LocoL

"Locol is back after a years-long hiatus and serving soul food hits from chefs Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson. Snag a seat among the sea of Watts locals and dig into $8 burgers, $3 foldies, and barbecue brisket, tofu, or fried chicken sandwiches for $10 each. Dessert brings a springy 7-Up cake. While Locol has had plenty of media coverage in the past, this version seems to be one that has resonated the most with the neighborhood." - Matthew Kang

"Reopened as a nonprofit focusing on community outreach, with plans to expand their efforts." - Eater Staff

"Chefs Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson have revived their Watts restaurant Locol with a new menu that includes an affordable cheeseburger. Costing only $8, the cheeseburger is served on a brioche bun and topped with cheese, pickles, and a special house sauce." - Rebecca Roland

"The chefs from Alta Adams have reopened Locol in Watts as a casual soul food spot that also operates as a non-profit providing vocational training. The menu resembles a fast-casual version of what you’ll find at Alta (one of our favorite restaurants in South LA), with dishes like braised oxtails, BBQ tofu, and collard greens. A few items from the original Locol menu, like bean and cheese “foldies," have stuck around, too." - sylvio martins

"Locol, a fast-food restaurant in Watts, has been a beacon for the oft-overlooked Los Angeles neighborhood since 2016. Now led by chefs Daniel Patterson and Keith Corbin, Locol offers soul food like browned barbecue ribs, fried chicken, collard greens, and red beans with rice. It operates as a job-training incubator for those aged 14 to 24, offering opportunities in short stints. The soul plates are substantial and fulfilling, aiming to be an everyday dining destination for South Los Angeles. Its screen windows bring in a constant breeze of summer air. Address: 1950 East 103rd Street, Watts, CA, 90002." - Eater Staff