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Lolita’s

4.3 (289 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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Nicole B.

Wanted to try a new restaurant for Mother's Day and we picked Lolita's. I loved the open style dining experience but it was a bit noisy. Loved the decor and relaxed feel of the restaurant, our server was exceptional. The food was authentic and they have a creative drink menu.

Mexican Tomato Soul with grilled cheese bread
Hannah S.

After dining at Lolita's several times over the past few years, I can confidently say that Lolita's is one of my absolute favorite Mexican dining establishments in RVA. The food never disappoints. It is always fresh & flavorful. The food presentation is also always colorful & visually appealing. The decor was festive & fun. Our server was courteous, attentive & knowledgeable about the menu offerings. Lolita's is definitely at the top of my list for Restaurant I enjoy dining at & I highly recommend trying them out. Also I love that it is a Female owned family restaurant.

Shawn L.

Great place in the heart of carytown. Had the calamari as an app. Carne Asada was awesome. Server was very attentive. Had live music that night. Definitely hopping place for dinner and evening. We really liked this a lot. Definitely have a cocktail!

Nicki B.

This place was fantastic. The vibe was on point, the food was delicious, and the drinks were just as good. The staff was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. The décor and ambiance were warm, welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing. I would definitely come back. It's also a perfect spot for a late-night dinner since it's close to plenty of nightlife options.

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Katie T.

Came here on a Sunday evening and made a reservation (though I'm not sure one is needed, since there were quite a few tables available). I love when local joints are actually owned and operated by hispanohablantes :) Started with the Sueño Maya which was delightful. I had the Gobernador tacos and my husband had carne asada. Both were excellent. The homemade salsas/sauces were super tasty! The second drink I ordered was honestly just not my thing (El Norteño). Too bitter and had to switch it for something else. The waitress was happy to do so. I landed on the Bruja de Verde. Very good, but never something I'd make at home. The drink list was honestly quite strange. Only about 3 drinks out of 12 appealed to us. The dessert list looked amazing but we didn't have an appetite by the time dinner was done. Would recommend a visit to Lolita's! Un placer!

Jenny H.

Service was quick and friendly and atmosphere was comfortable but music was too loud for a Sunday brunch. We loved the guac appetizer and the coconut horchata was a decent opener for brunch; it's on the sweet side so would have preferred paying less for a smaller glass. I got the Huevos Rancheros with suadero which was delicious. Filling but not too heavy for a decent price -these days. My husband got Chicken tacos which were good but did not blow him away and there was a little gristle which was not pleasant. My son got the taco de huevo and thought it okay. I'd go back again bc I loved what I got but might have to go with friends lol. Parking can be challenging on Cary at peak meal times.

Chicken tacos
Jessica Lynn G.

This taco restaurant is absolutely outstanding! From the moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone--the decor is intentional, modern, and beautifully representative of Mexican cuisine. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating a space that feels both authentic and elevated. The staff could not have been friendlier. They welcomed us with smiles, made fantastic menu recommendations, and the service was impressively quick without ever feeling rushed. We started with cocktails--mine was a watermelon and tequila special that was incredible, and my husband's piña colada-style drink was just as delicious. For an appetizer, we ordered guacamole and chips. The chips were unlike the typical basket you might expect--authentic, unique, and perfectly paired with the guac. For entrées, I had the chicken asada tacos and he had the fish tacos. Both came out beautifully plated and tasted even better than they looked--fresh, flavorful, and very filling. We also tried two sides: the Mexican rice (so flavorful and a perfect complement to the tacos) and the potatoes, which my fiancé absolutely loved. Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and I can honestly say this was one of the most authentic yet modern takes I've had. Everything about this place--from the food to the drinks to the atmosphere--was phenomenal. Highly, highly recommend!

Pollo Asado & Gobernador tacos
Skyler G.

A group of friends and I came here for a birthday dinner and it was a great experience! The restaurant is so adorable and great for a celebration or date night. The drinks were delicious and the menu had a wide variety of alcohols to choose from. The food was amazing! We went on taco night so tacos were $5 each and you can mix and match - an amazing deal. I think everyone enjoyed their food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I highly recommend and will definitely be back!

La Chica Fresa is astonishingly good and must be experienced to be believed.  The bouquet alone is intoxicating.
Devin B.

