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Flaco's

Item: Flaco's
Author: Chelle Koster Walton

Price Range: $

10Best Says

A longtime amigo of Mexican loving diners in Naples, Flaco's, which ironically translates to "Skinny's," fattens you with a wide variety of traditional dishes. Additionally, the menu lists a number of vegetarian dishes plus steaks and seafood. To stay skinny, order the house or Caesar salad. But if you are looking for Mexican comfort food, the choices are rife: loaded nachos, quesadillas, corn tortilla soup, black bean soup, hominy and pork soup, chimichangas, enchiladas, burritos, chili relleno, tamales, tacos, fajitas, pollo mole and combinations platters. For dessert, try the flan or banana chimi cheese cake.

Address:

2371 Vanderbilt Beach Rd #710
Naples, FL 34103
239-261-7672

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11am-3pm,; 5pm-10pm
Fri: 11am-3pm,; 5pm-10:30pm
Sat: Noon-10:30pm
Sun: Noon-10pm

Website:

flacosrestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Chelle Koster Walton
Naples Local Expert

Mexican: "For an appetizer or light lunch, try the seafood medley ceviche on a tostado."

Best for Mexican Because: Flaco's was one of Naples' first Mexican restaurants and remains popular with the locals.

Main Menu
- Award Winning Pelican Wings
  Pick Your Order Size
  6 for: $7.95
  
  12 for: $13.95
  
  18 for: $17.95
  
  24 for: $22.95
  Boneless Wings
  Tender strips of chicken breast. Tossed in your favorite sauce and served with larry's homemade bleu cheese dressing and celery.
  
  $8.95
  
  Loaded: $10.95
  50 Larry's Wings - Party Size
  
  50 delicious wings served with larry's homemade bleu cheese dressing and celery. ($39.95)
- Appeteazers
  
  Larry's Paradise Calamari
  
  Seasoned and flash fried, served with basil-mustard aioli and homemade marinara. ($9.95)
  
  Chicken Balls
  
  Weve made a lot of unhappy chickens serving these little spicy bites. ($5.95)
  
  Mango Mussels
  
  Fresh pei mussels, sautéed with butter, rum, tomatoes, fresh jalapeños, mango and cilantro. ($9.95)
  
  Key Konk Fritters
  
  We think it should be spelled like it sounds! All-white conch meat mixed with herbs and spices. A local favorite, lightly fried and served with delicious pineapple-coconut salsa. ($7.95)
  
  Island Hummus Trio
  
  Even non-vegetarians will love this! A selection of classic, pesto and sundried tomato hummus served with lemon and pita chips. ($7.95)
  
  Fried Mozzarella
  
  You love 'em, so we have 'em! Fried sticks of creamy mozzarella served with homemade marinara. ($5.95)
  
  Naples Nachos
  
  House-fried tortilla chips covered with melted nacho cheese, black olives, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños and sour cream. ($7.95)
  
  Larry's Skins
  
  Four seasoned and fried potato skins loaded with cheddar, bacon and scallions. Served with seasoned sour cream. ($6.95)
  
  Chesapeake Crab Dip
  
  Amazing, unique, only at larry's! Maryland blue crab, artichoke hearts, garlic and cheeses baked until golden. Served with lemon and pita chips. ($12.95)
  
  Larry's Spicy Taco Queso Dip
  
  Taco meat, spiced cheese, tomatoes and fresh jalapeños. Served with our house-fried tortilla chips. ($9.95)
  
  Caribbean Ceviche
  
  Fresh shrimp, scallops and calamari marinated with lime, cilantro and spiced rum. This one you gotta try! ($10.95)
- Larry's Raw Bar
  Florida Gulf Coast Oysters
  The shucking reason people come here!
  
  $10.95
  
  $16.95
  Our Daily Selections
  For a shell of a good time! Half dozen market price dozen market price.
  Peel & Eat Shrimp
  Steamed in our secret broth.
  
  Every Day!(36-40 Per Pound): $9.95
  
  Every Day!(36-40 Per Pound): $18.95
  
  Indulge!(21-25 Per Pound): $12.95
  
  Indulge!(21-25 Per Pound): $23.95
  Steamed Clams
  Steamed till they come out grinning.
  
  $10.95
  
  $16.95
  Clams on the Half
  Fresh middleneck clams shucked to order. Served with our homemade cocktail sauce.
  
  $9.95
  
  $6.95
- Soups
  
  Konk Chowdah
  
  Key west is surely jealous! Spicy, red and deliciously wonderful. ($5.95)
  
  Larry's Chili
  
  Con carne that is! Topped with cheese, onions and cumin sour cream. ($6.95)
- Salads
  Seaside Caesar
  Fresh romaine, croûtons, parmesan and house made dressing. Served with our tasty garlic bread. Fresh catch.
  
  $7.95
  
  Add Rib-Eye: $8.00
  Floribbean Jerk
  
  Grilled jerk-seasoned chicken breast atop crisp lettuce with cheddar, tomatoes, cucumber, mango, toasted coconut and spiced rum-mustard dressing. ($12.95)
  
  Jimmy the Greek
  
  Large mixed green salad tossed with oregano-lemon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoncini and a dollop of hummus. Served with a warm pita. ($10.95)
  
  Spiced Rosemary Chicken
  
  Grilled rosemary-marinated chicken breast atop mixed greens tossed with a spicy chipotle dressing, tomatoes, orange segments and crispy onion straws. ($13.95)
  
  El Taco
  
  Giant flour tortilla bowl filled with chilled iceberg lettuce topped with chili, pico de gallo, cheddar, onions, fresh jalapeños, cilantro and sour cream. ($11.95)
- Pizza
  
