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Although the food was delicious at Lolita, we were frustrated with how rude our server was. She took our half finished dessert away without asking and gave the impression that she was angry to be working there. At the end of our meal, (with two other couples in the restaurant) the entire waitstaff stood in the back and stared at us to leave. The food was good, but we will never go back and recommend not going because of the poor service.

I had dinner at Lolita last night with friends. I have never felt so rushed in my life! The waitress smothered us with "How is everything?" when what she was really saying was "Get the f out so we can turn this table. " She did this with a smile, but also took plates of food away as we were still eating. I felt the need to inhale my food as she made me so uncomfortable so while I think it was decent, it would have been more satisfying to know for sure. I'm sad to say this will probably be my last meal at Lolita.

I ate here with two other friends, and we shared all the small plates. We did have to wait, but we barely had time to drink a beer down the street at Fergie's when we were called back for our table. The host that night was great, but it was a man whereas I saw a poor review for a hostess on here. I want to go back more, but they are only open for dinner on the weekends when I'm usually in the area. I'm fairly new to the Philadelphia area and have tried lots of places, but this is definitely a favorite. I have been disappointed by the food and prices in many places, but this food was delicious and well worth the money spent. Advice: skip the flash of El Vez across the street and wait for a table at Lolita.

I went to Lolita on Friday 2/13/09. I have eaten there several times before and always have thought the food was excellent. We got there at around 8 and were told there was a 40 minute wait. The hostess took our cell phone number, and we went to the bar next door to grab a drink. We had barely started our drinks, when she called and said our table was ready. We were a party of 5, but only 4 of us had arrived. The hostess said she could only seat complete tables. While we were waiting for our 5th member to arrive, another party showed up and she gave them our table. They were a party of 6, but only 2 of them had arrived and she seated them anyway. Our 5th person finally arrived, and the hostess told us we would have to wait for another table to clear out. When we complained that she had given away our table unfairly, she demanded we leave the restaurant. She refused to seat us b/c of the "lack of respect" we had shown her. What happened to "the customer is always right"?!

Went to this place for the first time on Saturday. I had the duck and my boyfriend had the short rib. The food was great but I don't know that I would say it was worth the wait. To give them a little slack, it was pretty hectic in the city Saturday night. The streets were filled with people after some celebration. So the restaurant was packed! Literally packed. The hostess took our cell number and told us it would be 40 min. It ended up being more like 25-30. Once we were seated it took another 30 minutes to get chips and salsa (which were the best I have ever tasted). But it's gonna cost you if you want more ($5). In all we were there for about an hour and a half. Oh and here's the best part. It's all cash only! At the bottom of the menu smaller than the fine print is a short sentence that lets you know how cheap they are. I understand rent is expensive in the city but to charge $10 for the margarita mix, at least $20 per meal and $5 for the best chips and salsa in the city AND only except cash is simply ridiculous. It's your call. Good food though. Can't knock 'em there.

O.k. I was there tonight and I had to write a review. Louis was as always wonderful-if only he liked girls.....hmmmmmm...... Getting back to the point, the app of pork tacos was soooo good, I can't but always get them. The 2 dinners we shared were equally great. The ribs were dancing in my mouth. The mix of crunch and richness was right on. The duck-a bit on the sweet side, but was counterbalanced with the sour of the orange and the crisp of the jicima it was a 2 thumbs up. I eat at so many restaurants and I am always disappointed, between bad service and crappy food, why do I bother??? I guess I can't go there 2 times a week. This one is still a gem in my eyes. I can't figure out why I don't eat at Lolita more often, GREAT service and Great food...why do I even try others??? Louis-he's also a keeper!!!

On a Tuesday night with a half empty restaurant, our party was rushed out after less than 2 hours. The staff placed extra table settings/silverware at the two-top next to us and loudly announced over our table to our waitress that our table would be a ten-top during our meal. We felt that we were being rushed out. We were finishing our pitcher (by filling our glasses one last time), when the host came over, immediately took the pitcher from our table, and told us that the next reservation was here and we needed to leave. There was an open 6 top directly behind us and several other open tables. We were kind, respectful, polite, but they were rude.