El Loco, Surry Hills

6 June 2011, 01:53

OH HAI! Yep that’s me with the one and only, the crazy Dan Hong. He’s been a busy bloke Dan has- Lotus, Ms G’s and now El Loco (64 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills) next door to the Excelsior Hotel. A coupla weeks ago, before this crazy cold took ahold of my health, I was with some awesome humans at Merivale’s newest addition to the family, El Loco, a Mexican Cantina which will eventually magically transform into a restaurant.

But first, a round of drinkies! Hello margaritas why you so tasty? For $13.50 these beverages were enthusiastically consumed, the pink grapefruit in the Pink Cuco appealed to my inner Barbie self while Minh has opted for the salt rimmed Classic Margarita, and Jacq the fiery Jalapeno Margarita.

We score some corn chips with guacamole and salsa (thanks Dan!) and end up finding them so freaking addictive that another round is ordered. Followed by another. The guacamole was just so delicious I could’ve eaten a bucketful of it. And if you guys know me at all if you give me a packet of chips I can the entire bag in one sitting.

Al Pastor (spit roasted pork), Carne Asada (lemongrass beef), Camaron (prawn), Pollo (chicken) Tacos ($5 each). It is the promise of taco’s that has brought us here, and we have ordered one of each of all the tacos listed cept for the Tofu taco. Cos like Minh says, that’s just not on heh. Blanketed in a refreshing mix of salsa verde and coriander, the tacos are demolished in a heart beat but not before i manage to drop juicy meat innards everywhere.

The Al Pastor Pork “Torta” Sandwich ($10) is an insane bargain with its soft fluffy bun sandwiching super tender pork nubbins.

The Excelsior Hot Dog ($7) is ordered mainly because we oddly wanted some cheese. Yes odd reason but hey man cheese is a pretty powerful incentive for us :D

With a crazy awesome dj spinning some pretty random toons, El Loco is soon packed and we relinquish our prized table and stumble home but not before promising to return for more magaritas yo!

Is that Dan Hong or Geoff Huegill? Ahahaha

I want some tender pork nubbins.
— Helen (grabyourfork) Jun 6, 02:34 AM #
The Margaritas look awesome! Dan’s a really funny guy. Tried his Burger with Steamed Bun before. Oh, and that Burger in a Krispy Kreme Donut. Better visit El Loco soon!
— eatmarvin Jun 6, 02:46 AM #
That delicious looking hot dog is a steal at $7!
— chopinandmysaucepan Jun 6, 03:40 AM #
Gotta agree with Minh, tofu tacos…no. Craving me some pork tacos now! And cheese mmm…
— Steph Jun 6, 09:25 AM #
My daughter would be ordering that hot dog! But I love the look of those tacos, yum ;)
— Muppy Jun 6, 09:49 AM #
i luv guacamolie!
— betty Jun 6, 10:44 AM #
Looks like much fun to be had…! I’m not usually a hot dog fan, but this one sure looks good!
— Tina@foodboozeshoes Jun 6, 12:37 PM #
oh love el loco! although i really enjoyed the tofu tacos! unfortunately they didnt have the burger when we went – will definitely be back :)
— gastronomous anonymous Jun 6, 12:44 PM #
awesome times! man that guacamole was so good
— Jacq Jun 6, 01:35 PM #
I want tacos! Must visit once I can chew again.
— Ayana Jun 6, 02:05 PM #
Awww the place looks adorable outside. The torta looks delish.
— Dumpling Girl Jun 6, 02:17 PM #
Love Mexican! Looks delicious. Like the look of it. Must check it out.
— Dressed and Eaten Jun 6, 03:52 PM #
Such cute little tacos, so soft with nice be generous fillings,nom.
— Sara @ Belly Rumbles Jun 6, 04:48 PM #
Plastic cups are a great idea
— Fiona Jun 6, 04:52 PM #
Love your drink choice ;) The torta looks awesome as does the abundance of cheese on the dog. YUM!
— Nic@diningwithastud Jun 6, 05:20 PM #
I am so excited. i have been waiting for el loco to open. Thanks for the post, sounds like you had a ball.
— mykitchenstories.com.au Jun 6, 07:15 PM #
I so gotta get here. The tacos look awesome and if the torta is anything like his cheeseburger at lotus, it must be fab!
— Jen Jun 6, 07:37 PM #
OMG this places awesome!!! love mexican food!
— idontcryieat Jun 7, 11:04 AM #
Oooo how colourful! I love the thought of the “Al Pastor Pork” sandwich.
— Apple @Polkadotsandchopsticks Jun 7, 11:42 AM #
Wow those tacos looks so fresh and delicious! Can’t wait to get there and try it all. Thanks Suze!
— Bianca Jun 7, 11:55 AM #
That’s it – I have to go here. Some of those corn chips and dips would go down a treat right now… The margaritas look awesome too <sigh? I guess I’ll have to wait another few months until I can have those…
— Ladybird Jun 7, 12:20 PM #
You got my mouth watering with those tacos!!! Got to make me some now!!!
— CateCanCook Jun 7, 04:41 PM #
Oh YUM. give me mexican food any day! Looks like I’ll have to make the leap and just move to Surry Hills already… and invest in a gym membership. :-/
— Mary Jun 7, 06:02 PM #
looks good, might have to wander up foveaux st sooner rather than later to get me some mexican !
— Dylan Jun 7, 06:59 PM #
alcomohol and tacos with humans! too awesome
— sugarpuffi Jun 7, 08:33 PM #
Yummm I can’t wait to visit! My husband hates tacos but I’ve insisted that these are totally different to Old El Paso and that we should go ASAP ;)
— Chanel Jun 7, 09:33 PM #
Wow, people are blogging this place like cuh-ray-zee. Is it really as good as they say?
— Lau @ Corridorkitchen Jun 7, 09:47 PM #
Price is very reasonable and the food looks really fresh too. Yum!!!
— Brenda Jun 8, 10:44 AM #
oooh yumm! I think I’m going to head here to kick start my long weekend!
— Jenny Jun 8, 02:29 PM #
I am actually really craving hot dog now! Damn. Where can I get a really good hotdog at this hour?
— Tammi Jun 9, 01:40 AM #
Can’t wait to get back to Sydney and get hold of some of this. There’s a margarita or four with my name on it.
— Tori@eat-tori Jun 9, 02:41 AM #

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