This May, The Loco Group opens new fast-casual Mexican spit-roasted chicken joint, Chico Loco in the heart of the Central Business District. Located on Amoy Street in the buzzy Telok Ayer area, Chico Loco Singapore is here to buck the eat clean trend, and shake up what it means to eat healthy. They are here to dish out dirty healthy plates – fresh, guilt-free comfort food that is irrevocably good for body and soul, and irresistible fare that chars, drips, smokes and sizzles. Forget eating clean. Chico Loco is here to serve up food worth getting dirty for.
Chico Loco Singapore – Mexican Spit-Roasted Chicken (No Fowl Play Here)
Grab some napkins and get ready to devour some seriously good chicken at Chico Loco, where the birds are always antibiotic-free, hormone-free, cage-free and organic-fed. A staunch advocate of working only with the best ingredients, Chef Jason Jones, Culinary Director of The Loco Group sources Chico Loco’s happy chooks from a second-generation local company for his ‘down and dirty’ Mexican-style spit-roasted chicken.
Chef Jason says: “Chicken is a primary protein that has been scandalised for far too long, where countless disappointed Singaporeans have dug into dry, rubbery, poor quality chicken, disheartened at their choice of main, and wishing they’ve ordered the beef instead. We’ve heard the cries for quality chicken that’s not only healthy and reared ethically, and created Chico Loco.” 
Before the chickens go on the spit, Chico Loco brines them for 10 hours in an umami solution featuring a touch of agave nectar. The chickens are then basted with a secret house blend of 11 herbs and spices including quintessentially Mexican ingredients like achiote, dried oregano and mustard powder for bold splashes of flavour. Over the course of an hour, the chickens are roasted before a naked flame for a luscious, smoky finish. The result? Moist, fork-tender chicken that is as tasty as it is healthy.
Perfect for single plates or sharing, the spit-roasted chicken comes in three sizes – Quarter ($9), Half ($17) and Whole ($32). A myriad of sides are available alongside the chicken such as rotisserie fat rice with tomatillos and sesame ($4), somtam-inspired Chicoslaw ($6) with mango and green papaya, and made-from-scratch flour tortillas ($1 each). Pick from five homemade dipping sauces to round off the meal ($2 each).
Chico Loco also offers dry rubbed lamb shoulder ($12 for 125g, $23 for 250g) as an alternative protein.
Chico Loco Singapore – Serving Up The New Fast Casual
Ubiquitous in global dining trend cities like New York City, Los Angeles and London, Chico Loco is paving the way to the rise of fast-casual concepts in Singapore, where there is ample demand for high- quality food served speedily at a reasonable price point.
Heralding a fresh dining movement that offers more bang for the buck, Chico Loco brings a chef-driven fast food concept that does not compromise on nutrition, ingredients or techniques. Perfect for those looking for lunch on-the-go, Chico Loco’s fuss-free concept solves peak lunch hour woes with made-to-order meals ready in just 10 minutes.
Beyond offering expedited access to restaurant quality food that does not burn the pocket, you are invited to dwell and dine in a lush, relaxed space designed for digging into hearty food in great company.
Chico Loco takes the outdoor courtyard into a heritage conservation shophouse, from custom banquette seating inspired by park benches and an array of green hanging planters that frame the space. An installed skylight adds warmth and depth to the heart of the restaurant, and details like exposed red bricks, terracotta tiles, and copper finishes lend an industrial, urban edge. The open kitchen is alive with culinary activity and scented with freshly baked tortillas, adding a buzzy, social dining atmosphere that tempts and invites you to linger.
Chico Loco Singapore – The Dirty Healthy Menu
At Chico Loco, salads are as nutritious as they are delicious. Introducing the Mexican Mixta ($11), a vibrant, fresh mix of romaine lettuce, cucumber and pickled onions, activated pepitas, crunchy tortilla strips, drizzled with yoghurt-based ranch dressing. Chico Loco will feature a weekly Salad Special ($13), with optional servings of pulled chicken or lamb at an additional $7 and $8 respectively.
Those hankering for a heftier meal can opt for the Lamb Burrito ($16) or the Huge Chicken Taco ($14). The former comprises of a hearty freshly baked tortilla teeming with spit-roasted lamb, chimichurri yoghurt, cheese, pickled jalapenos and cucumbers, rice, beans, quinoa and topped with chipotle harissa for extra oomph, and the latter brings on lashings of spit-roasted pulled chicken, chipotle mayo, guacamole, cheese and coriander – a flavour bomb piled into a warm, open taco.
Dessert fiends can enjoy the Super Natural Coconut Soft Serve ($6) with toppings of salted butterscotch and activated pepitas, fresh pineapple and agave or raspberry, anise and dark chocolate at a top-up of $1.
At Chico Loco, no MSG is used. All sauces and dressings are made with avocado oil that is rich in antioxidants and Oleic Acid, a healthy fat that enhances nutrients absorption. Instead of opting for sea salt that may have traces of micro-plastics, seasoning at Chico Loco is done with a dose of aged Himalayan salt that is generously loaded with minerals proven to be good for the body.
Chico Loco Singapore – Serving From Dusk To Dark
Early birds can grab a breakfast quickie at Chico Loco from 8am to 11am, taking their pick from dishes like Chicken & Egg Sanga ($12), Avocado Toast ($15) and Acai Bowl ($12). On the flip side, night owls can enjoy bar snacks like Nacho Fries ($13), and Chipotle Chicken Croquettes ($7) from 4pm onwards, best paired with Chico Loco’s wider selection of craft beers, organic wines and eco-friendly spirits.
After work drinks are a breeze at Chico Loco as they stock The Loco Group’s brand-new draught beers inspired by trips to Mexico and a wider selection of over 30 craft beers. Happy Hour takes place from 5pm to 7pm on weekdays.
Chico Loco Singapore – Make A Date For Dirty Healthy
Address: 102 Amoy Street, Singapore 069922 | Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Thurs), 8am – 12am (Fri) & 5pm – 12am (Sat). Closed on Sundays. | Tel: +65 9738 7828 (Whatsapp Only) | Website: www.chico-loco.com
