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01/06 – Championship!!!!!

we'll be showing the game on the wide screen!!

12/31 – NYE at the Loco!!!

yea, yea...we know you prob got bigger things to do later on...but we're gonna be showing the CAVS in the bowl game first!!...on the Widescreen!!... on the patio!!...get your New Years started right!!...

12/28 – its Baaaaccckkk!!!

BEER & BURRITO NIGHT!! Every Wednesday, starting at 5 PM, get a pint of Starr Hill and a burrito for only $12 (and you get to keep the glass)! Tonight All Access Trippel, Anniversary Ale and Jomo Lager will be on tap.

12/24 – Holiday Hours

Mono Loco will be closed 12/24-12/26...we will reopen for dinner service 12/27 at 5pm!!!...thx...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

11/25 – Music on the Loco Patio

http://www.facebook.com/mloco?sk=notes#!/events/149463968486848/

11/03 – Film Fest Specials!!

Drink Specials, Food Specials and 10% of your bill with your film fest ticket stub!!

10/29 – The Lord Nelson Boys return...!!

oh yeah its gonna be loco at the loco...Lord Nelson + Halloween costumes...yikes!!

10/21 – Music on the Loco Patio

check out the boys from The New Best Recipe...also bluegrass to get ya moving!!

10/01 – OctoberFiesta at the Loco!!

Check out some new options on tap...we now have the Heavy Seas Loose Cannon an IPA from MD... ...Nelson County Virginia's own Blue Mountain Brewery will be doing some rotating taps...currently we have the Brewer's Reserve!!

09/16 – Music & Mexican Independence Day!!

the lord nelson boys are gonna rock the loco patio and its also Mexican Independence Day!!...Music starts at 10p and specials start at 5!!

06/16 – New T-Shirts & Totes are in!!

Check out the latest work from local artist Thomas Dean!!

06/01 – This weeks specials!

Starters:
Taters & Stripes!!: Taters Tots w/Melted Cheese & Jalapenos $4
Add a Cold 16oz Red Stripe Beer for $3!
Tacos del Dia $10
Angry, Blue & Drunk Oysters w/Cucumber Pico & Spicy Crema $12
Entrees:
Spicy Ground Beef Burrito $12
The Southern Burrito: Crispy Fried Chicken & Spicy House made Slaw $13
Diablo Oyster Burrito: Crispy Oysters w/Pickled Jalapenos $13
Pescado Loco Burrito: Pan Seared Cod & Crispy Avocado $13
Loco’s Chile Relleno’s w/Ranchero Sauce & Queso…w/Crispy Fried Chicken or Ground Beef $14
Loco’s Spicy Truffled Mushroom Tostada w/Pico, Queso, Pepita Seeds & Crema $15
Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tostada over Rice
w/Pico, Slaw & 2 Cremas $17

05/05 – Cinco de Loco!!!!

This week its on...wow this Thursday...drink specials, food specials and several live bands!!!!

05/01 – This weeks specials!

Starters:
Baked Refried Bean & Cheese Dip, topped w/Ranchero Sauce $5
Crispy Avocado Salad w/Chopped Egg & Maytag Blue Cheese Vinaigrette $9
Open Faced Shrimp Quesadilla w/warm Gazpacho Sauce, Queso & Pico 11
Drunk, Angry & Blue Oysters w/Cucumber-Jicama Pico & Spicy Crema $11

Entrees:
Loco’s Chicken or Braised Pork or Mushroom Chimichanga over Rice, Refried Beans, w/Queso, Cilantro & Pico $13
Spicy Chicken Burrito w/Grilled Pineapple Pico & Loco’s Hot Sauce $13
Diablo Oyster Burrito: Crispy Oysters w/Pickled Jalapenos $13
Pescado Loco Burrito: Pan Seared Cod & Crispy Avocado w/Tomatillo Salsa $13
Loco’s Spicy Truffled Mushroom Tostada w/Pico, Queso, Pepita Seeds & Crema $15
Crispy Shrimp Tostada over Tortillas, w/Rice, Pico, Slaw & Tomatillo Salsa $16
Loco’s Grilled Carne Asada w/Pico, Peppers & Onions, Crema & Flour Tortillas $18

03/28 – Now Accepting Graduation Reservations!!

