This is the worse place for service i called over an hour before i arrived. And my food and drinks were not ready. Once i got there the waitress made me wait another twenty minutes for just drinks. Mind you, i was on my lunch break and i couldn't enjoy my lunch. I would never recommend this place and food was mediocre at best. read more

Okay I didn't even get a picture here because I was SO hungover but this place was delicious. Got the Lolo Saltado and the yucca frites. Absolutely solid, would go again in a heart beat. read more

This was my first visit on a sat night. The place wasn't crowded and we were seated as soon as we walked in. The service from beginning to end was good. They give you complimentary bread, which I've had at an Italian restaurant but not bad. I think it should actually be platanos or Yucca lol. Anyway I ordered the Pollo Saltado( pictured). The flavor was good, chicken soft and the white rice wasn't bad. I added some of that green hot sauce they have but it wasn't very spicy on this day. If you've never had this, it's a Peruvian customary dish with a mix of bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions and french fries. My only complaint is that I ordered The Yucca A La Huanciana appetizer and for four strips of Yucca is was $9. Very expensive! Anyway try the place out for yourself, not bad. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Pollo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

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A surprise gem. Dinner was delicious. Had the shrimp ceviche and a rice dish with seafood. Service was great. We went on a Friday night with live music too. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant and I'm happy it was my last experience before things closed down again. We love Peruvian food and the experience here was amazing. The food was hot and fresh and we got such great service. Officially making this our favorite Peruvian spot! read more

Extremely disappointed, we were excited to try this place and we were turned down at the door because last call for food is at 8:45 when they close at 10 , it's Friday night on one of the busiest streets in the city and they are turning people down because the cooks want to be lazy If the owner knows about this , that's even more disappointing read more

La comida estubo muy deliciosa La razón de mi reseña es porque estabamos comiendo mi esposa y yo Y de derrepente nos sorprende La mesera de nombre Evelin Y nos dice saben ya casi se termina mi hora de trabajo y ahorita les traigo el cheque yo me quede molesto. Porque apenas teníamos 12 comiendo Lo que ella no sabe que yo soy mesero y nunca debes dejarle al cliente el cheque y menos apenas comiendo eso no se hace lo que pasa que ella no quería pasarle la mesa a otra mesera porque si shif ya había terminado Realmente ya no volveré a ese restaurant por la falta de esperiencia de ese tipo De mesera SR manager espero ponga atencion y no ignore las reseñas porque si comida esta deliciosa y solo se mancha por la falta de ética de algún empleado. read more

End of the world my ass. Had the world ended as the Mayans predicted, this meal would have been my last. Thank Quetzacotal it was not because Lola's was not impressive and I apologize for referencing the Mayans and not the Incans since Lola's is Peruvian food. Whatever. Lola's is a sit-down restaurant that looks ghetto from the outside, but feels like a steakhouse for old white people on the inside despite the photos of avocados and Machu Picchu because it is dimly lit. I mean is it just me or are all the old-fashioned steakhouses really fucking dark? Anyhow, Lola's tries to be a fancy restaurant more akin to El Pollo Inka than Mario's. However, unlike the aforementioned Peruvian restaurants, they charge nearly twice as much for less food that simply does not taste as good. When a server notices you walk in from Brand Boulevard and you are finally seated, Lola's provides complimentary bread and two dipping sauces. One was an aji sauce (green) and one was a mayo-chili sauce (yellowish green). The aji sauce had a slight kick and the mayo-chili sauce was interesting and reminded me of wasabi. I just wish that Lola's could have provided bigger portions for the sauces because unlike other Peruvian restaurants where they have the sauce on the side of the table, Lola's brings tiny dipping containers where the sauces are refilled too few and far between. As for the main course, the wife and I ordered one lomo saltado and one saltado de mariscos. Lomo saltado is the most well-known dish of Peru and it's literally a fusion of indigenous Peruvian cuisine married with Asian flavors. It consists of strips of sirloin stir-fried in a marinade of soy sauce and other spices with potato wedges, tomatoes and red onions that is served with white rice. Saltado de mariscos is basically the same thing as lomo saltado except the beef is replaced with a seafood medley of shrimp, mussels, and squid. Taste-wise the flavors were okay, but I felt both dishes were on the salty side. Perhaps Lola's needs to capitalize salt in SALTado. Constant water refills as well as Inca Kola were needed. Service-wise they definitely needed more than two servers for a Friday dinner service. Trying to get refills and attempting to pay are two of my many pet peeves. But the latter is what I hate the most... I mean I just fucking hate restaurants where you can't leave! Is it so hard to give me the bill and bring back my credit card within 5 minutes? Especially when the world is ending? So to recount, one small-portioned lomo saltado dish, one small-portioned saltado de mariscos dish, and one Inca Kola came out to over $40. All I know is, if the world is going to end again, I won't be coming back to Lola's when there are better tasting and cheaper options out there. Pictures: Mini dipping sauces http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lolas-peruvian-restaurant-glendale?select=1zMj5drbeY1C1iujQsAb4A#mmwORbDzQ0sZANYBZTRL0A Our meal http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lolas-peruvian-restaurant-glendale?select=1zMj5drbeY1C1iujQsAb4A#yvnH3g1SEVuhLlUMRMxDEg ----------------------- Parking is metered parking along Brand Boulevard or a metered parking lot located east of the restaurant at the intersection of California and Maryland. read more

