Charcoal Loco

Charcoal Loco is a South American restaurant on Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley, Perth, with a menu built around charcoal-grilled meats, seafood, share plates and substantial sides. The menu includes individual mains such as porterhouse, rib-eye, wagyu rump, lamb ribs and chargrilled chicken, along with steak and chicken sandwiches, tiger prawns and loaded fries. Several dishes are served with chimichurri, barbecue sauce, salad or a choice of side, giving diners plenty of ways to build a meal around the grill.

For groups, the sharing menu is the main draw. Boss Junior is designed for three and combines porterhouse steak, lamb ribs, beef short ribs, boneless chicken Maryland and beef sausage with rice, salad, chips, bread and dips. Chicken Fiesta serves two to three with boneless chicken, chips, salad, pickles and three dips, while the larger Flame Grilled Trio is intended for up to six and brings together steak, beef ribs, lamb ribs, forequarter chops and chicken. The surf and turf options pair rib-eye with grilled tiger prawns, with the larger version also including lobster, corn, salad, chips, garlic bread, rice and dips.

The broader menu works for a more casual meal, too. Entrées include char-flamed corn, barbecue wings, croquettes, garlic bread, jalapeño bites, a mezze platter and mozzarella sticks. Sides range from mashed potatoes and coleslaw to chilli-mayonnaise chips and charcoal-smoked rice. A selection of chimichurri, mayonnaise, chilli mayonnaise, garlic and hummus is available for dipping or adding to grilled dishes. Drinks include mango, strawberry and chocolate shakes, along with non-alcoholic options such as lemonade, peach iced tea, watermelon drinks and strawberry fresca.

Families are catered for with chicken nuggets and chips and a junior grilled sausage, while the share platters make the menu suitable for larger gatherings. Individual steaks, sandwiches and chicken dishes also provide straightforward choices for a smaller meal. The website does not provide detailed information about the dining room, service style or the people behind the restaurant, but it does list online ordering, delivery and pickup. Charcoal Loco is rated 4.4 from 469 Google reviews, according to the supplied venue facts.