Can't go wrong with this place! Amazing Peruvian food! And the chicken just falls off the bone!

Ah yelp. Another case when if it weren't for you, another gem would have been undiscovered. In this case, Lola's. Ok, Ok. I know not to judge a book by its cover. It's wrong to avoid a place because it looks like a sketchy, hole in the wall establishment with scary thugs loitering outside, leering as you lock your car. So I decided to put that judgement aside and give this highly-reviewed local business a try. By the looks I received by the customers and the cashier, I was probably the only white girl to step through the doorway all day, if not all week, but I am really glad I did. I opted for the 1/4 chicken, salad and fries and was incredibly pleased with all. The chicken was tender and juicy and the fries were so tasty. I followed advice and played with the complimentary sauces with both my chicken and the fries. Different flavors and I still can't say which I liked better. Both were yummy and definitely recommended. The food (for the price) is completely worthy of five stars but the unfortunate location forces me to knock off one. Sorry Lola's. But you now have a new loyal customer! read more

Everything a lot of others said...it does look like a sketchy, hole-in-the-wall where you wouldn't dare eat...unless it came highly referred! I am glad it was because the chicken is absolutely delicious. The green sauce is just delicious and my friend has the salad and loved the dressing (it looked house-made.) We got a half chicken with 2 sides and it was under 10$! And just the right amount of food for 2 people. The woman who worked in there was really friendly and very nice. I will go back for sure...great thing for a busy day when you are too tired to cook. read more

Ohhh yeah . The food is great and so are my friends there at cashier. 818! I need to write more so it can be posted but disregard this last part . read more

I read the reviews and decided to check this place out and it was a pretty awful experience. I don't know if it was just a really off day, but I went around noon on Tuesday and the place was empty and some of the tables were dirty which I don't really get as there are no customers. I don't even want to know how long the grease had been sitting there. This wasn't a big deal though since I had read it's not a good sit down place. I ordered the 1/4 chicken with fries and salad. It took about 10 minutes to get it all, the chicken and fries were hot which was great. My first piece of chicken was pretty good, but I think it's because it was mainly skin and fat, then I started eating more of the meat and it was DRY. It was so dry that I didn't even end up finishing it all and I eat a fair amount. I also tried the wing, but that was even drier, the meat was crispy. Maybe this chicken was bad and it had been sitting under some heat lamp for way too long, but after this, gotta give it a thumbs down, way down. Also, I'm not Peruvian or Latin, don't know if that matters, maybe they like their chicken DRY. read more

It has been a long time since I've been here and I really like the way they remodeled this little place. The chicken is great and they serve good portions. Lomo saltado is the best! No restrooms tho. Good family place I recommend it. read more

I LOVE CHICKEN!!!! CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN Seriously this is my favorite place for chicken. I'm not joking when I say my mouth waters thinking of that juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken. Wood fire to give flavor. Tasty sauces to pour over the chicken. Inca COLA! I was lucky that I lived walking distance from this place... So I must warn that the parking blows... If you must, park on Gilmore St. and walk half a block. read more

I only buy my chicken from here they give you a good quantity and quality worth of food would definitely recommend this place I'm never disappointed read more

The best. Lola's chicken is always delicious. It's the juciest chicken I've ever had. Their french fries are one of my favorites. I've tried other plates like the antichucos (grilled beef heart) and a few of the fish dishes. All are excellent. It's a little whole in the wall but it moat certainly is a gem. It's a must try if you're in that part of the valley. Try the chicken now! read more

I love this place. I have never had a bad dish here. Everything is really good. Pollo Saltado is a my go to dish. Chaufa de Pollo is like chicken fried rice, very good as well. You can basically just pick any random meal on the menu and it'll be really tasty. read more

Decided to try the aji de gallina at Lola's after becoming a fan of the dish elsewhere. BEYOND disappointed. Watery and tasteless with a whole wing bone in the sauce. Don't waste your time - I'll stick with Chio's. read more

