Hopefully they still have the chopped cheese sandwich, I still think about it since I tried it about 2 weeks ago, and the fresh potato chips were a hit! read more

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I came in with my SO for dinner. The ambiance and food were great. Staff is friendly, Joel the bartender is fun to chat with. I've been back a few times and was motivated by their happy hour to leave a review. Great happy hour! The sangria is my go-to. read more

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Got to satisfy my Boricua food craving ! Great ambiance ! Good food ! Good service ! All you want in a great dinner !! We'll be back ! read more

Lola's Lounge - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

I visited Lola's lounge recently and had a wonderful experience. The sangria was delicious and refreshing. I tried the empanadas and they were also good. The service was fantastic. The wait staff was personable and friendly. This is my second time at Lola's lounge and I will definitely be back. I love the vibe it is very much reminiscent of a very cool laid-back, intimate lounge. read more

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I don't think I've been more disappointed in a restaurant I've looked forward to trying. Having passed this place for months I finally may it a point to eat here and boy did I waste my money and leave starving! DON'T LET THESE GOOD REVIEWS FOOL YOU! The Food: Having ordered a bit of everything how in the world was EVERYTHING bland. The only thing on my place that was semi tasty was the plantains. For the most part nothing had seasoning. Which let's be honest who would think a Puerto Rican restaurants dishes would lack flavor?! Certainly not me. Despite the lack of seasoning I noticed not a single salt/pepper shaker on any tables. What was ordered: -Empanadas- chicken 10/10 unlike everything else ordered these were actually well seasoned and came out piping hot. The sauce that accompanied them and the salad were also very good. -Chorizo Mac and Cheese- How .... genuinely HOW was this not seasoned?! -Pernil Tacos *Pork tacos, white rice, beans literally just OKAY at best. The meat was so tender but the seasoning and flavor was missing. -Puerto Rican special: I don't think I have been more disappointed in a meal to be honest. The pork was very tender but again lacked flavor. The rice and peas had ZERO flavor, the beans were okayISH to say the least. The best thing on the plate was the plantains. -Chupacabra (drink) meh. I can honestly say I will never return. As someone who has had Puerto Rican food before please don't take this place as a representation of what this food should taste like because it is 100% NOT! The service: From our server being the bartender and the hostess multitasking as the other server with a room full of customers the service was as good as it could be with both ladies juggling so many tables. The servers did the best they could but if I'm being honest the service was just mid(again they did the best they could with so many patrons) Overall man I'm so sad to say this place really sucked but it did. So unfortunate to say the least but cest la vie. For the copious amount of wonderful restaurants in Sacramento and the surrounding areas don't waste your time, money, and appetite on this place. read more

Lola's Lounge - Birthday dinner shenanigans - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lola's is a hidden gem.. I had to circle around the block to see it across from Willie's which I've driven past 100 times and never noticed Lola's! The ambience is perfect for a date night, dimly lit with comfy booths and even couches. The service was awesome, we were seated immediately on a Friday night at 8. There's a lot of seating available and it was relatively full. Our waitress was quick and friendly! The food: we ordered the fried polenta, nachos, and the half and half order of sweet and savory plantains. The polenta was interesting, the fried pieces themselves were crispy and bland. But the chicken topping (you can choose between chicken and pork I believe) was super tasty! I just wish they had put more of the topping to make a better balance for the polenta. The fried plantains both styles were great for different ways! The sweet ones were like a cinnamon banana dessert and the savory (flat) ones were similar to fried mashed potatoes with yummy garlic on top. They came with a dipping sauce that tasted similar to sour cream and hot sauce. But, the NACHOS, don't skip out on the nachos!!! The queso they use is sooo delicious! The chips are thick so they don't get soggy, and they put heaps of shredded pork with crema, tomatoes, jalapeños and more! They were my favorite. I was a little disappointed because their menu online on Yelp says they have a lot of items that are not available like sliders and pizzas. Please update your yelp menu! :) read more

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We very much enjoyed our dinner at Lola last night. We happened in during happy hour so were able to enjoy a few discounted beverages. In all honesty, we had eaten here when they were in Elk Grove years ago but had not been to the new location. Very cool vibe with some street parking available. We opted for the paella for two. The dish arrived and was surprisingly full of shellfish. We actually had to search for the chicken and ask about the chorizo. There are teeny tiny little bits of indiscernible chorizo throughout the rice. An interesting albeit odd cooking choice. We also were denied the crispy paella rice as the dish didn't quite cook long enough to achieve the socarrat. Service was friendly and very efficient. Maia took excellent care of us to the point of bringing us some "secret sauce" for our dish. It definitely added some nice flavor. All in all a positive experience that makes us look forward to sampling some more items from the menu. read more