Lolita's has been a favorite for us. The bar team is superb, Adan's cocktails are world class, and our servers have consistently been gracious. Shoutout to Gonzalo in particular, who is a treasure. On this visit my chicken tacos were soft and delicious, exactly what I wanted. The problem was a snapper crudo that tasted off to both of us on the first bite. We stopped immediately and sent it back out of basic food-safety caution. It was the second time we have encountered questionable seafood here; on a prior visit we were told there had been a supplier change. When we asked for a manager, the interaction turned combative in a way that surprised us. Instead of starting with an apology and removal, we heard two refrains that put us on trial: that this was the "second time with you," and that management "knew" the fish was not old. We were not seeking drama or a post-mortem on provenance. We were reporting a simple sensory claim about what was in front of us and declining to keep eating it. Arguing with guests at the table about whether their palates are wrong is not service recovery. The standard response in hospitality is straightforward: remove the item, comp or replace if appropriate, and investigate offstage. We asked to be left to our drinks because the exchange had become adversarial. The manager later returned quietly to clear the plate, which we appreciated as an attempt to normalize the moment, but the damage to the evening was done. My wife was rattled and left in tears. To be clear, the floor staff and bar team remained excellent throughout, and we tipped our server for that. We plan to keep coming for the cocktails and the dishes we have always enjoyed. For now we will avoid seafood here, since two experiences have shaken our confidence. More importantly, we hope management re-centers hospitality when handling food-safety concerns. A guest who says an item tastes off should feel believed and cared for, not cross-examined. Remove it, make it right, and take any investigation away from the table. Do that, and the reputation the bar team has earned will be matched by leadership on the floor.

Baja shrimp tacos
Maureen H.

We had a delightful lunch at Lolita's today. It was our first time there. Excellent service and food. Even though we arrived at 2:00, the restaurant was full and everyone seemed happy to be there. Loved the decor and the history.

Antonio V.

I visited Lolita's during the watermelon festival, they had watermelon cocktails which were very refreshing. They had an amazing DJ during brunch, Jungle Brother. He was playing great House music. I always get their salad and their corn. The chicken tacos are great as well.

Our VIP seating
Jessica L.

Lolita's was a whole entire vibe in and of itself. First of all, we were sat at the best seat in the entire house. The doors were wide open, it was a windy day, but we were sat right in the middle of inside & outside. We had a (normally) soft breeze, as opposed to the outside people, and we had the inside vibe of their interesting & unique decor. The host was great from the moment we walked up- I felt truly welcomed, which is so rare these days. We were seated immediately (on a Saturday around 2pm, mind you- the middle of a crazy lunch & early dinner rush), and again, had VIP (or so it felt) seating. I wanted to go here when I saw they had blue corn tortillas from other reviews. I couldn't believe it. I haven't had blue corn anything since I was visiting my family in NM. I had the chicken pastor tacos, and they were supreme. It came with two, and was loaded with chicken. My lovely lady had the carnitas loaded fries, which were more like home fries a diced potatoes. She really liked them a lot. We both had a drink (I had the Frida special, which was surprisingly made of gin, not tequila). Then we went to the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the VMFA, which was just close by. A prime late May Day spent in beautiful Richmond. (Sidenote: I will also say I think these were blue & yellow corn tortillas, or some other less dense masa than blue corn masa. It didn't have the FULL blue corn explosion flavor, but they also weren't dry at all. Very good still!! I wanna come back!)

Yvonne M.

I met my family here to celebrate a birthday. We called ahead to secure a reservation because we heard they are always busy and there's usually a wait. When we walked in, there was just a few minutes wait and we were seated. The server was awesome, very informative and helped us to create a vegan option off the menu. The food was very good - we had a soy chorizo quesadilla, grilled cauliflower, and tacos. We also had some drinks, that were just as pretty as they were delicious. I loved the vibes of this place, there was a beautifully lit bar area and wall decor as well.

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Révéler is the kind of place that defies easy description, which is exactly what makes it worth…read morevisiting. The décor is wildly eclectic and definitely gives the spot a unique feel. I was there for a private event. The crowd was warm and wonderfully mixed. There was a little chat before the event began that basically told us to not get kicked out by being mean or non-inclusive. Not sure how I felt about that. Parking in Carytown is its own contact sport. Come early -- your blood pressure will thank you. I parked 6 blocks away and was lucky to get that. Bottom line: Weird, welcoming, and worth every lap around the block looking for a spot if you're into crowds and are looking for something different.

Came here with friends and it seems like a cool spot, especially for an older crowd. We purchased…read moretickets expecting a jazz experience, but the music was not jazz at all, which was a bit disappointing. The art exhibitions were nice and definitely interesting to walk through. The charcuterie board we ordered was excellent and a highlight of the night. The location is also great for nightlife. That said, the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me, and the service was inconsistent. We were told guests are expected to be quiet during the sets, yet another group was talking loudly and nothing was addressed, which felt a bit uneven. Overall, it's not a place I'd return to, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a more diverse crowd.

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