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Lola's, New Orleans, LA

Lola's

4.5
4.5
770 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tal Jones

What 770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lola's offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with standout dishes like "amazing paella" and "garlic shrimp." Known for its "great service" and "fun atmosphere," it's a neighborhood gem in New Orleans. Outdoor seating is highly recommended for a charming ambiance. While some service issues exist, the "delicious food" makes it worth trying.

770 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I decided to treat my daughter to dine here because she had never been and I was certain it would not disappoint. The food was fantastic but the service could have been better. Our server kept bypassing our table when serving bread (a must with the garlic shrimp), asking for a decision on entree after 20+ minutes done with appetizers, and offering a dessert option while waiting for 30+ minutes after finishing our paella. We felt neglected. Regardless, we tipped decently and will be returning, thinking that this may have just been a blip in what otherwise is an outstanding, traditional Spanish cuisine staple in New Orleans.

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  2. Torry VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! Excited to go back really soon!

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  3. aaron

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in as last table and the service and food was outstanding. Garlic soup and shrimp are a must....any of the paella and the calamari fantastic! Great wine selections too. Thanks all.

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  4. Andrea VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner! Thanks for everything, Lola’s.

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  5. Jim

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed the seafood paella. The seasonings, cooking and presentation were excellent. Our server made it a wonderful meal for us.

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  6. Larry VIP

    New Orleans13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Such a shame this restaurant used to be one of my favorites however this recent visit was not pleasant. I did enjoy the mariscos soup as usual but the duck entree I ordered was not very good. The mashed potatoes were served hot but had too much of a lumpy texture and the portion amount of duck served was minimal. My other diners ordered the tuna and trout entrees but complained their dinners arrived cold to the touch. I did miss all the eclectic paintings and furnishings of the older version of this restaurant. Now white spackled walls leave a cold not inviting ambiance to the dining experience. For me on this occasion there are alot better restaurants in the city to spend hard earned entertainment dollars on.

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  7. Hailey

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was amazing!

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  8. La Shon

    Phoenix52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The vibe is nice, especially the outside seating. The weather and temp was perfect.

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  9. Charles

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Nice night to dine outside

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  10. Buffy

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are staying in an Airbnb around the corner. We love to eat locally when we travel. Lola’s was quaint, very efficient service, lovely decor. Food was beyond delicipus! Far exceeded our expectations!

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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 4.5 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Lola's

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-3132

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tal Jones
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