Black Rock restaurant Taco Loco closes after 40 years

Taco Loco, a longtime staple in the restaurant scene within Bridgeport”™s Black Rock community, has announced its closing.

In a Facebook message, restaurant owner Miguel Tomasio acknowledged Taco Loco”™s opening in 1982 and relocation to Black Rock in 1989, adding that the establishment became an intergenerational favorite.

“From your parents bringing you to Taco Loco has a child, to your first date, to your engagement, to your children, and now your grandchildren,” Tomasio said. “We have lived life with you and you with us, enjoying your company every step of the way.”

The restaurant”™s final day of operation is April 29 and its location at 3170 Fairfield Ave. will be taken over by Parchados en La Fonda, a Colombian-focused eatery. Taco Loco will continue to operate its food truck catering business.