03/05 – This weeks specials!

Starters:
Arroz Loco: “Green Rice”, Refried Beans, Crispy Avocado, Queso & 2 Cremas $8
Pan Seared Calamari w/Tomatoes, Poblanos
Breadcrumbs & Queso Cotija $11
Loco’s Drunk, Angry & Blue Oysters w/Cucumber-Jicama Salad & Spicy Crema $11
Entrees:
Loco’s Chicken or Braised Pork or Mushroom Chimichanga over Rice, Refried Beans, w/Queso, Cilantro & Pico $12
Pescado Loco Burrito: Pan Seared Cod, Crispy Avocado, topped w/Habanero-Tomatillo Salsa $13
The Southern Burrito: Buttermilk Soaked, Spicy Cornmeal Crusted Chicken w/Sweet Potato Salsa w/a side of Hot Sauce $13
Loco’s Spicy Truffled Mushroom Tostada w/Pico, Queso, Pepita Seeds & Crema $15
Loco’s Spicy Crispy Oyster Tostada
w/Pico, Queso, 2 Cremas & Slaw $17
Fish Tacos Crispy Cod over Soft Corn Tortillas w/Pico, Cremas, Spicy Pickled Veggies, Beans & Rice $17

02/01 – Loco's Dinner

Loco Loco
STARTERS:
Chips and Salsa Corn & Flour Tortillas $5 Add Fresh Guacamole $5
Panko Crusted Crispy Calamari w/Cilantro Dipping Sauce $11
Nachos Locos: Crispy Chips, w/Red Beans, Poblanos, Chicken &
our 3 Cheese Mix topped w/Spicy Pickled Veggies $14
SALADS:
House w/Baby Greens, Queso Fresco, Toasted Pepitas & Citrus Vinaigrette $7
Ensalada Fresco w/Baby Greens, Queso Fresco, Plantains & Citrus Vinaigrette $9
Tomato & Avocado w/Chopped Greens, Queso Cotija & Truffle Vinaigrette $10
BURRITOS:
All Burritos contain Rice, Beans, Pico & Queso Fresco & are topped w/Chipotle
& Avocado Cremas, And can be made as Bowls, with no Tortilla Shells!
Our Classic…w/Grilled Chicken $12 or our House Braised Pork $12
Spicy Truffled Mushroom Burrito w/Sautéed Veggies & Chevre $13
Day at the Beach Burrito: Pan Seared Cod, Yucca Fries & our White Sauce $13
The Nola Loca Burrito: Crispy Oysters, Crispy Pork & Jalapeno Crema $13
The Gibson Burrito: Crispy Cod, Truffled Mushrooms & Grilled Tomatoes $13
Ranchero Loco Burrito: Crispy Pork, Fried Egg & Ranchero Sauce $13
Pollo Loco Burrito Grilled Chicken w/Plantain-Sweet Potato Salsa & Ranchero Sauce $13
Porko Loco Burrito: Our Braised Pork w/Grilled Pineapple Salsa $13
PLATOS:
Pollo con Queso: Grilled Chicken over Rice w/Pico, Avocado & Ranchero Sauce $16
Pork con Queso: our House Braised Pork w/Tomatoes, Poblanos & Mushrooms,
topped w/3 Cheese Mix & Jalapeno Crema $16
Phils Fave Porko Platter: Crispy Pork & Crispy Plantains over Rice & Beans
w/Pico, Queso, 2 Cremas, Lettuce & Tomatillo Salsa $16
Loco’s Enchiladas: 2 Grilled Flour Tortillas over Rice & Refried Beans
Topped w/3 Cheese Mix & Sour Cream: w/Truffled Mushrooms $15,
w/Braised Pork $16, w/Grilled Chicken $17
Our House Braised Pork w/Rice & Beans, Tomatillo Sauce & Chipotle Crema $16
w/2 Fried Eggs $17

20% gratuity included for parties of six or more
We gladly accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, & Checks w/ Valid I.D.
No Separate Checks Please.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies!!

