From the walk in the door the service was so friendly and helpful. Our server Eva was great w/ recommendations and kept our glasses full the whole meal. This place is packed at 6pm on a Saturday and with all kinds, families and couples and friends alike. The decor is welcoming and kinda beautiful purplish pinkish lights. If youre in the neighborhood for a show this is a great meal before the theatre. read more

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Had a great meal and service at Roca this past week. Very refreshing Margarita to start with some chips, salsa and queso fundido yummmm! Then onto some delightful shrimp tacos with house made tortillas. And finally churro cheesecake both house made as well. Great atmosphere , great food and great service !! read more

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Food is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend the pork enchiladas! Service was great. Ambiance has a very modern vibe. read more

Roca - Enchilada - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Absolutely everything about this place was spot on. Great atmosphere and staff. Everything we ordered was delicious. Even the leftovers where boxed up in recyclable containers that where labeled and dated, a very nice touch. Cannot wait to try some other dishes they offer. read more

Roca - Assortment of appetizers - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cool vibe, love the design of the place, great service, and there is outdoor seating to enjoy mild Michigan weather. It is an upscale latin America restaurant. Website said everything is locally source which guarantees they have the freshes ingredients. Anyway food review. The roasted chicken is good with the green sauce, the potatoes side has a crunchy exterior and soft and warm interior. I think regular Peruvian roasted chicken is better and cheaper. Tuna ceviche is very good. Red onion can be kinda spicy and the strawberry sobert in the middle can help you out. Ceviche has a good balance of acidity and fresh tuna. I just wish the protein is more. read more

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10/10! Spectacular food, desserts, and cocktails, with great lighting and music. Service was fantastic. I'll be back a thousand times! read more

Roca - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Roca is an absolute gem of a downtown spot! The menu is Mexican street food, and it is dynamite. Very eclectic and fresh. They have great salsas and, truly, the best guacamole I've had. The staff are very attentive and engaged in your experience. The restaurant has a ton of style and is very beautiful, but super relaxed. We've celebrated birthdays and special occasions here, and we've popped in for a quick drink and some chips. It's a great spot for all occasions. Salud! read more

I would highly recommend Roca for many reasons. Great atmosphere, clean, amazing staff, outstanding drinks, fantastic food. We were a party of six that went in for dinner and drinks. My personal favorites for the drinks were the Anastasia (perfectly balanced cocktail) and the Pilot Talk if you don't mind the smokey Mezcal flavor. For apps my favorites were the Guacamole and the Argentinian Beef Empanadas. I also really liked the beef barbacoa tacos...the beef had a really good flavor and was cooked perfectly. I I liked the queso fundido (with chirozo), but it came with sliced bread. I ended up using the tortilla chips that we ordered for the table instead. It would be better if they served it with flour tortilla instead of the bread so you could roll it up in the the tortilla. I'm not usually a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I did try the Taquitos de Papas and I really enjoyed it. I would highly suggest it if you like sweet potato. Great place to come and enjoy drinks and apps. I wish I could try some of the main dishes, but the apps hit the spot for this venture. read more

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I was visiting from out of state and the hotel staff told me that Roca was a staff favorite when I asked for recommendations on where to have dinner. I ordered the beef emanada for an appetizer and the pork verde enchiladas as my entree on the recommendation of the waitress. The empanadas have two good size empanadas in the portion and I was close to feeling full after I eating them and barely had room for more than a few bites of the enchiladas. They were good but I liked the empanadas better. Things to note: closed on Sundays and the appetizers are very generous and filling. My friend hit the shrimp tostada as an appetizer and it also comes with two big tostadas loaded with large mounds of shrimp cóctel. We could have shared our appetizers and been good. The service and atmosphere were great - beautiful space. Enjoy! read more

In town on business, and wanted some good authentic ethnic cuisine for dinner. We chose this restaurant based on a locals suggestion and online ratings. Roca does not disappoint. The ambience of the restaurant is casual and modern with a Latin flare. The space is very clean, well lit, and the service was top-notch. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave us some great suggestions. The menu is a little pricey however, the food flavors and portion size are well worth it. While the desserts were good, they did not seem to match the food. They were large in size, and quite heavy, in comparison to the delicate flavors and plating styles of the savory food. I will definitely come back for dinner when I am in Kalamazoo again. read more

