I rarely ever leave reviews but these were the best vegan tacos I've had in Virginia. The vegan chorizo was fire!!!! The rice was a great pair with it. The only thing is I asked if the beans were vegan i was told they were and then they came with cheese on them. This made me second guess if they were made with lard as well. Other than that the food was great :) the music playing outside was enjoyable but the 'no shirt no shoes no tacos' sign??? Come on we right on the beach lol read more

Great food, ambience, and amazing bartender. My husband and I sat at the bar and we were not disappointed. I ordered the carne asada and it was delicious. The hubs order the chorizo pollo dish, and he stated it was good. We will return and make it a regular spot. read more

Hubby and I came here for dinner before a meeting in the area. It just so happened to be Cinco De Mayo so we knew what to expect and was fine with it. We arrived about 4:30pm and the place was already poppin. The lovely hostess was super nice and we ended up waiting about 25 minutes to be sat down at a table. Our server was very sweet. We ordered shrimp tacos and a goat cheese and quinoa Chile relleno. Everything was delicious! I made my shrimp taco Lola style and I loved it. Everything was great. I can't wait to go back and try their other menu items. read more

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Pros: First time at this restaurant, nice Margaritaville type atmosphere, laid back vibes, clean establishment and clean restroom. Food was delicious! We ordered the Carne Asada, Lola's burrito, nachos, kids meals: cheese pizza meal & chicken tender meal. Enjoyed everything we ordered. Would come back again and highly recommend to family and friends. Cons: although staff is friendly & we were seated quickly, I think waiters could kindly be a bit more attentive. I kept looking for a waiter to ask for drink refill and more sauce, but had to go to the bar myself to ask the bartender if I could refill my drinks. read more

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More like 3.5 stars. First, this place is beautiful! Tranquil even. It is clean, and very inviting. There are several TVs on the walls, but the Tuesday night we were there, all were turned to nature scenes. Very nice! Also sure they can turn on a game or something if needed. Our server was great, and a little bit great. He was very knowledgeable and was a fantastic personality. He was definitely enjoying his job with his fellow coworkers. But we shouldn't have had to ask for drink refills. The menu is outstanding! This is not the typical American Mexican restaurant that floods our area. There are all kinds of interesting options. Ceviches, octopus, etc. Definitely not your typical "Mexican puddle of cheese" kind of place. We started with chips and salsa and the queso. That fire roasted salsa is amazing! What a depth of flavor - the heat hits you in the end. But then it is perfectly complimented by the white sauce (I think is is called Mexican Ranch on the menu?). The Queso Fundito was a little runny, but the chorizo in it definitely helped it along. Did I mention the drinks from the bar? Outstanding! These bartenders know what they are doing and are not afraid to do a real pour. My white sangria is probably one of the best I have ever had when I did t make it myself. The reason for losing stars? Ok the cook. Hubby ordered chimichangas with steak. The steak was SO overcooked. Like shoe leather. You would expect a place like this to use amazing juicy steak. I ordered a shrimp Rockefeller type dish. It sounded so interesting. What a nice addition to a menu! But the shrimp were way overcooked. We are not going to let this first impress be our last. There are so many interesting things on the menu that we will try again. This is the kind of Mexican restaurant we need in this area. Innovative. read more

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The perfect place for anything, from a casual post-beach bite to a dressy date night. Stringed lights and bright walls set the scene for a delightful evening of good food. Definitely recommend the fish ceviche over the shrimp ceviche, their chips come out warm and fresh. The chicken mole also did not disappoint, with enticing flavors and large proportions. The pastor with their verde sauce was also very delicious. Service was quick despite a packed Friday night. Overall great! read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Chicken Mole - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Lola's Beach Cantina in East Beach is my new favorite spot for a good happy hour! I stopped by on a Thursday and was genuinely impressed by how lively and fun the atmosphere was. The place was poppin with by 5PM. The decor is super chic and beachy. I loved the vibes. Their happy hour deals are great. 50% off select appetizers and $5.99 drink specials. I ordered a corona light, not even sure if that was on happy hour but it sure is my favorite beer when at a Mexican spot! my friend and I split the surf n turf nachos, which were out of this world. They were topped with carne asada, grilled chicken, chorizo, and shrimp, queso, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, and a honey chipotle drizzle. So much flavor in each bite. My friend ordered a house margarita and her feedback was 10/10. The staff were extremely friendly too, which added to the positive experience. I can't wait to come back for a full dinner soon. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area, or need a spot to go after the beach! read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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So after a HORRIBLE yelp experience at Coastal Country, my friends and I walked here because we were hungry. The crowd was definitely older. But our server McKenzie was perfect! Super friendly and patient. We happened to stumble onto National tequila day, go us. The decor was cute and the place was clean. The food was AMAZING, the guac was homemade and tasty, the chips were fresh unlike the OTHER place down the road. lol so on National tequila day, I ordered a banana bread old fashioned (I never drink bourbon). But it was so good and tasted just like the name. The girls ordered margs and they were well made, they didn't have the artificial 'mix' taste. June ordered the chicken quesadillas and she loved them. We would definitely come back here. Also, OHIO fans? Hmmmm lol. read more

