RocoMamas Johannesburg: Best Branch, Hours, Menu Prices and Reviews

For RocoMamas in Johannesburg, go to RocoMamas Rosebank at The Zone @ Rosebank on Cradock Avenue. It is the branch I would pick for most visitors: you can walk there from the Rosebank Gautrain station, and it opens at 9am every day. It also holds 4.3/5 from about 1,860 Google reviews. A smash burger on the national menu costs R79 to R159, and the Old Skool at R79 is the cheapest. Need halal? Head to the certified branches at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton or at Melrose Arch. I checked every address, opening time and price below on the official RocoMamas website on 14 October 2026.

RocoMamas in Johannesburg: the short answer

RocoMamas is a South African smash burger chain that was founded in Johannesburg in July 2013 and now lists 48 restaurants across Gauteng province. Branches in the greater Johannesburg area include Rosebank, Sandton (Nelson Mandela Square and Grayston Drive), Melrose Arch, Randburg, Rivonia, Auckland Park, Southgate, The Glen and Fourways. Most sit inside shopping centres. Great if you drive. If you rely on the Gautrain, only a handful make sense.

• Best for visitors without a car: RocoMamas Rosebank, walking distance from the Gautrain station.
• Best for halal diners: RocoMamas Nelson Mandela Square – Halaal (Sandton) or RocoMamas Melrose Arch – Halaal.
• For families north of the city: RocoMamas Randburg, on the same road as the very first RocoMamas, and listed as child-friendly.
• Price of a burger: R79 to R159 on the national menu, fries extra from R37.

Featured branch: RocoMamas Rosebank address and opening hours

RocoMamas Rosebank is at Shop CR01 & CR010S, The Zone @ Rosebank, Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, and it opens daily from 9am. I made it the featured branch for one reason: no RocoMamas in Johannesburg is easier to reach without a car. The Zone @ Rosebank (177 Oxford Road) sits between Rosebank Mall and the Rosebank Gautrain station, so you can walk over from the train (In Your Pocket).

Map of RocoMamas Rosebank at The Zone @ Rosebank on Oxford Road and Cradock Avenue, a few minutes’ walk from the Rosebank Gautrain station and next to Rosebank Mall. Iframe 800×450, lazy-loaded. (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)

Platforms of the Rosebank Gautrain station in Johannesburg, the train stop closest to RocoMamas Rosebank, for visitors without a car (June 2026). 6000×4000 original, resize to 1600×1067 WebP. (Photo: Nick-D, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Platforms\_of\_Rosebank\_Gautrain\_station.jpg)

RocoMamas Rosebank	Details
Address	Shop CR01 & CR010S, The Zone @ Rosebank, Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196
Phone	011 268 2462 (+27 11 268 2462)
Monday to Thursday	9am – 10pm
Friday and Saturday	9am – 11pm
Sunday	9am – 9pm
Services	Dine-in, takeaway, online ordering
Getting there	Walk from the Rosebank Gautrain station
Ratings	Google 4.3/5 (1,862 reviews), Tripadvisor 4.0/5 (65 reviews)

RocoMamas Rosebank at a glance: address at The Zone @ Rosebank, Cradock Avenue, phone 011 268 2462, Mon–Thu 9am–10pm, Fri–Sat 9am–11pm, Sun 9am–9pm, dine-in, takeaway and online ordering. Official branch page, checked 14 October 2026. (Table: Burger Breton, data from rocomamas.com (official branch page), checked 14 October 2026)

The hours come from the official RocoMamas Rosebank page, and Wanderlog shows the same times. Older Eat Out listings still say 10am – 10pm every day. They are out of date; trust the official page. RocoMamas publishes no public holiday hours for Rosebank, so call ahead on a holiday.

Which RocoMamas to choose in Johannesburg: main branches compared

The right RocoMamas in Johannesburg depends on where you are staying, and on two questions: do you need halal food, and are you travelling by public transport? I could not find a single page that lines the city’s branches up side by side, so I built this table from the official RocoMamas Gauteng store list. Phone numbers and hours appear only where the official branch page gives them.

