Lola's

We went to Lola‘s with great anticipation, after having it highly recommended by other travelers. While the setting is absolutely stunning, and I would highly recommend going there for this alone, the service was just OK, and the food was just OK, and the ability to accommodate gluten-free was surprisingly limited. Most restaurants in Costa Rica we visited were very happy to accommodate gluten-free needs, already had their menus labeled for gluten-free dishes, readily understood how to navigate gluten issues, and were overall very eager to accommodate us. Lola’s however, seemed more concerned with telling us how gluten-free would make food “bad” even though we order similar dishes with the same modifications all the time, and how it was difficult for them to accommodate gluten-free needs. I understand that it can be difficult, but if you do a little training of your kitchen staff and your wait staff and read food labels for your ingredients, it’s really not that hard. Perhaps they have had particularly difficult customers that have made them not want to accommodate gluten-free needs, or perhaps their management or ownership just doesn’t care about this. So, unfortunately, if you’re gluten-free, go to the restaurant across the street, they are very eager and excited to accommodate gluten-free needs and have no problem navigating The challenges associated with this. Their view of the beach is not good there, but their staff are very friendly, and their food is excellent. Go to Lola‘s for the views, the beach chairs, the drinks (which were awesome!) and if you are not gluten-free, it’s a fine place to eat.

I love this local restaurant! The food was delicious, and the drinks were incredibly refreshing. They offer beach chairs at a reasonable price, which we ended up renting after our meal. I recommend bringing cash for parking, as the locals who assist with parking only accept cash. If you enjoy coconut water like I do, there are vendors who walk along the beach selling fresh coconuts. My favorite dish was the nachos – the portion is perfect for one person or can be shared as an appetizer. The restaurant is very clean, and the atmosphere is relaxing. Highly recommend!

Came to Lola's dinner with a group of 7 people. The location is right on the beach where you can hear and see the waves crashing. The place provided a great ambiance for a nice meal but although we were warned by the owner that they were having an unusually busy night, the service was not perfect. One member of our party never received his meal. The food was good overall. While the table settings looked very nice, the chairs were quite uncomfortable for a long relaxing dinner.

Don’t miss out on eating here - amazing beach views and good food! Had lunch overlooking the water - really good tacos and mango margaritas! Perfect to walk along beach after; and have another drink and watch the sunset!

Chill vibe, good food and drinks. Sway in a hammock under the palm trees or unwind at one of the many tables and enjoy a delicious cocktail and lunch as you watch las olas of the Pacific Ocean.

Great place to see the sunset while having a drink and eating with the family. The food was good and so was the atmosphere. The service was great but they were a little busy! Pura Vida!

It is tradition to stop here when going to Playa Avellana The good vibes are lovely, and the views are amazing Staff is friendly Food can be delicious but hit or miss depending on the season. It’s a bit Pricey Bathrooms are good

Beautiful place to eat or get a drink while you enjoy the view of the ocean. We like to visit just before sunset and get dinner so we can watch the sun sink into the ocean. Lots of good food and interesting people to see. Make sure you check out the view from the observation deck upstairs. Also, when you are done at Lola's, walk up the street one block and see what is going on at La Esquina before you go back to your vehicle.