La Lola is back—and it’s churr-ly worth the wait!
The scent of sweet (cinnamon) sugar. The crackle of golden dough hitting hot oil. The comfort of churros dipped in warm chocolate.
After a long hiatus, La Lola’s iconic churros are back in the fryer—and just as delicious as you remember.
The homegrown brand, known for its extra-long Spanish-style churros, marked its return on Oct. 1 with the opening of a new store at Evia Lifestyle Center along Daang Hari Road in Las Piñas City.
According to The Bistro Group, which now operates La Lola, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the beloved churreria to close all its branches across the country. But what seemed like a setback turned out to be a sweet opportunity—time to reimagine the brand and get a little playful with the menu.
“La Lola has always been more than just about churros. It’s about fun, indulgence, and creating joyful little moments with friends and family,” shared The Bistro Group.
Located on the ground floor of Evia, the new La Lola Churreria evokes the charm of a Parisian café—think sidewalk terraces with round tables and pastel-colored seats, perfect for people-watching or relaxed afternoon chats. But there's a signature twist: The tables have square cut-outs designed to hold your churro cones. In one corner, a giant La Lola cone stands tall, beckoning mall-goers to come in and take a bite (or two or three).
What’s on the (new) menu?
Named after the churra breed of sheep—whose curled horns are said to resemble the twisted shape of the deep-fried treat—churros have taken on different forms and flavors around the world.
In Spain, they’re often enjoyed late at night or early in the morning, typically with thick hot chocolate after a night out. This was shared by Marta Aranda, a Spanish national I met during La Lola’s soft opening. Marta’s grandmother once ran a churreria in Spain. When asked how La Lola’s version compares to the original, she replied with an impish grin: “Very well!”
In Mexico, churros are festive street food, popular at fairs and celebrations. In the US, they’re a staple at theme parks and sporting events. And in Asia, they often come with unique dipping sauces like matcha or sweet condensed milk.
At La Lola—where the extra-long churros remain a signature—there are now nine dips to choose from. While the classic churros con chocolate still takes center stage, diners can indulge in a dipping frenzy with new flavors like ube, salted egg, mocha, matcha, choco peanut butter, salted caramel, Belgian chocolate, and Auro dark chocolate, made by the award-winning local brand that works directly with Filipino cacao farmers.
Though I’m not a fan of the salted egg dip, I personally love the ube. It’s creamy, distinctly Filipino, and adds a vibrant, earthy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the crispy churros.
Another fun addition to the menu is the Churro Dog (P185), a Japanese-style hotdog wrapped in a crisp, golden churro blanket. The salty, juicy sausage is perfectly balanced by the subtle sweetness of the dough—a bold, quirky twist that captures La Lola’s playful spirit.
Those with a sweet tooth are also in for a treat with La Lola’s Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Churros, available in Salted Caramel Crunch and Chocolate Fudge. The brand also continues to serve its freshly cooked churros in regular size (30 cm, P75), sugar-dusted and served with your dip of choice.
The churros pair perfectly with La Lola’s beverage offerings—from hot espresso drinks to refreshing fruit-based teas.
With more surprises in store, La Lola’s comeback isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a reinvention. And whether you're a longtime fan or a curious first-timer, there’s no better time to grab a cone, dip it in chocolate, and rediscover the joy of churros.
Because some cravings never fade—they simply return, sweeter than ever.
