Transported to the other side of the border. Elevated yet the best part of basic from the tortillas to the 72 hour carnitas. Prices were right, margaritas were right, atmosphere was right! Our server was on point. Thank you for making my birthday celebration extra special Caleb! 10/10 highly recommend!
Paulo Kodaira
First of all, I know the food is the most important thing in a restaurant, but the service was just INCREDIBLE. I feel bad I don't remember her name, but our waitress was so kind, attentive and just so energetic, me and my gf loved her.
Now the food. Carnitas tacos were the best tacos I HAVE EVER HAD. A perfect combination of salty, acidity from what I think were tomatillos, and crunchy. They had a special pozole which was phenomenal too.
Their fish taco is really famous. Disclaimer, I don't like fish tacos, but we still ordered and it was the best one I've had ever. Personally I would still stick with the carnitas and steak, but if you do enjoy them, it is indeed very flavorful.
Overall 10/10 experience, if we didn't live in Chicago, we would become regulars without a doubt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jenny johnson
Whenever I come here great food. But there are always flies every where always have to swat my hands
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Bean Arzu
Food and service excellent met the chef awesome it was my birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Aragon
Fantastic and unique flavorful tacos. Their horchata ice cream is amazing, and attentive staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kymberli Clement
Amazing! They low-key have Michelin stars and they deserve it! Their tacos are amazing, prices very decent. We had 4 drinks, 3 tacos and 2 deserts for $108 before gratuity. Vibe is laid back but service is attentive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M T
Lola 55 serve creative fusion versions of traditional Mexican food. The Smoked Carnitas, Pork Belly Al Pastor, and Baja Style Fish tacos were amazing. My favorite was the Al Pastor. Their corn tortillas are made in house where you can see it on the machine - extremely fresh. The Jamaica hibiscus tea drink was amazing, one of the best versions of hibiscus tea I've had. It was perfectly balanced between the sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariana Martin
The food is so good I would have paid more for what I got!! This place lives up to the Michelin guide hype when it comes to flavor and quality. Our server Caleb was super nice and really knowledgeable. If I lived here in San Diego, I would come and eat here as often as possible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Bjorg
Very tasty and highly recommended. Simple setting, but delicious tacos! The Mesquite Chicken was beautifully tasty and spicy!
Delicious tacos with a modern twist. Friendly wait staff. Easy to get a table on Saturday during lunch time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis V
Great tacos, drinks and service. Try their beans! The lady working at the bar during the daytime is always super friendly and welcoming. definitely recommend coming during lunchtime
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison L.
Stumbled upon this unassuming eatery on a sunny Thursday afternoon, and it turned out to be some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. The open, airy ambiance made for a relaxed and inviting setting, and the service was truly top-notch.
Our server, Caleb, was fantastic—passionate and deeply knowledgeable. He enthusiastically shared the story behind the restaurant and dove into the thought and technique behind each dish, from preparation to seasoning.
They also have an excellent happy hour. I especially loved the spiced Jamaica—a beautifully aromatic drink infused with anise and warming mixed spices. It struck a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and floral notes.
As for the food—absolutely unforgettable. The Squashroom and Cauliflower tacos are two of the most inspired vegetarian tacos I’ve ever had. The Squashroom features a delicately battered lion’s mane mushroom paired with a squash blossom, bright verde salsa, and a bold red chili paste. It’s a mesmerizing harmony of textures and flavors.
The Cauliflower taco might have been my favorite. Smoky, crispy cauliflower meets a crunchy eggplant “bacon” strip, all topped with a deeply flavorful sweet-and-tangy mole. The fresh corn tortillas elevate every bite—they’re the perfect vehicle for all these bold, creative flavors.
I also tried the Baja Fish taco, which was equally impressive. The fish was fried to perfection—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—accompanied by a spicy salsa, tangy tartar sauce, and a touch of mesclun greens for freshness. An incredible combination.
In short: this place is doing something truly special. Innovative, intentional, and absolutely delicious. Someone give them their Michelin star already!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jade
Places like this remind me to never trust michelin bib gourmand. So bad and im not going to hold back on describing how bad it was, Im actually upset. Pics look great, so i got steak tacos, mushroom, and 72 hour carnitas Not a single thing was edible i mean really. The steak was so so chewy, the sauces on everything was drowned in salt i couldnt taste anything else and couldnt continue eating. So nasty My bf had ti spit out the chicken one because the sauce was so bad. House salsa is so over salted with no other flavour than that, so i couldnt even try and help the tacos out because the salsa was also bad. Guac is underseasoned Chips are like chewy and oil soaked
Im in shock how bad this was on all fronts
The best thing was rice and beans and even then, nothing notable
Conner Jolly
We swing in for the happy hour and got the cauliflower taco and beer. It was nice that they had a few vegiterian/vegan options for tacos that were unique. The cauliflower one had an eggplant bacon that added a nice crisp and smoky flavor. The beer was just okay but they arent a brewery so I wasnt expecting it to be amazing. The staff was pretty quick and friendly and had a few recommendations that were helpful as well. Overall a nice place to grab a bite.
