Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.2

430 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour
Great for outdoor dining

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, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm
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 430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Kid-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Hot spot
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rocco's Tacos in Sarasota is a vibrant spot known for its "delicious Mexican food" and lively atmosphere. The handcrafted cocktails are a standout, with margaritas being a favorite. While service can be hit or miss, many guests enjoy the "fun vibe" and "great location." The tableside guacamole is highly recommended, and despite varied experiences, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its drinks and ambiance.

430 Reviews

T
Terry
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always fun to go and servers are calm and attentive.
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Chelsea
Tampa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
After being seated and ordering we waited 45 minutes for our food. The waiter came over and said the kitchen "lost our ticket and it would be another 5 minutes". 15 minutes later we got our food.
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maria
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect!! The nachos were delicious and plentiful. The shrimp tacos were so good. Sitting outside in the cool weather watching the lights and shoppers strolling by was delightful. And finally, our server, Ian, was so attentive and pleasant despite the huge crowd of diners that kept all the servers busy. The evening couldn’t have been better. Kudos to Rocco’s Tacos!
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Chevy
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from our Waiter!!!! First time customers and will be returning ( 5 🌟s)
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Jessica
Charleston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The entrées came at the same time as the appetizer (we took two bites and left the rest) and we never received the drinks from the bar. Disappointing as we usually get a drink before the entrées and a drink during the entrées.
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Stephen
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and we loved the environment but the food overall really lacked salt or any type of seasoning. I’ve been to the other Rocco’s locations and was disappointed with the food that came out of this location, just expected better.
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jeff
VIP
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We come here regularly and it seemed to be off. Ordered our usual and we asked for grilled chicken and this time it came shredded which affected taste since the marinade wasn’t obvious. Shell we usually have crispy but instead seemed to be a store bought hard shell. Made a reservation and asked for booth while there were many open they stated they are reserved. We should gave been one of them. In the time we were there most of those remained empty. Also appeared to be a couple newer managers so maybe they are changing it up. This place is usually packed and was noticeably lacking reduced crowd. Also seems to be a bit of turnover. Highly suggest paying more attention to your customers requests and assuring food is as ordered. If you are paying attention you should know your regulars.
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deborah
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was enjoyable by all and they were very accommodating…especially Jacob who helped me change my reservation!
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cara
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant music and the holiday center music were both so loud and didn’t blend and it was rather annoying to have two different music options happening at the same time. You couldn’t enjoy either one. It also took a rather long time before our server approached and took a drink order and then came back with drinks and then left again and then came back for appetizer order but took dinner order at the same time so it all came at once instead of allowing us to enjoy appetizers first. Just not how one would expect service to flow.
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Diane
VIP
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fun atmosphere with lively music and good food. Nice table presentation of guacamole made in front of you. Margaritas are good, too! Lots of choices. This time of year with all the Christmas lights/decorations/music at UTC makes an outstanding experience anytime after sunset.
Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on December 10, 2024
Thank you for the 5-star rating and great feedback. It's great to hear you had a good time and we look forward to more Margaritas 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 4.2 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 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, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm
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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