Lola’s Cantina Mexicana - Canggu image

Lola’s Cantina Mexicana - Canggu

Restaurant Bar Mexican restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Mexican restaurants in Canggu


Address

Canggu Shortcut, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Website

www.lolasbali.com

Contact

+62 878-6168-6721

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) Mexican (20) tacos (17) great (16) Great (14) delicious (10) atmosphere (10) nice (10) staff (9) Canggu (9)
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  • 5/5 Almog B. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall really good Mexican food. Started with the empanadas which were awesome (10/10). The loaded fries were also really good (8/10). Fries were delicious and the cheese on top was really good, but they were a little stingy with the guacamole and sour cream. Enchiladas were just okay (6.5/10). Maybe it was the filling we chose (chimichurri steak). The salsas they had in the table were also really good, my favorite was the pineapple picante.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gino H. 5 months ago on Google • 227 reviews
    We hadn't made any reservations, but the staff kindly asked us to wait at the bar for a brief period, which, to our relief, didn't extend beyond 10 minutes. To kick things off, I ordered a mezcalitta, and it was nothing short of amazing. The smoky notes of mezcal combined with the refreshing elements of a margarita created a delightful concoction. One aspect that caught our attention was the diversity of the menu. It's not often you find fajitas on the menu in an authentic Mexican eatery, and that left us a bit intrigued. However, we decided to go for the tacos, and we made sure to ask the waitress to confirm that they were prepared with corn tortillas. We opted for a selection of six different flavors, and the variety was impressive. In my opinion, the standout was the Al Pastor taco, with its bold and savory flavors. On the other hand, the pulled chicken taco was a bit lackluster, and it didn't quite meet our expectations. While the food was decent, it was the overall ambiance and drinks that elevated our experience at Lola's. The mood was lively, and the mezcalitta definitely played a role in enhancing our enjoyment. In all honesty, I've had better tacos at other places, even as far as Bali. However, Lola's offers a unique blend of Mexican flavors and a vibrant atmosphere that can make it a great choice if you're looking for a fun night out. If you're more of a traditionalist when it comes to Mexican cuisine, it might not fully meet your expectations, but for those seeking a lively, casual dining experience, it's worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tobi P. 4 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Had a delicious dinner here at this high ceiling open air venue. Quesadilla with carnitas filling were amazing and flavourful. 3 x for 80k rupiah is a bargain! Excellent cocktails with wide variety of different types of Margaritas. Ambience was fun and casual with great music too and you can also play pool for free. Nice place to get some Mexican food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ebru L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food! Even way better than we had on our journey in Mexico itself! Beautiful location with a cozy atmosphere. Great music and friendly stuff! We will definitely come again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gabrielle A. 4 months ago on Google
    The place is nice. Service is excellent and everyone is friendly. But the food is just a big no, I’m sorry. I hope this can make the quality better. Guacamole sauce is too watery, doesn’t taste like anything. Taco salad bowl is ok for the fillings but mostly tasteless and dry. The worst is the “taco” bowl, it’s not taco, it’s like fried Indonesian crisps “peyek” or smth. The tacos itself supposed to be soft tacos, but the outer ring is so hard it couldn’t be chewed. All 6 tacos.. the tamale corn dough was too dry and tasteless also. The insides also. And the first bite of the enchilada was good, it was the best out of everything we ordered, but the second one was SO SALTY like what. And the rice on the enchilada plate was hard, tasteless, just big no. And what confuses me more is.. did u dip all the nachos in salt? Because it literally has grains of salt dripping from each piece. Overall all of the food is just too dry. And for me, tasteless. Maybe some people prefer that but for Mexican food I’d expect it to be other than that. There were 4 of us and we spent Rp. 600.000 so it was not too pricey. But I was craving Mexican that night and I went home disappointed:/
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roland T. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it. Maybe not as original as served in Mexico but close enough to make it a hit — food is excellent, the vibe is great and the location pretty cool. Great service rounds off the entire experience, the branded coconuts make it even more special.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina H. 5 years ago on Google
    Passed by on a scooter saw this cool looking Mexican place and had to stop. It was empty and only had 1 review but it was really fantastic so maybe it’s new. Definitely try it. All food was great but the range of house made sauces they give you really takes it up a level. Really nice place to sit and chill too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tony M. 7 months ago on Google
    Very busy place in the evening. Good party atmosphere. Had some tacos and cauliflower wings and a few cocktails. Cocktails were great but tacos were soggy and not the best.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hari E. 5 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Great atmosphere. Jalapeño poppers and birria tacos were beautiful. Cocktails are sooo tasty (especially chilli mango margaritas). Fajitas took a while to come out after my partners food came but overall good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Madame T. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Delicious food and amazing drinks. Fairly priced. Staff are super friendly. Casual Dining. Has a billard table
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nate B. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff was super friendly and helpful. Cool place. Great vibe. This review is only for a Vegan Bean & Cheese burrito and vegan nachos. The vegan burrito is bland AF. Mostly rice. Beans & rice not well seasoned at all.. lacking salt in a big way. BLAND! I believe the vegan cheese is cashew cream but also SO BLAND. The burrito would have been better without the vegan cheese. Lacking serious flavor. Vegan Nachos - also bland and incredibly underwhelming. I will say the chips are delicious on their own though. Also, the tortilla was fresh, hot & crispy. Burrito portion was nice for a change. But would never come back for a vegan burrito. There are many other spots in Canggu where you can get delicious vegan burritos. This is not one of them!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MK D. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was great! I can tell they used quality ingredients because the food tastes close to authentic latin American food. I especially loved the empanadas, they look simple but the corn dough was perfectly crunchy with the chicken & cheese filling. I wished they had more drink options though. I went for dinner and it was crowded and noisy, although I didn’t mind it too much. This is definitely one of the best restaurants I’ve tried in Bali.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omara F. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Mexican food in Canggu and Bali. Great environment, fast service and great tacos. Fair prices
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lola's Cantina, Early January 2022. A great place with good Mex atmosphere and potent (really potent) margaritas. Had the burrito and chips (great homemade salsa and hot sauces), and the flan was really nice too. Quiet in the daytime, rockin' at night. Good covid protocols as far as I could see. I've been back twice and I'll be back again. Watch it on those margaritas, tho! :D
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob A. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Mexican food in Canggu! Our favourite! Great Staff! Food is always well done and their sauces are great! personal favourite Steak fajitas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren 1 year ago on Google
    Good Mexican food with a nice vibe! Empanada (Barbacoa) was delicious - outside was so thin & fried perfectly. Mexi Fries were tasty! I like that they use real cheese. The enchiladas I was looking the most forward to but we got chimichurri steak & the steak was dry & not the most tender so I would avoid that option. I really enjoyed the different types of salsas that they provided at the table. Pineapple Picante & the Jalapeño were our faves.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leah L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a cool Mexican place! They are packed for dinner even it’s weekdays. It’s unbelievable how we managed to reach the place by just walking, not ideal actually 😂 because of their narrow street. It’s a good experience though. It’s our first restaurant to visit in Canggu and will come back someday as we enjoyed their nice food and drinks and the vibe of the restaurant as well. And oh! Kids are welcome too, just make sure to book a reservation to avoid disappointment. Thanks to all the lovely staff, they are still smiling even though it's so busy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Biberce _. 1 month ago on Google • 116 reviews New
    Great place, great atmosphere! Super cool vibe, friendly staff. Place to be. A lot of young and hip people. Food is very good, cocktails as well. They cost 5 euros. 😅 Absolutely amazing. 😍

