Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businessesโand what the future holds. Today, we check in with Rocco Mangel, owner of Rocco’s Tacos.
Business background: With locations in Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Roccoโs Tacos & Tequila Bar is known for authentic Mexican dining, music and happy hours, guacamole prepared tableside, and of course, Taco & Tequila Tuesday. Iwner Rocco Mangel offers diners 300 varieties of tequila to combine with his famous homemade margarita sour mix.
The impact: โThe beginning of the pandemic really took a tollโnot only on our restaurant locations, but the industry as a whole. We had to make the tough decision to furlough employees, which was one of the hardest choices. Now, business is at a steady pace as we have implemented extreme safety measures and new promotions. The local community has been a huge part of our success and we are very grateful.
โDuring this time, Iโve seen how much the restaurant industry really bands together. We are all struggling with the same challenges and have been there for one another. Iโm proud to say the restaurant industry has all supported one another at this time. Iโm in constant contact with our industry leaders and we have created such a supportive environment as we navigate through all of these new changes in our industry. I have also been very supported by organizations such as Downtown Delray, where we are involved with a โDistance Dining in the Parkโ initiative currently taking place with a roster of great restaurants in Delray.โ
Elevating takeout: โAt Roccoโs Tacos, we have reinvented our to-go offerings in many exciting ways. My personal favorite has been our Taco Box, where you create your tacos at home. Also, how could you go wrong with our new Roccoโs Tacos 1 Liter To-Go Margaritas?โ
COVID-insights: โIโve always said our team is the core of our business, and without them we wouldnโt be where we are today. I appreciate our team more than ever. They have been able to adapt to the changes we have had to make during these times. No matter what Roccoโs Tacos location you visit, you will feel that same vibrant experience from our staff, who are eager and happy to serve.โ
