Lola’s Peruvian

Nice place - tasty veggie noodle based saltada. Generous portion, nice flavor. Husband had their beef stew - cultural difference? As he would have preferred not to have the meat still on the bone in his stew and couldn’t figure out why it had a side of rice when it was basically a piece of beef with a bone on a bed of mashed potatoes covered in more of a gravy than we traditionally think of stew. We tried some sides that were fairly disappointing and I would definitely forego these if I were you. Corn nuts were very sparse and just the large corn kernels that I had in my saltada not seasoned or cooked special. Fries seemed like what a home cook can get at the grocery store, but not cooked demonstrably better than popping them into your oven. Staff were lovely - attentive, kind and happy to help. They give you bread sticks at the start of the meal - those aren’t very inspiring, either. Hard on the ends. Our friends seemed to enjoy their meals. I’m afraid I didn’t get pics or descriptions from them.

Brandon was a fantastic server! He took such good care of us and was extremely helpful and kind throughout the night! The food was really good and tasty, especially the spicy green sauce. Great to have some outdoor seating on a good weather day.

We came for the pollo a la brasa that the other location had, but the server let us know that it’s no longer served here. We both got the Lomo Saltado with Tallarin, my green one is with a lemony verde sauce and his was a cheesy. The food was delicious and you even get free breadsticks! We went on a not so busy weekday and a nice young man checked up on us to make sure everything was okay! Prices: 7/10 (we paid almost $30 a person per plate and that seems a high.) Food: 8/10 (the other Lola’s is known for their pollo a la brasa which isn’t served at this location anymore!

When my #bestie and I arrived, it was very empty... After the 2nd request of bread sticks and butter, the sticks were not fresh but reheated. It took me 10 years to visit this location. The beans were not cooked thoroughly, some were still hard to chew and over salted. I took the fried fish balls home and gave them to my upstairs neighbor and there was a hair inside the batter and fried. I'd rather travel to the Van Nuys site than Glendale. At least in Van Nuys the fast food restaurant is not snotty nor dark or so empty. 🙄🤔😱

It's very nice restaurant, food delicious! Prices the best! Service incredible! Just the singer lady was in the wrong place for the clothes that she was wearing. No taste at all, sorry.

Great place for dinner, our waiter was so lovely and attentive given he was the only one but it didn’t feel like that at all. Food was incredible! Highly recommend and we’ll be back!

Great Food! Best Ceviche I've had in a while. The Lomo Saltado was good too!

Small but precious!! Service was quick and friendly and the food outstanding! We had the Anticucho de pescado and it was delicious. Their sauces are spicy and full of flavor. Convenient parking in the back.

Our meals were beautifully prepared and delicious! Our server made us feel right at home and was very attentive. The restaurant was clean and nicely lit with a family friendly atmosphere. Will definitely come back!

Can't believe we are just discovering this gem. Food was great. The service was fantastic. The dining space is clean. calamari= yum lomo=yum bread= yum we asked for refill Friday nights they have live music.

I ordered the quinoa cau-cau and my friend and I shared the platanos fritos with my friend. The fried plantains were fairly standard, but the cau-cau was a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I have never had cau-cau before but I was absolutely delighted by my meal. The flavor was amazing (the balance of spices was on point) and the meal was incredibly light. I loved the combination of vegetables with quinoa as well. 10/10 recommend. Price is medium-tier but the portion size was pretty good and kept me full for a good while. Staff were kind and food was prepared quickly.

Lola's has been on my bookmark for a while now, so I was really excited to try it with my friend today. Lola's is in the heart of Brand Ave. And as soon as you go inside, it's definitely a vibe. We started with bread and the ceviche mixto. It was light and refreshing. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and she ordered Saltado de Camarones. Both were delicious, but I do wish they had a little bit more protein and gave more "green" sauce. The service was good. Just a little tip for you, there are plenty of parking in the back at a private lot or you can look for parking in front of the restaurant. Just a warning... If you don't have your front license plate, you will be ticketed... Everyone in front of the restaurant up and down the street, got a fix it ticket for the front license plate. Me included which kinda ruin the lunch for me!

