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What I ordered | spicy garlic shrimp bowl. | beef birria taco Taste | flavor and portion was solid. Which there was more sauce and the birria soup to dip the taco in. Their melon juice was also very good Service | server was nice and food came out fast Parking | mall garage / street Notes | outdoor seating, order first and they bring food to you
My partner and I had another reservation at a restaurant nearby and arrived a bit early with some time to kill. We saw Loqui had a happy hour and it was a hot summer day so we decided to get a drink and cool off. He ordered a michelado and I got a cucumber margarita! I personally am not a fan of michelados, but he thought it was pretty good. They gave him the extra beer which was really nice! The cucumber margarita was very refreshing and there was ample seating for us to chill and just enjoy our cool drinks :)
LOQUI a bit sad I just discovered this spot, but better sooner than later right? @eatloqui specializes in modern Baja and Yucatán-inspired Mexican cuisine, with a menu that features rice bowls, fresh tortillas, housemade salsas, and protein options such as birria beef, achiote chicken, pork cochinita, spicy garlic shrimp, and more! Everything is crafted from fresh, wholesome ingredients, and you can definitely tell the difference in the quality of all their menu offerings. Loqui is definitely my new go-to spot for fast casual (but healthy!) Mexican food! Featured here: spicy garlic shrimp rice bowl birria beef rice bowl achiote chicken taco
I was visiting my mom from DC and we did a tour of the Sony Picture Studios just down the street. Since I was in CA, I wanted good Mexican food for lunch and found this spot on Yelp. It's near a parking garage and in a small shopping center with boutique shops. They have a few spots to sit inside and space outside (they also have a bathroom - bonus!) We ordered 3 tacos to share (birria, pork, spicy garlic ship) which was plenty and each was flavorful. If I lived nearby, I'd go once a week :)
we actually got this for takeout and it was super good! what we got: chips and guacamole (10/10 yums): large portion size and the chips were definitely made in-house. it came with the salsa, guacamole, and a little bit of cheese. very good, but keep in mind that some meals come with the chips, so you may not need to order it separately. chicken and shrimp quesadillas (10/10 yums): the cheese in the quesadilla was definitely not your average cheese. super good and the tortilla was soft, yet had a crispy outside. the garlic shrimp was soooo good and they added a lot. the chicken also very good!
So impressed with the taste & quality. They're doing what chipotle is doing just wayyyyyyy better. Quality is apparent with each and every ingredient. Prices are fair too. If thinking about trying it just do it
Well this is the first time that I tried Loqui and I have to say the Chicken Plate is a bit underwhelming. There is a bit of the flavor but it was more or less forgettable. Nothing really stood out and despite the nice presentation and colors, there is just no real distinctive flavor, even with the chili sauce. The chips are a bit better at least. I am willing to try a different protein to see if that will improve, however.
First time trying Loqui today. I was excited to support local and not go to chipotle for once. I got the chicken bowl, no beans, to go. They forgot cheese on my bowl, great start. Also they only have Cotija cheese for bowls/tacos. The chicken is good and taste FAR superior to chipotle buts it's dry af. They don't have sour cream and the salsa container they give you is small, but it's good salsa. Smoky. Tortillas are fine, but nothing crazy. Guac is good and I like that they have pickled red onion. Again taste is OK, but the execution is awful. I'll come back to give them another chance but a chipotle bowl would have hit harder than this.
