Popped into this spot for a late Sunday night dinner and let me tell you all about it! My friend gang and I all used the yelp free sangria coupon which I totally recommend everyone to try if the promotion is still available by the time you are reading this. I ordered the white sangria and it was delightful. Both the red and white sangrias were the perfect amount of sweet. For an appetizer, we ordered the crabmeat tropical and this salad was LOADED with fresh avocado and the crab meat was of really great quality. Flavors were banging. We also ordered the vegetarian paella. In this case, the flavors were not banging. The dish tasted pretty flat. Not to say that we did not eat it all -because we did. Just for ~$50, I think my friends and I were expecting something a bit more magical. Let me tell you about the service though! The service was great. We were seated in just a few minutes (which was pure luck because we did not have a reservation). Our lovely waitress was attentive and helpful and everyone working was just awesome. To sum up: I would come here again to try another tapas appetizer, but I am not really interested in ordering paella again (which is a little disappointing.) But also: great cocktails, cute environment. 3.7/5 stars. read more

Lola's - Outside - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great little place for a delicious bite to eat. Great atmosphere and service. The appetizers and entrees were great. The sangria is a MUST! We're definitely coming back on our next trip! read more

Lola's - Rainbow Trout - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We decided to try Lola's after seeing so many people on TikTok recommend it. It's such a cute space, we loved sitting outside on the sidewalk people watching. Also, the wait staff is great and checks in on you often. In terms of the food, their bread and garlic butter is such a good starter; I'd eat the butter by itself! For our main entrees, the shrimp pasta was fabulous, but the garlic chicken was super mediocre. It lacked a lot of flavor/seasoning which was unfortunate. read more

Food-3.5 Ambiance-4 Service-5 My boyfriend and I were looking for a little romantic place to eat for Valentine's Day, and this year he put me in charge of picking the restaurant. As directed by the previous reviews, we ordered a bottle of sangria, which was delectable and ran for about $16 I believe. I wanted to have garlic shrimp for an appetizer but my boyfriend hates garlic, so we settled for the ceviche, which was pretty good. My boyfriend had some kind of fish that he really enjoyed and I had the seafood paella. The paella just didn't seem all that flavorful, but maybe that's how paella's are supposed to be‍ The food wasn't amazing for me, but I believe that it's due to the fact that maybe spanish food isn't my favorite. If I have a paella that I really enjoy, I'll let y'all know (which means I'll have to knock a star down) read more

Lola's - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My first thought was it is a small restaurant. We got there a few minutes before they opened but the smells wafting out of the kitchen and spilling out onto the sidewalk was making my mouth water. They make up for the small interior but expanding their seating to outside, around the corner of the building and down the sidewalk. They even have tables set up in front of the house next door. Plenty of lighting and warming lamps set up near the tables, creating a welcoming and intimate environment. There is subtle music playing in the background that is just loud enough to appreciate but not so loud that you can't carry on a normal conversation. I went with two other people and we shared plates. It was a great way to get a taste of many flavors. We started off with the ceviche, crabmeat tropical and antipasto. The ceviche had great flavor but the shrimp was a little tough. Not sure if it was made with fresh shrimp or frozen. In comparison, the crabmeat tropical was less flavorful than the ceviche but still good. The antipasto tray was superb. I ordered the fabada soup and was knocked over because it tasted so delicious! I could have ordered five more bowls. We also tried the pistolettes, little buns served with garlic butter. I could have eaten twelve more of them by myself alone. We also ordered the Pisto which is made with portabella mushrooms and vegetables, and two different paellas, meat and seafood. I like that there is different sizes of paella you can order. All three dishes were delicious and portions large enough, there was enough left over for lunch the next day. For dessert, we tried all three: flan, almond nougat ice cream and chuflan (a flourless chocolate cake). They came out on the same plate and honestly, I wish I didn't have to share. Will definitely have to come back and try again. Maybe brunch next time. read more

I eat here once or twice a year when in town and have been an occasional customer here for at least 20 or more years. Dining alone at Lola's is usually disappointing. The service is disjointed and slow. The food is not as good as it once was. Dining with a group is preferred, yet the service is still slow. The food disappointing. Not sure what's going on here, because it's truly an awesome spot, yet one which has lost its luster. The biggest issue may be the short attention span of the servers, which may be the product of inadequate management. read more

