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Lola's on Esplanade (w/ pics)
Posted on 10/26/15 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 10/26/15 at 12:55 pm
Gf took me there Saturday night for my BDay dinner. We went with 4 small plates. First the shrimp with garlic and red chilis.
Second the brussels sprouts
Third was the ceviche with shrimp and mahi mahi.
And last the mussels in a chilled vinegarette
We also ordered a bottle of the red sangria. The shrimp and the sprouts were out favorite. For all you garlic lovers, these two dishes were loaded with it. The sprouts were cooked in a roasted garlic so there was a subtle sweet and nutty flavors to balance the red chilis. The shrimp were with fresh garlic. We had plenty bread for dipping. The ceviche was good but flavors were a bit subtle. Mussels were huge and the lemon vinegarette was refreshing.
Overall I would go back and make the shrimp and sprouts a meal in itself. FYI dining room is very small so expect a small wait.
Second the brussels sprouts
Third was the ceviche with shrimp and mahi mahi.
And last the mussels in a chilled vinegarette
We also ordered a bottle of the red sangria. The shrimp and the sprouts were out favorite. For all you garlic lovers, these two dishes were loaded with it. The sprouts were cooked in a roasted garlic so there was a subtle sweet and nutty flavors to balance the red chilis. The shrimp were with fresh garlic. We had plenty bread for dipping. The ceviche was good but flavors were a bit subtle. Mussels were huge and the lemon vinegarette was refreshing.
Overall I would go back and make the shrimp and sprouts a meal in itself. FYI dining room is very small so expect a small wait.
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Posted on 10/26/15 at 1:05 pm to Boondock544
Would 4 small plates be enough for a husky Baw with an appetite?
Posted on 10/26/15 at 1:08 pm to Boondock544
I dig the place, and I think they execute what they do really well.
Part of me wishes they'd up the quality of the ingredients they use, particularly on their paellas, but I get their desire to stay at the price-point they are.
Part of me wishes they'd up the quality of the ingredients they use, particularly on their paellas, but I get their desire to stay at the price-point they are.
Posted on 10/26/15 at 1:27 pm to Boondock544
Nice write up, but I've never heard of anyone going to Lola's and not ordering paella. You'll need a return trip for the paella.
Lola is always a fun place. Did you have Ole eye patch for your waiter? He's the best.
Lola is always a fun place. Did you have Ole eye patch for your waiter? He's the best.
Posted on 10/26/15 at 1:34 pm to Oenophile Brah
Have you had the paella before? What did you think of it?
Posted on 10/26/15 at 1:47 pm to Boondock544
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Have you had the paella before? What did you think of it?
It's the only entrée I've had at Lola. I think in general it's pretty good. As someone else posted, they don't use first rate ingredients which makes the dish suffer, but it's still enjoyable. Lola is one of the more affordable places in town.
Posted on 10/26/15 at 2:47 pm to Oenophile Brah
I was at Lola's on Thursday...it's a really fun place. Good food and great value. Patch is awesome.
The Spinach Linguini is sooooo freaking good.
I tried the Shrimp Pasta for my entree and it did not disappoint.
They do not make their own dinner rolls FYI as i saw patch reload the bread warmer with rolls from a huge bag filled with them.
I live in the hood, so it's an easy no brainer for me when I'm in the mood for Garlic. :)
The Spinach Linguini is sooooo freaking good.
I tried the Shrimp Pasta for my entree and it did not disappoint.
They do not make their own dinner rolls FYI as i saw patch reload the bread warmer with rolls from a huge bag filled with them.
I live in the hood, so it's an easy no brainer for me when I'm in the mood for Garlic. :)
Posted on 10/26/15 at 3:50 pm to Boondock544
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Have you had the paella before? What did you think of it?
lola's is awesome but the p[aella is easily the worst thing on the menu. see the dishes OP ordered? order those
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:31 pm to Boondock544
Highly recommend the crabmeat tropical and the fresh mozzarella & tomato basil salad for another small plate option.
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:47 pm to Boondock544
Each one of those plates looks delicious. I'm going to have to try the mussels someday.
Posted on 10/26/15 at 10:52 pm to Boondock544
It is a good date place and fun. Never going to blow you away. I have enjoyed it on my visits.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 10:08 am to Oenophile Brah
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Nice write up, but I've never heard of anyone going to Lola's and not ordering paella. You'll need a return trip for the paella.
Paella is overrated IMO
If I'm going to a Spanish restaurant I'm ordering anything but Paella.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 10:48 am to Boondock544
Nice! Happy belated! 
Posted on 10/27/15 at 11:42 am to Powerman
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Paella is overrated IMO
I don't get the appeal either
Posted on 10/27/15 at 11:56 am to TheIndulger
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I don't get the appeal either
I think it's one of those things that is plain Jane enough to where the less adventurous diners can eat it and feel like they're cultured.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 12:30 pm to Powerman
Like jambalaya, right?
Posted on 10/27/15 at 1:55 pm to TheIndulger
Growing up eating jambalaya I never saw the appeal of paella. Looks too bland for me.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 5:52 pm to Boondock544
Paella, if well made, is great. frick the haters.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 7:59 pm to VOR
Jambalaya is arroz con pollo for coon asses. Nothing special.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 8:06 pm to Powerman
Stop being a dumbass
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