Justin was an absolutely amazing server!! My husband got the empanadas and with Justin's recommendation I got the cioppino. Can't recommend this place enough. The first empanada couldn't wait for the picture. read more

Lola's At The Cove - Cocktail Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

The food and service is fuego good service‼ The server Justin C. was on point and gave us good service! read more

I've been wanting to try out Lola's since we live nearby, and once I found out they had happy hour specials, that was our sign to try it out! (I'm a sucker for a deal) My husband and I sat at the bar and the barstools are gorgeous and extremely comfortable. I hate hard seats and these have tons of cushion. The bartender was great and I was delighted to find out they had house wine options for only six dollars during happy hour. My husband had a beer which he really enjoyed and we also tried the chicken skewers which were incredible. We enjoyed our happy hour and can't wait to come back for a full night out with friends. The patio looked awesome and had groupings for multiple parties to enjoy time together so as it cools down we will be coming back in with friends for sure! read more

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My husband and I visited La Quinta for the weekend. We were on a time constraint and wanted a good lunch. Lola's popped up only 5min from our resort. Loved the ambiance and decor. Modern, cool, and welcoming. We sat at the bar and received service quickly. Everything we got was recommended by the bar tender. Yummy stuff! Empanadas were flavorful and umami. The beef skewers were BBQ just right with great seasonings. & topped off with a cool cucumber drink (I forget the name). But over all delicious food, I can see this place being extremely popular for dinner. read more

I'm still trying to find the kindest words to say about this restaurant, but honestly, I can't. I have nothing against the service or the food, but the way management handled this situation was extremely disappointing. My friends and I came here to celebrate my best friend's bachelorette party. We initially tried calling to make a reservation, but we were told to book through their website, which we did a few days in advance. Before arriving at the restaurant, the friend who made the reservation called before 9 PM to let them know that we would be arriving later than expected. I also tried calling to let them know we were running late. These were multiple phone calls, and no one answered. Mind you, both of us work in hospitality, so we understand that there is typically a grace period for reservations. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted by one of the servers, who informed us that they had already closed at 9 PM. The server also told us that the manager had tried to contact us before our reservation to let us know that they closed that early. However, we did not receive any phone calls, emails, or other communication whatsoever. When we asked to speak with a manager, the server told us that the manager had already left at 6 PM. After a long back and forth about the situation, we asked the server if we could at least get a drink from the bar. He told us, "You guys can ask the bartender." Honestly, as someone who also works in the industry, having a guest ask the bartender themselves whether they can still order a drink is incredibly unprofessional. There should be better communication and ownership from management and the staff in situations like this. After doing some digging, I found out that their hours had been changed to 9 PM about nine months ago. This brings me to a few questions: 1. Why hasn't the website been updated properly, and why were we even able to book a 9 PM reservation if the restaurant closes at 9 PM? 2. After a reservation is made, shouldn't guests be notified immediately if the restaurant's operating hours have changed? 3. Why should I have to search through a social media post from nine months ago to find out that the restaurant changed its hours? I'm not even looking for anything from the restaurant by writing this review. I simply want to bring awareness to anyone who doesn't live in the area and is planning to visit. I work at a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, so I understand the standards and expectations that come with hospitality. Mistakes happen, but it's how you communicate and handle those mistakes that makes the difference. Please do better. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Amazing service. All the food was delicious! The empanadas had a nice flaky crust. The paella was delicious and deep flavored. The chicken in it was soft and amazing. read more

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Went to Old Town and was pleasantly surprised to see that Tequilas was gone and a new restaurant was opened here! (Tequilas was never a favorite). My husband had empanadas, I had beef skewers with saffron rice, and our friend had Ahi tacos. We had avocado fries for the appetizer. My friend didn't like the tacos, but my husband and I really enjoyed our dishes! The avocado fries were delicious! The food was plated beautifully, and our server was extremely good! It's so much better than the past, where the Tequilas servers acted like they were doing you a favor. The re-decorating was nice too. Definitely coming back! read more

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Great place for a night out in La Quinta Village. The place feels upscale yet casual at the same time. Romantic setting with soft dim light but not too dark. Food is really good and best to be shared. - beef skewers (5/5): really tasty but the yellow rice is the star as it's super tasty and cooked to perfection - sishito peppers (4/5) - avocado fries (4/5) - paella (4/5) - comes with plenty of seafood (muscles, clams, fish, shrimp, scallops) and sausages. Plenty of outside seating in the nice patio. read more

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Didn't know what to expect here, everything tasted delicious. The Peruvian Chicken Skewers were super juicy, and the rice was flavorful. The Brussels Sprouts were honestly addictive. Loved the Ahi Street tacos, so fresh and full of flavor. The Manchego & Fig combo was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The Grilled Rib Tips were tender with a nice smoky flavor, and the Paella was hearty and really hit the spot. The Papaya Quinoa added a lighter, refreshing touch, and the Empanadas were warm, flaky, and so good. For dessert we ended with Churro Vanilla Ice cream which was the perfect sweet finish. Everything was so good, would definitely go back. read more

