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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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

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! read more

Roosters - Barbacoa and Shrimp Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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! read more

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Super good food, kind and fast staff. I had the carnitas torta and it was friggin dynamite. Sandwich of the month. Worth driving over from Baldwin county if you're wondering. After the meal the owner came by, he was really cool. Show these people some love, they work hard and make great food. read more

Roosters - Torta carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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. read more

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I suggest you order a plate if you are hungry like thr Carribean Jerk Chicken. The mahi-mahi sandwich was good and came with potato chips. My kids loved their quesadilla and burrito even if it was their first time eating "tacos", but the meal doesn't include drink. They have a kids menu with a coloring page at the back and they give crayons to make them busy. Haven't actually seen that for awhile so this made me change my mind in giving them 5-star instead of 4. Love restos who think about how challenging it might be to dine-in with little ones. The gulf shrimp taco wasn't as good as I expected, you need to add salsa to make it better. Good thing they offer free 4 different house-made salsas. I tried the mango, it was unique but so-so. Loved the tomato habanero salsa though! If you're ordering to-go, make sure to ask for at least 1 salsa. They have indoor and outdoor seating with red/white umbrella. Eye-catching and easy to find in this food street. read more

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

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! read more

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! read more

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. read more

Excellent little taqueria in downtown Mobile! House-made corn tortillas house freshly made filling. The shrimp tacos and jerk chicken tacos are absolutely out of this world! A definite must for any taco aficionado. The chips and queso are also pretty great; the chips have a little brown sugar / cinnamon dusting which really stands out against the heat of the cheese. read more

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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 read more

Nothing bad to say. The chips were crispy , the salsas and homemade hot sauces are fantastic. The surf and turf burrito was gigantic (got 2 meals out of it) and the tacos my wife loved. Service was great and multiple people checked on us. Really nice play with low music so just enough to relax. read more

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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.. read more

Food tastes authentic and fresh. The drinks we had tasted refreshing and very fruity. Our waitress was very patient with us as we were trying to decide what we wanted to try. It was fairly busy when we arrived but we were seated at a table outside. From what I could see, the inside benches looked like they could possibly be uncomfortable to sit on for a long time. However, the walls were decorated and try to a Latin American read more

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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! read more

We were visiting friends in Fairhope on 2/15, and they suggested we ride into town for Tacos! It was a nice drive and well worth the trip. We all had 2 taco dinner including side. I had carnitas which was outstanding. They also have a large selection of hot sauces. Also great service We will be back again read more

This place was absolutely delicious and quick service. Everything was made fresh to order and the corn tortillas are amazing. I also tried the Hibiscus tea which I highly recommend. read more

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Solid meal here! Had the Surf & Turf burrito which was Steamed shrimp, shredded beef and loads of other goodies all covered with queso. This thing was massive and delicious! Good chips & salsa and fresh quac. Please note that they do close @ 9 pm. read more

Roosters - Surf & Turf burrito!!! - Tacos Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

It's been on Tv so how could it not be good!! The sandwiches are pretty good and the unique flavors they come at you with makes this place want to be known. The mango sauce is also a must try to understand how good this place is. read more

I come here fairly regularly with my family and I'm never disappointed. Great food and service! My favorite dish is the jerk chicken! My daughters always get the kids tacos-plain and I tried the chicken in the tacos, SO GOOD!!!! read more

Roosters - Jerk Chicken - Tacos Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We were welcomed as soon as we walked into the restaurant which is always nice. The inside is small, but full of decorations and a good amount of seating for the space! My husband ordered the surf and turf burrito and he seemed to really enjoy it. I got the rice bean and meat platter with the barbacoa. The meat was super flavorful! The rice and beans not so much. But adding their salsa on top of everything in one of the corn tortillas definitely helped! I would give this place another shot but would choose a different meal. Stop by if you're in town! read more

Tried the surf and turf burrito last night and added it to my list of favorites. Of course it had to be paired with a side of plantains! I refuse to get any other side but plantains! read more

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Pretty cool place. Food was ok. Service ok. Had to sit outside because we had out Yorkie with us in her stroller. Did not enjoy all the cars coming by playing loud music over and over. Must be a cruising area. read more

Enjoyed the Caribbean fare. Chorizo, carnitas, plantains, option of flour or corn taco shell. Even the chips were good! Lots of people and volume to go with it. Festive. Check out the salsa bar! read more

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Rooster'ssssss!!!! Oh-how-I love thy food. I had to visit a few times before I left a review because I wanted to make sure my love for this place wasn't just lust. I can honestly say it wasn't. I've been to Rooster's several times and I have not been let down yet. I have gotten the carnitas tacos, the brisket tacos, the gulf shrimp tacos and the mango tacos that was on special one day during the summer. I enjoy the freshness of the ingredients and the blend of flavors. My food is always hot and made exactly like I ordered. Rooster's restaurant also has unique South American decor. Even the book they bring your check in is so original. If my diet would allow me to I would go here everyday. Keep the great food coming Rooster's. You have a customer for life. read more

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The service was good. The atmosphere was energetic; much like a neighborhood restaurant in Guadalajara, although it's located in downtown Mobile. Odered the mahi mahi and barbacoa tacos. They were both fresh and good. I thought they needed a bit more seasoning, but that's more of a reflection of my preferences. If you're in Mobile for Fat Tuesday (or any reason for that matter), Roosters is a solid place to grab a meal. read more

The food was delicious and sitting on the table outside in mid March was fantastic for dinner. What really made it an amazing experience was the service. Told wait time was thirty minutes, was seated in half that. The staff had fantastic suggestions and perfect interactions every time. read more

Phenomal food. Paleo plate has tons of different flavors. Service was excellent. Been here a few times and always have a hard time decided what to order as everything is great. Gets packed quickly around lunch so get there right at 11 when they open. read more