My Second time was awesome. Great, Customer service food was delicious. Compared to my first time. This time was way better. The atmosphere is good they have music playing and I really like that.

Lola's has great food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. My go-to dish is the lomo saltado, it never disappoints. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Firstly, I wish this place had more business because the food quality that they had a the indoor vibes of this restaurant deserves more attention. I haven't had much Peruvian food before, and I'm so glad that I was able to try this restaurant. I ordered the beef saltado and it was cooked to perfection, I just wish for my own personal preference was more sauce to pair with the rice. The server was excellent and always checked in on us which was definitely nice. Overall, I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant to try more items on their menu

Great tasting Peruvian food . Good service, and beautiful ambiance . Chi cha brought back many great memories with its authentic flavors. This spontaneous stop did not disappoint.

This is a cute little find in Glendale! My friend and I stopped in last night for dinner and they had a trio playing live music. We both started with pisco sours and they were great! Really well done! They serve you a basket of bread sticks to begin. The breadsticks are warm and fluffy! They come with 2 different sauces, and one was a typical salsa, one was more creamy. I really liked the creamy option. My friend ordered the Cau Cau with pollo and she said she really liked it. I ordered the picante de mariscos. It was good! It had a variety of seafood. I will say, there wasn't much spice at all and I felt it could use a tad more flavor. But it was still a solid dish. Our waitress was attentive and the food was served relatively quickly. Overall, it was a fun experience and I would definitely come back! They have a great looking menu!

Disclaimer this was my first time trying Peruvian food but wow wow wow! Difficult to imagine anything else topping their Lomo saltado. Also the bread their serve before the meal comes out. Phenomenal. A must try for anyone in the area looking for excellent Peruvian food

We ordered takeout for dinner from Lola's during a quick overnight stay in Glendale. It appeared closed from the outside, and we almost went to another place. Fortunately, another group decided to open the door and when I realized they were open, we followed suit. The staff was welcoming and helpful. After briefly looking over the menu, we ordered the following: Yuca Frita a la Huancaina $18 Seafood saltado $29 Lomo saltado, beef $29 We took our meals to the hotel and immediately dug in. I was pleased to see that the portions were generous, especially since they're on the pricey side IMO. My seafood saltado came with a good amount of seafood and the sauce was flavorful. My son also devoured his lomo saltado with no complaints. I only had a few bites of the yuca frita, but it was also delicious. Lola's was a great pick for dinner!

Lola's is a Peruvian restaurant in the heart of Glendale. The ambience is great! And it's a great 1st date place to go. The food is good and highly recommended. Our waitress was very attentive and on point! They have live music on the weekends. They had a gal singing Spanish songs and she was great. ! I would come back!

First of all we went 10 min til closing and every staff member was so welcoming and warned us about the kitchen closing soon but provided great quick service. Lomo saltado steak was so juicy!! Very cute place. Will come back!

We had a reservation at 6:30. We walked in and noticed 4 or 5 tables seated... but noone had food or drinks. We waited at the front and the 2 women working by the bar saw us, but didn't acknowledge us at all. We waited a few minutes then left. We're patient people, but we need to be acknowledged as human beings. This is Glendale and its expensive to live here; you don't treat people like that. If your customer service is bad, then it's just downhill from there.

The food was amazingly tasty! The ambiences was great with live music. We got the lomo saltado and the seafood pasta and they were both incredibly good. Left feeling happy and full

Ambiance is nice and cozy. The food is delicious. We ordered Loma saltado, arroz san marsicos, and the calamari. Everything was good. The Loma saltado is my favorite topped with their infamous green sauce, but I noticed that there was less meat. The arroz san mariscos is ok. The service is good, and they are attentive. The food is a bit pricey. Looks like their prices have increased.