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Old Town La Quinta just got a major upgrade! The hot NEW tapas spot everyone's been talking about is finally here - Lola's at the Cove, and let me tell you, it lives up to the hype. The girls and I came for a dinner date and were completely blown away. The ambiance? Chef's kiss. Beautiful decor, vibey lighting, and the perfect setting whether you're planning a romantic date night or a full on girls' yap session. Indoor and outdoor seating, you can't go wrong here. Since it was a warmer evening we opted to sit inside but outside had live music so no matter where you sit, you'll catch a vibe. And the hospitality did not go unnoticed. Shoutout to Cameron, our server, who was so lovely and super attentive all night. Really great service here and we were impressed with how quickly each dish came out. Service was definitely 5/5. For those of you who haven't been yet, the menu is tapas style (small bites to share) so you can try a little bit of everything...dangerous for someone like me who wants it ALL lmao. Here's what we ordered: Baja Ceviche - insanely fresh shrimp & mahi mahi with cucumber, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, and avocado. We kept going back for this one all night. 5/5. Lola's Chicken Empanadas - slightly softer texture than expected, but sooo flavorful and perfect for sharing. 4/5. Ahi Tostadas - fresh, bright, and balanced with just the right kick from the chipotle mayo. 5/5. Avocado Fries - the MVP. Crispy, addicting, and paired with sauces that we couldn't stop dipping into. I will order these EVERY time. 5/5. Brazilian Steak Skewers - perfectly marinated with chimichurri and a great savory balance to all the seafood. 4/5. And don't skip the cocktails....we ordered pomegranate mojito and a cucumber cooler. Both were a 5/5. Each drink was refreshing, gorgeous, and dangerously easy to drink. High five to the bartender because these drinks rocked. Safe to say, Lola's exceeded our expectations and already has us planning our next visit. My tips are 1. Definitely make a reservation, they are the hot spot in old town right now (rightfully so). 2. Come with the mindset that it's an experience and is a little pricey ($150 for five tapas and two cocktails). 3. Make sure to share! It's the best way to experience this kind of food. Enjoy! read more

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From the moment we walked in, Justin made us feel right at home. He welcomed us with a smile, let us choose our table, and was friendly, witty, attentive, and genuinely made our evening special. The atmosphere is inviting with just the right touch of elegance without feeling stuffy. We started with a classic margarita for me and a beer for my husband. The margarita was so good I ordered a second! We shared the lamb stew, which was perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and served with delicious mashed potatoes. The ahi street tacos were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with crispy shells and bright citrus flavors. The highlight of the meal was definitely the chicken empanadas. Crispy on the outside, packed with flavor, and one of the best empanadas I've ever had. We finished with churros and ice cream, which were delicious, although the portion was a bit too rich for us to finish. Justin's outstanding service truly made the experience memorable. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in La Quinta and will be recommending Lola's to our friends. If you visit, ask for Justin you'll be in great hands! read more

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We celebrated a birthday here this Friday, and the staff was amazing. They definitely went above and beyond, especially our waiter, a young man with gauges, and the front staff member, a younger woman with tattoos. Huge shoutout to both of them. I did not get their names, but they were incredibly accommodating and allowed us to set up birthday props, which we really appreciated. The food was phenomenal. I highly recommend the Spanish paella. Their watermelon cocktail was also delicious and refreshing. The space itself is super cool and has a great vibe. We truly loved our experience and will definitely be bragging about this place. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This relative newcomer to Old Town La Quinta is off to a good start. The ambiance is simple and fresh and the service is delightful and efficient. The cioppino was delightfully delicious with fresh seafood and a fennel infused broth that made every bite an obsession! The Parmesan crusted garlic bread made my night! On the other hand, the olives and the ahi tostada both need a little refining to be really good. They were both drenched in multiple sauces and components so none of the flavors had a chance to shine and neither were really enjoyable because of the competing flavors and textures. The cocktails were lovely and the wine and beer list are both reasonable. The paella appeared to be the star of the menu but we didn't partake due to our group's dietary restrictions (pork). We will be back to try more menu items. The Brussels sprouts smelled fantastic! read more

