Roca - Kalamazoo (MI)

4 /5 Amanda: I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It was very cute and the vibe was perfect. The menu is quite limited as well as the seating so Id recommend making a reservation. The food was good but it wasnt great. I would definitely go again if I was downtown but it wouldnt be my top choice. Our table ordered the Queso Fundido and added chorizo. It came with bread which was warm and soft but I instantly wished I had ordered a side of House Tortilla Chips to give that nice crisp. As for the entrees, we ordered Braised Lamb tacos and Al Pastor tacos. The braised lamb was nothing special. Nothing stuck out with that dish. The al pastor tacos were slightly dry. I had avocado crema added when I ordered but still had to get a side of sour cream once I started eating. Overall, it was good. Would go back to try other menu items. The sevice was good, but again not great. I felt rushed to order in the beginning even after mentioning it was my first time there but once I did, the service lacked which is why I didnt get a chance to order chips for the appetizer. The waitress was very pleasant and the bathroom was clean. It was a tight aisle to get to the bathrooms where only one person could walk down at a time but that is just due to the restaurant being small in general. Not a layout issue. Modern design and walkable location.

4 /5 Justin McClelland: Cool spot serving up dishes with big flavor and good service. There aren’t a ton of vegan options on the menu at Roca, but they did have an interesting option! I got the vegan chile relleno. What wasn’t to like? Fried to perfection, great filling that was….well, filling, and tons of flavor. The dish was seasoned well, slightly smokey, and carried a nice level of acidity. Super impressed to find a vegan cream being incorporated here as well. I came hungry, but left filled and happy with my meal. What more can one ask for?

2 /5 Brandi Gilmore: The atmosphere was awesome, the food however was a huge disappointment. My husband ordered the steak and there was no seasoning at all and I got the enchiladas and they were sour. Nothing we ordered had any hint of Spanish or Mexican food. We needed our meal with 2 bites out of each and the server acted like that was normal. Received the the wrong bill and waited another 10 for the correct check. We had high hopes but the food was very disappointing.

5 /5 Sufia Sharief: Great food and atmosphere. I ordered the Tinga de Pollo and my husband ordered the Tetela. Both were very good.

5 /5 Martin Ramirez Jr: If you’re looking for a location to get a glimpse of what Mexican food and culture is like, Roca is an excellent place to start. They also offer alternatives such as the mushroom chorizo to substitute for the pork typically used. Perfect portions with excellent seasoning amounts.