Loco’s Pizza is a newly opened Saudi restaurant that offers American-style dishes inspired by the ’80s cartoon “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Each of the four main characters in the cartoon preferred certain types of pizza toppings. Donatello’s favorite was topped with chicken, mushroom, green pepper and tomato. Leonardo’s favorite was onions, black olives, green pepper and mushrooms. Michelangelo’s preference was pepperoni, ham, pineapple and jalapeno, while Raphael opted for pepperoni and Italian sausage.
Loco’s Pizza is owned by four Saudi siblings who have brought their passion for pizza-making to Jeddah. Their pizzas come in varieties such as pepperoni, supreme meat, turkey, chicken, four seasons, four cheese, margherita, BBQ and spicy.
Some dishes feature a Mediterranean and Saudi twist, with thin layers of tomato sauce and oregano on top, as well as local spices and mozzarella.
One of their signature creations is volcano pizza — a customer favorite — which is topped with fresh Lebanese sausage, hot sauce and cheese. The dish is suitable for both lunch and dinner.
Loco’s Pizza also offers an array of side dishes, including lasagna, spicy chicken wings, potato wedges, cheesy garlic bread and volcano sausage bread. For sweets, the chain has a simple, single choice: Chocolate marshmallow pizza.
Loco’s Pizza is located on Helmi Koutbi Road, Al-Zahra district, Jeddah. Delivery is also available on applications including Jahez, Hungerstation, ToYou, Mrsool, The Chefz and Careem. For more information, visit the store’s Instagram account @locos.pizza.
Where We Are Going Today: Loco’s Pizza
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Where We Are Going Today: Loco’s Pizza
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Go Greek’ in Jeddah
- The dark blue-and-white-themed story with pink bougainvillea tucked in corners gives off a nice, cool, fresh vibe
While doomscrolling on social media before bed one night, my phone flashed a post about a brand new place called Go Greek that had just opened in Jeddah. I saved it like I always do, but quite unusually, I did not conveniently forget about it.
So, a few days later after dinner my husband and I drove to one of the new hot spots in town, La Paz Plaza, which houses Jeddah’s Go Greek store.
It was crowded with the queue spilling out of the doors — but rightfully so, because when we got our hands on the yogurt bowls, it was clear why: They were seriously so good! It makes you want to go back for more.
The dark blue-and-white-themed story with pink bougainvillea tucked in corners gives off a nice, cool, fresh vibe.
The store has four large vending machines, each with two flavor options.
You can sample the flavors before you fill your cup depending on your appetite. You are then guided to the next station to choose toppings, with myriad options ranging from different kinds of berries and tropical fruits to seeds, granolas and crumbles.
I went for the dark chocolate and vanilla cup, and my husband chose the pineapple and coconut-flavored cup, which tasted remarkably like pina colada. The yogurt was fresh, rich and creamy, with the berries giving it the right kick of tanginess, while the chia seeds and granola delivered the perfect texture and crunch.
Payment is done by the gram, weighed right in front of you.
On another counter, they also have plain, Lotus Biscoff and honey-flavored yogurts. I bought a few grams from each to have it at home the next day; and the Lotus Biscoff and honey-flavored ones are indulgent on their own, with no toppings needed.
Staff members are polite and attentive, and the service efficient. It is definitely worth a visit.
