Overall, Poco Loco yields a mixed set of reviews, with a lively vibe, friendly service and solid options like birria tacos and fish tacos and some standout drinks, but other dishes and moments feel bland, overpriced or unevenly executed. The gluten-free menu and staff awareness of celiac disease and cross-contamination are commonly praised, though a few comments note risks of cross-contact and some missing sauces or heat. Highlights include flavorful tacos and generous portions on certain plates, while some entrées are described as dry or underseasoned and some meals are priced steeply for the portion size. Service quality and speed vary by visit, with many noting attentive, helpful staff and others mentioning slower service. Overall, Poco Loco can deliver tasty, satisfying Mexican fare in a festive setting, but experiences vary from visit to visit and dish to dish.
It was a lovely time. Needless to say the bear was unexpected for a meatball, but my father always told me that I must always finish what I've started. Alas, I've found myself in a situation unlike any other, eating bear with my kids, while the sun setts on this unsettling, but extremely pleasant, evening.
Aug 30, 2025
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Looked very promising in theory…in execution, food was pretty bland, service was slow, there was cross-contamination with fryers (so couldn't live up to their gluten-free promise), & vibes were just generally off.
Ambiance chaleureuse & agréable pour un repas entre amis.
Le personnel est aux petits soins & la nourriture excellente.
Un grand choix de plats sans gluten.
Excellent excellent experience love this restaurant. The food was amazing. The people were great. The service was incredible. I am definitely going back.
Absolutely loved it. Had the fried shrimp tacos. 🍤
The recipe really is greater than the sum of its parts.
Also got to try hot sauces, they have some very spicy ones
Ambience was nice & the service was really good & fast.
Aug 4, 2025
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Delicious food with a lovely outdoor seating area. The outdoor patio is quieter which is nice & there are many vegetarian options. Service was great & food was served quickly!
Jul 20, 2025
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A Mexican restaurant with Mexican food & that's about it. The AC was on but still warm in the restaurant. Just one waiter was serving the 5 tables that were taken. They gave hot sauce that was basically empty. Had to ask a second time for things missing from our order. Was hoping the place overall would have been more fun & better vibe. Only 2 tacos per order but decent size
Picture this...it was 94 degrees (34.4 Celsius), & my family & I stopped at Poco Loco for a gluten-free dish-to-go for my wife (quite delicious, by the way). While we waited, the server insisted the 4 of us sit at a table, brought us all waters, & entertained us with delightful banter. THAT'S what I call service! 5 stars!
Dont order the fish tacos. Extremely over cooked & over priced for the amount of protein on the plate. We complained & the server said that they were doing their best. Really? He did not discount or comp the fish tacos, which were inedible. Birria tacos were much better & worth the price - you get 4 tacos. The super nachos were soggy, cold, & over priced. A huge mound of chips with minimal toppings if any, in between all the layers of the chips.
Oh - no bottled beer nor any draft beer available with no explanation except that the place was left on a mess, the night before. Hmmmm.
Had a good dinner at Poco Loco, started with the simple nachos with salsa & guacamole, the mango margarita was really good, had the burrito birria as a main, was pretty tasty only complaint the meat was a bit dry so maybe some birria sauce on the side would have helped with it, great presentation, really appreciated the dessert, price is on par with the village cost, great dining option.
Jun 24, 2025
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We took 5 different tacos (didn't take a picture of the lobster one because it came out later than the rest) & only the birria & the ground beef was good.
We were quite disappointed with the food. Drinks were good though.
