Taco Loco Celebrates Tenth Anniversary; Shakopee Customers Rave

It's been ten years since the Mendez family opened Taco Loco at 1555 1st Ave, and their homecooked Mexican food has won a lot of love from Shakopee residents.

Hundreds of people responded to Taco Loco's Facebook announcements about their 10th anniversary celebration on Sunday.

"We took a liking to TL back when your Dad started calling me "gringo" after your opening," wrote Steve Cornish. "We have moved 25 miles away and still come in regularly."

During the celebration, kids ate free, tacos were sold for $1 and Taco Loco unveiled a new mural.

Here's some other praise the restaurant received from customers on its Facebook page:

• Well if we're going for the length of time enjoying great food from the Mendez family, I think i might have this one. I rememberAurelio Mendez Jr. bringing me Mama's famous tamales from the Glencoe restaurant back in like 98. Though No need for recognition I will continue to enjoy quality goodness!
• 14 years of bomb food from my Mexican familia
• Favorite family ever. Seeing this pic makes me miss your dad. I've tried 4 other Mexican places in Pasadena, CA since I've gotten here. Good stuff but nothing beats Taco Loco.
• Congrats on 10 years!! Great food, great service.
• You guys are the best! Not just in MN either! Love the taco loco fam!
• Looking forward to March 24th. Congrats again for all of the years of excellent service. Some of the best food I've ever had.