The night we went was super busy but the staff was really friendly. The food was great. I highly recommend the Caribbean Rice Bowl. My partner got a quesadilla and it was really good as well. The drinks were great as well. The "Lola's Pain Killer" was dangerously delicious. It had a cool vibe but I feel like I would have enjoyed it better if it hadn't been so busy. read more

To separate out aspects of this review, ambiance gets a 5/5 but food gets a 1/5 stars for me. Lola's is a nice outdoorsy spot that is perfect to grab a drink and watch sports games. When the weather is nice it's a great place to hangout with friends. The crowd there can get a little loud, but it's still fun. However, please eat before you come here. The kitchen is awful. I ordered the hawaiian nachos and what I received looked like a struggle meal I would make myself in college. The chips were not warm, the cheese was not even melted, and there was barely any meat. I asked the waitress if they could melt the cheese onto the chips and she told me, "we've asked the to do that before and they always end up burning the chips" so she brought me a side of queso instead. Props to the waitress, but it seems like they could use new kitchen staff! read more

Lola's is a popular destination Downtown. It's conveniently located on Glenwood Ave with street parking and a small attached parking lot. A friend and I stumbled in for a night cap after having dinner in Smoky Hollow. We enjoyed spicy margaritas, Rum Punch & The Painkiller. I really loved the laid back beach hut vibes here. The music was such a vibe ! The cute Abuelas cooking mahi fish tacos behind the bar really made me regret not having my dinner here. The Mahi fish smelled so fresh and delicious. Our bartender was excellent. We enjoyed the company of 2 gentlemen who visited the bar until closing. Lola's is definitely a place I plan on visiting again. read more

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I've been here a few times and it's a cute little beach style bar. It does get crowded in here so I would advise to come early or you'll be standing. Our server was friendly and we ordered a few drinks. I got a painkiller as well as a pineapple jalapeño margarita. Both drinks were good and a good price. Only thing I didn't like was the automatic gratuity they add after 9 pm. Parking can be a bit difficult as well . read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Pineapple jalapeño margarita - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Disappointing food and drinks. The Golden margarita was very sour. The protein trio looked like a mini version of the photo online. The shrimp were barely cooked, mini and buffalo. Gross. read more

I adored my experience at Lola's. It was fairly quiet when we visited, and the wait staff was really friendly. I ordered their signature nachos dish and a frozen margarita. The margarita was probably my favorite margarita that I've had over the last couple years. It was really delicious and refreshing. On top of that the nachos were just The ingredients tasted fresh and everything came together really nicely. It was exactly what I needed on that day and left me walking away from the restaurant extremely happy. The one thing I'll mention is that it's a fairly small shop. On a nice day, there is outdoor seating, but otherwise there is pretty limited seating inside. If you are a fan of nachos like myself, I'd make sure to not miss this place... In fact, I think it's time to make my way back soon read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Nachos - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Lola's Beach Bar is such a cool and laid back spot! This was the first stop on our bad hopping journey. The bar was already pretty packed, but we were able to find some high top seats! Before we knew it there was nothing but standing room. To drink I had their rum punch which was absolute heaven! I felt like I was vacationing at the beach at a tiki bar! We didn't get to try any food while we were there, but from what I saw and smell it seems like it would be very tasty! They have a variety of nachos and burritos which are perfect for soaking up some delicious adult beverages! Despite this place being busy the server was very attentive to us and checked in frequently for our refills. Whether you're a local or Raleigh or passing through on a trip, I'd recommend checking out this local spot! read more

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Slow Sunday night but they still mix up our order with the only other table there eating. Wait staff was oblivious to patrons and huddled chatting amo themselves. My bowl wa not hot and the fish gross looking. You need a lot of margaritas to rate the food palatable. Would give it zero stars if possible. read more

Cute little beach themed bar. A great place for fun margaritas and drinks. It's a little small so would be hard to bring a larger group but a nice cozy vibe. Food was decent but nothing spectacular. A good cheap taco margarita spot. The service was good as well! read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Portobello mushroom tacos - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It was packed last night. Not a very spacious place, yet they have food, cocktails and beer. We got there late so the kitchen had already closed for the night. The relaxed ambiance was inviting and perfect to enjoy a drink to catch up w friends. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Fun little spot with great drinks. The wait staff was fantastic. We went on Cinco de Mayo so the place was packed but we were able to score two seats at the bar. Our waitress was amazing with how many times she checked on us with the amount of people there. We loved every drink we tried. The tacos were pretty good but the drinks were definitely the star of the show. read more

