The setting is absolutely beautiful. The drinks are excellent. We do not drink alcohol so we ordered flavored lemonades made to order and they did not disappoint. I've been prior with GFs and we had lunch upstairs. Second trip was with my S/O downstairs for a quick bite pre show. We ordered appetizers one of which was the empanadas. A bit small but tasty nonetheless. Service was excellent as my previous visit. read more

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Can't believe I haven't added a review of one of our Cleveland favorites. This spot is truly a gem. We typically have lunch here, but have also enjoyed a few dinners. My wife cannot bypass the Mango Salmon. I love the Chorizo lunch and the Cuban sandwich. (Only available at lunch.) the grilled chicken at dinner is excellent. Honestly, lunch is their sweet spot. The dinner menu is a bit lean. They would do well to strengthen that offering. Nonetheless, this is an exciting place to eat. Pro Tip: try one of their boutique lemonade offerings. I've tried almost every one and they are uniformly delicious. read more

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I've been here twice now. The first time just to pick up smoothies on an afternoon walk and the second time to watch a game and dine on the patio. The smoothies were good, but a bit pricey. They make them fresh so takes awhile to get. My second visit was to watch a game. We were seated outside and waited a very long time to get water, menus, and place our order. Felt like we were the forgotten table as they came by to take others orders. I can understand being busy, but we waited a long time and even a wet tray was left on the table when we arrived. Finally flagged down staff to order. Again, waited awhile and felt forgotten. Much of the staff did not speak english so we relied on others around us to translate or wait for the main server to help. Very slow service and often forgotten. As for the food the vegetarian options were very limited, but the salad I got was excellent. Very fresh and tasty. They don't do anything special for a birthday. We ordered the tres leches cake and it was just placed on the table with the server saying happy birthday and then went off to get other orders. The downstairs inside of the restaurant is pretty and good for an intimate dinner/date night. Mixed feelings about this place, but perhaps if you come on a non-game day or slow time of day and go for dinner downstairs, you'll get more attentive service. There is no free parking. Plan on paying for street parking in the area. read more

Patio season at Lulo is the perfect spot to pull up a chair, grab a drink and dive into delicious Latin Fusion flavors! The shrimp on fire was my favorite and the drinks were phenomenal. Ambiance 10/10! I was disappointed in the size of the salad for the price without any protein. On street parallel parking and a parking lot across the street. Romeo y Julieta Berry Mojito Caipirinha Craft on Draft Shrimp on Fire Pineapple Salad Strawberry Salad read more

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The food was amazing! I got the Grilled Chicken (basic, I know) and it was the best meal I've ever had! The people were nice and friendly, they don't check in on you often like the restaurants. The ambiance was great. The place where people are seated are underground type of area, it's dark and beautiful. There's a lot of mirrors and lights so it feels good. read more

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The patio was beautiful! I came during a weekday lunch. We were the only ones on the patio. I had the carne asada.( rice/skirt steak/pinto bean salad/sweet plantains) & My sister had the Pear Salad. Also had the crema de maracuya dessert and sorbet. We wanted the flan and tres leches but but they were out of both..next time . Food was good and our server was friendly. I will definitely come back a time when I have more time. I did peak at the basement and OMG, the decor ! Someone really took the time and it reminded me of my time in NYC. read more

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The place has a nice unique vibe, but I really think their strongest suit is the drinks rather than the food at least from my experience. The empanadas were good. They had a nice flavor and texture, but they were very small and then my friend who had the chicken dinner mentioned how the chicken pieces were dry and the plantains were very hard. read more

This restaurant is a gem! Service, music, food,, beverages... everything was superb!!! Highly recommend, definitely plan to return. This place was beautiful and inviting. The beverages and food was not only delicious to taste it was also a feast for the eyes and a delight to my other senses! Chefs kiss and bravo!!! read more

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Menu looked great...reservation made in advance, but upon arrival we were told they were still seating 8 groups in front of us, mind you those reservations were 30 minutes prior. After 1 hour, a failed trip to the bar, getting a table (only because they couldn't locate the couple they were looking for) and still no service we chose to leave. The lobby was full of people in the same predicament. We ended up at next door at the Map Room, great service and even better bar food for a fraction of the price. read more

Well, this is new for me because I don't post negative reviews. I'll keep it short. Had a reservation at 630. Got seated 20 minutes later. Server was MIA. And by 720 ended up leaving. Pretty bummed because of the hype around the food. But, it was obvious other patrons there before me still had yet to even get their food. Oh well. Maybe next time will try not on Valentine's Day. read more

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LULO Cleveland is a Latin American fusion restaurant with beautiful decorations, romantic red lighting, and wall art. Although they provide a small menu, the smoothies and lemonades are very tasty and fresh. The beef empanadas were not the best I've had, but still pretty good. We couldn't get an entree because our server took forever to come to our table, she also took forever to give us our check, only three tables were occupied it was a weekday, so we ended up going somewhere else for food. read more

