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Coco Loco's?

4 posts · May 30, 1997 to Jun 1, 1997

M G.MgrayMay 30, 1997
Hi Bill!!

Coco Loco is both an eating and drinking and dancing place.  They have Brazilian food (and awesome drinks - I cant remember what they are called).  They have a tapas type menu plus and an all you can eat option with fresh salads and a variety of grilled meats that waiters carve tableside.  It is a bit expensive but a fun place to go.  At night on weekends (I'm not sure about week nights) there is dancing later in the evening.  I suggest you make a reservation if you plan to go on a Friday or Saturday night.  Good place, great to go with a group. Have fun. Melissa
Larry H.National Library of MedicineMay 30, 1997
Bill Burton asks:

  What's the story with Coco Loco's? What kind of place is it? There's
  obviously food and drink. Music or dancing? What's the atmosphere and
  dress style?

Coco Loco is a large restaurant that turns into a dj-dance club after hours. Some of the mexican "tapas" are great, and they make wonderful caparinas. The atmosphere is festive and vaguely tropical.

I don't really know about the music & dancing scene, since I go for the food and I'm usually leaving just as the nightlife gets going, but....  The DJs seem to have a kind of techno bent, and the 30ish crowd looks "European" and well dressed.

Check it out and report back!

Larry
WhateverAT&T WorldNet ServicesMay 30, 1997
Bill B. wrote:
>
> Hi, all--
>
> What's the story with Coco Loco's? What kind of place is it? There's
> obviously food and drink. Music or dancing? What's the atmosphere and dress
> style?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Bill B

only been there once but their tapas were excellent and more "american"--meaning this hemisphere rather than u.s.--and quite spicey as compared to spanish tapas. i would highly recommend it for these although i understand it is a nightclub later in the night...also, they have a salad bar that is among the most appetizing i've ever seen! didn't try it though...
Bill B.DIGEX, Inc.Jun 1, 1997
M--
Tried it last night. Indeed was great food. The drinks I had had before, caparinas, and theirs certainly were good. We couldn't stay for the dancing--it starts late and we had to return to Metro. Next time we drive! Thanks for the advice.
--Bill

M G. wrote in article ...
> Hi Bill!!
>
> Coco Loco is both an eating and drinking and dancing place.  They have
> Brazilian food (and awesome drinks - I cant remember what they are
> called).  They have a tapas type menu plus and an all you can eat option
> with fresh salads and a variety of grilled meats that waiters carve
> tableside.  It is a bit expensive but a fun place to go.  At night on
> weekends (I'm not sure about week nights) there is dancing later in the
> evening.  I suggest you make a reservation if you plan to go on a Friday
> or Saturday night.  Good place, great to go with a group.
> Have fun.
> Melissa
>
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