Branch	Address	Area	Hours	Notes
Rosebank	Shop CR01 & CR010S, The Zone @ Rosebank, Cradock Avenue	Rosebank	Mon–Thu 9am–10pm, Fri–Sat 9am–11pm, Sun 9am–9pm	Walk from the Gautrain. Tel. 011 268 2462
Nelson Mandela Square – Halaal	Shop 109, Nelson Mandela Square, 5th Street, Sandown	Sandton	Daily 10am–10pm	Halal certified. Tel. 010 612 0117
Melrose Arch – Halaal	Shop 30, Building EF, Melrose Arch, Melrose Boulevard, Birnam	Melrose Arch	Daily 10am–10pm	Halal. Tel. 011 684 1139
Randburg	Shop 19, Appletons Village, Malibongwe Drive, Ferndale	Randburg	Sun–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm	Child-friendly. Tel. 011 791 5928
Grayston Drive	Shop 5A, Grayston Shopping Centre, Strathavon	Sandton	See official page
Rivonia	Shop G02, Rivonia Village Shopping Centre, Edenburg	Sandton	See official page
Campus Square	Shop 41, Kingsway Avenue	Auckland Park	See official page
Southgate	Shop U204A, Southgate Mall, Rifle Range Road	South	See official page
The Glen	Shop U7B & E, U7D, Orpen Road, Gleneagles	South	See official page

Main RocoMamas branches in Johannesburg compared: Rosebank, Nelson Mandela Square – Halaal, Melrose Arch – Halaal, Randburg, Grayston Drive, Rivonia, Campus Square, Southgate and The Glen, with address, area, official hours and notes. Official Gauteng store list, checked 14 October 2026. (Table: Burger Breton, data from rocomamas.com/za/restaurants/gauteng, checked 14 October 2026)

The official list names more branches in and around the city: Mall of the South, Pineslopes (Fourways), Fourways Mall, Dainfern, Bel Air (Northriding), Cresta Crossing (Randburg), Horizon View (West Gate), Lenasia – Halaal, Bedfordview and Eastgate. Strictly speaking, Bedfordview and Eastgate are in Ekurhuleni, just east of Johannesburg. For anything else, the brand’s national number is 0860 888 772 and its general email is howzit@rocomamas.co.za.

Map of Johannesburg showing where the RocoMamas branches sit, from Randburg and Rivonia in the north to Southgate and The Glen in the south, with Rosebank (marker) on the Gautrain line. Iframe 800×600, lazy-loaded. A branded version with one marker per branch still has to be built. (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)

RocoMamas Sandton: Nelson Mandela Square

RocoMamas Nelson Mandela Square – Halaal is the Sandton branch most visitors will find first, at Shop 109, Nelson Mandela Square, 5th Street, Sandown, open daily 10am – 10pm. It offers dine-in, takeaway and online ordering, and it is halal certified according to the official branch page. Searching for “RocoMamas Sandton”? Grayston Drive and Rivonia are in Sandton too.

Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, by night: the square is home to the halal-certified RocoMamas Nelson Mandela Square (Shop 109), open daily 10am–10pm (October 2024). 4160×1872. (Photo: Mmaua1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nelson\_Mandela\_Square,\_Sandton\_City\_Johannesburg.jpg)

RocoMamas Randburg: on the road where the brand began

RocoMamas Randburg sits in Appletons Village on Malibongwe Drive, the same road as the very first RocoMamas. BizNews photographed the founders “at the original restaurant in Malibongwe Drive” in 2019. I could not confirm that today’s Randburg branch occupies the same premises. Call it the brand’s home turf, not the original shop.

RocoMamas Johannesburg menu and prices (October 2026)

RocoMamas smash burgers cost R79 to R159 on the national South African menu as of 14 October 2026, with a 150 g beef patty unless stated otherwise. These prices come from the official RocoMamas menu, and they match what I recorded on 9 October 2026 for our Stellenbosch guide. Two caveats. RocoMamas does not say whether branches charge different prices, and the halal branches use a separate PDF menu that I have not checked.

