Lola 55 Tacos & Cocktails

Recently I visited this restaurant in the early evening for some delicious food. Staff was nice during my short stay. I ordered vegetarian tacos with various fillings. They were nicely presented and spiced well. I came to this place, because it‘s named in the Guide Michelin and I would return. I‘d only wish, that they would offer more different veggie tacos, but this is just my personal opinion.

“If there were a Lola 55 cult, I’d join it.” This sums it up, but let’s break it down. Service Staff here are friendly and knowledgeable. I always feel like I get my food very quickly. Food I haven’t tried a taco I didn’t like here, but these are my favorite menu items: fish taco, squash blossom taco, Oaxaca quesadillas. Everything else is great but I like those best. I feel like these tacos have excellent contrast in their consistency. Drinks I still need to try these but I hear they’re great. Atmosphere Clean and modern. It’s unassuming for downtown.

Delicious gourmet tacos with a beautiful presentation. Yea. They’re not tacos in the traditional since, but if you’re looking for a bougie taco experience, this is your spot. This was my first time visiting upon an invite from coworkers. I will definitely return to try more varieties. The carnitas and fish taco are my favorites for now. :) I sure I would have enjoyed the steak taco more, but it had a blob of fat on it. Not my thing.

Lola 55 is one of the best taco places in San Diego. True to its acclaim , it deservedly got Michelin Honors. They have 3 types of vegetarian tacos and 4 plus non vegetarian versions . The cauliflower tack and mushroom taco I ordered were amazing . Both had distinctly different flavors and ingredients and no overlaps whatsoever . At nearly 5 dollar a taco it’s a little expensive though the value was there in my opinion. Don’t be seeking ambience , cocktails , service or anything else , the place is great just coz of its tacos all by itself.

Wow. Best tacos in downtown! The atmosphere is very bright, relaxed, and approachably trendy. The vegetarian/vegan tacos were great. The rainbow cauliflower taco is a must try! The El pastor and carnitas tacos were also delicious! Fun cocktails and a great bar area. I look forward to coming back with friends soon!

Server was attentive and kind. Cocktails were good (the one with watermelon and mint was incredible). We had the squash blossom taco and the fish taco - both were excellent. The squash blossom really blew me away. They coaxed an incredible amount of flavor and depth out of a vegan dish - well done. Very impressed. The fish was also very well done. Nice and fresh tasting with some great, bold flavor from the chilies. The Caesar salad was delicious - honestly one of the best Caesars I've ever had. However, it was pretty tough to eat without making a giant mess due to the plating choice. I'd switch that up personally, but it's a nitpick. Thanks for a great experience.

We tried Lola for happy hour on Tuesday. Their happy hour specials consist of a margarita for $8 and a certain beer for $6, no food specials. The margarita was light but really well balanced. I ordered the fish taco, mushroom squash blossom taco, and the chips with guacamole foam. All items were good but not great and the portions were very small. The fish taco was definitely different than what I expected, I felt they were trying to hard to be unique. While liked this place, I don’t feel the need to go back and it’s not a place I’d think to recommend to friends.

The tacos and my drinks were amazing. I happened to come on a day when they were testing out their brunch menus but the tacos were dope! The carnitas taco, steak and eggs taco and the mushroom taco were so flavorful. I wish I had time to visit again. The palomita drink was refreshing and well balanced too.