We stopped to charge an EV car and wanted something for lunch that was local and not a chain. So glad we found Lola's Kitchen! The bean, rice, and cheese burrito was sooooo good! The blend was simple and yummy. It was big and I could only eat 1/2. The salsa was spicy and also flavorful. My partner had a torta and said the mess to eat it was worth it! Again, another good decision. The staff were friendly and helpful! We had a dog and so they let us take 2 chairs outside to eat. Thank you! The "ambience"was perfect for a late lunch as we were passing through town. I highly recommend this restaurant. As someone else said, don't let the location in a strip mall stop you. read more

Great little spot hidden in a strip mall. Authentic dishes served quickly. Personable host and very clean.

We stopped at Lola's Kitchen on E. Main Street in Barstow yesterday about 11am on our way home from Las Vegas. It is fairly nondescript and easy to miss from the exterior. But it was well worth finding! We were greeted warmly at the counter, ordered and sat down, and our food was brought out to us hot & fresh within 10 minutes. Lola's service was very welcoming and the food was excellent. This is the type of small family business that makes road trips special and they deserve support. We will be back! read more

Lola's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

If you're passing by Barstow, this is a great spot for Mexican food. The staff is so friendly, and food comes out pretty quick. The chicken enchiladas with salsa verde were so good and definitely worth the hype. They only serve the mole on thursdays, but they might have leftovers if you ask. Great genuine Mexican food that hit the spot read more

Lola's Kitchen - Chicken enchiladas salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Freshly made food. Tastes like authentic Mexican food. Nice people, accommodated out "mild, no sauce" requests. We've stopped here for years. Easy on/off the 15 at E. Main (exit 184). Call ahead and food is ready in 10-20 minutes. Soooo Good. Locals+ welcome to travelers . Some seating inside. Clean kitchen. Shredded beef tacos, Red chicken enchiladas,, plain bean, rice and ground beef burrito. yum. read more

Good taste local place . We were looking for a comet this morning and no luck but a good breakfast with local patron who were friendly. Lola's has that homey Ohana vibe.. Thank ypu for sharing your family cuisine. read more

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Service is always great! Always enjoy my food and drinks. Family atmosphere. The salsa is amazing!

Service was excellent and the food was good! Lots of choices, it was hard to pick just one. It's tucked away in the corner of the center, so look harder if you don't see it right away. read more

Lola's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

What a find! We heard about Lola's Kitchen, thought we'd give it a try, and were completely impressed with both the food and the service. It's been a family business, started by Lola, 30 years ago and in the same location. The food IS authentically Mexican, corroborated by some local diners, and was absolutely delicious - even the beans, which are usually a weak point in other Mexican restaurants. Friendly staff and prompt service were also plusses, but it is the food that is memorable. If you are in Barstow, this is a "must try" and easy to get to with plenty of parking. read more

Swung by here for "brunch" while driving from OC to Vegas; instead of going to some fast food joint. Staff was friendly. They got my husband's order wrong as the eggs came out over hard when he had asked for over easy. We got: 1) chile verde pork plate with rice and beans - i enjoyed this meal and it was just enough quantity and flavors were spot on 2) chilaquiles with steak & eggs - husband got this and he said it was delicious 3) chicken enchiladas - this was tasty, one of their top sellers! read more

Really like their burritos (the one with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, beans, tomatos and your choice of meat), excellent. But everything I've had here (and I've had a lot) is really delicious! Ohh, and there chile relleno very, very good. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Adjacent to vacant super market so plenty of room for trucks, RVs, campers, trailers etc. But they close at 1930 weekdays, and 1630 on Saturday. read more

Whether you're en route to Las Vegas or on your way home from it. Stop enjoy a plate of authentic Mexican Food. The customer service is great. It is a small hole in the wall but those are the best spots to enter. The area is nice and clean. Restrooms are available and there is plenty of parking. read more

Lola's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

While traveling home from Vegas we wanted a breakfast burrito. I looked on yelp and found great reviews for this restaurant. I called ahead and ordered and they had the burritos hot and ready for us. They tasted great and were reasonably priced. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly. My only complaint was that after using their restroom, which was really clean, I went to wash my hands and the water did not work. My husband said the men's restroom was the same. Luckily I had hand sanitizer clothes in my purse still from Las Vegas. read more

Lola's Kitchen - Cute little checkout area. - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Excellent food quality. The California burrito was extremely good, the fries were crispy, and they really added something to the overall experience. Service was quick and attentive. Would highly recommend. read more

A bit out of the way from highway. But quite authentic. Their California burrito and the Nacho plate were awesome. The nachos were really fresh and guac was awesome on it. A small place and can get crowded quickly. Fast service. But not very organized. Don't expect that they come to ask for water. Also, I wish two or three hot or mild sauces. They had only one sauce: it was hot and it was okay: not very flavorful. read more

