Bolita

Bolita is a Cuban-inspired cocktail bar located at 864 North Virgil Avenue in Los Angeles's East Hollywood/Virgil Village area, operated by the family behind El Cochinito and Café Tropical. Named after a type of lottery popular in Cuba and South Florida, Bolita fills its intimate space with mirrors and specializes in creatively crafted cocktails featuring ingredients like lemon verbena-infused vodka, Thai basil, turmeric syrup, and hibiscus bitters. The cozy atmosphere, enhanced by bossa nova music and small snacks like bocadito sandwiches and plantain chips, evokes the feeling of a Cuban vacation while celebrating family heritage and local neighborhood culture.