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Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.3
4.3
471 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
23:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00–22:00 Tue, Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 477-8226
  • Website
    https://www.roccostacos.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

ANTOJITOS AND BOTANAS

  • 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

                                                                                        Last updated: 26 February 2025

                                                                                        What 471 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
                                                                                        • 4.2Food
                                                                                        • 4.3Service
                                                                                        • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                        • 4Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                                          Great for brunch

                                                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                                          Healthy

                                                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                                          Hot spot

                                                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                                          Lively

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent drinks." Guests rave about the lively ambiance and friendly service, particularly the "amazing" guacamole made tableside. While the music can be loud, many enjoy the festive environment and "awesome atmosphere." Outdoor seating is recommended for a quieter experience.

                                                                                        471 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Rebecca

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Orlando

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Noisy but great food and great service! Would highly recommend
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                          Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal!

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                                                                                        2. Kim

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Gabby was our server, she was fantastic. She’s recently become a server and did a great job.
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                          Thank you so much for your kind words! We’ll be sure to pass along your praise to Gabby—she’ll be thrilled to hear it. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                                        3. Jennifer

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Tampa

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 2
                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                          Evening began with finding a long hair in the guacamole presumably from our waitress who did the whole silly tableside guacamole making with her long hair swinging everywhere - gross. Restaurant is super loud and music playing loudly made worse. Took forever to seat us - almost 30 minutes later than our reservation. All food was tasteless and ill prepared. Drinks were watery and boring. Just a pinch of salt might have helped a few dishes go from bland to at least edible. Won’t return. So disappointing and below average in a town with many great choices.
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                          We're very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your honest feedback. This is certainly not the standard we strive for, and we regret that your visit did not meet expectations. We take concerns like this seriously and will address them with our team to ensure better service and food quality moving forward. If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out.

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                                                                                        4. Tim

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Food was fair, service was fair, prices are quite high for the quality of food.
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                          Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t quite meet expectations. We always strive to provide great food and service at a fair value, and we appreciate your insight. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience!

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                                                                                        5. Ali

                                                                                          Tampa

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          great food, great drinks. always a fun spot. will be back!
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                          Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great time soon!

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                                                                                        6. Monique

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Paris

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Checking in for our reservation was perfect. Our waitress was very nice. We had our drinks and dishes very fast. Everything was delicious. Only one remark we were inside and the music was too loud. Next time we'll choose an outdoor table. Thank you.
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 19 February 2025
                                                                                          Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that check-in was smooth, your waitress was great, and service was fast! It’s always our goal to provide delicious food and a great experience. We appreciate your feedback about the music volume indoors and understand how that can affect your visit. Choosing an outdoor table next time sounds like a great plan! Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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                                                                                        7. Bruce

                                                                                          Tampa

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          The food was good and the server (Mikala) was great. She made suggestions on what to order. All good.
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 19 February 2025
                                                                                          Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and had fantastic service from Mikala! Her recommendations are always on point, and we love hearing that she made your experience even better. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal!

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                                                                                        8. Donna

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          73 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          73 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 14 February 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We had a lovely meal sitting outside on a beautiful night. The noise level was quite high as we were very close to the bar area and there was a live band in the parking lot. The guacamole made tableside was absolutely perfect! Cocktails and food were amazing!
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 19 February 2025
                                                                                          Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed a lovely outdoor meal on a beautiful night! While the lively atmosphere added some extra energy, we appreciate your feedback on the noise level near the bar and live band. Thrilled to hear the tableside guacamole was perfect and that you loved the cocktails and food! Hope to see you again soon for another amazing experience!

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                                                                                        9. Teresa

                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 13 February 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Rocco’s guacamole is always the best!!! And the ambiance is perfect!!!
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 19 February 2025
                                                                                          Thank you for your awesome review! We're thrilled that you love Rocco’s guacamole—it’s always a fan favorite! And we couldn’t agree more—the ambiance makes it even better! Can’t wait to have you back for more guac and good vibes soon!

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                                                                                        10. Christina

                                                                                          Orlando

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Great place to eat in general but a fantastic experience for someone like me who is gf df!
                                                                                          Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 19 February 2025
                                                                                          Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience, especially with gluten-free and dairy-free options! We love making sure everyone can enjoy a delicious meal with us. Looking forward to serving you again 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 471 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        23:00
                                                                                        Booked 33 times today

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                                                                                        Google Map for Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

                                                                                        243 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

                                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Area
                                                                                          Lakewood Ranch
                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                          Mon, Sun 11:00–22:00 Tue, Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–23:00
                                                                                        • 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
                                                                                          Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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