Ube Iced Coffee in Tacoma? Yep, It’s Real and It’s Glorious

You ever take a sip of something and immediately stop what you're doing to question your entire coffee loyalty history? That’s the Ube Iced Coffee experience at Lechon Loco in Tacoma. It’s purple. It’s powerful. It’s like a sweet, creamy espresso hug from a dessert-loving cloud with a caffeine agenda. And yes—it’s real.

Tacoma, brace yourselves. The Filipino food wave is here, and it's caffeinated.

If you’re not familiar with ube, don’t worry. It’s not some fancy new TikTok dance or a word Gen Z made up. Ube (pronounced "ooh-beh") is a purple yam from the Philippines, known for its vibrant color and naturally sweet, nutty flavor. It’s been turning desserts into legends for generations—but now it’s doing unspeakably delicious things to your iced coffee.

And we, Lechon Loco, your new Filipino-Mexican-American flavor HQ on McKinley Ave in Tacoma, are serving it up cold, creamy, and absolutely unstoppable.

Wait, Purple Coffee? Are We Being Punk’d?

Let’s clear something up: this isn’t a gimmick. This is not one of those “we mixed glitter with oat milk and regret” moments. This is real-deal flavor fusion, and it slaps in the best way possible.

At Lechon Loco, we take authentic Filipino ube—not a syrup knockoff, the real purple MVP—and blend it with rich espresso, creamy milk, and just enough sweetness to snap your taste buds awake without sending you into a sugar spiral.

The result? A drink that’s as beautiful as it is bold. Instagram-worthy? Absolutely. But more importantly—delicious enough to make your other iced coffees feel like lukewarm betrayal.

Why Tacoma Needs Ube Iced Coffee

Let’s be honest—Tacoma has seen it all: drizzle, wind, existential traffic on I-5, and 27 versions of “locally roasted small-batch cold brew.” Respect. But it’s time we brought something fun, sweet, and straight-up happy to the game.

Enter ube.

This drink isn’t just a beverage—it’s a mood lift in a cup. The kind of thing you sip while walking past the Museum of Glass like, “Excuse me while I casually sip my violet elixir of joy.”

And if you’re the type to say, “I don’t really like sweet coffee,” first of all—who hurt you? And second—don’t worry. Ours is balanced. It’s not a dessert. It’s an experience. A moment of peace and purple amidst your busy Tacoma life.

The Filipino Fusion We Didn’t Know We Needed

Here at Lechon Loco, we don’t just throw ingredients together like it’s a culinary garage sale. No, sir. We build flavor bridges. And Ube Iced Coffee? It’s the bridge between comfort, culture, and caffeine.

It’s part of our broader mission: to bring together the bold flavors of Filipino, Mexican, and American cuisine in a way that honors tradition and still makes you do a happy dance at the table.

Just like our Lechon Belly, our Chicken Mole, or our Pasta con Camarones Palabok-style, our ube coffee is made with intention, balance, and a tiny bit of Loco magic. We’re not here to be basic. We’re here to be unforgettable.

When Should You Drink It? (Answer: Yes.)

Here’s a breakdown of when you should drink Ube Iced Coffee in Tacoma:

• Monday morning: Obviously. This drink is Monday-proof.

• After pancit: Because noodles and caffeine were made for each other.

• During brunch: The ube coffee is brunch’s cooler cousin who studied abroad and now knows flavor secrets.

• Before work, after work, during your fake Zoom meeting: Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about.

• As a reward for literally surviving anything Tacoma traffic-related.

Basically, it’s always ube o’clock, especially if you’re anywhere near 3511 McKinley Ave.

Make It a Combo and Level Up Your Day

If you’re coming for ube iced coffee (and you should), you might as well make it a full flavor adventure.

Pair it with:

• Lumpia: Because crispy things and creamy things were made for each other.

• Adobo Burrito Especial: Big flavor energy meets mellow caffeine vibes.

• Mango Salad with Grilled Shrimp: Because you fancy now.

• Or go full loco and grab a side of Garlic Rice & Lechon because why not? You’re already this deep.

Remember, ube is a flavor, not a limit. You can build an entire meal around it. Ask us how. Or just show up hungry and point—we got you.

Fun Fact: This Isn’t a Trend, It’s a Legacy

You might be seeing ube pop up more lately on social media—ube donuts, ube cheesecakes, ube lattes at bougie coffee spots—but for Filipino families, ube has been a staple for generations. It’s the flavor of holidays, reunions, and “your auntie made you something sweet” kind of moments.

At Lechon Loco, we’re not hopping on a trend. We’re serving culture, tradition, and joy—iced and ready to sip.

So when you walk in and order an ube iced coffee, you’re not just getting something delicious—you’re getting a taste of something deeper, something proud, and something that reminds you that food should make you feel things. Like… joy. And maybe a tiny caffeine tremble in your left eye, but that’s normal.

Ready to Try Tacoma’s Most Glorious Coffee?

We thought so. Come hang with us at Lechon Loco, your new favorite Filipino fusion restaurant in Tacoma, and try the Ube Iced Coffee that’ll ruin all other iced coffees forever. It’s creamy. It’s purple. It’s glorious.

And it’s waiting for you.

📍 3511 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
📞 (253) 357-1913
🌐 lechonlocorestaurant.com

Available for dine-in, takeout, and side-eying your coworker’s coffee while silently judging.