A Boston-born favorite, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar plans its Nora opening
- Jake Nicholas
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Boston favorite, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar is officially opening its first Florida outpost, bringing its famous tacos, fresh oysters, and crushable margaritas to West Palm Beach’s Nora District early next year — bringing a vibrant, neighborhood-style hangout built for laid-back lunches, pre-game margarita runs, and nights that stretch long past sunset.
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar got its start in Boston back in January 2015, when owner Mike Shaw launched the first location in South Boston (often called “Southie”). From the get-go, Loco stood out as a “funky neighborhood joint,” pairing Baja-style tacos and fresh-shucked oysters with a robust tequila and cocktail program — all served in a lively, reclaimed-wood, brick-and-beam space with a central vintage-tile bar that quickly felt like a summer escape.
Its arrival is another layer of momentum for the Nora District, where historic warehouses have been reimagined into a walkable hub that’s rapidly evolving into one of West Palm Beach’s most magnetic destinations.
The neighborhood already has a strong foundation with homegrown favorites like Sunday Motor Co. Café and Celis Juice Bar, sitting alongside nationally recognized names like Warby Parker, [solidcore], and H&H Bagels.
As Loco prepares to open, the team is actively hiring for its first West Palm Beach crew. Loco is looking for energetic, hospitality-first staff for all front-of-house roles—including bartenders, servers, hosts, and bar backs—and will host an onsite job fair on Wednesday, December 10 and Thursday, December 11 from 12–3pm and 5–8pm. Interested applicants can reserve an interview slot by emailing Chris Hill at chill@locotacoshops.com
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