Lola's Lounge - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely enjoyed having dinner here on Saturday evening. I ordered the Puerto Rican special and it was so delicious! I really enjoyed everything on my plate, especially the maduritos. Service was also excellent. This place is awesome, I definitely plan on returning again when I'm out in Sacramento. read more

Lola's Lounge - Puerto Rican special - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food here is absolutely delicious, truly authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. The coquito drink was out of this world, and the service was amazing! Joel P. makes an incredible drink and really elevated the whole experience. I think I've officially found my new favorite restaurant in Sacramento. The ambiance instantly made me feel like I was back home warm, vibrant, and very Puerto Rican. The posole was hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. Joel even offered their homemade hot sauce on the side, which was SO good. The wings were amazing, especially the guava wings paired with the sauce chef's kiss. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the food came out surprisingly fast. I highly recommend this spot perfect for date night or a fun night out with the girls. Can't wait to come back! read more

Attention this post can not be seen by my mom, this food is the best that I have ever had. The pork just melted in your mouth the rice, I mean everything was so delicious. Then to celebrate with a room full of puertoricans was the best way to end the weekend. We will be back, yes it is a small staff but they pulled it off. I can't remember the name of the band but dam they were good. read more

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It was destined for me to end up here on Valentine's Day. I initially missed my reservation at another place. I called so many other places and they were all booked up until I ran into Lola's! They told me they were taking walk in so we rushed over there. Lucky enough, they sat us down within minutes. This place is so pretty! I love the esthetics. Love the dim lighting it was very fitting for the occasion. They had a fixed menu which was amazing. My partner and I loved it. The drinks top tier. That coquito was AMAZING! My partner or shall I say FIANCE! Ended up purposing to me & he did express that that staff was very helpful and accommodating. Lola's will always hold a special place in my heart. No only because of the occasion. But everything was truly amazing! Thank you to all the staff this Valentine's Day! & kudos to the chef!!!! read more

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This is one of the best locally owned restaurants. I've dined inside and love the vibe. It's dimly lit with a cool bar. I absolutely love the food at Lola's!!! And Lola is exceptionally nice herself!! I have never had bad service here and will continue to promote this incredible Local gem! Now to eat well, just try everything it's so good. I get the Puerto Rican special OMG!!! DAMN ITS GOOD!!!! As a matter of fact I'm about to order some to go lol just typing this!!! read more

I have been wanting to go here for a couple months now but their hours of operation haven't been working with my schedule I will preface by saying I am not Puerto Rican but a few years back I had my fair share of Puerto Rican food. This place was not only so adorable inside but the selection of food was amazing and their was out of this world read more

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Great place for Porto Rican food. Staff very pleasant and helpful. FOOD IS GREAT. Ambiance

Very cute and unique spot. Perfect for a date night or catch up session with the girls. The service was excellent and so were the drinks. The food was yummy, but all three proteins were much less flavorful that I expected. Next time I'd ask for a salsa or sauce of some sort to top them with. The rice and maduros were my fave! The rice has lentil in it, which was a first for me. I was really excited for the beans, and they were indeed yummy, but I wasn't expecting them to taste sort of like American chili beans. Please note that this review is coming from someone that is trying Puerto Rican food at a restaurant for the first time, so I can't compare it to anything else really. I'm giving them a 4-Star review based on the meals that we tried, none kept me asking for "more" necessarily.. perhaps the bistec was my favorite from all three (that was my friend's plate). The music was a vibe. I remember that Erykah Badu was playing when I walked in. I wasn't expecting that genre of music, but I love Badu so I felt very cozy and at home there. Can't wait to return and try more of their dishes and appetizers! read more

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the menu offers a surprising and delicious variety of vegan options. The place is clean and the atmosphere is cozy yet energetic

