Hmm...as a 3rd generation entrepreneur, I encourage brick and mortar business establishments as a priority over a UA-cam channel. The main three reasons: 1). Buy the land to build your own brick and mortar restaurant; 2.) Establish your brand and recipes so that there is a chance of franchising the restaurant; and 3). You will have the opportunity to pass the business to your family members so that you can establish generational wealth. This was my time watching your channel. Thanks for reviewing Lo-Lo's. I will be going there next week as a first-timer. Even though, I have been visiting Las Vegas for 43 years.
I’ve seen four business that had to end because the owner expired or became too old and NO ONE from the next two generations wanted to carry on that business! I’ve been told that it was not unusual. They were successful businesses and I really miss those businesses. I could understand if the next generations had good or enjoyable careers already. One was an extremely successful catering service that had years long contracts and relationships with fortune 500 corporations.
I live in Phoenix and I've been to Lolo's many times and thank you for the review. It was very honest and it was very fair and I love you're honesty and openness to supporting this black on business. Amazing ❤❤
We appreciate the stop-by in the LV Darius Cooks! We support you and thank you for giving a solid review on our Black-Owned establishment (Lo-Lo's), where we also like to highlight and support our community by maintaining its finest in Culinary Culture. We are the Originals. All is good! *NewFace Magazine LV Team Las Vegas!
Darius, you got to take the food off of the big plates and put it on the smaller plates. The one with the locks was upset at first looking at y'all eat out of the plates. Good video none the less...
The guy beside him, Kareem, appeared really uncomfortable after the first few minutes and began sliding away from Darius; at 26:26, when Darius asked him why, it appeared he answered he had not been informed that he was included in the camera frame or on camera beforehand. Darius responded, "Too late, you're already in it." ???
I really miss the location on Rainbow and Lake Mead! It was much bigger and the atmosphere was way better! LOL....... still got that music playing super loud!!!!!!
It damn near turned into a club with all the employees being unprofessional dancing twerking taking selfies I went there twice and each time wasn't able to get in was lied to about the weight and was never contacted never again will I even attempt to go 😢
Folks REMEMBER this is Darius OPINION his taste buds his liking!!!Folks had opinions on his now CLOSED restaurants!!!😮😧These eating episodes shouldn't have ANY effect on your own experience, opinions.GO and SUPPORT your African American Restaurant's just like you do the other's Queen and Kings!!!🎉🎉🎉 Blessings All Day,All the time!!
Good review! Just curious as to why the other guys couldn't get their share of the food right away? I like my food fresh and I don't want it sitting! I know you pay for the food @darius but I'm just wondering
??? The guy beside him, Kareem, appeared really uncomfortable after the first few minutes and began sliding away from Darius; at 26:26, when Darius asked him why, it appeared he answered he had not been informed that he was included in the camera frame or on camera beforehand. Darius responded, "Too late, you're already in it." ???
I wa thinking the same thing, why doesn't he allow the other Chefs to make themselves a. Sample plate before he starts eating and criticizing the food?
D for sure doesnt hold back on the criticism, lol. Reminds me of the butler in Scary Movie 2 after he digsss in the food. Kareem said where is the fire exit?! 😅 Whew! 😄
His buddies is like my friends when they see me at the call center. They know im hood but when I answer that phone call i turn into becky they be like yo bougie ass tripping 😂 love it though❤
Can’t order online anywhere. You add to the cart and then it tells you “no longer taking orders” AFTER you spent time making selections. Called two days before my birthday to place a catering order and was told I would get a call from the manager as they are the only ones I can order catering through. NEVER got a call, it’s been 3 days and my birthday is gone. Called the day of my birthday 10 minutes after they opened and was told to order on Yelp. Didn’t have the full menu to order from, what’s the point? Unless you are going into the store to eat, they don’t care about you wanting to order PERIOD. Seeing as this is money down the drain for them, let’s see how long they stay open.
My daughter and I ordered the food to our hotel room. We didn’t receive the Kool-Aid. I didn’t see for the shrimp and grits that it included bacon which I no longer eat, and the whole dish was a greasy mess. My daughter got the chicken and waffles and it was not good either. I told her we must’ve gotten a bad Chef, because although these reviews weren’t perfect, some stuff sound like it taste better than what we experienced.
last time I was in Vegas, i searched for all the hot spots & didn't find out about LoLo's until I got home & was upset. We have one in Tx so I'm not too upset.