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I had dinner here with some friends and we were all impressed with the food and service. We ordered at least one of every appetizer to share and everything was so good. Staff even made a few of us non-drinkers mocktails, which were very tasty. The place is a little tricky to find, but once you find your way in, the inside decor is beautiful. read more

Beautiful restaurant with a lot of photo worthy elements and I was very appreciative of the server accommodating our group of 11 with such a positive and pleasant attitude. The menu and food left a lot to be desired. I'm typically not bothered by a "no substitutions" rule but the menu was already kind of limited as it was. Some of the dishes were inconsistent when they came out. My cut of salmon was very slim, almost a sliver (especially for the price), but my friend's was a much bigger square cut. The salmon also wasn't very flavorful. We all needed to ask for a hot sauce and a ranch type of sauce to help doctor it up. The bar had a limited selection of tequila but the cocktails on the menu were good! read more

Service was extremely slow. Went with the appetizer that included yuka potatoes and pork bites. Everything was dry and not seasoned much. Was disappointed with the pricing especially given the quality of the food. I typically don't care if the cocktails and menu items are pricey but in return expect I higher quality experience. Wouldn't return or recommend. read more

Ordered delivery and waited 2 hours for my food (estimated time of 1 hour). Zero communication from the restaurant and had to call multiple times to get the status of my order. Food was cold by the time of arrival. read more

Super cute place for my birthday. Very accommodating and friendly. Food was excellent read more

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5-Star Review: Where Flavor Meets Kale (and Somehow Wins!) This place deserves a standing ovation--or at least a slow clap between bites. I came in hungry and skeptical (especially about the kale), but left converted, full, and mildly concerned about my checking account. Worth it? Absolutely. The carne asada was a perfect blend of savory steak and a suspicious number of vegetables that somehow made me feel like a responsible adult and a flavor-loving carnivore at the same time. Like a taco had a love child with a salad--delicious and oddly balanced. Now let's talk grilled chicken. If you think grilled chicken is supposed to be dry, bland, and soul-crushing, think again. This bird clearly did yoga, got a tan, and came to slay. Juicy, seasoned, and totally worth cheating on your usual boring meal prep with. Dessert? Plantains. Sweet, warm, and comforting like a hug from your abuelita. And healthy enough that I didn't feel bad having five. (They're fruit. It's fine.) The drinks are fresh, healthy, and so tasty that you almost forget they cost more than your last haircut. I even drank the kale one--willingly! Normally, I consider kale a decorative leaf best served in a trash can, but here it was oddly refreshing. Who am I?? The food dishes reasonable. Drinks priced high, but you do get a lot healthy stuff in there. Fun place to hang out for healthy people. Or like me, I practice preventative health the old-fashioned way: vitamins, denial, and a deep faith in ginger shots. read more

Top tier experience. Having freshly relocated to DT Cleveland from TX, my twin and I are always interested to find the best local spots to share with our visitors and anyone looking for a suggestion for dinner, drinks, and atmosphere, Well, LULO has yet to disappoint. Great drinks Different and delicious food Lowlit, gorgeous and vibey inside and out All right here in the convenience of DT Cleveland. And don't get me started with our HOT, personable, servers , Rafa and Sebastian All around great experience here @ LULO, highly suggested read more

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Food was ok, my rice was not room temp, service was not good, workers was all over, the owner was kind and very informative, drinks was fantastic, but the wait was ridiculous, which the bartender apologized, ambiance is awesome with low lights and good tunes read more

Aye que rico!!! This place is so vibey. It has a tropical speakeasy atmosphere going. Very spacious while still cozy. The service was amazing, everyone was super kind! And the Mango Salmon dish from the lunch menu left me refreshed and content. 10/10!! Will definitely be back to try more. read more

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Decor is on point. You enter and walk down the stairs under fairy lights and everything has a cool vibe. The black lighting makes it a little hard to see once you're seated (and the food pics aren't the best because of it) but it's unique and we enjoyed it! Our server was great and the menu was smaller and not overwhelming. They didn't have a ton of vegetarian options, but what they did have was delicious! We got the tostones with guacamole as an appetizer and that guac...literally so good. We tried one of their speciality lemonades too (the strawberry one) and it was fresh with chunks of actual strawberry throughout. The glass it came in was cool too! For entrees, I ordered the quinoa ceviche and hubby went with the mango salmon. The quinoa ceviche was excellent...I know I will crave it in the future and it will bring me back! My husband liked the salmon, but he said it did arrive cold. The only thing that has me leaving a 4 instead of a 5 star review is the pricing with regard to the portion size. The piece of salmon was very small and came with only basic white rice for $24. Other than that, high marks. Not sure we'd go for the salmon again but I will go back for that guac and the quinoa ceviche for sure. Thank you for a lovely evening, Lulo! read more

