The Infatuation's favorite taco on the Loló menu, the Tuna Tacon showcases the kitchen's willingness to blend local California ingredients with Mexican tradition. The tuna is seared rare on the outside, while the shrimp aioli adds richness and umami. It's light, fresh, and a perfect aperitif-style dish that pairs beautifully with mezcal or tequila.
Tips from diners
Start with the Tuna Tacon — it's Loló's signature and a perfect intro to how they approach contemporary Mexican.
Loló's burrita (burrito-sized taquito) features chicken tinga — a classic Mexican braise with tomato, chipotle, and spices. The chicken is tender and lightly spiced, while the crema and pickled onion keep it balanced. It's a savory, refined take on comfort food.
Tips from diners
Order multiple burritas to share — they're small, meant to be eaten quickly, and pair well with mezcal.
This is Loló's take on the classic opening. The guacamole is made to order (you can watch it happen at the bar), fresh and bright. The pomegranate adds sweetness and tartness, while crispy chiles give heat and texture. The chips are fried fresh, hot, and salty — exactly what you need before a cocktail.
Tips from diners
Start here — perfect with an agave cocktail before the main courses arrive.
Gorditas are traditionally filled with simple, hearty ingredients, but Loló's version elevates them with tender octopus — a luxe protein that's rarely seen at casual Mexican restaurants. The masa is soft and pillowy, while the octopus is cooked low and slow until tender. The garnish of crema and crispy onion adds texture contrast.
Tips from diners
Order a few gorditas as a shared starter — they're refined but not pretentious, and they set the tone for a fun meal.
One of the menu's more traditional dishes, but executed with care. The pork is braised for hours in a sauce of tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños, becoming fall-apart tender. It's comfort food that tastes homemade but refined. Perfect for those who want something warm and familiar rather than innovative.
Tips from diners
If you want something comforting and traditional, this is it. Less showy than the seafood dishes but equally well-made.
Loló is family-owned and designed with the vision of one of Mexico's most creative designers — the space features chandeliers made of bike handles and repurposed car doors. The kitchen focuses on non-traditional, locally sourced Mexican cuisine that's vibrantly Jaliscan-Californian. Reviewers describe it as a place where 'a night out in the Mission starts' — reliable last-minute tables, excellent margaritas and agave cocktails, and food that's solid without trying to be a culinary masterpiece. The real draw is the atmosphere and the pre-night-out energy.
Loló almost always has last-minute table availability, even on weekends. Perfect for spontaneous nights out when you can't get in elsewhere.
Come for the pre-dinner drinks and vibe, not for a main course to linger over. The cocktail program (agave-forward, creative) is where the kitchen shines.
The design and atmosphere are the real draw — colorful, playful, and energetic. Come early to get an outdoor table or a good seat at the bar.
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