Let me start with what was good: Ambience was neat. Relaxing. Cozy place. It was as loud as you would expect a lounge to be. The empanadas were good but no remarkable. The Guisado was eatable. My kids enjoyed their meal. Tostones you can't get wrong. Plantains will always taste the same. Doesn't require much skill level for it to taste good. The list of foods I did not believe I got my monies worth was as follows: - The queso with chips appetizer. It's about $8 I believe. The queso tasted more of milk and flour with a slight sweetness to it. I thought I was eating Alfredo sauce right out of the jar or a ton of half and half's we use for our coffee. Wasn't warm nor flavorful. The Birria tacos- nothing worth bragging about. The consomé tasted bland as well with a hint of bitterness. My guess is that they opened a can of enchilada sauce and added some cilantro and onions. Was also a bit cool to the touch. The meat was simple shredded beef probably from a Costco precooked packet. 1 out of 5 stars for this one. The infamous Paella - $50 dish meant to feed two people. Let me preface by stating I have never had Paella therefore I wouldn't know what to compare it too. I imagine it is a flavorful dish. This one was not the case. The rice had no flavor and was still a bit mushy. I added a ton of salt and still did not succeed in getting a distinct flavor. The seafood was not fresh. I had at least 3 muscles or clams that had a strong ammonia taste. Usually an indicator of non fresh seafood. I was mildly bloated for the rest of the evening. If I made this, it would probably cost me about $4 max in uncooked food. The mark up is wild! Service: our waitress was really nice. It took us about one full hour from time of arrival until we received our meals. I could see everyone at the bar working hard to make drinks and I saw drinks fly out of that bar fairly efficiently. All while those of us which were dining in were neglected. After we finished our meals, we sat around for about 35 minutes before someone came to check on us. We arrived at the restaurant at about 5:05 PM and left there at about 7 PM after paid and got our to-go boxes. That timeframe although not uncommon, shouldn't be expected for those first to arrive at your restaurant. In conclusion. I have respect for people who open up restaurants as it takes much time, energy, talent, and dedication. I also however, as a customer want to pay for an experience I believe, is intrinsic in value. I left an appropriate tip. I paid hard earned money for can-food grade meals and below standard service. read more

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Food was delicious! So flavorful and hearty. The staff were so friendly and accomodating. So beautiful inside and out, was such a vibe!

Tried the paella and it was incredible. So much flavor and so many yummy ingredients. Will be going back to have it again.

First time here and the staff were kind and welcoming. The drinks and food were amazing!! I also loved the cozy atmosphere. read more

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This is a spot for those looking for yummy food, tasty drinks, wonderful service, and overall great vibes! The restaurant decor is so vibrant & colorful. Service was top-notch & you can tell they really care about the level of service they provide. Since parking is challenging & street parking is limited, there's a small parking lot across the street by Noah's bagels. 10/10 - Tostones & Maduritos: this is a perfect balance of savory & sweet; the fragrant garlic on the tostones tasted so good, even though they looked greasy they didn't taste greasy at all; the maduritos were sweet & perfectly ripe. 9/10 - Pernil Nachos: they gave a good amount of pork & other toppings; the queso was creamier than cheesy, but it went well with everything; nachos are a bit pricey for the portion. 8/10 - Beef Empanadas: the crust was light & very crunchy; beef filling seasoning came through & had lots of flavor. 8/10 - Patatas de Crema: the wasabi aioli on the potatoes was delicious, I wished there was more of it; the fry on the potatoes was inconsistent, some pieces were much darker than others. read more

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Food was fabulous, however the service was extremely slow, or and hopefully not the case, our table was just ignored. We watched multiple tables come and go, order the food well after us, get it before us, and leave. It literally took an hour to order or food, an hour to get it, and we were done after 2 1/2 hours. Our waiter was nice enough, but sheesh. Was it worth the wait, well as mentioned, the food was fabulous. Will we go back, maybe, but it's not often we expect to be at a restaurant this long. The outdoor patio reminded us of our favorite spot in Little Havana, Miami. It's 4 stars for the food. It's 1 star for the service. read more

Lola's Lounge - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lola's is my FAVORITE restaurant in Sacramento. The service is always great and the food is always consistent and delicious. I love Lola's so much, it got to a point where I was ordering on DoorDash 1-2 times a week for MONTHS. My favorite dishes are the empanadas, the Puerto Rican special, and ropa vieja. Literally the best comfort food EVER, everything you eat tastes like it was made with love. If you're homesick, or sad, or stressed, food from Lola's can cure you, I swear. Give it a try! read more