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The ambiance of the restaurant is beautifully moody with a pleasing decor, though the low lighting makes it challenging to capture good photos. The teriyaki salmon was cooked perfectly, although the teriyaki flavor was subtle, which suited my taste. The guacamole was a touch salty for my liking. I also enjoyed the refreshing limeade with strawberry and cucumber--a perfect cool treat on a hot day that I would definitely order again. The music and overall ambience created a lively vibe that made me feel like dancing. My only suggestion would be for the restaurant to ensure that their full menu is available throughout lunch hours; unfortunately, about half of the lunch menu items were not available between 12:30 and 1:00. read more

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Great food. The restaurant is clean and the downstairs dining and bar area is cozy. The service is excellent and the food is amazing specially their tostones. read more

We came to Lulo's for dinner on a weekday evening -- the seating is in the basement since nobody was on the patio/ground level area. Staff members were quick to seat us once we went downstairs. There is a good amount of seating both downstairs and upstairs, though it was empty when we arrived so we got to sit anywhere! The menu has a good amount of appetizers, entrees and cocktails. We opted for two appetizers plus one entree to share. The empanadas were good and I enjoyed the crispy exterior, but the meat was a tad dry on the inside. The chorizo and patacones were very tasty and the pico de gallo was very refreshing (the empanadas came with pico de gallo as well) to pair with it. We ordered the carne asada as the entree, but they didn't have the skirt steak that evening, so they offered to swap it with churrasco's steak. The steak was very juicy and tender and came with rice, plantains, and a side salad. Definitely a shareable entree, but also probably a good size for one person without additional appetizers. For drinks, they had a ton of tasty options and I had a hard time deciding on just one drink. We enjoyed both the caipirinha and the key lime martini. The tres leches was also super tasty and big enough to share. They have a super cute interior with murals, lights, artificial plants, etc, but it was very dark inside. I would definitely come back to get more drinks and snacks! Parking read more

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Ordered food an hour and a half ago and they just came out to tell us it was going to be another 45 minutes. NO BUENO!!! No dinner and heading to a concert. Thanks amigos... Post concert next morning -now that I've had a little bit more time to think about it. The service here was majorly subpar. I think they had one waitress for the whole bar upstairs. Who knows about what was going on in the dungeon. I would like to add that two appetizers and three drinks cost us over $100, I don't know how long this place has been open, but I would be super surprised if it stayed that way they don't deserve to be. Didn't ruin our night, but it obviously pissed me off enough to think about it the next morning. Make sure you check out my picture of how empty the restaurant was when they told us food was going to take another 45 minutes. read more

Lulo Kitchen - Still waiting an hour and a half for a meal this is how full the restaurant was when I told us it was going to be 45 more minutes. - Wine Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I would tell you to run, not walk, to this spot! The food is pretty good--but this isn't the most special part about Lulo. I loved the maple salmon and my green juice (all juices are freshly squeezed). What makes this place truly special, though, is the service and atmosphere. The owner's passion for his business is clear; he visits tables to ensure every guest is happy. The ambiance is cozy and romantic. Whether you're sitting in their snug basement section or upstairs by the windows surrounded by greenery, there's a perfect spot for everyone. This is a small family business, and I am certain they appreciate the support! read more

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Terrible food and service. Food tasted like out of microwave. Servers were non existent

Tuesday' night and this place is completely empty. First it was hard finding this place as there was construction outside. Then when you find an entrance, its a bit confusing, you come inside, come to the stairs and there is a sign "wait to be seated' but there was nobody there. So went downstairs ourselves. The place itself is very small and its advertised as 'speakeasy'. But it doesn't give you speakeasy vibes, more like 'small place in the the basement with the bar' vibes. The service was good, waiter (Miguel) did a great job. Food quality and flavors were there, albeit a bit on a spicy side. Prices for the food are good, drinks are way overpriced, glass of lemonade for $8, one drink $22. But they did give my daughter a drink as it was her birthday. read more

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We ordered Lunch from Lulo and it was beyond amazing!! The flavors blended so nicely.. I can't wait to order again The salmon... mouth watering and tender! 10000% would order again The plantains we perfect!! Not over cooked and came on the side with my meal.. read more

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Amazing food, go try for yourself Chicken and Carne Asada dinners were great! Support local read more