Smash burgers

Burger	What it is	Price
Old Skool	Entry-level smash burger	R79
Classic Cheese	Cheeseburger	R99
Rockstar	House burger	R109
Cheese + Bacon	Cheese and bacon	R109
Slawdaddy	Fried chicken burger	R109
Mushroom Swizz	Mushroom burger	R119
Bacon Cheeze Guac	Bacon, cheese, guacamole	R129
Chilli Cheeze Bomb	Chilli and cheese	R129
Double Cheese	2 × 100 g patties	R129
Slacker	3 × 100 g patties, 3 slices of gouda	R159

RocoMamas smash burger menu and prices in South African rand, from the Old Skool (R79) to the Slacker (R159), 150 g beef patties unless stated. Official national menu, 14 October 2026. (Table: Burger Breton, data from rocomamas.com/za/menu, checked 14 October 2026)

On paper, the value picks sit at both ends. The Old Skool gets you a 150 g patty for R79. The Slacker’s 300 g of beef works out at about R53 per 100 g, the lowest rate on the menu. The R129 burgers in between are where you pay for toppings rather than meat.

Illustrative photo, not RocoMamas: a classic bacon smash burger with fries, showing the thin patty with crisp, browned edges you get from smashing beef on a hot griddle (Smashburger, Houston, 2012). 1000×667. (Photo: viviandnguyen_, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr – https://www.flickr.com/photos/11849171@N00/7273092958)

Limited editions on 14 October 2026

Three limited-edition burgers were on the menu on 14 October 2026. The King Pin costs R119, with a double 100 g smash patty, gouda and a brioche bun. The Head Honcho, at R82, pairs fried chicken with cheddar and mushroom sauce. And the Top Don, fried chicken and coleslaw for R69, was the cheapest burger on the menu that day. Limited editions rotate, so check the menu before you go.

Bar chart of RocoMamas burger prices in ZAR on 14 October 2026: Top Don R69*, Old Skool R79, Head Honcho R82*, Classic Cheese R99, Rockstar, Cheese + Bacon and Slawdaddy R109, Mushroom Swizz and King Pin* R119, Bacon Cheeze Guac, Chilli Cheeze Bomb and Double Cheese R129, Slacker R159 (*limited edition, in a separate colour). Horizontal bars, 800×500 SVG. (Chart: Burger Breton, data from rocomamas.com/za/menu, checked 14 October 2026)

Sides, wings and ribs

Wings, pork ribs and loaded fries take up as much of the menu as the burgers do.

• Shoestring fries R37 (large R56), curly fries R45
• Cheesy Fries or Chilli Cheese Fries from R54
• Mac’n’Cheese R49, Mac’n’Nash R89
• Nachos Classico R130 (half portion R75)
• Wings: 4 for R55, 8 for R109, 12 for R150
• Pork ribs: 250 g R125, 500 g R219, 750 g R309
• Combo of 4 wings and 250 g ribs R189
• Bombs: 3 for R42, 6 for R79

Milkshakes, drinks and desserts

A G-Shake milkshake costs R50 whatever the flavour: Oreo, Butter Toffee, Espresso, Bubblegum, Strawberry, Blueberry, Belgian Chocolate or Peanut Butter. Waffles run from R49 to R89. Soft drinks cost R27 to R35, a Red Bull R45 and a 500 ml water R27.

Kids’ menu: Lil’ Rock

Yes, RocoMamas has a kids’ menu called Lil’ Rock, for children under 12, and every item comes with fries. The Roadster Burger costs R72, the Cheese Burger R79, Chicken Strips R57 and 4 wings R69.

Vegetarian options at RocoMamas

RocoMamas has no vegetarian or plant-based burger on its national South African menu as of 14 October 2026. The only meat-free dishes I could confirm are the Chopped Green Salad at R40 and the Spicy Slaw at R45; fries, mac’n’cheese and waffles also look meat-free from their menu descriptions. A vegetarian will eat. They will not eat well.

