Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.3

477 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

20:00

Booked 62 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails
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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 11:00–22:00 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

Location
243 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 477 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for brunch
Sarasota / Bradenton
Child-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Healthy
Sarasota / Bradenton
Hot spot
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota offers a lively atmosphere with standout Mexican cuisine like the "amazing churro/ice cream" and "table-side guacamole." While service can be inconsistent, highlights include "phenomenal servers" like Alan and Dakota. Despite some noise and pricing concerns, the vibrant setting and "delicious $5 margaritas" make it a must-visit for many.

477 Reviews

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Linda VIP
Washington DC18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Heaven, was attentive, knowledgeable and kind. Loved the food and atmosphere! Highly recommend!
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Geoff VIP
Central Coast44 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time us always! Sebastian did an amazing job taking care of us!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Love services and delicious food
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Kevin VIP
Denver16 reviews
2.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and drink were not very good. The food quality has dropped drastically and I will not go back
Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 6 March 2025
We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback is important, and we will share it with our team to make improvements. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope that you may rejoin us to give us another chance.
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Bob VIP
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks and service were great! Must be good, always a crowd.
Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 6 March 2025
Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service! The crowd is definitely a sign of a good time, and we’re glad you were a part of it! Hope to see you again soon!
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Tamara VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for Hapoy Hour and enjoyed it immensely! So many drink and food options! And such a fun environment!
Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaResponded on 6 March 2025
Thank you for joining us for Happy Hour! We're so glad you enjoyed it immensely and loved the variety of drinks, food options, and fun atmosphere! Can't wait to have you back for another round!
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Rebecca VIP
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
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 on 27 February 2025
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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Kim
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
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 on 27 February 2025
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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Jennifer VIP
Tampa4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
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 on 27 February 2025
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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Tim
Chicago11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
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 on 27 February 2025
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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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 477 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

20:00

Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

Make a booking

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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