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    Lola's Lounge

    4.0 (811 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    LOLA'S LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Eric G.

    TLDR: Lola's is a great little restaurant, with a really cozy ambience and amazing food. It's a perfect place for date nights where you can usually be assured of great service and food. Our recent visit was definitely NOT the norm. Read on for details. The good: The food was amazing! Presentation was top notch. The Pastelon was very well seasoned, although I wish the portion was larger for the price, and the side of beans and rice were cooked perfectly. The bad: It was cold as heck in the restaurant! The ambient temp was about 65 degrees and they had all the ceiling fans running on high, with the front door open. I noticed other diners were also bundled up in coats. I'm not sure why they didn't at least turn the speed of the fans down. We were initially seated right under a fan and asked to move to a different table that was away from the fans. That seat was better but it was still rather cool in the restaurant. Second, the service was rather slow. I'm sure they made the food fresh so a little wait time is to be expected, but It took so long for our order to come that the server decided to bring us an order of potato chips because he noticed the long wait.

    Sangria
    Douglas Y.

    Cool Puerto Rican spot with bar indoor seating and a good sized private patio. It's basically across the street from the iconic Willies Burger downtown. The Bank of America on the other side closed down so we parked in their lot. We tried a lot of things but the wings, paella and choco flan stood out. The wings were giant plump and juicy $13. The paella was covered in home made chips and had an underlying heat. Paella is portioned for 2 at $50. Now I normally don't care for flan as it seems to one note for me. However choco flan is paired with moist chocolate cake and it was the perfect combination. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. The patio is deconstructed granite so I wouldn't recommend bringing your pet unless you don't mind them getting dirty. Overall a great experience here and we would like to try more of the menu.

    Guava wings 5
    Mel E.

    Great customer service & good food! Enjoyed every dish I've tried here except the Paella. I ordered it again the other day after trying it a few years prior and it lacked flavor the 1st time and was oversalted/meat was dry the second time. My friend & I enjoyed the pineapple guava wings (perfectly seasoned & our fav dish of the night) , potatoes patatas de crema, & our mocktails. I would give the food 3.5 stars but rounded up since the staff here always provide stellar customer service and the restaurant as a whole has such a warm upbeat vibe! I will return to try some of the other entrees.

    Pastelon
    Juan R.

    Nice date night restaurant! Very beautifully decorated. All of the staff here are attentive and friendly. During my visit, I decided to go with the pastelon, which is a plantain lasagna. This was my first time trying something like this and will be back to have it again! The drinks here are also very good.

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    Africa G.

    Such cool vibes happening at Lola's Lounge. My mom requested this spot for her birthday dinner, and we were all stunned by the beauty and the flavors. Upon arrival we were kindly greeted and seated. I tried the patatas de crema and the Tito's steak. The patatas de crema has a fun wasabi sauce drizzled on it without being too spicy. The Tito's steak wasn't my favorite since it was slightly on the sweeter side but it was still yummy! I loved the salad and the rice that I got with it (I subbed rice for the potatoes). They have a full bar and a beautiful interior. Definitely a great spot for friends, family, or dates!

    The Puerto Rican Special
    Alex S.

    Seriously good!!! A coworker recommended this place to us, and I'm so glad we finally tried it. It's such a fun atmosphere and the staff were so nice. We were there on a Wednesday night, so it wasn't super busy and that meant we got to chat with the bartender and server for awhile. They gave us great recommendations, and we were so full of delicious food and drink when we left! I would highly recommend checking out Lola's. Especially if you've never had food from PR before. I would love to go back when they have live music to see the place really come to life!

    pastelon with the beans, white rice and salad, pineapple guava wings, maduritos, Puerto Rican Special.
    Elena G.

    Lola's Lounge absolutely exceeded our expectations. The moment we walked in, the restaurant was decorated beautifully for the Christmas holiday--warm, festive, and so inviting. You can tell they put a lot of thought into creating the perfect atmosphere. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed. The owners are very involved, and it really shows. They're great, very nice people who clearly care about their customers and their restaurant. And the food... amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My husband is from the Bronx, New York, and he immediately said the food tasted just like back home. That says a lot, because he's very particular about East Coast flavors! Lola's truly captured that authentic taste. Overall, this is definitely a spot we'll be returning to. Great ambiance, incredible service, wonderful owners, and food that really stands out. Highly recommend!

