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Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Crows Nest

19 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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19 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 2 8068 7829
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lola Cocina Spanish Restaurant Crows Nest

Lola Cocina delivers spirited Spanish feasts in Crows Nest, pairing scratch-made paella and customizable tapas with lively Iberian energy. Spanish artwork and guitar melodies set the tempo, while tables fill with sizzling prawns, Manchego-stuffed albondigas, and build-your-own tapas boards laden with lamb skewers and fried sardines. Made-to-order paellas arrive generous and rich—from squid ink to seafood mixta brimming with mussels and large prawns—best rounded out with traditional red sangria.

  • Made-to-Order Paellas: Multi-person pans cooked to order in styles like seafood mixta and squid ink, sized generously for table sharing.
  • Custom Tapas Boards: Flexible sharing platters let groups hand-select meat and seafood options, from fried sardines to lamb skewers.
  • Live Acoustic Music: Select evenings feature live acoustic background accompaniment, including Spanish guitar and harp.
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The Lola Cocina Experience

Why guests choose Lola Cocina for authentic tapas, celebratory feasts, and Spanish dining in Crows Nest

  • Customizable Tapas Sharing Platters

    Guests can customize their mixed sharing boards by hand-picking meat and seafood tapas, served alongside potatoes, salad, Spanish rice, and bread.

    We did the mix plate, which let us choose 3 meat and 3 seafood tapas

    HP White

  • Made-to-Order Traditional Paellas

    Paellas are prepared fresh to order in multiple traditional styles, including seafood, mixta, and squid ink, offering generous portions meant for table sharing.

    The paella is made to order, with a minimum order of two, but easily enough for three people.

    Kavya Pani

  • Authentic Cultural Dining Immersion

    The restaurant pairs authentic Spanish artwork and music with warm hospitality that transports diners into an authentic regional atmosphere.

    The atmosphere and aesthetic genuinely made it feel like we were in Spain, adding to an already fantastic experience.

    Aristo Zenonos

  • Atmospheric Live Acoustic Performances

    Evenings are enriched by live instrumental performances such as Spanish harp and acoustic guitar, providing a dynamic yet relaxed dinner backdrop.

    This was great background music which added to the atmosphere.

    Ryan Masotti

  • Attentive Milestone Celebrations

    Small touches—such as celebratory table decorations and staff singing together—create heartwarming milestone gatherings.

    on arrival we found they placed a balloon on our table mentioning this celebration, it’s a small thing they did but it touched our heart.

    Johnny Ho

  • Communal Dining for Group Gatherings

    With accommodating service and dishes structured for passing around the table, the venue naturally caters to group feasts and birthday dinners.

    We shared all of the dishes and each one was really delicious

    Tara Jean Van der Leest

Signature Spanish specialties crafted for table-wide sharing

  • Paella

    There is a wide selection of tapas, and the paella was 10/10.

    Aristo Zenonos

  • Mixed Tapas Platter

    The choices of what is on the platter is completely up to you and there are a variety of dishes to choose from.

    Ryan Masotti

  • Sardinas Fritas

    I strongly recommend sardinas fritas, so fresh and nicely fried I ate the entire fish.

    Enyi

  • Albondigas

    We started with the Albondigas, and the Manchego cheese inside the meatballs was incredibly tasty.

    Neo

Other favorites

Complementary tapas, entrees, and signature Spanish drinks

  • Red Sangria

    The traditional red sangria was delicious and paired perfectly with the food.

    Shenny Penny

  • Zucchini Flowers

    The zucchini flowers were crisp and generously stuffed with cheese, another win.

    Neo

  • Iberian Pork Ribs

    For mains, the Iberian pork ribs were smoky with a hint of tang and sweetness, and even their calamares were solid and well-cooked.

    Neo

  • Jamon Wrapped Figs

    We had the Jamon wrapped Figs as and entre and shared the mixed platter which had choices of meat and seafood.

    Ryan Masotti

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and live cultural touches that elevate dining at Lola Cocina.

  • Celebratory Table Balloons

    When celebrating milestone events noted during booking, the team decorates tables with celebratory balloons to welcome guests.

  • Personal Birthday Singing

    The hospitality staff joins milestone tables to personally sing Happy Birthday and elevate group celebrations.

  • Live Harp Accompaniment

    Live acoustic entertainment, such as live harp music on Wednesday date nights, provides elevated dining ambiance.

  • Live Spanish Dance Performances

    Guest dining is periodically complemented by energetic live Spanish dancers performing prior to meal service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does paella ordering and portion sizing work?

Paellas are prepared made to order with a minimum order for two people, offering generous portions that can comfortably feed two to three guests. If you cannot finish, takeaway packaging is readily available.

Can you customize the mixed tapas platter?

The mixed tapas platter lets you customize your selection by choosing specific meat and seafood tapas (such as pork belly, sardines, prawns, and skewers), accompanied by rice, fried potatoes, salad, and bread.

Should you book a table in advance?

Yes, table bookings are accepted and recommended, especially for dinner when the dining room tends to get crowded.

Where can you park nearby?

Street parking in the immediate area can be tricky, but guests recommend parking at the nearby Woolworths car park as a convenient alternative.

Does the restaurant offer live music?

Yes, Lola Cocina features live background entertainment on select evenings, including live harp music on Wednesday nights and acoustic Spanish guitar on other scheduled days.

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