I discovered Cosmic Rooster about a week ago, and I've already been back twice! Their kale bowl is absolutely amazing i loved it so much that I've already convinced several of my friends to try it as well. I also want to give a special shoutout to Ashley. Both times I've visited, she has been incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. Her outstanding customer service made the experience even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean, the food is consistently delicious, and the atmosphere is inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now that I'm closer, this will definitely become my go-to spot for lunch or dinner every week. I highly recommend Cosmic Rooster! read more

Pleasantly impressed with quality and preparation of our food! Chicken tenders are prepared perfectly. Unlike the ordinary dry overcooked chicken tenders that are everywhere. Cosmic's are tender and not dry at all. The flavor level was spot on and the fries were crispy and hot. The tender sandwich was also enjoyable and had slaw and sauce which was enjoyable. A side of sauce was part of my tender order. The sauce is tasty and great to to enjoy with chicken and fries. Would definitely recommend Cosmic Roosters to anyone who is a fan of tender chicken prepared well and served hot (fresh/ temperature) Happy to have in the neighborhood!! read more

Delicious chicken sandwiches and tenders. The lemon pepper and mild flavored tenders stole the show for me. Dipped in their signature sauce it kept me coming back for more. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. Even the fries were well seasoned. If you're in the area and looking for a quick bite I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

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Food was good, fries evenly cooked and coated. The cashier was quick and friendly. Overall, I liked the food, but the restaurant itself lacked something that makes it unique. If you want a generic chicken sandwich and fries place, then this is a spot to go. I don't know if I'd come back here again. read more

Went to get my car tinted at sterling window tinting and Kevin from the tint shop recommended this place. I ordered the lemon pepper tender sandwich with cheese fries. It was delicious! Would definitely come back again. read more

I recently tried Cosmic Roosters, and I was really impressed with the food. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of crunch, and the spice level was just right without overpowering the taste. I also liked that the portions were filling and the sides complemented the meal well. Charles provided amazing service and made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place had a casual, easygoing vibe, and my order came out fresh, so the wait was worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cosmic Roosters - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Really good chicken tenders with the spice level you request. Tenders are served on a piece of bread, open-faced, with pickles. They have sauce and honey available for dipping. I got mild spice and it was perfect. read more

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I love this place. The food is fire. the chicken sandwich with kale slaw is a must. The tenders on toast are amazing. I get mild which is more of a medium. Fries are great and not greasy. The sauce is fantastic. I eat here once a week and that is rare for me. It is just that good of quality chicken you don't see elsewhere. The staff is a great group of young adults who are polite and have great customer service. If you haven't gone. You need to go! read more

Ashley was amazing! Super friendly, checked in on us, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. I got the Fire Chicken Bowl and it was so good... fresh, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spice. The food and service were both top-notch. Definitely one of the better experiences I've had, and I'll absolutely be back. read more

Love their sliders! Chicken is not dry at all, nice and crispy and well seasoned. Bun was soft and slaw had a good crunch to it. I absolutely loved their crinkle fries. I'm usually a shoe string fry kinda person but these fries had the perfect amount of seasoning and it's literally fried to perfection. It was piping hot when we got it, very light crispy on the outside and perfectly soft inside. I did order a side of Mac and cheese and it was just okay. It definitely wasn't made with real cheese. Tasted artificial to me. I would skip that next time. But will be going back for sliders and fries. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite and left impressed, this might become my new go to chicken sandwich spot. My wife and I split the #1 combo, which comes with two chicken sandwiches (or "sliders," as they call them) and seasoned crinkle fries. We ordered ours with medium heat, and added a side of mac and cheese. The chicken sandwich was delicious. The chicken was juicy, the breading was flavorful, and the spice level was spot on. You can tell they use fresh chicken and take pride in what they serve. Even though they call it a slider, it's a solid size and pretty filling. The crinkle fries were hot, fresh, crispy, with a nice seasoning. I usually do not like thicker fries, but these really hit the spot. The mac and cheese was just okay, nothing memorable. Next time, I will probably stick with just the fries and sandwich. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is casual, with some cool wall art that adds a fun touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables looked clean, though they felt a little sticky, possibly from the type of cleaner they use.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great, our server was very friendly and helpful. Definitely planning to come back. That chicken sandwich alone makes it worth the trip. read more