When I go to Las Vegas I will look up Lolo's. I loved the review with the two other chefs. The restaurant looked great but the music was too loud and the tables seemed a little small to me. I feel like they were a bit "low-end" with the dining furniture.
No offense, but we don’t want to see the other ppl on the team review the food…it dragged. If they do, Darius and the chefs should’ve sampled the food at the same time.
I've watched a few of these, never commented before....with all due respect, the two gentlemen did not appear (and I dont mean visually) to be professional chefs. The critique language was that of a lay man. I do agree w other comments that although this is your review, if you bring guests, why not everyone eat at the same time, you can still speak first. It was weird that they sat and "watched first.
Ask for serving spoons! I was grossed out each time they used their dirty forks to eat from the same plate. Wiping food unto a napkin does not clean the fork. I dine out and share multiple entrees with friends often. I simply ask the waiter or waitress for however many serving spoons we need. I also ask for a couple of extra knives as well. This is basic dining etiquette. By asking for serving spoons no one is grossed out like how the guy to the right in the white t-shirt was grossed out 😂😭.
Darius, treat your chefs better, with more respect. You can't possibly NOT know this but the chef sitting to your left dislikes you to the point that it's palpable. Maybe bcz you treat them like 2nd class ppl. For example of course you cant put words in their mouths bcz you asked for their opinions.
The Grapevine location is a NO. Visited for the first time after hearing all the hype and from the time we arrived the experience wasn’t pleasant. 1 1/2 hour wait, took 40 minutes just to get water, the food came out in pieces….for example the sides came out before the meat, the waffles we hands down terrible (thin, no flavor, half of the waffle was light and the other part was dark and was room temp when it came to the table). It was so bad that the manager came to help serve our table. We couldn’t get refills on water……we had 3 different waiters, they were very slow. We ate half the food, left the rest paid out tab and never went back. I wrote a long review and pleaded for management to make some changes to improve.
Same thing I was wondering. I also think his ratings influenced their decisions. They seem like minions as opposed to self thinking individuals.🤷🏾♀️ on another note. That one next to him, couldn't get far enough away he almost slid off the bench😀
Btw...I don't disagree with tasting vs giving rating. Recommend everyone put portions on their plates individually and eat everything while hot (for accurate review) then give reviews in order. Sounds like a yummy restaurant!
You guys are not informative ir entertaining at all so much smacking just not good since thats knevof your critique-"no bad " wow such a classic opinion just some guys spending other peoples money going out for a free meal forget bout it better things to watch
I love ya but it's rude that you're eating and they are watching you eat why is it that they can't get they food as soon as you get your food I'm just curious not being rude at all
I'm a have to go check it out for myself because I can't trust the reviews on this video 😂. Secondly I can't go eating behind another grown man after they done used their own fork for every plate. Don't seem sanitary to me 😂. They might be cooks but not real chefs especially after seeing everyone eating out of the same plate after each other. Cooks not Chefs
The chef Kareem in the white t-shirt looks sleepy and tired. I'm not sure if he wanted to be there. And he kept scooting over. He no longer wanted to be on camera😴
If,you brought the other chefs.You need to put the food on.Their plates before you start.Tasting the food that doesn't look.Right and it doesn't look professional.Having them wait and taste food after,you.😮
I don’t understand why you bring them with you if they can’t eat and rate the food together. It’s a little demeaning. And why the camera person eat before the other chef sitting next to you
I enjoy some of your videos but find I am often distracted by your knife pointing, cursing and lip smacking. Why is this necessary? I do enjoy your prospective.
I ate at Lo Lo’s the other day while visiting Vegas and from beginning to end the customer service is trash and the food is trash. Never EVER again. If you specialize in chicken and waffles and your chicken needs seasoning and waffles are thin and bland what is the point and your over all review was 4 out if 5….hmmmmm. You totally lost me with this review.
This is soooo iconic. I don’t recall anyone these days doing any type of food/restaurant review like this… at this level and quality. 🤌🏾✨ Great content.
