Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
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Had a burrito bowl, it was tasty and I did not get sick.
Ordered chicken tacos w/ cheese. No problems. Knowledgeable staff around cross contamination. No dedicated fryer.
So good! We had the birria tacos and they were amazing!
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Brisket tacos were delicious. Came with an allergy label on it.
What a HUGE disappointment this was. After doing my due diligence here I was expecting this to be a very safe gluten-free experience--big nope to that. They said nothing was safe, including the chips, b/c of a shared fryer. Granted we also have a shellfish allergy but between the fryer and that they literally told my son he could have ONE dish and that one without the skirt steak, just chicken. Very nice waitstaff but nothing was safe for a celiac according to our waiter.
OMG if you get a chance his restaurant is well worth a visit! So many options and so delicious. I had the pulled pork enchiladas and a side of street corn. So good I had to confirm a second time the food was gluten free with the waiter.
Went for dinner with friends. So disappointing! The waiter was so dismissive of my questions and almost seemed annoyed when I asked questions regarding celiac friendly menu items. Felt very uncomfortable and forced to just “make up my mind” Also- they say GF but a lot of the items still gets fried/prepared with regular non GF products so then as we all know- NOT GF!
Chips are not GF because cooked in frier with gluten items. They do have veggie sticks if you want the guacamole. They have other clearly marked items on the menu that are GF. Not a ton of options but options they have are delicious.
Sever was knowledgeable and more than helpful! Not lots of options but what you do have are all amazing! Will come here every chance I can!
I first asked if the chips were GF and my waitress said “They are but do you have an allergy? Because they’re fried with other gluten items.” But they have corn tortillas for tacos and enchiladas. I had the shrimp taco platter (2 tacos, rice, and beans) which was very good but a little small considering I couldn’t fill up on the chips and guac before. It came out with a sticker marked “Allergy” and they assured me it was prepared safely and I didn’t have a reaction after!
Celiac friendly but the tortilla chips are not gf; some of the staff know this and some don’t. You can get corn tortillas instead of chips and those are safely prepared.
Tacos can be made with hard corn shells, handmade gluten free soft tortillas (that were very good and not brittle), or lettuce cups. Only one appetizer was GF and the chips are NOT GF. Options are a bit limited but there was at least one item in each section of the menu that was GF. Tacos were so good, as was the Flan Classico which is GF. Bartender was open when she wasn’t sure about whether something was GF, and asked the chef promptly, who seemed very knowledgeable. I had an excellent experience.
Great option! GF items clearly marked on the menu, and our server was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Offered me corn tortillas instead of chips to go with the guacamole because she knew that the chips - although GF themselves - could be cross contaminated in the fryer. Had the carnitas tacos which were delicious. Not a hint of a gluten reaction.
Ate here and got violently ill. Got one star because there isn’t an option to post without one. Definitely a thumbs down! The staff pretended to understand and know about celiac disease, but it is clear they were not trained. The chips are NOT gluten free (although they will tell you they are gf) and the lack of knowledge starts there. Stay healthy and safe by eating somewhere else.
I live in Fort Lauderdale and go to the Las Olas location all the time..they have a dedicated fryer but this location does NOT. Just be careful because the waitress told me not all locations are run the same way. My food was delivered by a manager and had an allergy sticker so they are good about preparations- just don't eat the chips if you are celiac :)
Thee food was fairly good no dedicated fryer. so somewhat limited. It is a wonderful atmosphere nice staff.
Corn tortillas available for tacos and enchiladas. Server knew what he was talking about with gluten free and food came seperate on a plate marked with a gluten free sticker. I had the tacos and they were great!
They do have soft corn tortillas, so that is a plus. I had the pork taco special and it was so salty I couldn't eat it, and I love salt. I ate at the bar, took forever to get my check. I did not get sick.
Tacos Tuesday with handmade corn tacos, all you can eat for $15. Guacamole table side! great atmosphere
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There were s decent amount of gf options and were listed. I had the burrito bowl and didn’t have a reaction. But keep in mind that there aren’t dedicated fryers. I got the guacamole and was able to order carrots, peppers and cucumbers to dip instead of chips. It was very delicious!
Loved this spot. Items are clearly marked, and the majority of the menu can be made GF. Very knowledgeable staff and takes all the precautions necessary to ensure your food is safe. The only downside is the chips aren't celiac safe due to being fried in the same oil. I brought my own chips and it was not a big deal. I got the birria tacos and they were incredible! Lovely drinks, atmosphere & huge portions. Great spot.
They have a lot of GF options and it’s all crossed contaminated. The birras tacos say GF and they came on a flour tortilla
Waiter was very knowledgeable and told us what we couldn’t have due to Celiac (basically anything fried including the chips). Much of the menu is marked gf and can be made gf. Unfortunately, one our sets of tacos came out on flour tortillas instead of corn. Our original waiter noticed and got us the correct order.
Overall good food. However, after thoroughly explaining my allergy/celiac to the waiter, I was still brought flour tortillas for my main course. Luckily, I could tell that something was off due to the way they looked and smelled so I didn’t eat them. Called him over and he said, in fact, they were flour tortillas, and he would replace them with corn. Manager came over and comped us an appetizer. Just something to be aware of.
