Patio Loco

(919) 967-9060

407 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 35.9108 -79.0617

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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.

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/02/08

GLAD IT CLOSED

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

11/28/07

Thank you !!

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/15/07

THE BEST I HAVE HAD

by jhgsc

Not being from there and looking for a place for dinner, we really got lucky finding this place. We expected "just another Mexican place" but this was a lot more... the food was outstanding and can best be described as Mexican with an international flavor. All the food was unique, tasteful and spicey without being "hot".... We enjoyed our dinner so much we wanted to compliment the chef and we eventually talked to Leroy, the owner, and he is very passionate about his work and wants everyone to to enjoy his food. And the marquaritas are real.... not some package mix. Thanks again, Leroy.

The Details on Patio Loco

Category:

Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Mexican

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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