A pleasantly underrated surprise! As a Glendale native & first-timer, I have to say that Lola's might be one of Glendale's best-kept secrets. Such a delicious & unique menu - I'll be back again for sure. I had a lovely dinner with my parents tonight at Lola's & everything we tried was 10/10: starting with the bread, this + rice are a must if you plan to order any of the soups or stews for getting the most out of savoring all the flavors. The bread also comes with a couple special buttery dips that pack a flavorful punch of herbs & spices. The next 5 items we ordered, I'd have to say - I consider them all musts (1) Parihuela - if you are a Cioppino snob, or even just a lover of seafood, the flavor of this broth alone will knock your socks off. If I had to pick a favorite dish, it'd be this (while very close.) (2) Tallarin Saltado de Carne - I was initially skeptical of a linguini pasta sauteed with beef strips & soy sauce, but it was completely awesome, with honestly enough pasta for 1.5-2 people! (3) Cau Cau - hard to describe but a chicken stew with peas, potatoes, & turmeric with a curry sensibility - very delicious & ideal with rice. (4) Shrimp Chowder - if you like coconut curries, this was reminiscent & both delicious as well as well-portioned (5) Finally the Crocante de Lucuma- if you've got a sweet tooth & looking for something unique, this was a delicious mousse pie to wrap the night. Bonus: very nice service staff & great live music Fridays & Saturdays. Parking tip: hit the side streets east of Brand Blvd!

The food is always scrumptious. They r good portions. It's a cozy small place right off a Main Street,but there is both street parking n a parking lot. Food is fresh n Peruvian food is amazing. The service is good and although they have a small staff they r friendly

From the moment we entered we were greeted by a lovely Peruvian lady that treated us, the food, and the restaurant as if it were her own. While not the owner, she well respected the establishment. And greatly cared for us. The staff are not only excellent cooks but look at this presentation! Excellence. I'd drive the 2 1/2 hrs for the fried plantains alone! So delicious! The steak was prepared exactly as it should for lomo. Impressed! Can't wait to bring my family here. Wish it wasn't so far away from us.

The prices have went up by a tremendous amount. The "Llomo Soltado" entrée used to be $20 and out of no where I show up and the price goes up by 50% to $30??? The absurd price increase is not the only reason why I am giving 1 star as I'd be ok with paying more for good food. The Llomo Soltado was mediocre at best. The meat was dry, hard to chew, and at times had a pungent flavor. Their "green" sauce was a complete different color than it normally is. If you are going to increase your prices by 50%, at least try to justify it with the quality of your food.

Been there several times I'm always pleased with the food and the service, my two gas left the food as well We sat on the street patio that's usually where I like sitting

Food was great , we ordered Loma Saltado and Chicharron de pescada so delicious. Fried fish was crispy outside but juicy inside, Steak in Loma Saltado was juicy and well seasoned. I had passion fruit mojito and I can't find words to describe how amazing was it . Prices were a bit pricey but for sure worth it . Waitress informed us they have live music every weekend at 7:00pm . Will definitely return

We came here as a group of 18 people after a weekend of AYSO Expo training and classes. We were all famished. Our tables were ready when we arrived. The service was great, fast and accurate. The food was VERY delicious and very generous portions. A few people had never been to a Peruvian restaurant so I had to help them choose. Nobody was disappointed. We will be back next year for sure. We were lucky enough to be here on a day they had a live singer. (Saturday) Her voice was angelic and she sang both English and Spanish songs.

This place is cute and also clean. I would like to disclose the Peruvian food is a gem and it is known for its exceptionally fresh and bold ingredients. Unfortunately, the flavors of the food here did not taste fresh. From the appetizers to main plates the season was off and watered down. There was also 1 waitress for the entire restaurant. I know times are tough but that never sits well with me when one person is in charge of an entire restaurant. It really makes the experience of eating stressful since the stress and anxiety of workers seeps to the customers. I also think that Peruvian food in any other mom and pop shop that is much cheaper might taste better. I don't think I'd like to return .

