Mexican Restaurant in Lake Havasu City
Locos Bar & Cocina

Two locations. Family recipes. Fresh ingredients since 2021.

Where Being A Little Crazy is OK.

Swanson Location

Restaurant Row
150 Swanson Ave
Mon-Sun 11-9

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Northside Location

London Bridge
3620 London Bridge
Tues-Sun 11-9

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Private Events

What to Order at Locos Bar & Cocina

A plate from a Mexican restaurant with sliced steak topped with sauce, grilled peppers and onions, Mexican rice with corn, refried beans with cheese, tortillas, and lime wedges on the side.

Lisa’s Picado Plate

$24

Tender skirt steak or chicken marinated in homemade ranchera sauce with peppers, onions, and jalapeños.
Named after co-owner Lisa Marquez.

A stone bowl filled with grilled chicken, shrimp, chorizo, avocado, cheese, grilled vegetables, and a red sauce.

Molcajete

$45

A sizzling stone bowl of shrimp, grilled chicken, tender steak, and chorizo layered with queso fresco and house-made salsa. Add lobster +$20

A plate of bacon wrapped shrimp topped with melted cheese, olives, pineapple, and vegetables sits in front of a bottle of Don Julio tequila on a restaurant table.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

$28

Four shrimp wrapped in savory bacon and pineapple served with a salad of avocados and tomatoes.

A steak taco topped with sliced avocado, chopped onions, and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla with a lime wedge—classic flavors you'll find at any great Mexican restaurant.

LBC Taco

$8

Our house taco: double soft corn tortillas with carne asada, cheese, cilantro, and fresh avocado.

A plate of chunky guacamole with diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños, served at a Mexican restaurant on a wooden table with tortillas and lime wedges in the background.

Tableside Guacamole

$24

Fresh, made-to-order guacamole prepared right at your table.

A grilled steak garnished with rosemary, served with Mexican rice and refried beans topped with jalapeño slices on a decorated brown plate at a vibrant Mexican restaurant.

El Vaquero

$60

12-15 oz Harris Ranch Ribeye with chorizo-infused beans and our mouth-watering ranchero sauce.

A man and woman in swimwear smile at the camera at a crowded outdoor lakeside event, with boats, people, and a lively Mexican restaurant scene in the background.

From a Goodwill Ten Speed Bike to Two Restaurants

Jesse, born in Mexico, and Lisa, born in Los Angeles, met and started their family at 18.

Their first mode of transportation? A ten-speed bike from Goodwill — with Lisa 8 months pregnant riding on the handlebars.

Thirty years and three kids later, they opened Locos to share their love of Mexican culture through recipes passed down for generations.

“Where being a little crazy is OK!”

— Jesse & Lisa Marquez

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Why Lake Havasu Chooses Locos Bar & Cocina

Made From Scratch, Every Day

Everything starts with Grandma’s recipe.

Our house salsa is made fresh daily from a generations-old family recipe that came with Jesse from Mexico, ask for it by name and taste the difference homemade makes.

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, we press and cook our tortillas in-house on a comal.

You’ll smell the fresh masa before you see it.

Most Lake Havasu restaurants open a bag.

We roll up our sleeves. That’s the difference between a Mexican restaurant and a family kitchen that happens to have a dining room.

All-Day Breakfast

Start any time of day with huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, or our house machaca made from hand-shredded beef with eggs, peppers, and onions.

Unlike most Lake Havasu restaurants that cut breakfast off at 11, we serve the full breakfast menu from 11 AM to 9 PM, every single day.

Coming off the lake at 3 PM? Breakfast.

Date night and you want chilaquiles at 8? Breakfast.

Add a Lisa Lisa’s Paloma and make it brunch any hour of the day.

Cocktails, Beer & Bar at Locos Bar & Cocina

A glass of liquid with a lime garnish and a bottle of liquor.

Jesse’s Cadillac Margarita

Casamigos Tequila,
1.7 oz Grand Marnier,
agave gold, and lime.

A glass of grapefruit-colored cocktail with ice and fruit garnishes sits in front of Milagro Tequila and Aperol bottles; text lists ingredients for "Lisa Lisa’s Paloma.

Lisa Lisa’s Paloma

Milagro Tequila,
Aperol, Sprite,
fresh grapefruit and lemon.

