Lolas - Pontiac (IL)

5 /5 Jim Hopton: Sometimes you run across a restaurant that just makes you smile. If you are just passing through on Interstate 55 and need a high quality break from driving, look no further! Lolas Homestyle Filipino Cooking is genuinely one of those special places. Lolas is clean, bright, welcoming, authentic and well managed by the owner. The kitchen was immaculate and busy (see pictures). If you have $15 to $20 for dinner, Skip the fast food and get some classy made from scratch food here at Lolas for the same money ( thank me later!!!). Offerings include rotating authentic Filipino dishes, as well as Ginger Garlic Short Ribs, Crispy Chicken Tacos, Pork BBQ Skewers, Ahi Tuna Poki, Crispy Pork Belly (a specialty here!), Korean Burnt Ends Tacos, Chicken Adobo Wings, World Class Ramen, Pancit Noodles, Beer & Bagoong Chicken Skewers, Popcorn Chicken (choice of ten different sauces), Fried Rice, Bangus (fried fish), Crispy Pork Egg rolls (top notch!), Stir Fried Veggies, Loaded Longanisa Fries ( cheesy sauce and green onions). Desserts include "Halo Halo", Sweet Potato Fries (powdered sugar & marshmallow fluff) and authentic made from scratch Ice Cream ( Mango, Uber, Buko Padan or Black Sesame). Many drink offerings including various flavors of Boba, lemonades, and sodas. I hope the folks in Pontiac appreciate such a special restaurant and having it well staffed and managed by on-site, working ownership. The attention to detail, care put into service and the immaculate cleanliness is a rare find in todays restaurant industry at any price level. I hope Lolas Homestyle Filipino Cooking gets the support from the citizens of Pontiac for many years to come. Do yourself a favor and patronize these folks. Well done to the ownership and staff at Lolas. MEGA-KUDOS!!!

5 /5 FA M.: Ive grown up eating Filipino foods, and this was my first restaurant experience outside of aunties cooking. I was impressed. Looking forward to trying more dishes.

5 /5 Becky Maupin: A Must-Visit in Pontiac when traveling Route 66! Stopped in Pontiac and was told by locals that I had to eat at Lolas—and I’m so glad I listened! I ordered the popcorn chicken with miso ranch and sweet chili sauces—both house-made, and absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly crispy and full of flavor. For my main, I had the pork shoulder adobo with garlic fried rice. The pork was incredibly tender, and the rice was the perfect savory complement. To drink, I went with the strawberry boba made with passion tea lemonade—super refreshing! My friend tried the Blue Hawaii (a non-alcoholic drink that tastes like a piña colada) and loved it. The service was equally impressive. Keylee was an absolute sweetheart, and the entire staff made us feel right at home—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Whether you’re passing through or local, Lola’s is a gem you don’t want to miss!

5 /5 Krysha Hurt: I always order the popcorn chicken and garlic rice with a side of lumpia. I can never skip the lumpia! The food is cooked fresh, and is delicious! Love this place when Im in the mood for something different!