Lola's

Name: Lola's
Address: 3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, 70119-3132
Telephone: (504) 488-6946
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

500 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(504) 488-6946

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Website
http://www.lolasneworleans.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tal Jones
Catering
Please Email lolasneworleans@gmail.com

Location
3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-3132
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

Antipasto$18.00
Chorizo, Serrano ham, Manchego & Cabrales cheeses
Ceviche$15.00
Fresh fish and/or shrimp cured in citrus juice. Ask server for today's preparation
Crabmeat Tropical$15.00
Crabmeat tossed with our homemade alioli, served over avocado on a bed of lettuce
Mussels In Vinaigrette$13.00
Large green mussels steamed and cooled in a homemade vinaigrette
Garlic Shrimp$14.00
Fresh peeled shrimp sautéed in red peppers, garlic and olive oil
Garlic Mushrooms$11.00
Crimini mushrooms sautéed in garlic, olive oil and fresh basil
Grilled Calamari$12.00
Tender strips of calamari served with a spicy sauce
Veggie Tapa of the Day$10.00

Soups

Bread $ 0.50 per pistolette served with Lola's famous Garlic Alioli spread

Mariscos$10.00
Spanish-style seafood soup with shrimp, calamari, scallops and vegetables
Garlic Soup$7.00
Garlic cloves sautéed in olive oil and paprika, simmered in chicken broth with egg yolk
Fabada$9.00
Celtic white bean stew with ham, sausage and greens
Lentil Soup$8.00
Vegetarian soup seasoned with garlic and ginger
Gazpacho$9.00
The original one, a blend of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, olive oil and garlic, served chilled
Ajoblanco$9.00
Traditional Andalusia almond soup, served cold

Salads

Tomato Basil$10.00
Ripe tomato slices, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and basil leaves, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
House Green Salad$10.00
Red and green leaf lettuce with broccoli, peppers, cucumber, zucchini and green olives and feta cheese served with our homemade vinaigrette dressing and your choice of
Caesar Salad$9.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with croûtons and our creamy Caesar Dressing
Seasonal Salad
- MP

Paellas And Fideuas

Paellas are made with Arborio rice. Fideuas are made with Angel Hair pasta. Please note: Our Paellas and Fideuas are made fresh to order and take up to 30 minutes to prepare

Meat
Chicken, pork, sausage and fresh vegetables, well seasoned with garlic, saffron and herbs
- S (1)$20.00
- M (2)$32.00
- L (3)$43.00
- Xl (4)$54.00
Seafood
Shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, mussels and vegetables, well seasoned with garlic, saffron and herbs
- S (1)$26.00
- M (2)$39.00
- L (3)$51.00
- Xl (4)$62.00
Vegetarian
A seasonal variety of fresh vegetables, well seasoned with garlic, saffron and herbs
- S (1)$18.00
- M (2)$28.00
- L (3)$38.00
- Xl (4)$48.00
Combination
Includes all ingredients in the meat & seafood paella
- S (1)$26.00
- M (2)$39.00
- L (3)$51.00
- Xl (4)$62.00

Main Courses

Pisto$20.00
Portabella mushroom stuffed with a vegetarian Castilian dish served w/ black beans, rice & asparagus
Spinach Linguini$22.00
Artichokes, pitted calamata olives and sun dried Tomatoes, served with homemade Pesto
Shrimp Pasta$24.00
Fresh shrimp cooked in a spicy tomato seafood sauce with garlic, mushrooms and herbs, served with angel hair pasta
Ruby Red Rainbow Trout$25.00
Trout grilled and served with lemon pepper sauce. Served with Basmati rice & fresh vegetables
Grilled Tuna$25.00
Yellow fin tuna grilled served with spicy mojo sauce. Served with Basmati rice & fresh vegetables
Atlantic Salmon$23.00
Grilled to your taste and served w/ lemon pepper sauce. Served with Basmati rice & fresh vegetables
Garlic Chicken$18.00
Tender pieces of chicken breast, sautéed in red pepper, garlic and olive oil. Served with Basmati rice & fresh vegetables
Roasted Duck Breast$25.00
Cooked to order and served with fig reduction sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Pork Loin$25.00
Grilled pork loin marinated in paprika, citrus, and herbs. Served with mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Rack of Lamb$34.00
Whole rack marinated in romescu, grilled and served with gorgonzola cheese sauce. Served with Basmati rice & fresh vegetables
Caldereta$26.00
Andalusia lamb stew with bell peppers, onions, garlic, carrots, wine, hot peppers, and spices. Served with Basmati rice & fresh vegetables