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This place never fails to disappoint. Food isnt bad but it isnt good. Its so depressingly bland. If i ate it with my eyes closed, i could not place any flavors, not even salt. Meat (of all types--steak, shrimp, fish) are all overcooked. Tacos are dry as hell. I get tacos dont have sauce but how is it possible that even the tomatoes have no juice?? Salsa and pico dont help either, they are void of flavor. The food looks good but tastes like nothing. And wtf is this rock hard kids "cheese pizza"?? Its like stale pita bread or something. Been here 3 times and no more, its no coincidence every time that its been flavorless, at least it's edible. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

First time here and was good. We ordered surf and turf which is good, shrimp and scallops and mix tacos. Food was good but not excellent especially with being pricey I was expecting a lil more on an authentic Mexican dish. Our server was nice and the restaurant looks clean. read more

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Absolutely had a wonderful meal and a most enjoyable time at this little gem of a restaurant! The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. Our server Ana Maria was a delight to talk to and she provided quick and excellent service. She had lots of good suggestions on food and drinks. Very pleasant outdoor seating, loved going here for Cinco di Mayo. The food was delicious and we will absolutely be back again! read more

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Great food this afternoon during happy hour. I enjoyed the chicken Lola and my wife was quite happy with her shrimp and scallop fajita. The guacamole we shared was spot on. We sat at the bar and the servers were attentive and friendly. There are three large 8K television screens on the wall behind the bar and each carry flying drone pictures of Caribbean resorts. My wife noticed that Puerto Rico on the screen was misspelled. We thought that was oddly amusing for a cantina. read more

Stumbled into Lola's today and wow--what an unexpected gem right by the shoreline. From the moment we walked in, the bright coastal colors and warm vibe hit just right. Service was friendly, quick, and genuinely welcoming. Chesbay Punch Let's talk about this drink. Light, fruity, refreshing, and dangerously easy to sip. Perfect balance--not too sweet, not too tart. It tasted like vacation in a glass. Ceviche Tower A showstopper. Literally a skyscraper of fresh shrimp, scallops, and fish layered with bright lime, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño, and silky avocado on top. Clean, zesty, generous portion, and plated beautifully. The house-made chips on the side were crisp and perfect for scooping. Absolutely worth the price. Chicken Mole Rich, deep, and comforting. The mole sauce had that classic chocolatey warmth with just the right seasoning, poured over a tender chicken leg quarter and served with rice. It felt like a hug from someone's abuela. The whole experience felt intentional--from the ambiance to the plating. Huge thanks to the staff for making our visit so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back to try more! Lola's is a vibe, and the food backs it up. Highly recommend. read more

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Food is great. Margaritas are some of the beat! And it it a great place for a happy hour or a group dinner. Service is always spot on!

Cute place in OV. Stopped in for lunch. Server was great and our food came fast. Servings were good size and food was tasty. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing food and amazing drinks!! This place rocks. Good quality Mexican food (and that's coming from a San Diego born Mexican food lover!) Cadillac margarita, smoked Paloma, birria tacos, and Lola's burrito were all top notch. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Lola's Burrito! Packed with flavor and toppings - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Wow! I love this spot! Drinks were strong which was awesome! The service was fast and friendly! THE FOOOD IS TO DIE FOR! I absolutely loved this place, it will definitely be a good to especially this summer! The spot was very beachy vibes given the location and it fit perfectly. read more

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It's a cozy place to relax on a Sunday afternoon.. greeted by the host at the door and seat right away without reservation on a weekend. The server is nice and very accommodating. The reason its 4 star, i feel its missing something on the plate.. The sauce it could you a little bit more, I ended getting some from my husband's plate. The onion is too much i dont know why its there with the cucumber they can just add a lettuce to be salad already.. it looks like onion salad with cucumber to me. My husband have 2 garlic bread and mine is missing... but taste of the food overall is tasty. read more

