Solid pours, solid tacos, no complaints
Central City · Salt Lake City · Mexican · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 1, 2026
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The wine list at Lola doesn't try to be anything it's not — a tight, no-fuss selection built to move alongside margaritas and carne asada. Prices are honest for Salt Lake City, and the focus on Argentina and California makes sense for the crowd. Don't show up expecting a deep cellar, but don't expect to get ripped off either.
The list leans heavily on two regions: Mendoza and California, with a lone Spanish detour via a Rioja Tempranillo. Colores del Sol and Septima represent Argentina's reliable mid-tier, while Mark West Black Pinot Noir is squarely in crowd-pleaser territory. Vina Zaco from Rioja is the most interesting bottle on the list and hints that someone put at least a little thought into this. Still, the range is narrow — no whites, no rosé, and no by-the-glass surprises — which limits your options if you're not a red drinker at a Mexican spot in summer.
Glass pours run $11–$13, which is fair without being exciting. The Colores del Sol Malbec and Primarious Pinot Noir are your two main moves by the glass. Rotation doesn't appear to happen — what's on the list is what's on the list, every night.
Colores del Sol Malbec Reserva — $45
A Mendoza Reserva Malbec at $45 a bottle is a genuinely fair deal. This is the kind of wine that goes $18–$22 retail, so the markup isn't punishing. Order the bottle.
Vina Zaco Rioja Tempranillo
Nobody comes to a Mexican restaurant in SLC looking for Rioja, which is exactly why you should order it. Tempranillo has the structure to handle big, charred flavors, and Vina Zaco punches well above its price class.
Mark West Black Pinot Noir
Mark West Black is a mass-produced California Pinot built for grocery store shelves. It's not offensive, but it's also not worth ordering at a restaurant when you have better options on the same short list.
Vina Zaco Rioja Tempranillo + Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled, charred beef and Tempranillo are a classic pairing for a reason — the wine's earthy backbone and subtle tannin lock in with the smoky meat without fighting the salsa verde. It works here the same way it works in Spain.
The Bottom Line
Lola's wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a casual Mexican spot that cares more about its food than its cellar — and that's fine. The pricing is honest, the Rioja is a quiet overachiever, and if you're here for tacos and a glass of Malbec, you'll leave happy.
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