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Was nervous about the reviews I read on here! Oh my gosh, the lomo Saltado and bread on the table was out of this world. The server was attentive but gave us space to be alone which we appreciated. The meat was perfectly cooked, the onions, fries and tomatoes were perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to be back here read more

We had an hour to kill before picking up our cake order at Portos which turned out to be a good thing. Open my yelp app and lo-and-behold Lola's Peruvian Restaurant popped up on screen. Peruvian for dinner sounded good so we decided to give it try. The place is actually not too far from Portos on Brand Blvd, only a few blocks down the street which made it convenient. Parking is available in back lot and surrounding street. We came in from the back entrance and were surprised by the classy formal setting - dark wood tables dressed in white linen. Place is small and has great charm. Low ambiance lighting provides a nice romantic atmosphere, perfect for couples, small groups or any occasion. We got started on complimentary breadstick that looked like cute little submarines and accompanied with two types of dipping sauces. Unfortunately, I didn't care too much for their sauces. It was too spicy and lacked flavor. Bread was good though. We ordered the lomo saltado ($17), tallarin salta vegetable ($15) and bistek fettucine huancaina ($21) which were both excellent. Lomo Saltado was substantial and enough for sharing. The sautéed strips of beef were tender, vegetables cooked to perfection and home fries lightly crisp. Best Lomo Saltado I had in long time. Love the flavor and presentation, not too greasy, everything looked fresh and vibrant. Bistek (steak) was superb and cooked on par. Nice rich cream sauce on pasta and very flavorful. Definitely need to take a nap after eating this. They also have nice wine selection, but we settled for their local draft beer on tap. The Lagunitas IPA was refreshing. Prices were in mid $12-20 range, portions were huge and definitely worth it. Service was fantastic, staff were attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Great Peruvian gem in Glendale which I highly recommend you check out. I can't wait to come back. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Fantastic lomo saltado! - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

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I ordered from their lunch menu and the dishes are huge! The servers are very nice, the place was not that big but very clean. I ordered the following: - Ceviche De Pescado ($8): very good, lots of fish, served with Peruvian corn. If you order it spicy, they will add small pieces of habanero peppers. I totally recommend this dish. - Lomo Saltado ($9): very good. lots of tasty beef, onions, tomatoes, and french fries. Next time I won't do the French fries, the fries soaked up all the delicious broth from my meat. I will definitely go here again. read more

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Good service! Shade. Delicious food. Lori loved the ceviche and I enjoyed my meal with my Peruvian juice! Yummy! read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Lola's outdoor front seat dining on Brand Blvd. - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

First time trying this Peruvian restaurant and I must say what we had was absolutely delicious! I live near by and I will definitely be a returning costumer to try more of their dishes. We ordered the lomo saltado ,pollo saltado and yucca a la huancaina. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Lomo saltados beef and chicken and yuca Papa a la Huancaina - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

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This place was dark and there was just one other table on their way out. An inauspicious sign as I started the evening with a sangria which was delivered with a boba size straw. I guess it was meant to suck up the fruit. It tasted more like a spritzer than anything. As an appetizer, the Calamari Frito was a fairly large dish. At least it was good. I had plenty and there was more than enough to take home too. The shrimp were smaller than you'd expect in the Saltado de camarones and without the sauce the fries and vegetables had very little flavor. I think I enjoyed their bread with butter more than anything. Street parking can be tough and service was slow. Meh. Nothing special here. read more

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This Is The Best Food Ever. I Never Had Peruvian Food Before. Especially Coming Back From The Army This Is A Good Welcome Home. I Reccomend Everything Especially The Peruvian Wine Its Soo Good. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - This Is The Best Peruvian Food I Ever Had. 5 Starts. I Reccomend Everything. Especially The Peruvian Wine. - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

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5 stars on all 3 food, Service, and Ambiance Everything on the menu is good the worst part is trying not to order everything off the menu read more

Yet again, the groupon+curiousity combo brought me to this place. I had the peruvian style paella and the lomo saltado. For the price, even with the groupon, I wasn't satisfied at all. The peruvian beers were great though. Atmosphere was decent, and the service is pretty good. Other than that, I just wouldn't come back here again. For a lomo saltado, I prefer the greasier, heartier, counterpart at Mario's. As for the paella, yes, it was filled with seafood and you ARE getting your money's worth. I just wasn't too excited about the flavors. That's just me, but I think other people might enjoy it here. It's not about the dishes, cause as long as you like em, you're safe here. Service is great and again: Good beers! read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Lomo saltado. - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