I wouldnt suggest it if it hurts YOUR own community. For example, Asians don't go restaurant to restaurant giving their OWN people a bad, poor mediocre rating. That is OFF CODE. Meanwhile they serve dry repetitive food with no creativity but we won't DARE do that to them as "content". 🫣
Very disappointed live here in Vegas every time I go there is always more than a 3-hour wait which is ridiculous because everybody's in their partying and dancing and singing and clowning around instead of just eating and being mindful of the other people that would like to come in and enjoy a meal. Yesterday on January 21st of 2024 we were told it was going to be an hour and a half wait which we agreed we would wait I gave the the girl standing outside taking names and phone numbers to message you when your spot was available after waiting 2 hours I went up to the girl again and she said there was nine parties in front of myself and my daughter a party of two needless to say we went to bonefish grill sit down and ate and never received a text from the restaurant. It is now the next day and I still haven't received the courtesy text to just say I'm sorry will never go there again it's overrated and it's ghetto
All the food at lolo chicken and waffles looks delicious!!!!
Hmm...as a 3rd generation entrepreneur, I encourage brick and mortar business establishments as a priority over a UA-cam channel. The main three reasons: 1). Buy the land to build your own brick and mortar restaurant; 2.) Establish your brand and recipes so that there is a chance of franchising the restaurant; and 3). You will have the opportunity to pass the business to your family members so that you can establish generational wealth. This was my time watching your channel. Thanks for reviewing Lo-Lo's. I will be going there next week as a first-timer. Even though, I have been visiting Las Vegas for 43 years.
I’ve seen four business that had to end because the owner expired or became too old and NO ONE from the next two generations wanted to carry on that business! I’ve been told that it was not unusual. They were successful businesses and I really miss those businesses. I could understand if the next generations had good or enjoyable careers already. One was an extremely successful catering service that had years long contracts and relationships with fortune 500 corporations.
Well he is a gay drug addict so no kids to pass it too 90's xpills flipped him out lol
@6:55 She said "oh okay Atlanta" she knew the tea 💅 on them immediately after that . 😂😂
I live in Phoenix and I've been to Lolo's many times and thank you for the review.
It was very honest and it was very fair and I love you're honesty and openness to supporting this black on business.
Amazing ❤❤
We appreciate the stop-by in the LV Darius Cooks! We support you and thank you for giving a solid review on our Black-Owned establishment (Lo-Lo's), where we also like to highlight and support our community by maintaining its finest in Culinary Culture. We are the Originals. All is good! *NewFace Magazine LV Team Las Vegas!
Darius, you got to take the food off of the big plates and put it on the smaller plates. The one with the locks was upset at first looking at y'all eat out of the plates. Good video none the less...
The guy beside him, Kareem, appeared really uncomfortable after the first few minutes and began sliding away from Darius; at 26:26, when Darius asked him why, it appeared he answered he had not been informed that he was included in the camera frame or on camera beforehand. Darius responded, "Too late, you're already in it." ???
I love the honesty I’m no chef by trade but I love food and love too cook . Great food is key 🙌🏽👍🏽
The one in the white tee had body language that, to me, indicated that he was adverse to something. Did anyone else pick that up? What ?
I'm a New subscribed From Lawrence Massachusetts God bless all of us amen 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇺🇸🇺🇸🇩🇴🇺🇸🇩🇴🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤝❤️ 0:54 💚💚💚❤️ 0:57
I really miss the location on Rainbow and Lake Mead! It was much bigger and the atmosphere was way better! LOL....... still got that music playing super loud!!!!!!
I was thinking the same thing about Rainbow and Lakemeqd
Ditto!!!
Me to the other spot was better
It damn near turned into a club with all the employees being unprofessional dancing twerking taking selfies I went there twice and each time wasn't able to get in was lied to about the weight and was never contacted never again will I even attempt to go 😢
Darius, thank you for dropping those 💎 💎. Sidenote: That Playlist 🔥
That Playlist!!!
Folks REMEMBER this is Darius OPINION his taste buds his liking!!!Folks had opinions on his now CLOSED restaurants!!!😮😧These eating episodes shouldn't have ANY effect on your own experience, opinions.GO and SUPPORT your African American Restaurant's just like you do the other's Queen and Kings!!!🎉🎉🎉 Blessings All Day,All the time!!
