Tupelo, Mississippi, has always been a city that appreciates great food and genuine hospitality, but every so though, a culinary destination emerges that completely elevates the local dining landscape. Enter Loco Taco, a lively and ultra-modern Mexican restaurant that has taken the community by storm. Located at 1671 Coley Road, this isn’t your average neighborhood taco joint; it is a beautifully designed, high-energy culinary oasis where traditional Mexican street flavors seamlessly collide with contemporary culinary artistry. From the moment you pull into the spacious parking lot and step through the doors, you are greeted by an atmosphere that feels fresh, stylish, and undeniably welcoming.
Loco Taco has masterfully curated a dining experience that caters to every type of food lover. The interior layout is carefully crafted, featuring chic, trendy decor that perfectly complements the expansive building, making it feel both grand and intimately cozy all at once. Whether you are grabbing a quick, satisfying bite during a busy lunch hour, settling in for a celebratory family dinner, or relaxing with coworkers at the bustling onsite bar after a long day at the office, the energy here is always just right. The restaurant has quickly become a beloved fixture for college students, local groups, and passing tourists looking for an authentic yet modern taste of Mississippi’s finest.
What truly sets Loco Taco apart is its unyielding commitment to freshness and presentation. Every single dish that leaves the kitchen is treated like a masterpiece, boasting vibrant colors, thoughtful plating, and layers of bold, complex flavors that keep diners coming back week after week. It is a place where classic recipes are honored, but where the kitchen isn’t afraid to get a little “loco” by introducing inventive twists like Hot Cheetos inside burritos or pairing slow-simmered birria with comforting bowls of ramen. Combined with lightning-fast service and a staff that treats you like family, it is no wonder local guides and regulars open-heartedly declare it one of the absolute best spots in town.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere & Crowd
Casual, Trendy; Perfect for college students, large groups, tourists, and solo dining
Amenities
Full onsite bar, clean restrooms, high chairs, and a dedicated kids’ menu
Planning & Payments
Accepts reservations; Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments
Parking Options
Ample free parking lot and free street parking with plenty of spaces available
Why Visit? Key Highlights
The Ultimate Taco Destination: Enthusiastic diners frequently rate this as the premier taco location in the state, shouting out the perfectly seasoned meat and house-made tortillas.
Famous Birria and Quesabirria: The slow-cooked birria, dripping with rich, savory broth and loaded with melted cheese, is a consensus crowd favorite that draws visitors from all over.
The Tupelo Cocktail Trail Experience: As an official and highly celebrated stop on the famous Tupelo Cocktail Trail, the onsite bar serves up exceptionally refreshing craft cocktails and top-tier margaritas.
Flawless, Photo-Worthy Presentation: Every meal arrives looking like a work of art, featuring gorgeous colors, clean execution, and incredibly generous portions that deliver immense value.
Fast and Attentive Hospitality: Even during peak lunch rushes, the staff remains incredibly attentive, welcoming, and fast, ensuring you are never left waiting long for your food.