I called last minute to book a reservation for my dad's birthday, a party of 7. They said they were fully booked. They offered a 7 or 7:30pm and I asked if there was no way they could take us "now" which was around 5:30pm to 6pm. The man on the phone said he could take us now outdoors since they had parties coming in. I said thank you! We'll take the 5:45pm. My Family and I arrive, and there are no tables set up outdoors for a party of 7. We walked in, and the server/hostess asked if I called, and I said yes. For a party of 7. They had a table set up to my left that had 7 seats, and she sat us there. When we sat, she asked me if the man on the phone let me know that they needed the table back by 7pm. I told her he didn't, but that was fine because my family was limited in time. She asked us if wanted anything to drink and we water all around and she asked for two? I repeated waters for everyone. She left and came back. She took our orders. The food didn't take too long to arrive so that was ok. But when my mom's order came, she said that she ordered the whole fish. they brought her two filets. The server said that they didn't have the whole fish. So my mom wanted to give it back, but the server said she would ask if we could return it. First of all, WE DIDN'T ORDER THESE FILETS! So why would you ASK of we could return it?! So my mom just ordered two more filets because one order wasn't going to be enough for her and my dad. The server had the audacity to ask, "But are you going to pay for it?" I interrupted and said YES! So then as we're eating, the server is constantly trying to rush us by asking if we needed anything else, trying to clear our plates and glasses even though we weren't done eating or drinking yet. She even took my dad's half full glass of wine away and he had to call out to her wait! I'm not done yet! So at this point we asked for our bill which took them 40 MINUTES TO FIGURE OUT!!! I don't know what the hell was going on with our bill. They claim that it isn't printing out and they called the owner or manager SEVERAL times! They finally got the bill printed and gave it to us. Our parking had already expired and all! So my sister paid for the bill with her card and we purposely left NO TIP!!!! When my sister got home, she checked her account, and they added a 20% tip! She called them, livid! I've attached a photo which states a "0" on the tip portion. Our bill was $155.45 and sure enough, her card was charged $186.54. Idk what the hell happened to this place! I used to love coming here years ago, but NEVER AGAIN! The worst service and the staff didn't know what they were doing at all!!! We will not be back!!!

Over priced and under seasoned, this Glendale eatery is best avoided. Bland, uninspired, and boring.

My lady and I came here on Valentine's Day, just hoping for a delicious meal before we headed out to a comedy show (Gianmarco Soresi), but we got so much more. The food was even better than we'd hoped for (chiccaron de pollo, fried plantain, ceviche de mixto), the service was friendly, and we lucked into a band playing that evening! So many couples got up and danced, people was clapping and singing along- best restaurant experience in a long time. Loves loved loved

We had some great Peruvian food over the uears and had high expectations and hopes for Lola's. We had 3 Lomo Saltado plates and 1 Pescado Saltado plate. The Pescado Saltado plate was super good. The bread, butter, and Aji sauces were also very good. The quality of the meat used in the Lomo Saltado was excellent. The service, location, and ambiance was also very good. The Lomo was too salty for our taste and did not have the explosion of savory flavors usually found in this dish. None of our plates came with a side of Aguadito de Pollo soup which surprised us especially given the much higher price we paid as compared to other Peruvian Restuarants that include it. They also do not have rotisserie chicken, which some of us were hoping for. Given the higher price and taste, we do not expect to return unless accompanying others who choose to try.

Got here around 6pm on a Tuesday and there are plenty of seats! Ordered: 1. Yuca Frita A La Huancaina: this is the first time I had yuca this way and I really like it! The huancaina sauce that goes along with it is mild but tasty! 2. Calamar Frito: the calamaris are super crispy but would like it more if the sauce that comes with it has a little bit of an extra flavor. 3. Tallarin Saltado: just like regular saltado but rice and French fries are replaced with pasta instead. The beef is so tender and marinated really well! Really like the sauce since it's so flavorful but it is slightly on the saltier side. They also provided bread which were right out of the oven with butter and two other sauces.

The place was very nice and servers nice but .... The food tasted like it has been individually cooked without any seasoning and then put together. Not flavorful and extremely expensive for what it was. Would NOT recommend. I really wanted to like it

I was on a diet and my friends decided to get Peruvian food at Lola's. I decided to get the seafood lomo saltado, which wasn't the best decision due to all the carbs, but I justified it by saying I would only eat half the rice. Thirty minutes later, I look down at my plate and see nothing but the residual sauce from the lomo saltado. Sure, I was a little disappointed in myself for eating everything on my plate, but at the same time, this dish made me so happy and I would gladly eat another plate of this seafood, rice, and fries concoction. We went right before lunch so it was almost empty, but the service was good. There is a public parking structure across the street that has 90 minutes free, which is plenty of time to eat and even get desserts.

