Meet the Mole Chicken That’ll Turn You Into a Fall Person

Fall in Tacoma Is Here—And So Is the Mole Chicken You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s talk about fall. That cozy, crisp, pumpkin-latte-scented time of year where people start wearing scarves when it’s still 68 degrees. You’re either the person who’s been waiting all summer to bust out your flannel, or you’re still clinging to your shorts like they owe you money.

But guess what? Whether you love fall or you’re in deep denial about it, Lechon Loco’s mole chicken is about to turn you into a full-blown, cinnamon-sprinkled, autumn-loving convert. One bite and suddenly you're taking leaf selfies and saying things like “I just love the colors this time of year.”

Because in Tacoma, fall doesn’t begin with sweaters—it begins with mole.

Mole Chicken in Tacoma: The Flavor Blanket You Deserve

Now let’s set the record straight. Mole is not just a sauce. It’s a symphony. A 20-ingredient TED Talk. A flavor mixtape passed down by generations of abuelas who did not come to play. And our mole? It’s that perfect balance of deep, smoky, sweet, and spicy that hugs your soul like a fleece blanket from Costco.

At Lechon Loco in Tacoma, we took that OG mole magic and married it to juicy grilled chicken—served fresh, tender, and just begging for a side of garlic rice or soft tortillas. You don’t eat this mole chicken. You have a relationship with it.

And yes, it’s messy. It’s emotional. It’s beautiful.

Why Mole Chicken Is the Ultimate Fall Food in Tacoma

Let’s look at the evidence:

• It’s hot.

• It’s hearty.

• It tastes like someone slow-danced with cocoa powder and chili flakes.

Forget chili cookoffs or sad store-bought stews. This is the real fall MVP. It's the food equivalent of your uncle finally fixing the heat in your car—reliable, comforting, and somehow nostalgic.

Tacoma has its fair share of cold winds, drizzly days, and people forgetting how to drive in the rain. You’re gonna need mole chicken to balance all that out. Our kitchen at Lechon Loco is where the warmth lives. Our mole doesn’t just taste like fall. It is fall.

What to Eat with Mole Chicken? Everything. Literally.

Okay, now that you’re emotionally invested, let’s talk sides.

• Garlic Rice – Obviously. It’s like the mole’s wingman.

• Charro Beans – Smoky, savory, and proud to be here.

• Fried Egg on Top? – Who are we to stop you from reaching greatness?

• Tortillas – For the people who like to turn their plates into edible tacos. We see you. We respect you.

And if you’re one of those people who say “I just want something light,” we also have salads—but even our shrimp mango salad has attitude. You’re not leaving this place with regrets.

Bring Your Friends. Or Don’t. More Mole for You.

Here’s the thing about mole—it’s meant to be shared. But we’re not here to judge if you order the plate and then slowly build a tortilla fortress so no one touches it. Honestly? We’ve all been there.

Whether you’re grabbing lunch in between shifts at the Port of Tacoma or rolling through after a museum stroll, Lechon Loco is the Filipino-American-Mexican flavor fusion hangout Tacoma didn’t know it needed—but now can’t live without.

We’re serving food that’s fun, soulful, and not trying to be fancy. Just good. Like, “wait, who made this?” good.

Fall Catering in Tacoma? We Got You.

Here’s your fall party plan:

1. Invite people over.

2. Don’t cook.

3. Let us cater.

4. Lie and say you made it. We won’t tell.

Our Tacoma catering menu has everything from mole chicken trays to lumpia platters, adobo bowls, pancit, garlic rice mountains, and of course—desserts for days. Got a work potluck, baby shower, school event, or “the Seahawks lost again and I need food” gathering? Done.

Call us. Text us. Send a smoke signal. However you want to order, we’re ready.

Mole Chicken & the Art of Emotional Recovery

Have a rough week? Kids got you doing algebra again? Boss breathing down your neck? Friend canceled on brunch for the fifth time?

Mole chicken doesn’t judge.
It just shows up, hot and beautiful, ready to carry your worries in a pool of rich sauce.

Sometimes it’s not about fixing the problem. Sometimes it’s about sitting with your mole chicken and realizing, “You know what? Maybe I’m not okay, but I will be after this meal.”

Lechon Loco: Home of Mole, Vibes, and Very Good Food in Tacoma

We’re not a chain. We’re not a gimmick. We’re a family-run joint from the same folks behind West Hill Deli in Auburn, where flavor is sacred, and we believe in second helpings and third naps.

At Lechon Loco, we serve a little bit of everything—from crispy lumpia and lechon belly, to brunch classics with garlic rice and ube iced coffee that makes PSL season look like amateur hour.

And if you’re looking for a new fall ritual? Come by. Order the mole chicken. Look outside at the Tacoma rain. Take a bite. Say, “Yeah… this is it.”

Call to Action Time (You Knew It Was Coming)

Don’t just hear about the mole chicken. Come try it.

📍 Visit us: 3511 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA
📞 Call for takeout or catering: (253) 357-1913
🌐 Online: lechonlocorestaurant.com
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @lechonlocotacoma for food photos that might make you cry (in a good way)

Tell your friends. Tell your coworkers. Tell that one neighbor who grills in the rain like he’s in a cooking competition.

This fall, you don’t need a new wardrobe or scented candle.
You just need mole chicken.

And we’re serving it hot in Tacoma.