Loree's Little Shack is one of the friendliest sports bar restaurants in western Placer County! The bar is simply amazing, as it's GIGANTIC and stocks an endless array of every kind of liquor you can imagine. A wide variety of beer is on tap and in bottles, and you can order any drink of your choosing. When you visit Loree's Little Shack, located in Rocklin, CA, it's great to come for the booze and friendly atmosphere, but stay for the fine "diner cuisine," including the delicious tacos that Loree's menu advertises as "World Famous," and a favorite among the Rocklin/Roseville locals.
The "official" name of the restaurant is Loree's Little Shack, but signage, both inside and outside, refer to the restaurant in a more elegant name as Loree's Little Shack By the Railroad Tracks Bar and Grill.
As you enter the front door - there are three entrances to the restaurant - the first thing you'll notice is the long, well-stocked bar. When I mean "well-stocked" I'm not kidding, as I think this is bar contains the widest array of liquor that I've seen in western Placer County! Wait... there's more! The photo doesn't show the liquor storage area around the corner. Honestly, I don't think there's a drink in the world that Loree's can't produce.
The second page of the menu starts with Loree's "Worlds Best!" tacos. Although there is a great selection of "pub grub" and "comfort food," and it all looked amazingly tempting, I had come in for the tacos, along with a side of "Firebox Beans," as I had heard about the goodness from many people I know. On the weekdays the menu is three pages, but on weekends, when breakfast is served, the menu expands to four pages. Click on THIS LINK to view all four pages of Loree's menu.
I went with an order of two tacos and a side of "Firebox Beans." The menu describes the tacos as "Taco Day, every day, all day long: TACOS (World's Best!)" That's quite a strong statement! The menu really doesn't describe the tacos in any detail, but Placer County locals rave about them, and I've never met a taco that I didn't love, so I went with an order of Loree's "World's Best" tacos.
Loree's offers only one variety of taco, and the meat filling is seasoned ground beef, and each taco contains a generous portion of the meat. Besides ground beef, each taco is filled with shredded cheese, along with cut up lettuce. The meat, cheese and lettuce is inside of a "super size" - not a "street taco size" - corn tortilla, and each tortilla is deep fried to a golden brown and dusted with a light coating of parmesan cheese, which sticks perfectly to the corn tortilla, and enhances the delicious flavor of the taco.
Like the case with Loree's tacos, I had heard of their "Firebox Beans," which is a side you should definitely order with your tacos, or anything else. The menu labels them as "Lo Ree's 'Famous Firebox Beans,' pinto beans with special spices and herbs, not too spicy, just right!" Great description, as the "spice level" was perfect!
The beans were served in a small mason jar, which adds a nice touch to the presentation. Yes, they're pinto beans, but they include lots of savory bean juice, spices, and a small amount of diced onions. I couldn't exactly determine what the spices were, but who cares, as the beans were delicious! Truly a great side dish to accompany anything, especially when you order a couple of tacos at Loree's Little Shack.
This is definitely "north of the border" cuisine, but oh how delicious! ... and it's a favorite of the locals. It's not what you'll find at a Mexican restaurant, but when you go into a sports bar restaurant, like Loree's, the tacos, along with an order of "Firebox Beans," will put a smile on your face.
Come for the beer, but stay for the tacos, the friendly atmosphere of a local sports bar, friendly customers, and some of the friendliest staff you'll ever meet! The menu is four pages, and breakfast is served on weekends. Loree's Little Shack, located in Rocklin, CA is a destination restaurant/sports bar for those who appreciate fine food, friendly staff, and good times.
The "dive bar" atmosphere is priceless, the customers and staff are as friendly as it gets, the service is amazing, and the food is absolutely wonderful. Oh... did I say super reasonable prices? Five stars in every way, in my book. read more