Lovely Peruvian family restaurant in Glendale!!! I got catering for a work event and they delivered to the fullest!!! All of the staple Peruvian dishes were excellent!!! The lomo saltado was rich in protein and flavor. The beef steak bites were medium well and tender. All the veggies (cilantro, red onion and tomato) were fresh too. The fries luckily are thick steak fries so they withstand the vinegary soy sauce of the lomo. The tallarín verde was my favorite. The pasta wasn't overdone even though it was still warm on the way to work. This green spaghetti sauce is made with spinach, cheese and basil. The amount and flavor of the sauce was delicious. Topped with the chicken milanesa or breaded slices chicken breast was the perfect combo. Meaty chicken with the soft spaghetti pasta was the best!!! As for the ceviche mixto it was a tad too salty so I won't give them 5 stars. Nonetheless it was fresh and came with fish, mussels, calamari and shrimp. It comes with sweet potatoes and lettuce. The lime sauce is called leche de Tigre or tigers milk which is a blend of ginger, garlic, fish stock and evaporated milk. I still ate it with joy as the saltiness simmered down with the choclo/cancha or corn kernels. I'll definitely rely on them for future catering needs and also simply to enjoy a nice Peruvian meal with friends or family!!! Highly recommend this Peruvian restaurant when in Glendale!!!

My bf and I came here on a Friday night. We were a little skeptical about coming in because it was pretty empty. We were seated right away and our servers were friendly. papa a La huancaina: 3.5 STARS We started with the papa a La huancaina. Basically potatoes covered in a devils egged style sauce. They were good but after a few pieces it became a bit much so we didn't finish them. CEVICHE MIXTO: 4 STARS Then we shared a ceviche mixto. Came with scallops, shrimp, octopus and tilapia. This was very good. Especially with the red onion, corn and nuts. The lime juice and leche de Tigre sauce was nice and citrusy really added extra freshness to the plate. LOMO SALTADO: 5 STARS The lomo saltado was the best dish of the night. The lomo was tender and full of flavor. Lightly salted. It paired well with the rice and veggies. Drinks: 3 STARS i had a couple pisco sours and I have to say they were just okay. They kinda tasted like they were pre made and put in a slushie machine SERVICE: 4.5 STARS it started off really great. But then the restaurant got really busy and the service kinda fell but it's totally understandable Location: 5 STARS Plenty of street parking. You do have to pay but it's only like $2 for 2 hours. There's also a few bars down the street. Overall, this place was great! If you're in the area and looking for some Latin food, give this place a shot.

Live music and delicious Peruvian food! Had a wonderful date night with my friend, and to our surprise, there was live music! The restaurant gave us free bread that came with butter and a green salsa and a red salsa. I ordered their Saltado dish, which was so good and delicious. The portion of the dish was huge too! The waiters are super friendly and accommodating with our needs. The price of the place was pretty reasonable for the size of the dish. We didn't have to wait too long for a table of 2 on a Saturday night as well. Overall, highly recommend trying this place!!

Food was delicious and service was good. Warm bread with butter, green sauce and ranch dressing was delicious. We ordered Saltados with Chicken, which was very flavorful. El Gran Combo rice was very good. Platanos Fritos & beans were good too. I tried Chicha Morada (purple corn drink) for the first time. Really liked it. Dining area was clean. Good music piping through speakers. Bathroom needed cleaning...there was urine on the floor and smelled of urine.