I've been testing out gluten free options because you never know what's wrong with you right? so I read that this place has a lot of options. never been. i go in and ask what gluten free options they have and they're like yeah no sorry. no gluten free options here. i go outside i look it up. everything on the menu is gluten free. grand. i get a mushroom bowl with rice and onions and guacamole. it was fine . just fine
Love the way this spot is serving bold and fresh flavors! Finally got around to trying and I'm glad I did. Ordered delivery and it took about 20 min to arrive from Studio City to NoHo Arts District. I'd probably give it 3.5 overall, a few flavor tweaks would bump it to a 4. The menu is simple and there are a variety of protein options to choose from (even veggie -- that isn't bell peppers!) We went with 1/2 chicken and 1/2 shrimp - great portion. Bowl already comes with rice, beans, pickled onions, and guac. We added lettuce just to try. The lettuce wasn't necessary - it was shredded and probably better in taco. The rice was fluffy and had a good amount of flavor - could have used more. Beans were not seasoned and didn't have much flavor, overall. I'd still get the beans and rice as they pair well with the protein options. The pickled onions and guac were solid! Loved the brightness the pickled onions provided. Guac was well balanced and had good flavor. I would get extra pickled onions next time. There aren't a lot of topping options, which isn't a bad thing! We also tried the cochinita pibil taco. It was very oily, so I probably wouldn't get it again. It was a bit salty for my liking, but it may taste good in a bowl as the rice and beans could absorb the flavor. I would try another protein next time. Their salsas are excellent! The 'chip salsa' was chunky and had a fresh flavor. The red salsa sort of reminded me of a taqueria salsa -- packed a punch but enjoyable. The 'black salsa' was my favorite. It was light and had a very bold flavor with a good amount of heat. It reminded me of an aguachile type of sauce - tasted really good with the shrimp I got!
ORDER HERE: https://loqui.opnl.co/emailphoebeeats New customers get 20% off their first order. Download the Loqui app in the App Store or use the link to place your order. Loqui, located in The Platform in Culver City and four other SoCal locations, was started by friends inspired by flavors they experienced throughout Mexico, particularly the Yucatan and Baja regions. Tacos come in flour or corn tortillas. I know flour tortillas sound sacrilegious to us Angelenos, but trust, the tacos aren't wimpy street tacos, these are hefty like burritos. I tried the birria, shrimp, mushroom, and their best seller chicken tacos. The mushrooms are packed with unami and will satisfy even the biggest carnivores. The shrimp taco and birria taco are different twists with traditional flavors that pack a punch. Be sure to try their smoked habanero and chile de arbol salsas. Also.. make sure to get an order of the chips and guacamole. Loqui is generous with the portions and that combination of the creamy guacamole with the salty crisp of their chips is perfection. It also comes with their house salsa which bursts with freshness.
Loqui is like chipotle but a lot better! I got the half garlic shrimp half chicken bowl and everything was delicious. It's such a nice, balanced, and filling meal. I do wish there was a really punchy flavorful salsa that came with it, the sauces are not that flavorful, and that's my only complaint.
I stopped by today and had the Anaheim Chile Taco and it was good. Service was also quick and friendly. And their homemade hot sauce was also delicious. I'll definitely try their other locations closer to me as well!
4 months ago
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Elizabeth, you made our day. We're glad LOQUI is a go-to for takeout,…
Wow, I ordered this place for delivery and I was very much pleasantly surprised. I'm not sure what they season their chicken with but it was delicious and so tender. Their hot salsa and the salsa that comes with the chips and salsa was also very delicious. Will definitely plan to visit in person and try it fresh but even delivery was very fast! read more
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Hey Andrew, really glad to hear the chicken and salsas hit the spot…
17 days ago
OH MY GOD. I LOVEEEEE THIS PLACE. such fresh food. They give you so much for what you pay for. Every single time it's absolutely phenomenal. The food is so fresh, and the sauces are really good. The sauce that comes with the shrimp is amazing. This is my go to, I have it at least once a week. Please try this place! I highly recommend it. read more
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Mary, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you sharing your…
10 months ago
What I ordered | spicy garlic shrimp bowl. | beef birria taco Taste | flavor and portion was solid. Which there was more sauce and the birria soup to dip the taco in. Their melon juice was also very good Service | server was nice and food came out fast Parking | mall garage / street Notes | outdoor seating, order first and they bring food to you read more
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Charlotte R.
