Came with the wife to try something new and they did not let us down! The service was great shout out to Brooklyn she was super sweet and offered great service. The food was also very good I got the shredded chicken sandwich and was a 9/10! The portions were great and prices were surprisingly good. You guys definitely have to try out their bar as well whoever designed it is a bada** . Overall would definitely come again read more

Rooster’s Cantina - Bar - Comfort Food Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Are you looking for a good Happy Hour? Check out Rooster's Cantina on 19th St. They have a great $6 menu from 4:30-6. We got there about 5:30, just in time to get our order in. Plus, because it was Cinco de Mayo, everything was only $5. We ordered the bean dip and flour chips along with two chicken tacos. It's a friendly atmosphere, but like a lot of places, it can get a little noisy. My wife tried the margarita and said it was a good $5 value. The service is friendly and casual. They have a number of TVs with sports games on. On warmer days there is a lovely patio area. This is a great downtown location to sit back, relax, and enjoy some time with friends. read more

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Easy seating and comfortable atmosphere. We headed to Rooster's Friday night around 7:30pm. There are several large TVs playing the games, and we were happy to see our team playing. We enjoyed watching while we were there. Brooklyn took care of us very well. She seemed to be a one woman show. Rooster's was well staffed and maybe others could have been pitching in for each other, but I don't know their system. A gentleman stopped by our table at one time to see if we needed suggestions and also stopped by after we ate to make sure everything was okay, but he didn't introduced himself or what he did there so it was a little confusing when we first met him. Everyone was friendly and welcoming! The food was just what we needed. The drinks were spot on. I asked for a margarita and appreciated that Brooklyn explained they offered a George Strait margarita with his tequila. It was very good. We ordered the Friday special steak fajitas, asada nachos and a burger and fries. Everything we ordered was well made and delicious. I also added some photos from happy hour a couple weeks ago. The food is delicious and the beans have a nice consistency and flavor. I learned that Rooster's has been here for about a year. There is clearly a lot of passion for this place and the items on the menu allow for everyone to find something they will enjoy. Stop by and enjoy all they have to offer! read more

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Attended for the Yelp event I will post another review based on my next visit...overall 4/5 read more

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Well was hoping for a killer experience but unfortunately the food fell short. We decided to hit Roosters before the Yelp Elite event tomorrow.The service was great. We decided to sit at the bar just to enjoy the TV and the action. The bar tenders were awesome. Spot on in service and drinks. The order was taken and received in a timely matter. I ordered the Asada Taco's on the happy hour menu. When they arrive The server explained that she made a mistake and out the order in as a dinner not happy hour. SO we got rice and beans as well. They were plump and hot. Unfortunately the meat was tuff and chewy. The refried bean seem mohave been spooned right out the can. The chicken taco's were much better. We will as usual give the an another chance. read more

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This is a nice little place to grab a bite to eat if you are out and about in the downtown area hanging out, they have a limited menu with Mexican food the dining area is not to big I'm sure it can get very crowded and packed, they have a full bar with a wide range of bar seating, the service is pretty good, the happy hour is great 6 dollar whiskey and Coke and a House Margarita and a few appetizers the salsa is very fresh and delicious, the main course items have good flavors but nothing out of this world, if you are in the area out having some drinks at the local bars that are downtown stop by and have a few more drinks and get some food. They also have a whiskey and tequila club that you could join. Go and check them out. read more

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This place is so so good ! I ordered the asada quesadilla and it was so amazing ! The chips and the salsa are so delicious too ! The service is friendly and kind. The place is also very welcoming ! read more

Rooster’s Cantina - Comfort Food Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Brooklyn was our gracious host and absolutely made the night. She handled our whole group with such ease and kindness, and somehow kept a huge smile on her face the entire time. We were a lot, and she never once made us feel like it. She was attentive, patient, and just genuinely warm. You can tell she cares. Also, the bean dip is next level amazing. Like cannot stop thinking about it amazing. And the margarita was delicious. Perfectly balanced and so good. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Brooklyn, for taking such great care of us. read more

First time coming in and we had an awesome experience! Great food, great drinks and also a perfect place to have a great time with friends! Highly recommend!! 10 out of 10!! read more

Amazing experience! Dakota the bartender was on it all night--serving everyone without missing a beat. Best martini I've had: ice cold with perfect ice chips. read more

Rooster’s Cantina - Amazing experience! Dakota crushed it behind the bar best ice-cold martini ever. - Comfort Food Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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If you find yourself in Bakersfield wondering where to get a proper margarita and a plate of carne asada that makes you briefly consider moving to the neighborhood, Rooster's Cantina is the answer. First, the margaritas. Brooklyn was behind the bar and apparently took it as a personal challenge to make the best margaritas in Kern County. Mission accomplished. Perfect balance...strong enough to make you happy, smooth enough that ordering a second feels like a responsible life choice. Between the food, the drinks, and the friendly atmosphere (except Dylan sitting at the bar!) Rooster's manages to pull off that rare combination of feeling like a great local spot while also being somewhere you'd happily bring friends from out of town. 10/10 would let Brooklyn make me "just one more margarita" again read more

We had the BEST experience tonight thanks to our waitress, Brooklynn! Let's just say our group was a little loud, a little chaotic, and definitely not the easiest table to manage... but Brooklynn handled us like an absolute pro. She was patient, friendly, quick with everything we needed, and somehow kept a smile on her face the entire time. Our drinks were always full, our food came out perfectly, and she never once made us feel rushed or like we were too much (even though we probably were!). Her attitude and professionalism truly made our night even more fun. If you're dining here, ask for Brooklynn -- she delivers 5-star service all the way. Thank you for going above and beyond! read more

Amazing food and Brooklyn was so sweet, beautiful restaurant Thank you for the great service read more

Great atmosphere! Best martini and chili Verde nachos! ! Highly recommend!!!! Love downtown! read more

Rooster’s Cantina - Best Martini & chile verde nachos! - Comfort Food Near Me - Bakersfield, California

All I have to say about this place is....Cock a doodle do!!! but in spanish The food never fails it's so good, it reminds me of back home in Whittier California. The chef is amazing the owner is very welcoming. And my girl Brooklyn is awesome!!! Love this place. read more

Rooster’s Cantina - Thank You Brooklyn for being AMAZING!!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Fantastic food, fun atmosphere, downtown location! Met up with friends on my way through Bakersfield. Definitely will come back! Owner was nice and spent time at our table, made great recommendations. Whatever you order, try the rooster sauce! read more

What a great addition to Downtown Bakersfield Foodie scene! The ambiance is great as the staff is always happy and friendly. Kya was a great server during happy hour. $6 offerings til 6pm! The food is hot and fresh. Bringing back the flavors of home cooked Mexican food. IYKYK. We will be frequenting this joint every chance we get! read more

This was my first time at Roosters cantina and i was impressed. The food was delicious. I ordered the Mexican pizza and two carne asada tacos. Service was quick. Drinks were bomb. Brooklyn was a great server. I will be returning again. :) read more

Rooster’s Cantina - Comfort Food Near Me - Bakersfield, California

THE BEST GARLIC SHRIMP!!! I love this place from the food to the environment. They have super friendly and great staff and an amazing chef! Great place to watch sports and enjoy great food. read more

Roosters Cantina absolutely delivered on the food. Every dish felt fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully put together. The portions were generous without sacrificing quality, and the seasoning was spot‑on--bold, balanced, and never overwhelming. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. The standout for me was how consistently good everything tasted. Whether it was the appetizers, mains, or sides, each plate had its own personality and came out hot and well-prepared. It's the kind of place where you finish one dish already thinking about what you want to try next time. If you're looking for a spot with great energy and even better food, Roosters Cantina is an easy recommendation. read more

Incredible spot with great food and drinks. The mural on the wall is iconic Bako with a 19th street view of Roosters Honkytonk. The interior is well done and they have outside seating for cooler months. The staff are energetic and friendly. Manuel is in the kitchen pumping out comfort food. We had sliders, Mexican pizza, chips and bean dip, and carne asada tacos! Just Greaf and a wonderful addition to Bako! Well done! read more

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Extremely Over priced, very small portions, steak fajitas were like shoe leather, service was so ridiculously slow! Just horrible!

Ceviche was bomb!!! Even on a Thursday this place was busy!!! The staff was great and the food was delicious!!!! Definitely coming back here again!!!! read more

First time here...great food & drinks and excellent service!!!! Will definitely be returning here!!!! Great location!

Love the bartender Brooklyn!! Best drinks ever and such amazing customer service!! Everyone is so friendly! Chile Verde is yummy!! Such a fun vibe for a girls night!! read more

Very pleasant atmosphere. Service was excellent and happy hour food was good. Owner even stopped by to make sure we were content.

Great food, drinks, and amazing service! Thanks Brooklyn! We ordered the ceviche and shrimp chile relleno. Both delish. Ambiance was chill with good music. read more

If you like country music it's a decent place to go I recommend going to the back bar because the front bartender wasn't very friendly and I was with a person who is handicapped and they acted like we were tainted or something just not a very welcoming place for handicapped patrons on a night with live band ! We did have fun though despite the one bartender and I believe the owner looked down on us like he was above everybody but the back bartender was a very friendly atmosphere great drinks great smiles read more

The food was amazing! Great service, fun atmosphere, large selection of drinks. The brunch menu selection is awesome. Will definitely be back soon! read more

I went by at 8pm on Tues night and they were closed. They say they are open til 9pm. Locked tight.

had a good experience the first time I went there. environment was nice and not crazy busy and the food was pretty good. the second time I saw a woman tell one of the waitresses, a short pink haired lady, that her drink wasnt made correctly and I literally witnessed her take the drink back behind the bar, remix it and proceeded to spit in the drink and hand it back to customer! I was able to tell the woman to not drink it before she sipped it thankfully. i payed and left after that and I will never go back. I don't care what her problem was but that is absolutely disgusting behavior. read more

Great food, great service....the owners are pretty cool too!!!! This is a great spot for a pre show drink if you are heading to The Ovation Thelater across the stree. read more