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vato loco 

a crazy gangster.

usually of hispanic origin. you will spot one when you see a guy with big kakhi pants with a wife beater ;may have a button up shirt over with only the top button buttoned; on and a guadalupe chain around their neck. also wear bandanas ;usually blue, black, or red; and sunglasses. also idolize tupac and godfather.


usually have a girlfriend who draws her eyebrows on.
just look at any of the "homies" figures

"man look at that vato loco in LA"
vato loco by muralee July 6, 2005

Vato Loco Boyz 

Vato Loco Boyz (Also known as "VLBs", "Spanish Disciples", "SDs" or "Loco Boyz") is a criminal street gang from Wichita, Kansas whose main hood is the northside of Wichita, although members can be found all throughout the city. VLBs are the largest latin gang in Wichita. The majority of this street gang is Mexican but also has quite a few whites, blacks, and native members. Their main rivals are "Surenos" (From the "Lopers" set) from the Plaineview area which is located on the southside of Wichita. Other known rivals include "Playerz For Life" aka. PFLs, and "Northside Gangstaz" aka NSGs, who share the northside of town with the Vato Loco Boyz. Their colors are black & white. Symbols include the devil's pitchork, the star of david, the number "22" and the three pointed crown. Commonly associated with the Gangster Disciples aka GDs (Chicago Folks based gang).
Jose: "What's up fool? let's go to the the northside and get some tacos from that one spot on 21st street."
Beto: "Nah fool, there's too many "Vato Loco Boyz" over there ese. I don't have my gun on me either. I hate them and those pinche mayates fool!"

vato loco 

Originated in Mexico is the traditional mexican gangster who stays true to his heritage, altough incorporating new content to his lifestyle never forgets about his origins and has major respect for his likings.
"Puro vato loco" crazy gang banger... "PURO VATO LOCO" denotes hispanic origin, then "CRAZY GANG BANGER" states now he is related with chicanos as well.
vato loco by SILENT LOCO September 11, 2007

Vato loco 

VATO LOCO it means a crazy dude or a crazy guy

used in some movies with Mexicans or gang bangers

Vato = dude

Loco= crazy

spanish is spoken diferently then english but still means the same
Hey holme tell your bitch that im a vato loco 4 eva

pinche vato loco = damn crazy dude
Vato loco by Vatoloco4life March 17, 2010

A Vato Loco 

A Vato Loco is someone who goes against what Childs For Humanity does, The Gang was originally started by Romeo but now is run by head leader Tyrese. There color is Blue.
Jamal: Tyrese why you spit out the muffin?!
Tyrese: I’m a Vato Loco
Romeo: This why you not a Childs For Humanity fool!
A Vato Loco by Edgerin October 15, 2018

vato loco 

a Mexican who is calm, but society makes him feel like living with disregard to his life, and it shows. Mexicans who gives up on society, are a vatos locos for EVER.
I'm a vato loco for ever.
vato loco by Marioo July 16, 2008
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