Menu and Product Catalog
Botanos (Loco Snacks)
Item Name
Description
Street Corn On The Cob
Fresh corn slathered in rich mayo, authentic cotija cheese, and a dusting of zesty chili lime seasoning
Chips & House Salsa
Crisp, golden tortilla chips paired perfectly with the restaurant’s signature fresh-blended house salsa
Southwest Egg Rolls
Crispy, golden-fried wraps filled with a savory blend of southwest-spiced ingredients
Loco Wings
7 plump, juicy chicken wings tossed in a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy glaze
Loco Doritos Nachos
A playful twist featuring crunchy Doritos piled with tinga chicken, guacamole, yellow cheese, queso, and jalapeños
Dips & Chips
A crowd-pleasing starter of warm, freshly fried tortilla chips served with premium queso or guacamole
Loco Fries
A massive, shareable plate of crispy fries loaded with grilled chicken, steak, smoky bacon, jalapeños, and melted cheese
Flautas
5 crispy, deep-fried corn tortillas rolled with your choice of savory tinga or birria, topped with lettuce, sour cream, green salsa, and cotija cheese
Let Us Taco (Fresh Lettuce Wraps)
Item Name
Description
Tropical Shrimp
Plump, succulent shrimp paired with sweet grilled pineapple, crisp coleslaw, and fresh diced onion
Grilled Veggie
A vibrant medley of fire-roasted corn, grilled queso, poblano peppers, onions, cotija cheese, and a sweet and spicy drizzle
Tinga
Tender, perfectly shredded chicken topped with crispy tortilla chips, cool coleslaw, tomato, sour cream, and cotija cheese
Street Tacos
Your choice of premium proteins including asada, pollo, savory chorizo, chicharron, or grilled shrimp
No Loco Por Favor (Traditional Tacos from the Street)
Item Name
Description
Trompo Taco
Classic, deeply marinated street-style pork served with sweet, caramelized grilled pineapple
Suadero Taco
Melt-in-your-mouth, slow-cooked brisket nestled in a soft, warm tortilla
Torta
The ultimate Mexican sandwich loaded with style pulled pork, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole, mayo, and melted cheese
Taco Americano
A comforting, familiar classic served simply with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and shredded cheese
Street Taco
A simple, authentic bite featuring traditional street-style garnishes and your choice of meat
Macho Alpha Taco
A bold, flavorful option highlighting perfectly prepared, tender lengua
Loco Tacos (Crazy Good Tacos)
Item Name
Description
Taco Bravo
3 authentic corn tortillas packed with tender steak, melted cheese, sweet grilled peppers, cilantro, onion, pickled onions, and a rich guajillo sauce
Crispy Tacos
3 crunchy flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef or shredded tinga chicken, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, cheese, and cool sour cream
Birria Tacos
3 spectacular, deeply flavorful tacos stuffed with slow-simmered birria and melted cheese on griddled corn tortillas
Mahi Tacos
3 soft flour tortillas featuring perfectly blackened mahi mahi, vibrant pico de gallo, pineapple, coleslaw, guacamole, and a smoky guajillo sauce
Tlayuda
A gigantic, crispy Oaxacan corn tostada smeared with black beans and loaded with cheeses, chimichurri, salsa verde, Oscar sauce, and your choice of asada, trompo, tinga, or chorizo
Taco Grande
An oversized, crispy hard-shell tortilla packed to the brim with beef or shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and zesty chimichurri
Not Cho Tacos
3 seasoned hard-shell tortillas loaded with grilled chicken or steak, crisp lettuce, tomato, yellow cheese, sour cream, and signature chimichurri
Kaliman Tacos
3 premium corn tortillas filled with tender grilled shrimp, roasted corn, crunchy coleslaw, chimichurri, and rich, creamy guacamole
Cauliflower Tacos
3 soft flour tortillas loaded with beautifully seasoned cauliflower florets, shredded cheese, fresh coleslaw, and a vibrant chimichurri drizzle
Sweet Belly Tacos
3 corn tortillas featuring indulgent, crispy pork belly, sweet corn, melted cheese, coleslaw, sweet and spicy sauce, and chimichurri
Picante Shrimp Tacos
3 flour tortillas packed with succulent shrimp, fresh coleslaw, spicy pineapple, diced onion, tomato, sweet and spicy sauce, and chimichurri
Chipotle Sweet Tacos
3 flour tortillas filled with juicy grilled chicken, cool coleslaw, ripe tomato, shredded cheese, sweet and spicy sauce, and a drizzle of chimichurri
Other Loco Things
Item Name
Description
