Lola's Opens in King Street District. Photo Tour

[PeeJayEss]

Since you mentioned Corner Taco, how are their fillings? (I know you don't like the corn shells.) Haven't had a chance to check them out yet.

Quite good. They're pretty simple: meat prepared however on a radish salad base with sweet chile and whatever else might come with that taco (peppers, tomatoes, they're big on asparagus, cheese, etc). Pretty good selection of meats (chicken a couple of ways, carnitas, shrimp, mahi, tempeh,).

[KEGreene1]

How "Family Friendly" is it?  The best thing about Carmine's (besides the food and limited but great beer selection) is the kids love going there.  For those of us with children this is awesome as there really is a limited selection of decent family friendly places this side of the river.

[funwithteeth]

As long as you can prevent your children from Googling "dirty sanchez" when you get back home, it's very family-friendly.

[John P]

This is a great addition to the neighborhood. He knows the magic formula.

[blizz01]

As long as you can prevent your children from Googling "dirty sanchez" when you get back home, it's very family-friendly.

Haha - That's what I was thinking.  Or "Wetback Willys", or "Tossin' Salads", etc.......

[ben says]

Went back-food was outstanding. End of story. Just stay away from that tofu burrito.

[stephendare]

Went back-food was outstanding. End of story. Just stay away from that tofu burrito.

Although, if you are vegan (as I, unfortunately, am), the ginger tofu burrito is simply outstanding.  One of the better things in the area, IMHO.

[ben says]

Went back-food was outstanding. End of story. Just stay away from that tofu burrito.

Although, if you are vegan (as I, unfortunately, am), the ginger tofu burrito is simply outstanding.  One of the better things in the area, IMHO.

I was a vegan for about a year. Loved it, but recently fell off the wagon (about six months ago). How would you compare Lola's tofu to Burrito Gallery's tofu? I love BG's tofu to the point I still order it, even though I'm no longer a vegan.

[stephendare]

Went back-food was outstanding. End of story. Just stay away from that tofu burrito.

Although, if you are vegan (as I, unfortunately, am), the ginger tofu burrito is simply outstanding.  One of the better things in the area, IMHO.

I was a vegan for about a year. Loved it, but recently fell off the wagon (about six months ago). How would you compare Lola's tofu to Burrito Gallery's tofu? I love BG's tofu to the point I still order it, even though I'm no longer a vegan.

I had never tried the burrito gallery version until recently, and I was so favorably impressed that I decided to try burrito gallery a second time.  I rather like the salty nature of the bg teriyaki, but I honestly loved the full flavor and stuffing of the Lola's ginger tofu

[ben says]

Went back-food was outstanding. End of story. Just stay away from that tofu burrito.

Although, if you are vegan (as I, unfortunately, am), the ginger tofu burrito is simply outstanding.  One of the better things in the area, IMHO.

I was a vegan for about a year. Loved it, but recently fell off the wagon (about six months ago). How would you compare Lola's tofu to Burrito Gallery's tofu? I love BG's tofu to the point I still order it, even though I'm no longer a vegan.

I had never tried the burrito gallery version until recently, and I was so favorably impressed that I decided to try burrito gallery a second time.  I rather like the salty nature of the bg teriyaki, but I honestly loved the full flavor and stuffing of the Lola's ginger tofu

Interesting. Well...don't know how or why, but you've convinced me to try Lola's tofu again! Guess I'll have to go back for a third time in one week.

[Gknee]

We just tried Lola's for lunch.  Good food!  I had the Chooie's Chimmy.  It was too much food.  The meat was amazing, but too much rice for me.  That's just a me thing though.  Hubby had the Havana somethingorother which is their take on the cuban sandwich. He let me have a bite, YUM!   

One of the best things is that we weren't the only people in the joint.  Nice to see!

[ben says]

We just tried Lola's for lunch.  Good food!  I had the Chooie's Chimmy.  It was too much food.  The meat was amazing, but too much rice for me.  That's just a me thing though.  Hubby had the Havana somethingorother which is their take on the cuban sandwich. He let me have a bite, YUM!   

One of the best things is that we weren't the only people in the joint.  Nice to see!

Same complaint here. Too much rice.

[Slackiinoff]

Went there twice this week, the food is awesome, the margaritas awesome. Only issue is the beer list, while long is borderline insultingly generic for King St. They have the requisite abt 12 but beyond that and the unibroue they seem to just have picked 45 different beers that you buy at a gas station.

Then again Carmine's beer selection is worse so maybe I shouldn't complain. I'll just stick to the margaritas.

[BridgeTroll]

Visited for the first time Saturday night... with mixed results.  I would like to begin by saying service and decor were great.  Staff was attentive and friendly... decor, music and atmosphere is interesting.  Despite the extensive beer list... we each ordered a drink from the "'Rita" list.  I cannot remember the names but a good description of both of these drinks was... "too sweet".  Not sure if I got a sugar or alcohol buzz.  I ordered a "Dirty Sanchez" burrito.  I love soft shell crab and the burrito version was large, intersting, and delicious.  My wife odered two tacos.  When they arrived she picked one up and announced that it was cold.  The server apologized and immediately returned them to the kitchen.  They quickly returned but the tortillas were still cold. Filling warm...tortilla cold.   My wife placed the cold taco in the incredulous waiters hands and he immediately agreed.  What happened next was disappointing.  The waiter returned the tacos for a second time... and when they came back... while certainly hot this time... they had been fried as a folded over quesadilla.  The chef laid them on the hot griddle and crusted both sides of each taco (quesadilla?)  To their credit... management stopped by and comped the tacos but explained that they typically serve "room temperature" flour tortillas.  Even our waiter admitted these were not room temperature... but cold.

We will certainly return as we have great confidence in the ownership and management.  Week one of  a new restaurant can be a challenge for both staff and customer.  I expect great things from Lola's and have no doubt it will become a favorite in the area!

[ben says]

BT, I had the same experience with the tacos.

I guess my two main complaints would be: the burritos need less rice and more meat, and, everything on the menu is 1,000 calories or higher heart busters. Feel like I needed a baby aspirin both times I walked out the door.