Lola Latin Bistro

"Fantastic restaurant, really I can’t get enough of this place. Great food , service and music, will be going back for sure . Nice location with outdoor and indoor seating. The food is a nice mixture of different Hispanic and Latin culture. PS: BYOB !!!!!"

"Wonderful place for an event! From the first phone call to the end of the event, Lola's Abdul E. and staff were responsive and attentive. Abdul is part owner and walked through the settings, table arrangements, menu items and questions with patience and grace! The event menu was varied with shrimp, chorizo, potato croquettes, salad, chicken, ribs, pasta, beef and salmon, served family style with generous portions, all delicious. We received so many compliments on the food! Everyone loved the assortment of desserts and beverages, coffee. The wait staff brought out the food, sangria, and cleared tables at the appropriate times. Having set up and planned events for friends and family, I highly recommend this for any occasion; a smooth and pleasurable experience!"

"First off I barely review restaurants, however Lola's was phenomenal and deserves an amazing review. Everything from decor, service and most importantly the food was fantastic. If you're close to the area I highly recommend you try it for yourself. We had the "fall off the bone" ribs and let me tell ya, they fall right off. Can't wait to go back and I hope you just go. ✌️"

"I went to Lola's Latin Bistro in Metuchen, NJ yesterday evening (a Saturday). I had made a reservation for 2 about 1 week in advance and when I made the initial reservation, I had wanted a 6 pm or 6:30 pm reservation, but they only had a 7 pm, so we took it. When we got there, it was definitely fairly full, but there were plenty of empty tables and it made us feel like maybe we could have gotten an earlier reservation. They do not have a liquor license, so I had to walk to the other side of the complex to get a bottle of wine and it was raining ☔ I asked for the black beans to be put on the side and to be a small amount as they aren't my favorite, asked for a side of white rice and for plaintains. Instead, I got Cuban rice (rice mixed with the beans I had wanted on the side), a large side of black beans, no white rice, no plantains and our appetizer never even came, so they reordered it and it came after we were already eating our meals. The food was pretty good, but the steak was too fatty and I had to pick around for pieces that were free of fat. Also, the parking was tough/limited and we had to walk a distance in the rain because of that. We ended up having a fun time anyway and I feel it has potential and would be willing to try it again sometime. Maybe they just had a rough night and it was random..."

"Our first time here was on New Year's Eve with our family, and the food, service and kindness of the staff were exactly what we needed to end 2020! We made a reservation and got their private dining room with a large table big enough to seat around 10 (great to know for post-COVID dining). The private space was perfect for our two-year old to have room to roam without the fear of him interrupting others in the restaurant. Everyone there made you feel like you were right at home and part of a family. The service was attentive, accommodating and friendly. The food was delicious!!! We ordered the shrimp appetizer and the tuna tartar to start. Both dishes were fresh, full of flavor and generous portions. The entrees were just as fantastic - so much flavor, freshness, tenderness...just YUM! And there was plenty to take home for leftovers! Even the child's portion was sizable. We got a dessert sampler, also tasty. But the mango mousse cake was hands down the best dessert! If you like mango, that cake is a must! We also brought our own wine to have sangria made there. Great BYOB option! We felt safe here with the restaurant following COVID-19 guidelines - spaced out tables, masks, distancing, cleanliness. If you're looking for a great meal, awesome atmosphere and attentive service, check out Lola's!"