Big Mama Quesadilla
A monstrous, ultra-satisfying 14-inch quesadilla packed with onion, cilantro, lime, and your choice of chicken, pastor, steak, chorizo, or suadero
Fajita Nachos
A mountain of crunchy tortilla chips topped with sizzling steak or chicken, melted yellow and white cheeses, grilled bell peppers, and sweet onions
Grilled Quesadilla
A classic, perfectly toasted tortilla oozing with melted cheese and your choice of juicy steak, grilled chicken, or a combination of both
Chalupa Especial
Fluffy, warm naan bread topped with seasoned beef or tinga chicken, fresh lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, chimichurri, and sour cream
Nachos Birria
Golden chips smothered in tender, juicy birria, rich queso, house guacamole, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and diced onion
Papa Loca
An enormous, fluffy baked potato split open and piled high with all the premium ingredients of your favorite burrito
Quesa Birria
A flawless fusion featuring a cheesy, crispy-griddled quesadilla packed with succulent, slow-cooked birria
Ramen Birria
A comforting bowl of savory ramen noodles swimming in rich birria broth, topped with tender beef, onion, cilantro, lime, chips, and guajillo sauce
Burritos & Bowls
Item Name
Description
Cheeto Burrito
A bold, crunchy creation stuffing tender steak, fiery Hot Cheetos, and gooey melted yellow cheese into a warm tortilla
Loco Bowl
A colorful, nutrient-dense bowl featuring grilled chicken, steak, fluffy rice, onions, bell peppers, black beans, sweet corn, guacamole, pico de gallo, and rich queso
Chop Cheese Burrito
Savory seasoned hamburger meat, melted yellow cheese, mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, onions, bell peppers, and a drizzle of chimichurri
Tinga Burrito
A vibrant spinach wrap tightly rolling together shredded tinga chicken, tomato, cool sour cream, salsa verde, and fresh chimichurri sauce
Crispy Buffalo Burrito
Crispy, golden-fried chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, wrapped up with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, shredded cheese, and creamy mayo
P-5 Bowl
A simple, incredibly popular, and satisfying dish consisting of juicy grilled chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice and smothered in warm queso
Oscar’s Burrito
A hearty, flavor-packed burrito stuffed with tender steak, seasoned rice, black beans, fresh onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and rich guajillo salsa
Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito
A beloved classic combination of grilled chicken, melted cheese, creamy ranch dressing, fresh lettuce, tomato, and bright chimichurri
Pulled Pork Burrito
A massive burrito loaded with tender, slow-cooked Mexican style pulled pork, crisp lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and shredded cheese
Loco Boxes
Item Name
Description
Loco Box
The ultimate party platter featuring 2 tacos americanos, 2 not cho tacos, 7 loco wings, a full quesadilla, 2 crispy tacos, a side of rice, and a bowl of warm queso
Loco Box 2
A spectacular feast containing 6 street tacos, a massive plate of fajita nachos, a side of Mexican rice, a quesa birria, and a signature Oscar’s burrito
Sides & Such
Item Name
Description
Black Beans
Rich, earthy, and perfectly seasoned slow-cooked black beans
Mexican Rice
Light, fluffy, and traditionally spiced red rice that makes the perfect companion to any meal
French Fries
Golden-brown, perfectly salted, and satisfyingly crispy potato fries
Chips
A basket of thin, crunchy, freshly fried corn tortilla chips
Our Loco Salsas
A variety of custom-crafted sauces to spice up your meal, including Guajillo, Verde, Chimichurri, Oscar, or Fire-Roasted
Para Los Niños (Meals for the Kids)
Item Name
Description
Chicken Tenders
3 pieces of crispy, golden chicken tenders served alongside a generous helping of classic french fries
2 Street Tacos
A kid-sized duo of traditional street tacos with your choice of any two standard meats
K-5
A perfectly portioned kids’ favorite featuring tender grilled chicken strips over a bed of fluffy rice, completely smothered in warm queso
Quesadilla
A comforting, gooey melted cheese quesadilla with the option to add juicy grilled chicken or steak
2 Tacos Americano
Two mild, approachable hard or soft shell tacos filled with ground beef or chicken, crisp lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese
