Lola 55 East Village Celebrates First Anniversary Fiesta

It’s been one year since LOLA 55, San Diego’s fine casual Mexican restaurant, officially opened in East Village.

Chef Drew Bent’s menu, including elevated tacos and side dishes that feature complex flavors and culinary techniques inspired by travels through various regions of Mexico, has won the hearts of local foodies and critics, as well as earned the well-respected Bib Gourmand distinction from California’s Michelin Guide.

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Time to Celebrate!

To commemorate the one year anniversary, LOLA 55 will be hosting their First Anniversary Fiesta at HUB at the IDEA1 building, featuring dishes prepared by six of San Diego’s finest chefs – all loyal LOLA fans.

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Chef line-up:

Phil Esteban (Consortium Holdings R&D Chef, Craft & Commerce)

Mike Arquines (Mostra Coffee & LAB Dining)

Wily Eck (Mission Avenue Bar & Grill)

Davin Waite (Wrench & Rodent, Whet Noodle, The Plot)

Brad Wise (TRUST, Hundred Proof, Fort Oak)

Gan Suebsarakham (Pop Pie Co, Stella Jean)

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See you there!

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