This little spot in Carytown is a hidden gem with such good food! The place is vibrant yet cozy. The host and server were great. Stopped in on a Monday - with all day happy hour specials for food and drinks. We enjoyed the guacamole, the tacos and the beverages. The tostadas served with the guacamole were a nice and different touch than the usual chips at other places. The flavor on my shrimp tacos exploded with a balance of spices and fresh ingredients. So good! read more

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Celiac- Gluten- free Review Lolita's has my WHOLE heart. Their gluten-free options may not be extensive, but they're enough, and they are done WELL (no dedicated fryers just FYI). Let me also give nuance to my love of Lolita's by saying first and foremost that I had the best cocktail I've ever had here, the Hotboxed Ferrari (Siete Misterios Mezcal, Byrrh, Piña, Campari, Fernet Branca, Cinnamon Deme, Salted Grapefruit Foam). I am rabid for Mezcal. I want to kiss the mixologist who developed this drink, because it is absolutely a balance of flavors that showcases the beautiful and perfect smokiness of Mezcal and good grief I almost fell out after my first sip. *deep breaths* So we just continue riding this wave of joy with the salsa and tostadas. Three types of salsas with unique flavors and different levels of heat. All three incredible. Blue-corn tostadas made in-house. And then a bowl of pozole verde. This damn sopa had me in a chokehold as well because how was everything perfect??? The textures, the flavors...I think I might have forgotten where I was because I got lost in that bowl. Best pozole verde I've ever had. Ordered the Choripapa and Suadero tacos- at this point I really could have ordered just one because your girl was almost at maximum capacity. The tacos are not cheap- ranging from $11-14- but to their credit, they do not skimp on the fillings and the flavors are top tier. Add in those fresh blue corn tortillas and you have a combination that truly did not miss in any way, shape, or form. Only disappointment I encountered the entire night was one of the drinks on the menu not actually being available (the frozen horchata-pumpkin colada), but my bartender made me a horchata coffee cocktail that definitely made up for it. Shout out to her, because she was throwing down on them drinks. So. True artistry experienced throughout the night, from the cocktails to the food. The atmosphere is so cool inside too, definitely a light summery feel which is a nice respite from this crazy winter blast we're experiencing at the moment. Love this spot and highly recommend. read more

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110% Discrimination! We walked into a half full restaurant at 5pm and were turned away because they had a TWO hour wait! BS! They lied and talked about us in a foreign language, RUDE! One with a cane, one black man and a friend of both! read more

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. read more

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Great food, presentation and prices. Got to have all day happy hour with delicious appetizer. Amount was just right with the reasonable price. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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TERRIBLE. TERRIBLE. TERRIBLE. Made a 9 PM reservation and was made to wait 20 mins as I watched them seat another group of 6. When asked about our reservation they said that the party had been waiting for over an hour which seems to trump a reservation. Staff was unapologetic and rude. DO NOT GO HERE - cannot give zero stars. read more

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! read more

Lolita’s - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Ambiance the open air feel- the positive vibe and music . The service fast but busy. Will return soon read more

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. read more

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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!) read more

Lolita’s - Our VIP seating - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food was Excellent but I had to constantly ask for Condiments My son and daughter and law put me and my husband ion to Lollitas will go again. And recommend to friends stop being stingy with the sauces thank you. read more

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. read more

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The food is delicious, and the drinks are great and unique. For Carytown, the cocktail prices are very reasonable, especially compared to similar spots nearby. This is a modern Mexican place, and everything we ordered for dinner felt fresh and well done. The appetizers were tasty, but they are a little too conservative with the chips. You get plenty of guacamole, which is appreciated, but only about a quarter of the chips you actually need to enjoy it properly. Consider this a friendly nudge to order an extra basket. Service can be on the slower side, especially when the restaurant is crowded, so it is not the place to rush through a meal. That said, the space itself makes up for some of the wait. The vibe is casual but polished, with a beautiful interior and really pretty pink tile work throughout. The booths are especially fun if you come with a larger group and want to settle in for the evening. Overall, it is still a spot I would recommend for good food, solid drinks, and a relaxed dinner with friends. read more

Lolita’s - El Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Lolita's is good for brunch, lunch or dinner. Same owners of Little Mexico, Lolita's is like the grown up sibling. A bit more upscale, the decor is super cute and the food is delicious. My go to is any of their bowls with whichever meat I'm craving that day. The bowls give you a decent amount of food that fills you up but is not too much. They also have a great NA/mocktail menu! The cocktails are also yummy but if you don't drink or don't want to it's a great option. The staff is always friendly and fast. read more