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Quaint and better than your average cantina. Ordered a reposado and tacos. The restaurant was vibrant aesthetically and well populated for a Tuesday night. Staff and bartender were friendly. The tacos were good but not write home to yo mama good. I wanted to try something new like the octopus taco. It wasn't for my taste buds but good flavors. The ceviche was also not for my taste buds but it had good flavors. More tomato sauce based than lime/lemon juice. I would like to come again hoping to upgrade this review! read more

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Visited Lola's after a beach day! The restaurant is very cute aesthetically.. we loved the decor. The menu has lots of options, and they are fairly inexpensive. We came for margaritas, and we were not disappointed. They have 15 flavors, so we tried guava and blackberry. Both were very good and refreshing. We also had the guacamole and took elote and churros to go! While the service was fine, we noticed the staff seems.... A bit dry, unenthused. I also wish they had a better outside seating area, but unfortunately that isn't doable. The current one is outside the front door as you're walking in. Will definitely frequent this spot this summer after days at the beach! read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Guava margarita and fresh guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Tried Lola's for the first time as a carryout order. I ordered the chimichanga with steak. We picked it up and upon cutting open the chimichanga the steak inside was so over cooked each piece was as hard as tough beef jerky. I called the restaurant to tell them of the issue and the lady I spoke with proceeded to tell me that was the way they cook the steak , medium well. Ummm if my steak was as tough as beef jerky it's not medium well... Anyways they told me to bring it back so I can show them. So I had to drive back to the restaurant and show them the hard pieces of steak and she still had to ask another worker about it. So another person comes and validates that the order was cooked wrong and I had to wait another 20 mins for a new meal. Overall this was super inconvenient, not sure how the cook thought it was ok to serve inedible food, and there was no comp or partial refund for the inconvenience. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Steak chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

If you are anywhere nearby, this is a must-do place for some really fantastic food and beverages. Far more spacious inside than it looks from outside and well appointed and decorated. Staff is awesome and the menu is stunningly full of great choices page after page. Had the fajita burrito that was one of the best tasting meals I've had in years. The taco trios were amazing looking that were also ordered. Margaritas are fairly well done. Good selection of tap beers. Something here to fit fussy tastes for anyone. Impressed, and for me that's a hard thing I reserve for the best I see. Don't hesitate, it's well worthwhile. UPDATE. So the next day I go, it's an opposite experience. Never have I had a more disgusting carneasada plate. Dry seasoned flank steak, no pico no anything that I'd normally see. Sent it back and just too disgusting to want to order anything else. Same comment from another in our party. So out of 5 of us, only one had something that was ok. Chicken nachos lack in actual chips. Same with the general chips and salsa. They're great, but I get that Wendy's slogan in mind of "Where's the chips?" Been to a lot of this type of place and that was by a mile the worst carneasada plate ever. Now questioning if I dare return. BTW the margaritas are ok, but hella pricing. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Nachos. - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Upscale Mexican was delicious, prices were appropriate. Margaritas-I had two but barely any alcohol. Other than that, it was worth the visit! read more

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I love the atmosphere at Lola's but the food was not as good as I had hoped! We got the carne asada tacos lots of fat in the meat per the 11year old self proclaimed taco expert! She normally can down 6 on corn tortillas. She didn't even finish hers. Then we had the kids chicken tacos with fries. Again the other 11 year old was not impressed and they literally had no toppings or sauce. I got the lobster, shrimp and scallop with Mexican rice. There was so much seasoning on it I left seafood on my plate and the rice was rice with bell pepper flavors! I have only had the ceviche and tortilla soup here to compare to and they were on point some of the best I had in Virginia so we came again. Being a Texas girl I have eaten lots of Mexican and I was very disappointed this time! Don't rule it out I think there may have been a different chef last night! I will definitely give the place another chance because the staff are Outstanding and my last visit was good! It was a pick up order then and I didn't get to review as I had sick kids wanting their soup! read more

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Atmosphere of the restaurant is super cute, had the guacamole as an appetizer really really good . Chile relleno with goat cheese and quinoa so good . Customer service was okay . Quality of the food make the average customer service okay read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Chile relleno - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Lola's Cantina is a great beachside spot for Mexican cantina fare. With great breakfast/brunch items and something for everyone on the menu, it's an awesome spot for a casual dinner by the beach! read more