Hi Jessica, I'm glad you enjoyed the flavors and got a good taste of…
9 days ago
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Emily, glad you and your group had a great first visit at LOQUI.…
My partner and I had another reservation at a restaurant nearby and arrived a bit early with some time to kill. We saw Loqui had a happy hour and it was a hot summer day so we decided to get a drink and cool off. He ordered a michelado and I got a cucumber margarita! I personally am not a fan of michelados, but he thought it was pretty good. They gave him the extra beer which was really nice! The cucumber margarita was very refreshing and there was ample seating for us to chill and just enjoy our cool drinks :) read more
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We're glad you and your partner cooled off with us, Ethel. Happy…
LOQUI a bit sad I just discovered this spot, but better sooner than later right? @eatloqui specializes in modern Baja and Yucatán-inspired Mexican cuisine, with a menu that features rice bowls, fresh tortillas, housemade salsas, and protein options such as birria beef, achiote chicken, pork cochinita, spicy garlic shrimp, and more! Everything is crafted from fresh, wholesome ingredients, and you can definitely tell the difference in the quality of all their menu offerings. Loqui is definitely my new go-to spot for fast casual (but healthy!) Mexican food! Featured here: spicy garlic shrimp rice bowl birria beef rice bowl achiote chicken taco read more
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Hey Lucia, we're so glad you found us! Better late than never, right?…
I was visiting my mom from DC and we did a tour of the Sony Picture Studios just down the street. Since I was in CA, I wanted good Mexican food for lunch and found this spot on Yelp. It's near a parking garage and in a small shopping center with boutique shops. They have a few spots to sit inside and space outside (they also have a bathroom - bonus!) We ordered 3 tacos to share (birria, pork, spicy garlic ship) which was plenty and each was flavorful. If I lived nearby, I'd go once a week :) read more
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed…
we actually got this for takeout and it was super good! what we got: chips and guacamole (10/10 yums): large portion size and the chips were definitely made in-house. it came with the salsa, guacamole, and a little bit of cheese. very good, but keep in mind that some meals come with the chips, so you may not need to order it separately. chicken and shrimp quesadillas (10/10 yums): the cheese in the quesadilla was definitely not your average cheese. super good and the tortilla was soft, yet had a crispy outside. the garlic shrimp was soooo good and they added a lot. the chicken also very good! read more
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Rita, so glad takeout hit the mark! Those chips, guac, and the…
5 months ago
So impressed with the taste & quality. They're doing what chipotle is doing just wayyyyyyy better. Quality is apparent with each and every ingredient. Prices are fair too. If thinking about trying it just do it read more
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Charlotte R.
Ember, that's awesome to hear. We're glad you taste the care in every…
Well this is the first time that I tried Loqui and I have to say the Chicken Plate is a bit underwhelming. There is a bit of the flavor but it was more or less forgettable. Nothing really stood out and despite the nice presentation and colors, there is just no real distinctive flavor, even with the chili sauce. The chips are a bit better at least. I am willing to try a different protein to see if that will improve, however. read more
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Charlotte R.