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So the wife and I ordered the 2 sandwich with fries meal. I got the heat level Cali Fire she got medium. Ordered cheese on fries. Came with 2 sides of their sauce which was damn good. Probably the best chicken sandwich I've had in years. Heat level was on point a little burn but can still taste everything. Give the fries a 8 out of 10 could have been more cheese. Chicken sandwiches were a 9 out of 10. If the bun was slightly better would be a 10. Will come back! They are making chicken spicy again! read more

Cosmic Roosters - Cali fire spicy chicken sandwich with cheese fries. They're making chicken sandwiches great again. - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]3 years later and the food and vibe has only gotten better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite spot in El dorado.

After over 4 years I tried Cosmic Roosters again and it's so much better! I wish I took pictures so you can see the difference but I ate in the car while being driven. The fries were so much better. In my original picture you can see how like and under seasoned they were. My complaint was that it was limp and bland. Tonight's the fries were heavily seasoned and soooo crispy but not oily. BD and kiddo kept asking for more fries even though they were mine. I love crinkle cut fries and they have nacho liquid cheese to dip which is my fave combo. Great fries. I got one slider and I still love the kale slaw on top. Still wish for a more vinegar kick to it. But this time the chicken was hot, decently seasoned, and CRISPY. My original complaint was that it was under seasoned and missing that CRONCH. Tonight, even after a 30 minute drive that end bite was still crunchy. Great improvement! Even the bun was better. I usually love spicy but today I asked for mild. I wonder if that was the reason why the chicken tasted crispier. Sometimes when they heavily add spice or even like Nashville sauce, it changes the texture of the fried chicken. Wait is still longer than say, Chipotle from next door. Luckily only one person was in front of me so the wait wasn't too long but I bet if it was during a busy time the wait would be a while. Chicken slider with fries and cheese sauce plus tip was almost $20. Great job! read more

Cosmic Roosters - #2 meal: one slider and one tender with fries - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

The customer service is terrible. I walked in and had to wait close to 5 minutes to be acknowledged by the young lady behind the counter due to her being busy giggling with the cooks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only that but the lobby was filthy and all the tables were dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only saving grace was the quality food. I recommend only ordering online read more

Solid hot chicken spot! The portions here are massive. I ordered online but the food was still delicious when taking it home & eating a bit later. I'm a huge fan of lemon pepper so I had to get that, plus the mild spice. Both had good flavor and were tender while being crunchy on the outside. The sauce here was solid but nothing mind blowing, good to pair with the chicken and fries though. I find lemon pepper at most places to bit a bit oily, and it was the same here but I just dapped it up with a napkin a bit & it was fine, seasonings were still great! read more

Cosmic Roosters - lemon pepper (left), mild (right) - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Very friendly cashier. Food was prompt and the service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I thought the establishment was very clean and not very busy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I ordered through DoorDash so can't speak as to ambience, but the food was GREAT. I tend to steer clear of tenders because they are notoriously dry and tasteless. These were really, really good---they had clearly been freshly cooked, juicy and tender. I ordered Mild Heat, which was right for me---flavorful but I could still taste the chicken itself. I also ordered a Lemon Pepper, which was still very good, but pretty salty (and I LIKE salty). I'm going to ascribe that to coating the chicken generously. Dipping into the Stars sauce was good and toned down the saltiness. I substituted buttered rice for the fries, because fries via delivery have usually gotten limp and don't reheat well. Based on that the tenders were still blazing hot, I will probably try the fries next time. However, the rice was very fresh, buttered and seasoned just right and a decent portion. Two big tenders, two pieces of thick toast, rice and some pickles was around $15 before tax, delivery, etc, which is a great price. It wasn't much more than a burger combo at McDonald's would have cost, and for much, much better food. I work in the area and order delivery food a LOT, so I expect this will go onto the "order here lots" list. Looking forward to trying other items. read more

They always load me up when I come here and the food isn't unbearably spicy like some chicken places. All the workers are nice. read more

Cosmic Roosters - Mac-N-Roos and side of fries and Mac-N-Cheese. - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Highly recommend!!! This place has amazing food, amazing service and a [[HIGHLIGHT]]great culture[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!

