Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

Lo-Lo’s serves up some pretty darn good fried chicken! After visiting a few times, my current favorite is chicken smothered in gravy, sooo freaking good! Perfectly crispy and juicy chicken smothered in gravy and onions. The mac n cheese, waffles, fried chicken are pretty good as well but the smothered chicken stole my heart.
Oh and their cocktail are pretty good too. They have some interesting selections like, Kool-​Aid and gin.
Service is fast and friendly. The establishment is very clean, you can choose between booths, tables, and bar. I think some high tables too. Prices are pretty low, your wallet won’t take much of a hit :)

Everything from the service to food sucked.
Old fried chicken. Cold Mac and cheese. Forgot some of the food and the server sucked.
Definitely not coming back.

I am from Southern California, I have had Roscoe chicken and waffle, there is no comparison. LO LO’S is absolutely great. The chicken was well done, tender and moist. Even the breast was moist. The sides were so so, but passable.
Our server Tinisha was gracious helpful and effecient. I would recommend this establishment.
When I return I will make Lo Lo’s a must.
Thank you Tenisha for all your kindness.

A couple of people at work raved about how Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles made it’s way to Vegas and I had to give it a try.
I came on Friday around 3 and luckily that’s when their Happy Hour starts! (HH 3−6PM). Appetizers are $ 5 (except for the catfish beignets) and draft beer is $ 1 off. We started off with some catfish beignets and fried gizzards. And I opted for their namesake Lo-Lo’s, which comes with 3 pieces of chicken and 2 waffles.
Catfish beignets: Large pieces of flakey catfish, with a nice crisp breading. It comes with a dipping sauce that tastes like thousand islands dressing, but the best way to eat it is to douse it in hot sauce!
Fried gizzards: Definitely an acquired taste if you aren’t used to it. It’s a little chewy. I didn’t care too much for it because I was all over the catfish.
Lo-Lo’s: The 3 pieces of chicken were huge! 1 large chicken breast was enough to fill me up. The breading was a little too salty for my taste, so I ripped off the skin and went straight to the meat. The meat was tender, juicy, and seasoned perfectly (after getting past all the breading). The waffles were a bit soggy (before adding any syrup). I wish they toasted it a little longer to crisp it up. All in all, soggy waffles wouldn’t deter me from enjoying my meal. Flavor was great! I loved how the chicken paired well with the hint of cinnamon in the syrup and butteriness from the waffles.
All in all, the food was just okay for me. Service was a little slow despite the restaurant being empty. My favorite part of the meal was enjoying old school R&B playing in the background.

Was looking for a place close to grab some grub and look what I found! I am thinking since I love both of them, I have to give it a shot right? Sat down in the bar area and really had a look at the place. The place is nice and the staff seemed friendly. Honestly, I didn’t expect that.
Now onto the C & W. The Waffles were pretty good and the chicken sucks. Ok, I’m done. Thank you so much for reading.

Yay! Absolutely loved my order of gizzards. I musta never had them done right cuz these were tender, lightly battered, and seasoned. I just remember gizzards being hard pieces of fried something I would have to chew on a bit to be able to swallow. I know, I still ordered them because I was curious. Wasn’t expecting much but was totally blown away.
F had the Tre Tre (2 chicken drumsticks and a waffle). Although I didn’t try the chicken (next time), I did sample the waffle naked. (Major food phobia for me; syrup isn’t allowed to touch savory foods.) The waffle had a nice cinnamon-​y taste, softer than a traditional waffle. Good.
I had Uncle Brotha’s Shrimp & Grits. My grits were creamy, full of flavor with nice sized shrimp, bacon, onions, mushrooms, and cheese. I am so glad I didn’t change my mind about trying them. I mean, I had that on my mind when I first saw their menu online, but when I had the menu in my hand… well, there was soo much to choose from. My meal came with one of the fluffiest biscuits I have ever had. (Can’t wait to try their biscuits and gravy.) I could’ve used some honey for a touch of sweet for it or maybe even some honey butter, but that’s just me. The biscuit and butter it came with was perfectly fine by itself.
I chose lemonade by itself (I’m a lemonade purist) though was very tempted by the grape Cool-​aid/​lemonade mix. It was very pretty. I know, but visual is a part of my foodie make up.
We went at 530p on a weekday and there was no wait to speak of. Service was wonderful. Our server was Jasmine, who was quick and funny.
Both F and I commented on the fact we loved that our food was cooked at order. I don’t understand people who go to a restaurant and expect their food in five minutes. I like that my food wasn’t sitting under a warmer hoping that someone would order that particular dish.
Lolo’s was another mark in the Win column. Can’t wait for the next visit.