Lolita’s - NA guava margarita - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Lolita's is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Carytown; The food is always fresh, and their new menu items are amazing. I want this past week with my husband and we tried out the calamari and it was so delicious! Crispy, well seasoned, and we loved the chipotle crema that was with it. Very unexpected for a Mexican restaurant but it fit perfectly with the flavors :-) I also had a non alcoholic margarita (flavor is Corazón) that was wonderful. For anyone that is looking for a great place for food and cocktails/mocktails, Lolita's is the one! read more

Lolita’s - Salsa and tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Had a wonderful dining experience at Lolita's, especially by way of the ambiance and gorgeous aesthetic, which always makes me want to up my trendy decor game. Their salsas come as a trio sampler, each with a different heat level and vibrant flavor profile ranging across sweet and smoky tones + tostadas instead of chips which adds to the stellar vibes here. I had the chicken quesadilla, which was delicious and cheesy but overall average - portions are a bit on the smaller side for the price too. I am not a fan of flan but my friend tried the cacao flan and seemed to enjoy it. Service was quick and friendly. Lolita's is located in the middle of Carytown which is perfect for meet-ups, especially if you're looking for Mexican food that is on the nicer side in terms of ambiance and food presentation (plus they have happy hour M-F w/ $6 margs which are great!). It is also just an amazing space to be when the weather is nice outside so that you can really relish the open-air atmosphere. read more

Lolita’s - Chicken quesadilla, salsa - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Loved my pozole! This place was really cute. We stopped in while they were playing live music, which was a really nice touch. Our waitress was very friendly as well! It was wine night so we ordered a beautiful bottle for the table. I also had a salad and pozole (soup). Additionally we enjoyed queso and salsas for the table. The place was really cute and had nice little tables in alcoves. I would recommend getting 2 chairs to sit at the table as opposed to one and squeezing. It was awkward with 6 of us as we had 5 in the booth and 1 chair. There was also a bar area if preferred! Overall would come back! read more

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Fabulous food. Taco Tuesday mix and match $5 each. Chicken soup is wonderful. Nice friendly staff. Mexican music. Really nice cute place, great prices read more

Lolita’s - Chicken soup - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We met a couple here on a Thursday evening. It is located downtown with only street parking. We parked on the block behind the restaurant fairly easily. We had a reservation and were seated timely. The service was good. The menu is not huge like you see at other mexican style places. We got there for a happy hour order and my wife got a margarita which was good. However, when the couple we were meeting arrived, it was past happy hour. She ordered a margarita and it was double in size to the happy hour one.. so just know you are getting a lower price but a MUCH small drink. The food was good but servings were smaller than what you see normally at a Mexican restaurant. Overall, i think you go for the atmosphere which was nice. It is decorated modern inside. The overall noise level is also quite high. read more

Lolita’s - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I visited Lolita's almost over two years ago for tacos and hadn't been back since. Earlier this year an old college friend was in town and we all decided to get together for some drinks. Lolita's is super trendy and cute. Their cocktails are amazing here. I came back for the cocktails and happened to get some lunch too. I'm so happy I tried more food because I really enjoyed my tuna tostada. My fiancé devoured his tacos. My college friend and his girlfriend loved their orders too. Our waitress was super kind and attentive. She checked on us enough times and could tell we were old friends catching up so didn't make us feel rushed either. It was not too long after Christmas when we visited and I got an incredible drink called Merry spritzmas. The presentation of food and drinks here are A+. They look so good in photos. I also love how they can open the screen doors on nicer days. It's a really nice spot in Carytown. They have single bathroom stalls here. I'd recommend coming for drinks and light bites (they do have bigger meals too). read more

Lolita’s - Merry spritzmas cocktail and tuna tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Happy Hour at Lolita's is a must! The Chorizo Fundido is a lot different than what I'm used to but still tasty nonetheless and the margaritas are some of the best in Richmond. Love the interior design and the authentic feel of the hand-pressed tortillas. Great service gives them a 10/10 would recommend for a Carytown pitstop! read more