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Beautifully chill and spunky ambience. Filled with good music and great decor. The inclusion of a non-alcoholic (and ever so delicious!) Anastasia melted my heart. And soothed my tastebuds. The Shrimp Tostada to start is divine. Gorgeously plated. "Fresh and Perfectly Balanced" would be its headline. The service is amazing. Such cheerful disposition and care from the staff. Ah-mazing Restaurant ! read more

Roca - Shrimp Tostada - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Fast friendly service. We sat at the bar and the staff were very kind and attentive. Enjoyed the entire experience. Great food, delicious margarita. read more

Roca - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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We went on a Wednesday night in July and the weather was perfect so we sat outside. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food was fresh. The drinks were on point. The server was attentive. I could say more but I respect your time - in summary, five out of five stars and would recommend read more

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Roca serves beautifully prepared, Mexican inspired food that tastes delightful! Everything we and our guests have ordered came out promptly, but not rushed, and received high praise. We've tried selections of tacos, flank steak fajitas, duck and enchiladas - even their refried beans were terrific. Service is attentive and friendly, and ambience has a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

I went here for girls night! The place is fancy, the environment is beautiful and dreamy. I ordered lamb tacos ($15) and tres leches cake. ($8) The taco was so good, juicy and tender. I just was surprised that it was super spicy and the menu hasn't mentioned that. When i asked the waitress, she said almost all other options are hot and spicy except for the one's with sea food tacos. I am not a big fan of sea food, and i am alirgic to hot spices. so I skipped dinner there. and went straight to dessert. The tres leches cake was very good and delicious. The texture was soft , and creamy. The strawberry sauce added a good taste to the whole dessert. The service was very nice and friendly! I just like places that treats me well,and being caring for costumer and respectful. The waitress took of the tacos from the bill because I couldn't eat it. So sweet of her. I am coming here again? For that tres leches cake, yes!!! read more

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I'm not a big cocktail drinker, I stick to the simpler stuff. But when we sat down at Roca and the bartender gave us the run down on a few drinks, he talked me into it. I went with the Farewell, Ruby and it was made absolutely perfectly. Sweet but strong at the same time. Big fan. read more

Roca - Farewell Ruby - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Great addition to KZOO! This place was poppin' for a weekday dinner. Trendy/vibey decor with purply/pink mood lights added to the ambience. We were celebrating so we ordered allll the things - when I come back, I'm getting the Braised Lamb Tacos, Flan and cocktails all day! *Chips, Guac, Pico - These are all ordered separately at $2, $5, $4 respectively. I added on escabeche too (mexican pickled vegetables - cauliflower - jalapeño - carrot - onion - $2) because I love all things pickled! No complaints about these tasty starters! *Mojo Flat Iron (papas - roasted chimichurhi - piquillo - charred onion) - Very tasty dish and great for sharing. The flat iron was good/not too tough -The flavors were reallly nice on this. I also love me a crispy potato and this delivered on that. *Braised Lamb Tacos (crispy oaxaca - yogurt - cumin - pickled radish - birria broth - 3 for $15) - OK so I'm usually not a lamb person because I don't like the gaminess. These were not gamey at all, so full flavored & well seasoned! Make sure you wait for the birria broth to come out because that dip is essential! *Mexican Sea Bass Tacos (brassica slaw - crema - green apple - tamarind - 3 for $14) - good with a very light crispy batter, but the braised lamb totally knocked this one out! *Churro Cheesecake (mascarpone - spiced chocolate - cinnamon - truffle - $9) - This was good and I love the little churro on top but the flan was REMARKABLE & irresistible... *Flan (egg custard - hibiscus - green apple - guava syrup - $9) - the texture on this was insane. Not too watery or wet like panna cottta can get and not too firm like jello -- just riigghtt. I also loved the green apple as it added a touch of sour and the pepitas added crunch. I could eat like 5 of these by myself. Andrea, our server, was super helpful in aiding us in making cocktail, entree & dessert choices! read more