01/15 – Follow the Loco on Twitter

twitter.com@monolococville

01/14 – New Specials

Loco’s Specials
Starters:
Loco’s Double Trouble Wings served with Grande’s Hot Sauce, Pickled Veggies & Maytag Blue Cheese Dressing $9
Coconut Crusted Shrimp w/Tamarind & Jalapeno Dipping Sauce $10
Loco’s Angry, Drunken Hama Hama Oysters topped w/Cucumber Pico $11
Entrees:
Braised Beef Shortribs or Mushroom Tamales over Rice & Refried Beans $12
Loco’s Chicken or Braised Pork Chimichanga over Rice, Refried Beans, Cheese & Pico $12
Phil’s Pulled Pork BBQ Tostada w/Loco’s House made BBQ Sauce, Pickles & Texas Pete Mayo $15
Crispy Shrimp Tostada w/Pico, Queso & Spicy Grilled Pineapple-Tomatillo Salsa $16
Tostada Loca: Crispy Oysters w/Pico Rice, Beans, Queso, Slaw & 2 Cremas $17
Loco’s Fish Tacos w/Rice, Beans, Pico & Spicy Pickled Veggies $17

01/13 – New Drink Specials!!

Loco’s Bebidas Especiales:
We know its chilly but warm up with our New Marg Flavors…Fresh Pineapple or Tangerine!!
The Lovely ‘Rita
Milagro Blanco, Hibiscus & Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice $9
Loco’s Liquid Sunshine Margarita
Wellness in a Glass!!…Corazon Blanco, Agave Nectar, Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice, OJ & Pineapple Puree $9
The Little J Margarita
Cazadores Blanco, w/Blood Orange & Blueberry Puree $9
The Blue Monkey (An Original!!)
Stoli Blueberry, Limeade, Blueberry Puree & Soda $9
The Rum-Rita Marg
Our Classic Marg made w/Appleton Gold Rum $9
The Guide
Tito’s Vodka..(awesomeness from Austin, TX!), Fresh Squeezed OJ, Blood Orange Puree & Soda $9
The Natural
Milagro Blanco, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime Juice $9
El Bueno Corazón Margarita
Packed w/Antioxidants!!..Corazon Blanco, Blueberry,
Raspberry Puree & Pomegranate $9
The Spice-a-Rita!!
w/El Jimador Blanco & Muddled Jalapenos!! $9
…try our new Rioja Wine…Ugarte 2007 Spain
$7gl $28 btl
…Red Stripe 16 oz Cans $4, Corona Light Cans $4 and Budweiser 16oz Cans $3!!!

01/03 – This weeks specials!

Loco’s Specials
Starters
Loco’s Crispy Chicken Wings tossed w/Grande’s Hot Sauce & Pickled Veggies $9
Loco’s Wedge Salad w/Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon & Spicy Blue Cheese Dressing $8 add Crispy Shrimp $11
Loco’s Coconut Crusted Shrimp w/Sweet & Sour & Spicy Dipping Sauce $10
Loco’s Angry, Drunken Hama Hama Oysters topped w/Cucumber Pico $11
Entrees:
Loco’s Grilled VA Sausage Burrito w/Poblano, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Relish & topped w/Spicy BBQ Sauce $15
Spicy Creamy Shrimp, Braised Pork or Spicy Mushroom Tamales served over Rice & Refried Beans $14
Grilled Truffled Mushroom Tostada w/Pico, Rice, Queso, Pepita Seeds & 2 Cremas $15
New Years Catfish: Crispy Catfish over Hoppin’ John, w/Braised Greens & Sweet Potato Salsa $17
Tostada Loca: Crispy Oysters w/Pico Rice, Beans, Queso, Slaw & 2 Cremas $17
Loco’s Fish Tacos w/Rice, Beans, Pico & Spicy Pickled Veggies $17
Loco’s Grilled Steak Filet Tacos w/Pico, Sour Cream Queso, Tomatillo Sauce & Grilled Flour Tortillas $17