Back in the day during my food service years on Brand, I would often venture out to scope the competition and try my palette at a wide variety of cuisine. One particular place was Lola's. A small and cozy restaurant tucked away between other restaurants and stores. Easy to miss but worth finding. I have my usual Peruvian dish - Lomo Saltado. An absolute great balance of protein, carbs, and veggies. The dish is a master of blanch with the savory, tender beef, oily fries, the crunch of onions and veggies, all brought together with rice. Add some of their Aji Verde (green hot sauce) and you're in. Although I've had better sauce at other establishments. My wife got a seafood pasta. I thought it was good but a bit salty. However, my wife felt it had a strong seafood aftertaste, which is surprising because she loves seafood and the fishiness of many dishes. We did bring the leftovers home and after adding other ingredients, she did say it was good. We also ordered their fish ceviche and this was good. I can drink the entire juice from the bowl. The acidity and tenderness of the fish, along with the crunch of onion and corn, is a must try. Make sure you order the Inca Cola. This is better than butter beer! Service here is always friendly and staff is very welcoming. If you're in the mood for any of the above or other great dishes, like their pasta and steak pairing, go ahead and give this place a try!

I haven't had Peruvian food in over a decade and I've been hankering for some Chupe de Camarones. Lola's had one that blew my socks off. Plenty of seafood and it was a challenge to finish the large bowl. The restaurant is located in Glendale's main drag Brand Blvd. There's plenty of street parking. We went on a Friday night where they had a live band playing some Peruvian music. We opted to sit outside as it was getting a bit raucous. I paired my Chupe with some plaintains, Inka Cola, and the Salchipapa. A filling meal for a decent price. The server came out on frequent intervals even though we were the only customers sitting outside. A definite recommendation from me.

I've been coming to this place with family and friends for at least 10 years, and I have to say, while I love the food here, the service is consistently disappointing. Since the last remodeling, the customer service has hit rock bottom. Whether it's a busy day or slow, the servers seem disinterested in their tables. Often, you're lucky if they take your order 15 minutes after you arrive. Appetizers and entrees arrive simultaneously, and they rarely check on you until you're almost done with your meal. You often have to make eye contact or even get up and approach them because they're too busy chatting among themselves. Despite giving this place numerous chances due to our love for the food, the service remains consistently poor. I hope they make improvements, but for now, I'll be avoiding this restaurant. Since I am leaving a review I have to say something about the ambiance, The ambiance at this restaurant can be lively on Saturday nights, especially when they have live music. While the music itself is usually pleasant to the ears, it does create quite a buzz. If you're looking to have a quiet conversation during dinner on a Saturday night, this might not be the ideal place due to the lively atmosphere. On other days, however, they have a lovely tropical music playing softly in the background, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. So, if you prefer a quieter setting, consider visiting on weekdays or Sundays to enjoy their great food and soothing background tunes I'm giving this place 2 stars solely because of the the food is absolutely delicious, otherwise the service really trumps anything else they have going for them.

I regret not having been here in so many years. It used to be a regular haunt because it was very group friendly and had a great variety of wonderful foods and drinks for us to share. Took my next generation for dinner here. Despite some picky eaters with me, the kitchen adapted and made for some flavorful dishes. The menu appeared a little smaller than before but perhaps they decided to focus more on the options they have now because everything we ordered came out great (lomo saltado, arroz con mariscos, tallarin verde, cau cau). Despite a half-full restaurant, there were only two wait staff and they appeared a little new and overwhelmed. They were very friendly and hospitable though. And they made for a pleasant family dinner experience.

This is truly a casual restaurant serving delicious food. New staff not trained: Doesn't know what is what on the menu !! 2 people running around including cooking , DIRTY hands all over the place. Note to the Chef: If you would like to kill someone with salt. You succeed ! Fish Stew and Lomp Soltado OVER Salt why don't you put a little only and people add if they wish. This is without dietary restrictions! Go easy on the salt and train your people. Everything else is good.

Amazing, delicious, good portions. I wish a bit more for the Lomo saltado but bistek is so good and ample portion. We loved everything we ordered.