That is so well put together & spoken. I agree 100 %.
Darius is giving me a black Gordon Ramsey tea. I luv it. Keep it up
Good review! Just curious as to why the other guys couldn't get their share of the food right away? I like my food fresh and I don't want it sitting! I know you pay for the food @darius but I'm just wondering
??? The guy beside him, Kareem, appeared really uncomfortable after the first few minutes and began sliding away from Darius; at 26:26, when Darius asked him why, it appeared he answered he had not been informed that he was included in the camera frame or on camera beforehand. Darius responded, "Too late, you're already in it." ???
You caught that too?
I wa thinking the same thing, why doesn't he allow the other Chefs to make themselves a. Sample plate before he starts eating and criticizing the food?
He chefs dont even seem like real chefs. Just some follow along bots..
All cooks are not chef’s
Heyy Darius,
The food looks delicious at Lo-Lo..
D for sure doesnt hold back on the criticism, lol. Reminds me of the butler in Scary Movie 2 after he digsss in the food. Kareem said where is the fire exit?! 😅 Whew! 😄
UNDERSTOOD 💯👍🙏
Only person I know with Pots n Pans is Trick Daddy😂
Darius pots & pans are expensive af!!
Seems like everybody is simply picking up a camera and doing food reviews 😂😂😂
He's the only one that's really a chef with his own cookbook and pot and pans
I totally agree. Everybody is a food critic, cocky at that.
@@KassieP-sf6nz That he's been to court for, for not actually delivering on products or refunds.
Food is great waited 45 min for table it was worth the wait
His buddies is like my friends when they see me at the call center. They know im hood but when I answer that phone call i turn into becky they be like yo bougie ass tripping 😂 love it though❤
They was playing some jams in there frfr..i wouldn't even care about the food 😂
Love Lolo's. Chicken yams mac and cheese collards and the cornbread were all very good to me. The koolaid was way too sweet.
Darius, what is “instant” rice? I’ve seen instant AND parboiled. They are different aren’t they?
Can we get into the soundtrack though the music in the background made it feel like the club back in the day!
It's kool aid of course it's sweet duh cray crst😅😅😅😅
Do you think about the people that can’t have salt and maybe that the chef be thinking about people that cannot have the salt in the food😊😊
AZ OG HERE...THE TINY HOUSE DOWN TOWN PHX❤🎉
Oh please you want them to know who you Are... 😂😅
Can’t order online anywhere. You add to the cart and then it tells you “no longer taking orders” AFTER you spent time making selections. Called two days before my birthday to place a catering order and was told I would get a call from the manager as they are the only ones I can order catering through. NEVER got a call, it’s been 3 days and my birthday is gone. Called the day of my birthday 10 minutes after they opened and was told to order on Yelp. Didn’t have the full menu to order from, what’s the point? Unless you are going into the store to eat, they don’t care about you wanting to order PERIOD. Seeing as this is money down the drain for them, let’s see how long they stay open.
My daughter and I ordered the food to our hotel room. We didn’t receive the Kool-Aid. I didn’t see for the shrimp and grits that it included bacon which I no longer eat, and the whole dish was a greasy mess. My daughter got the chicken and waffles and it was not good either. I told her we must’ve gotten a bad Chef, because although these reviews weren’t perfect, some stuff sound like it taste better than what we experienced.
She flirting with the cameraman!😂😅😂
I believe that I would enjoy chicken & waffles. Unusual dish though
It's a good combo the salty and the sweet. Try it out Sis, you can't wrong.
Hi Luther! I ate there a couple weeks ago...but the one in Arizona I loved them! Hope you enjoy!
❤❤❤ I would try it
last time I was in Vegas, i searched for all the hot spots & didn't find out about LoLo's until I got home & was upset. We have one in Tx so I'm not too upset.
It would have been more interesting if they would have reviewed everything @
the same ⌚🧐
Agree! And the cameraman didn’t pan the table so we could see all the food nor did he show the plate as Darius was sampling the food.
The one in Dallas is amazing ❤
When I go to Las Vegas I will look up Lolo's. I loved the review with the two other chefs. The restaurant looked great but the music was too loud and the tables seemed a little small to me. I feel like they were a bit "low-end" with the dining furniture.