Desserts

All our desserts are homemade by us $10 Service Fee to BYO Cake

Flan$7.00
Caramel custard
Almond Nougat$8.00
Homemade ice-cream
Chuflan$9.00
A sinful chocolate delight
Combination$22.00
All of the above

Beverages

Juices$3.00
Soft Drinks$3.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Espresso$4.00
Capuccino$5.00
Spring Water$2.00
Sparkling Water$3.00

What 500 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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alleyroo62
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love it here! Ordered Seafood Paella, seemed a bit bland. Got linguine added chicken, it was very dry! Loved the crabmeat Tropical
JM
JMS1
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very tasty and enjoyable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood Paella was awesome 👍
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
The service was great! Our server was attentive and engaging. I went to try the paella but their oven was broken, so I tried other options. The food I ordered was too salty to eat. I’ll give them another try. Overall it’s a cute neighborhood restaurant.
BM
BMW1
Naples
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Oven not working so did stove top paella’s, over done.
SM
SeanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service ands the best food. I love taking people from out of town here
FP
FidelP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience4
It was noisy, but then it always is. Ordered and was served the soup appetizer. Then I was told that a potential fire in the kitchen forced them to close the restaurant. I was given the tab for the appetizers and had to leave. While I understand that safety is paramount, it was shcocking.
Lola'sResponded on January 17, 2023We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you will dine with us again. Safety is definitely important to us and we thank you for understanding.
J
Johna
New Orleans
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Thought the aoli (butter) was stringent tasting. So did three other people in our party.
Lola'sResponded on January 17, 2023Hi there. Our alioli is not butter. It is a blended garlic spread. We apologize if that was not communicated to your party. We hope to see you back soon.
DS
DrScat
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The paella is wonderful and the service was great too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great choice for NYE dinner !
K
Kristina
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
My partner and I went to Lola’s for NYE dinner and it was lovely. We’ve been several times and we love going for intimate, low-key, delicious dinners. I was a little disappointed when we were sat outside as I get cold easily and it was very dark even with the lighting provided, but overall still a lovely dinner to close out 2022.
BS
BaileyS
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sangria and fideua were amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service were outstanding! After eating, and upon receiving our bill, we were surprised to find that the gift card we received for Christmas in 2021 was no longer accepted ($100 value) due to Lola’s switching point of payment providers (all go through Toast now)! Our server was graciously able to comp part of the bill to account for the cards value but anyone out there with a gift card from 2021 could be out of luck!! Happy New Year!
JA
JohnA
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good & service was great. The seafood paella used to have more fresh seafood in it. The carafe was very small too. Still a great time at Lola’s!
FR
FaithR
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were recommended to go to Lola’s by a local friend and it did not disappoint. Service was fabulous, appetisers were delicious and well spaced out in time for the piece de résistance… the seafood paella! Wow. Was one of the best we’ve had outside Spain! Highly recommend!
SH
SeanH
Puerto Vallarta
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
The food was very satisfying but there were a few mishaps: • Made reservation for standard seating but was placed outdoors; under normal circumstances I wouldn't care, but this was a chilly night even with the heat lamps and I was expecting to sit indoors I didn't bring a coat. The hostess was very dismissive about the whole thing even when I pointed out that I booked standard seating. • Our paella - which is made to order and takes 30 minutes - was taken to another table so we had to wait additional time to get ours ...
N
Nolalady
New Orleans
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good seafood paella and garlic soup. The sangria was tasty but watered down. Fast service
A
Annie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and even better service. Will absolutely be back.
Lola'sResponded on December 26, 2022Thank you. We would love to have you back Annie!
JM
JaneM
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and staff that were friendly and helpful, going the extra mile to help me get a cab WGH em my phone died
a
anah
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Even for those who like spicy it was too much. Apart from this, excellent food Our waitress was fine but was overloaded. Not her fault.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious vegetarian options!
JS
JasonS
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always great food and a great experience.
C
Chip
New York Area
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
Our shrimp pasta and vegetable paella were too salty. The prices were too high. The staff was ok but not special. Frankly, I will not go back nor will I recommend it to others.
V
Vaicius
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
Awesome dinner with friends. I was very happy with the food and ambiance. It was a special occasion with friends. We will be back!
C
Charlene
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always good and our waitress, Noel, was the absolute best! How lucky are we that we get to sit outside in December.
CH
CathrineH
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Servers were awesome, food was delicious! We really enjoyed the mixed paella and the garlic mushrooms and garlic shrimp!
o
outoftowners
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It's obvious the owners have never been to Spain. The food is decent for New Orleans Creole, but nothing amazing. I know they have been around for 30+ years, so they must be surviving on reputation. There are much better restaurants to spend your money in.
d
dmsesq
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the staff very friendly and accommodating. Always a great experience.
n
nolatab
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food are always great here. Restaurant is a neighborhood gem. Wine was excellent. We were seated promptly upon arrival.
J
John
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff was super nice and attentive. Inside is very intimate.
HA
HAMDINER
Philadelphia
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
We had high expectations for this restaurant especially since my wife is named Lola. We were to say the least disappointed. The hole in the wall bodega atmosphere was good and the service was also good. The food not so much. The main seasoning was garlic. The butter served with rolls was inedible being essentially ground garlic. The crabmeat tropicale shredded crabmeat over avocado slice was ruined by garlic laced aeiolle sauce. Even the Caesar salad dressing was over laced with garlic much more than expected of a usual component of the dressing. The seafood paeilla was loaded with seafood which was unfortunately over cooked and burned and stuck to the pan. The bright spots of the cuisine included the tomato basil salad, slices of tomato interposed with thick slices of mozzarella covered with thin slices of red onion and basil, smothered in balsamic vinegar and oil. The red sangria was sweet and served with finely chopped fruit floating on top of the wine glass. Overall, our experience was not positive. For those that enjoy eating garlic straight up, this may be your spot.
e
elleceleste
Western NC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and prices are on point for both food and wine. Music was a little louder than I would have chosen, but we could still have a conversation even with a party of six.
D
Duke
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Server was very polite and engaging but not very attentive. Could be a Covid thing or busy night but had to request a server twice before they to our drink order.
LL
LouLou
Boise
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so good that we went back two nights later!
K
Kara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second visit to Lola's and I highly recommend. The signature paella dish is worth the wait. The Pisto is also excellent. Fresh and delicious. I also recommend sharing some sangria and a tomato and mozzarella salad while waiting for your paella. Lovely, peaceful, and comfortable.
RB
RuthB
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The paella was delicious, the service was both efficient and friendly. This was not my first trip to Lola’s, and it never disappoints!
SM
SMHV
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have to give kudos to Monique the host who was able to seat us an hour before our reservation as I made a mistake. She was delightful accommodating and made it look easy to change it for us.We really appreciated her service. She’s also cute as a button. Casey our waiter was also a joy! We had the seafood paella and the antipasto.Both were fabulous choices. I highly recommend Lola’s!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, i first dined at Lola’s 25 years ago and the intense memories withstood the test of time. The food and service are top notch!
JH
JasmineH
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lola's was FANTASTIC!! The food was AMAZING and the service was impeccable!! Natalie is a Superstar!!
BN
BranNOLA
New Orleans
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Lola’s! It’s awesome and out front is nice.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 500 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(504) 488-6946

