to get a mid-afternoon snack in between parades. Tucked into a former clothing store, Roosters has a cool old-time Mobile ambiance. Several tables for sidewalk seating. Lots of servers and staff that make sure you're taken care of. The menu is eclectic Latin/Mexican. It's not the kind of place that gives you a free setup of chips and salsa. The free salsa bar has plenty of choices for doctoring your menu selections. We had the jerk chicken nachos. The basket had copious amounts of white queso covered chips. The jerk chicken was grilled chunks of chicken with some good flavor and just a little spice. The only knock on our snack was that the chunks of chicken were not as plentiful as hoped. Even so, this a go to spot when we're in Mobile.

True authentic Mexican tacos being served here. These tacos are over stuffed with protein and very fresh toppings. The salsa bar is a nice touch. This place is conveniently located in downtown Mobile. I was promptly greeted when I walked in and seated. My server was very friendly.

Always amazing food and staff!!!! Easily one of our favorite places to go!!! Their guacamole is amazing a must try!! My husband always gets the surf and turf burrito!

Immediately greeted by friendly staff. That genuinely nice service followed through to the server as well. Got grilled chicken tacos and wasn't sure what to expect given that we have some really outstanding tacos in Houston. These were perfectly cooked. Tender and flavorful. Some of the best fresh tortillas I've ever had. The manager told me that they work with a local farmer that is growing an heirloom corn. They also had a wide variety of fresh salsa and some super spicy bottled ones

Literally best place for lunch in Mobile if you want reasonably priced, healthy, overflowing with flavor food. And they have gluten free options! I also most appreciated that I could eat outside. Not to mention, service was friendly and swift.

Love to grab Roosters for lunch during the work day. It's a decently sized restaurant and typically there is never a wait unless you are with a larger group. The staff is always super nice and food comes out quickly. One of my favorite burritos I've ever had is the Boss Hog! It is delicious. I've also tried some of their tacos and they were good! My favorite part is your check comes in a book :) Will definitely return to Roosters!

!!!!! $21.00 !!!!!! For a small, mostly ice margarita... Which had so much ice in it five minutes into it. It tasted watered down ridiculous my plate of food which was bland was only $15 but the silly drink was way more than that, I didn't even bother to look because I've never paid any kind of price like that for a margarita, I'll never be back.

The food was good, the Caribbean Jerk chicken will be a good try. No complaints about service and the vibe had energy. The drinks would be my only complaint, the margaritas seemed flavorless with little to no alcohol.

Everything was amazing from the food to the service! The atmosphere was fun. It was cool how they brought the check out in a book that people have signed. I will definitely be back when we visit.

The only problem with this place is I can't get there often enough!! The food is delicious, the owners are good humans who take care of their employees and customers, and the menu is always inticing me to try new things! By far, this is one of the best locally-owned spots we have!

Everything is good, and I have ordered most of the menu from this place, both dining in and to go. I don't understand why all restaurants don't have a sauce bar?? Their salsa and hot sauces are really good, wouldn't hurt for them to have a more typical Mexican/American style salsa to pick from, but typical Mexican doesn't seem to be their angle. I get more of a Central American, maybe Guatemalan feel. Recommend.

Avoid. Avoid. Food is beyond forgettable and sub-par. The rice was hard, guacamole had no seasoning, and the chips were cols. I ordered the barbacoa taco and it was inedible because of a rancid aftertaste. The carnitas was the least offensive of the three tacos. Skip the plantains. Burnt. The most horrendous part of this experience was that during our meal, an employee wheeled a large garbage can through the front door. I have NEVER been to a restaurant that would allow their guests to see the trash being taken out. Horrible horrible.

Service is amazing! Food is phenomenal! Seriously, doesn't matter if you get a Cuban sandwich or an enchiladas plate! Fantastic! HIGHLY recommend!

This review is solely on the chips, salsa and beer I had. The salsa was the worst I've ever eaten. Neither I nor the other six in my party could eat it. They did however enjoy the nachos they ordered. I did like the beer selection. The beer pictured was actually very good. Staff friendly and the restaurant was clean.