Named After the Family.
Made From Scratch.

Jesse’s Cadillac Margarita and Lisa Lisa’s Paloma aren’t just menu items… they’re named after the two people who built this place.

Every cocktail at Locos starts with real ingredients: fresh lime, quality tequila, and recipes that took years of “testing” at family parties to perfect.

Our bar pours a full tequila selection, handcrafted margaritas, Mexican beers, and signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else in Lake Havasu.

Whether you’re cooling off after a day on the lake or starting the night before dinner, grab a seat at the bar and let us make you something worth talking about.

Both locations. Full bar. No shortcuts.

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Best Margaritas in Lake Havasu City

Jesse’s Cadillac MargaritaSIGNATURE $17

Casamigos Tequila, 1.7 oz Grand Marnier, agave gold, and lime.

Lisa Lisa’s Paloma SIGNATURE $14

Milagro Tequila, Aperol, Sprite, fresh grapefruit, and lemon.

El Classico Old Fashioned $17

Angels Envy Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, agave gold, spritzed orange.

Oaxacan Sunset Old Fashioned $16

Mezcal Tequila, orange Angostura Bitters, agave gold, flamed orange.

Smokey Mezcal Paloma $16

Mezcal Tequila, fresh grapefruit, agave gold, and lime.

Classic Margarita $15

Patrón Silver, fresh margarita mix, agave gold, and lime.

The Piña Playa $16

Tequila, fresh pineapple, agave gold, and lime.

Fresca Sandia $16

Tequila, fresh watermelon and cucumber, agave gold, and lime.

Besos de Jamaica $16

Milagro Tequila, hibiscus, agave gold, and lime.

Cucumber Caliente $16

Tequila, fresh cucumber, infused habanero, and lime.

Mas Mango $13

Tequila, fresh mango, Triple Sec, and lime.

Sandia Martini $15

Vodka, fresh watermelon, agave gold, and a splash of lime.

Mexpresso Martini $15

Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Liquor 43, espresso, and agave gold.

Bloody Maria $10

Tequila, Bloody Mary mix, Worcestershire sauce, and lime.

House Margarita $10

Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh margarita mix, and lime.

Mexican Candy Shot $9

Tequila, lime, watermelon pucker, and mango.

Pink Señorita $16

Tequila, lime, and fresh strawberries.

Blue Moon · Blue Van · Budlight · Budweiser · Corona · Corona Light · Corona Premiere · Coors Banquet · Coors Light · Dos Equis · Dos Equis Amber · Lagunitas IPA ($7) · Michelob Ultra · Miller Light · Modelo Especial · Modelo Negra · Pacifico · Shock Top · Stella · Tecate · 805 Blonde Ale · 805 Cerveza

Bud Light · Coors Light · Michelob Ultra · Modelo

High Noon $7
Truly $6
White Claw $6
Heineken Zero $5
Ultra Zero $5

Host Your Fiesta With Us

Indoor Elegance at Swanson.
Outdoor Vibes at Northside.

Swanson Indoor

Our private dining room at the Swanson location seats up to 40 guests in an elegant setting, with chandeliers, custom table arrangements, and a dedicated space away from the main dining room.

Ideal for anniversaries, corporate dinners, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations.

We’ll build a custom menu around your group and handle everything from setup to cleanup.

Plan Your Event at Swanson
A dimly lit Mexican restaurant dining room with black tables and chairs, set with glasses and napkins, chandeliers overhead, and decorative wall art and curtains.

Northside Outdoor

Our outdoor patio at the Northside location hosts up to 60 guests with open-air seating just minutes from London Bridge.

Perfect for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and casual gatherings that call for cold margaritas under the Arizona sky.

Same family recipes, same handcrafted cocktails, just with a sunset and a breeze.

Plan Your Event at Northside
Outdoor patio with palm trees, string lights, wooden tables and chairs, a gray outdoor sofa, and a fire pit, with a few people seated in the background.