I really like this restaurant. Cozy bar and dining room, outdoor seating as well. The plentiful plantains on the menu make you assured of the scratch kitchen. I asked the bartender to make a cocktail on the menu but with the jalapeño tequila instead of the standard, which he obliged. Also asked for a recommendation between the guisada and another dish and I'm glad I ordered the guisada. read more

Lola's Lounge - Guisada - beef stew with rice, plantain, beans. - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was looking forward to a nice Saturday date night with the wife but was so disappointed with our dinner here. Our meal was probably the worst $80 meal I've had yet. Not sure if it was an off night, but as my second time coming here, I'm not sure if I am ever coming back. For my first visit, I ordered the ropa vieja and the empanadillas. Both items were good, so I went back to try other items on the menu. Bad move. Who ever was working the kitchen during dinner of Aug 10, 2024 needs to step their game up. The carne guisada was bland and the beef was dry, which is really bad since this dish is a stew. The rice had crusty hard pieces that seemed like it was left uncovered for awhile and dried out. I tried adding the beans to the rice to give the dish more flavor but the beans were bland too. The sweet plantains (maduritos) had a weird flavor to it. It was sweetened, but tasted like it was fried in old oil. The cocktails we ordered were okay. My only suggestion would have the mango margaritas salt rimmed instead of sugar rimmed. The only thing that I did enjoy was the empanadillas. I'm glad I ordered these again or else the whole meal would have been a waste. If I come back, I'm ordering the dishes I ordered on my first visit. Sadly I don't think I will come back though. Giving them a 3-star since my first time here was good and the vibe is actually really cool. If I were to base it off of this visit alone, I would give it a 2-star at most. read more

Lola's Lounge - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Puerto Rican restsurant with good food. Portions are just right. All the dishes we ordered were good and not disappointing. Meats are well seasoned and tender. Alcohol beverages are not watered down Wait staff is excellent. They aimed to please. read more

Lola's Lounge - Alcohol drink - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Food was very tasty and fresh, pricing was a little high and portioning is small. Overall it's a place for dates and gatherings. It's very dim in there so a nice romantic feel. The service was great and there is no kids menu. Not really a place for large families or people with kids to gather. read more

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The food was cold and tasteless. I ordered Carne guisada and it brought only 4 small pieces of meat. I will never come back.

Highly recommend their vegan bowl. Their beans are some of my favorite beans anywhere. They also have amazing drink drinks.. The service is great and I highly recommend eating on the patio. It's so cute. The live music is also quite the vibe. read more

The food was great, especially the empanadas, but don't expect to have leftovers. I was honestly very surprised with how small the portions were for the price. Additionally, our server was very friendly, but clearly had so much to do, that we weren't very tended to. We came early to avoid the dinner rush, but the food took a very long time, no drink refills, etc. I think they may just need to just hire more staff. read more

Lola's Lounge - Pastelon - $20 - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Service and drinks were excellent. Food was so good, we went twice in a week. Parking isn't great but don't give up, worth it.

Went here with my girlfriend and two friends, I was dying to try their Paella. My first impression is that parking was not easy, every lot has a tow sign, even places that I thought were safe to park (like Tower Cafe) so give yourself a little more time. The room is attractive and the service professional. They tell you to give like 40 minutes for the Paella, but it doesn't take quite that long. The Paella is for 2 so you will be satiated even with a big appetite. The shrimp and rice with the accompanying mussels were good and a better than average Paella. This is a reasonably priced restaurant for a small space, and the food is good with many creative dishes. Here is a sample of the dishes Paella: Empanadas: Fish tacos: I would go back to sample the other dishes and for dessert. read more

My family and I came to Lola's for my brother's birthday dinner and we all were impressed! We hadn't really tried Puerto Rican cuisine before, so it was different but nevertheless yummy! Our server (a younger guy) was very kind and helpful, and answered all our questions. My favorite dishes were the appetizer potatoes and sweet plantains. read more

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I am so glad that my friend recommended Lola's Lounge. Our server was very affable. He checked on us several times. We started with drinks. I ordered the margauvita and it was delicious. The drink was strong as it has a good amount of alcohol content. The empanadas were really good. The chicken was seasoned perfectly with lots of flavor. The patatas de crema was crispy and paired deliciously with the wasabi garlic aioli. I really enjoyed the gambas Al ajillo. The spicy garlic sauce was very good and flavorful. The paella is my favorite and it is the best that I've had in Sacramento. For desert, we had half and half of the tostones. I didn't really care for the savory plantains. The batter was flavorless and tasted like cardboard. The sauce made it somewhat better. The Maduritos was much better. Overall, this is a very pleasant dining experience. The cost is reasonable. Our meal was approximately $140, which is very fairly priced for the amount and the quality of the food. I will definitely dine in again. read more

