The tomatillo salsa is super spicy. I love spicy foods, but this way too much for me. The regular salsa mixed with the tomatillo was the perfect blend. I tried the burrito bowl too and it was delicious. I think it's hard to go wrong here. The bartender recommended the Paella, and it's next on the list to try. read more

Loved the atmosphere. Entire menu looks authentic. Took the recommendation of person who took our order for the Paella. It was amazing. I would definitely come again to check out their other dishes. read more

I've been going to Rojo since Day 1. I LOVE Rojo - the people, the food, the libations - it's my favorite neighborhood hang out

I've tried to give this place a few chances, each turning out with disappointment in terms of quality of food, but last night's to-go order forced me to write a review. I was told the best dessert was the blackberry cobbler, and went with that with the added ice cream. I've gotten better desserts from hospital cafeterias. The crust was truly awful, and the filling was straight out of a can. I struggle to see how this place even tries to make their food taste good. I threw away 80% of the dish, because it was that bad. The added ice cream was one of those little containers of ice cream with a peel top and a wooden spoon, you know, the kind you got as a kid before you had any idea that quality and taste of food was a thing? read more

I've learned the hard way that Rojo is closed on Mondays, and there are no other restaurants within walking distance. I rarely venture from the David's quesadilla. Although I don't really enjoy the way they cook their bacon to an almost burnt feeling, I've always had a soft spot for both bacon and quesadillas. As for drinks, you have to try the strawberry margarita! Hands down the best margaritas I've ever had. Perfect for a girl's night or any guy not afraid to order it. (Trust me, the taste is well worth holding a pink drink!) read more

Rojo - Strawberry margaritas - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

So here's the thing: I'm giving Rojo four stars despite me absolutely despising the ordering and seating system in place. And *that*'s how good the food is, my friends. Seriously, it probably won't bother you as much as it does me. Judging by the happy people around me, I could see I was in the minority as I stood in line with a menu in my hand, wondering if by some miracle we'd be able to get a table in the packed restaurant (and patio) before our chips and guac arrived. Hell, no one else even seemed to mind that you need to order your margarita separately at a bar a little ways off from the counter where you put your food order in, either. Yeah, you pay for food and drinks that aren't beer or soda at the main counter... and then head to the bar to order drinks. Don't mind me, I'm a curmudgeon. And kinda OCD. When I go out to dinner, I like being greeted by a hostess, seated, asked what drinks I'd like to order while I peruse the menu. Trust me, I spend more money this way, too. Needless to say, we were lucky to be able to grab a not so great table practically blocking the door as a last resort. If you are lucky enough to nail a patio seat, I suggest you do so and send someone else up to place the order (I find table etiquette in half service places tend to vary from city to city. In some cities, you'd get the stink eye if you have someone save a table while someone else places an order. Not the case here). Wow. See how much time I devoted to being cranky? Not fair to Rojo, but I'm about to get to why four stars: The food. It's great. Really fucking great. They are vegan-friendly (they serve vegan sausage - the good kind. Pretty sure it's Field Roast and it's extremely reasonably priced). I ordered a spinach burrito w/o cheese and it arrives looking quite modest but holy hell is it good. It has spicy pickled jalapeños! It could use more salsa, but I had thought ahead since I'm a bit of a salsa fiend and ordered the phenomenal tomatillo. I even ordered guac and it's as good as anywhere you're going to spend top dollar getting it tableside. A note about their jalapeño-infused margarita: Get it... if you have anything of a spice addict in you. You won't be sorry. Despite my crankiness about the ordering system, I want to note how speedy and friendly the bartenders are. Actually, all of the people working here are quite lovely (as are most people in Birmingham, I'm coming to realize! Friendliest city I've been to in a long time). I have no doubt I'll return here and brave the crowds for the damn amazing food. read more

Rojo has always been a great go to spot in Birmingham. It is on one of my favorite parts of town, Highland Avenue. This location and patio are some of the best in Birmingham. The ordering and seating has always been a little inconvenient when its crowded. You have to find your own seat. Which has been somewhat difficult from time to time because of the popularity. But with the somewhat recent addition next door, you can get good service and a table there more times than not. The food has always been good. I have never had anything bad. The guac is fresh and delicious. And their entrees are also quite good. I don't think I have ever had anything from the American side of the menu. But I recently had a co-worker come into town who was vegan, and they were able to accommodate. I love this place and am a big carnivore. So to have vegan options on this last trip was even more of a plus. Oh the patio.... the bomb! enclosed in the cold weather and wonderful in the warm. A great staple in Birmingham. Not to mention they are one of Bob Dylan's favorites. read more

