Lolita opened in Feb 2024 with foods and beverages that are inspired by the flavors and traditions of Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean.
Tropical Brunch is each Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with a live DJ every Sunday. Kick off your brunch with Ahi Tuna Tostones, served with wakame, avocado, ginger, green onion, sesame, and soy sauce; Firecracker Duroc Ribs, sticky soy sauce, sesame, and fresno chili; and Queso Frito, with oaxaca cheese, salsa negra, pico, and tortillas.
For entrees, we recommend the Chilaquiles Verde, poached eggs, chicken, avocado crema, pickled onion, and pico; Jerk Chicken Hash, a sunny side up egg, roasted peppers, sweet potatoes, black beans, and cilantro; and Macadamia Nut Pancakes, white chocolate, toasted coconut, brûléed bananas, vanilla cream, and banana rum maple syrup.
For dinner, we suggest these 3 appetizers: Guacamole Y Salsa De La Casa, avocado, lime, cilantro, chile, served with tortilla chips; Flautas De Pollo, chipotle braised chicken, queso manchego, crema, salsa verde and roja; and, Shellfish Ceviche, made with citric acid, avocado mousse, red onion, radish, and cucumber.
For dinner, try Camarones A La Diabla, marinated shrimp, sauteed swiss chard, heirloom cherry tomato, coconut rice, and chipotle chile mojo; Pollo Enchiladas, braised chicken, mole de doña Juana, red onion, avocado, and toasted sesame; and Grilled Carne Asada, 10 oz. new york strip, papas bravas, poblano crema, braised cipollini onion, and salsa toreada.
For dessert, we suggest enjoying their Tres Leches, a vanilla sponge cake, chantilly, fresh berries as well as Buñuelos, crispy dough fritters, served with chocolate ganache and cajeta sauce.
For cocktails, we have our eye on their Lolita Margarita, from their house favorites, made with Pueblo Viejo Blanco, Milagro Blanco, signature house curacao, lime, and agave; The Jerk, from our Tropical category, vodka, banana, lime, strawberry, ginger, allspice, coconut, jerk bitters, scotch bonnet and, forced carbonated; and Pico De Gallo Martini, a savory cocktail, Green Label gin, mansanilla sherry, dry vermouth, clarified pico de gallo water, and pico de gallo caviar.
Lolita's Happy Hour is daily from 4-7p.m. with $12 cocktails (Lolita Margarita, Palomita, Daiquiri), $7 Cerveza (Modelo Especial), and $9 Vino (Portillo Pinot Noir, Uno Sauvignon Blanc). On Friday and Saturday, they offer light bites including: Guac & Salsa De La Casa, served with fresh tortilla chips; Mini Tacos, suadero, carnitas, al pastor, crispy mushroom; Empanadas De Platano, sweet plantain masa, refried beans, cotija, chipotle mayo; and Mini Flautas De Pollo, chipotle chicken, manchego, crema, and salsa.
LOLITA
45 W 45th St
NY, NY 10036
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