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Patio Loco

407 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 967-9060
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Price:
$$
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

Editorial Review for Patio Loco – by Tom Maxwell

In Short
The eponymous patio is on a sloping parking lot, mostly under a tent. The tables are surrounded by benches and folding chairs. Inside, it's stucco walls, concrete, brick and tile floors, funky barstools and lots of windows. A downstyle, bohemian-cool cantina. The empanadas are accompanied by a smoky-hot chipotle salsa. If it's on special, try the pabellon: Juicy shredded beef served with black beans, rice, fried plantains and a crispy corn cake.

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User Reviews for Patio Loco

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/02/2008 Posted by christa713

I am glad this place closed, Leroy. The owner of Patio Loco (Leroy) doesn't even pay his employees. They all quit after a couple of months, when they realize that either they are never getting a pay check, or the checks they do get end up bouncing. Don't eat at any of his restaurants...he's a horrible person!!

Pros: The food is okay, at most.

Cons: The owner doesn't pay his employees. Apparently he uses their money to do renovations/ remodeling.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/28/2007 Posted by locochefleroy

Wow, I never imagine that someday I would be writing this...,but, it must be done.I'm very greatful to all of my LOYAL customers and regulars who supported my business.Words can't even express the gratitude I feel right now.I am very SAD that Patio Loco had to close and sometimes things are out of one's control and your given"LEMONS",but, just know that I have chosen to make LEMONADE with my lemons.I'm happy with everything that I accomplised there in 2 yrs.Life is fast or only seems that way as you get older.My GOD and my faith in HIM is telling me to move on to expand my gift of cooking and making people feel special to a whole new level.I'm in the process of looking for another location..I'm also starting a catering business for all you Patio Locoholics where you can still experience all the great food and some from my hometown of New Orleans. Success and Failure are one in the same, and I've chosen success.No one can take away my ability to cook and we live in a world of service..I can still serve you delicious epanadas,tamales black beans, spanish rice, arepas and just about anything else your mouth desires.Again THANK YOU for everything. If you get a craving for some awesome food with a unique taste then I would be honored and please to cater your next LOCO party for any special accassion.Please contact me at via e-mail @ LeRoysPatioLoco@gmail. or PatioLocoCatering@gmail. I am not allowed to add the com at the end of my e-mail address, so make sure you do!! and again from the buttom of my heart.. thank you very much and God bless!! from: LeRoy, Nadia, Dario, Rick, and Staff & Friends Mr. Mike---The Franklin Hotel , Jamil---Med Deli, Tommy----411 West , Robert---Carolina Brewery Angelo & Vennie---Italian Pizzaria and Adam----Hookah Bliss...get out and support these other owners and their business. Thanks guys for being good friends and nieghbors.

Pros: I can still cater great food for you and your friends....

Cons: none

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 5:30pm-9:30pm
  • Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch Spot
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Group Dining

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