  Larrys Thin Crust Pizza
  
  12"' thin crust pizza made with the freshest ingredients & baked to order ($9.95)
  
  Larry's Thick Crust Pizza
  
  12'' thick crust pizza made with the freshest ingredients & baked to order ($12.95)
  
  Additional Toppings
  
  Pepperoni, sausage, bacon mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives. Plus if you can think of it and we have it, you can have it! (Priced accordingly) ($1.00)
- Sandwiches
  Seaside Snapper
  
  Freshly seared with caribbean spices, topped with grilled tomato, green onion and curried ginger mayonnaise. ($13.95)
  
  Smoked Turkey Club Wrap
  
  Who you callin' turkey? Flour tortilla filled with thinly-sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, smoked gouda and ranch dressing. ($7.95)
  
  Buffalo Chicken Wrap
  
  Crispy fried chicken, tossed with hot wing sauce, served in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato and blue cheese dressing. ($7.95)
  
  Mediterranean Wrap
  
  Healthy but good! Flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, feta, sundried tomato hummus, greens, cucumber, tomato and kalamata olives. ($10.95)
  
  Grouper Reuben
  
  If you love grouper and like reubens, this is perfect for you! Prepared with island coleslaw instead of sauerkraut and spiced rémoulade. ($13.95)
  
  Real Reuben
  
  Thinly-sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, spiced rémoulade (which is fancy 1000 island dressing) and swiss grilled on marbled rye. ($10.95)
  
  Crab Cakes
  Authentic maryland-style with lump blue crab and our secret spices served with spiced rémoulade.
  
  Sandwich: $11.95
  
  Make-It-A-Meal Platter Two Large Cakes, Steamed Veggies and Island Rice: $18.95
  Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork
  
  Slow roasted pulled pork, simmered in our secret house made BBQ sauce, topped with smoked gouda, island coleslaw and crispy onion straws. ($10.95)
  
  Fresh Grouper
  
  Choose from: fried with tarter sauce, grilled with basil aioli or blackened with curried ginger mayonnaise. ($15.95)
  
  Philadelphia Freedom Cheesesteak
  
  Remember that song? Eagles fans will love this! Choose from shaved prime rib or chicken, topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and peppers and provolone. ($10.95)
  
  Ribeye
  
  Larry's famous 8-ounce steak sandwich, grilled to your liking, served on our tasty garlic bread, topped with our secret housemade steak sauce mayonnaise and crispy onion straws. ($13.95)
  
  The Big Kahuna
  
  A trophy fish on a bun! A GIANT whitefish fillet fried to perfection and served on a kaiser roll. Hope you're hungry. ($12.95)
- Burgers, or Chicken, or Turkey
  
  Bacon, Blackened & Blue
  
  Dredged in blackening seasoning, topped with blue cheese, bacon and blue cheese dressing. ($10.95)
  
  Sicilian
  
  A preparation you can't refuse! Your choice of meat served with marinara, melted provolone, and fresh basil atop a garlic grilled bun topped with parmesan cheese. ($10.95)
  
  Smokehouse
  
  Just like a campfire! Mesquite grilled, topped with smoked gouda, sautéed onions, onion straws and housemade BBQ sauce. ($10.95)
  
  Southwest
  
  Jerk seasoned, topped with ghost pepper cheese, fresh jalapeños and chipotle mayonnaise. ($10.95)
  
  Triple Cheese
  
  Freshly grilled, topped with melted cheddar, blue cheese, smoked gouda and basil aioli. ($11.95)
  
  Buffalo
  
  You knew we'd have this one! Served drippin' with hot sauce and blue cheese. ($11.95)
  
  Ground Rule Double
  
  Double your pleasure with two times the protein of your choice! Topped with melted cheddar, goat cheese, bacon, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, seared spinach, sundried tomatoes and mustard aioli. ($19.95)
- Sliders
  
  Buffalo Chicken
  
  Tossed in hot sauce, topped with blue cheese dressing and served with a pickle. ($8.95)
  
  Hamburger
  
  Freshly grilled, topped with cheddar and served with a pickle. ($9.95)
  
  Pulled Pork
  
  Slow roasted pork simmered in our housemade BBQ sauce, topped with island coleslaw. ($9.95)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  Homemade with blue crab, served with spiced rémoulade and crispy onion straws. ($10.95)
- Baskets
  
  Grouper
  
  Grouper. ($16.95)
  
  Oyster
  
  ($14.95)
  
  Fried Shrimp
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Fried Clams
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Chicken Fingers
  
  ($8.95)
- Fan Favorites
  Olde English Fish & Chips
  
  It must be authentic with an 'e' on the end! Coldwater cod battered and fried. Served with tartar sauce, fries and island coleslaw. ($11.95)
  
  Famous Key West Mahi Tacos
  
  Two flour tortillas filled with grilled fresh mahi, lettuce, delicious pineapple- coconut salsa, diced tomato and jack cheese. ($14.95)
  
  Catch of the Day
  
  We are in florida, right? Check out the board for this "it doesn't get any fresher" featured fish prepared grilled, blackened or jerked. Served with steamed veggies and island rice.
  
  Black Beans & Rice
  A larry's signature item! If you've never had it, you gotta try it! Served with garlic bread. Add fresh catch.
  
  Plain: $8.95
  
  Add Ribeye: $8.00
  Chicken Burritos
  
  Famous and popular for a reason! Two giant, hand-rolled burritos filled with seasoned, slow cooked chicken topped with melted cheese and our homemade black beans. ($11.95)
- Sweet Things
  
  Fried Cheesecake
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Brownie & Ice Cream
  
  Yum. ($5.95)

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