Hey Joe, really appreciate you giving us a try and letting us know…
First time trying Loqui today. I was excited to support local and not go to chipotle for once. I got the chicken bowl, no beans, to go. They forgot cheese on my bowl, great start. Also they only have Cotija cheese for bowls/tacos. The chicken is good and taste FAR superior to chipotle buts it's dry af. They don't have sour cream and the salsa container they give you is small, but it's good salsa. Smoky. Tortillas are fine, but nothing crazy. Guac is good and I like that they have pickled red onion. Again taste is OK, but the execution is awful. I'll come back to give them another chance but a chipotle bowl would have hit harder than this. read more
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Hey Kyle, thanks for giving us a shot and sharing your honest…
6 months ago
I've been testing out gluten free options because you never know what's wrong with you right? so I read that this place has a lot of options. never been. i go in and ask what gluten free options they have and they're like yeah no sorry. no gluten free options here. i go outside i look it up. everything on the menu is gluten free. grand. i get a mushroom bowl with rice and onions and guacamole. it was fine . just fine read more
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Hey, I'm really sorry you got mixed messages about gluten free…
1 year ago
Love the way this spot is serving bold and fresh flavors! Finally got around to trying and I'm glad I did. Ordered delivery and it took about 20 min to arrive from Studio City to NoHo Arts District. I'd probably give it 3.5 overall, a few flavor tweaks would bump it to a 4. The menu is simple and there are a variety of protein options to choose from (even veggie -- that isn't bell peppers!) We went with 1/2 chicken and 1/2 shrimp - great portion. Bowl already comes with rice, beans, pickled onions, and guac. We added lettuce just to try. The lettuce wasn't necessary - it was shredded and probably better in taco. The rice was fluffy and had a good amount of flavor - could have used more. Beans were not seasoned and didn't have much flavor, overall. I'd still get the beans and rice as they pair well with the protein options. The pickled onions and guac were solid! Loved the brightness the pickled onions provided. Guac was well balanced and had good flavor. I would get extra pickled onions next time. There aren't a lot of topping options, which isn't a bad thing! We also tried the cochinita pibil taco. It was very oily, so I probably wouldn't get it again. It was a bit salty for my liking, but it may taste good in a bowl as the rice and beans could absorb the flavor. I would try another protein next time. Their salsas are excellent! The 'chip salsa' was chunky and had a fresh flavor. The red salsa sort of reminded me of a taqueria salsa -- packed a punch but enjoyable. The 'black salsa' was my favorite. It was light and had a very bold flavor with a good amount of heat. It reminded me of an aguachile type of sauce - tasted really good with the shrimp I got! read more
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Charlotte R.
Hey Michael, thanks for giving us a try and sharing your thoughtful…
ORDER HERE: https://loqui.opnl.co/emailphoebeeats New customers get 20% off their first order. Download the Loqui app in the App Store or use the link to place your order. Loqui, located in The Platform in Culver City and four other SoCal locations, was started by friends inspired by flavors they experienced throughout Mexico, particularly the Yucatan and Baja regions. Tacos come in flour or corn tortillas. I know flour tortillas sound sacrilegious to us Angelenos, but trust, the tacos aren't wimpy street tacos, these are hefty like burritos. I tried the birria, shrimp, mushroom, and their best seller chicken tacos. The mushrooms are packed with unami and will satisfy even the biggest carnivores. The shrimp taco and birria taco are different twists with traditional flavors that pack a punch. Be sure to try their smoked habanero and chile de arbol salsas. Also.. make sure to get an order of the chips and guacamole. Loqui is generous with the portions and that combination of the creamy guacamole with the salty crisp of their chips is perfection. It also comes with their house salsa which bursts with freshness. read more
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Charlotte R.