  • 5/5 Brenda A. 3 months ago on Google • 91 reviews New
    Recently tried Lola's Cantina Mexicana in Canggu, and it was fantastic! The Mexi Bowls and Nachos were absolutely delicious. The vibrant atmosphere, friendly staff, and authentic Mexican flavors made it a memorable experience. If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Gabrielle F. 10 months ago on Google
    Very good mexican food. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options (they even have vegan cheese). The wood furniture is very nice! (I saw a comment say they were sticky but that is just the finish on them). The staff are nice and seem to be happy to work here. The only downside to this place is that it is next to a main road. We didn’t notice it during our dinner and they have a security guy to help you get out with your scooter. I recommend this place if you’re looking for some good mexican food in Canggu!

  • 5/5 Emme T. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Amazing food and drinks! We went during happy hour and the margaritas were some of the best i’ve ever had. Plus you get complimentary chips & salsa :) It’s a busy place so best to book a reservation.

  • 5/5 Hoor 8 months ago on Google
    We went to try to quesillda with burrito and it was super yummy. The food were fresh. Also we had vitgin passion fruit margarita and it was super tasty. Atmosphere and the crowd are pretty cool. You must try it.

  • 4/5 Putri 3 months ago on Google New
    The restaurant was busy when we came, but we didn't have too long for the table. Food was good, friendly service from the waitress, not from the hostess though. Overall it was a good Mexican restaurant in Canggu.

  • 5/5 Tiana B. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Our absolute favourite new find in Canggu! We went two nights in a row because it was that good. Huge menu, freshest & most delicious Mexican. Also the happy hour is elite. And the drinks were insane. You’re missing out if you don’t go here! The only downside is they don’t split bills so keep that in mind.

  • 5/5 Peter 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to fix your Mexican cravings and watch the sunset over the green fields! Their cashew sour cream is a must try and goes great with the California style bowls! Their guac is great too, fries also done to perfection! I also loved their kiwi juice and their frozen margs! Great place to go to with your friends, you'll love it. The portion size however could improved, still felt slightly hungry after!

