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    May 2, 2012

    Cinco de Mayo in South Florida: Where to Celebrate

    The good news and the bad news about Cinco de Mayo is that May 5 falls on a Saturday this year. Good news for the obvious reasons (you won't have to develop an elaborate excuse for smelling like tequila at your morning work meeting) and bad news in that there's nothing stopping you -- and every othe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Grow an Awesome Mustache, Win Prizes From Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar

    Just when you thought it was safe to shave the ironic 'stache, restauranteur Rocco Mangel provides cash incentive to cultivate a good soup strainer. In anticipation of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at all four of his South Florida Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar locations, Mangel has announced a must ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    After Hours Eats With Adam Dombrowski of Rocco's Tacos

    ​Visit this Las Olas location on Tuesdays and chef Adam Dombrowski of Rocco's Tacos is doing double time. Armed with appetites, patrons line the lot to valet for the $14.95 all-you-can-eat day. The Fort Lauderdale location opened a year ago this month.The crowds -- and owner Rocco Mangel's success ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar Grand Opening in Palm Beach Gardens, Super Bowl Sunday, and other Events in South Florida this Week

    This man will finally reveal his Palm Beach Gardens restaurant. For months, there have been rumored and rescheduled opening dates, but at long last, Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar will open its Palm Beach Gardens restaurant. Get a peek this Wednesday with a grand opening celebration open to the publi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar's Anniversary, Thanksgiving, and Other Events This Week & Weekend in Broward, Palm Beach Counties

    ​This is a pretty quiet week in terms of food and drink events in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Well, except for that whole Thanksgiving thing that's said to be taking place on Thursday. Maybe you've heard?While the calendars remain pretty sparse this week and through the weekend, there are of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2011

    Halloween Costume Contest: Dress Like Rocco Mangel

    The key to success is mas tequila. ​This week, Clean Plate Charlie offered up a list of eight costumes inspired by Florida food and drink for all you Halloween costume procrastinators. The list included sartorial references to craft brews from the Sunshine State, as well as some of our more notabl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Eight Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Florida Food and Drink

    Food lovers have many options for food- and drink-related Halloween costumes, from the stupid (hello, phallic mushroom) to the sublime (dressing as an undead Cookie Monster, for instance). The choices can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you've waited this long to figure things out. Why not narr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Mexican Independence Day at Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar

    That bar looks like it's just asking for the Tequila Dance.​Never ones to let a good "drinking" holiday go by unobserved, Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar will commemorate Mexican Independence Day on Friday at its three South Florida locations; Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Each pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Food & Drink Events this Week in Broward/Palm Beach Counties

    Dishing up the goods at the 2010 New Times Pairings. ​This is a great week for thrifty food fans, as you could easily fill your calendar with back-to-back events that give you tons of gastronomic bang for your buck - and in one strange case, no buck(s) (but perhaps a beak) required! Not only is Fl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    You Heard It Here First: Rocco's Cinco de Mayo Plans

    Rocco Mangel wants to celebrate Cinqo de Mayo with YOU.​Last year, Rocco Mangel elected to have a police officer escort him to and from his West Palm Beach and Boca Raton restaurants so that he could celebrate Cinco de Mayo with everyone.He ended up in the hospital after suffering from heat exhaus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Rocco's Tacos Announces Fourth Location in Palm Beach Gardens

    Flickr: Chase.Walks​It's been four days since our last mention of Rocco's Tacos and you're likely concerned regarding the paucity of updates. So, here ya go: Rocco's Tacos owners Rocco Mangel and Big Time Resturant Group announced the opening of a fourth location in the PGA Commons of Palm Beach G ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Rocco's Tacos' Grand Opening Celebration: Sneak Peek Into Rocco's World!

    acottophotography.com Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos.​Rocco Mangel finally opened the doors the Las Olas location of Rocco's Tacos on Friday, February 18. There was a private cocktail party before the eatery officially opened to the public around 8 p.m. Guests started to arrive at 5:30  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Q&A With Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos: "I Really Am Just a Glorified Bus Boy "

    Rocco Mangel Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos​ With its first location on Clematis Street back in 2007 and an additional location in Boca Raton, Rocco's Tacos has been a big hit in the South Florida restaurant scene. The fact that the menu holds more than 220 different types tequila doesn't h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Half-Way to Cinco de Mayo This Friday at Rocco's Tacos

    It's November: I need a drink.​I bet Rocco's Tacos owner Rocco Mangel was the kind of kid who sneaked down to the tree in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve to carefully peel back the wrapping on his presents and steal a peek. His namesake restaurants will host a Half-Way to Cinco de Mayo ce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Cinco de Mayo in SoFla -- Time to Celebrate! (UPDATED)

    ​Bust out the tequila and the limes, because tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! The Mexican national holiday is a celebration of the country's victory at the Battle of Puebla --but to revelers the world over, it's just another excuse to eat chips and salsa and drink margaritas. You can join in on the f ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2010

    Party Like It’s 1862

    ​Bust out the tequila and the limes, because tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! The Mexican national holiday is a celebration of the country's victory at the Battle of Puebla --but to revelers the world over, it's just another excuse to eat chips and salsa and drink margaritas. You can join in on the f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    Restaurant News: Reef Road Partners Split, A Second Chance to Savor Blue Fish, Tyler Florence Puttin' on the Ritz

    • Three of the four partners of Clematis Street's Reef Road Restaurant & Rum Bar have hit the road in a reportedly friendly dispute over the direction of the casual, seafood-oriented, beachy-type eatery. Niteclub impresario Cleve Mash has bought out Rocco Mangel and Todd Herbst and Bill Watson ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 24, 2009

    Thank God It's Over, but 2009 Does End With the Promise of Better Things to Come

    • Three of the four partners of Clematis Street's Reef Road Restaurant & Rum Bar have hit the road in a reportedly friendly dispute over the direction of the casual, seafood-oriented, beachy-type eatery. Niteclub impresario Cleve Mash has bought out Rocco Mangel and Todd Herbst and Bill Watson ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    Rocco's Opens in Boca, Mugs Moves into Christine's, Argentina Invades Springs

    A face only a mom and pop could love.​• The space that once housed Broward's Best New Restaurant is now a sports bar. Mugs Bar & Grill has taken over where Christine's used to operate on Oakland Park Boulevard. At one time, Christine's doled out contemporary American food to the sound of sul ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Reef Rd Opens on Clematis

    ​Can the folks behind Rocco's Tacos do for seafood and rum what Rocco's did for tacos and tequila? We're about to find out with the debut of Reef Rd Rum Bar, which opened right across Clematis Street from the wildly popular nouveau taqueria.   Local moguls Big Time Restaurant Group, Rocc ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 14, 2008

    Mas Tequila

    Drink up; it's more of the same at Rocco's Tacos

  • News

    October 18, 2007

    Press Nose to Glass

    The Velvet Revolver afterparty offers a stiff lesson in star power

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