Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar: Clematis Street's High-Energy Mexican Anchor

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar has held down a corner of Clematis Street for years as, by more than one visitor's account, the only Mexican restaurant on the strip — a distinction that's helped make it a downtown West Palm Beach institution in its own right, separate from the rest of the multi-city Rocco's group.

Tableside Guacamole and a Serious Tequila List

The signature move here is the tableside guacamole, mashed and seasoned to order at the table, plus molcajetes brought out sizzling in traditional lava-rock bowls. Behind the bar, the tequila program runs deep: more than 150 selections spanning blanco, reposado, añejo, and mezcal, backing up a menu of handcrafted margaritas and cocktails.

A Downtown Ritual

The Clematis Street location leans into recurring programming that keeps it busy throughout the week — daily happy hour, an all-you-can-eat Taco Tuesday, and a bottomless brunch that runs Saturday and Sunday. Combined with the high-energy room, it's built more for a lively night or weekend gathering than a quiet dinner.

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224 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Rocco's remains one of downtown's most reliably lively spots for Mexican food and a serious tequila pour.