Transported to the other side of the border. Elevated yet the best part of basic from the tortillas to the 72 hour carnitas. Prices were right, margaritas were right, atmosphere was right! Our server was on point. Thank you for making my birthday celebration extra special Caleb! 10/10 highly recommend!
First of all, I know the food is the most important thing in a restaurant, but the service was just INCREDIBLE. I feel bad I don't remember her name, but our waitress was so kind, attentive and just so energetic, me and my gf loved her.
Now the food. Carnitas tacos were the best tacos I HAVE EVER HAD. A perfect combination of salty, acidity from what I think were tomatillos, and crunchy. They had a special pozole which was phenomenal too.
Their fish taco is really famous. Disclaimer, I don't like fish tacos, but we still ordered and it was the best one I've had ever. Personally I would still stick with the carnitas and steak, but if you do enjoy them, it is indeed very flavorful.
Overall 10/10 experience, if we didn't live in Chicago, we would become regulars without a doubt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whenever I come here great food. But there are always flies every where always have to swat my hands
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service excellent met the chef awesome it was my birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic and unique flavorful tacos. Their horchata ice cream is amazing, and attentive staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! They low-key have Michelin stars and they deserve it! Their tacos are amazing, prices very decent. We had 4 drinks, 3 tacos and 2 deserts for $108 before gratuity. Vibe is laid back but service is attentive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lola 55 serve creative fusion versions of traditional Mexican food. The Smoked Carnitas, Pork Belly Al Pastor, and Baja Style Fish tacos were amazing. My favorite was the Al Pastor. Their corn tortillas are made in house where you can see it on the machine - extremely fresh. The Jamaica hibiscus tea drink was amazing, one of the best versions of hibiscus tea I've had. It was perfectly balanced between the sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is so good I would have paid more for what I got!! This place lives up to the Michelin guide hype when it comes to flavor and quality. Our server Caleb was super nice and really knowledgeable. If I lived here in San Diego, I would come and eat here as often as possible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty and highly recommended. Simple setting, but delicious tacos! The Mesquite Chicken was beautifully tasty and spicy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tacos are to fie for
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious tacos with a modern twist. Friendly wait staff. Easy to get a table on Saturday during lunch time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tacos, drinks and service. Try their beans! The lady working at the bar during the daytime is always super friendly and welcoming. definitely recommend coming during lunchtime
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stumbled upon this unassuming eatery on a sunny Thursday afternoon, and it turned out to be some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. The open, airy ambiance made for a relaxed and inviting setting, and the service was truly top-notch.
Our server, Caleb, was fantastic—passionate and deeply knowledgeable. He enthusiastically shared the story behind the restaurant and dove into the thought and technique behind each dish, from preparation to seasoning.
They also have an excellent happy hour. I especially loved the spiced Jamaica—a beautifully aromatic drink infused with anise and warming mixed spices. It struck a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and floral notes.
As for the food—absolutely unforgettable. The Squashroom and Cauliflower tacos are two of the most inspired vegetarian tacos I’ve ever had. The Squashroom features a delicately battered lion’s mane mushroom paired with a squash blossom, bright verde salsa, and a bold red chili paste. It’s a mesmerizing harmony of textures and flavors.
The Cauliflower taco might have been my favorite. Smoky, crispy cauliflower meets a crunchy eggplant “bacon” strip, all topped with a deeply flavorful sweet-and-tangy mole. The fresh corn tortillas elevate every bite—they’re the perfect vehicle for all these bold, creative flavors.
I also tried the Baja Fish taco, which was equally impressive. The fish was fried to perfection—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—accompanied by a spicy salsa, tangy tartar sauce, and a touch of mesclun greens for freshness. An incredible combination.
In short: this place is doing something truly special. Innovative, intentional, and absolutely delicious. Someone give them their Michelin star already!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Places like this remind me to never trust michelin bib gourmand. So bad and im not going to hold back on describing how bad it was, Im actually upset. Pics look great, so i got steak tacos, mushroom, and 72 hour carnitas
Not a single thing was edible i mean really.
The steak was so so chewy, the sauces on everything was drowned in salt i couldnt taste anything else and couldnt continue eating. So nasty
My bf had ti spit out the chicken one because the sauce was so bad.
House salsa is so over salted with no other flavour than that, so i couldnt even try and help the tacos out because the salsa was also bad.
Guac is underseasoned
Chips are like chewy and oil soaked
Im in shock how bad this was on all fronts
The best thing was rice and beans and even then, nothing notable
We swing in for the happy hour and got the cauliflower taco and beer. It was nice that they had a few vegiterian/vegan options for tacos that were unique. The cauliflower one had an eggplant bacon that added a nice crisp and smoky flavor. The beer was just okay but they arent a brewery so I wasnt expecting it to be amazing. The staff was pretty quick and friendly and had a few recommendations that were helpful as well. Overall a nice place to grab a bite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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