I’m glad we waited a few months before finally checking this place out. From numerous Unilocal reviews and many of my friends experiences, this place has non-​existent customer service skills with long waits!
Came on a Saturday day about 12:00pm and there was a crowd outside waiting to be seated but we went straight to the bar and sat right away. I was told before they didn’t have an alcohol license but thank god when we went they finally had it. Ordered a Melon Mojito, hey it’s 5:00 somewhere right? It was pretty good.
Got our orders right away. I ordered a «Baby C» which had your choice of two thighs or two drum sticks with either grits or fries. I decided on the grits added some cheese on top which I really didn’t like. The chicken was good tho, really juicy. The beau got waffles so I had some of his and it really did taste like the Infamous Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles.
We also got one of their popular items, Spicy Corn Fritters and everyone who walks through that door needs to try this! It’s one of the best things I have ever eaten. The dipping sauce that comes with it just compliments it so much.
The bartenders were very accommodating. They didn’t take long to take our order and bring our orders out. I did see the workers get a little snippy with each other but other than that customer service was not bad.

Tried to check this place out a few weeks ago on a Sunday night around 6:00pm, but had to back out due to the line being out the door with a minimum hour wait. Post church rush possibly? Became a little skeptical when I started reading bad reviews about it, especially one from a coworker who USED to be a big fan of this place. Hmph.
Took a gamble this Saturday at 8:00pm… no line, no wait, requested a booth & was seated immediately. Bar was completely empty and they were surprisingly slow — yet it took quite a while for them to take our order, I’m not sure if it’s because they have an extensive menu but I had to flag someone down 15 minutes into sitting just so we could just order our drinks.
Their menu, as stated, was surprisingly extensive. They have an all-​day breakfast section with omelettes, pancakes, french toast, eggs and more. They have a «lo-lo’s hood classics» & «the eats» section that features a plethora of soul food-​esque combination plates, with a long section of additional sides & add-​ons. But we came here for the famous chicken & waffles, so that’s what we opted for.
FOR HER:
— The «TRE-TRE’S» which came with two drumsticks & one waffle. The chicken batter was decent, so were the waffles — which seemed to have a cinnamon kick. I also ordered a side of the BISCUITS & GRAVY ($ 4 for one, 6 $ for two). They were much larger than I imagined and the sausage gravy was pretty tasty!
FOR HIM:
— The «BABY RAY» with 3 piece chicken w/​gravy & onions and 2 waffles. He got the gravy & onions on the side to avoid it making the chicken soggy, which he was very thankful for as he did not like the gravy at all. I found the onions to be a nice touch, but also wouldn’t have been happy with it smothered in it.
Overall, I have to say, being a fan of Roscoe’s, my standards were set based off of them… which I honestly would have to say wasn’t exactly up to par. Would we come back? Eh, yeah maybe in a few months if we ever have a chicken & waffle craving… but would we wait an hour for seating or risk coming when it’s actually busy? Yeah, pass.

Let’s keep it short and simple.
Service 2 of 5
A little on the slower side, not very attentive. Had to spend a few minutes trying to get the servers attention a few times. Food comes out slow but gives you more time to grasp hold of the décor.
Drinks 1 of 5
Ordered a Bloody Bacon Mary, extremely over seasoned but lacked one thing… Oh yeah alcohol.
Food 2 of 5
Chicken and Waffles was just ok. Waffles were extremely soggy and the chicken was a little over cooked for my taste with an overpowering amount of sodium. I had to ditch most of the breading and go straight for the chicken. Would have been nice to have a choice of how your eggs are cooked, instead the scramble it then throw some raw onions in it with some cheese. Definitely a pass on those. The grits were so so, drowned in a lot of butter and love.
Catfish appetizer wasn’t that exciting either.
Overall you need a hole in the wall place for good soul food. This feels like a Roscoe and Applebee’s had a bastard step child that tries to be a little to fancy. Really nothing drawing me back to this place.

This place is definitely a more fun version of Los Angeles’ infamous Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles! This location is right down the street from me and I’ve wanted to try it for so long. In my mind I was just picturing it to be like Roscoe’s (which I did not understand the hype and hated going to it because I did not like waiting over an hour to be seated), but to my surprise was better than I imagined.
The menu is fun. My sister and I sat there laughing at all the clever names that they named their dishes. My boyfriend ordered the DD (not pronounced Dee Dee but Double D), two chicken breasts with a waffle. Hilarious! I ordered the Little C, the smaller version. =P
The sweet tea and water are served in Mason jars, which I loved! Our waitress Karen was very friendly and provided great service. Peaches, the hostess was hilarious and quite entertaining. They made it a quite pleasant experience.

Came here for Easter brunch! Even though they don’t take reservations, we only waited a max 10 mins to be seated. For a holiday, that’s great and it wasn’t overly packed. I ordered LoLo’s entrée and the others ordered pancake entrées. I must say, ALL of our food was DELICIOUS AND FULL OF FLAVOR! The drinks are refillable and they provide a prefect portion of food.
–Flaws: it took longer than expected for our food to arrive BUT it was hot and fresh when we got it. Also, our food didn’t come together. They brought things one by one which was weird, but I don’t believe that’s their norm, probably some miscommunication in the kitchen on a holiday. We had everything within 5 minutes, but it would’ve been better if it all came together.
–Don’t order sides, just stick with the meal you order. A side of any meat is an extra $ 4. Too expensive for something bland and basic. This includes a side of eggs, not with it!
Other than that. …
I WILL DEFINITELY BE RETURNING!!!

Ooh la la, Lo-Lo’s Chicken is da best in the west! Actually, this restaurant is located in The Best of the West shopping center, near McDonald’s.
Been wanting to try it, but place is pretty busy on weekends. So, we checked it out for an early lunch on Friday and got right in. There were waves of patrons in and out of the lower dining area, but the bar area with the pub tables seem to have availability so we’ll keep that in mind, too. Nice open feel to the building, wood-​look floors, red leather booths, and vintage touches with bold art pieces.
Our server Chevy was friendly and happy to answer our many questions. We decided to be initiated with the standards – chicken and waffles, with sides of dirty rice and gravy with onions, washed down with unsweetened southern tea and half&half tea. BF and I both loved the hot chicken, well seasoned and crunchy fried exterior, tender juicy meat. Super large chicken pieces, too. (Note to smaller appetites, go with the Lil Amadi or risk lugging around a doggy bag after lunch.) We both had never tried chicken and waffles before and didn’t quite understand the fuss, but we do now! Buttered, soft waffles with maple syrup make the perfect base for a piece of crispy chicken. A fork full of a delish, unexpected combination. Oh, why did we wait so long to discover this? Now we have to make up for lost time.
The dirty rice is made with gizzards, so if you’re used to Popeye’s dirty rice, you’ll be put off. It’s a bit on the dry side, so be warned. The gravy is the red gravy and was topped with a few slices of nearly raw onions, not my favorite.
Just glad they did the chicken and waffles well! Planning to try other selections next time as the menu was fairly extensive. I know it’s a chain restaurant, but it celt. loke a local diner. Glad it’s in Vegas.