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Love this Spanish and Latin cuisine restaurant! Absolutely delicious. Service can be a bit slow when busy, but when enjoying their amazing drinks while catching up with friends, it ends up not being an issue for me. The restaurant feels relaxing to me, so much so I always say I feel comfortable enough going there by myself, sit at the bar and enjoy their specialty drinks! I've yet to do that, but I plan to soon. Our favorite mouthwatering dinner items are the Paella (for two) and Birria Tacos! Oh and if you can't decide on dessert, just get the Trio...yummy! read more

Lola's Lounge - Paella! Delicioso. - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Had a early birthday dinner here on a Saturday with a large group of friends. I called in earlier in the week to make reservations and had a last-minute change to add two seats, but that was no issue. I spoke to Lola on the phone and she was extremely kind and accommodating! Food was delicious. Highly recommended!! read more

Lola's Lounge - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

We went to Lola's lounge on a Wednesday evening for dinner. The place was pretty empty apart from a few people sitting at the bar. I was excited to try this place again but was disappointed by the food and the service. The food was expensive for what we had and the only white wine they served was Chardonnay. Outside the door to the left was pretty sketchy, looked like a homeless person was living in the doorway and there was razor blades on the ground. Not exactly great curb appeal. I really wanted to love this place but I can't say I'll be back! read more

Lola's Lounge - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California

Lola's has been on my must try list for a hot minute. When a good friend wanted to meet for dinner, Lola's was an easy choice. Reservations were made, and when we arrived the restaurant was not very busy. We were seated right next to where the band was going to play, which, in retrospect, made me wonder with reservations, while we were seated literally next to the band. It made enjoying the music a little bit more difficult, especially because there were clearly tons of other tables that we could've been seated at. Service across-the-board, was rather spotty, and our drinks were not refilled, and it took quite a bit of time to have water brought to the table. We decided to start off with the beef empanadas for an appetizer. The crust was super tasty, flaky, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The filling was ground beef, and not much else. I was expecting some sort of other fillers, such as carrots, potatoes, some thing... they were served with a side of tasty sauce, which really helped enhance the empanada flavors. I ordered the ceviche which was served with house made chips. The chips were super crispy and tasty. There was very little fish in the ceviche, and in fact, it was filled with more onions and jalapeños then it was anything else. It's not something that I would order again. It was underwhelming and over priced for such a small serving that did not have much of anything in it. My friend ordered the mofongo. I tried it, it was super tasty! We were both under the impression that the serving should've been much larger, especially for the price point. We were both also expecting there to be pieces of pork in the dish, but it's just pork broth, and we ended up ordering a side of meat. The meat was rather fatty, and we left more behind than we were able to actually eat. The ambience and the Thursday night music made the dining experience overall wonderful. I love the fact that the other diners showed up after 7 PM and the restaurant was full with diners, both inside, and outside in their dining area The biggest disappointment outside of service and food portions, was the fact that an automatic gratuity was added to the check, and there was not a notation on the menu, and we were not verbally told that it was something that would automatically be done. I understand that this is done with larger groups, but there was just two of us, and I found it to be presumptuous to add the amount on to the check, and there was no ability to remove it. There was only one server that evening, and as it turns out, we believe it was Lola herself. Will I go back? I would for date night, or with friends, because there are some other items on the menu that I'm interested in trying. Will it be a go to for me? Probably not. I absolutely love the decor and ambience, and the live music really upped the game for a dining experience, which is absolutely a draw for me in terms of going back as well. read more

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This restaurant deserves all the stars!!! The service is fantastic, atmosphere is so fun, and all the food items we tried were incredible. I can't wait to go back again on a weekend to try the paella. I had the sangria and it was delicious as well. read more

The sangria and food was great, staff was friendly and attentive, and the interior of the restaurant is so cute!! read more

Lola's Lounge - Puerto rican plate, appetizer platter, mango pineapple wings, empenada - Spanish Near Me - Sacramento, California