The specialty of the house is the birria, which is prepared in a way that seems to break with the basic component of the dish—it is not made of goat. But Lola goes out of her way to point out that the recipe actually adheres to a family tradition. “Abuelita wasn’t fond of goat,” she [...]

Lola’s brings (most of) Guadalajara to Long Beach

PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES
Lola brought her recipes to Retro Row from Guadalajara, and it took awhile—the “We’re Finally Open” sign that’s hanging directly across the street from where the rejuvenated Art Theater will soon reopen is no joke, although by now she can laugh about all the hoops [...]

Lola’s and Number Nine
Retro Row has always served the eyes more than anything else, but Fourth Street can now look beyond wallets and into some stomachs, thanks to Lola’s and Number Nine. Together, the two restaurants mark a new moment for the vintage drag, and one that expands the local palate beyond Portfolio and the [...]