Great if you want to emphasize that “Loco” is a play on “Local.”
The story of Loco Restaurant didn’t start in a kitchen; it started on a dusty backroad in the high desert.
The founder, a wandering chef with a battered cast-iron skillet and a relentless obsession with the perfect sear, was often called “Loco” by his peers. They thought he was crazy for traveling thousands of miles just to find the right mesquite wood for a grill or the exact mineral-rich salt from a hidden valley. He didn’t want to just cook food; he wanted to capture the “wild” in every bite.
He eventually hung up his hat and opened a permanent spot, but the “Loco” spirit stayed. He realized that the best meals happen when you stop playing it safe.
Terry didn’t graduate from a posh culinary institute in Europe. He graduated from the “School of Hard Knocks” in the Southwest, spending his youth moving between cattle ranches and roadside diners.
While other kids were playing sports, Terry was learning the precise science of how different woods—hickory, oak, and mesquite—altered the molecular structure of a ribeye.
Best if your gallery features shots of the kitchen, the fire, and the chef at work.
Explore our selection of premium steaks, handcrafted burgers, and seasonal sides. Freshly sourced, fiercely prepared, and served with a side of soul.
Spicy Chorizo, Crispy Sour Dough, Pineapple & Mango Salsa
Healthy Mango and Candied Walnut Salad & Citrus Dressing
Baby Gem Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Crisp Bacon, Black Olives
Golden Fried Breaded Button Mushrooms & Roasted Garlic Aioli
Tiger Prawns tossed in Garlic Butter served on a Classic Salad
Fresh Egg Pasta with Smoked Pancetta, Sliced Mushrooms
In Rich Tomato Sauce, with Black Olives, Basil, Fresh Parmesan
Fillet of Beef marinated in mild Cajun Spices, Spring Onions
Marinated strips of Chicken grilled with Peppers & Red Onions
Light creamy Prawn Bisque, Vegetable Parisienne