Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.3

416 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for happy hour

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Sarasota serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, for locals and tourists alike. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, there is something special waiting for you every day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(941) 477-8226
Website
https://www.roccostacos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
243 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Neighborhood
Lakewood Ranch
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Totopos (Chips & Salsa)
house - tomato, onion, cilantro, lime verde - tomatillo, jalapeño picante - roasted chile de arbol
Nachos
sour cream, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese, pickled jalapeños, chile de arbol and chipotle salsas plain nachos spicy beef or chicken brisket
Chili Rellenos
negra modelo battered poblano pepper stuffed with chihuahua cheese, queso fresco, goat cheese with salsa roja, lime crema
Flautas
three flour tortillas filled and rolled, fried crispy with chicken, and salsa chile de arbol
Queso Fundido
chihuahua and cheddar cheeses, chili rajas, baked in a skillet with flour tortillas (*GF when served with corn tortillas)
Austin Queso
tex-mex cheese dip with Rocco's chips and veggies
Grilled Wings
chipotle-honey lime bbq, avocado ranch

GUACAMOLE

Famous Guacamole with Rocco's Chips
Add carrots, cucumbers and peppers for dipping

ENSALADAS

ENSALADA MIXTA
mixed greens, cotija cheese, pepitas and local vegetables, choice of spanish sherry vinaigrette or avocado ranch dressing
ENSALADA DE TACO
crispy flour tortilla filled with spicy ground beef, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, avocado ranch dressing
MEXICAN COBB SALAD
grilled chicken breast, chopped romaine, cotija cheese, black beans, charred corn, egg, guacamole, pico de gallo, chipotle-lime vinaigrette

BURRITOS & BOWLS

WET BURRITO
topped with rojo and chihuahua cheese
"DORADO" BURRITO
griddled and served with salsa verde
BURRITO BOWL
filled with yellow rice, black beans, chihuahua cheese, cotija cheese, Rocco's hot sauce, guacamole, cilantro, served with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole
pork, chicken or beef
skirt steak

TACOS DE CASA

TACOS DE CASA
served on flour tortillas (hard, corn, or GF handmade corn tortilla available) served with pico de gallo, cilantro, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese. *Available as platter: 2 tacos served with yellow rice and black beans or refried beans*
POLLO
slow roasted chicken in adobo
COCHINITAS ACHIOTE
slow roasted pork
CARNE MOLIDA
spicy ground beef
HONGOS
vegan mushroom, tequila, jalapeño, garlic
CHORIZO
spicy sausage, cotija cheese, cilantro, onion, verde
CARNE ASADA
marinated grilled steak

TACOS DE CALLE

platter of three tacos served on handmade corn tortillas
PORK BELLO TACO
crispy pork belly, chipotle BBQ, pickled corn & jalapeño relish
MACHA SHRIMP TACOS
crispy shrimp, peanut salsa macha, shaved cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo, sesame seeds
THE TRADICIONAL
carnitas style pork, cilantro, onion, salsa brava
CRISPY FISH TACOS
battered and fried mahi mahi tacos, shaved cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro
BIRRIA TACOS
chili braised beef brisket served in crispy white corn tortillas with pickled red onions, crema, lime and caldo "broth" to dip

TORTAS & QUESADILLAS

QUESADILLAS
griddled flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, chili rajas. - cheese griddled flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, chili rajas - chicken, mushrooms, or market vegetables - steak or shrimp
HAMBURGER
8oz sirloin patty, challah Bun, LTO & french fries
TACO BURGER
crispy tortillas, guacamole, house salsa, chihuahua cheese, sour cream, lettuce, fries

MOLCAJETES

MOLCAJETES
served sizzling in a traditional lava rock molcajete "MOKA-HET-TAY" with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, guacamole, sour cream GF* (*when served with corn tortilla)
CARNE
marinated grilled steak, chicken, chorizo, chili rajas, salsa roja and tequila

ESPECIALES DE LA CASA

ENCHILADAS
two corn tortillas rolled in sauce, baked with chihuahua cheese, served with beans "refrijoles" and yellow rice. - chicken: slow roasted chicken in adobo, tomatillo sauce - market vegetable: tomatillo sauce - pork: pulled pork, smoky guajillo chili sauce
AL CARBON
yellow rice, black beans, plantains, pickled red onions, chimichurri - chicken breast - skirt steak - market fish
ROCCO'S SIMPLY GRILLED
roasted sweet potatoes, avocado and lime - chicken breast - skirt steak - market fish

SIDES

BLACK BEANS
YELLOW RICE
BEANS "REFRIJOLES"
MARKET VEGETABLES
SWEET PLANTAINS
ELOTES/ESQUITES
mexican street corn, grilled with cotija cheese, chipotle aioli, Rocco's spice

What 416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rocco's Tacos in Sarasota offers a "fun atmosphere" with "amazing" table-side guacamole and "incredible cocktails." While some diners enjoyed the "excellent" service and "delicious" food, others noted occasional service lapses and noise. Despite mixed reviews on food consistency, the vibrant setting and standout drinks make it a popular spot.