Lolita’s - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Fun Saturday night dinner experience with good food! I had the Caesar salad with steak and it was good and had plenty of steak atop of it. We also had the guac and salad apps and the three salsa options were all so different but very good! My favorite was the medium heat pineapple salsa. Their Tuna tostada was very tasty and was fresh and had a lot of tuna but the tostada gets soggy quick so make sure to have some extra chips to supplement. The tacos are also a great go to and affordable with great flavors and quality, especially with their in house made blue tortillas. They have some fun holiday decor right now, it's a good place to go out on a date or just have a nice dinner out. It's a little loud with the crowds and Spanish music but it's still a fun vibe. My one critique is that the service was slow but the restaurant was full and it was Saturday night. They offer free in house made tortilla chips but it was difficult to get refill; they'd give us one 4-count basket for a table of 6 which then just made us multiple times for a refill. read more

Lolita’s - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food was very good and the drinks were tasty Service is excellent with a very stylish ambience We enjoy the drinks of the food read more

Absolutely incredible experience! I truly enjoyed the ambiance, the food, and overall service of Lolita's. This gem is located in Carytown and has some of the best happy hour offers in town!! I truly love the menu options and flavors of margaritas. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I'm upgrading to 5 star with great staff Had more time tonight to sample some do drinks Have great holiday theme and decor is terrific for Christmas read more

Stumbled in here with no prior information and happened to arrive for both happy hour and taco Tuesday specials. Taco Tuesday special was great - three tacos for $15 and the tacos are well filled with good toppings and several flavors. The carne asada was tough but we had almost every other filling with no complaints. Be aware their salsa appetizer is more like a trio of hot sauce with large tostados as chips. Not what we were looking for and sadly we ended up with two orders. Very clean and pretty inside. Relatively slow service for 4 pm on a Tuesday with few other patrons. Would come back for taco Tuesday! read more

I've been here twice now this Spring w my wife and love it. The music really sets the vibe and ambiance of the place. We sat out on the patio this time (bar last time) and I wish I' taken more pictures. My wife had the soy choizo tacos while I had the octopus--both great! Last time, the Mexican Casear Salad and Queso Fundido were spectacular as well. This is npt so much fusion as it is elevated Mexican. Service has always been outstanding and I recommend exploring the cocktail menu as there are some really fun drinks there we've had...5 stars is an easy score for Lolita's. read more

Lolita’s - Soy chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This review has been a long time coming. I cannot stress how much I looooooove Lolita's. I regularly make my way here on Fridays and I look forward to it every week. My usual order is the Margarita Classica, Carne Asada Fries, and whatever order of tacos that strike my fancy. (I do wish they brought back the Pork Belly Tacos tho bc they were my absolute favorite.) Other honorable mentions, Corazon Margarita, the Queso Fundido with chorizo, and the Mexican Caesar salad. If the food is not enough to convince you to go, the Happy Hour deals are fabulous, they often have Jazz Wine Nights, during warmer days they open their floor to ceiling windows to let in the fresh air, and their staff is incredible. Lolita's is my favorite place in Richmond. I often forfeit trying new places bc of this restaurant. See ya next Friday, Lolita's! read more

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I love Lolita's! I hadn't been there in a couple of years and went back last weekend and just as amazing as I a remembered! Great food, service and ambiance! read more

Absolutely love how beautiful this space is. The designer definitely gave homage to Mexican culture... I feel like I was transported. The guac is always my tell-tale of whether or not I'm going to enjoy my Mexican cuisine & this guac did not miss. I found a perfect balance of salt to fat with a perfect consistency. My tacos were perfection, I ordered tacos asada, and my friend ordered tacos de setas (tempura mushroom). My favorite thing about this place... They actually have vegan options aside from salad and guacamole so my herbivorous friends can actually get full off this menu. The service was great... especially considering this is Carytown and sometimes you get grumpy teen. It's great for a date night, girls night out, night out with the fellas... I even saw some teens having a good first date and some girls at homecoming. read more

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quick friendly competent service! fun atmosphere! delicious food! went here with some girlfriends, we shared the mexican caesar salad, some guac and then got our own entrees. I got the pastor torta with the fried potatoes. The salad was great and the torta was excellent. I couldn't finish it all. Packed up the second half to take home. We went for lunch and I opted not to get anything from the bar, but the bar program sounds legit. I'm thinking heading back to Lolita's for a date night with my husband would be the perfect chance to try one of their cocktails. Yum; check it out read more

Lolita’s - pastor torta - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Always a delicious experience, the interior is so cool and inviting and the food is fresh/made from scratch and just so yummy. I got the pan de elote for dessert last night and wow 10/10! read more