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Lola's, New Orleans, LA

Lola's

4.4
4.4
742 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, in New Orleans. We are a local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 488-6946
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tal Jones
  • Catering
    Please Email lolasneworleans@gmail.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Mid-City / City Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lola's is a culinary gem offering "awesome" service and authentic Spanish flavors. Guests revel in the "unique atmosphere" and the delicious paella, sangria, and lamb dishes. Outdoor dining on Esplanade Ave captures a tranquil essence, enhanced by live music. Though some find it loud, the experience is "always wonderful."

742 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Detroit

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great neighborhood gem! Will definitely try again when in town next.

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  2. Whitney

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was nice but he mumbled and we could hardly hear him. He was also very busy and seemed to be running away from us every time he came to the table. After an hour of waiting for the food, we finally asked for an update and we were told it was coming. Another 20 min pass and we get a lame excuse about "how long it takes to cook pork tenderloin." The pork, that we ordered two of, was very overcooked and definitely not medium or medium rare. I needed force on the steak knife to break through the outer coating. Wouldn't have mattered had they had paella with angel hair available. This is one of my favorite places in town; I've lived here 15 years, but I wish they had Just been honest that they forgot to put our order in or messed up.

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  3. Marco

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our classic go-to spot. We love it! If you want really quality food that is flavorful and wonderful - this is your new favourite!

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  4. Michael

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience, great appetizers better paella. Server, Bella was exceptional .

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  5. Jim

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lola’s used to be a Spanish flavored prize of a restaurant experience, but my most recent trip was marred with a mix of cold staff and questionable food offerings. Their flagship paella came unevenly cooked in a cast iron pan that care forgot, the seafood was chewy and the inclusion of peas and cut green beans feel more like canned filler than a compliment. The choice to remove their cocktail menu was a choice, but much like the green beans, a choice made to cut cost at the expense of the guest experience. Until they turn it around or it changes hands to someone that cares.. I’d skip it for somewhere that spending upscale prices comes with an upscale experience.

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  6. Michael

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite the beautiful setting (outdoor) on lovely Esplanade Ave. service was great: friendly, accommodating & attentive. Paella as good as I have had, equally outstanding was the lamb rack

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  7. Camille

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I took so long to get our ordered food and we decided to just have it pack for to go instead bc it took like more than an hour wait.

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  8. Edward

    E. Tennessee

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Kitchen caught on fire, smoke filled restaurant, meals came out piecemeal. Would not recommend

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  9. Christy

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lola’s is always a good idea. The paella is phenomenal, the bread with garlic is so wonderful, salads are fresh, desserts are only a few but so so good, loved the charcuterie board although it was priced high, but everything on the menu is good so no real complaint. They no longer accept cash, so come prepared.

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  10. Kevin

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Only issue was random dogs walking up to tables. My date has a fear of dogs. 

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FAQs

Lola's does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lola's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 488-6946.

Lola's is rated 4.4 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lola's

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-3132

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mid-City / City Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tal Jones
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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