  • 5/5 Kayla C. 8 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere for a Mexican place with amazing cocktails and lovely staff. Plenty of food options for every dietary requirement. Tacos and margaritas were fabulous! Also had the buffalo cauliflower , delicious!

  • 3/5 S U. 8 months ago on Google
    Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Great setting and atmosphere. Had high expectations for the food but was unfortunately led down. Ribs were a bit cold and barely had any meat in them, and my mexi bowl lacked flavour and just dry. Tamales were mid but the tacos were surprisingly good. Wouldn’t go back for the food but would go back for the drinks!

  • 4/5 HTZ 9 months ago on Google
    Indeed, the restaurant is often full in the evening, but don't worry, you can wait at the bar where delicious cocktails are served, I recommend one, it's the piniacolada that is honestly one of the best I've ever tasted. Once installed, you will have the choice with a multitude of Mexican dishes, we tasted several typical dishes and they were very good. In addition, despite the strong influence, the waiting time was not very long. It's a warm and pleasant place, but still suspicious, because the bill is rising quickly.

  • 5/5 Eloise A. 8 months ago on Google
    Best Mexican place in Canggu! We went here 3 times and enjoyed the amazing happy hour every time! The food was awesome we especially loved the lodes fries and burritos! We will be back here next time for sure!

  • 5/5 Gabrielle D. 8 months ago on Google
    Really enjoyed my tacos here lots of vegetarian options and fish options. A step up from many places that only have 1 or 2. The tacos had plenty of flavor and the tortilla were nice. They have a pool table and a nice view of rice fields

  • 5/5 Inka P. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the place that definitely a must-visit spot. The food there tastes amazing, and the service is good, although sometimes the staff can get a bit busy attending to everyone's needs. The parking area is quite spacious, but it's not ideal if you're driving a car. The location is great, situated on one of Canggu's famous shortcuts. The prices are reasonable, and they serve awesome drinks. The only drawback is that we we were sitting in a corner next to an empty lot, and there was a drain nearby that emitted an unpleasant smell, which made us a bit uncomfortable. Also, keep in mind that you can't really work or open your laptop there after 6pm, but it's not a big deal.

  • 4/5 Bridget F. 1 year ago on Google
    I got a simple chicken taco with lettuce and also got the simple guacamole with chips! I really enjoyed it! Left me feeling very happy and healthy after! The only thing I would’ve liked better is a different type of shell. It was a little too hard would’ve preferred a soft shell! But otherwise super great spot! And reasonably priced! I’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Andrea C. 1 year ago on Google
    If you love tacos this is the place to go! We were surprised by this place. Great casual vibe, lots of people so definitely make a reservation beforehand if you want a good table. Happy hour is 5-7pm 50k cocktails (jalapeño Margarita is delicious & spicy!) definitely go for the 3 tacos for 100k, so good! We were blown away by the attentive, happy staff! Great evening, thank you Lola’s!

  • 5/5 Chris S. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely the best Margie’s on the island and cheap too if you get them in happy hour. Great food options too. Can’t go wrong. Good vibe with cool tunes. Recommend booking as it can get busy in the evenings. I’ll be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Aditya A. 3 years ago on Google
    The fried fish tacos are good. Like straight outta Sinaloa. What really takes the cake tho is the FRIED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WINGS. The batter and crisp was immaculate.

  • 5/5 The Tattoo R. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place, best mexican in bali for sure. Good vibe, good prices, good times. Maybe my favourite spot in Bali. The owners are cool dudes too, especially the fat one (I'm not sure if he's mexican though)..

  • 5/5 fahri a. 3 years ago on Google
    BEST MEXICAN FOOD I VE EVER TASTE!! We ordered tea and virgin pina colada, bit strange huh, instead of ordered some margarita. For the starter , ceviche ! Taste sour and fresh, with citrus and herbs. Served with 2 types of nachos. For the main course, we ordered Barbacoa hardshell taco with spanish rice, and Tortas Bun with Chimicuri Steak. OMG THE TORTAS BUN SO GOOD!! CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE. LOVE IT Ambience so great. Best time to come here is after sunset. But dont get this wrong, only me and my girlfriend were local visitor here, the rest of it were foreigner.

  • 4/5 Fernando S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to satisfy your mexican food cravings. Must tries are the burrito and tacos. Be sure to check out their promos on tacos and drinks! Amazing service.

  • 4/5 Maria 2 years ago on Google
    Place has a comfortable atmosphere, we had ensaladas and it was incredible, unfortunately for the beef fajitas it was too chewy and hard to eat so we needed to complain and change it to chicken. The staff was professional in handling the complain and the chicken fajita was one of the best fajitas I had, the portion is quite large too. Cocktail is very good. We’ll definitely come back for other dish.


Call +62 878-6168-6721 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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