Lolitas Bistro

This is a classy restaurant in the north part of town, but it is also located near my client's site. It made for an easy choice when it came to a lunch option.The prices here are reasonable compared to Houston or Dallas, for example, but most everything is a la carte, so you can spend a lot quickly if not careful. My eyes were set on the seabass ceviche, so I know I had to have that. I also wanted a cocktail, but I remembered I had a long drive ahead of me, so I just opted for more food instead. I ordered the corn flake fried chicken sandwich.Ceviche - a nicely sized portion that comes with 2 crispy tortillas. Inside the ceviche are finely diced carrots, red onions and cucumbers, cilantro, sliced avocado, and numerous pieces of diced fish and lime juice at the bottom. 5/5Chicken sandwich - served on a plate with 2 sliced yellow cherry tomatoes sitting face down. This has a large breast, with pickles and cole slaw. 3/5This is my kinda place, and it seems fairly unusual to find a restaurant like this in Laredo of all places. I would definitely come back on my next visit to Laredo.

The service was great, but it couldn't as great as the food. My burger was the bomb when it's well done.

Found this gem! I saw a few interesting menu items while searching Yelp for restaurants in Laredo.I was greeted by friendly and accommodating staff and decided to sit at the bar since I was dining alone. The manager, Mauricio, asked if I had dined with them before. I said no and he explained some of the restaurant's concepts. I started with the appetizer that caught my attention from the website - Veracruzana Style Fresh Sea Bass Ceviche and also ordered The Baja Style Lobster Taco. The ceviche was a very generous portion of Sea Bass served with avocado and tostados. It came with a spoon which you will definitely want to use to capture every savory bite.The Lobster Taco was overflowing with lobster chunks, saffron rice, black beans, avocado and creamy chipotle plus a spicy tart salsa to top it off.The craftsman bartender, Miguel, was hard at work making fantastic beverages. I had the Smokey Guava -mezcal, guava nectar, lime & grapefruit juice, agave nectar & chia. It was exquisite! All of their juices are fresh squeezed...My entree was the Homemade Mole Poblano - smothered shredded chicken in the best mole that I have had since visiting deep interior Mexico decades ago. I have been searching for great mole ever since and they have all fallen short until now. Served with almond rice - almond slices not slivers.Overall the service and the food were perfect. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are large. Vegetarian options are available as well.The casual atmosphere is a welcome change for a fine dining experience!

I really enjoyed the food for lunch here today, but the reviews about poor service shouldn't be overlooked. Ordered the beet carpaccio, the tomato soup, and the chicken paillard from their 10th anniversary menu. The soup is killer - absolutely exceeded expectations. The salad was huge for eleven bucks and super fresh! I wasn't sold on the paillard - it's a special with corn, peaches, parm, and apparently chimichurri, though I didn't notice much. The sweetness of the corn and the peaches didn't totally go with the breading, but I was hungry and ate it all anyway. What really bummed me out was the service. I was a solo diner for a late lunch and was the only patron in the restaurant for most of my meal. After I finished my entree, I sat for about 45 minutes without being asked if I wanted anything else or being provided the check. Not for a lack of serving staff - there were at least four or five people laughing and chatting as they set up for dinner service. When my server noticed my card on the table and came over, I asked for a scoop of gelato and the check. I got my receipt shortly... and then waited seventeen minutes for dessert that never came before I crossed it off the check and walked out. I looked around for my server for several minutes before leaving, and he must have been in the back somewhere because I didn't see him again between having my check dropped at the table (and acknowledging my gelato should be on the way) and walking out. I've worked in fine dining and my partner has owned a few restaurants so I generally consider myself more tolerant than most when it comes to service blunders, and I overlooked the comments about poor service here for that reason. Unfortunate, because this was just not acceptable. I was finishing my chicken a few minutes after 3pm and walked out at 4:13. I'd order takeout but not dine in again.

I've been coming here as my go to spot trying different dishes and I can say the atmosphere is on point. The food is on point and the service is great. All of the food that I've had is good. The bar is great when it's full and is a sure way to get in quick. The dessert is amazing as well. Happy I found this place and I will keep coming back while I'm in Laredo.

Service is excellent and the environment is really great to be with family and friends and the food is so good

Awesome ambience and even better food. The service was great and welcoming. Drinks were excellent.

Have come here multiple times and I have enjoyed every single moment here. Perfect place for quick lunch or even for dinner with family. Great ambiance, staff are always quick. Lots of great options on the menu as well. Would recommend the roasted lemon chicken plate and the spinach artichoke dip. Maybe the plantain dip if you're into that! I'll forever love this place, my friends and family know it.

They took way to long for 3 sandwiches, and then they brought only one and 20 minutes later they brought the other two. The service wasn't that good. Would not recommend.

Great place great service feels good to be there. Dress up or dress down. I prefer to dress up it's a very cool place to go and the menu is outstanding.