What a RocoMamas burger costs: a sample order

A RocoMamas meal for one costs about R145 to R215 at national menu prices, before the tip. My go-to order on paper would be a Rockstar (R109), shoestring fries (R37) and a G-Shake (R50): R196. Swap the Rockstar for a Bacon Cheeze Guac (R129) and you reach R216. On a budget? The Old Skool (R79) with fries and a soft drink (R27) comes to R143. Add the tip at the table, as is usual in South Africa.

Sample RocoMamas orders for one, tip not included: Rockstar, shoestring fries and G-Shake R196; Bacon Cheeze Guac, fries and G-Shake R216; Old Skool, fries and soft drink R143. Tip at the table, as is usual in South Africa. (Table: Burger Breton, calculated from rocomamas.com/za/menu prices, 14 October 2026)

RocoMamas Johannesburg reviews: what diners say about Rosebank

RocoMamas Rosebank scores 4.3/5 on Google from 1,862 reviews and 4.0/5 on Tripadvisor from 65 reviews, according to Wanderlog on 14 October 2026. I took these figures from Wanderlog, which aggregates both platforms, and did not check them directly on Google Maps. For the Nelson Mandela Square, Melrose Arch, Randburg and Rivonia branches I found no verifiable ratings, so I give none.

RocoMamas Rosebank ratings: Google 4.3/5 from 1,862 reviews and Tripadvisor 4.0/5 from 65 reviews, shown as two bars on a 5-point scale, as aggregated by Wanderlog on 14 October 2026. 800×300 SVG. (Chart: Burger Breton, data from Wanderlog (Google and Tripadvisor aggregates), checked 14 October 2026)

What diners praise:

• Tender ribs and good marinades
• Friendly staff
• Burgers that are consistent from visit to visit
• A lively setting at The Zone that feels safe
• Easy access from the Gautrain

What diners criticise:

• Buns served cold
• Dishes that reach the table at different times
• Slow service at peak times
• Mistakes in orders

My verdict from the data: Rosebank is a dependable, well-rated branch in the best location the chain has in the city. Read the complaints closely and they are about timing, not taste. So go outside the lunch and dinner rush if you want your burger, fries and shake to land together. I have not eaten at a Johannesburg branch myself, so this guide gives no personal rating.

Is RocoMamas halal in Johannesburg?

Not every RocoMamas is halal: in Johannesburg, the branches marked “Halaal” in the official list are RocoMamas Nelson Mandela Square (Sandton), RocoMamas Melrose Arch and RocoMamas Lenasia. The official Nelson Mandela Square page states that it is halal certified. Halal branches have their own PDF menu, separate from the national menu, so prices and dishes may differ. The regular menu includes bacon and pork ribs. Never assume a branch without “Halaal” in its name is halal.

A Johannesburg brand: the history of RocoMamas

RocoMamas was founded in Johannesburg in July 2013 by Brian Altriche, and Spur Corporation, listed on the JSE, now owns the majority of it. The first restaurant opened on Malibongwe Drive in Randburg. BizNews names Brian Altriche and Paul Dempsey as the two founders (BizNews, 20 May 2019).

Spur did not wait long. On 21 January 2015, Spur Corporation announced it was buying 51% of the brand, which then had four restaurants in greater Johannesburg and three more planned (News24). Today the Gauteng list alone runs to 48, and Spur opened five more RocoMamas in South Africa in the half-year ended December 2025 (TimesLIVE).

RocoMamas timeline: July 2013, founded in Johannesburg, first restaurant on Malibongwe Drive, Randburg. 21 January 2015, Spur Corporation buys 51% (4 restaurants, 3 planned). H2 2025, five new South African openings. 2026, 48 branches in Gauteng. (Table: Burger Breton, sources News24 (2015), BizNews (2019), TimesLIVE (2026), rocomamas.com)

The brand sells itself as “not normal”: funky decor, rock ‘n’ roll music, open kitchens, smash burgers, Mofo wings and ribs (Simbisa Brands). The official branch pages also say each restaurant shows work by local artists. So if you have eaten at RocoMamas in Stellenbosch, you already know a brand that started here in Johannesburg.

