When recently visiting 30A, my wife and I joined some friends to visit some of the shops along Seacrest Beach. After roaming into a number of fun shops, we realized we were feeling up to a snack and drinks, and we happened across LaCo. The service and the food and drinks were good, and there was a nice ambiance to the place, too. The four of us immediately were seated at a bar during happy hour in the early afternoon when there were only a few people there. In fact, other than two people just leaving when we arrived, we were the only ones at the bar until just before we left. We arrived on a weekday afternoon just as happy hour was starting. Happy Hour prices included $2 off select wines and their house margarita, $1 off bottled beer, and discounted priced appetizers. My wife and I shared an order of Salsa Roja which included charred tomato salsa served with house friend chips. One of our friends ordered some blackened chicken wings, and both of our friends ordered drinks. Everyone was happy with what we ordered. LaCo stands for Latin Coastal as it is considered "30A's Latin coastal kitchen" with Latin-inspired lunch and dinner dishes with a coastal twist. The restaurant is located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach in Seacrest Beach. They operate on "beach time" and do not take reservations. Their published hours are daily from 11 AM to 9 PM with limited yet special priced happy hour menu from 3-5 PM and a full menu during the other times of the day. You can see their menu, photos, and more information about their restaurant as well as order online and sign up for news and updates at https://laco30a.com. While we do not head to 30A that often, if we head back to Seacrest Beach, we'll certainly consider another visit to LaCo, perhaps when the full menu is available. We recommend this restaurant to others wanting a unique taste and a filling snack or meal! read more

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LoCo in SeaCrest, Florida - Worth a stop. Stopped for lunch and tried their Latin-inspired ceviches. The Scallop Aguachile (Mexican-style chili water) was fresh, bright, and nicely spicy. The Seacrest shrimp ceviche (Peruvian-style) was equally fresh and delicious but milder and distinct. Guacamole with freshly fried crispy chips was excellent. Good service with attentive staff covering each other. Definitely recommend for fresh Latin-inspired food and drinks read more

LaCo - Seacrest Ceviche (sorry could not wait to dig in) - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

5 stars, no question. The food at LaCo is so good!! Tried the Peruvian ceviche, grilled fish taco and chicken quesadilla. All were delicious, though the quesadilla by itself was basic- it was the sweet mole sauce that made it pop. The ceviche had a perfect balance of sweet and savory with rich, deep flavor and a touch of heat. Loved the sweet potato and corn to balance out the heat. 10/10 will come back when we're in town again. read more

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Visited Laco Mexican Restaurant and loved everything we ordered. I got the veggie quesadilla which was so good, plus the chicken and veggie tacos with a side of black beans -- all super fresh and flavorful. We started with the queso (really tasty with a little spicy kick) and the salsa, which was super fresh. Portions are big, so the dips are perfect for sharing. The staff was friendly, attentive, and even helped us navigate around the city, which was so nice. It is a little pricey, but makes sense for the location. read more

LaCo - Quesadilla and taco - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

Ate here because it was super convenient and the menu looked good. Our service was excellent. My steak taco was good, but the lobster taco was some kind of mix of crab and lobster (not sure if it was imitation?) I had the basil strawberry margarita which tasted like a mix. read more

LaCo - Elote, steak taco, lobster taco and margarita - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

A great Thanksgiving buffet. Great selection, flavorful and fresh. The service was excellent. This was my first Thanksgiving dinner and I hope the same offering is available in future years. read more

LaCo - Killer Banana Pudding - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

We had lunch at LACO today and every time in the past that we have visited the most amazing part of Florida, the 30A (in my opinion), they have been awesome! This Mexican restaurant is special because of their menu, friendly service, and its location. They have a large dining room and a full bar. They serve Topo Chico and they have Coke products, including Coke Zero- my guilty pleasure. To start, we had the guacamole and their calamari rings, so good every time. I had a salad with pepitas, tomato, peppers, pomegranate, avocado, topped with tuna - cones with a light vinaigrette and my husband had tacos. The throwback and the Pastor are his favorites but there's also pork belly and lobster. Just so good. I've had their ceviche with leche de Tigre- pretty authentic. Everything at this place is great and their consistency in quality, freshness and friendly service is why we keep coming back. They are part of a restaurant family here in the Panhandle, of which we have tried several and they also do not disappoint, ever! Love you, LACO, see you next time, soon. Tomorrow? Why not. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a rainy beach day and were absolutely blown away by how delicious the food was. We started with margaritas and chips with salsa--both fresh and flavorful. I ordered the crab taquitos while my husband had the braised chicken enchiladas, and we shared street corn and black beans. Every dish was outstanding. Normally, we don't gravitate toward elevated Mexican food, but this meal completely won us over. Our server, Katelyn, was warm and attentive, and the restaurant itself strikes the perfect balance--beautiful and upscale, yet relaxed and welcoming. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Really amazing takeout experience here! We decided to picnic on the beach, and tacos were the best choice. The food was ultra authentic, the serving sizes were plentiful, and the ultimate rockstar of the evening was the street corn! read more

