Lola 55 Tacos & Cocktails
Mexican restaurant · San Diego ·
Gourmet tacos & craft cocktails in airy, industrial-chic space
Gourmet tacos & craft cocktails in airy, industrial-chic space
"Announced to close on August 10, this second location occupied a 3,365-square-foot space in the Beacon shopping center in Carlsbad and showcased Baja-style tacos and vegetarian options, like mushroom tacos, along with a robust cocktail menu." - Helen I. Hwang
"There may be plenty of taquerias around town, but this East Village gem is of a slightly different breed. The airy space, with its high ceilings, concrete floors and a full bar with lounge, reads über-cool. However, it’s more than just about good looks—their tacos are what draw the crowds. The variations on offer here lean more sophisticated with creative combinations such as baby carrot adobada and squash blossom relleno. Ribeye carne asada cooked to order on the mesquite wood-burning grill or achiote-rubbed pork belly with grilled pineapple are just some of the winners. Posole verde is comfort in a bowl, while fried masa disks are plain delectable.Remember to save room for the Mexican mole-chocolate ice cream and addictively crunchy churros." - Michelin Inspector
"The only Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria in the East Village, Lola 55 stands out from the rest with its elevated street tacos. Founded by Tijuana-born Frank Vizcarra, who has visited more than 150 taquerias stateside and in Mexico, the restaurant’s top sellers include the achiote-rubbed pork belly taco with grilled pineapple, a vegan mushroom taco with beet soyrizo, and its citrus-forward cocktails. The steak taco, a regulars’ favorite, is served with a tender flank steak that gets marinated in a blend of dried chiles and spices for 24 hours. The taqueria has another outpost in Carlsbad, at the Rady Shell, and a spinoff dubbed L55 Tacos at Westfield UTC." - Roxana Becerril
"The only Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria in the East Village, Lola 55 stands out from the rest with its elevated street tacos. Founded by Tijuana-born Frank Vizcarra, who has visited more than 150 taquerias stateside and in Mexico, the restaurant’s top sellers include the achiote-rubbed pork belly taco with grilled pineapple, a vegan mushroom taco with beet soyrizo, and its citrus-forward cocktails. The steak taco, a regulars’ favorite, is served with a tender flank steak that gets marinated in a blend of dried chiles and spices for 24 hours. The taqueria has another outpost in Carlsbad, at the Rady Shell, and a spinoff dubbed L55 Tacos at Westfield UTC." - Roxana Becerril
"A scalable spinoff of Michelin-recognized Lola 55, L55 Tacos & More is due to arrive at Westfield UTC in October." - Candice Woo