A new dining destination is coming to Grosse Pointe.
Lola’s Taco Bar announced its grand opening on Monday, Jan. 12 in a former Boston Market store at 20195 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods.
The restaurant is led by Grosse Pointe native Branden McRill, who earned a Michelin star at his New York City restaurant Rebelle, and chef Brandon Zarb, who has worked at Chicago’s Big Star and Ferndale’s Imperial.
“Lola’s is meant to be a place you come back to again and again,” McRill said in a statement. “Great tacos, affordable margaritas, warm hospitality — that’s what makes a neighborhood restaurant work.”
Hospitality operator Mel Fuechtmann and growth strategist Niko Moschouris round out the team.
The fast-casual restaurant focuses on tacos, burritos, and bowls, with house-made salsas and margaritas on draft.
“We want to wow and amaze people with food that’s thoughtful, vibrant, and accessible all at once,” McRill added.
“The taco is the perfect vehicle for delivering big flavors to a wide audience,” said Zarb. “We’re being careful about respecting traditions while applying some culinary techniques to the freshest products available. We want you to find a taco that satisfies everyone at the table at Lola’s, whether you’re a taco purist, an adventurous eater, or even someone looking for some great vegan or healthy options.”
A rotating “Good Taco” menu item will support local schools and nonprofits, with the first benefactor set to be Detroit’s Rising Stars Academy. The nonprofit provides life skills and job training for young adults with developmental disabilities, and Lola’s Taco Bar says it will also hire Rising Stars Academy workers for prep work.
“We wanted giving back to be something real, not symbolic,” said Fuechtmann. “This partnership is about showing up for the community in a tangible way.”
The space features a custom mural by Detroit artist Ivan Montoya and includes a patio set to open in the spring. It will employ around 25 workers, the restaurant says.
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