Cool place. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Service was great. Kind of weird having to order at bar then find a table but is doable. The food was awesome. Big portions, great fresh flavors. My wife got the Mahi tacos. We're flavorful and the black beans with them we're perfectly seasoned. I got the David's quesadilla. It was very tasty. The only issue we had was an unusually long time to get our food. When I went and asked a server ours was up then. He apologized and offered a free beer or dessert. We declined happy to get our food. He was very apologetic and nice about this. I said it was fine no problem. Later the manager came by and dropped a $15 gift certificate off. We def didn't need this but were very impressed. They obviously care about there business. We will def be back. Cool place. Try it! read more

Rojo is a quant restaurant with patio dining. They are pet friendly also. We always order the Beyond Meat burgers along with fries. The burgers are cooked to perfection and are so juicy with all the fixings. This is a perfect spot for lunchtime, Friday night or a Saturday evening. read more

Rojo - Patio - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Ok, ok. This is my second try with Rojo and I must say, that dog-on shrimp quesadilla was the best quesadilla I've ever had. The shrimp was clearly fresh; I'm from the "low country" & there IS a difference! It was a perfect day for the patio around noon...only downside about going during a workday is that I can't allow myself to enjoy an adult beverage (kinda pricey anyway) during the workday. Pet peeve: mandatory purchase of chips and salsa Set-up: order/pay at the counter, get a number, grab your beverage, select a table and your order will then be brought out to you. Simple Enjoy your happy eats read more

Rojo - Shrimp quesadilla. Bruh....so good! - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

What's there NOT to like about ROJO!!! The food is rather exceptional TexMex meats awesome spin flavors. You will be doing yourself a service by trying anything on the menu. Doesn't matter what you order, it's going ot be good. But, I am a huge fan of the taco and the nachos. The nachos are big enough to share, so if you're looking for a single menu, I'd recommend the 1/2 serving. The type of service is the order-give'number-bring'it'to'ya system. The food runners are very helpfull and will assist you with anything you need. But, you do have to get your own drinks, which is not a bad thing. It works right into the atmosphere. The art on the walls helps to exude the coolness of the atmosphere of this establishment. ROJO is a jem of Alabama. If you find yourself in B'ham, you should most certianly check it out. Lords knows I have. Lots. read more

Went to Babes who Wine and Dine for girls night. It was a lot of fun! The drinks are good and reasonable price. They have a mexican/american menu. The ambiance is okay. The food is meh. The selection is great. I have been here a few times. I did like the fruit and cheese plate and the mexican style tater tots. Parking sucks. Overall, a laud back, casual dining place. Definitely worth a try. read more

Rojo - Fruit and cheese plate - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

See all

What a fun parkside restaurant! I'm only in Birmingham about a week out of each month, but I'd make time each trip for weekend lunch here. An unique menu (Divided by side: American and Latin) and an equally unique mar menu offers a large variety that will leave you biting your lip in indecision. I have yet to order anything off the "American" side of the menu, simply because I feel like I need to try all the good Latin food options first. Recommendations: Food for splitting- The nachos with choirzzo (add quac) Food for selfishly keeping to one's self- Mahi Mahi Tacos Drink- Ruby Red Grapefruit Margarita (or the margarita sangria swirl!) Dessert- The "CHANGO" - cheesecake in a fried tortilla with chocolate syrup and whipped cream (it's so good!!!) My only advice- if smoke bugs you, sit on the patio- the open kitchen fills the inside with (delicious fajita smelling) smoke. read more

Rojo - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

See all

My favorite local restaurant in town! I recommend Rojo to all friends new to Birmingham looking for a casual new favorite spot!