LaCo - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

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We ordered laco for takeout for a night in on a bachelorette and it was good. A bit pricey for what you get but it got the job done. The enchiladas were definitely my favorite with the shredded chicken, the chicken and shrimp fajitas were just okay and the hot sauces weren't very spicy or flavorful. read more

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Terrible all the way around. Waiter came to our table a grand total of four times. The food tasted okay, but the portions were very small! We went out to eat multiple times over the last week and this was the only restaurant we left hungry and the most expensive meal. We had our children with us and were clearly set in the "child" section. Which I can understand but the table behind me had 6-8 teens with no adult. I was hit in the head with a backpack while they were being seated. Then they were using profanity so loud and repeatedly I asked them to stop. I understand this is not in the restaurants control but what they could have done was not set us back to back as I was facing three empty tables all the same size. Overall the food was fair at best. Service was a joke, and then you add in the rude teens behind us... we will never be back. read more

Highly recommend LaCo! The service is amazing and the food is delish! I have a child with food allergies and they were so accommodating! Chips and salsa are amazing, taco salad was delish, even the rice and beans were so yum! read more

Average service, below average food. So bland and over priced. Margarita tasted like sparkling water with lime. Insanely overpriced for literally no flavor and small portions. read more

From the moment we walked in, everything about this experience felt special. The atmosphere struck that perfect balance between welcoming and elevated, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable meal. The food was nothing short of incredible. We started with the octopus ceviche, which was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced--tender octopus with bright citrus and just the right amount of heat. It was the kind of dish that immediately lets you know you're in the hands of a talented chef. We also ordered a variety of tacos, and each one brought something unique to the table. Every bite tasted thoughtfully crafted, with fresh ingredients and bold, well-executed flavors. It's rare to find that level of consistency across multiple dishes, but they absolutely delivered. What really stood out, though, was the attention to detail across the entire menu--even the kids' meals were clearly made with care and quality ingredients. It's not often you see that level of effort put into every plate, regardless of who it's for. The service matched the food perfectly--attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate. You can tell the team takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every interaction. All in all, an exceptional dining experience. Amazing food, top-notch service, and a chef who clearly knows how to create something special. We'll absolutely be back!!! read more

Food was good, not a fan of paying for chips and salsa at Mexican restaurant. Drinks were good. Staff attentive, good location, nice atmosphere. read more

Craving chips and queso (from Texas), looked on yelp to find a suitable option. Instead of searching "Mexican food", I knew better and searched "Latin food". Pretty good options with better priced queso than a place closer to where The Rosemary Beach Inn. Being the middle of a week in an off-peak season, there was only two other parties on the patio. The service was great with a laid back and attentive style. The salsa was good, the queso was okay. But they did the trick for me! Enjoyed a white sangria and a grilled shrimp taco. Appropriate music and great vibe! read more

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The food itself is pretty standard. Solid portions, all the menu items you'd expect from a Mexican food joint, etc. What really stood out to me was our waiter, Stone, who went above and beyond to take care of us. You're my boy, Stone! read more