How RocoMamas fits into Johannesburg’s burger scene

RocoMamas is Johannesburg’s home-grown smash burger chain, and the easiest burger to find in the city’s malls. For independent burger spots and other chains by neighbourhood, see our guide to the best burgers in Johannesburg. Taking the Gautrain on to the capital? Our Pretoria burger guide covers the area, where RocoMamas also has branches at Menlyn, Brooklyn Mall and Loftus.

Heading south? Our Cape Town burger guide covers the Western Cape. To compare RocoMamas with another big national burger chain, read our guide to Madero in Curitiba, Brazil. Every city we cover is in the Restaurants section.

How I built this guide

I built this guide from official and published sources only, all checked on 14 October 2026. Addresses, phone numbers, hours and services come from the official RocoMamas branch pages and the Gauteng store list. Prices come from the official national menu. Ratings come from Wanderlog, which aggregates Google and Tripadvisor, and the review themes summarise those platforms. The brand history comes from News24, BizNews, BusinessLIVE and TimesLIVE. I did not visit a branch, so there is no personal rating. Prices and limited editions change: check the official menu before you go.

RocoMamas Johannesburg FAQ

Where is RocoMamas in Johannesburg, and which branch is best without a car?

RocoMamas has many branches across Johannesburg, mostly in shopping centres. Without a car, choose RocoMamas Rosebank at The Zone @ Rosebank, Cradock Avenue, which you can walk to from the Rosebank Gautrain station.

What are the opening hours of RocoMamas Rosebank and RocoMamas Sandton?

RocoMamas Rosebank opens Monday to Thursday 9am – 10pm, Friday and Saturday 9am – 11pm, and Sunday 9am – 9pm. RocoMamas Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton opens every day from 10am to 10pm. No public holiday hours are published.

How much is a burger at RocoMamas?

On the national South African menu checked on 14 October 2026, smash burgers cost R79 (Old Skool) to R159 (Slacker). Limited editions started at R69. Fries cost from R37 and milkshakes R50.

Is RocoMamas halal in Johannesburg?

Only the branches marked “Halaal” are halal: in Johannesburg these are Nelson Mandela Square (Sandton), Melrose Arch and Lenasia. The rest of the chain serves bacon and pork ribs.

Does RocoMamas have vegetarian options?

There is no vegetarian or plant-based burger on the national menu. Meat-free choices are the Chopped Green Salad (R40), Spicy Slaw (R45), and, from their descriptions, fries, mac’n’cheese and waffles.

Does RocoMamas deliver in Johannesburg?

The official pages for Rosebank, Nelson Mandela Square and Randburg list online ordering. RocoMamas does not confirm delivery through Uber Eats or Mr D on those pages, so check the apps for your address.

Can you book a table at RocoMamas?

The official branch pages do not mention reservations. Call the branch directly, for example 011 268 2462 for Rosebank, to ask.

Who founded RocoMamas, and who owns it?

Brian Altriche founded RocoMamas in Johannesburg in July 2013, and BizNews also names Paul Dempsey as a founder. Spur Corporation bought 51% of the brand in 2015 and holds the majority.

What is the best burger at RocoMamas?

I have not tasted the Johannesburg menu, so I won’t crown a winner. Diners at Rosebank praise how consistent the burgers are. On price, the Old Skool (R79) is the cheapest way in, and the Slacker (R159, three 100 g patties) gives you the most beef for your rand.

Does RocoMamas have a kids’ menu?

Yes. The Lil’ Rock menu is for children under 12 and includes fries: Roadster Burger R72, Cheese Burger R79, Chicken Strips R57 and 4 wings R69. The Randburg branch is listed as child-friendly.

What is a smash burger?

A smash burger is a ball of minced beef pressed flat onto a very hot griddle, so it gets a thin patty with crisp, browned edges. At RocoMamas, a standard smash patty weighs 150 g, and the double and triple burgers use 100 g patties.