From the outside, there's not much parking shared with 2 other businesses potentially 3 more stores once leased. Right outside are a couple of tables for those who dine outside. Lola's has a cute vibe, modern, relaxed feel. You're greeted with a smile, you see merchandise shirts hanging behind the counter. The place is much bigger than it seems from the outside. I ordered to go: the Mediterranean salad. Took 15 minutes to be ready. The salad was fresh although drenched in dressing! Wish they put the dressing to the side.... read more

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Food was good! Service was horrible! They spilled a drink all over me, no sorry and no clean up. We used our napkins to clean up their spill that also ruined our appetizer. They did not offer to replace. The appetizer. Took 15 minutes to get new napkins and silverware. Then they tried to charge for the replacement drink that I never touched. Another waitress dropped an entire tray of food on a person sitting next to is. read more

Pretty sad. I have been looking forward to trying this spot out. We finally did last night. The parking lot was full so I drove around and found a spot in the back. I noticed on the back of the building that the door had "Lola's" on it, so I thought it was a rear entrance. I entered and went through the restaurant and found my friend seated outside. The owner came out and asked if I was the one who just came in the back door and I said yes. He, in a rude tone told me that was not an entrance. I told him it was my first time being there and I saw the Lola's sign on the door and just thought it was a back entrance. Instead of saying something like "I'm so glad you made it in for a first visit or welcome in", he had be right and follow-up again in a rude tone telling me that was not an entrance. Again I told him first time and wasn't aware and then he just walked off. I enjoy eating out and trying new places, and we are happy to pay good money for good food. No matter how good the food is, what I will not do is go back to a restaurant where the owner has so much business that he can afford to not welcome and be rude to customers. Had I not been meeting a friend there I would have just left and went to one of the many restaurants close by that has friendlier service. read more

This is by far the best food in Ocean View. Mario and his team consistently knock it out of the park. I eat there at least 3x per week and everything is exceptional! Customers rave about the food quality. I always sit at the bar, so I have a pretty good idea of service etc. they're always on point. I went to Jesse's today because Lola's is closed on Monday and literally got sick. The Carne Asada came out in 3 minutes, which should have been a huge red flag. LOLA'S is the #1 choice is OV! Period..... read more

Lola's is a cute spot right in a more up and coming part of Norfolk. The menu has a decent variety of different things (all not created equal...read more). My husband and I came here last night and started with a mango frozen margarita and a spicy cucumber one. The frozen marg seemed to have been submerged in sub-zero temps, as it was probably THE coldest drink I have ever tasted. Not a bad thing, just almost TOO cold. My cucumber marg should probably have been served in a rocks glass with some sort of rim; instead it comes in a pint glass with way too much ice. $14 for 3/4 cup of ice is ludicrous. The flavor, however, was very nice. We had the taquitos for an appetizer which had a good crunch, but lacked flavor. The guac they serve it with was kind of the only redeeming quality. My husband got a carnitas burrito which was SO amazingly tasty. The sauces and everything were just spot on. My tilapia tacos missed the mark, however. It just came with a slaw (which I think had oregano?? Sort of an odd spice for a Latino restaurant) and the fish. I had to load the hot sauce on to give it any kind of flavor. Definitely a disappointment there. We ended with an in-house made blueberry cheesecake parfait which was out of this world. Highly recommend that. Overall this place needs to make some changes (including turning down the music just a hair) but also has some solid options. Our waitress was great! We would return to try some other items. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Blueberry parfait with in-house made cheesecake - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food and location are excellent. However, the service is astoundingly bad, they incorrectly tally the bill, ignore tables and are overall very rude to customers. I can get good food from a restaurant that has polite servers elsewhere. Genuinely, the only thing stopping me from returning is the rude and distant service. I would advise going to a different restaurant, it's not worth it. read more

Great restaurant in Ocean View. Wife spent time in Cali and is a Mexican Foodie. She loved it, no better stamp of approval! I thought it was excellent as well, got the Steak Fajita which had more steak than I've ever seen. Worth the trip! read more

I visited Lola's early in January and I have to say that I will probably not return. Ordered the chips and salsa that came with white sauce as well. That was pretty standard. Then decided to try the Spinach Chorizo and Crab Dip. That dish was delicious, thankfully it was filling as my selection for the main dish left me wanting. I ordered the Tacos de Carne Asada. When the waitress put that plate down in front of me I thought "Seriously, you must be joking". I'm not a chef, but I could look at those tacos and see that the meat was dried out. I did take a bite and my suspension was confirmed. I honestly don't know why someone would send that plate out with over cooked meat. I don't think I will be back. Two stars because the waitress was so nice, answered all of my questions and gave service with a smile. read more