OK. Let's get right to the point. Rojo is not about the food which ranges from good to very good but is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Rojo is not the bar to come to for the newest drink or mega beer & wine selection, but what they have is good & there's plenty to choose from. Rojo is not a romantic, intimate place. It's not a sports bar, in fact the 2 little TV's are generally ignored. It's not a top-name music venue, but there is live music regularly. So why did I give it 5 stars? Simple. It's all about the vibe (for lack of a better word). Rojo is one of those places that you either love and keep coming back, or it just isn't for you. And that's OK. You don't have to be "hipster", a college student, a family, or anything else to fit in at Rojo and that's what makes it so special. You are likely to be sitting between a multiple pierced and inked person on one side, and a couple in dress clothes coming from or going to another event. It's a tight fit both inside and out, but no one seems to mind. All you see are smiles and it's one of the few places where everyone truly seems to get along. If you are new there, read other reviews for instructions if you want, but my best advise is just ask someone for help and you'll get your first taste of what I'm talking about. That's the people vibe. There's also the location vibe. Rojo is in a residential neighborhood in the Highlands area, across from the park. Personally, it's my favorite part of the city. In truth, Rojo is one of the few places in Birmingham that could be in any other city. I always feel like I'm not only going out, but getting away. Oh, and the parking situation. It's such a Birmingham thing to expect parking at the door or valet. In any other big city you find a spot and then walk. No big deal. And as I said this is a beautiful residential neighborhood. One last thing. The food and drink are always good. I've never had a bad meal there. And it's all freshly made and freshly prepared. They have an open kitchen so you can see the food being prepared, but nobody seems to bother. There's too much good company going on. read more

Rojo - Patio Dining - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Bueno. Very delicious. I got their steak tacos and they didn't disappoint. Highly recommend.

I'm upping my review. I have been coming here for the past 4 months since moving here and my options of Rojo have changed. The service of this place is one of the things that gives them 5 stars. Everyone here is super friendly, talkative, and is ALWAY helpful! I have had more things on the menu and my thoughts on the food have changed too. Kips queso is still the tits, it's the best thing there, but we have tried other things. The philly quesadilla is yum and the nachos are pretty life changing. I will stick to my guns from my review before.. The fish tacos are not good at all. Just don't do it. This place is so close to my house so I come here all the time now. I know why so many people tell newbies to Bham to go to Rojo.. I have seen the light!! :) read more

I really wanted to like this place because of all the wonderful reviews. I think this restaurant would look great at night, but during the day, nothing about it seemed special nor was the food any good. It also didn't help that seats outside were constantly sticky despite how many times they cleaned it. If this is your first time at Rojo, this is what you do. Menus are located on your right as you enter. It's not obvious, but you have to keep walking to the end of the restaurant to order your food. Then find a place to sit, and they'll bring it out later. We ordered the Chorizo Con Huevos. The chorizo meat mixed in eggs was tasteless. The tater tots were surprisingly bland. No matter how much sauce you added, flavor could not be revived. Egg whites are not an option either. read more

Rojo - Chorizo con huevos - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've been to Rojo a few times and it's mediocre to me. Every time I've been I've ordered tacos. This visit, I ordered the Bandito tacos in corn tortillas. The salsa that goes on the tacos was really good, but I wish the tacos came wrapped in two tortillas because both tacos fell apart after a few bites. They were both loaded with chicken and toppings, which I loved!! read more

Rojo - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I hate to write about Rojo as it's already a thriving little business and I don't ever want to walk in and it be totally full - but that's no way to treat a place that you love, right? So I'm finally here to give it the love it deserves. Black bean burger. Solid thick-cut fries. Tasty Caesar salad. Mucho nachos. Fantastic desserts, every one I tried (if they have the flourless chocolate cake it's melt-in-your-mouth). If you walk in and there's a line don't worry - it moves fast. Food comes out quickly and is hot. They're always helpful and upbeat. It's just a great place to be and eat. Rojo reminds me of eateries I find in large college towns where it's a mix of expressive students (sometimes rather loud) and tables of older, staunch-looking professors having serious discussions. There are posters of upcoming concerts and art events on the glass and they keep it up-to-date. All this and they have a SERIOUS military discount. It almost makes me feel guilty to eat there but the food is really good so I usually visit at least once a month. Thank you, Rojo. I will continue giving you my love as long as I live in Montgomery. Like any great romance, you're worth the drive. read more

I love everything about Rojo. It's located right off of one of my favorite spots in downtown Birmingham, Highland Ave/Highland Park. This place has a really cool vibe and what's not to love about Mexican/American! I have tried so many things off the menu and seriously you can't go wrong. I recently went there for brunch for the first time and it was amazing! He knew jalapeño bacon was a thing!? It was absolutely amazing. Their guac and queso are a must! If you're craving something sweet, try a chango! I promise it is life changing! They have an awesome happy hour and their patio makes for a great time! The only thing I would change is having to seat yourself and how you order when it's crowded. Sometimes it can be a pain to find seating because this place is so popular! read more

Rojo - Breakfast Bacon Burrito - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