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I was so excited to try this Peruvian restaurant but unfortunately I was so disappointed when I saw a roach on the wall after I had already started eating. I won't go back sadly. read more

I came here with a living social deal ($10 meal for $20). It's an awesome deal, but if I hadn't come here with that deal, it would've been a lot more expensive than I'm used to paying for Peruvian food. Decor: Very dark, I liked the wall of wine behind the bar. There's an outdoor patio where you can enjoy your meal if the weather is nice. Good date spot. Food: 1) Lomo saltado - Sauteed beef, onions, tomatoes and fries and served with a side of fries. The beef was very juicy and tasty. I loved this entree. It was like a cleaner, less greasy/heavy version of Mario's saltado. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lolas-peruvian-restaurant-glendale?select=2mUawE7T-uXvaM_hF3KC7w#uFMSGke9hQqwODWaUKO6KA 2) Pollo Saltado - the chicken was very bland. Get the Lomo Saltado instead. 3) Bread - the complimentary bread was soo warm and soo soft! I had to wait longer because they were making a fresh batch of bread, but it was so worth it! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lolas-peruvian-restaurant-glendale?select=2mUawE7T-uXvaM_hF3KC7w#QbiJLPBlTm9iU_QWToQgIw 4) Green spicy sauce - The sauce was good, but they only give you a small portion at a time, and it wasn't really spicy. I prefer the green sauce from Marios. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lolas-peruvian-restaurant-glendale?select=2mUawE7T-uXvaM_hF3KC7w#IqQuNRiI4-eLg6qBQqr7-g Service: Good service, Very attentive. Parking: Metered parking in the front and a parking lot in the rear, but you have to pay there as well. read more

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This restaurant offers excellent service, delicious food and drinks along with great environment. My husband enjoyed his birthday dinner. We will definitely come back. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Enjoying some seafood pasta and saltado de mariscos. - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

First time trying this place. And OH MY GAHHHH. Delicious , nutritious and very photographic. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Recommend a million percent. :) read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Choros a la chalaca y lomo saltado. Cerveza peruana - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

We waited over an hour for our order, and after letting the staff know we were leaving they charged us for a side of yuca 8 dollar which was listed on the menu for 4 dollar. The explanation just didn't make sense,I feel they charged us that price just because we decided to leave. read more

My family and I came here after looking at Yelp reviews. We ordered a variety of food and drinks to try a little bit of everything. My favorites were the Peruvian corn appetizer, tallarin saltado con camarones, and ceviche. Their complimentary bread was also really good and we kept asking for more. I think their prices are more than reasonable for the portions they give. I would like to stress that I have never encountered such friendly and sweet wait staff before. Our waitress was extremely helpful with her recommendations and remained attentive to our table the entire night even though the restaurant was full. Several members of our group were from out of town, and they all could not stop raving about the food. I feel so happy to have discovered this gem of a restaurant. Thank you for allowing us to create a beautiful memory here and we will be back soon! read more

This restaurant is a poor representation of the authentic food from Peru. We ordered Saltado take out and when we arrived home and looked at it we were saddened by what we saw. cubes of air fried potatoes and meat. we returned it and told them this is not Peruvian cuisine. we are from Peru and would like people to know that this is not what Peruvian cuisine looks or tastes like. They said that take out is different than what you get with dining in. What a lame excuse. Shame on you!! read more

Wayyyyyyyy more delicious than what I had expected. My bf and I love trying new places, and the the more authentic, the better. Menu has a bit of everything...chicken, seafood, beef, pork, and vegetarian as well. The portions are quite good (I ordered the Seco plate and made 3 meals out of it). The calamari is the best I've ever had...something about the onion/mint topping they put over it. So flavorful! The service was great. Someone greeted us immediately and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Our waiter checked on us several times, knew the menu well, and all suggestions were amazing! We will definitely be going back! read more

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4 stars for the food, but 3 stars for the service. If you're in the mood for Peruvian, Lola's is a great pick but make sure you have plenty of time to dine. The ceviche is fresh and our main entrees were tasty. However our server got my order wrong and by the time my dish was ready, others were already done eating. We had to cancel another order as well, since it was taking so long. The server was apologetic and was kind to offer comped dessert but the experience was a bit stressful. Maybe we just went on an off day, so hoping it will be better next time we go. read more

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Just order the ceviche and Dios mío the fish, sweet plato, corn, everything pretty much was cold. It felt that it was already prepared and kept it in a bridge. As a fellow peruvian is not a restaurant I would come back. The fish was the only thing that was tasty. Sorry read more

