Owners Rocco Mangel & Big Time Restaurant Group today announced plans for a fifth Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Orlando, Florida. Set to open during Spring 2012, the new 8,200-square-foot restaurant with a 2,000-square-foot patio and bar overlooking West Sand Lake will be located in the former Samba Room space on “Restaurant Row.” This marks the brand’s first restaurant outside of South Florida and the largest Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar to date.
Since opening the first Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in West Palm Beach, FL in 2007, the brand has become South Florida’s go-to destination for authentic Mexican dining in a vibrant atmosphere. The new indoor/outdoor restaurant with several large private banquet rooms will offer the same full-sensory dining experience complete with upbeat music, live mariachi bands on occasion and free tequila pourings by Rocco himself. Diners can sample from over 225 varieties of tequila, nibble on guacamole prepared tableside and enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner at the playful restaurant that embodies the true spirit of Mexico. Similar to other Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bars, the Orlando destination will be decorated with authentic Mexican flair purchased by Rocco himself at small villages throughout Mexico and Rocco’s signature star-shaped, punched-metal lantern chandeliers.
“I’m beyond excited to introduce the Rocco’s Tacos brand to the Orlando market,” says owner Rocco Mangel. “Orlando is a thriving city that I’ve always loved and I’m confident that we can be a great addition to the scene and energy.”
While the superior cuisine and cheerful décor have put the Rocco’s Tacos brand on the map, it’s Rocco’s “welcome to my house” attitude, contagious energy and show-stopping sense for creating an unforgettable experience that draws guests in again and again. When regulars hear the buzzword “Tequila!” echo through the restaurant, everyone prepares for Rocco to take his spot on the bar top, dancing feverishly in his legendary shiny-white shoes. The scene reads like one out of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, sans the angry bikers, Rocco steps on ‘stage’ with a bottle of Patron in hand, ready to pour into eager patron’s mouths. This exhilarating display of merriment has made Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar a cherished destination and this location will be no exception.
The new Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar will be located at 7468 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819.