I was so disappointed with the overall experience. The service was slow, it took about 40 minutes to get our order and once we got it the food wasn’t all that. We ordered the mac and cheese with shrimp and the waffles and chicken. The Mac and cheese had soo many onions that it was overwhelming. The onions were not properly chopped either. There were some big and small pieces all over the plate. This dish was also plain and lacked flavors. The chicken and waffles were also average. The only decent part was the juiciness of the chicken, bur it was still not worth it.
They also offer breakfast all day, which per the menu pictures looked really good. But again the service and quality of the food were so bad that it might not even be worth the trip to try some of their packages.

Service.
Definitely needs improvement. We waited over 30 minutes for our food to come, so we definitely needed some refills on drinks during that wait. The waitress barely checked on us for refills or to see if we needed anything. However, when we were almost done eating… she kept coming back every couple of minutes to grab each single plate as it was clear … All of a sudden all the attention we need from our server, but I knew it was only because we were finishing up and they just needed a table.
Food.
Just come for the chicken !!!
The only thing my family and I really enjoyed was the chicken. Super crispy and just the right amount of batter. The waffles were ok, (I don’t think anything can compare to Roscoe’s chicken and waffles let’s be honest). Mac and cheese was ok and the cornbread was a little too dry for me. Also, DO NOT get the red velvet pancakes, they were super dry and not worth it.
TIP: Be prepared to wait. Since they just opened it is super busy. Especially on the weekends, over 45 minute wait.
This location is not on my side of town, but I would come back definitely for the chicken and I would come probably on a weekday for now. Perhaps after some time, the service would improve too!

I’ll get straight to the point… GO HERE FOR THE FRIED CHICKEN… it’s good, and it’s at the kitchens’ discretion what pieces you get… special requests are an additional $ 4.00…lucky me, I prefer thighs over breasts, and that’s what I got!
Waffles need work… oh, lose the cinnamon too… French Toast? yes, in the waffles? No… I like waffles with a crisp outside. Not a fan of Lo-Lo’s version. Tasted like a cinnamon pancake in the form of a waffle. YUCK!
Sis in law ordered a side of mac and cheese to try, and it wasn’t all that… Cornbread was huge, but dry… avoid
Kool-​Aid on tap is cool, but ask for water… all flavors are on the sweet side… service was pretty good, aside from taking forever to bring more napkins, and make sure that you know the Kool-​Aid flavors! Asked for Watermelon and she gives me a Green Apple???
Give Lo-Lo’s a try if you’re ever in the area! ALOHA!!!
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I have been eyeing this place for sometime or should say every wednesday night on my way to the rink I do. The name peak my interest. Unilocaler Suzy H planning on checking it out asked if wanted to tag along. Always down for trying the newest food spots in Vegas plus eating with someone else always makes the meal more enjoyable. Unilocal style not just one dish but multiple dishes share family style. We ordered few things for lunch.
We started with some Spicy Corn Fritters. I was pleasantly surprise. I thinking just be more normal jalapeño popper deep fry no big deal. They had so much more depth with the corn batter and just right amount of heat from the diced jalapeños. Fried nice golden brown. Moist. Not sure the sauce came with but honestly spicy corn fritters addicting by itself. I tried the sauce nothing memorable the once had one really addicting not stop.
The Three piece chicken and waffles. Really average at best. The thing that never worked for me was the the breading dipped the chicken in. The chicken on the inside was cooked perfectly through nice and moist. The portion size of the chicken is awesome. Just fried chicken is only AS goos as the breading. It just never did anything for me compare to other fried chicken spots around Vegas. I felt like heavy breading or not light breading. Bite into it not as crispy. The waffles talk about dense. Waffles were so dense nothing fluffy about them. Me that turn off. They cooked nice golden brown on the outside.
The side of cornbread was ok. The size was huge. No way getting cheated on side of cornbread that for sure.
The pineapple upside down pancake. By far was the best part of lunch. The combination is something unique. I loved it. The pancakes was nice fluffy just the way like my pancakes or waffles. The flavor was insane. It really tasted with dessert just in pancake form. There was ample amount of pineapples on top and in the batter. Not over the top that all you taste. Best way describe it really kick ass pineapple upside down cake just in another form. No need for syrup. The pancake has that much flavor. Oreo and Red Velvet that soooo on radar next visit.
The service was without doubt FIVE star. We came on soft opening or should say second day open to the public. The full menu still not gone into effect. Our server forget her name was awesome. We even asked moved different table cause ordered lot of food for two. Never makes for good pictures with natural light all up in your pics. LOL. Not only our server every came contact with walks past was friendly, attentive, looking feedback on the food, and great service. The décor like the whole chicken all over the place from statues or artwork. It gives Lo-​Lo personality.