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Fantastic food. Loved the bean sope. Very efficient but with warm welcoming service. Will be back! Great stop for Vegas

No other option...hella mid tho. For a $22 burrito with no other options, pack a lunch mmm hmmm

This was my second time in to Lola's kitchen, and honestly the first time made such an impression on me that I had to scour Yelp and find the name of it, since I could not initially remember. This place in Barstow is such a gem, in a totally unassuming parking lot. The first visit we were on our way to Orange County and this second time we were in our way back to Vegas, and it was my first time bringing hubs along. We're both vegetarian, and honestly there's not much listed on the menu as being such but they don't cook their beans in lard here, they use water so that was the green light. I ordered myself three bean and cheese tostadas, he went with the vegetarian burrito, and we got a quesadilla and fries for our littles and some chips and salsa to all share. Since we had been in the car for just under 3 hours, it was time to stretch our legs so we opted to dine in. The seating area is not huge but they do have several tables to sit in, and a few booth seats. The interior is clean, and their bathrooms are as well. Now onto the star of the show, the food! Their beans are SO flavorful, the tostadas were made fresh and you can taste it. Their red salsa is AMAZING, garlicky and the way I prefer, not chunky but made smooth. Gosh, it is really so delicious and my husband agreed. He quickly ate 2/3's of his burrito and said he enjoyed it so much. We definitely have a new spot to stop at now when we're passing through Barstow. read more

Lola's Kitchen - Delicious bean and cheese tostada - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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The food here is pricey but well worth it! California Burrito the green sauce is to die for! read more

I got the breakfast burrito with chorizo and ham! They do charge extra for extra meat but it was worth it had a tong of flavor. This is the hidden gem for Barstow with great food. The red salsa was also tremendous and has a lot of flavor to give to the burrito. read more

Lola's Kitchen - I got the breakfast burrito with chorizo and ham! They do charge extra for extra meat but it was worth it had a ton of flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Found this place from other yelp reviews. We were not disappointed with the chorizo breakfast burrito. Very clean, amazing Staff and the food was excellent. read more

Lola's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Stop by Lola's kitchen from my drive back from Las Vegas to San Diego, CA. My husband was craving Mexican food and I came across Lola's on yelp. The photos looked amazing so I decided to give it a go. We were a little unsure about the place when we arrived, but decided to walk in. Turned out to be a very clean restaurant and the restrooms were good too. We were acknowledged and welcomed as soon as we walked in. I placed our order, food arrived and we devoured everything! The tomatillo salsa was so delicious and had a good spice to it that I even bought some of it to bring it back home. I will be returning to Vegas in 4 weeks and cannot wait to stop for a bite to eat again. I never thought I'd say that I cannot wait to be back in Barstow in 4 weeks to revisit Lola's kitchen. lol To the staff at Lola's , you're doing an amazing job with serving very authentic Mexican food. Gracias!!!! read more

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This small but lovely place is excellent. Food choices are very creative, and fit perfect with all my food allergies. Decor is happy and uplifting. Excellent friendly service. A little more expensive than I am used to paying for breakfast but since the food is wonderful it works. Check them out. Closed Sundays read more

I love this spot off the beaten path, the food, service and hospitality are outstanding. Very welcoming interior with high quality Mexican food served hot and quickly. The gentleman that takes the orders is Avery friendly and attentive. The aged strip mall belies this gem of a restaurant read more

Great ambiance, friendly staff to go along hearty tasting meal...their chicken enchiladas are home run...

Had a great Carnitas burrito and loved their chips and salsa. Would definitely go back.

A must stop everytime I travel to LA via car. Albert and the crew here are friendly, efficient and consistent. This is a small shop that is spotless and the food is great. Orders are quick and fresh even when they are busy. Their ground beef is wonderful in any dish you choose. They open very early to cater to travelers or contractors. I highly recommend this gem in Barstow over other options. read more

DO NOT BOTHER ORDERING MILANESA HERE! I got a plate of just breading. I managed to find 4 little pieces that actually had meat inside. The whole thing was paper thin. I could see through the breading. I also asked for no beans and extra rice and they couldn't get that right either. read more

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Our yearly visit to Lola's Kitchen on the way home from Las Vegas. The food is always good and does not disappoint. You order at the register. Your order will be brought to the table. The service is friendly and quick. Their refried beans and rice are quite good. I don't normally eat the side of rice but I like their rice. It's a small resto that is clean snd bright, not to mention that the air conditioning is welcome on a hot day! Enjoy! read more