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Gr at new Kalamazoo restaurant. We started with the margarita and the traveler, the traveler was the favorite. Great honey whiskey cocktail. Next we had the Fundido, the taquitos, and chips with pico and bean dip. The papas taquitos was solid with the sauce the star of the dish. We added chorizo to the cheese dip and that was excellent. We used both the bread and our chips to eat it. The pico was super fresh. The bean dip was okay but a little on the bland side, we'll probably skip that one next time. Mains were the bass, the lamb tacos, and the flat iron steak. The tacos needed a bit more sauce drizzled on top but other than that were really good. The pickled radish was a nice touch, added a bit of bright color and crunch to the dish. The sea bass was cooked with a crispy skin over rice. The flat iron steak was perfectly medium rare over a chimicurri sauce that added a nice brightness to the dish and balanced the delicious charred steak. We finished with tres leches, flan, and french press coffee. All were fabulous with the tres leches the favorite. Looki forward the a return visit! read more

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Love that they took this space and remolded it into a beautiful, cool space with tables comfortably spread out. Same people as Principle and Salt of the Earth. They know what they're doing. +The lighting along the ceilings changes color in a subtle, cool way. +Service has been great both times. Helpful with menu suggestions and tequila recommendations +Roca Margarita = tasty! +French press coffee & Churro Cheesecake = perfect pair Crushed avocao is just fancy wording for quacamole but it is sooooo good. Fun vibe for couples, groups, dates. Not really a family place or kid friendly which is okay. Will go back soon! read more

Roca - Desserts! Loved the Churro Cheesecake - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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As a native from Tampa, Florida, I feel I know good Latin cuisine. This place is amazing. The ceviche is so crazy good with the ghost pepper sorbet and the black beans are also insanely good highly recommend. read more

Just had a great meal at Roca. Lovely open ambiance. Really tasty food. Great service. Highly recommended!

Roca was amazing!! The atmosphere was very mild and relaxing. the service was fantastic. We went for our 6 month anniversary and had an amazing time! our waiter Ivan was very knowledgeable and kind. We will be coming back because of Ivan and the amazing food. 10/10 experience! read more

Very very good! Reasonable prices and elevated well executed drinks (loved the martinez) and food. A gem in DTK.

Located in the same space that Fandango used to occupy, ROCA is one of my new favorite places for a celebratory 1:1 dinner. The menu has a lot of small plate options, beautiful surroundings, great service, and delicious menu items. I've gone there just for the flan, it's so good. The cocktails are expertly crafted and the tacos were so delicious. read more

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From the moment we walked I felt like it would be a good dining experience. Fortunately I was wrong, it was a great dining experience! As soon as got in we were greeted with a smile and taken to our table The drinks were delicious and creative. I had the Oaxacan O.F. It was smoky and smooth! The house made lemonade was very good. We had the octopus and pork belly appetizers! Good portion for 4 guys! The octopus was grilled to perfection and sat on an olive tamponade. Great flavor and consistency. The pork belly was incredible in flavor and the charred onions were a nice accompaniment. For entrees we had the sea bass, grilled steak, chicken relleno and lamb tacos. All four were absolutely delicious, all well cooked and a good sized portion. I would recommend any of them. Such a beautiful space, great ambiance and a nice vibe. Our waitress Bree was engaging and informative, If you can get a table in her staton, please request her! This place is not to be missed in Kalamazoo! We will definitely dine here next we are here from Evanston IL read more

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Small Cravings is defenitely a bonus when you hit up the downtown food scene and ROCA did not disappoint! Starting with Pico De Gallo, House Tortilla Chips and Queso Fundido. While I was expecting more of a lime zing, it was still tasty to our hungry bellies. Drinks included their Conquistador and Topo Chico Seltzers. I wish I would have seen they offered a Spicy Margarita - I would have most defenitely tried that! Moved on to Shrimp Aguachile (would loved to have had a Lime garnish), Al Pastor and Tinga de Pollo Tacos, both on Street corn tortillas. No food was left behind Finished with a Churro Cheesecake, not nearly as exciting as the food! read more

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Love this place! I do wish they were open for lunch during the week. Service has always been great. Food great. Drinks great. Patio or inside are also lovely. read more

Upscale Mexican. Great food, atmosphere, generous tequila in margaritas. Visiting from Chicago suburbs. This was excellent. Fresh quac, enchiladas, lamb, tacos. Amazing desserts in bread pudding and cheescake. Had a new server, maybe college student but manager noticed and got us our drinks. Not sure we will be back in Kalamazoo but we will recommend! read more