I am giving Lola's at the Cove 2 stars after our disappointing meal a couple of nights ago. My husband and I were looking for somewhere to have a nice dinner and found Lola's on yelp. When we walked in, we weren't sure if we went in through the wrong door because there was a gentleman who saw us come in, but did not greet us. When we asked him if we could be seated, he told us to sit anywhere except at one particular table. The table for 2 was too small so he said they had booths in the bar and we could go there, so we walked ourselves over to a booth. We ordered drinks - my sandía smash was pretty strong, and a few small plates per our server's suggestion. We ordered the beef empanadas, the avocado fries, and the steak skewers. The avocado fries were bland and we just didn't care for them. My husband and I agreed that the empanada filling tasted like the ground taco meat you get at Del Taco or Taco Bell. The steak skewers were actually pretty good though. The server mentioned to us, and I also heard her tell the couple at the table next to us that the restaurant used to be a Mexican place but that now it's a Spanish Tapas place. I feel like this can give the impression that it didn't work out as a Mexican restaurant so now they are trying a Spanish restaurant. I also felt like the menu didn't fit the Spanish Tapas theme, it was kind of all over the place with ahi tuna tostadas, cioppino, and Peruvian chicken. Overall, it totally missed the mark and was a disappointment. The only good thing about this place was our server, "Z". She was definitely a one-woman show - bartending, hosting, and serving all on her own because she was the only person working the entire bar area. She did a great job, it's just too bad the food was a letdown. read more

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We had the absolute best time here at Lola's. I lost my mother, Lola, back in 2020, and my husband and I just happened upon Lola's restaurant and I saw it as a sure sign to go in. We were kindly greeted by the hostess and seated in a cool part of the bar area. The bartender, James, was really amazing, but I want to particularly shout out the manager, Dino. He went above and beyond, and I felt so seen. It's almost as if he knew I missed my mother and kept checking on our table. The food, the service, and the vibe were top tier. 10/10 amazing. James and Dino, mahalo for the wonderful experience! read more

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First time in La Quinta and very impressed with this place. The food, drinks, and service were all amazing. Our server, Justin, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. He had great recommendations and made sure everything came out perfectly. The steak skewers with chimichurri were incredible. Kids loved them and left no food on their plates. The cocktails were also impressive. Much better than any Los Angeles bar I've been too lately. Everyone at our table ordered something different, so I ended up tasting four different drinks, and every single one was excellent. The jalapeño margarita was hands down the best I've ever had--perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The watermelon vodka cocktail was delightful and refreshing, and the cucumber refresher was crisp, light, and perfect for a warm evening. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in La Quinta! read more

Wow just wow! We had the Paella and empanadas but forgot to take a photograph of them. They were both delicious and probably the best we've had. The salad and skewers were really good. Skewers were a little over cooked but still very good. The artichoke jalapeño was delicious and the service was outstanding. A little loud as it tends to echo in there. This place truly is worth 5 stars. read more

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My husband and I absolutely love Lola's. The service is fantastic, the food is amazing, and the management is superb. read more

Lola's At The Cove - Lola's inside has a great vibe! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

Grateful that this place was able to accept us as a walk-in considering it was a Sunday around lunch time and there was some sort of art festival nearby as well as a farmers market with vendors separately here as well. We originally were trying to go to RoadRunner, but they quoted us (5 adults and 3 kids) to be over an hour wait which we were not about. We were sat outside and overall service was prompt, but our server was a bit awkward/weird. Other employees who brought food or drinks were generally nice and welcoming though. I must say that I found everything here to be extremely overpriced. I ordered Ahi tacos and they really were a bit bland and I didn't enjoy them much. For $23 for small tacos, I was still hungry and expecting more flavor I tried someone else's tostada and liked it a bit more. Others at our table were left hungry afterwards as well. The overall consensus was very meh. I also feel like there was a food runner who consistently kept asking if we were done and if they could take away plates which got annoying because we were still working on our food. I might go back for a cocktail or something on the patio, but the food overall was just average at most. read more

Sunday afternoon in La Quinta with great friends, a few drinks and appetizers. The artichoke dip was different, first time I've tasted it with onions in it, it was okay. Personally, I did not like the breading on the avocado sticks. Obviously, everybody loved the drinks and we had a great time! Customer service was good except for me, the designated driver being forgotten and having to ask for water several times! read more

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Came to Lola's for the first time and my whole group and I were greeted right away. They were very flexible when my table asked to move to the bar area. Our waiter Manuel Vasquez was both our server and bartender, although he had to work both bartender and waiter he was very attentive to our table and was very sweet. The drinks were 10/10! The ambiance inside is aesthetic and cute. A great place for happy hour and to watch football. Shoutout to our waiter Manuel for the great service! read more

Omg! Food was excellent! And service was spot on! I couldn't believe how fast the food came out. Staff was very friendly read more

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What an absolutely pleasant surprise and experience... from the very accommodating great hostesses to our fabulous and well informed server Sonya to seeing Zade and Salima the owners...then we get to the FOOD! We all agreed, the 5 of us, that it was delicious and a somewhat different but welcome approach to food in our wonderful desert... highly recommend and will definitely be back... kudos read more

