Where the Locals Eat Rating
Best Spanish
Top 100 Restaurant, New Orleans
"Lola's would sit inconspicuously in its residential neighborhood if it weren't always overflowing with people who are drawn in by the good prices and the garlicky Spanish comfort food."
–Brett Anderson, The Times-Picayune
" . . . a family-friendly treasure for Mid-City residents in the know. Choose from four different types of paella (seafood, veggie, meat or combination), all made fresh to order."
–Gambit Weekly
"You'll feel like a relaxed European after wining and dining here."
–New Orleans Magazine
"Everything in Lola's has a unique style and zest that brings something special to the table. . . . If I could get in, I would go once a day, every day, and twice on Sunday."
–WWLTV "Unknown Food Critic"
"Once inside, you'll find red walls with primitive works by local artists, a somewhat messy open kitchen at the back, and a lot of satisfied diners."
–Epicurious.com
". . . incredible Spanish dishes, from various paellas to starters such as garlic shrimp tapas and a heck of a garlic soup."
–Frommer's
Cash only. Beer and wine available, also BYOB with modest corking fee. Serving dinner nightly.
How Others Rate Lola's
Zagat 2009
25 Food Quality (very good to excellent)
The New Orleans Menu by Tom Fitzmorris
*** (good enough to go out of your way to try)
Frommer's
*** (exceptional)