Lola's never disappoints. I've been coming here for years highly recommend squid, mussels, and shrimp. Lots of fun apps I could go back again and again and never get bored of this menu. Fresh ingredients tastes are exquisite! While the paella is the winning dish, I wasn't impressed with the paella last night. We got the veggie and seafood combo. It was kinda fishy and not something I would get again. However, the meat combo may be a better choice. Lola's has expanded their seating and done a beautiful job at adapting to covid guidelines during this tough time, for that I applaud them. Lola's also takes reservations and offers brunch. Lola's just keeps getting better and better. Can't wait to see what great dishes or specials this place has in store. read more

Lola's - Seafood and veggie paella - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

WOWWWW! What a place! At first, it looks like a little hole in the wall spot. But once you walk in, the ambiance hits you instantly!! The food is incredible. We had the mussels in vinaigrette and ceviche chips, for the appetizer. For our main course we had the meat paella. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the greater New Orleans area. I would drive milessssss for this place. To end it. WOWZAAA. read more

Lola's - Mussels In Vinaigrette - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had a fantastic New Orleans brunch with a Spanish twist at Lola's! Their new brunch menu is unique, with delicious brunch dishes you can't find anywhere else, while still offering classic brunch options. I also loved the quaint outdoor dining space and the amazing service. You can't go wrong with brunch, especially when it's from Lola's!!! read more

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We were in town visiting friends, who chose this restaurant and we had a great time! My husband had the duck, I had the pork loin, and they were both delicious! We did also get the meat and cheese board, which I personally don't think is worth $25. I didn't go inside, but we sat outside and the ambiance was just lovely and picturesque. I can't remember our waitress's name but she was blonde and very nice and helpful. I really enjoyed the restaurant overall, and would definitely go again if we lived in town read more

This was such a hidden gem! The food was without a doubt phenomenal! From the bread to the appetizers and then the main course it was a hit! I highly recommend this place for dinner, especially a date night! The service was great. Most selections were thanks to the recommendations. Reading through the reviews there was really one bad review and it seemed obvious it was all about price. The prices here for a date not are just fine. read more

I'm only in New Orleans for a brief visit which is a shame. I wanted to try so many things on the menu at Lola's and won't have an opportunity to sample everything. I knew before I ever left Birmingham that I wanted to eat here, though--the garlic soup called me name from two states away. I called five weeks ago to make reservations, but when I got here tonight they had no record of my reservation. Nevertheless, they seated me without any problem, apologizing for misplacing it and never doubting my word. I was worried for a moment, as I REALLY wanted to try to garlic soup. It didn't disappoint. I've had wimpy garlic soups before where I think the chef may have waved a garlic clove over the pot and that was it. This stuff is the real deal. Vampires need not apply. If I thought I could have gotten away with it I would have snuck into the kitchen and stuck a straw into the stock pot and just started sucking. When Mike, my server, brought out some bread it came not with a pat of butter, but with what I know as "toum" a garlic paste. I'm not sure what they call it at Lola's--all I know is it was more garlicky deliciousness. For my entree I had the meat fideuas The bits of chicken were a little larger than I cared for, but what the heck--that's why God made knives, right? It was well seasoned and even though i ordered the small portion, it was more than I could eat. I'm not usually a dessert person, but I had some chocolate flan for dessert--way too rich for my taste. This is a dish best shared. I wasn't able to finish it, good as it was. I was very impressed with the COVID precautions the staff embraces. I'll be sure to come back to Lola's on my next trip to NOLA. read more

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Our favorite place to eat when we go to New Orleans!! The paella and the Sangria are both delicious. We had the Brussel sprouts also and they were very good! You won't go wrong eating here. Be sure and get a reservation read more

Lola's - Wayland and Sheila - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Love the yelp check in here for a free Sangria. We came here for our anniversary. My husband and I decided on a Spanish family restaurant. We chose this restaurant because it was romantic and intimate. The service was excellent and I loved the bright & colorful wall art by Simon of New Orleans. Let's start with the red homemade Sangria. I have been following their Instagram for a while. The Sangria did not disappoint. It was filled with fresh fruit and not too sweet. I drank two glasses. It was pretty good. ​ ​The restaurant sit's across the street from some very popular restaurants, but don't let that fool you. Guests were constantly coming in to eat. This place is a gem in the Bayou St. John area. ​For starters, we ordered Mussels in Vinaigrette. The mussels were large and steamed in a homemade vinaigrette. I really enjoyed the flavor of the dish. We also enjoyed the bread served with Lola's famous Garlic Alioli spread. That spread was so tasty! I enjoyed the whipped flavor of it and the taste. The main course, my husband and I got Paella. He ordered the combination and I ordered the seafood. The seafood had shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, mussels and veggies with herbs. The combination included meat and seafood paella. The paella was so flavorful and the seafood was so fresh. I really enjoyed the shrimp and fish. We had plenty to take home with us. Thank you Lola's for making us feel at home with your romantic restaurant filled with amazing food. read more

