Loco Moco
Searching for the best loco moco in San Diego? The Loco Moco is the ultimate Hawaiian comfort food and a must-try when visiting Breakers for brunch in Encinitas. Our authentic version features a juicy, hand-formed hamburger patty served over a generous bed of fluffy white rice, smothered in rich, savory brown gravy, and crowned with a perfectly fried egg with a gloriously runny yolk. This beloved dish originated in Hilo, Hawaii in the late 1940s at the Lincoln Grill and has become a breakfast and brunch staple across the Hawaiian islands. At Breakers, we're proud to serve the best Hawaiian brunch in San Diego's North County. Whether you're visiting from Leucadia, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, or Oceanside, our Loco Moco delivers authentic Hawaiian comfort food right here in Encinitas.
Ingredients
hamburger patty, white rice, brown gravy, fried egg
Allergen information
Contains: gluten, eggs
What is loco moco?
Loco moco is a traditional Hawaiian comfort food dish consisting of white rice topped with a hamburger patty, brown gravy, and a fried egg. It originated in Hilo, Hawaii in the 1940s and has become a beloved breakfast and brunch staple. Try the authentic version at Breakers in Encinitas.
Where can I get loco moco in San Diego?
Breakers Hawaiian Restaurant at 481 Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas serves authentic loco moco as part of our Hawaiian brunch menu. We're the top spot for Hawaiian breakfast in San Diego's North County, serving Leucadia, Cardiff, Carlsbad, and Del Mar.
What does loco moco mean in Hawaiian?
Despite sounding Spanish, 'loco moco' was coined in Hawaii. 'Loco' was the nickname of a regular customer at the Lincoln Grill in Hilo where the dish was invented, and 'moco' was added because it rhymed. It's now one of Hawaii's most iconic dishes.
Classic Hawaiian comfort food - hamburger patty, gravy, rice, and fried egg
481 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
Try Loco Moco at Breakers in Encinitas
Located at 481 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. Near downtown Encinitas, Scripps Hospital, and Moonlight Beach.