The Write-Up

The full story

Rocco's is Sand Lake Road's lakeside patio party, upbeat and colorful, where the tableside guacamole steals the show before the tacos even land. Work through Hongos and fish tacos, a shrimp lava bowl, and margaritas by the pitcher while the lake does the decorating. Service can lag when the patio packs out, so order the first round and the guac together and settle into the pace.

Address

7468 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Price

$$

District

International Drive

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What People Are Saying

The word from guests

Real words from people who have been, gathered from public reviews. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar holds 4.6 on Google across 15,479 reviews.

“The food here was delicious.”

Allison S, via Google

“I LOVED the atmosphere, upbeat, colorful, and the different lighting as well as the setting on the lake!”

Angie B, via Google

“Drinks were fantastic and so was the food.”

Calicia, via OpenTable

Our honest take

Guac and margaritas on a lakeside patio on Sand Lake, the celebration spot that needs no occasion. Fifteen thousand reviews keep it at a 4.6; the recurring note is slow service when it is busy, which is often. Order the first round and the guac together, then relax into the patio pace.

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