Thanks for the awesome 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed the…
Loqui is like chipotle but a lot better! I got the half garlic shrimp half chicken bowl and everything was delicious. It's such a nice, balanced, and filling meal. I do wish there was a really punchy flavorful salsa that came with it, the sauces are not that flavorful, and that's my only complaint. read more
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Thanks so much for the kind words, Kathy! We're really glad you…
12 days ago
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Ben, really glad you enjoyed the food and the service. Our team…
I stopped by today and had the Anaheim Chile Taco and it was good. Service was also quick and friendly. And their homemade hot sauce was also delicious. I'll definitely try their other locations closer to me as well! read more
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Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your experience! We're…
1 year ago
I was extremely disappointed this last experience . I ordered curbside to avoid the hectic parking situation. I opted to get flour tortilla and extra guacamole. I forgot to add extra salsa on the side and called in to let the staff know and they wonderfully sent it out with my order . But, that was the only right thing I received. I'm not sure why the tacos on corn made such a big disappointing difference but it was not worth the money. When I received my food it was also cold. I contacted customer service and the wait time was long but eventually they were able to resolve the issue . read more
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We're really sorry to hear this visit didn't hit the mark for you,…
This place is pretty much a less impressive but more expensive chipotle. Smaller portions and only one salsa option that's way too spicy. The pickled onions and guacamole already added in were a nice touch though and helped redeem the bowl a little. The chicken was also super juicy and seasoned well! Not the best but not the worst. It was just okay. read more
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Hey Rae, thanks for sharing your honest thoughts. We appreciate your…
The food was amazing- the highlights are the corn tortillas, rice, and beans. I do wish there were a little more variety in the bowl but overall it was delicious!! The quality is much better than chipotle. Elevated chipotle if you will. The service was decent and I'm glad they have outdoor seating bc inside the seats are a little too stiff for me. Will be back if I'm in the area! read more
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Hi Gia, glad to hear you enjoyed the food! We appreciate your kind…
Okay Spicy Shrimp taco!!!! Yummy... was working in the area and decided to give this place a try. I was not disappointed with that first bite.... Flour tortilla was warmed to my liking.... Just a little crunch! The shrimp cooked perfectly. The sauce is delicious, but I could not get the true flavor of it due to the cilantro and onion. Love the balance of the shredded cabbage!!! Now, I love me some Jamaica, but this one need a little more sugar for my palette. I like mine on the sweeter side. I was able to taste the flower which has a bitter taste. Now, parking sucks!!!! However, that first bite into that taco was worth it read more
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Hey Gennie, we really appreciate you taking the time to provide such…
1 year ago
They were good tacos! We got all the kinds and the birria one was our favorite! Their tortillas are also delicious! We sat in the back patio which was cute! OH AND THE MARGS ARE SO GOOD! It was a sweet place in a cute location! Parking is a beaaaasttt but otherwise, this place is a score if you're nearby! read more
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Hey Samantha, so glad you enjoyed the tacos and the patio vibe! The…
Great spot for a quick lunch! We parked in the structure across the street for $2/hr. We tried four different tacos: * Mushroom: 5 stars * Chicken: 5 stars * Pork: 5 stars * Beef: 4 stars We loved all of them, but the beef taco had a slightly sweet flavor that I didn't care for. read more
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Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad you enjoyed your…
1 year ago
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Hi Damaris, we're glad you enjoyed the birria! Thanks for your…
Nice atmosphere with delicious food. Didn't get a chance to try the drinks but they looked really good. Awesome customer service. read more
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Hi Areial! Thanks for the kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed the…
If you don't want to read a whole long review, suffice it to say: YUMMY! My wife and I ate here in this cute Culver City location with another couple. We sat in the front on a cold-ish evening (there's also seating in the back but nothing really inside.) I'm a vegetarian so as good as this place may be for carnivores, the real test for me is the vegetarian offerings. They did not disappoint. I had a mushroom taco and an Anaheim Chili taco. Both of these, besides being generous in size with house-made flour tortillas, they were well beyond token offerings for vegetarians in terms of their flavor. SUPER delicious. Often a mushroom taco can be not much more than that...not a lot of flavor, but just something so the vegetarians have something. A lot of thought and detail went into the flavor profile for this one and it was fantastic. And I'd say the Anaheim Chile taco was doubly fantastic. Excellent flavor, not too spicy and something I would eat over and over if there was a Loqui location near me. You can get any taco in "bowl" form if you're more of a fork than hand-tortilla person. The house-made chips were fantastic as well and we relaly enjoyed the cantaloup agua fresca too. Loqui is another one of those places where "it would be all over" if there was one near me. So what are you waiting for, Loqui...Santa Clarita needs you. read more