I like when you do the reviews by yourself
No offense, but we don’t want to see the other ppl on the team review the food…it dragged. If they do, Darius and the chefs should’ve sampled the food at the same time.
Yesss I love these reviews Darius ❤❤❤😂😂 I hope to meet you
I've watched a few of these, never commented before....with all due respect, the two gentlemen did not appear (and I dont mean visually) to be professional chefs. The critique language was that of a lay man. I do agree w other comments that although this is your review, if you bring guests, why not everyone eat at the same time, you can still speak first. It was weird that they sat and "watched first.
Ask for serving spoons! I was grossed out each time they used their dirty forks to eat from the same plate. Wiping food unto a napkin does not clean the fork. I dine out and share multiple entrees with friends often. I simply ask the waiter or waitress for however many serving spoons we need. I also ask for a couple of extra knives as well. This is basic dining etiquette. By asking for serving spoons no one is grossed out like how the guy to the right in the white t-shirt was grossed out 😂😭.
Darius, treat your chefs better, with more respect. You can't possibly NOT know this but the chef sitting to your left dislikes you to the point that it's palpable. Maybe bcz you treat them like 2nd class ppl. For example of course you cant put words in their mouths bcz you asked for their opinions.
it would make a lil more sense if yall tried the food altogether...
TOP DOGG SOUL FOOD BARBECUE LAS VEGAS GOOD SIDE COME CHECK IT OUT NEXT
Shooter catching up with chef 😅😅😅
The music is too darn loud. I’d want to take my food to go.
😂😂 it's really loud
Exactly
I believe his microphone is making the music louder than it is.
That place's music is loud
RIGHT!!!
The Grapevine location is a NO. Visited for the first time after hearing all the hype and from the time we arrived the experience wasn’t pleasant. 1 1/2 hour wait, took 40 minutes just to get water, the food came out in pieces….for example the sides came out before the meat, the waffles we hands down terrible (thin, no flavor, half of the waffle was light and the other part was dark and was room temp when it came to the table). It was so bad that the manager came to help serve our table. We couldn’t get refills on water……we had 3 different waiters, they were very slow. We ate half the food, left the rest paid out tab and never went back. I wrote a long review and pleaded for management to make some changes to improve.
I have a problem with him not taking his portion and putting it on his plate
Rule of thumb when sharing plates everybody take your portion first, because me personally I'm not eating behind nobody
Too critical of the food. Enjoy it... Way too pretentious!
Can't hear u..what's gd..
Can Darius cook?
Darius, he may be scooting over from all of that smacking you doing in his ear 🥴
Why can't the other people eat with him
Same thing I was wondering. I also think his ratings influenced their decisions. They seem like minions as opposed to self thinking individuals.🤷🏾♀️ on another note. That one next to him, couldn't get far enough away he almost slid off the bench😀
Btw...I don't disagree with tasting vs giving rating. Recommend everyone put portions on their plates individually and eat everything while hot (for accurate review) then give reviews in order. Sounds like a yummy restaurant!
Hahahahaha
I don't know but I don't like to HEAR people eat. I'm hoping after they shut down the camera(review), they were allowed to eat
Forever a LoLos Fan !!!
Are you sure there chefs
I just wanted his friends to eat gad dammit!
They eat his sloppy seconds . After he has eaten out of it.🤮
Waffle need to be eaten when being served, don't let get cold then complain!!😮😧LoLo's IS EXCELLENT BEST AFRICAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT!!!
Can't hear uu talking now as I looking at the video.
You guys are not informative ir entertaining at all so much smacking just not good since thats knevof your critique-"no bad " wow such a classic opinion just some guys spending other peoples money going out for a free meal forget bout it better things to watch
I love ya but it's rude that you're eating and they are watching you eat why is it that they can't get they food as soon as you get your food I'm just curious not being rude at all
You and your chefs provided a highly professional live review.
That music is so loud in the restaurant.
Very loud
Drinks on the edge of the table 😮
That lady was nosey as hell lol
If he's not using the laptop why is it on the table.
Try Simply Delicious
Peench?