See all

Loved this place. We found it on Yelp. The restaurant is in a neighborhood, and we thought we were lost, but found it with no problems. It's a little confusing for first-timers but an employee saw our confusion and told us what to do. You order at a counter in the back, and they bring your food out when it's ready. The woman taking order was not friendly, but I won't hold that against the restaurant rating. The menu goes in two directions: Tex-Mex/Mexican on one side and American on the other. We both ordered tacos and chips and salsa. The salsa is amazing. I wish I had ordered more to go. We both loved the tacos. The patio is a perfect place to relax on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Rojo - Chips and salsa: the salsa is awesome. - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped by for a late dinner on Sunday night. Definitely a college bar, and least at 8 PM on a Sunday. Had the Red Chili Pork Burrito, which was not impressive for the price. The clientele was mostly college kids, so I guess they don't know better. They have a decent selection of cold beer and wine. I see they have a kid's menu, a gluten free menu, and Sangria Sundays, which sounds like a good idea to me. It's a decent enough place, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. I see Rojo claims that Bob Dylan called them out on national radio...No photo or evidence posted other than a name and a claim. To me, this is just name dropping, and totally BS. Show me a photo of the world famous Bob Dylan, folk singer, sitting at Rojo, otherwise as far as I concerned it was Bob Dylan, school janitor or ditch digger of the year, call out Rojo's name. read more

Never had a disappointing meal here. Some items are better than others, I personally really like the fried fish tacos. I'll definitely been ordering them next time. I also really like their outdoor seating options, it's a nice space for casual dining. Also their holiday drink specials are so yummy and festive, now is that time of year for it read more

I've had brunch at Rojo in the past, right after moving to Bham, and since it was a while back I can't remember every detail of it, but I do remember all of the food being delicious, and having a good mimosa. I had dinner here again the other night and again, everything was tasty! I really like the vibe of the place-it's laid back with all different types of people there. It's in a great location in Highland Park and the outdoor patio is so nice. It is a pretty small place, so if you aren't a fan of being close to other people it may not be your cup of tea, but I don't mind it at all. My boyfriend, being the potato lover he is, ordered the totchos as an appetizer, which are like their nachos, but with tater tots. I was literally shocked when they brought it out, because it was huge. It could easily feed 4+ people. For dinner, I had the Rojo Burrito- the jalapeño sausage in it is SO good. I would definitely order it again. read more

Rojo - Totchos - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A great little spot in Highland Park with an extensive menu and friendly staff. Rojo is a fast causal concept, you order in the back, you're then given a number, afterwards you pick a spot to seat yourself, then your food is brought out to you. Service at Rojo has always been friendly, even on busy afternoons from my experiences. Finding a seat on the patio during the afternoon is almost impossible here though, that's how busy they are. They have a Latin and American double sided menu and there's a wide range of variety in terms of food. It's also a great place for Sunday brunch. They're also open until midnight 6/7 days of the week as well which is super convenient, which is a huge plus for the night owls. read more

See all

Rojo is a Birmingham classic: nestled into the Highland Park neighborhood across the park and next door to O'Henry's, the location is fantastic as far as walkability and a friendly, welcoming patio. This can also mean that at peak hours, parking is going to be quite tricky. One side of their menu is Americanized: burgers and salads and other entrees in that family. The other side is more tex mex, with sides to match. On the whole, I'm usually enjoyed the tex mex side much more than the reverse. On our last visit, my husband I tried something from each side. I went with a burger and he with a trio of tacos. After ordering at the counter, we waited a significantly long time for our food that was pretty average. The burger was very well done, and the tacos weren't anything that special. I had also ordered their house cocktail of the evening which, true to form, was pretty average. There just wasn't anything about anything that we had that I felt stuck out in any noticeable way. read more

If I ever don't know what I want for a meal, I always find myself at Rojo. Whether you're eating alone or with a group, this is an awesome place to eat! So much variety. I literally get something different every time I go, and I never leave disappointed. read more

Best Mexican in bham. My husband and I love this hole in the wall. Laid back, friendly, artistic atmosphere. I love love love the veggie tacos and my husband experiments with a different taco each time. Don't like Mexican? They got a basic American menu with burgers, tater tots and a Philly cheesesteak. The buffalo chicken sandwich is so good. They've got a solid variety. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Rojo - Fried chicken tacos and veggie tacos (no cheese add arugula). - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Love the vibe here. Super chill and friendly. They have a very large menu in both the beer and food department. I like how they have a side room that you can rent out or go sit in for a more quiet dinner. The trivia nights are a blast. It is super dog friendly except in winter. When they put up their winter walls, dogs aren't allowed inside them i.e. the patio area. However, they do keep a couple of tables outside the walls for those warm winter days. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that they serve their sauce in paper ramekins instead of plastic ones. Now I realize this is not the end of the world, but it's frustrating when you are trying to dip your quesadilla in a now soggy and flimsy paper cup of salsa. read more