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My husband and I decided to eat at Lulo Cleveland for Valentine's Day after seeing lots of social media videos and hearing great reviews. Our reservation was for 6:30 PM, and we arrived at 6:15 PM to find a room full of other guests with the same reservation time. Despite it being a holiday, the way things unfolded was disappointing. It took forever to get seated, and people with later reservations who arrived after us were seated before us. Once we were finally seated, it took a long time for them to bring us water and take our drink and appetizer orders. After finishing our appetizers and drinks, we ordered our main courses and another round of drinks. It took over an hour and a half for our food to arrive. We asked three separate times where our food was, and other tables that were seated after us were already checking out. We tried to be patient since it was Valentine's Day, but seeing others get their food and leave before us was frustrating. We also noticed other diners leaving due to similar issues, some without receiving their food or drinks. While the food was good, the service was terrible. We ended up leaving around 10 PM. When we went to pay the $186 bill with a $100 Visa gift card and intended to cover the rest with my card, we were rudely informed they weren't accepting gift cards. The waiter was extremely rude and dismissive. Even after we paid, we were still waiting for our desserts to be delivered to our table. This was the worst dining experience we've ever had, and we wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. We will not be returning. Update: They canceled my reservation even though I showed up, so now my card is going to be charged $25 per person, and my OpenTable account is going to get flagged. What a joke of a restaurant. read more

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My husband and I made dinner reservations for 7:30 on a Friday evening. The waiting area is a tad confusing; you're suppose to check in upstairs before they escort you down the stairs. So, wait until you're greeted upstairs before you head downstairs. The atmosphere is very chic. We were seated at the table across from the stairs. I noticed throughout our time there that many people came immediately downstairs just to go up the stairs again. My personal opinion is there should be a clear sign upon entry to wait upstairs before being escorted down. Service was slow in the beginning; it was most likely due to the fact that there were multiple parties seated before us at the same time. Nevertheless, I counted about 5-6 working servers, 2-3 bartenders, and 1 very active hostess so that shouldn't be an issue. Our server, Miguel, took about 8 minutes to greet us and take our beverage order. The wait time when we were seated set precedent of the wait for food and drinks the entire evening. Because of that realization, we ordered our drinks and appetizer immediately, then our entree before appetizer even came out. Our drinks consisted of Caipirinha, Resurrection, and Mango Jalapeño Margarita. The food were empanadas, carne asada, and mango salmon. It took ~18 minutes for our 2 drinks to come out. We noticed the table who arrived around 10 minutes after us received their drinks before we did. I don't know the complexity of their drink order but we should've received ours prior to them. Our appetizer came out shortly after. The food and drinks were robust, and we enjoyed them all. The empanadas were flavorful and came out piping hot. We could've ordered another plate of it. The sweet plantains with the carne asada was a sweet treat of a salty and savory dish. The salmon and mango was also a great combination. The mango is a cold topper so don't expect the salmon to come out hot. We spend about $140 with 1 appe, 2 entrees, and 3 drinks. It's a little expensive than our average date night but the portions were great :) read more

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The food was amazing and our waiter, Rafael, was even more AMAZING!!! Will be back!!! We got the steak and chicken, rice and plantains!! Must get dishes!! read more

The food here is delicious. Service is always with a smile :). Ambiance is amazing. I love the decor in this place. It is pricey though. But it's worth it! Great quality. read more

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Food was alright for the price, portions are small. Menu was small as well. Service was good, but would not come here again.

SO good. Our server was so incredibly sweet. Food was so fresh and flavorful and the coffee and drinks were perfect. There is indoor and outdoor seating which we loved. Will definitely be back for dinner! read more

This place has a really unique interior- such a cool vibe for a date night (went here for an anniversary). The staff was really attentive despite it being busy. Appetizers, drinks and entrees were all amazing I will definitely eat here again! read more

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If missed potential could be summed up into a restaurant this would be it. We came here after seeing the incredible decor on social media, but really wish that they had put more effort into making the food taste better than the ambiance of the place. The drinks were probably the only good things we ordered. The empanadas were quite dry and i really struggled to taste much even with the pico. The salmon was similar where it tasted almost completely unseasoned. The shrimp on the other hand tasted like buffalo sauce. Service was alright although definitely nowhere near top points. There is SO much potential here but at least for now, will not be returning. read more

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I booked a private graduation reception for my husband, and a group of about 30 people. Mario was attentive and easy to help navigate me through the process. The staff went above and beyond. The place is already gorgeous- but they added details to personalize our experience (such as small graduation touches and a personalized cocktail). We had excellent service and the food was delicious! I had guests come back to the restaurant because they were so pleased. THANK YOU! read more

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This was a horrible experience. They have a "downstairs" hidden scene. We also had a reservation at 9:00pm. We went to the "hidden" spot with the lights off, we called and customer service picked up and we asked multiple times to talk to the manager and when asked for my first and last name the man on the phone went radio silent. When we asked how to get in the man didn't say anything. then 22 minutes later they told us it was closed early. why not call the person who has the reservation tell them of the circumstances so they can make other plans? stupid. never coning back. read more