I love her she’s a vibe ❤
That's all it is a party of vibes booty shaking twerking selfies in all other shenanigans going on with the Employees. Y'all need to do better
@@ToniaHolyfieldI. Have to watch it again! I did catch that part!
The manager/owner seemed to be either flirting or trying to get the focus off of the food there! Too talkative.
I'm a have to go check it out for myself because I can't trust the reviews on this video 😂. Secondly I can't go eating behind another grown man after they done used their own fork for every plate. Don't seem sanitary to me 😂. They might be cooks but not real chefs especially after seeing everyone eating out of the same plate after each other. Cooks not Chefs
It was a 5 for me
The chef Kareem in the white t-shirt looks sleepy and tired. I'm not sure if he wanted to be there. And he kept scooting over. He no longer wanted to be on camera😴
I ate there in Phoenix and the food was atrocious
If,you brought the other chefs.You need to put the food on.Their plates before you start.Tasting the food that doesn't look.Right and it doesn't look professional.Having them wait and taste food after,you.😮
Why don't everyone taste at the same time because u the boss
Why not more mics to all eat at the same time?
I went last week and I wasn’t impressed.
Why dude sweating 😅whose that old man next 2 you?
Because it's a hundred and hell in Vegas! His body is likely trying to cool down.😂
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Looks like they had some solid items! Interesting when signature items are just “okay.” Might need to work on the chicken and waffles or rebrand.
Charleston White said get a security man his job with you nasty seals at Lolo chicken and waffles
I don’t understand why you bring them with you if they can’t eat and rate the food together. It’s a little demeaning. And why the camera person eat before the other chef sitting next to you
Your chef needs more training They are too young they new school
Plus at boss like u don't get far no way
Darius has a arrogant, rude attitude..
Dude in the white tee is high.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 as cooter brown
That chef in that white T shirt looks faded!
🤔🫣🫡
I enjoy some of your videos but find I am often distracted by your knife pointing, cursing and lip smacking. Why is this necessary? I do enjoy your prospective.
He act gay
He shared years ago that he was openly gay and proud.
He is gay!!! What’s wrong with that?
@@ProjectPaulaYuck
@@LaDeanneEstradaYuck
I ate at Lo Lo’s the other day while visiting Vegas and from beginning to end the customer service is trash and the food is trash. Never EVER again. If you specialize in chicken and waffles and your chicken needs seasoning and waffles are thin and bland what is the point and your over all review was 4 out if 5….hmmmmm. You totally lost me with this review.
The AZ restaurants are gross so maybe they are putting more attention into the Vegas location. I seriously never understood the crowds
I felt the location in the DFW was underwhelming. I was shocked so many people suggested this to him.
Nah it's trash in Vegas too.
WHY THEY HAVE TO WAIT 4 U TO EAT!!!
This is soooo iconic. I don’t recall anyone these days doing any type of food/restaurant review like this… at this level and quality. 🤌🏾✨ Great content.
JLJupiter do it
I wouldnt suggest it if it hurts YOUR own community.
For example, Asians don't go restaurant to restaurant giving their OWN people a bad, poor mediocre rating. That is OFF CODE. Meanwhile they serve dry repetitive food with no creativity but we won't DARE do that to them as "content". 🫣
IF U LIKE THAT LIKE U SAY U R!!! YA NO BRAGGING AND ALL!!! GETTHEM THERE OWN FOOD AND DONT HAVE TO WAIT 4 U TO EAT OUT OF IT 1ST!!! JUST SAYING!!
Review was tacky. Y’all need to show some more decorum in someone’s establishment.
Very disappointed live here in Vegas every time I go there is always more than a 3-hour wait which is ridiculous because everybody's in their partying and dancing and singing and clowning around instead of just eating and being mindful of the other people that would like to come in and enjoy a meal. Yesterday on January 21st of 2024 we were told it was going to be an hour and a half wait which we agreed we would wait I gave the the girl standing outside taking names and phone numbers to message you when your spot was available after waiting 2 hours I went up to the girl again and she said there was nine parties in front of myself and my daughter a party of two needless to say we went to bonefish grill sit down and ate and never received a text from the restaurant. It is now the next day and I still haven't received the courtesy text to just say I'm sorry will never go there again it's overrated and it's ghetto