It's a great little spot with friendly staff I ordered spinach and mushroom quesadilla and the blackened tilapia tacos( it was a lot ) fooood coma! Get the Latin menu it has more food selection! Oh I can't forget that I ate a Chango and it was heaven in my mouth.( fried cheesecake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream) read more

See all

A random Mexican stop tonight solidified by strong Yelp reviews! Loved the atmosphere, service, and the food! Didn't know what to expect since this was our first time. The scene was mostly young, post college people but some older People too. I had my family there and didn't feel out of place at all. Finding a seat was relatively easy. The seat yourself deal was a little different, but once I figured out what to do it was awesome. The guy that seemed to be a manager there was awesome. Super friendly, helpful, and had everything under control. We had some adult beverages and the three dip appy to start. We had chicken and steak tacos, a steak burrito, and a taco salad. It was all well cooked and delicious. Really loved this place and can't wit to get back on the deck! Great find!! read more

Rojo - A little triple dip action! Fresh baby - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The owner Lainey made an amazing first impression with offering free salsa samplers and coming to chat. Although neither the margarita I ordered, nor the menu were particularly to my taste, I would have gone back if the male bartender who closed me out and double charged me didn't completely lack decorum & customer service training, which was evident when i brought his error to his attention. When you make a mistake own it. Using it to be repeatedly rude to a first time customer means I will not be back. read more

Very surprised! I hadn't been here in a long time, but I had a group go recently and I was presently surprised. I got a beyond burger and a mango margarita- they were really good! The burger was fabulous! So good! The steak fries were delicious and the margarita was very tasty. My boyfriend got the fuego burger which he really enjoyed! Super spicy but good! I will definitely be back. read more

I am not a fan of this place any more. I ordered mozzarella sticks a couple of weeks ago and the marinara sauce it came with was made be Heinz (or similar company) and so it had a bunch of random ingredients in it. Today, I had the black and blue burger and it was super dry and had a very small patty for the price. Additionally, the French fries looked and tasted like they came from a freezer, shipped in from somewhere. I used to think this place was unique and used fresh ingredients, not sure if that was ever the case, but I don't think it is today. read more

I love Rojo! Great food, great staff. The menu is very diverse. Today I had the Philly cheesesteak and fries. Tender beef with lots of peppers and onions on a soft roll. My drink was kept full and the atmosphere is amazing. Great place to people watch in Highland Park. Quesadillas are my usual go to with a side of the guacamole. Good beer selection and outdoor seating. Rojo is unique and I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

I've eaten there for years! Great, fun atmosphere with awesome food! I'm hooked on the Philly cheesesteak! It's my favorite. We've gotten many things, burgers, tacos, quesadillas...all were great!! Highly recommend read more

The atmosphere is super cool, and they also have a great covered patio with tons of seats and tea light candles on the table. A great place for a casual date or get together with friends on a spring day. You cant go wrong with their margaritas, the regular margarita is deceiving because it doesn't taste strong at all, warning it is! The strawberry margarita is just as delicious and deceiving. Made with puréed strawberries it is so fresh and full of flavor. They also have local craft beer, as well as Mexican lagers and draft beer. The bar is not lacking. The food leaves a lot to be desired. It's just okay. It seems that everything is the right amount of spicy, but is lacking flavors. Spicy is perfectly fine with me, but I don't want to just burn my mouth. I want flavor also. The chips and dip trio is good. You get to pick from a few different kinds of salsas and queso. If you are wanting to try Rojo out, maybe go sit outside have a few margaritas and try the trio. read more

Rojo is a great spot! The food is always delicious and pretty quick. The decor is fun. My favorite is the fish sandwich, which comes with a delicious chipotle ranch. The trio of dips with chips is a great starter. They typically have a good local beer selection and the different margaritas are tasty. The fish tacos are also a great choice. I feel like you get a lot of food for your money at Rojo. read more

Found this place by chance as we were passing through town. Off the beaten path and TOTALLY worth it. Order at the counter from a diverse menu. The nachos were spot on and my wife's quesadilla was equally good. My dad's pork sandwich nailed it too. If the constant line out the door (moves quick) doesn't convince you, the excellent food will! read more

Rojo - Nachos - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama