ROOKIES CANTINA

Is ROOKIES CANTINA clean? Yes — an A grade, 99/100, at its most recent inspection on January 27, 2026. That visit logged 1 basic violation.

Its latest inspection on January 27, 2026 cited 1 basic violation. Diners give it 4.5 across 1,779 reviews. It's a Mexican spot in Longwood. Menus here flag options for vegetarian diners.

A · 99/100 · safer than 88% of Seminole County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (407) 636-3053

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (99/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 basic
Address
140 S US 17-92, Longwood, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1779 reviews)
Seats
200
Phone
(407) 636-3053
Website
Official website
Photo of ROOKIES CANTINA
Photo: Rookies Cantina

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,779 reviews
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What diners say — our read

56% of reviews here touch on how guests are treated, more than any other theme. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength. Value for money is the next most common subject, in 25% of reviews (averaging 4.8).

Of the 16 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. Behind those, wait times is raised in 25% of reviews (4.0 average). 5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 16 reviewers who rated.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (99/100) with 1 basic violations. That inspection was on January 27, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 88% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were insects/rodents/pests.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 16 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 26, 2026

    This place is a relaxing atmosphere chatting with the staff extremely friendly and groceries are definitely authentic been going to rookie's cantina since 2009

  • June 20, 2026

    Loved the food and atmosphere, great for date night, quick bite, and anytime

  • June 15, 2026

    Love the food, great service ample parking including handicap. Friend staff.

  • June 14, 2026

    Love the food and the drinks. Guacamole and salsa was fresh and flavorful. The drinks were great! The prices were very reasonable. They do need a decor makeover but the service and food made up for it. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive.

  • June 3, 2026

    Great food great service everything was fresh and homemade thats the best part what else can you ask for ‼️

  • May 16, 2026

    Food service and atmosphere are all amazing. The race and beans were delectable.

  • May 8, 2026

    Best Mexican from longwood casselberry and winter springs and others hands down. Ive done dine in and take out

  • May 7, 2026

    Food that is authentic and wonderfully tasty ! I’ve been here before and the prices are fair and the food is great. The owner is the chef and is a very impressive individual. This is a must try.

  • May 5, 2026

    Went to rookies to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Restaurant looked like it normally does no decorations or anything to celebrate the occasion. They had a musician playing rock music! The food was just so so. Service was fine. Won’t be going back.

  • May 3, 2026

    I have had good experience here in the past, but tonight was unacceptable. We waited 10 min in the lobby. The hostess came through said 1 moment to the people before us. But that was the only time we saw her. Servers kept looking at us but no one kicked in to seat anyone. It was not busy maybe 8 or 10 tables were seated. We left but the Man before us was on a Cain and had difficulty standing. Waiting with no acknowledgement from anyone else. I hope they get their hostess situation corrected. I don't know for sure if I'm willing to give a 2nd chance at this point.

  • May 3, 2026

    First restaurant on our trip to Florida! Was very yummy and people who work there are nice. I had the grilled salmon and it was delicious. The papel picado is very pretty. Would recommend.

  • April 24, 2026

    I go here every weekend. Excellent authentic Mexican restaurant. Great food, reasonable prices and very friendly staff. This is a gem right around the corner from my house. I'm happy they are there.

  • April 19, 2026

    Good food, fast, courteous service and fun, casual atmosphere.

  • April 15, 2026

    Best tacos. Good atmosphere. A little pricey but not terrible. Definitely stop in and try the tacos!

  • April 14, 2026

    This Place is an absolute gem. I’ve been coming here for over 7 years now and have never had anything short of a fantastic experience.

  • April 13, 2026

    We never have an issue here. Everything comes out fast, fresh, and hot! This place is our numer 1 Mexican spot!

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 27, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  2. January 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    5 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  3. October 29, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  4. August 27, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 27, 2026