I've been here twice I thought it was ok. Had food and margaritas both times, both were ok. Service was good both times. Many people must like this place because they are always busy

The drinks were decent but the appetizers we had were not good at all. We ordered chips, salsa, queso, and rice. The chips were straight out of a plastic bag. Salsa was bland. Queso was the stuff you get at high school football games. I wouldn't recommend.

Had a late lunch/early dinner with my wife on 02/18/23. The Torta De Carnitas was 2 stars. The El Toro Burrito was 3 or 3 1/2 stars. We were seated quickly. Our waitress was nice. However, I should have had an option for a side of either the kettle chips or jalapeño slaw. I was not given a choice and received the chips. The food came out hot. The ambiance was nice. My wife especially liked how we received our bill in a book.

Had something to do downtown and had a few minutes to spare and went to roosters! The nachos were amazing! Best I've ever had and I immediately bragged about how flavorful they were! The counter lady wasn't pleasant but my food came fast! Go to roosters and get the nachos!

In an effort to celebrate my birthday I treated myself to a birthday lunch on me. Yup. Yup. I took me out to lunch on a beautiful day and enjoyed the scene. I rarely get into an arguèrent with me. So I make for good company. But then I met Caris. Kinda like Paris but with with a "C". She was my assistant for the day. She introduced me to my burrito and a Stormy Cocktail. Very good. Then they treated me to some cake for my birthday. Yeah team. Thanks a bunch gang. That was fun.

I have zero complaints! Location is cool - the street outside is covered in twinkle lights and it's right downtown. The restaurant is clean and the decor has a lighthearted and fun vibe. The service was fantastic, and THE FOOD was wicked. They have a salsa bar with a variety of traditional salsas and hot sauces, and more contemporary choices as well. The Hawaiian sauce was stupid-good! Also doesn't break the bank, so perfect for a low key weeknight or a budget-friendly weekend dinner.

The Ambience is Kind of a Gulf Coast local mash up. Not a romantic getaway but not a bad place for date. The staff was very friendly. The food took a little long to come out but it was lunch rush so no points of there. The burrito was large and vey filling. The sign says authentic Latin food. Well that's a bit hard to pin down, "Latin food" does cover a large swath of things. But it was authentically tasty.

Over a decade ago, I went to New Orleans on a road trip and the whole group of us stopped in Mobile for some Mexican food. I don't remember where exactly we stopped, but my Chicano self was thrilled at finding food as good as my dad made. My companion and I kept trying to find that restaurant to no avail (although apparently our host told us it was probably one specific restaurant to be left purposely unnamed here as to not deter from the intended review). Anyhow, we wound up at Roosters as I wanted tacos and the lady at the reception desk at Candlewood Suites nearby heavily recommended this place. Have to say she killed it. This place was just as delicious, perhaps even more so than the last time we had tacos in Mobile. Oh, the memories. Tear. Nostalgia aside, we just barely made it to the restaurant. In fact, I think we were the last people they sat. They stop taking customers at 9 PM on Saturday, so yes folks, I could definitely tell I wasn't in South Florida anymore. As far as drinks went, I abstained, but my companion had a Corona. He also had chorizo rice and beans and the plate was massive. The same can be said for my tacos. I ordered the spicy chicken tacos, which were only two, but they were stuffed to the brim and had an accompanying side of chips and guacamole. I think my only regret with my order was that I only have so much stomach. I couldn't finish my meal, and goodness knows I wanted to. The food really took me by surprise. The jalapeños in the tacos were extremely fresh, perhaps the best I've ever had. If I could, I would totally take this restaurant with me back home. It was amazing. I loved the place so much that I bought a couple of souvenir t-shirts from them, so my companion and I could remember the restaurant (seeing as we couldn't remember the restaurant we went to over a decade ago). I think we found our Mexican restaurant in Mobile, although yes, this is more generally Latin American food, but from this Chicano self, anyone with Mexican roots would be thrilled with Roosters.