I previously wrote a review of Lola's that doesn't reflect my current opinion. I've frequented this place over a long period and have nothing but love for it. The overall food quality and flavors are good, and I doubt you could leave terribly disappointed. However, my previous criticism of the sauces tasting unauthentic still stands. The aji Verde or green aji, is really mayo forward, I've tried this sauce in other Peruvian spots and this one isn't it. On the subject of inauthenticity, this was apparent when I ordered the Jalea de Mariscos, which was served with tartar sauce instead of salsa criolla. Although I later discovered you can order salsa criolla on the side, it's disappointing that it's not the default option (you can get fish and chips with tartar sauce at many places, but salsa criolla is what makes this dish better). I also want to correct an incorrect claim from my last review. I had spoken to a waiter about the lack of beef heart anticucho one time I was there, and she made it sound like it was removed from the menu in favor of a fish variant of the same type of dish. This was false, as I found out during a later visit, that they did have beef heart anticucho, which is very good and worth trying. Additionally, during this visit, I was offered one small breadstick and charged 50¢ for another. I'm not sure if this is still the norm, but if it is, that is insane. This is also a sore spot for me, this place has always been a touch more expensive than other Peruvian spots, and with these new issues, I find it very hard to justify the apparent overall price increase. Despite these issues, there is still good food here, ambience, a good happy hour, and live music. However, more and more with the issues I mentioned and the raised price tag, it might help you to look at the other nearby Peruvian restaurants as well.

The food was outstanding, well-seasoned, and very authentic. The staff was very attentive, and the ambiance was comfortable. We will be back, for sure.

Delicious! We ordered ceviche, steak, fried fish, calamari, fried bananas, and it was all delicious. Will definitely be one of our go-to favorite restaurants.

Food: 5 Service: 5 We had the Tallarin a la Huancaina & Saltado de Mariscos both dishes were . Our server Luis provided excellent service. Super polite and very attentive. Will definitely come back

BETTER THAN MAMITA'S After trying both, I can say that this place is much better! The beef in the Lomo Saltado melts in your mouth. It is tender and juicy and the flavor is delectable. There is a good variety of veggies, and the fries are not soggy (like a certain other restaurant...) The service was good too. It was nice of them to give us a plate of extra free plátanos fritos! Everything had a nice presentation. The restaurant is pretty too. :)

The food was great. We had anticuchos and they were delicious, it was my first time trying them and they didn't disappoint. We also had the jalea de mariscos which was massive and enough for 2-3 people as well as the ceviche. The ceviche was incredible and really left us wanting more. The maracuya sour was a great mixed drink and really tied the meal together. They had music playing in the background and the people inside of the restaurant really made for great ambiance. Overall would recommend

Food: Lomo/Shrimp Saltados $25+ this has gone down since the last time I came years ago. Ingredients seemed like they were frozen especially the fries and the steak meat was decent but the portion was small. This dish was like 40 percent white rice. My dad got the Shrimp Saltado and the Shrimp didn't seem fresh definitely frozen and the tails are still on. Service: Seemed understaffed: sauces forgotten to bring, long wait for check, there was an extra entre I didn't order on our receipt, etc. Ambiance: Looked remodeled and they have a stage now for live music. Plenty of seating at 630pm, we were the only ones there.

Lola's is a quaint Peruvian eatery on a busy thoroughfare. We found parking in a small lot behind the restaurant on California Street. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. *The front door says "push", but you need to PULL it to enter.* My husband and I met a friend here for dinner around 5:30 on a Thursday night. At that time, it wasn't busy; there were only 2 other tables with customers. We watched numerous customers struggle with entering Lola's as we dined at our table near the front. I ordered the pollo milanesa con tallarin verde (one of my favorite Peruvian meals). My hubby & friend both ordered the lomo saltado. There was only 1 person taking customer orders and serving food for the hour we were there. As the tables were filling up, there was still only one person serving the entire restaurant, which meant longer wait times and lots of patience. Despite the delays, it was a "thumbs up" all the way around for each of our meals. The portions were hearty and each dish was flavorful. The chicken took up half my plate and it was breaded to perfection. We had some leftover huancaino sauce from the bread appetizer and I liked it so much I drizzled a little bit on my chicken. I usually don't eat this much for dinner, but I cleaned off my plate this time! I'm glad we got to Lola's when it wasn't busy because we were able to finish our meals in a reasonable amount of time. Hopefully, there will be more employees to handle the flow of customers when it gets really busy.