416 Reviews

M
Melissa
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
They overpacked the restaurant and seating was terrible. Service was as god as it could be but since it was overpacked service was slow.
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Ciliana
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I recently visited Rococo's Tacos, drawn in by the buzz about their vibrant atmosphere and handcrafted cocktails. While the drinks absolutely lived up to the hype, the food, unfortunately, fell short. Starting with the positives: the drink menu was impressive. The margaritas were perfectly balanced—tangy and refreshing without being overly sweet. I tried the strawberry margarita, which was fruity and floral in the best way. Every drink seemed thoughtfully crafted, and the bartenders clearly knew what they were doing. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for a solid happy hour or just want to hang out and sip on some creative beverages. However, the food left much to be desired. The tacos, which I had high hopes for, were underwhelming. The fillings were bland and lacked the bold flavors I associate with great Mexican food. Even the tortillas, which I hoped would be a standout, tasted store-bought and uninspired. Sides like chips and guacamole were passable but not memorable, and the portions felt small for the price. Overall, Rococo's Tacos is a place I’d return to for drinks and maybe a light snack, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a dining destination. If they could bring the same energy and attention to detail in the kitchen as they do behind the bar, this spot could really shine.
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Debbie
Tampa
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
First time at Rocco’s. The hostess seemed to be very annoyed that she had to seat people. Our waitress was nice but seemed like she was in a hurry and didn’t want to explain anything. I had the chicken tacos and they were bland. The rice and beans tasted as though they came from a package or a can. The cheese dip and chips were bland and the chips were stale. There were 4 of us and none of us enjoyed our meals. For the price, we should have been eating much better food. We won’t be back.
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Jeffrey
New York City
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit here. We were seated immediately at the exact time of our reservation, had a nice pub table outside on a nice evening, and the food was delicious and the service was prompt and attentive. We were there on Taco Tuesday, so the discounts made the meal a very good value. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very noisy.
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Guss
Tampa
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 4th time dining at Roccos and everything was great. Ethan was very attentive and right in it!! Thank you Ethan!!
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Paul
Tampa
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Eaten here before and it was good. Last night service was just OK, our order was not quite correctly filled. 3 of 5 mains arrived cold. Very loud but we knew that would be the case on a busy night.
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Hellen
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food is okay. Nothing special. The drinks are worth it. They had really good chips and guca.
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carol
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Unfotunately the crispy fish tacos were a huge diasapointment for the second time. Should be renamed soggy fish tacos. I won't try those again Their seasoned chips make noo sense but if you ask they do have some that are plain and good. The guac is very good. waited over a half hour for a margherita which was flavorful Next visit will stick with the chicken enchiladas
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Sara
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there, great, great service, food was served quickly - we didn't have to wait very long. Everything was nicely presented, not overdone. Everyone around us was enjoying their food and the place is comfortable. We sat outside WE'RE COMING BACK SOON.
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FAQs

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 477-8226.

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota is rated 4.3 stars by 416 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

243 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lakewood Ranch
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.roccostacos.com/
Phone number
(941) 477-8226

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Birria Tacos

Nachos

Guacamole

ANTOJITOS AND BOTANAS

Totopos (Chips & Salsa)

Nachos

Chili Rellenos

Flautas

Queso Fundido

Austin Queso

Grilled Wings

GUACAMOLE

Famous Guacamole with Rocco's Chips

ENSALADAS

ENSALADA MIXTA

ENSALADA DE TACO

MEXICAN COBB SALAD

BURRITOS & BOWLS

WET BURRITO

"DORADO" BURRITO

BURRITO BOWL

pork, chicken or beef

skirt steak

TACOS DE CASA

TACOS DE CASA

POLLO

COCHINITAS ACHIOTE

CARNE MOLIDA

HONGOS

CHORIZO

CARNE ASADA

TACOS DE CALLE

platter of three tacos served on handmade corn tortillas

PORK BELLO TACO

MACHA SHRIMP TACOS

THE TRADICIONAL

CRISPY FISH TACOS

BIRRIA TACOS

TORTAS & QUESADILLAS

QUESADILLAS

HAMBURGER

TACO BURGER

MOLCAJETES

MOLCAJETES

CARNE

ESPECIALES DE LA CASA

ENCHILADAS

AL CARBON

ROCCO'S SIMPLY GRILLED

SIDES

BLACK BEANS

YELLOW RICE

BEANS "REFRIJOLES"

MARKET VEGETABLES

SWEET PLANTAINS

ELOTES/ESQUITES

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota restaurant rated?

Is Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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