Locos Bar & Cocina has Two Locations in Lake Havasu City

Locos Bar and Cocina – Northside

Address:

3620 London Bridge Rd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

Contact

(928) 466-9960
[email protected]

Hours

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 11AM – 9PM

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Locos Bar and Cocina – Swanson

Address:

150 Swanson Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

Contact

(928) 732-0522
[email protected]

Hours

Monday – Sunday: 11AM – 9PM

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locos Bar & Cocina in Lake Havasu City

Locos serves authentic Mexican food — not Tex-Mex. Owner Jesse Marquez was born in Mexico, and the recipes at both Lake Havasu locations have been passed down through his family for generations. You’ll find traditional dishes like machaca, chilaquiles, carne asada, and our signature Molcajete alongside house favorites like Lisa’s Picado Plate. Everything is made from scratch daily, including our legendary Grandma’s Salsa.

Our most popular dishes include the Molcajete ($45) — a sizzling stone bowl of shrimp, grilled chicken, steak, and chorizo — and Lisa’s Picado Plate ($24), named after co-owner Lisa Marquez. The LBC Taco ($8) is our house taco and a local favorite, and the El Vaquero ($60) is a 12-15 oz Harris Ranch Ribeye for special occasions. Ask for Grandma’s Salsa on the side — it’s the thing regulars never skip.

Both locations serve the same family recipes and handcrafted cocktails, but there are a few differences. The Swanson location, on Restaurant Row (150 Swanson Ave.), is open seven days a week and has an elegant indoor private dining room for up to 40 guests. The Northside location is near London Bridge (3620 London Bridge Rd), open Tuesday through Sunday, and has an outdoor patio that hosts events for up to 60 guests. Northside also carries burgers and sandwiches that aren’t on the Swanson menu. Same family, same kitchen standards — just pick your setting.

Absolutely. Locos is family-owned and family-friendly at both Lake Havasu locations. We have a kids menu, high chairs, and the kind of atmosphere where nobody looks twice if your toddler drops a chip on the floor. Jesse and Lisa raised three kids of their own — they built Locos to be the kind of restaurant where families actually want to spend time together.

Yes, both Lake Havasu locations accept reservations. Call the Swanson location at (928) 732-0522 or the Northside location at (928) 466-9960. Walk-ins are always welcome too, but during peak season and weekends we recommend calling ahead — especially for groups of 6 or more.

Yes — Locos serves the full breakfast menu from 11 AM to 9 PM, every day we’re open. Huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, machaca, and breakfast burritos are all available any time. Most Lake Havasu restaurants cut breakfast off at 11. We don’t. Come off the lake at 3 PM and order chilaquiles — that’s exactly what we’re here for.

Both locations have a full bar with handcrafted cocktails, a tequila selection, Mexican beers, and signature drinks you won’t find anywhere else in Lake Havasu. Try Jesse’s Cadillac Margarita or Lisa Lisa’s Paloma — they’re named after the owners and made with fresh ingredients. We also serve non-alcoholic options including horchata and agua frescas.

Yes. Our menu includes vegetarian options and several naturally gluten-free dishes, such as tacos on corn tortillas, fresh ceviche, and our Tableside Guacamole. If you have specific dietary needs or allergies, let your server know and we’ll work with you, most dishes can be adjusted. Our tortillas made in-house on weekends are corn-based and gluten-free.

Our salsa is made fresh every single day from Grandma’s recipe — a generations-old family recipe that Jesse brought from Mexico. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays we press and cook our own tortillas in-house on a comal. The rest of the week we use high-quality tortillas, but weekends are when you want to come for the fresh ones. You’ll smell the masa before you see it.

Yes! We have two different event spaces across our Lake Havasu locations. The Swanson location has an elegant private indoor dining room that seats up to 40 guests, perfect for anniversaries, corporate dinners, and milestone celebrations. The Northside location has an outdoor patio hosting up to 60 guests, ideal for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and casual gatherings. Both offer custom menus and full bar service. We also do drop-off catering for groups of 20 or more.

Yes. Locos Bar & Cocina is owned and operated by Jesse and Lisa Marquez, who opened the first location in Lake Havasu City in 2020. Jesse was born in Mexico and the recipes come directly from his family. This isn’t a franchise or a chain — it’s two people sharing the food they grew up eating. Their story starts with a ten-speed bike from Goodwill and ends with two restaurants on opposite sides of town.

Both locations run specials throughout the week. The best way to stay updated is to follow us on Instagram or join our VIP text list for first access to specials, events, and new menu drops. Text LOCOS to [GHL number] and we’ll send you a free appetizer offer for your next visit.