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Is Komodo Loco Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Denton, TX)

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As of September 2026, Komodo Loco is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Komodo Loco's own site showed stale 2017 content, but a Yelp listing updated in September 2026 showed active reviews and current hours.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The Food Paradise episode "Howdy, Texas!" featured Komodo Loco, spotlighting its Asian-Southwestern fusion menu of shareable sushi, ramen, and bao buns. Komodo Loco is a restaurant and cocktail bar founded in 2016 by three Denton natives, operating at 109 Oakland St in downtown Denton, according to a Yelp listing for the business. Komodo Loco's own website (komodoloco.com) still displayed older 2017-dated content as of a 2026-09-08 check, but a Yelp listing updated in September 2026 showed active customer reviews and current hours of Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., closed Sunday, according to Yelp.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 18, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Howdy, Texas!
What was featured
Asian-Southwestern fusion sushi, ramen, and bao buns
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Komodo Loco

Frequently asked questions

Is Komodo Loco still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Komodo Loco is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Komodo Loco after Food Paradise?

The Food Paradise episode "Howdy, Texas!" featured Komodo Loco, spotlighting its Asian-Southwestern fusion menu of shareable sushi, ramen, and bao buns. As of September 2026, Komodo Loco is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Komodo Loco located?

109 Oakland St, Denton, TX 76201. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Komodo Loco?

Season 18, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Howdy, Texas!”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

Komodo Loco's own website (komodoloco.com) still displayed older 2017-dated content as of a 2026-09-08 check, but a Yelp listing updated in September 2026 showed active customer reviews and current hours of Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., closed Sunday, according to Yelp. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Komodo Loco still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The Food Paradise episode "Howdy, Texas!" featured Komodo Loco, spotlighting its Asian-Southwestern fusion menu of shareable sushi, ramen, and bao buns. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
109 Oakland St, Denton, TX 76201
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
komodoloco.com

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