Other options

3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-3132

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
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

Website
http://www.lolasneworleans.com/
Phone number
(504) 488-6946
Catering
Please Email lolasneworleans@gmail.com

Lola's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Seafood

Garlic Shrimp

Ceviche

Tapas Or Appetizers

Antipasto$18.00

Ceviche$15.00

Crabmeat Tropical$15.00

Mussels In Vinaigrette$13.00

Garlic Shrimp$14.00

Garlic Mushrooms$11.00

Grilled Calamari$12.00

Veggie Tapa of the Day$10.00

Soups

Mariscos$10.00

Garlic Soup$7.00

Fabada$9.00

Lentil Soup$8.00

Gazpacho$9.00

Ajoblanco$9.00

Salads

Tomato Basil$10.00

House Green Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Seasonal Salad

Paellas And Fideuas

Meat

Seafood

Vegetarian

Combination

Main Courses

Pisto$20.00

Spinach Linguini$22.00

Shrimp Pasta$24.00

Ruby Red Rainbow Trout$25.00

Grilled Tuna$25.00

Atlantic Salmon$23.00

Garlic Chicken$18.00

Roasted Duck Breast$25.00

Pork Loin$25.00

Rack of Lamb$34.00

Caldereta$26.00

Desserts

Flan$7.00

Almond Nougat$8.00

Chuflan$9.00

Combination$22.00

Beverages

Juices$3.00

Soft Drinks$3.00

Iced Tea$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Capuccino$5.00

Spring Water$2.00

Sparkling Water$3.00

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