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Sol de Mexico

4.2 (333 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Enchiladas Oaxaquenas
Jeremy B.

Food and drink were both absolutely delicious! The guac is made to order so it was perfectly fresh and creamy. Highly recommend anything that has the mole sauce. Service was a little slow, as they only had a single server and there was a large party that came in after us, but otherwise it was a perfect dining experience and I'd highly recommend!

Cod dish
Jessica C.

Food and service were horrible. We brought our family from out of town for a nice treat and we were treated terribly. We were sat at a table where we couldn't talk to each other because of how spread out we were. I asked for a table where we could talk to each other and they claimed a reservation was going to take up all the tables even though the restaurant was empty (one other party) and no one else showed up through the duration of our dinner. The waitress was passive aggressive, slamming plates on our table and constantly hovering to clear the table without us finishing drinks or food. Then going to the bar and staring at us while we ate, which made everyone feel so uncomfortable. At one point she set the enchiladas on our table, walked away, and then came back, took it off our table and gave it to the other party. This is completely unsanitary and unprofessional. She didn't even check that we hadn't taken a bite of the food yet. I ordered the cod and it was overcooked, completely chewy and flavorless. This is not the food or service I expect from a Michelin-star restaurant. It was a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience.

My husband and I came across Sol de Mexico through the Michelin Guide and it was absolutely worth it. The margaritas were fantastic, perfectly balanced and refreshing. We ordered the enchiladas mole, ceviche, and pollo en salsa almendrada. Every dish was full of flavor, generous in portion, and beautifully plated. But what truly made the experience special was the service. 100/10. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, and we instantly felt at home. We've officially found our new date night spot close to home. Please don't walk, run and try this place!

Had a wonderful meal here. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and even brought extra chips for one of the appetizers. It is nicely decorated and great for a high quality meal at fair prices. Worth visiting the neighborhood for.

Rahul G.

The service was extremely slow and poorly organized. The server seemed unfamiliar with the wine selection. The steak was undercooked to the point of being nearly raw, forcing me to take it home and cook it myself. While the food itself is undoubtedly delicious, the restaurant needs significant improvement in efficiency and coordination. Each dish took an hour to be prepared.

Gorditas de birria
Nancy M.

Everything! Was phenomenal from the appetizers to the mains. The presentation is amazing and service is exquisite. The decoration is very native and beautiful. It's a very authentic place that sells a whole different experience.

Chicken pasilla soup
Ellen P.

We had a funeral down the street and needed a quick dinner first so we stopped in here. We were the only people in the place at 6:30 on a Friday and I am baffled as to why. It was absolutely delicious! I ordered the pasilla chili soup and my friend had an avocado soup and we shared the appetizer plate. The pasilla chicken soup broth was so flavorful and not a trace of the bitterness I always find when I try to make a similar dish. I think they make the tortillas from scratch--they were full of corn flavor and had a great texture. The tomatillo salsa was outta site too! If we lived in Chicago this would definitely be a regular spot. The service was fantastic and the music was '80s Mexican pop I've never heard and I loved it. Very clean and elegant, also.

Chile Chiles Rellenos de Mariscos
jamie h.

My family and I just had dinner here after finding it on the Michelin Guide website. WOW. Best Mexican we've ever had. You could tell the ingredients were quality, and the chef created amazing dishes with wonderful flavors. The green mole was a top favorite for me. The margaritas were amazing. The service was amazing. We will definitely be back next time we are in Chicago.

MOLCAJETE SURTIDO - Amazing Food & Service ! Quick stop in after church .. safe to say I've found a new "regular spot" !!
Michael M.

Amazing Food & Service ! Quick stop in after church .. safe to say I've found a new "regular spot" !!

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Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

Xangaritto continues to be a beacon of delicious food and friendly hospitality. They switched…read moreowners about a year ago and the beginning was a little rocky but today was an amazing experience. I love coming here for the tampiquena and the enchiladas. The tamipquena is marinated in something delicious, pretty sure it includes adobo chiles, making the tamipquena flavorful and tender. The enchiladas have some of the best sauces. We especially love then poblano sauce on the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas have some tender chicken and the sauce is slightly spicy and creamy. Everyone is super friendly, the waiting staff and chef take pride in their work and it shows. I continue to strongly recommend this place for a delicious dinner out. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It s a cozy elevated escape.

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Delicious food, friendly waiter, militant hostess…read more We came to dinner before a standup performance downtown (Mateo Lane was hilarious, by the way). I arrived at the restaurant on time (4:30) and checked in with the hostess, who said I could only be seated when the entire group of three arrived. This seemed weird given the restaurant was pretty empty at this time, and ordinarily I'd order a drink while waiting at the table. Regardless, I went to Starbucks instead because I knew the other two were a few minutes behind. When I got back to the restaurant, my friend said the hostess told him we absolutely had to leave within 1.5 hours because we were late... which seemed odd because he may have checked in 15 minutes after our reservation, to an empty restaurant, that already refused to seat me on time. Regardless, the food was delicious. I had the Pollo in ChiChilo-- the mole was delicious, and I loved the chicken and sweet potato. I ordered the mole on the side, which seemed like a nice balance. Since the hostess wouldn't previously seat me, I had a lovely iced matcha latte with oat milk and half a pump of vanilla from Starbucks, which was a nice pairing. The waiter did ask if I wanted a shot of something with it, which seemed odd. Ambiance was cute, probably due for a renovation but seemed appropriate for most dining out occasions- dates, families, a day out in town. Note: the restaurant charges an automatic 20% gratuity which may explain the service. Keep this in mind to avoid tipping more than you intend. Overall, I would definitely come back, and the food and wait staff made up for the abrasive welcome.

Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

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