Lola

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   Tony

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Not a good experience. Started with mixed feelings, but things fell apart after we finished our meal and waited for 10-15 minutes watching our server and one other server (understaffed?) chatting and cleaning. The chefs too were chatting and cleaning. No one even made a glance our way. This is before closing time btw. At least two other tables were full. We finished our food and waited and staired, thinking surely she’ll feel our gaze and look our way, and come take our dessert order. Nope, that never happened. I told her of our disappointment and she was surprisingly under apologetic. We changed our mind on dessert, and left very frustrated. I will not be going back. This was only my second time eating there but my third time trying. The first time I LOVED! My wife and I were excited to return, but our initial attempt was a weekend drop-in an hour and twenty minutes before closing time advertised on the website, but only 20 minutes before closing time posted on the locked door. We were excited to try again and we made a reservation. This is how the night went. Open sign on, Lola sign dark — not good. Room temperature very cold —bad. Full house — good. Room volume loud. Mostly one table— not bad. Same menu as we had in summer — disappointing. Asked specifically about seasonality/availability of the cantaloupe, and we were assured of it being available. It came out as honeydew — not good. Food fine, nothing to brag about. Staff full on cleaning the kitchen and restaurant before we are even done eating — very bad. Server brought an extra specialty drink because she perceived we may not have liked the first one we ordered — very good! I was prepared to tip her very well and forget all of the other things listed above. But we never saw here again at our table until she brought the bill, as I described above. I will not be going back.
   

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   Jessica

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server was wonderful but the restaurant only had one server on a Saturday evening so she had zero time to really provide the service I’m guessing she wanted to. She still made sure we had water on the table, drinks, and anything else we needed. The flavors of the food were good but overall, our party was not a fan of the majority of the items or the portion sizes for the price. The cocktails were delicious (especially the Paloma) and the churro dessert with raspberry cream and lemon curd was SO good. If you’re looking for an upscale Mexican influenced restaurant, there are definitely better options in the SL Valley. Overall, I probably will choose to dine at one of those instead in the future.
   

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   Brett

   Salt Lake City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cute place with a neighborhood vibe. Excellent service and outstanding food. Will be back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Salt Lake City

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing atmosphere and delicious food. Highly recommended!
   

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   Megan

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, especially the carne asada burrito!
   

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   Destinee

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was good but was not worth $25 for 2 tacos and a bottle of coke plus a tip. They didn't offer chips and salsa either.
   

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   Pamela

   Salt Lake City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious fish tacos! Will be back for sure. Great service.
   

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   JenZ

   Boise

   38 reviews

   3.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on 7 September 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very mediocre. Seemed like there should have been veggies on the plate looked very boring
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve dined at Lola twice now and each time has been excellent! The atmosphere is lovely and the food is outstanding. Last night, we had a party of 7 and service was quick, warm, and attentive. We all got something different and everyone loved their meal! The homemade salsa and guacamole are delicious and so are the chips (great flavor and texture). The fish tacos were a favorite, as were the chicken chilaquiles - that mole is awesome. Fantastic cocktails too. We look forward to going back!
   

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    Christie

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had an amazing birthday experience at Lola! The food and the drinks are top notch. And the staff was so awesome!! Everyone made my birthday extra special.
    

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