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YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CHIPS & SALSA!! This should have been my sign to not even eat here because it's a Mexican restaurant where chips and salsa are not included?! Can you say RED FLAG?!?! It's a cute spot located near East Beach that advertises Mexican food, drinks, and sports. As I walk in I'm greeted by a hostess who asks "bar or dine in?" The difference between the two is a half wall partition. We sit in "dining" (I use quotes because it's really all one area). We ordered Taquitos (chicken only), Chicken quesadilla, Birria quesadilla, Peach Bellini, and a watermelon mule. The drinks were great! That's probably what's keeping this review at a whopping 3/5 stars. The taquitos appetizer was blah. It lacked seasoning and the sour cream that was sprinkled overtop was watery. The guacamole was the only "sauce" it came with. I would have loved to see it with a salsa or maybe queso. The chicken quesadilla was just your average chicken quesadilla. My boyfriend enjoyed the birria quesadilla which had great portions. No sides on the entrees. I wish they would have giving us rice. Maybe I would have giving more stars had the food came with sides? For two people, the bill was $75! Which come to think of it didn't seem worth it. 3/10 do not recommend. read more

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Great place, great staff, let's put prices on the menu. This is certainly a locals spot for "East beachers" of Oceanview. I feel most comfortable in diverse spaces, I felt extremely comfortably with the staff because of it. Drink menu was great, we sat at the bar and conversed with the bar staff. They were friendly and helpful. They also obliged my husbands request to put two separate football games on two different tvs. The decor was beautifully decorated, the colors were vibrant and welcoming. The sitting was strategically placed in such a way that there was space between customers. Although I only orders chips in dip, it seemed to be fresh. The chips were clearly made by the restaurant and not poured from a bag. I'm elated that OV has another go to spot for good eats, drinks, and conversation. read more

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The cheesy rice and shrimp is unbelievable. Great margs, good queso, good service. And nice and close to East Beach!

Nachos were to die for. As we were walking in, someone outside recommended them to us and they absolutely did not disappoint. Enchiladas were very good too! I wish the Tamarind Margarita had more flavor to it, but honestly the food was so good that I didn't even care. Staff was friendly too. read more

Lola’s Beach Cantina - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I'm a fan. Husband and I visited on a Thursday afternoon in November, probably around 4ish o'clock. Restaurant and bar wasn't packed so we took a seat at the bar. The decor of this place is super cute. The space reminded me of a restaurant I frequented when I lived in San Diego. This is an instagrammable restaurant. Drinks so good! I had a mule that was served a in terra cotta cup which kept my drink cold. Beer selection was great as well. Bartender was great that day. We started off with the Esquites which I recommend to start with. The flavor was really good and we appreciated the presentation. I had Lola's Chicken plate. It was really good. Like good, good. Husband had a Cali burrito. He was initially disappointed because it was not presented as a burrito that he was normally accustomed to that was wrapped up... after he took a bit, he was in a food coma few minutes later. The burrito did not disappoint him the least. Flavor was delicious. It was a lot of food between the two of us. We probably could've split a meal. We will be back to visit this location. I would recommend visiting this place during off peak hours, such as happy hour to enjoy great food and service. read more

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After a few hours at the beach, we stumbled upon Lola's and decided to try it because it looked so cute and well-kept from the outside. FOOD: I ordered the spicy strawberry margarita and aguachile. For context, their menu says the owners have roots in Jalisco, Mexico -- where my family is from -- so that's why I took a chance and ordered the aguachile because that's a typical dish from out there. Unfortunately, I could only stomach to eat three shrimp. They served it to use with chips, so I tried maybe just dipping the chips in the lime juice, but I couldn't even stomach that. It was like it had been sitting in the refrigerator for too long; it didn't taste like it was marinated in lime juice anymore. I ended up giving it back :( BUT the margarita was delicious! It wasn't spicy, but it was still good. LOCATION: I'm impressed with how hip and modern this location is. They have a long bar with plenty of seats and plenty of tables. The location is very clean! Would I come back? I think I would, but I'll just have margaritas and maybe something safe that isn't hard to mess up, like a burrito or fajitas. read more