Lola's Chicken - Watery, tasteless aji de gallina. - Peruvian Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The chicken and the fries are delicious! I always take it to go 'cause the place isn't that nice. If you take it to go, I suggest you phone in your order 15min prior...the wait can be a little long... And leave the box of fries open that will prevent then from getting soggy... read more

Yum! I found this place on Groupon and wanted to check it out. I got the whole chicken which came with two sides, and a green salad, to go. The food took a bit of time to come out, but I didn't mind waiting -- they were fairly busy and obviously cooking everything fresh. Chicken was good quality and cooked perfectly, very tender and seasoned well. Beans were delicious - whole pinto beans (not refried or mushy!) were not too salty, rice had a nice flavor as well. The meal came with two sauces -- one spicy green sauce, and one cream sauce. It was perfect because I'm not fond of very hot sauce, so I was able to mix the right amount of green with the cream to make the perfect not-too-spicy but delicious sauce that really complemented the chicken. The leftovers the next day were just as good. Salad was just some lettuce, nothing special, but the dressing was so tasty! I could've used more of it than they gave me though. Yes, it's not in the best location. But I loved the food, so I will definitely be back! read more

When we went we ordered a hole chicken but instead we got half of one small chicken and half of a big chicken and one half was cold like what the heck.Then it also took 50 min to just give it to use and when we would stayed there to ask for something they wood ignore us there kitchen is also very dirty and small I do not recommend going here if u did not have time or in general never going there again read more

My favorite pollo a la brasa (or Peruvian chicken) place in LA. It beats the one on Western Ave. and any other one I've tried where the chicken is on the dry side. This place has a dry rub that is packed with flavors so rich, it's kind of ridiculous. The chicken is so moist, it's practically, as my friend literally said, "falling off the bone". Now, THAT is all kinds of spectacular. read more

Placed an order for pick up- I was told 15-20 minutes but I waited for almost an hour. The food is delicious which is the only reason I waited. They also didn't have any of the deserts on the menu which was a bummer. read more

Delicious rotisserie chicken & fries suited for those of you that appreciate a heartier fry. Parking can be difficult as it's located in a strip mall. read more

Ordered the 1/4 Pollo a la Brasa. Was pretty good overall. Nothing bad, nothing spectacular. Good food. Will stop by again for a different dish. read more

This Peruvian joint is magesteeeerial ! The Peruvian gods must be rejoicing from the after life .. Heavenly chicken to die for .. My dog was next to me when I took a bite and he blushed !! read more

I read about this place years ago when it was listed as the best rotisserie chicken in Los Angeles Magazine. I decided to try it out and I haven't ever been sorry. The chicken is seriously moist and delicious with a real wood charred flavor since they use a wood fired oven. The green sauce is the most addictive sauce ever, and I slather it all over the rice, which is actually very plain and salty, but a perfect counterpoint to all of the other flavors going on. I love to order the Bunelos are delicious but only served one day a week. I think its sunday. And you may need to brush up on your Spanish before you get there because often no one speaks English. Not a problem for me since I like to bust out my 4 years of HS spanish an practice a bit! They usually have a good laugh at my expense and always figure out what it is that I want! read more

If you like fire roasted Peruvian chicken Lola's is definitely a winner! Love this place

It is the best Peruvian food I it's really good Chicken is really good it has a lot of options and each of them are delicious it is exactly on Kester and Victory delicioso read more

the chicken is superb (and the sauces enhances it even more). but it is a delight to learn that anticuchos and pancita has become part of my all time favorite meals. read more

Awesome food and awesome customer service everyone is really polite quantity is perfect! Highly recommend this place...