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Lola's had such a beautiful ambience with amazing shareable food!! We hightly recommend visiting when you're in town for romantic dinner. Justin was the best! read more

Lola's At The Cove - Cocktail Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

We came tonight and dined on the front patio with party of 4 and a pooch. Great aesthetic, better food and drinks, best service. David was our server tonight and he was swarming us. Not a drink left empty, not an empty plate in our way, not a dish finished before asking if we'd like another. Service was mind blowing. Tapas style, so great for the party that has differing tastebuds and dietary restrictions. Tasty too! High quality is the best adjective for it. If you're a beer lover, they have Fransizkaner on draft. That is one of my favorite beers of all time and I suggest you try it. Go catch some vibes at Lola's. read more

Seriously top notch service. Came in for the first time and felt incredibly welcomed. Their cocktails are amazing and now I finally have a place to come to for some killer shishito peppers and empanadas. What really made my experience though, were the wonderful cocktails made by Z and outstanding service from Justin. Definitely will be coming back for some delish bites and food, but mostly for the incredible hospitality I was given! read more

Lola's At The Cove - Cocktail Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

We are always searching for new and exciting places to eat around the desert. Well I am happy to report that we eat at Lola's and we're not disappointed... first and foremost the ambiance is great. The service was excellent, Justin introduced himself and was articulate and very polite We had olives (not to be missed) Great Surf and turf, and ceviche ( had a good spicy kick to it)I liked it a lot. Great place to have dinner-and enjoy. New and refreshing approach to food. LOVED IT. read more

The service, food, quality, portion size, and packed full flavor was absolutely phenomenal at this restaurant. Our group party was of size 8, and we felt 100% attended to with great hospitality and service. We will be returning here without a doubt we tried 13 different items on the menu and every single one was incredible. If I had to choose a couple favorites, I would say the short rib ribs and paella are a must try! read more

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Fantastic experience at Lola's! The service was great from start to finish. Justin took great care of us and made us feel incredibly welcome. We had the artichoke dip and it was fantastic -- definitely recommend it. Eli also made some great drinks and kept them coming! Great food, great drinks, and even better service. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Oh my goshhhh the steak skewers and empanadas were BOMB! Avocado fries were a pass for sure... very mid but everything else made my taste buds feel like they were dancing! read more

Unfortunately, our experience at Lola at the Cove was very disappointing. The food was excessively salty, and when we brought it to the attention of our waitress, both she and the manager were rude and dismissive. Rather than taking the time to understand the issue or address our concerns, they seemed uninterested and made us feel like our complaint was an inconvenience. Mistakes can happen, but the way a restaurant handles a customer's concern says a lot about the overall experience. We were disappointed by both the food and, especially, the lack of professionalism and customer service. We will not be returning. read more

Just ate at Lola's.... Brussel Sprout = 7/10, Beef Epenadas = 8/10, Steak kabobs and Saffron Rice= 9/10, and Churros and Ice Cream = 10/10!!!! Great ambiance, service was great! Justin our server was attentive, friendly and made great recommendations. Highly recommend Lola's! read more

Great Vibe! Great Patio! Amazing food and the presentation was artfully done. The flavors were so distinctive. There are so many many positives and zero negatives. Surf and Turf that I had was very shareable especially with a side of those spectacular Brussels! If you are lucky enough to be served by Leila your adventure will be worth writing a review also! read more

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Pleasantly surprised! Drinks and food were a 10/10. HIGHLY recommend checking Lola's out and can't wait to come back.

This restaurant was amazing, friendly staff and delicious food. The ambiance was enchanting and inviting. We ordered the seafood paella and the steak skewers and I had the most wonderful wine from Chile which our waiter, Justin , recommended. I highly recommend Lola's for delicious, fun and healthy Spanish cuisine. read more

Cold food. Appetizer brought after courses and 3 requests. Server seemed bothered. Party of 6 on a monday night. The lamb stew was only edible dish. Do not suggest trying; noone in our party will return. Not offered coffee or dessert read more

Love having a tapas place!! Our drinks were tasty. The empanadas and the ciopinno were super tasty! Our waiter was nice and informative. He knew the menu well which is always helpful. Can't wait to come again! read more

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Justin was a phenomenal server who provided recommendations for both drink and menu items. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend Lola's. Ask for Justin read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. Every dish has been perfected. Hard to recommend just one. They're all excellent.

My husband and I stopped into Lola's in the middle of a sunny Saturday afternoon and did not regret our choice! The decor is modern and fun, the service was lovely (shoutout to Priscilla), the salad was complex and delicious, and the paella was the best we've ever had - including in Spain. Oh, and I had a blackberry ginger cocktail that was light, refreshing in the heat, and delicious. Just go! read more