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    LOQUI

    4.5 (186 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Beef Birria Bowl
    Keisha B.

    First experience at Loqui and really enjoyed it. Enjoyed how menu isn't overwhelming and restaurant provided good customer service. Ordered the Beef Birria Bowl and had simple ingredients that were fresh and not over flavored (or full of preservatives and etc). I really appreciate bowl came with your choice a chips, flour or corn tortillas. Went with the flour and were good; nice treat and accompaniment to the bowl. Enjoyed healthy flavorful options Loqui offered and would recommend.

    Nicole Diane M.

    We wanted something fast-casual that still felt healthy, thoughtful, and genuinely delicious. Vibe / Space: Located in a shared space with other shops and eateries, it's airy and relaxed with plenty of indoor seating plus a large patio. Easygoing, neighborhood-friendly energy. Order / Standouts: The mushroom bowl is a standout. It's earthy, satisfying, and perfect with all the sides (beans, rice, guacamole). Don't skip the seasonal cantaloupe drink--refreshing, lightly sweet, and clearly made with care. Service: 10/10. Warm, kind, and generous without feeling rushed. Good For: A quick, casual bite when you want something nourishing and high quality. Price / Value: Expect ~$20+ per person for a bowl and a drink, which feels fair given the freshness and execution. Parking: Paid lot across the street (first hour free) plus free street parking nearby. The area feels safe and walkable if you need to park a bit farther. What It's Known For / Buzz: Loqui has a loyal following for its produce-forward bowls, house-made tortillas, and rotating seasonal beverage. Pro Tip Always ask about the seasonal drink--it's worth it.

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    Roch B.

    The eloquence. The locquaciousness. The absence of locust. It's all irrelevant as it regards finding groovy Mexican food. LOQUI brings it. We had a couple of BOWLS: Chicken and pulled pork. The meat was well-seasoned and reasonably tender. Nice combo of guac, onions, that cojita cheese often found on Mexican dishes, plus tasty pinto beans. The CHIPS are killer; crunchy and hot. I had to kinda look for this joint; craftily tucked away into a corner of the Market area - just south of the theater. When presented with paper bowls, plastic forks and chuck-it-yourself serving trays, I tend to shy away. I didn't prejudge it though and was glad I didn't...this was a good, quick and quality meal for a decent price. Factor in that they offer a couple of options of BOTTLED ICE COLD BEER and this was a winner.

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    Darlene D.

    Yum! Loqui is a cute Mexican restaurant located in the busy Runway Playa Vista. Its aesthetic is very modern with bold accents. I love the bright orange marigolds strung around the restaurant. Their menu is pretty straight forward offering tacos, bowls, sides, chips and beverages. Even though the menu is straight forward, they do offer some unique types of tacos and bowls. They have an achiote chicken, mushroom, pork conchita and more! I got the achiote chicken taco and a pork conchita taco. The tacos are big, stuffed with goodness. Both tacos were delicious; full of flavor and fresh ingredients. I would come back to try their spicy garlic shrimp taco and their beef birria taco.

    Carnitas bowl, Birria bowl, hibiscus margarita, lime margarita
    Victoria A.

    This place is alright! It's inside of a food hall, that's part of a plaza that has restaurants, shops, a movie theatre, a grocery store, and medical offices. The entire area is nice, but be warned that the parking is quite expensive in the attached structure, with not many options to validate. The food is good quality, but not that flavorful. It's on the pricier side, and I wouldn't rush to return, but I'd say check it out if you're already there. :)

    Nicole D.

    Love Loqui. Fresh ingredients, food's always made and seasoned right. Love their agua frescas. One of my go-to spots in Playa Vista.

    Jie G.

    We were attracted by the bigger than average size tacos on Google and decided to give it a try. We ordered four kinds of tacos including: - pork cochinata (very spicy) - beef birria (a bit spicy) - achiote chicken - spicy garlic shrimp (a bit spicy) Overall I like the shrimp most followed by the chicken. They are not as moist as beef or pork but I likes crisp and clean flavor complimented by shredded veggies. The other two meats are full of juice and can be greasy if you are not into fat. The portion size is ok. $7 per taco is definitely in the expensive side but hey this is playa vista. The flavors are a modern take on the taco. If you are looking for legit down to earth traditional tacos, this place is not for you.

    Guacamole with chips and cotija cheese on side salsa
    Hector N.

    Ima be honest my thoughts on this place was giving chipotle but I had to step out my comfort zone and try something new safe to say I actually really like it I invite my friend all the time since he loves trying new places I heard of this place because of my client at work he actually told me this place is really good so I'm here today ! Food was great service was excellent very friendly and parking get validated at cvs or somewhere else because they no validate but my score is 10/10 I will be back for more

    Birria tacos
    Danya F.

    I had a wonderful experience at Loqui this past weekend. Tucked inside the Runway Marketplace, Loqui has indoor and outdoor seating available. We sat outdoors which made for the perfect Sunday atmosphere. The service was great! Kind employees and a quick turn-around. I ordered the CHICKEN TACO and split two BIRRIA TACOS. I loved both of them! The chicken had a kick to it, and the birria was rich and incredible. You HAVE to try their flour tortillas-- thin, crisp, and perfect. I am so excited to come back!

    Chicken taco
    Nicole D.

    Ate here over the weekend before seeing a movie. I ordered two chicken tacos - they were very filling! Good flavor, a little spicy, which I enjoyed. Service was fast. They had a long line to order but it moved quickly and the tacos came out fast. They have indoor and outdoor seating, tucked into the shops at Playa Vista. It was nice to have a quick healthy food option instead of a sit down meal at the surrounding restaurants.

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    Great fast casual modern Mexican concept - like a nicer Chipotle, if you will. Inexpensive, no frills and delicious! Would come back again.

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    Would you consider putting the breakfast tacos on the all day menu so we can still order it but it doesn't extend the hours so there isn't additional overhead? I'm really sad they are gone 😭

    As much as we would like to it would just complicate things during the lunch and dinner rush. On Friday we added a new veggie taco and 'hopefully' can add shrimp 7 days a week which is still pushing it for our team.… 

    Is it true there are no more breakfast tacos? I will cry

    That is correct;( Unfortunately we just weren't selling enough for it to make sense to keep doing.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, as long as you don't order flour tortillas.

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