We are on vacation and tried this place out for dinner as it was close to our air-bnb. Monday night, not real crowded, and we got seated right away. Then we waited... and waited... and waited. Ten minutes after being seated someone came by and apologized for us not being waited on yet. She took our drink order and assured us our server would be right with us. He came by after another 5 minutes and apologized that we had to wait. We ordered the empanadas, hot queso, and shrimp ceviche. The queso came out with a basket of chips, but had little to no flavor or spice. Another person (manager?) came over and asked how things were and I told her the "hot" queso had no spice. She apologized and said it should have been served either a side of hot sauce that could be added. She quickly brought out the side of sauce and apologized saying that she knew we had to wait longer than we should have to be waited on and that they would comp the queso (which they did). The ceviche and empanadas arrived soon after. The ceviche was a bit watery, but very tasty. Chunks of shrimp, avocado and pickled red onion provided a great flavor balance. It was served with a basket of chips. The empanadas (3) were served on a large bed of chopped slaw that paired nicely with the empanadas. The empanadas were a little too greasy for my taste, but had a nice tasty filling. They were also served with a very tasty avocado sauce. I asked for some additional hot salsa and we were brought a small bowl of a pineapple-habanero sauce that had nice heat and was quite tasty. All in all it was a satisfactory meal, but they need to focus a bit more on ensuring folks are served in a reasonable amount of time. The menu is a bit limited, but we would like to return and try some of the other dishes. Overall: Service - 6/10 Food - 8/10 Ambiance - 8/10 Value - 8/10 It's worth a try. We likely just had a less than good experience just from luck of the draw. read more

LaCo - Queso (with the hot sauce addition) - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

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Had a mid afternoon lunch here yesterday. Empanadas and tacos were great. Great atmosphere and ambience.

Guac was incredible, the crab quesadilla was great. Over good vide and price was worth every dollar compare to what you'll get at local places. read more

I love LaCo. I come every time I'm in Seacrest. Their queso is my absolute favorite queso of all time. I love the service, specifically Salina, she is the best. She is very attentive and always quick with all of the drinks and food. They have changed the ambiance a bit over the years, and I'm not a fan of the more modernized look that they have going now, but I do love how clean it is all of the time. They do a great job maintaining a clean space- bathrooms included. Oh- and they now serve La Crema fondues AT LaCo because they are owned by the same people. Talk about a perfect combo. Queso and margs for my entree- with chocolate fondue as my dessert?! It doesn't get much better than that. read more

My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch after arriving in Seacrest Beach. We were tired and hungry after a long drive, and it wasn't yet time to check-in. To start, we ordered chips and salsa. My husband became obsessed! Best salsa he's ever eaten! He then ordered 2 tacos - 1 lobster and 1 shrimp. Rave reviews, especially for the shrimp! I had an order of their Brussels sprouts - so good - and a chopped salad. We loved it so much that we went back the next day for dinner. Hubby informed me that the fish tacos are even better than the lobster ones! He can't wait to visit there a few more times during our stay. read more

We have been coming to LaCo for a few years now & always love it. Amazing dips, tacos, & margs. Came tonight & tried some new dishes by recommendation from our server Trevor & they were SO good. His service was top notch & we will definitely be asking for him when we come back in! read more

From beginning to end my friends and I enjoyed everything. There was a group of four of us and I don't feel that we had to wait long at all the food was great and the drinks were even better. I personally never send food back but 2 of my friends sent food back and there was no fuss from the staff over it. I would definitely go back here! read more

LaCo - Lobster taco and street corn. - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

This place is an OUTRAGE. Mid food my 2 quesadillas were 77 dollars because they auto gratuity us 20% for only 4 people PLUS they wanted more tip by also saying "suggested tips" on the bottom wanting me to tip more money than my food cost. This food was not worth 77 dollars and with 4 people there should be no auto gratuity especially without saying anything. Rip off. Adding on... I'm sure you all can read the comment from the manager I would like to address a few things. First, the manager blatantly just admitted that we were treated differently with a different service because we "look" younger. We were NEVER ID, we are all 21 just because we didn't want to drink we had an added charge because we look younger? I'm sorry I wanted to enjoy an alcohol free lunch but instead was priced differently because of my looks. Oh also... so sorry I did forget the 9 dollar strawberry lemonade that was not worth 9 dollars, and my friends 5 dollar Coca Cola that was from the fountain (could've gotten a cheaper drink anywhere else). Best regards, don't come here. read more

The food for lunch was not that great, the shrimp tacos say they have slaw - it's lettuce basically. Very bland compared to our experience 3 years ago. The staff also was kinda of rude. Our drinks were not good and when she added sweetener she said that's a true Fresca but any I've ever had didn't taste like old carbonated water. Would not recommend and will not be back. read more

A vacation staple for our family!! We have been coming here on day 1 of our vacation since before the new name! The chips and queso are hands down the BEST I've ever had!! Chips are thin and the queso has so much flavor!! Crowd pleaser for my family of ten! It's a little overpriced but everything on 30A is! Food pics below but try the street corn as well!! no pic of the corn but ya gotta try it! read more