    Oh yeah pie we're enjoying nothing like getting high about a city
    Geralyn Q.

    Absolutely amazing we are on veranda enjoying a pleasant drink and the hustle and bustle of Nevada city California This is a great place to relax A wonderful place to dine Come have an experience you'll never forget

    Puerto Rican Special and Chucabra drink
    Julie R.

    The food here was sooo good--we were seriously impressed! We're already planning to come back and bring our friends so they can try it too. Service was funny and great. The drinks were delicious, and the outdoor patio was the perfect spot to hang out. It felt like you were in PR. We ordered the Puerto Rican Special and it was amazing and flavorful. Not to mention room a generous portion. We also got the empanadas- chicken - so yummy and packed with filling no skimpy. Drinks - 10/10 dangerously taste like juice & got me tipsy:) Overall, incredible food, great atmosphere, and such a fun vibe. Can't wait to come back!

    Ropa Viega, plantains,  caribbean chicken
    Mikayla M.

    Everything was seasoned to perfection and savory. Also, the service was very nice as well as the dessert. I got the flan with chocolate cake and it was so good and moist. Would definitely recommend

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    Food was terrific! The service impeccable. Highly recommend the " mofo go". Will be back and soon with my Boricua family!

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    the menu offers a surprising and delicious variety of vegan options. The place is clean and the atmosphere is cozy yet energetic

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    Great place. Great service and great food! The ambience is very nice too. Can't wait to go back and sit on the cute patio.

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    Food was delicious! So flavorful and hearty. The staff were so friendly and accomodating. So beautiful inside and out, was such a vibe!

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    13 days ago

    Tried the paella and it was incredible. So much flavor and so many yummy ingredients. Will be going back to have it again.

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    Great place for Porto Rican food. Staff very pleasant and helpful. FOOD IS GREAT. Ambiance

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    Service and drinks were excellent. Food was so good, we went twice in a week. Parking isn't great but don't give up, worth it.

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    What are the parking options in the area? Is patio seating area heated and covered? Thanks

    Parking was somewhat limited but the food and ambience are worth the walk if you have to park a couple of blocks away. Unfortunately, I wasn't privy to seeing the patio area, so I couldn't answer that for you.

    Since they have moved to a new location do they still do happy hour?

    Until 6:00 on weekdays

    It says give the paella 40 minutes. Does this mean I can get it without mussels if I have an allergy to them? *LOVE paella, but not if it kills me*

    Yes

    Is Lolas open downtown yet? I see no recent posts, and the phone # is a Elk Grove telephone number. I know there are a lot of hurdles trying to open a restaurant and hoping the City isn't trying to feed their deep pockets so they can open up soon.

    We are open. Celebrated one year on Nov. 3rd. We have a beautiful outdoor patio, indoor dining, take out, and soon DoorDash.

    Where is the new location?

    2424 16th St.

    Is there an update phone number? I've been trying to call for reservations for two days but no answer.

    1-916-389-0429. I have updated it many times. Yelp is just not posting it.

    Is there a private dining area? If so, how many seats?

    No private dining. We do rent out indoor and outdoor space.

    What are the happy hour deals?

    Come in from 4-7 pm.... looks pretty good

    Is there live music on Wednesday nights as well?

    Thursday's & Saturdays

    Any events going on at Lola's tonight?

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    Best authentic Puerto Rican food in the Bay Area hands down! My hubby and I were so happy to find a…read morespot that reminded us of the Spanish food back at his hometown in Massachusetts. Furthermore, the decor blew me away with all the Puerto Rican flags, art, pictures on the wall and bright colors. They serve authentic dishes from Pernil with arroz con gandules, beef and chicken empanadillas, and mofongo. For this visit, I ordered the daily special, which was the combo Pernil plate with arroz con gandules, tostones (fried plantains), and a beef empanadilla. My hubby ordered the chuletas combo plate. All I gotta say is that after I took that first bite of Pernil, I instantly knew that this was not going to be our only time eating here. The Pernil wasn't dry and the skin (the best part) was so crispy, including the tostones. The beef empanadilla was delicious! Not only was the food amazing, the service was excellent! Plus I couldn't stop dancing while eating in my seat while they played Bad Bunny songs. We met the owner who was very friendly and I loved the positive energy that he brought to the restaurant which made our first dining experience such a vibe! If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. Can't wait to come back to try the mofongo!

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