Where do I begin? If you want an absolute pleasant eating experience, eat at Casa Lola Kitchen, in Cornelius Oregon. To start our meal off we ordered the Topas de Mole. Nice thick, home fried tortilla chips covered in a luxurious mole sauce, topped off with Mexican cream and queso fresco. This was my first time trying mole, and I was not disappointed.For her entree, my wife ordered the Filete de Pescado al Tequila. Red snapper with a butter tequila sauce and served with rice. The fish was tender, moist, not too fishy, and oh so flaky. The sauce was a delicious compliment to the lovely filet. I can safely and confidently say that this was the most delicious fish dish I have eaten and it's incredibly simple.For my entree, I went with the Fajita Nachos and I added steak. These nachos used the same tortilla chips as our appetizer, and they were perfect. The bell peppers and onions added a delicious garden fresh taste to the dish. They were also charred to perfection which added a hint of smoky sweetness with every bite. The jalapenos were spicy, charred, and an incredible addition as well. The melted cheese was mixed in with more of their delicious mole sauce and to top it off, was a lovely drizzle of Mexican queso fresco, which added an element of creaminess to the meal.The amount of food was perfect for our little family of three. We shared our food with our little one instead of ordering her a meal, which still left us all full and satisfied. To finish off our lovely evening, we ordered the horchata to go, and had the chance to taste the Arroz con Leche. A delicious, cold rice pudding. The rice was perfectly cooked and the flavor was wonderful. My Puerto Rican wife has never been able to find a rice pudding as good as her family's, until now.Overall, this meal was amazing. The ambiance was perfect, the food was stellar, and the service was incredible. 10/10
Service was excellent! Food was excellent! Atmosphere was excellent too!It's been a few months since we visited, looks like they expanded their menu since our last visit. Today (Saturday) they had their brunch menu out and it had many great items to choose from, however, the Wife and I ended up ordering off the main menu; she had menudo, and I had chicken mole enchiladas. Both of our meals were delicious. (I'm not a fan of menudo, so I'll take her word for it)
Firstly, I believe service is paramount, above all else. We tried Casa Lola for the first time a couple of nights ago and had a fairly negative initial experience. Following that visit, I left a negative review and noted that I would update it if the restaurant contacted me to remedy the situation.Carlos and Karla both took very proactive measures to try to resolve the errors, even noting that they were having an impromptu staff meeting to address the issues that came into play. I have to say that it was likely the most positive customer service experience that I've had in years. The ownership here actually cares about your experience. And where we were resolved on not returning, Carlos and Karla have convinced us to give them another try.In a world where service really seems to have suffered, having a response from someone who really cares about service was a breath of fresh air, truly. Mistakes do get made, but fixing them is a real litmus test. Casa Lola stands out where service matters. We'll look forward to a second try and update the review after.
AVOIDIt was a Saturday night at 5:30pm.Comfortable lighting, strong margaritas, and a live guitarist that was fantastic for completing the vibe.Unfortunately that’s where the good parts stop. The staff were rude, they were juggling way too many tables and jobs.Our waitress forgot orders from both our table and the adjacent table.The chorizoqueso subsidiary was cold, and unmelted. They microwaved it again, it was worse.The Birria is terrible, tastes like dirty dishwater was used and it burns the mouth in a chemically way, not a spicy way.This restaurant clearly relied on drive thru during the pandemic, because they still prioritize it over anything happening inside the restaurant. Those poor people, driving away with terrible and overpriced slop.Here is the kicker: I told the waitress about the Birria, she said “oh let me check on that”. She comes back, “oh we all tried it, it’s fine”. And she suggested that some folks think cilantro is soapy. No, I eat cilantro every day and even tonight - not soapy. No cilantro was added. She doubled down and repeated to my face that “we all tried it”.In the end, they comped the Birria - I wouldn’t have paid for it anyway.I firmly believe that no, the customer is not always right. I also believe that no, the restaurant is not always right. It’s a two way street.
I've been here 3 times and each time I am sorely disappointed with my food, especially for the price. I only came because my friends had chosen it. I tried to keep an open mind about the place, but my most recent visit made me realize it just isn't for me. I paid $18 for the chile relleno and only got 1 pepper with a side of white rice. Nothing on the plate had any flavor and the red sauce was very watery. The cheese inside the pepper was rubbery. I was able to pull it out of the pepper in 1 piece and left it on the plate. I was starving so I ate the rice and the outer skin of the pepper. Truly not worth $18. I didn't complain to the server because the event was for a celebration for friends and I didn't want to be the Debbie Downer of the party. I also agree that the chips are thick and the salsa just tastes like diced tomatoes. I really wished the experience was better, but it just always fell short.
Fantastic food, amazing margaritas, lovely outdoor seating, great indoor booths, friendly staff. We dig frequenting this local spot. It's a gem! Cheers!
My local favorite! I can drive or walk.?? or ??♀️
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Beaverton! The food is delicious and thoughtfully presented. The atmosphere is really nice and several times I've been pleasantly surprised by live music. The customer service is top notch, very knowledgeable and friendly staff make this a warm and inviting place to visit.
First time, came on a strong recommendation so we had high expectations. This place can cook! The Filete de Pescado al Tequila was uniquely flavorful..delicious. One of the best fish dishes I've had in the Northwest. The Taquitos de Papa were perfectly cooked, and the potato filling came through nicely.This place echoes the ambience and flavors of a fine restaurant in Mexico City.My only critique was our service, had some delays.
Tasty entrees never ending chips and salsa, nice quiet dine in experience and friendly staff, plenty of parking space. Need any more reasons?