Food is tasty price is high, reflects mainly to community. Its a one and done for me. Canes is better and more vaule for the dollar.

Always friendly, always good food. Can't go wrong. Good value. The heat on spices is there! so while I'm usually a medium, I'm a mild here. read more

Wow! This place is off the chain! If you're looking for special chicken with amazing kale slaw, french fries that are unbelievably crispy and creamy at the same time, do come here. El Dorado Hills Roostars is unbelievable and you should eat here often ! read more

I appreciate a tender that is more chicken than batter. I dig the tunes. Service was good. Our server (order taker) was attentive and was able to answer our questions on heat levels. read more

If you're ever driving through the area on your way back from South Lake Tahoe, you *have* to stop at Roostarz Hot Chicken! We stumbled upon this gem on our journey home, and it exceeded every expectation. The food was absolutely delicious--perfectly crispy, juicy fried chicken with just the right amount of heat. The seasoning was flavorful, and the variety of heat levels meant there was something for everyone. But what really stood out was the service. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. It felt like they genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed our meal. Roostarz is definitely a place that deserves to expand--Bay Area, are you listening? If they were closer, they'd be a regular stop for us! Highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves great fried chicken and outstanding service. read more

Cosmic Roosters - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Hot chicken mac n cheese: 5/5 There's a good amount of chicken mixed into a liquidy cheese sauce with shell pasta. It all sits on top of a bed of seasoned fries so really hit all of the textures. As I said, the sauce is more liquidy than your homemade mac n cheese sauce, but the flavor is solid. I got the food Doordashed instead of picking up, so I can't say anything to the tune of ambiance or cleanliness, but the food is delicious. read more

Pretty solid spot. Kind of similar to Angry Chicks. Got the medium spicy chicken Mac and cheese bowl. The fries were pretty generic and soggy (on the bottom of the bowl, so no surprise). My girl got the sandwich, mild spicy. Medium had a good kick. Mild had a little kick. Overall tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was quick and the place was clean and inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Came by this place on a whim. Not too familiar with all the food spots in the area, and we weren't even sure what we wanted. Well, this place delivered and hit the spot during our hunger needs. We took the food to go because we had other obligations. The service was pretty great, and the food was hot & fresh! We got a #2 which is the slider & tender and fries, & we also got another slider and fries. It was spicy! So prepare yourselves. Menu is pretty straight forward. This place is similar to other "Hot Chicken" spots but definitely tastes a bit different! read more

I've had this multiple times and it's fire. I'm a Dave's hot chicken fan and I think this blows Dave's out of the water. It's soft with fresh slaw, tender chicken, and the flavors are savory without being too sweet. Mild is perfect for me to comfortably enjoy. read more

Amazing jungle fries and sliders! This place is a hidden gem with these delicious menu options and kind staff! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is welcoming and fun with games at the tables to play while you wait for your food or play during your meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great indoor vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Absolutely phenomenal service by the staff and kitchen, really appreciated their speed as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kind and chill vibe, they were attentive and helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dope spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cosmic Roosters - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Cosmic Roosters EDH has excellent food, quick and convenient. The #4 is a great deal.

Food is good but [[HIGHLIGHT]]how the hell are all your tables so sticky. It's because they're dirty. Not sticky against the wall or under the napkins. I switched tables and found out they were all the same. Gross![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean them up and I'll change the review. If they're still super sticky when I get back I'll change it to a one star[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Good service and good employees. Really helpful and informational. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is really nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back.

The food was way to hot and someone took a bite out of my chicken before I got it (This is after I ate mild) read more

Cosmic Roosters - I'm sweating after mild this - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Best hot chicken restaurant in the area, hands down. No idea why people still bother with Dave's hot chicken when this place exists.

Best chicken sandwich in town. Never have been disappointed with an order. Spicy options can be really spicy so be prepared

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, and very clean interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I bought their chicken pizza and was pleasantly surprised. Would highly recommend trying this dish. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food great service and the restaurant is always clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] everything came out tasting amazing and flavorful

3rd time tying this place. Chicken is crispy on outside and tender inside. Everything is flavorful and delicious. Expensive buy generous portions. read more

Cosmic Roosters - Cheesey fries with lemon pepper tenders. - Southern Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California