Tacoma, it’s happening. We’re about to blow the roof off McKinley Ave with sizzling flavors, crispy pork belly, and enough garlic rice to make your abuelita and your lola high-five. The wait is over—Lechon Loco is officially opening its doors for a soft launch on April 18, 2025, and you’re invited to be among the first to taste what we’re bringing to the table (literally).
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Filipino comfort food, Mexican street eats, and American brunch classics had a delicious baby, well… you’re about to meet it. It’s juicy. It’s bold. It’s beautiful. It’s Lechon Loco, and we’re here to feed Tacoma with flavor, fun, and fuego. 🌶️🔥
Lechon Loco might be the new kid on the block in Tacoma, but we’re definitely not new to the food game. We’re the sister restaurant to West Hill Deli, a beloved hotspot in Auburn where folks show up hungry and leave in a food coma (the happy kind). Known for our walk-in crowd, corporate catering, and all-day mouthwatering goodness, West Hill Deli built a reputation for big flavors and bigger hearts.
Now, we’re bringing that same magic to 3511 McKinley Ave, Tacoma—but with a twist. Lechon Loco is Filipino-Mexican-American fusion at its finest. Think lechon tacos, ube iced coffee, pasta palabok-style with shrimp, and carne asada so good it’ll make you do the happy dance in the parking lot.
Here’s a sneak peek of the Lechon Loco menu—aka your new food obsession:
🍤 Gambas Al Ajillo – Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter because we believe in strong flavor and stronger breath mints.
🥟 Lumpia – Filipino spring rolls, perfect for eating by the dozen.
🌮 Lechon & Carnitas Tacos – Crispy pork belly meets juicy braised pork in a tortilla party.
🍳 Lechon Belly with Adobo Rice and Egg – The breakfast/lunch/dinner/dessert (if you’re wild like that) you’ll be thinking about in your dreams.
🍜 Pasta con Camarones (Palabok-style) – It’s shrimp, it’s creamy, and it’s sprinkled with crushed lechon. You’re welcome.
🥗 Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango – Because balance.
🍹 Ube Horchata, Calamansi Juice, Mangonada – Just try not to Instagram these. (Actually, please do.)
From brunch classics to party-style platters, we’ve got something for everyone—even your cousin who swears they’re “on a diet” but keeps dipping into your fries.
We chose Tacoma’s Eastside—just a stone’s throw from the Port of Tacoma—for a reason. This city is full of heart, flavor, grit, and appetite. We’re here to feed the community, from hungry locals to port workers, from the staff at the nearby Car Museum and Glass Museum to weekend foodies cruising around looking for their next fix.
Oh, and yes—we cater too. Corporate lunches? Birthday blowouts? Seahawks watch parties (Chef Gerold’s been there, done that)? Hit us up. We’ve got trays for days and flavors that’ll have your guests asking for seconds, thirds, and the Wi-Fi password so they can post about it.
If our food had a backstory, it would be a culinary origin movie starring Chef Gerold Castro. With decades in the kitchen, Chef Gerold has led luxury hotel restaurants as an Executive Chef at Hilton Hotels, fed NFL giants (yes, the actual Seattle Seahawks), and now? He’s on a mission to bring his Filipino roots, global expertise, and seriously wild flavor fusions to Tacoma’s food scene.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a passion project with crispy edges and ube swirls.
🔔 That’s a Friday. Plan ahead. Skip breakfast. Maybe dinner the night before too.
📍 3511 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
📞 Call us at (253) 357-1913
🌐 Visit: www.lechonlocorestaurant.com
This is our soft opening, which means we’ll be testing out the menu, the service flow, and maybe your spice tolerance. But one thing’s for sure: the flavor will be fully operational.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of West Hill Deli or new to the Filipino fusion food scene in Tacoma, Lechon Loco is ready to win your heart, your stomach, and your IG feed.
🎉 So bring your appetite, bring your friends, and bring your stretchy pants.
This is just the beginning. And trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
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