12/28 – Loco Specials

Loco’s Specials
Starters
Loco’s Baked Layered Bean Dip $5
Loco’s Crispy Chicken Wings tossed w/Grande’s Hot Sauce & Pickled Veggies $9
Loco’s Angry, Drunken Hama Hama Oysters topped w/Cucumber Pico $11
Entrees:
Loco’s Braised Pork or Grilled Chicken Chimichanga w/Rice, Refried Beans, Pico, 3 Cheese Mix & Ranchero Sauce $11
Braised Beef Short Ribs Plato: served over Rice & Refried Beans, topped w/Pico & Poblano, Bacon & Caramelized Onions $14
Spicy Braised Pork Tostada served over Crispy Tortillas w/Cooling Cucumber Crema & House made Pickles $15
Pesacdo Loco Burrito: Pan Seared Cod & Crispy Oysters topped w/Ranchero Sauce $13
Grilled Truffled Mushroom Tostada w/Pico, Rice, Queso, Pepita Seeds & 2 Cremas $15
New Years Catfish: Crispy Catfish over Hoppin’ John, w/Braised Greens & sweet Potato Salsa $17
Tostada Loca: Crispy Oysters w/Shrimp Pico Rice, Beans, Queso, Slaw & 2 Cremas $17
Loco’s Fish Tacos w/Rice, Beans, Pico & Spicy Pickled Veggies $17

12/10 – 3 EXXXXtra Loco Nights!!

Monday: Loco's Wing Night
Tuesday: Taco Night
Wednesday: $10 Beer & Burrito Night

09/23 – Music on the Patio!!

On September 23...Thursday night the Loco will be closed for a private party until 930p...then open to the public to enjoy the band, The New Best Recipe!!...come and enjoy!!

09/15 – This weeks specials!

Loco’s Specials
Starters
Loco’s Baked Bean Dip: Layers of Tomatoes, Poblanos, Cheese, Refried Beans, topped w/Ranchero Sauce $5
Loco’s Poutine: Yucca Fries w/Poblano-Chicken Gravy & 3 Cheese Mix $8
Drunken, Angry & Blue Oysters: Our Buttermilk, Starr Hill Beer & Texas Pete Soaked Oysters, Coated in Blue Corn Meal & Flour, Flash Fried & topped w/Cucumber Pico & Jalapeno Crema $11
Crispy Avocado Salad w/Queso, Baby Greens & Deviled Egg $11
Entrees:
Spicy Truffled Mushroom Tostada: w/Rice, Pico, Queso, w/Toasted Pepita Seeds & 2 Cremas $15
Braised Pork Tostada w/Pico w/Rice, Beans, Queso, House made Pickles & 2 Cremas $16
Tostada Loca: Crispy Oysters w/Pico w/Rice, Beans, Queso, Tomatillo Sauce & 2 Cremas $17
Loco’s Grilled Chicken or Pork or Mushroom-Grilled Tomato Chimichangas w/Rice, Refried Beans, Lettuce, Pico, 3 Cheese Mix & Ranchero Sauce $17

09/09 – the Loco goes "Happy"

everyday from 5-7 the Loco is a little happier and its not an hour!!

09/09 – This Weekends Specials...while they last!!

Starters
Loco’s Baked Bean Dip: Layers of Cheese, Guac, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Poblanos, topped w/warm Ranchero Sauce $5
Yucca Fries w/Chicken Gravy & Queso $8
Drunken, Angry & Blue Oysters: Our Buttermilk, Starr Hill Beer & Texas Pete Soaked Oysters, Coated in Blue Corn Meal & Flour, Flash Fried & topped w/Cucumber Pico & Jalapeno Crema $11
Crispy Avocado Salad w/Queso, Baby Greens & Deviled Egg $11