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Tried to order a margarita with a REAL out of state ID. I'm 22 for reference. My ID was not accepted repeatedly. They pulled up my state's DMV website to verify it but they didn't even scan it! I'm not sure what led them to think it was fake or why they couldn't verify it as it is very much my real ID. My boyfriend from North Carolina who is 21 was accepted, but they kept taking his ID back to double check because they thought since mine was "fake" his was too. I will not be returning unless it is with a police officer who can tell them they are wrong. I wish I could leave zero stars. read more

Wow what a blast to the past of college days during Spring Break at Senor Frogs. This place is fun. And had a mixed age crowd so my husband & I didn't feel like the only older people. The only food we ate were the Nachos and they were good. I would like to go back to try more on the menu. The servers are super nice & since the place is small they seem to all help one another during extra busy times so we never had to wait long. It is a crazy date night place but a great addition to Raleigh! read more

What a cool spot located off of Glenwood just around the corner from Hayes Barton. There is not a lot of seating so prepare to be sharing long tables with others. The food here was delicious, the burrito was a perfect size filled with so much chicken! The drink are great and honestly quite large for the price! Not pictured is the trio of dips (queso, guacamole, and salsa) which was nice! The chips are fresh and crunchy but be aware the salsa has a good bit of kick to it! This place has such a cool atmosphere for both eating and drinking! Parking can be a little challenging so just be aware if you are trying to be on time. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Fish tacos - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We stopped by for beers and a light snack. We loved it and want to try their tacos next time. Their outdoor patio is great - well themed, insulated for the fall/winter and has heat lamps. We went on a cold October day and were grateful for the fresh air + heaters! Our waitress was wonderful but she wasn't wearing a mask, which was a bit odd. We had chips + queso. Very good. Love the beer options on tap, including Pacifico and XX Amber. read more

Stopped in here for a drink while waiting on another restaurant to open and pick up my to-go order. This review is based solely off of ordering one margarita and not eating food. Will update of I eat here. Is a beachy setup (hence the "Beach Bar" of the name) with a small, but nice, outdoor area to sit at and people watch along the Hayes-Barton Pharmacy intersections. No "wait to be seated" so I just found an open spot. Took a few minutes for a s server to come out and say hello but it certainly wasn't excessive waiting. Staff is friendly. The Margarita I ordered was the Angels Rita (1800 & Citronage). I asked for it to be made without the agave nectar or any sweet and sour. I like my Margarita definitively unsweetened. This is one of their middle-of-the-road options and not The most expensive. Honestly, I didn't really care for it. The glass has way too much ice in it, it was fairly weak tasting, and they still out in some sort of sweetened additive (guessing sweet & sour) anyway which pretty much guaranteed I wouldn't like it. Had o ordered it as-is I would have just chalked it up to my own forgetfulness but having asked for no sweetener added it was disappointing. I allow for the fact that my tastes aren't the norm on that and it's not the first time someone might have thought "surely he doesn't want ANY sweetener added" but, yeah...I don't. I took several sips but just wasn't enjoying it so I cashed out and left. No negative experiences with the staff or anything to complain about service wise, simply didn't enjoy the one drink I tried. May give them another shot and try some good to give it a more holistic review. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - A small bartop seating area by one of the doors. And my drink. - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food sucks. This place is a glorified Hooters. They just think if they hire hot young waitresses that's all they have to do. And they aren't wrong because men are simple creatures. If I was a college guy, I would apply to be a "Lola's girl" and then sue the F out of them when I wasn't hired. read more

I personally liked this place a lot! I could see it not being everyone's cup of tea though! The drinks were strong and cheap but inconsistent. We had the gnarly nachos and tacos and I really enjoyed it. Nothing to write home about but I will absolutely be back! Pretty small space but great place to grab a bite and start your night or to stop in for a few drinks and food for a chill night. I ubered tonight but curious where you park? read more

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Hit this spot for tacos after being at happy hour. It was quick and tasty, but nothing special about the food. Casual cabana in a garage feeling to the space. I'd give it a try again. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Two old farts - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The waitstaff wasn't really wearing masks as they should. The people that were there were loud and obnoxious. The food was pretty meh. Probably won't come back. Not worth the price or the trip. The nachos had unmelted shredded cheese on them. Never have I seen that in my life. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Nachos just have unmelted shredded cheese on them... - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best food and staff around ! Yum perfect place to hang out with friends and love the rice bowl