The food was pretty authentic and delicious. The waitress we had was very knowledgeable and kind to our big group of kids. We sat outside and the street was lit up above making it a great night.

I love the authentic Mexican menu at this great downtown spot. The place looks great from the street and even better inside. I sat at the bar but had a very good server that took care of me while I was there. Carne Asada taco lunch was a perfect lunch portion and really fresh. Will be back soon.

Came here for a team lunch on a Friday during work. When we came in, we were the only people in the restaurant and were seated quickly. Our waitress fairly attentive and polite. 4 of us ordered the Torta de Carnitas and the other 2 got the Surf and Turf burrito. My coworkers said the surf and turf burrito was "really good". I got the torta de carnitas and it was fantastic. The sandwich comes cut in half and served in a bowl of Ranchero sauce. We also all got the tres leches cake, which was good, but not 6 dollars good unless you're putting the meal on the company card. I asked my coworkers what they would rate the ambiance out of 5 stars and they said "it's a Mexican restaurant, what kind of ambiance is there. Eh 3.5" So do with that what you will. The one thing that is pretty unique about this restaurant is the hot sauce bar, complete with both store bought and homemade hot sauces.

Service and food quality were fantastic. The atmosphere is simple but the food was spectacular.

This is handily a five star spot. We had no trouble getting a lunch table for four, and everyone ordered one of the taco plates with a side. There were absolutely delicious and very filling, but it didn't sit on our gut and spoil dinner. Service was tip-top and our water glasses were kept perfectly full, and the ambiance was quirky-urban-charming. Perfection!

Was in town for a couple days and I regret not going back!!! The staff was friendly and the surf and turf burrito was definitely top 3 I've ever had, and I'm from Texas. If I go back to Mobile it will definitely be the first place I go eat at!

Really felt compelled to leave Roosters a review. Excellent food and service. The food came out within minutes and was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere was fun and unique. Everyone on staff couldn't have been friendlier. Loved my experience here and can't wait to come back when I'm in town next! Keep up the great work, Roosters!

The food is AMAZING and the service is even better! I honestly have never been to a restaurant and been this pleased. Will come back over and over again!

Very impressive! Seating outside but it was very windy and a little rainy. Really cool looking inside. Our server Karis was very attentive and she did a very good job keeping up with what looked like quite a few tables. She was very personable and just an awesome server. I could not believe that I liked the nachos, my husband talked me into it and I was pleasantly surprised, I'm just not a liquid cheese lover but wonders never cease. The Cuban was ok it didn't have any mustard and my Cubans have always had mustard so I didn't love it I also took it home.

Came to this little gem of a dive. At first the expectation were minimal at best. What came as a surprise to me with this being a Latin restaurant was the option to buy meat only as I live a keto/carnivore lifestyle. I order the steak, jerk chicken and al pastor. All were delicious. Morgan our server was busy but still attentive. I will definitely return here again while in downtown Mobile.

I don;t know anything about the wine or beer menu since I do NOT drink..but when I came in,,it was crowded..mostly because most places here on Dauphine Street close early..I also grade Mexican food places hard since I am MExican and live on the border..I did not order a meat entree..only 2 vegetables and tortillas..the burritos are made different, but this is south Alabama,,not Ciudad Juarez.my mixed vegetables were good, but rice needed a little bit more seasoning..I wanted chips, but you get charged for them..in my turf..chips are served as an appetizer with salsa when you sit down..not charged for them..

Southern hospitality and friendly service with some tasty options. We shared the surf and turf burrito with the carnitas tort-a and they were both yummy!

Great spot! Seriously. Good tacos, good salsa, great sandwiches. If hungry, don't pass it, even if you only want 1 taco. You're welcome!

Yum! Roosters is yummy! I love their tacos, queso fundido & guacamole. Their burritos hit the spot also! I never have and issue being seated and getting food fast here, and that's a plus for me as well. Roosters is one of my go-tos when I'm in a good, chorizo mood!