Lolita

Mexican restaurant · Washington Square West

Lolita

Mexican restaurant · Washington Square West

106 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Highlights

Contemporary Mexican plates & specialty margaritas in an upbeat, rustic-chic setting

106 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get directions

lolitaphilly.com

@lolitaphilly

$$ · Menu

@infatuation

"When we think affordable weeknight dinner, we immediately think of Lolita, a tiny Mexican spot in Midtown Village that’s always crowded but not annoyingly so. The narrow space is dimly lit, and works just as well for splitting a bottle of wine and some queso fundido with a few friends as it does for a date or solo dinner at the bar. If you’re here in the summer, they also set up a bunch of four-tops out front on the sidewalk that you can call ahead and claim." - Sydney McElwee

Lolita Review - Center City - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

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@eater

"Valerie Safran, co-owner of Safran Turney Hospitality, says she and chef Marcie Turney will open four of their restaurants — Barbuzzo, Lolita, Little Nonna’s, and Bud & Marilyn’s — for indoor dining next week." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme

Indoor Dining Is Coming Back to Philly, But Some Restaurant Owners Are Still Hesitant - Eater Philly

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@eater

"Lolita is one of the perennially popular spots with a concentration of outdoor seating along 13th Street." - Rachel Vigoda

More Than 3,600 Seats Are Set Up for Outdoor Dining in Center City - Eater Philly

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@eater

"Lolita is one of the five restaurants owned by Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, known for its vibrant and stylish atmosphere." - Rachel Vigoda

Pioneering Center City Restaurateurs Turn to East Passyunk for Their Next Projects - Eater Philly

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Marcus J

Google

Food was amazing! Cocktails were great too. We went during restaurant week. Our server was very nice and had a great flow. We weren’t without food or water for more than a few minutes. Wish I remember her name so I could mention her.

Miriam Diamant

Google

We stopped in for lunch at Lolita's. The decor and energy of this place is super cute, cozy, friendly, & altogether amazing. They worked with my dietary restrictions, the waitress was more than helpful and their food was absolutely delicious. The prices were great as well. I will definitely be visiting again!

Arusha Acharyya

Google

Very nice ambience, friendly staff. On fridays and saturdays the place is really full and it was hard to get a reservation in opentable. We ordered the mexican street corn as appetizer which was really good. The fish tacos in the entree was okay, nothing extraordinary. We tried the house special carne asada, the steak was really good but the gravy was too salty. For dessert the coconut tres leche was really good. Also the cocktail drinks were tasty.

Tim G

Google

🥗🌮🍺🍸🍷Cozy. Really cozy. Decent selection of wine. Mixed drinks, wine and beer. Appetizer are to die for. The mix of corn chips and plantains (perfectly seasoned) are awesome. Entrees limited but amazing. Don't overlook this one. Tight quarters near the back....bu you'll be fine as a 4some, or a 2some and meet new friends. Romance from the two window seats or an

Nelson Roman

Google

This review is about flavor. The food is awesome, but the flavor is what makes this place great. The price is right and way less than most 5 stars in this area. The enviroment here and service is like no other. I am from orlando florida and i know about service...this place is top notch. Mango wacamole and plantain chip/tortilla is something you need to try to start the night. If I could give it 6 stars i would. I had several dishes and all of them are well elaborated. Thanks to the servers always there providing the best service. It seems like before 7pm gets really busy, so call and reserve or be ready to wait 45 min average. Bar is not too big, but its available. Food is fresh and served really fast. Plenty of people working in the kitchen. Will def come back for more on my next trip. Nightly recommended.

V B

Google

Lolita is amazing and I was very pleasantly surprised. Every single dish I had was not only delicious but very well cooked and presented. I also sat near the open kitchen and the line was equally as impressive, focused, and prepared and executed orders one after another. The entire staff functioned as one solid team, food came out at a good pace, and the waiters were awesome! Very well run restaurant, 5 out of the 5 dishes I tasted were great, the Carne Asada lived up to the hype, and Lolita is now one of my favorite restaurants!

Brian

Google

Beautiful location with amazing food and drinks. Party of six ran up a large bill VERY quickly. We didn’t realize they close mid day between lunch and dinner but the servers were still delightful even though we were fairly rowdy. Would definitely stop by again.

LaKisha Lumpkin

Google

I'm in Philadelphia for a conference so my friends and I saw this place and had to try it. The atmosphere is so nice! It could be the perfect place for a date night or a just a girl's night out. You can choose to dine inside or out on the patio. We decided to order appetizers for our meal, along with drinks, we ordered the manjo guacamole and the short ribs nachos. The food was excellent! The drinks were good as well. If I lived in the area this place would most definitely be one of my favorite spots. I highly recommend this place to everyone if you're in the area.