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We had not been in Lola's in several years. We stopped in last week and found was fantastic as usual however we were disappointed because they only make their best dish, mole, on Thursday. We had been luck to stop by on a Thursday on our last visit and the mole was fantastic! Since we are only in the neighborhood when traveling we need to file that little note away. I had a chile relleno and it was excellent and the food was quickly. My wife had a huge Cgicken Tortas that was very tasty. The service was top notch. 5*s for quality and service. read more

On our way back from Havasu, we yelped this restaurant for lunch. If you're on 40 headed West you'd go North on Main Street, cross over 15, and turn left into a strip mall. Along the way are lots of boarded-up buildings; mostly restaurants. At first we wondered if Lola's was still in business. The anchor store had been an Albertsons, now derelict. Other non-vacant shops flanked it, wig salon, a doggie rescue. But it was open and we walked in to find small tables with plenty of occupants. We selected a longer table close to the door and along the wall adorned with a giant mirror. The problem with that location was, as people went in and out of the place, the cold wind whipped through to give us a chill. On the door handle hung a strap with sleigh bells. Of course those are kid magnets. Parents open the door and leave it standing open as they adoringly watch their kid diddle it while we freeze. Awe such a cute kid... and AH parents. We were seated no longer than 3 minutes when a nice lady brought us chips and a puréed salsa. Very good; not too spicy with enough cohesion to stick to the chip. The chips are hand cut and fried in house. The process is to order and pay at the counter. They bring the food when ready. I had the chicken enchiladas. Oh. yum. Nice deep green sauce on top and juicy filling. I also ordered iced tea. It was freshly brewed and strong enough. My H had a relleno and enchilada combination. He's a connoisseur of fine rellenos and loved it. Its sauce was rich and almost a mole. It looked great but I didn't taste it; I was concentrating on my own task. We got out of there for about $30 -- pretty good for today's economy. Go there for lunch, you'll be happy. Just don't sit near the door. read more

Lola's Kitchen - Puréed salsa with just the right amount of spiciness. - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Great Mexican restaurant to eat on your way to & from Las Vegas. Clean, good food, great service! Near the 15.

Great eats, patriots, clean, near the new Tesla Supercharger, what more could one want? read more

Lola's Kitchen - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

What a find this was! We were immediately welcomed by a friendly, rockstar employee. He explained the ordering process to us since we were new customers. I ordered enchiladas verdes, which came with a side of beans and rice. The enchiladas had excellent flavor and just a hint of kick. My husband ordered carne asada tacos, and he said the meat was flavorful and tender. The chips were wonderful, and the beans and rice were perfection! The restaurant is clean, bright, and cheerful. It is part of a strip mall. It was decorated in a summery style with little toy pails hanging from the ceiling and American flag banners adding to the celebratory atmosphere. I don't know if we'll ever be in this area again, but if we are, we will definitely eat here! read more

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The burritos here are always my favorite!! They service is friendly and they are always very sweet. Looks like the updated the interior as well so it's looking really cute. I never pass through Barstow without getting me one of these. read more

Our food was delicious, well cooked, fresh, high quality. The main host / cashier was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The ambience was nice and modern, the kitchen was sparkling clean, as were the bathrooms. read more

Validated!!!!! Officially stamped!!! If you want some good food??? ...Some good quality Mexican food and not any of that fast food trash that surrounds the Barstow station, this spot meets the demand and desire!!!! No. 2 Enchiladas Verde (green sauce-spicy) and Carne Asada Quesadilla Both read more

Food was excellent. Restaurant was clean. You order at register, then they bring your food out. I had the nachos which was a full size dinner plate loaded with chips and toppings. I could only eat half. Easily share-able. My husband had taco dinner which he said was also good. It's small inside and seemed very popular. read more

It's worth driving a few minutes away from I-15 for this friendly, family-run place. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We loved the legit refried beans. The chicken was tender and pleasantly mild, but try the shredded beef, which has a lot of oomph. Even the free salsa is an earthy step up from a typical Mexican dive. Super quick service and huge portions. My husband and I split one enchilada plate and had plenty. An extra thumbs up for the clean and bright bathrooms. They look recently renovated, with pretty tile and nice fixtures. The bathrooms are fancier than the dining room! read more

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We would have never known this was here if we didn't yelp it. It's kinda off the highway and in a strip mall kind of area. But I'm so glad we found it! The food was great, and the portions were large. The flavors were amazing with textures for days! The light and fluffy flautas were crunchy and full of delicious shredded chicken. The chilaquiles green sauce was great, with crunchy tortilla chips and the carne asada. We ordered the chilaquiles and flautas. The lady helping us was friendly, and greeted us immediately when we walked in. The food came out fast. What a nice place to stop on the way home! read more

Lola's Kitchen - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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