Never heard of a chicken Relleno before. It was delightful. Crisp outside, tender chicken inside. Interesting sauce underneath, don't recall the description had a little heat to it. Sure of visual comparison, think chili, Relleno, but instead dip chicken breast in the batter and fry it. The chips, pico de gallo, and their version of a guacamole were all separates. They were all very good. my friend had the tacos, al carbon and enjoyed those. We also tried their version of a paella, and it was also nice and tasty. read more

Cool little place. Service was great. It was a little noisy because of the high ceilings and open space but tolerable. Food was decent. Not like " We HAVE to come back tomorrow but good enough to say yes I'll be back read more

Ope, just wanted to update this review with another 5. This time we sat at the bar, shared a delicious prix fixe menu and delicious cocktails, and had incredible service, again. It was Thursday night, and the place was packed. Our bartender didn't miss a beat, and he was absolutely wonderful. Roca has become our place to dine before a show at The State, food, service, and ambiance are always perfection. Thanks, everybody! read more

Food was amazing. Only the service was better. They fit us in too. Drinks were good too. read more

Roca - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Appetizer and tacos were very good and served quickly. Only complaint was lack of traditional liquors, but understandable when trying to have a certain theme and vibe to the restaurant. Service was great and no reservation needed when we came. read more

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Roaming around Kalamazoo and stumbled upon this place on Yelp! We were looking for some delicious margaritas and we were not disappointed! The mezcal margarita (not on the menu) is exactly what we wanted. We had the crab cake appetizer and it was probably one of the best we've ever had. Then we had the Brussels sprouts also amazing! read more

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I was visiting Kalamazoo and feeling spontaneous. While waiting for a play at farmers alley, I stumbled upon this gem establishment. I was the only customer when I arrived, but slowly the restaurant filled up with people reuniting and celebrating many different occasions. My server, Abby, was so friendly and warm. I informed her I'd be there for a while waiting for my play and that I was in no rush, I was there to enjoy the experience. She said it was no problem and she was happy to have me. The overall feel was awesome! But now we get to the food!... absolutely delicious and so flavorful. Paired with my *garanche* wine, I was so happy. Not sure if I spelled the wine correctly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area. You will not be disappointed. Keep up the good work Roca! read more

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All of our food was fresh, gorgeous and so delicious! The server was spot on, and we had a perfect evening downtown. The open air window walls made for perfect atmosphere. Highly recommend! Make your reservation. read more

Roca - Sweet potato taco appetizer - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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One of the best cocktails I have ever had was the Oaxaca O.F. , el jimador reposado - creyente mezcal - grapefruit bitters - panela - angostura. Fantastic! The appetizers we had were the Panza, crispy pork belly - charred onion - grapefruit - quince. and the Queso Fundido monterey - chihuahua - poblano - toasted telera bread. The Panza was cold and very bland. The Fundido was very good although the bread was not toasted, it was just sliced bread, chips would have worked better. We had Beef Barbacoa tacos with tomatillo verde - onion - micro cilantro and Al Pastor tacos with pork shoulder - grilled pineapple - green onion - cucumber. There were 3 tacos on slightly thick and tough homemade tortillas. The meat was fairly tough also making me think about dental floss at every bite. The flavor was pretty good but nothing to write Home about. I have had better tacos at a quarter of the price both locally and in Mexico. The Churro Cheesecake it pretty special though. read more

Roca - Barbacoa Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Came here for a goodbye dinner for a coworker! Food was great and very promptly brought out! The restaurant was very open which led to it being a bit loud, and was very busy with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

This is our second experience at this local spot, trying everything on the menu. We sampled the chips with two different dips (avocado and delicious escabeche), the stuffed poblano pepper and the Baja Bass. Great service, cool atmosphere and tasty food. Can't wait til it's nice out to go enjoy this new local spot. read more

Late Sunday evening meal. Food, drinks, and service were top notch. Caleb our server was great. Kept out amazing drinks coming. Had drinks and then a bottle of wine with meal (Salmon and the bream). Pour and taste were perfect. Had desert (cheesecake) and they made us hot French press coffee to have with our desert. Beautiful evening with the back window open, perfect music and lighting and very clean. Love this place. read more