We love Lola's! I'm so happy with what they've done to this spot. I've seen a revolving door of failed businesses but this cute taco place will definitely be here for awhile. I love the food. My husband can't have gluten so we love their romaine shell option. The trio of dips is superb. Great margaritas. My only complaints would be no kids menu and the seating is a little high and uncomfortable for smaller kids. I kind of think they're not wanting kids in the establishment which I get but it's a neighborhood restaurant so kids are going to be there. It would be nice to at least have kids menu options for them, even if it's a verbal menu. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Trio of dips and tacos! Notice the romaine shell :) - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A trendy gem located at Five Points in Raleigh is Lola's. It's a unique, fun, lively, and beach themed restaurant concept that I really enjoyed. Imagine a tropical tiki hut restaurant serving tropical drinks, margaritas, and basic tex mex food. It's amazing how efficiently utilized the space is at this restaurant. The bar and kitchen seamlessly blend together. Majority of the seating is outdoors which is fantastic during the brisk fall days in NC. Thus far Lola's is constantly buzzing with local patrons, and I will surely join them again to enjoy the happy and vibrant atmosphere the place provides. My friend and I ordered the Trio of Chips with salsa, guac, and queso. The salsa was perfectly spiced and fresh, which is the key to good tex mex. We also devoured the chicken quesadilla. Nothing extraordinary but the salsa really jazzed it up. The owner stopped by to say hello and even brought us some fresh jalapenos after learning about our love for spicy food. Unfortunately there were no drink specials, but hopefully, they deliver some soon to keep the crowds coming back. Staff is superb and attentive. Bathroom and the restaurant space was clean. They do have a TV to catch a game. They may even be adding an awning to make the exterior usable during winter months. Overall, it's fun at the beach in Raleigh...what's not to love? read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Trio with Chips - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Walked past this place so many times I decided I had to try it. The bar was busy but the servers had control of it. I was quickly greeted, my drink came out in a timely fashion and the food just as fast. It was casual, fun and loud. I had the Gnarly nachos which were good, the chicken was scarce but the secret sauce made up for it. The drinks were good, and the price was amazing. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - GNARLY NACHOS - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great vibe and fast service. Nice place for a casual meet up or drink with friends. The nachos are great, but wish the cheese was melted on top. Other than that very impressed. read more

Awesome vibe here. Reminds me of beachside bar/shacks in Cali. Probably some of the strongest drinks you'll find in Raleigh - they don't skimp on the content or the size, plus the prices are pretty low compared to most bars inside the beltline. Other than super strong, amazingly tasty and huge drinks, the food was way better than some of the reviews here would suggest. Only got the chicken quesadilla, but it had some great crema on top and the salsa for the chips was deep and smokey. Can't say much more than that about the food - I came here to drink and soak in the vibes. I did both, so this place gets a 5. Owner/bartender is super-friendly, introducing himself and calling me by my name for the rest of my stay - makes you feel very welcome. They also just got heaters for the outside seating area and will be getting flaps in a week, so this spot is going to be great year-round. And if you smoke, the place is the perfect size to head out for a quick cig without feeling like you're going on a journey to the Swiss Alps or something. Overall, highly recommend for a night of chill drinks. Wish it were a little closer to me - I'd be a regular for sure. read more

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First time visiting this little hidden gem for a late lunch. Homemade salsa was really good and a great cocktail menu. Cool little tiki beach bar type feel close to downtown Raleigh. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Very casual indoor, outdoor place with an open garage separating the in from the out. Primarily Mexican type menu. Street corn salad was really good. Tacos looked good, however, we split the quesadilla. read more

This spot makes me feel like I'm in Deerfield Beach, FL again! Lola's has the perfect 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' vibe, the best spot for a quick bite and a cold drink in the heart of Five Points. You cannot go wrong with their nachos - they are INSANELY delicious, with a ton of awesome toppings and oodles of multiple gooey cheeses. I'm drooling just thinking about it Stop in to watch the game, have a drink and get a little lost read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and a margarita after work. This restaurant was awesome. Great atmosphere, professional staff. Food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. The best part was the atmosphere, feels like a friendly neighborhood spot. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Margarita. - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great Spot! The drinks are really good and definitely has a nice little beachy vibe when you can't actually get to the beach. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - outside at night - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The worst salsa I have ever had We wanted a beer and something light. What a mistake. It seems liken they opened a can of tomato sauce and added a few onions ond some bits of cilantro. It steal just tasted like tomas to sauce out of a can. What poor taste they have. They are better off buying some supermarket stuff they try to say is salsa. Never will back there They can not ev en get the chips and salsa right. The rest of the food must be awful.. read more

Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. The best part about this place are the people. They truly care about their patrons and their community. It's more important than ever to support local businesses like Lola's. read more

Great service a few nights ago. Nachos were amazing. Frozen drinks were delicious and perfect for this weather. So hot in there and on the patio for your employees and customers! I think you need some fans. But, Lola's has always been a great place to hangout! read more

Service is excellent--very attentive and friendly. The food had great flavor and was a large portion (we had the Hawaiian nachos), but they were served cold. It was very confusing to get a plate of nachos with cold shredded cheese on top. I've read that the tacos are also served cold, and that's just weird in my opinion. The drinks were good, though weak. And they had a decent beer selection. We will return, but just for beer and chips (maybe a quesadilla because they have to heat that, right?!). read more

Wanted to try something new with great atmosphere and I just so happened to be near Lola's Beach bar, so my boyfriend and I stopped in for some taco's. I'm not going to waste your time here, the food was absolutely disgusting. I'm going to assume this place is popular for the bar aspect because my steak tacos which was called 'Hang Loose' weren't good, neither was the chips and salsa. The service was terrible as well, our server continued to forget about us and left us with out beverages for a long time. There's this sauce they have "Lola's sauce" which tastes like bland and what you would imagine chalk tasting like. Definitely the kind of place you would have to judge for yourself, however I won't be going back! read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Hang Loose taco's - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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What a great addition to Raleigh! Raleigh doesn't have a beach themed bar. And it really does feel like you're at the beach. Love the open window layout and we came when it was raining and they had great coverage. Jamaican and feel good music is very relaxing and the food looked great. Nachos are huge. I ordered a painkiller and pina colada. The painkiller was a bit bland but the pina colada was really good. Serving sizes are modest but the prices are good. read more

Lola's Beach Bar - Pina colada and Jamaican punch - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've only been here for drinks but the atmosphere seems pretty cool. The night that I came out here was a nice night so that many customers were also on the patio. The decor of the bar is as the name says beach oriented and so is the menu. You can order a good variety of cocktails and the price is fair. The cocktails are tasty and the staff at the bar is super nice and fun! I'll definitely come back! read more

Stopped here in the way home from a pop up at Moore Square. It's sit yourself, which wasn't a problem since they weren't busy. We were asked if we had been help after 5 mins of waiting. Not a problem. Asked if they had a certain beer, local beer. She was clueless. Had to check but never came back. A different waitress came back to help after about 10 mins. Whatever, still fine with everything. Order two Generic beers and then is where things went south. No one came back. We kept looking and hoping bc we wanted food but nothing. We finally had to walk to the bar and just cashed ourselves out. read more

What Lola's is... a really fun, well-located surfer bar with a nice vibe. First, the food. If you're looking for good, authentic Mexican, you won't find it here. For a place which only serves Mexican, they can do better. Right now it tastes like the Mexican food you'd get if you ordered tacos at Applebee's. We tried the tacos, quesadilla and nachos (which is really all of the main courses they have). None were very flavorful, and all were a bit overpriced. Even the nachos, which 2 servers told us were amazing, were, well, not amazing. They were good, but not enough cheese (which wasn't even melted), and the chips are too thin so they break every time you pick one up with some toppings on it. Now all of the other stuff. Wait staff on our trip there was fantastic. Really outgoing and patient, and always a smile on their faces. The outdoor vibe on Glenwood is great, and works well with Third Place and Lilly's right down the road. Can be a bit hard to find a seat on crowded nights so that could turn a few folks away. Will be interesting to see what Lola's is like after the initial crowd dies down and the weather gets cooler. If they can improve the food quality a bit, they could find themselves turning into a great take-out spot for the community, rather than the bar w/ some Mexican options which it seems they currently are. read more

The staff & food are nothing short of amazing! The beachy atmosphere & decor are a the next best thing to being at the coast. I highly recommend the fish tacos & protein platter! Thanks to Larry Carter for coming up with the concept and the staff for a fun night! read more

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