Y’all are opening up too many cans in this kitchen to justify the prices on the menu. A $ 13 stack of pineapple upside down pancakes was advertised as having fresh pineapple on top, but was served plain with several chunks of canned pineapple griddled into the batter. I enjoyed the sweet flavor of this indulgent dessert-​for-​breakfast, but truth in menu matters.
The child’s size serving of mac and cheese was a large bowl for $ 5 that no one wanted to finish due to its tangy flavor and gooey texture. A few small grey pieces and specks gave away the secret ingredient: cream of mushroom soup… from a can. This is a staple of my mom’s signature casserole, Chicken DiVan, but I don’t like it in my macaroni.
I sampled the waffle and grits served with my husband’s fried chicken, but the grits were unseasoned and covered in butter (or margarine, more likely) and the waffle tasted like cinnamon. It wasn’t a bad breakfast and our friendly waitress (Leigh is the name on my receipt) did a great job, but these recipes just aren’t for me. I feel like soul food should not be about shortcuts. Las Vegas already has plenty of good local breakfast eateries, and I’ll happily drive a few more miles east on Lake Mead Blvd for my gritz fix in the future.

Warning: DO NOT make the same mistake I did! A huge mistake we did was coming to this place on a Sunday afternoon so close to the opening of this place. It also seemed like, from the way all the patrons were dressed, that most might have been coming from Sunday mass/​church, so lots of families and large parties were waiting.
We had an estimated wait of 45 minutes for our party of 5 when we arrived around 11:45AM but actually ended up waiting about an hour to be seated. After that, it took about 30 minutes for our food to arrive. Overall, service was very slow. It was understandable given how PACKED this place was. People were surrounding the restaurant waiting for the table, and you had to be present to hear your name being called over the mic.
If you can avoid it, I would certainly advise against dining here on a Sunday afternoon.
After we were seated, Leigh, our server, greeted us and gave us our menus.
Service 3.5÷5
I really have to hand it to her… that place seemed chaotic but she was doing a fine job in refilling my friend’s coffee and giving us updates when our food was being prepared. I can’t really accurately rate the service due to high volume activity, but I did feel like Leigh was trying her best.
Food ⁴⁄₅
We ordered drinks first. They had kool-​aid on tap (offered in grape, blue, and fruit punch). I chose the fruit punch but it was waaaayyyy too sweet so I had to really water it down to drink it comfortably. My friend ordered a lemonade and had to water hers down too, so be aware of over sugared drinks (to be expected in a soul food restaurant, I suppose?) Two of my friends ordered an Arnold Palmer with unsweetened iced tea and I really enjoyed it – probably would be my choice of drink for the next visit.
I ordered the Baby Ray which came with 3 chicken pieces and 2 waffles. The chicken was drenched in gravy with some semi-​carmelized onions as a topping. The gravy had what I believe was a hint of bell pepper to taste (I really hate the taste of bell peppers but this was tolerable). I ended up only being able to finish the thigh and wing part of the chicken.
I only finished the thigh and wing part because the breast was not only way too much food for me, but it was also too dry.
Waffles were perfectly made and also quite large. I was able to finish 1 ½ out of the 2 waffles. All this food was actually way too much and definitely put me in a food coma. Do note that I came here on an empty stomach and waited 1.5 hours to actually eat.
Ambience ⁵⁄₅
Southern style everything! Mason jar cups, mason jar chandeliers… super super cute! I didn’t have too much time to examine the restaurant but it was very upbeat and busy. Despite the amount of people in the restaurant and the noise level, I was able to hold conversations with my table which is great. I’ve been to restaurants that were just as packed but I wouldn’t be able to hear the person next to me.
I also saw that they had an outside area, covered of course, which I would love to try when it gets a little warmer out.
I had a pleasant experience with the food and would love to give this place a try at a less busier time!