Amazing service and food. I came on a Friday night and they had live music and their waiters were so sweet! We even had a waiter sing and dance for everyone! I will be coming here regularly! Thank you for such a nice night! read more

I can't believe I have not been to this place in the 25 years of living in Glendale! My husband has always been raving about Peruvian plate called lomo saltado.he brought me here tonight and I tried the shrimp saltado...have to say it was delicious! First timer at this restaurant and first timer to Peruvian food and will sure be back... read more

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Not a fan of the food here. I came with a friend one evening and we were seated pretty quickly. It took a bit for the servers to get to our orders and then took quite a while for our food to come. We ordered the tallarin saltado (linguini pasta with vegetables) and the jalea de mariscos (battered seafood with salsa and tartar sauce). They both sounded like promising dishes but we're both very lackluster. The linguine dish was extremely salty. It tasted very unhealthy and the chef definitely did not take care to season the dish correctly. Very rarely have I gone to a restaurant and gotten a dish that came out that salty. It was really difficult to eat and was so salty it made my mouth numb. On the other hand, the battered seafood dish was not worth the $26 price point at all. This dish was made up of mostly calamari and very few pieces of the other seafoods mentioned. Furthermore, the "salsa" was just some raw onions and there was no tartar sauce. It was just an overly fried and tasteless dish that I would not recommend to anyone. The only thing that I actually liked was the dipping sauce that came with the bread they gave our table in the beginning of the night. However, that's not nearly enough for me to ever consider returning. Really do not recommend this spot! read more

Excellent food but sadly I tried $12 bucks for three spoons of choclo !!!, ..., the rest of the food was great. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - $12 dollars for 3 spoons of choclo!!, sadly delivered not matching some dishes photos... - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

first, it is very expensive (i understand because of the location), but the food is bad, what we ordered has nothing to do with it. the soup a la criolla had no milk, lomo saltado had no flavor, the crema a la huancaina was terrible, the service is good and the drinks are also just that. excuse me for being honest. read more

Lomo saltado was excellent. The steak they used was exquisite. I will be coming back.

Great service by Jair. He's friendly, knows the menu so well and very hospitable. Jair made our birthday celebration a fun and enjoyable one. Thank you and we'll be back! read more

The steak was really delicious, but damn I really wanted some A1 sauce! Next time I have to put some *hot* sauce in my baaaag *swag* (if you don't get it, then you're just not cool enough lol) Pros: Nice, romantic restaurant Dim lights, candle on each table Sweet servers Great food, decently priced Cons: WAY too small, not good if you're claustrophobic - had to say excuse me to every table cuz my big butt was in the way Not enough servers, had to wait to get their attention Outdoor seating- only 2 tables. Only one stall for women, and one for men (there was a long line for each restroom) Restrooms were next to kitchen and there were flies everywhere from the dirty dishes (ew) 4 stars because: Service, my amazing plus one, and bomb food! read more

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I've never had Peruvian food before, and randomly came here with a friend after making a bicycle delivery. The atmosphere was great and they had live music going on when we got there which was awesome. The food was surprisingly not as foreign tasting as I expected, and fit my taste buds perfectly! Would definitely visit again during a date night. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Delicious meal - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

Food took over hour and half to arrive in between no utensils drinks or appetizers, low on staff and the one person working was on the phone the whole time. Overall an experience that I wouldn't want anyone to have. Not to mention all plates had no seasoning from low on salt to excess. Nice remodel though the sewer smell was gone from last experience. read more

The ceviche and the lomo soltado are the reasons I return...and the little rolls with dipping sauce are delicious I'd give it five stars, but I've worked in restaurants and the back of house is a little bit less sanitary (upon every visit) than makes me fully comfortable. Never had an issue, just keeps me from giving a full five stars as I notice it every time I come here. I was a carpet and tile cleaner in restaurants and kitchens like these, so it's just that little thing that takes the whole experience from a five to a four. The food I mentioned is delicious, and other items I had have NEVER disappointed. Staff seems always pleasant and I usually enjoy my experience here. read more

I'll start by saying the food is 10/10. The service however is downright dreadful. Instead of having a host, server, and runner... all 3 people were doing the same things. No bartender either so each server was making their own tables drinks. There's either no manager or they need a new manager. Ordered and waited nearly an hour before the server came back and asked if we were ready to order???? We already ordered! Again great tasting food but just get it to go. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - tallarin saltado de carne - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

This is not a rating for food. Unfortunately I arrived at 12:00 to try this place being that I've been wanting to try it here. Anyway, there was no sign stating they were closed. A server looked at me and said nothing! I stood there standing and nothing! Then the server said " I'm sorry we're closed! I have a party coming and have no extra room". I said oh ok if you see me staring why not say anything!? Plus you have no sign! Anyway not happy with the type of rejection I felt. read more