Hot Lola’s

Hands-down one of the best hot chicken places I've ever had. The chicken is big, juicy, and the flavors are awesome. I initially went here because it was conveniently located nearby the metro stop. My first order was ordered online for pick-up and it was ready on time. The staff is super friendly! I got a tom yum corn salad and a chicken tender at the max level of heat, Flippin Hot. I made the terrible mistake of thinking, "How bad can the highest level actually be?" It is actually VERY spicy. I had to stop and eat the corn salad in between bites. Eventually I knew it was going to give me stomach issues when I was going to be out and about at museums so I stopped. However I knew the flavor of this was AMAZING. The breading also did a good job of sticking to the meat. I was impressed by how juicy and soft the chicken meat was.I came back the next day and ordered in-person so I can get individual flavors for chicken tenders. I don't like how the ordering portal online does not allow you to have any flavors besides the hot ones for individual chicken tenders. I got 3 tenders in the Korean Seoul King flavor, Hot Boy classic spice, and the Taj Ma-HOT curry flavor. The Seoul King flavor had a nice sweetness to it. The Taj Ma-HOT flavor was tasty but not outstanding. The Hot Boy classic flavor was a bit of a let-down because the flavor was a bit different from the Flippin Hot. The heat was turned down for sure, but I thought the spices and saltiness would still be the same. It wasn't. I think I need to go one level up next time and see what the in-between was.My combo came with toast, fries, and pickles. I wish the pickles were crunchier but that's all the complaints I have. I was so full after this.Overall, this is a very solid, hot chicken spot with a variety of choices, frequent diners, spacious, and clean facilities, and excellent staff. I wish we had locations in the West Coast!

Staff was friendly albeit in a bit of a frenzy with what looked like a lot of doordash and takeout orders.Walk up and order yourself on tablets at the front, input your name, get a number and take a seat.I got a chicken club sandwich with what was medium level spice, I guess? I didn't see a chart indicating spice levels and they were all cutsie names so went with what seemed like medium? It was a little spicy, definitely would get the next level higher.Chicken itself wasn't very warm, but was crispy - maybe that's by design since it was a 'club' style sandwich? Overall nice flavors, tasty sauce, crispy chicken (though a little dry and room temp), nice tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce. For 16 bucks I don't think I'd revisit unless someone really wanted to try it.

I was in the area for work and decided to give this fried chicken spot a try. The reviews all recommended the Lola Chicken Sandwich, so I went with that and added waffle fries on the side. The sandwich buns were warm and buttery, and the slaw and pickles did a nice job of cutting through the richness of the fried chicken. I chose the OG heat level, but I think I could've gone up a notch.The combo was around $20, which is a bit on the pricey side, but for a spot in the heart of the city, it seemed fair. Since I came for an early weekday lunch, the place was pretty empty, and the lady behind the counter was friendly. I also used the bathroom, which required a key, so it was clean and well-maintained.Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out.

I always enjoy the food here! The sandwiches are a spicy flavor blast, we got the curry sandwich and fries and the Seoul spice one. Both were insanely spicy but so delicious and flavorful. Waffle fries are okay and you have to pay extra for them, but we love having this option in the neighborhood!

Even though it's been a while since I've been here, they are still a pretty solid choice in the area. I ordered a catering order of 25 tenders split between two flavors (Shy Guy and Hot Boy). The order was ready super quick considering I called the order in about 20 minutes beforehand although it wasn't during rush hour. They packaged it very well, separating the sauces in one box and the chicken in another. The chicken was moist and tasty. Definitely recommend this place.

I normally order from Ubereats but decided to drop in since I was in the area. As always, I never regret my decision to eat here because they have some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the area. Service: I appreciate the cashier who took our order because she was friendly but the rest of the staff were pretty crappy and unfriendly and the person who brought my sandwich placed the wrong order in front of me and hesitated to speak. Looks like some training in guest services is needed! Facility: very cute spot, I love their decor and style! Food: the Hot Lola's sandwich with no heat was scrumptious! As always, the fried chicken is perfectly seasoned: crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside....the coleslaw is divine and the pickles adds an additional touch. The buns are always buttery but the ratio can become lost in the large servings of chicken and toppings BUT who's complaining?! Not me! That fried chicken is good enough to make me forget about anything lol Price: I would say that the price is very high for a fried chicken sandwich, $15 without a drink and fries and $19 with. I didn't care for the fries but I know that it's normally good. Overall, I probably wouldn't return to the location because the service wasn't that great, but, I may do another Ubereats order or try another location.

I heard about this place on Instagram and thought I had to give it a shot. My wife and I walked in on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. We ordered and had a seat. This is where things took a turn for the worst. Since the place was empty I started watching how they prepared the food. I noticed that the gentleman that took our order had on clear gloves. I thought to myself they are trying to remain safe and healthy. Upon my review that gentleman proceeded to do the following this the same pair of gloves he had oneTouch the screen on the registerTouched the cash he received and gave back to customersTouched the cupsTouched the doors on the back room Brought out boxes from the back roomTouched to go bagsTouched the fries that he pulled out of the bowl to place on your to go trays which he also touched.Touched the fries that fell in the floor to throw them away.I was immediately upset. I immediately walked over before he could touch my food and asked him to change gloves. I was not happy at all.I did stay to eat after I ensured he changed gloves before touching my food. The food was ok. The bread was good. I expected fried chicken on the club but I was wrong. No mention that they use turkey bacon instead of real bacon. Overall I was not impressed and highly disappointed. I've attached my receipt for the owner or manager to review the date and time to see the exact actions I am referring to above, I hope they get corrected immediately.

Some of the best hot chicken sandwiches in the DMV - bar none! I've never had a food-gasm, but this gets me close.This is my first time at this location, and I have frequented the one in Ballston many times, and the quality does not change across locations. The fried chicken is huge and the chicken is incredibly juicy and tender. That along with the amazing waffle fries and it is like an elevated version of chick-fil-a in every single way. I order the 6 spicy which is halfway to the max and that is plenty spicy. I would warn people that the max spice is incredibly spicy and to be careful.On top of all that, this place is locally AAPI owned so #supportsmallbusiness.

Good service and tasty food. My sandwich, the Seoul King, was a bit too rich. They dip the friend chicken in the sauce but I think that they should let it drain more. It was just too much. I have tried about every hot chicken place in the DC area and I think that this is a 3.5-4 compared to others. I will come back to try it again.

Hot Lolas is a great option for the neighborhood and is halal (sign posted on outside of store). We've been here a few times and I can say the waffles fries are top notch. Probably my favorite fries in Arlington. This is one of the rare places where I like the chicken tenders better than the chicken sandwich. I think they use different spices for each dish. The service is always great and the food is usually top notch. The only thing I don't like is half the time I go there, I wind up being served pre-made chicken rather than to order. That said, the halal options are pretty limited in Rosslyn so I find myself going back to Hot LoLas again and again.