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Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you and your…
8 months ago
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Hey Julia, we're really sorry you ended up with uncooked tortillas…
Greeted by smiles. Lots of good food in this small space. Homemade flour tortillas. Mushroom bowl is the best I've ever had. The mushrooms were sautéed and seasoned to perfection. The spicy shrimp tacos made with fresh flour tortilla. Perfect! I'm not a juice person but that watermelon juice. So refreshing and great pairing with our meal. Homemade flour tortilla Outdoor seating Small indoor seating Wine and beer A rating read more
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Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you loved the…
3 months ago
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Rauha, so glad you enjoyed LOQUI late at night. The Spicy Garlic…
One of the most delicious grilled garden shrimp bowls I've ever had. Almost better than the Honolulu local Grindz! Plenty of garlic butter shrimp. Served with cilantro-lime rice, pinto beans, guacamole, cotija cheese, cabbage, pickled purple onion, cilantro, white sauce, and two salsas. The meal was seasoned to my liking. I'll be back! read more
Loqui reminds me of a more refined and slightly healthier Chipotle concept. The prices are fair. The ingredients are fresh. I like their tacos but my favorite thing is that I can order from Loqui is just an entire bowl of their cilantro rice. read more
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Hi Kelly! Thanks for the great review. We're delighted that our…
I love loquiqui. So nice you got to say it twice. Their bowls are pretty awesome. The garlic shrimp wasn't too spicy but still flavorful. We got our order pretty quickly and the staff were friendly. I also like their plentiful outdoor seating area. Great ambiance and environment! read more
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Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad you're loving LOQUI.…
Wow, this place has me surprised. Handmade tortillas? Guacamole and cheese on the tacos? I see you flame grilling shrimp in the back... is that for me? These tacos slap! They don't have any salsa for you to add to your tacos.... Because you won't need it! They are sooooo flavorful. I liked this place so much I actually went back the very next day. I like that you pay at front and leave when you're done. The only part I don't like is that they have those iPads that ask for a tip afterwards and the minimum is 12%... this seems like a lot for a table you have to bus yourself. read more
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Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you loved our…
So many shopping options around the restaurant! So much outdoor seating too! Super cute and shaded seating area, Be ready to pay for parking. Free parking is nonexistent. HOMEMADE TORTILLAS!! Corn is from another company so I stuck with the flour option. The chicken seasoning was amazing. So tasty and flavorful. The tacos were top notch. They did not have as much as I was hoping inside but they were good! The staff was knowledgeable. The rice was season very well too! Homemade watermelon drink was SO GOOD! I will be back! read more
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8830 Washington Blvd
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Are the rice, beans and mushrooms, and corn/flour tortillas all vegan? Thank you!
Yes!
Do you franchise or how do you consider new locations? My son really wants one in Studio City and you'd do incredibly well here.?
Hi Mike, Thank you for reaching out. We are working on new locations and the Valley is somewhere…
Can i get chicken breast in any of the chicken dishes?
Hi Pablo - we only serve chicken thighs as the chicken option and not breast. Hope this helps!
What happened to the moist flavorful chicken - the last two times I've gone in to Loqui it's been dry flavorless chicken and a soul-less environment?
Hi Ari M, I'm not sure what it could be since we haven't changed our marinade, the type of chicken…
Is your cooking oil GMO, meaning conventional canola or vegetable oil(which means it has canola in it)?
We use a 90/10 canola & olive blend. Hope this helps
What beer options are there?
Just a couple of craft beers($6.00) in a bottle and I think Modelo($5.00)
You have an outdoor space. Is this place dog friendly?
Yes!!! You're welcome to sit out front at the 3 tables we have outside or in the back patio
Are the mushrooms cooked on the same surface or within proximity to the meats?
Yes, but we clean the griddle beforehand.
Does this place have a taco tuesday? If so, what are the prices?
Unfortunately we do not
What's the way to order food not spicy? I've failed after four attempts so far, and that means the food is brutally spicy, like physical pain after each bite. Today I ordered no onions, then removed the guac and it worked out pretty well.
Go back to the Midwest?🤷🏻♂️
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