Tequila First, Wine Very Much Second
CityPlace / Downtown · West Palm Beach · Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Rocco's Tacos West Palm Beach’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You open the menu at Rocco's Tacos and the wine list feels like it was assembled by someone who shops exclusively at airport duty-free. Twelve labels, all recognizable, none interesting. The real star here is tequila — and the wine list knows it.
This is a greatest hits compilation for people who don't really want to think about wine: Josh Cab, Kim Crawford, La Crema Pinot, Decoy Merlot. Every label is something you've seen at a chain restaurant, a grocery store end-cap, or your cousin's wedding. There's a token nod to bubbles via Chandon splits and a Veuve Clicquot bottle, and Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio makes its obligatory appearance. No surprises, no regional depth, no attempt to lean into Mexican wine culture — not a single Spanish or Mexican producer in sight, which feels like a missed opportunity given the concept.
All 12 bottles are available by the glass, which sounds generous until you realize the list is only 12 bottles deep — so that's just the whole list. Pours run $10–$18, which is fine for the party-bar atmosphere but not for what's actually in your glass. There's no rotation, no seasonal program, nothing to come back for.
Hampton Water Rosé — $13
Jon Bon Jovi's Languedoc rosé is genuinely drinkable and lands at the lower end of the by-the-glass range. It's lighter and more food-friendly than anything else on this list, and it won't embarrass you at the table.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
Yes, it's ubiquitous. But in a room full of oaky California reds and sweet Merlot, this is actually the most food-friendly option on the list — it's clean, mineral-driven, and cuts through guacamole and street tacos far better than a Josh Cab ever will. Most people skip it because they've seen it everywhere. That's your opening.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
At $90 a bottle in a loud taco cantina, you're paying full retail or above for the privilege of drinking it out of whatever glass they hand you. Pop it somewhere that will treat it right.
Hampton Water Rosé + Tableside Guacamole
The rosé's dry, citrusy profile stands up to lime and jalapeño without getting steamrolled. It's the one combo on this list that actually makes sense together.
The Bottom Line
Rocco's Tacos is a great tequila bar with a wine list that exists only because restaurants feel obligated to have one. Order a margarita and be happy about it — if you insist on wine, keep it simple and keep it cheap.
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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Plays It Safe
Steep
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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