La Lola Tapería Pinchos y Tapas — Restaurant in Albacete

A warm haven in the heart of Albacete

While traveling alone in Albacete, I faced rejection from two restaurants just because I was a solo diner and didn't speak fluent Spanish. I felt a bit disheartened — but then I found Tapería La Lola, and everything changed.

Two young waitresses welcomed me with such warmth and sincerity, even though we didn’t speak the same language fluently. They made the effort to communicate and help me feel comfortable. I was truly grateful for their kindness.

The tapas were delicious — flavorful, warm, and served with care. I ordered pork with potatoes and a small potato salad, plus a few drinks. It wasn’t just about the food; it was about how I was treated — with respect and a smile.

Albacete may be a small town, and you don’t often see many Asian solo travelers here, but this little tapas bar made me feel welcome and safe. I wouldn’t have visited Albacete if not for a business trip to Bodegas Bleda, but this experience made my visit memorable.

Thank you to the young staff at La Lola — your kindness meant more than you know. Highly recommended for anyone who values not just good food, but...

The good: the waiter was friendly. They have good hours and are the only place open during siesta. It worked because we were starving and needed to eat.

The bad: the food was mediocre and on the expensive side. Some of it wasn't served hot all the way through. They were out of rice?!? That seems like a basic ingredient to be out of.

The ugly: not very clean, they weren't busy either so no real excuse.

So far the most disappointing meal we've had exploring Europe for the...

En la visita de hoy desde luego ha parecido una broma de mal gusto,es mas siento que me han estafado, reservé para comer un martes de feria ya que es un local al que yo hoy habitualmente todo el año y cual es mi sorpresa que habían acortado la carta durante le periodo de feria (lo cual no se me informo en ningún momento al hacer la reserva, ya que si no no hubiera ido, puesto que todos los platos que yo quería no estaban, no me he ido por educación) Y por otro lado los precios eran desorbitados para lo que ofrecían que no era más que fritanga carísima y unos filetes de cabezon a precio de cordero una vergüenza la verdad. Por no hablar que cuando le he pedido a la camarera uno de los platos que yo pido siempre, me ha contestado que en feria esa era la carta que hoy comía de ahí. Sinceramente ya no es que se aprovechen por ser feria que ya esta mal, sino que es un local que no está cerca precisamente de la feria por lo tanto la gente que íbamos era por que nos gustaba el sitio, una pena pero a mi me engañan una vez, Albacete tiene una oferta gastronómica fantástica como para arriesgarme a ser...