This place has only been open for a few days but they will have their grand opening in less than a week. Their soft-​opening menu has less items than their actual menu but all you need in your life are chicken and waffles. There was a wait when we went — everyone seems to be excited about this place! Which makes perfect sense because a lot of people appreciate chicken and waffles without having to go to California for Roscoe’s or pay lots for the same dish on The Strip.
If Roscoe’s and Famous Dave’s had a love child, it would be Lolo’s. And just like any new business, there are kinks to be fixed but it’s alright — no biggie! Erika was our server and she’s fantastic! She was very friendly and she made sure we got our food hot and fast.
Spicy Corn Fritters:
Hot bite-​size pieces of mildly spicy sweet corn that have been breaded and fried. Crunchy, sweet with a spicy love tap. They come with a dipping sauce that tastes like a combination of mustard and ranch. ⁴⁄₅
They have chicken combinations galore. Chicken and waffles. Chicken, waffles and grits. Chicken with gravy. Chicken wings.
The KK’s:
3 pieces of Southern-​style fried chicken, 2 waffles, grits and eggs. You get a lot of food for $ 15. I was only able to eat half and took the rest to-​go. And I’m not one who taps out easily but I didn’t wear my extra stretchy pants. The chicken was not dry and the skin was crispy. The waffles have a hint of cinnamon and are the softer kind — it’s all about texture and flavor contrast. You don’t want everything to be crispy and savory! The scrambled eggs have onions and cheese — pretty tasty. The grits weren’t clumpy but had good texture and lots of butter ⁴⁄₅
They have sweet tea, and Kool-​Aid (oh, yeah!). For dessert, they have red velvet cake, and banana pudding. Since I already had a food baby, I didn’t get dessert. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we all ended up with to-​go boxes.

The wait for this restaurant to open has been insane! Thankfully for IG, I am up to date on everything. This is where the old Tony Roma’s used to be, in case you missed the bright yellow Lo-Lo’s sign!
Upon entering you are greeted by the amazing group of hosts, they ask if you’ve been to Lo-Lo’s before and are super welcoming. The décor here is amazing, brick and cool gray flooring. The middle you have a bar with huge tvs, and there is outside seating available.
Tonight is the soft opening, so the menu isn’t as huge, but they will start serving full menu ¹⁄₂₉ Friday. Only the best items were chosen :) we opted for the #7 toy toy, 2 wings and a waffle. I got the chicken dinner, three pieces with 2 sides and and corn bread… figured I’d eat off Santiago’s waffle! Lol.
The chicken: The chicken is amazing! Its soooooo succulent and fresh! The breading is insane, perfect, not overly greasy and perfect! Did I mention, perfect? The chicken portions are large! I ordered the dinner and was able to take half of it home. The sides I got were the mac and cheese, and red beans and rice. Mac and cheese was yummy, and to begin with I’m not a red beans and rice fan, but they were good. The corn bread is seriously the best I’ve tasted! It has actual corn in it and the crust is insane! DELICIOUS!
THE WAFFLES! THE BIG WINNER HERE! They are OUTSTANDING! Perfectly cooked and seasoned! Like pillows of heaven in your mouth!
The servers here are definitely ready to work and make sure you’re fully taken care of, our server was super great and actually spoke to us and cracked a joke! Rory and Semaj are seriously great!
GET SOME!
YAY!