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First date night after Covid quarantine and we were craving Lola's, specifically some ceviche and paella. Lola's is being so good with providing a clean atmosphere and socially distanced tables. We felt very safe and taken care of while here. We started with a bottle of white wine and ceviche. Lola's also brought out bread with this absolutely amazing garlic aioli. The ceviche is so fresh. I ordered the seafood paella and my boyfriend got the tuna- both were delicious and cooked to perfection. read more

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Its been many years since I have been to Lola, 20 +. Most likely the original owners were cooking back then. Wonderful little place that was unique in NOLA. I had been meaning to return for a long time and finally did. We went with a group of 5. The place has been updated, still small but lots of outdoor seating. We sat inside and even though it was June, it had been cloudy that day and pleasant enough to sit outside. Looking at the menu I noticed there were no appetizers under $10 and no entrees under $20. I was fine with that but thought the food better be good at those prices. I also questioned the spanish origins of some of the selections. We started with a couple of appetizers. Ceviche was good but not great. It came ofna bed of lettuce so there was little of the 'juice' let on the seafood so it was kind of bland. The sauteed mushrooms were slightly overcooked and over-spiced, too salty. Someone ordered the garlic soup and liked it very much. Someone else ordered the gazpacho and was very disappointed. Not even close to the real thing as my friend spent quite a bit of time in Spain. More like a tomato basil, thick and heavy. Things were not going well and I did not expect that to change and sure enough... We shared at least a taste of each dish around the table. The rack of lamb was ok but not worth the price. No one cared for it. The cooked pork chop was, well, a pork chop, big and thick and not bad, it was served with mashed potatoes. Not very spanish i guess but then not easy to find anything on the menu that is. The paella was average at best. Sorry to throw shade on a beloved NOLA restaurant. The placed was busy for a June evening on a Tuesday so people must enjoy it. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. But I am picky and I know good food from bad, and LOLAs is just not that good. I wish them continued success. I hope they continue to pack them in but I wont be back. read more

Lola's is such a great place to take any date on. It's such a cute spot where everyone is filled with laughter and joy. The ambience is stunning and such a great time once you're settled in with a table filled to the brim traditional tapas. Head there soon to begin enjoying your favorite paella with a glass of sangria. This has been one of the favorite spots for girls night or just to grab a nice dinner with family. You have to try the garlic shrimp. It's one of the staples for my family and I have no doubt it would be yours as well read more

We went here randomly trying to find a good place for my vegetarian friend to eat at when visiting NewOrleans. When we arrived it was such a quaint little restaurant. Just a few tables inside and you can see the cooks from the tables. Very intimate ambiance. We ordered the vegetarian paella and garlic chicken. So much flavor! I haven't found a place nearly as good where I live. I still crave Lola's all the time and I recommend it to my friends going to New Orleans. read more

This is my top 3 favorite restaurants in New Orleans ... and living here for almost 10 years that is saying a lot because it is so hard to choose "favorites" in the city of the best food on earth. Here are my go-tos if anyone needs a suggestion: Tomato basil salad Mussels Eat the bread with the garlic aioli That can fill me up but if you want more.... Combination fideau or paella is my fav! & don't forget the flourless chocolate cake. Favorite cocktail: Agua de Lola's read more

Why is there not a 10 star rating option on Yelp?!? This place is a quaint little restaurant busting at the seams with flavor and character and deserves a 10! Their combination paella is what good dreams are made of and their mariscos and fabado soups leave me wondering if they offer it in 5 gallon drum sizes. We went for the first time for my boyfriend's birthday because it came highly recommended by a coworker of his...we drove about 45 minutes to get to New Orleans and then waited about 50 minutes for a table on a Sunday night but y'all...it was so incredibly worth it. Once seated, the server was so kind (even though it was her first night on the job) and she did a fantastic job waiting on us. The glasses of red sangria were just what we needed to kick off our meal and that bread and garlic aioli...oh my gawd. Someone give me a bucket to collect this drool! Point being...get your butts to Lola's and go indulge in some of the best Spanish cuisine that we've found! P.S. the little surrounding neighborhood is quite walkable and they will call you when your table is ready! Go explore while you wait! read more

