Since her first appearance, Lola quickly became a fan favorite and an iconic character from the "Looney Tunes" franchise. She has frequently been regarded as an animated sex symbol. In 2020, she was named the "most attractive cartoon character across the world" based on global search volume per month. Shannon Carlin of Bustle.com praised Lola from "Space Jam," calling her "confident" and "talented". Dan Kahan of PopDust.com wrote that Lola was meant to be "ogled, both by in-world characters and viewers".