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Unbelievably disappointing experience. Food was bland, lack any flavor. Our table ordered burrito bowls, salads, and tacos and none of it was good. I kept adding sauce to it hoping it would help. My margarita was terrible, tasted like sprite with fake lime and no tequila in it. It was carbonated for some reason. Insanely overpriced for terrible food - do not recommend for any reason. read more

We were craving some Mexican food so we decided to try this popular beach spot called Loca. It was located right near our Airbnb and it was only a five minute walk away, so it seemed extremely convenient. Upon entering, we were sat, however we did not see or waiter for almost 30 minutes. When we finally saw our waiter, we were able to order everything: drinks, the queso, a chicken, quesadilla, a steak burrito, and some chocolate fondue. The food did nothing to make up for the lack of service. It was holy. The queso did not taste like anything spectacular, in fact, I think it might be a below average queso. The steak burrito my request, so nothing to complain about there. The chicken quesadillas was a little plain. The chocolate fondue might have been there best offering!! It was a huge portion of chocolate with lots of dippers!! Although the food was average we gave a low rating because issues with the waiter persistent throughout the whole meal. My water was never refilled once and it was impossible to even find the guy to pay the bill. Thankfully, the owner did stop by to clear some plates when we finished our appetizers and meals, since our waiter did not. The ambiance was what you would expect of a Mexican / Latin American restaurant. read more

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We had a good experience here. The tacos were really tasty, and the service was friendly and prompt. Our experience in the area was that the restaurants tended to feel like tourist traps, but LaCo provided a legitimately good experience. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, and they have some good beers on tap as well. This was one of the better restaurants we dined at while visiting the 30A area. read more

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Classic Margs for two after strolling & window shopping. Such a cute lil pocket of sunshine.

Not super expensive, good drinks, good food. Will be coming back when we vacation here annually

We were so happy to come across this restaurant on our first night in the area as the staff was friendly, the food was delicious and they had an extensive cocktail menu. We had apps and drinks while we waited for our to-go food and it was such a perk to be able to take our cocktails to go as the 30A beaches are open container friendly! The guac 30A style was so flavorful and the hot queso was the perfect amount of spice. Their tortilla chips were thin, crispy, and salty which was perfect. Everyone loved their entrees and we ate the leftover dips throughout our weekend. read more

food is very bland and mid. service is nice waiters are kind. ambiance is good. The food is just a very big let down.

I actually thought it was great. Everything from the shishito peppers to the throwback tacos to the calamari were super fresh and yummy!! Also highly recommend the frozen margarita with the sangria! read more

I ate here several years ago and thought that I didn't need to return but decided to pop in after a walk for lunch. I'm really glad that I did. Met the new head chef who is super personable but also made my meal DELICIOUS. I had two tacos--the throw back and chicken with a side of haricot verts (something I didn't expect to see but I needed some greens and they are sooo good). I also ordered the street corn that was already great but got even better when I squeezed some lime over it. read more

This place is close to Alys Beach ! It's nice and clean. The food was good and the Agua Fresca was amazing!!! read more

LaCo - Crab Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

I arrived and didn't see the wrong door sign, it also says pull on the door so just made an inference. A worker came up to the door and very loudly and obnoxiously banged on the no entry sign. I am a short person and didn't see the sign and after she banged she closed the blinds. Came off as very rude and unprofessional will never come here again. read more

Food was great I got The mahi tostadas were fantastic the best fish tostadas I have ever had tomatoes cheese pineapple and coconut sauce it was excellent. Service was fast and direct. The ambiance was fresh and clean. I really enjoyed this place house margarita on rocks was very refreshing read more

LaCo - Mahi mahi tostada - Latin American Near Me - Seacrest Beach, Florida

I was really excited to try this restaurant because I had never had seafood Latin American fusion. I had the lobster quesadilla and a side of the street corn and I was very impressed with both! However my family got burritos and two of them left feeling sick. It could have been many things that contributed to that but it was one of the reasons I deducted a star. It was a cute restaurant and a lot bigger than I thought it would be and it's located in an active spot with markets and live music. Another reason I deducted a star was for the service. I felt like our server did not want to be there because she was short with us and forgot a few things that we had to ask for a couple of times. read more

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