Authentic little Peruvian restaurant in a strip mall in Van Nuys. The chicken was quite flavorful, albeit a little dry. The french fries were awesome, big, salty, yummy. The rice and beans were really good, too. I don't know the type of bean, but it wasn't a pinto or black bean. My husband and kids got some beef and tomato dish. They liked it because it tasted like Americanized-Chinese food!! I picked at the red onion and rice off their beef plate, and the flavor did taste like our favorite beef dish at our local Chinese restaurant. A little side salad and their addictive green sauce completed the meal. Add some Jarritos soda and we ate like kings for something like 30 bucks. read more

I loves me some rotisserie chicken and I was fortunate enough to go to Lola's for the first time tonight. The chicken was delicious and it came with a jalapeno/cilantro sauce with a little bit of a kick to it. Yummy! I also enjoyed the fries which, I'm embarrassed to say, were thick, greasy and soft. If I'm going to eat fries, then that's how I like 'em! Perhaps one of the things that made my meal so enjoyable was the charming gentleman with whom I shared dinner. Had he not been so engaging, I may have eaten much more! read more

Chicken was very fresh and flavorful. Not much of a place to really enjoy sitting and eating.. But they sure did have a lot of chickens in that huge oakwood burning oven of theirs, so they get a lot of business obviously. Wasn't too crazy about their sides since all they had were rice, whole beans and fries. Fries were ok though, and I appreciated them not being packed under the chicken.. Cause soggy fries are bleh. So... I guess this place is alright.. Maybe i'll just get the chicken only next time and make my own sides for dinner one night. read more

I love this place. It has the best pollo a la brasa I've tried in the valley. The chicken, and the lomo are my favorites. I wish they had a public restroom and a bigger unit. But other then that this the beat Peruvian place ever!!!!! read more

Been to Lola's a few times now, really good chicken plates and a really good chicken sandwich/burger. Everything I've had so far taste really good... the only thing I had a problem with is how long it took to get the food in my hands... it's happened every time and thats what keeps me from going more often. I've notice people come in after me and get their food before me and I'm like my sandwich should be easier to slap together, but anyways, when I'm around the area and I'm hungry, I'll go to Lola's... oh and the parking does suck, so be patient. read more

Got a groupon and decided to try this place. I went to school down the street and never even knew it existed. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The chicken was amazing! Really juicy and savory. I will be back read more

Another No Carpet Restaurant. It's fun to get messy ripping up a whole chicken with your family with a pile of fries on a tray. The Saltados are very good here as well. It's all about the food. It feels like a place you'd find in Peru. I'd go for the 5th star if the price reflected the hole in the wall status... but the food is solid. read more

Food had no flavor what so ever. I was highly reccomended to this restaurant by many people. Sadly I'm extremely disappointed in their food.

Great chicken, place is a little grimey, GET IT TO GO.

Pretty good place to eat and off the beaten path. It's like an El Pollo Loco but better.

Best grilled chicken in the valley I'll say. The chicken is so flavorful and has perfectly matching sauce to enhance the deliciousness. I haven't eaten at the actual restaurant because I always take it out. But trust me when I say you'll love this chicken and it's taste. read more

I go to places based on referrals or I just go blind, not reading any reviews like I did here. I was nearby for a dr's appt so i checked this place out. I had the chicken and fries with salad. The Chicken was so salty, you could see the pepper and seasoning all over the bone side. I was actually disappointed on the flavor because it was too much seasoning. I wasn't impressed on the pepper taste, it's ok but a bit pricey for what you get and it's not sit down. I was cutting my chicken and my fork tooth snapped and shot out into the air. Silverware would be nice. I don't want to sound like I hate the place but you know. other than that the owner was real friendly and the service was pretty good. parking can be tricky read more

Best Peruvian La Brasa Chicken I have had in a long long while. Nothing fancy here, just great great chicken at a good price. I go here about 3 times a month, call in my order and swing on through for take out. Gotta try it! read more

Long wait for the food .... we arrived about an hour prior to closing. My Peruvian guests were not that impressed. My husband said the pescado frito lacked "something", just okay. I had tallarines verdes (no meat) and it was good, but then the next day my stomach was not doing that well, so it might have had dairy. read more

Really good chicken and rice!!!! I would compare it to versailles stlye rice not bad in a good way. 1/2 chick i had rice and salad!!! Reasonable price on the cheaper side lunch cost me $10 read more

The Lomo Saltado was just like mom used to make! Tender and full of flavor. If you knew my family, and in what high regards were given to my mothers cooking, you wouldn't need to know anything else. A simple restaurant, but I'll be back. read more