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    SOL Mexican Cocina

    3.9 (960 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise

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    Lena K.

    I got lucky to be able to make a day before reservation at SOL in Irvine for Cinco de Mayo! Hadn't yet been to this location, so I was looking forward to checking it out. The ambiance is nice; beautifully decorated. It was also very busy, but it was Cinco de Mayo. The deals that day were all day happy hour. Score! I started with the Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita skinny. That was good but I could barely taste the tequila. Felt watered down almost. Skinny just means less sweet, not less alcohol. I then switched to a frozen margarita and that was too sweet, but yummy. For food, my favorite was the Firecracker Quesadilla. That was deeeeeeelicious!! Highly recommend. The naked guacamole was good too, but not worth $9. And the Animal Tacos were O.K. I barely finished mine. When you make the turn to go to parking, don't go straight to the corporate parking structure. Make a u-turn and park in the structure that says restaurant and is right adjacent to SOL. Then they validate. But we didn't see that parking and ended up in the corporate parking, which they don't validate. I don't know if I'll go back. It's a bit pricey for happy hour.

    Chorizo and potato scramble
    Nana K.

    All sunshine and smiles at Sol Mexicana Cocina! It's got total vacation resort vibes, and I'm all in for good times. And good food! We came here for brunch today, and everything was so good! I ordered their chorizo and potato scramble. It was delicious. Generous portions, they are not sheisty when it comes to their servings. My daughter got their chilaquiles and it was huge! Also so delicious. Hubbie got their fajita, he was a bit disappointed that it did not come in a sizzling skillet. Save room for dessert! Their tres leches cake was SO good! We shared it between us three, and could not finish. Not because we did not like it, but because it was so generous. Will definitely order again. This is our third visit to Sol, and we will definitely be back. The food. The atmosphere. The friendly service. Everything is just superb. Like a day full of sunshine!

    Sol beef fajitas
    Sophia D.

    Nice and big place, great customer service every time we come and we enjoy the food. I have tried a variety of items and my favorites have been the Wagyu steak entree, shrimp chile relleno, and of course the chips and salsa they give you when you sit down. Each dish is unique and good and feels like there's a couple dishes where you can pass but depending on what you like but you can't go wrong. They are great for HH and just to sit down and chit chat with some girlfriends

    Huevos rancheros
    Tap D.

    Went here wirh a big group for Sunday brunch. The seats are really low so a few of us felt like we needed booster seats. The menu looked so great it was hard to choose. I decided to restrict my choices to the brunch menu and come again for dinner to try the delicious sounding tacos and Chipotle seitan along with the drinks! Service was great and the restaurant is beautiful.

    Sunsets at Sol!

    Food was delicious and our server Blue was very helpful and friendly ! Great atmosphere and we got to see the sunset as we ate !

    GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO
    Isabel S.

    Beautiful setting for an intimate romantic dinner. Menu of the classics (tacos, burritos) with proteins that satisfy every dietary need. Very much loved the decor and vibe of the place.

    Yum !!
    Cheryl P.

    Blue , our servicer very knowledgeable and gave us great suggestions . Great Ambiance , food tasting great so far !!!

    Chips and salsa
    Kimberly D.

    I've stopped by SOL in Newport Beach a few times to charge my car, but this was my first time actually sitting down for a meal. The space is bright with good lighting, and the restaurant has a paid parking garage. If you have a Tesla and the code, the first 45 minutes are free, which makes it really convenient. The food was decent overall. I ordered the Mexx Chop Salad, which was big and filling. Chips and salsa were complimentary, and the red salsa was the standout for me. The chips were thin, fresh, and crisp. I also tried the carne asada tacos. They were okay, not amazing, but still enjoyable. Service was friendly, the environment felt relaxed, and the convenience of being able to charge while eating is a big plus. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 and would come back again.

    CHICKEN SOL FAJITAS

    First time eating at SOL, it was a great experience. The restaurant was modern with great ambiance, no issues with noise, we could easily have a conversation. Our waiter, Blue, gave excellent service. Our drinks, along with chips and salsa were refilled quickly. The food tasted great, and loved the varied menu. We had the crispy calamari, and they were perfect. My wife and I each ordered fajitas, she had the chicken andI had the steak. Overall, we enjoyed our entire experience and will definitely be back with our family.

    CARNE ASADA BURRITO - W. Spicy Slaw and Quinoa
    Annie L.

    My go-to order is Carne Asada burrito!! Great taste of asada and beans inside. Burrito held up well and didn't fall apart. Love that it comes with salsa, pico, jalapeño and small guac! The spicy slaw is amazing, and not spicy! Quinoa is okay, but next time going with spicy slaw for both dishes! If you like slaw and a bit mayo base! Service was great! Went Wed afternoon, and Katie was server and was great! Very attentive, nice and helpful! Restaurant is large and in my big group of 12, it felt like a private party. I don't like the area though, you have to take a ticket to park. There are very small parking structures and they only valet for 90 mins! Otherwise you pay for parking! Plus it's tucked away in business complex area so hard to get to if you aren't familiar

    Emiliano S.

    This was my 3rd time visiting, the first time having been a friend's birthday and the second time having been my graduation dinner. I was extremely excited to be back, as I recalled the service and food being above par. The exterior of this restaurant is mesmerizing, and I saw people taking photos the entire time. I visited on Valentine's Day for a family dinner. Immediately, I was relieved by the kind service from the staff. We arrived early to our reservation, and the employees were understanding and sat us way sooner than we were supposed to be. I ordered the Goat Cheese Enchiladas, which were amazing! The tortillas were perfect, and the goat cheese blended perfectly with the salsa verde & crema. I wish I had caught our server's name, as he was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, kind, and spoke Spanish! This helped elevate the experience for our whole party. I will say... the prices are on the higher end.

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    The service and the food were amazing! Ask for Blue. He's a delight. Will definitely be back

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    Blue is really nice server and fast service. Will for sure come back again. I got the tacos and margarita.

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    Can you please confirm which of your beans are vegetarian? Also is the red rice vegetarian?

    They are both vegetarian.

    Do you have gluten friendly options?

    Yes

    Do you need reservations?

    Yes, at OpenTable

    Is there bike parking nearby?

    Yes

    Do still have the freshly handmade tortillas?

    Yes

    Do they have a menu for kids?

    Yes

    Do you validate parking?

    Yes, they validate up to 2 hours.

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