My best friend saw Rockas on TikTok and made it a "must-try" for our trip to Playa del Carmen, so…read morewe had to check it out. I suspect there may have been a management or ownership change since the videos we saw, as the experience felt a little different than expected, but the team there is working hard.
When we arrived with our party of 8, we were greeted by a very pleasant staff who did a great job accommodating our large group.
As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some highlights:
Garlic Shrimp: This was absolutely on point. I honestly should have ordered a second plate, but I didn't want to be greedy!
Rasta Pasta: Packed with flavor and a solid choice.
Jerk Chicken: The star of the show. I could have easily just eaten this for my entire meal.
Oxtail: This was a bit of a disappointment; it had good flavor, but the meat was tough rather than falling off the bone.
We did have a few hiccups with dishes taking a while to come out, but the owner came over to apologize and personally explained that they were understaffed due to some last-minute call-outs. She was a very nice lady, and we were totally understanding of the situation.
If you decide to give them a try, I would 100% recommend starting with the garlic shrimp and going for the Rasta pasta with the jerk chicken. We appreciated the hospitality and the effort the team put into making our large group feel welcome!