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Enjoyed our first night in NOLA enjoying a nice dinner at Lola's. Outdoor tables are cute with bistro lighting. Our server, Bria, was fabulous, but staffing seemed light. Cocktails were a bit small and presentation of appetizers a bit simple. Garlic mushroom appetizer was our favorite and the Garlic chicken entree was fantastic. However, not sure we would go back given all the other amazing options in New Orleans. read more

Had the most incredible meal and drinks at Lola's. The waitstaff, Ryan, Keyno, and George (great name!) were the best! I'll definitely be back! Kudos to the staff at Lola's read more

Lola's has a lovely ambiance and is located in a charming neighborhood near Bayou Saint John. The server was very nice. We didn't think the food was very good, though. The tortilla chips were stale, the ceviche was dry and tasted like it had been sitting in a fridge for too long. The Caesar salad lacked the anchovy flavor that makes it tasty. Then the paella.... The fish was fishy, the muscles also not fresh, and the rice was over cooked. It could have just been an off night. read more

Don't overlook Lola's! I recommend making a reservation because this restaurant is small and they will turn people away after some time. I had a reservation here on Tuesday night and we were happily seated outside. Throughout my table, we ordered Caesar salad, garlic chicken, and shrimp pasta. I don't eat seafood and even I was tempted by the shrimp pasta. The food was all delicious and service was superb. Definitely go to Lola's read more

This makes me so sad to write. Lola's has been one of our go-to places for so long. We hadn't been since prior to 2020. We went this weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday and ordered all of our favorites. None were the same. They were all just fine, but Lola's used to be so much better than fine. The paella was good but my rack of lamb was almost flavorless. Crab meat tropical tasted like it was missing something, and garlic shrimp were just OK. I don't see us coming back anytime soon. read more

Tiny dining room with local feel. Honestly wasn't crazy about any of the tapas so I ordered the pesto pasta and it was really good, nice and creamy. 5$ for added chicken is a bit ridiculous, though. The paellas looked yummy but those take quite a long time and we came in sorta close to closing. Honestly, fine dining experience, just a little pricey and a little grumpy that the bread isn't complimentary. read more

Lola's - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We got the small seafood paella and it was delicious. It was packed with seafood, cooked perfectly, light on the stomach and flavorful. We ordered To Go / Take Away on a Wednesday and we were happy with the service. The call in order was pleasant, the hostess when we got there was friendly and the gentlemen who took our payment and grabbed our order was expedient while helpful. The price is high but for the amount of seafood and flavor. Worth it. The last time we had delicious paella was in Barcelona and this is up there. As the T-800 Terminator said to the police officer...I'll Be Back (but I won't drive a car thru the door) read more

Liked the old recipes more....still one of my favorite NOLA restaurants ....... The outdoor seating is a definite plus.

Nice outdoor seating. Small restaurant. Food is good and diversed. They also have a brunch deal of bottomless mimosa. read more

This place was amazing Spanish food. The ambiance was amazing and the service was ok(they put us in the corner outside on a really cold night and there was water coming from next to us, maybe from bathroom or kitchen). The drinks were very tasty. We had the paella which was great for 4 of us. We started with a classic ceviche and mussels, which were my favorite and full of garlic and butter tastes of heaven. I want to come back for brunch, but it is a very nice place to come with friends and family. Cute place and very well decorated. Makes you feel happy. read more

Lovely night, perfect night for outdoor dining. Our waiter was attentive and very cordial. The problem was the food. We started With the lump crab appetizer that was good, but could have used a bit more seasoning. The gazpacho was tasty as well. Unfortunately the fabada was almost too salty too eat. Finally the seafood paella was bland and undercooked. I hope the chef just had a bad night because this was a beautiful setting. read more

