We accidentally found this place after being turned from another restaurant nearby due to waiting. I am so glad it happened to us, because Lolola's food was great, beyond our expectations.
Menu del dia was about €16+ including bread and beverage. If I go there again for another Menu del dia, my choice would be paella (deep savary seafood taste), Sepio(soft and tasty, SO GOOD), and may flan (not too sweet which was good; I haven't tried other options). Their portion sizes are generous. We came out full, couldn't eat desserts so took them out in box.
We visited there the second time before we left Barcelona, because their Sepia dish was quite impressive. We tried more options by the Manager(?)'s recommendations. Pleasantly amazed by their dishes! Morcilla magauena (under hot baguettes)
Jamon iberico (under baguettes)
Calamares a la romana (tapas)
Sepia a la plancha (tapas)
Pulpitos a la plancha (tapas)
ALL of the above, FANTASTIC!!! Black blood sausage was a surprise to us with great flavor, because we would have never tried it without his recommendation. How surprising their Jamon with olive oil on tomato baguettes eased my palates when I was not used to and not a big fan of Jamon flavor. I've never had these soft, melting grilled seafood with no rubbery texture. Pretty amazing! Potatos and a little bit of mayo elevates the taste.
(We REALLY appreciated his special treatment for us on our second visit.)
It seems steak with potato fries and spaghetti (possibly, mixed sauce) popular to locals, too. You may get these somewhere else, but believe it or not, my husband who grew up with potato fries in U.S. said this was the best fries ever, fresh, crispy outside and soft inside.
Lalola is busy with locals, maybe with airbnb travelers nearby. Service is fast, friendly. If you can speak Spanish, it's a plus. If not, it's okay, they have some servers speaking English.
It's location is a bit away from major tourist spots, BUT worth to check out, I believe, especially when you are on the way to or from Parc Guell!
STRONGLY recommend this place for their flavor and pricing!!! read more