Entrees:
Spicy Truffled Mushroom Tostada: w/Rice, Pico, Queso, w/Toasted Pepita Seeds & 2 Cremas $15
Braised Pork Tostada w/Pico w/Rice, Beans, Queso, Tomatillo Sauce & 2 Cremas $16
Tostada Loca: Crispy Oysters w/Pico w/Rice, Beans, Queso, Tomatillo Sauce & 2 Cremas $17
Loco’s Grilled Chicken or Pork Chimichangas w/Rice, Refried Beans, Lettuce, Pico, 3 Cheese Mix & Ranchero Sauce $17
Loco’s Fish Tacos w/Grilled Corn Tortillas, Rice, Red Beans, Pico & Pickled Veggies $17
Loco’s Carne Asada w/Rice & Refried Beans, Pico, Queso, Jalapeno Crema & Crispy Onions $19
Or Carne Grande!: Carne Asada w/Crispy Oysters $21


09/03 – This weeks specials

Loco’s Specials
Starters
Yucca Fries w/Chicken Gravy & Queso $8
Smokeys’ Baked Oysters: Pan Seared in Truffle Butter & Grilled Tomatoes & Baked w/3 Cheese Mix $9
Triple Fried Soul: Loco’s Masa Crusted Oysters, Jalapeno Goat Cheese Hushpuppies & Crispy Okra Pico w/Creamy “Gazpacho” Sauce $12
Entrees:
Spicy Truffled Mushroom Tostada: w/Rice, Pico, Queso, w/Toasted Pepita Seeds & 2 Cremas $15
Braised Pork Tostada w/Pico w/Rice, Beans, Queso, Tomatillo Sauce & 2 Cremas $16
Mole Loco Chicken Tostada w/Rice, Refried Beans, Pico, Queso, Crema & Caramelized Vegetables $17
Tostada Loca: Crispy Oysters, w/Rice, Beans, Pico
& Cod Ceviche $17
Loco’s Grilled Chicken or Pork Chimichangas w/Rice, Refried Beans, Lettuce, Pico, 3 Cheese Mix & Ranchero Sauce $17
Loco’s Fish Tacos w/Grilled Corn Tortillas, Rice, Red Beans, Pico & Pickled Veggies $17
Crispy Hama Hama (Washington State) Oyster Platter over Rice & Red Beans w/Jicama Slaw & Spicy Tomatillo Sauce $18
Loco’s Carne Asada w/Rice & Refried Beans, Pico, Queso, Jalapeno Crema & Crispy Onions $19 or
Carne Grande: Carne Asada w/Crispy Oysters!! $21

09/03 – Pacific Coast Oysters!!

The Loco has hooked up with a new fish retailer who is delivering us Fresh Hama Hama Oysters from Washington State...thx Tomas from Mas...these babies are so Fresh...Briny and Tasty!!

08/26 – wow...New York Times...

http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/virginia/charlottesville/71371/mono-loco/restaurant-detail.html

08/26 – Getting some nice reviews...thx!!

http://www.10best.com/destinations/virginia/charlottesville/downtown-mall/restaurants/mono-loco/

07/16 – BOO on the Oil Spill!!!

As a result of the oil spill in the gulf...we have significantly slowed down in our shrimp usage...hopefully this will be remedied soon!

On a good note we are getting really wonderful fresh oysters from the pacific coast...!!

07/15 – Local Loco!!

An aboundance of Fresh Produce will soon be enhancing the Loco menu...look for Fried Green Local Tomatoes, White Corn &
Vanilla Ice Cream with Fresh Berries...

and of course Va. Seedless Watermelons for our signature Margaritas and Mojitos!!!

join us and enjoy summers bounty!!

06/12 – Music on the Patio!!

The Loco welcomes back Jolie Fille to the Loco Patio...awesome Cajun, Punk Rock!! 1030pm!!

05/05 – Cinco de Loco

Craziness will ensue...2 Bands, Food Specials, Drink Specials...from 4p-2a!!

04/15 – Swing Piggy gets the Loco patio up and dancing!!

04/13 – Loco Tacos...every Tuesday.. check out the Menu!!