Bugs.... Oh my! I went to Lola's a couple of months ago for a birthday party. I've put off writing a review because I hate to publish bad reviews. But, as I thought about it more, I came to the conclusion that I should write an honest review. Since it was a birthday party, there were several people at the table. It was my first time meeting some of them. I noticed a big issue with my water, but initially didn't say anything. I didn't want to make a scene and ruin the guy's birthday party. I looked around the table and saw that other people had this issue as well. I finally spoke up. There were roach legs floating in our waters. I brought it to the attention of our waitress. The only thing she did about it was get us new waters. She didn't even apologize. I have to be real here. This is New Orleans. There are roaches everywhere in this city. It is what it is. You get used to it. Don't think its something specific to New Orleans now. I've lived in other coastal Southern cities where there were issues with roaches. The problem in this situation is that the waitress did nothing about it other than bring more waters. She didn't even apologize. It would have made the situation better if she had done something about it. Maybe a complimentary appetizer, complimentary dessert, or comp the entire meal. Just do something. I ordered the Combination Paellas. The food was actually good. As I said before, I actually feel bad about writing this, but it's the truth. The waitress should have done more. read more

Lola's - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lola's is a small Spanish restaurant located in Midcity. It does not get much publicity compared to other restaurants in town, but the food is excellent. I went on a Wednesday when they have half off bottles of wine, so naturally we had to take advantage of that deal. We started with the garlic brussels sprouts and crabmeat tropical. The brussels sprouts were great. I think they were a special that day. The crabmeat tropical was lump crabmeat served over a bed of lettuce with 4 crostinis and a special aioli. For my entree I shared the medium seafood paella. It was excellent! It comes with shrimp, calamari, mussels, scallops, fish, and vegetables. I highly recommend sharing paella. They can make various sizes of the dish for however many people are at your table. They have a small section of outdoor seating. The staff were very courteous and attentive. They accept reservations. read more

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Overall impression: Food was really good. Solid place. Very popular obviously. Not a must-go for me, but it was a nice experience. Average price: $25-40/person Positives: -paella is good -food is solid -the bread is delicious and comes with garlic aioli -service is fine -ambience is fine Negatives: -only street parking -it can get crowded and there is often a wait Overall, this is a solid place. I would say they did everything pretty well (service, food, ambience, value). Has a fairly classy feel but you can drop in with casual clothes and not feel too out of place. The best thing about this place for me was the bread. Warm and fresh with delicious garlic aioli. Mm-mm. I heard that they charge for bread here ($0.50 each) but we didn't get charged (although we only ordered one). The paella was solid. The ceviche was a bit too citrus-Ey for our tastes but they sure gave a lot of it! We also had a lot of paella leftover. My one tip would be to be careful not to order too much, which can be easy to do. read more

Lola's - Ceviche. Appetizer. $11. It was a lot. Very citrus-ey. - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice experience, waiter very pleasant and knowledgeable of menu as well as kitchen very accommodating to our special dietary needs. The only complaint we had was that everything was extremely salty .I don't understand this as The underlying flavors and culinary nuances were superb! We find this all too much dining in New Orleans. I was always led to believe a cook used overused salt and hot sauce to cover lack of flavor, to cover something up.Lolas is a great place and would be so much better if they took the salt away from the cooks. read more

Lola's - Ruby red rainbow trout - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Best outdoor dining in New Orleans. Awesome sangria. Paella rocks! Get the garlic shrimp. You won't be disappointed. Bread with garlic aioli is a bonus. Friendly servers. read more

Loved Lola's nice outdoor seating and service I enjoyed my salmon meal, although it could have been seasoned more a little salt and pepper provided did the trick. I did wish the side options were better I would have loved something other than mashed potatoes maybe roasted potatoes lol either way I enjoyed myself and would be back read more

Lola's - Spanish Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Wow, such a fun evening! Delicious food and friendly service. We brought out of town friends and it was great, definitely coming back soon. We had several tapas- all delicious then the seafood paella for the table- fantastic!!! Thanks Lola's! read more

Terrible uncooked swimming in watery garlicky Brussels sprouts, thawed frozen green lip mussels with seven seas salad dressing, mushroom ragout mess. Service non existent and terrible experience! read more

Wow! Lola's really outdid themselves when they decided to start brunch! Lola's brunch was something I could see myself eating every weekend! They have a variety of options so everyone you go with will love it! They also have bottomless mimosas! The spin on eggs Benedict with chorizo sausage was amazing and the sweet Apple calas were a delicious start! The pon con tomate was also really good and it came on crispy bread that tasted amazing! read more

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