Loco Tacos: All Tacos are served on fresh, grilled Corn Tortillas w/Pico, Cilantro. Crema & Queso Fresco…
Mushroom Madness: Spicy Truffled Mushrooms & Toasted Pepita Seeds $4
The Veggie Loco: Crispy Avocado & Refried Beans $4
Porko Loco: Braised Pork w/Housemade Pickles $4
Porko Loco Dos: Crispy Pork w/Pickled Jalapenos $4
Pollo Loco: Roasted Chicken w/Refried Beans $4
Rancheros Locos: Roasted Chicken, Fried Egg & Ranchero Sauce $4.50
Camarones Diablos: Spicy Shrimp w/Pineapple Salsa $4.50
San Diego: Beer Battered Cod, Cabbage, White Sauce $4.50
Nola Loca: Crispy Oysters & Jalapeno Crema $4.50
The Rico Loco: Grilled Shrimp w/Pickled Jalapenos $4.50
…or do you want it Hard?!...Hard Shell Tacos:!
The Braised Pork & the Roasted Chicken are available
on Hard Shell Tacos!!
Other Items:
Crispy Yucca Fries w/Spicy Ketchup $6Loco’s Rice & Refried Beans w/Pico, Queso & 2 Cremas $7
Drink Special:
$2.50 Budweiser Drafts!!

Please let us know if you have any food allergies!!! *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness.
Check out www.monolocorestaurant.com or become a fan..
Mono Loco on Facebook…www.facebook.com/monoloco

04/04 – Easter Dinner!!

This Sunday night the Loco will be open as usual from 5-9pm...with a guest chef...come and enjoy your favorite dishes and look for some interesting specials!!

04/03 – The Best New Recipe brings its unique bluegrass mojo to the Loco!!

04/01 – Reservation Policy

Hey all...Mono Loco does take reservations for parties of 4 or more...and during the warm weekend nights of spring and summer, highly recommends you give us a shout first...call 434 979-0688...!

02/20 – Saturday - The New Best Recipe delivers a five-piece bluegrass bonanza. 10 pm, no cover.

02/16 – Luke Nutting (of 6 Day Bender) will play a Tuesday night show. 9 pm, no cover.

Luke Nutting (of 6 Day Bender) plays a solo set for all you taco fans . . . show starts at 9 pm. As always, no cover.

01/20 – NEW!! MONDAYS & TUESDAYS ARE LOCOS TACOS NIGHT!

Awesome tacos every Monday & Tuesday, 5-9pm. Starting at $4 each!

10/30 – Friday Night--Mister Baby Late Night!

Megan Huddleston & Co. supply the music . . . we supply the drinks. 10pm-2.

12/31 – This weeks Specials

Starters:
Loco’s Gazpacho w/Shrimp Pico $6
Crispy Yucca Fries w/Spicy Ketchup $6
Rice & Refried Beans w/Pico, Queso & 2 Cremas $7
Loco’s Fried Oysters: Panko Crusted Va. Oysters w/Shrimp Pico & Truffle Crema $11
Nachos Locos: w/Tomatoes, Poblanos, 3 Cheese Mix, Red Beans, Chicken & Spicy Pickled Veggies $14
Entrees:
Pollo Loco Burrito: Grilled Chicken w/Plantain-Sweet Potato Pico & Ranchero Sauce $13
Phil Fave Porko Platter: Crispy Pork & Crispy Plantains over Rice & Beans, w/Pico, 2 Cremas, Lettuce & Tomatillo Salsa $15
Loco’s Crispy BBQ Shrimp Platter
over Rice & Red Beans w/Cucumber Pico, 2 Cremas, Queso & Lettuce $16
Crispy Oyster Platter over Rice & Beans, w/Pico, Jicama Slaw & Tomatillo Salsa $16
Loco’s Chicken Enchilada 2 Grilled Flour Tortillas over Rice & Refried Beans, topped w/3 Cheese Mix & Sour Cream $16
Loco’s Steak & Eggs Platter: over Rice & Beans w/Peppers & Onions, Queso & Ranchero Sauce $17