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    SOL Mexican Cocina

    3.9 (987 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Joey A.

    We came for the Father's Day buffett, as we have been to this location for Sunday buffets for about 3 decades as an El Torito mostly before. We were surprised to see the buffett offered, and surprised in a great way! Layout was generous but not crammed, we made reservations so that helped a ton. It was busy but the service was still amazing. It has a cute "hacienda" feel to it like the old El Torito but with a clean and modern design. Now the food? All your Mexican breakfast staples from Chile Rellenos, Menudo, Green Posole, Enchiladas, Waffles, Omelet bar and what was by far the most impressive and popular was the Ceviche station. It had a couple other seafood offerings beside it that was constantly being refilled all the time. Super popular offerings!! I'd come back for the buffett in a heartbeat, it's nostalgia for us and Sol is doing a great job with a kind and caring staff, great food options and amazing vibe for breakfast. Parking tip: Pull in on Main St. to the parking structure, Sol will validate for 1.5 hours so don't get lost!

    Sophia Y.

    2 stars for the food, NOT the service, every single person there was kind! Was insanely excited to try SOL for the first time as we were drawn in by the tacos y tequila tuesdays + live music. Arrived and parked in the parking structure that was right next to SOL. They validate your parking at the hostess table! Live music was a solo dj Complimentary chips + salsa and black beans, but these beans were terrible. Absolutely burnt and had such a burnt, acrid taste, so we stopped eating them. You know when something is burnt when it has an extremely overpowering gas/bitter taste to it We ordered the pan seared salmon, taste of baja, and grilled wagyuala tampiquena. Everything desperately needed salt and honestly, just flavor and seasoning. Just request for salt & they bring it out to you in a small molcajete (super cute!). I ordered the wagyuala and it tasted off, salt was desperately needed & i thought that the cilantro chimichurri would've added robust flavor but nope, literally everything on that plate was under seasoned or probably not seasoned at all, not joking. Maybe it was a bad day in the kitchen, but even sprinkling the salt over the beef did nothing, it tasted so bland. Meat was tender, requested medium and it came out fairly medium, but the meat also had a very strange aftertaste (to me), so i stopped eating it. And trust me, i NEVER stop eating my beef/steak uneaten because I will tear it up lol The food was BAD and wished so bad that we just stuck with our usual go-to, which is Javier's, but we wanted to try something new yesterday for dinner. Their borracho beans and rice side were just okay, everything seriously lacked so much flavor- salt, pepper, garlic/onion/cumin powder, ANYTHING. I'm just throwing out general seasonings. Bad decision. It really kills me to write this review because this has NOTHING to do with the employees, everyone was AWESOME. That food was seriously terrible, that burnt black bean dip should've been the red flag/indicator for how the rest of the food was going to taste like, but we remained positive. Glad others enjoy SOL, but its not for us 2 stars for the kind employees + ambiance of the restaurant. I echo the other similar reviews that say there is hardly no flavor, nothing stood out, not much to write home about, going to Javier's Irvine Spectrum/Newport or Red O in Newport

    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.

    Megan A.

    Such a fun place. We had a wonderful experience at SOL Mexican Cocina. Zully, Our server,, was very attentive and helpful, and gave us great food recommendations on what to order. The food we had was really good, and we all enjoyed our meals. The ambiance was also amazing, very relaxing, and perfect for a great family dining experience.. Moises the manager is as wonderful as well !! and we always look forward to coming back again.

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    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!

    The G.

    To begin with, Moi was the most professional and experienced worker i have ever seen. Started off with a great menu with learned recipes by Moi and explained well on the types of wine he had available for us. We were also brought some shade to our table as we sat by the sun which made our experience a 10 out of 10. The food was great, service was awesome and the vibes were nothing but perfection.! Definitely not the last time I come again.

    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

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    sandy t.

    Food and cocktails were yummy. The only complaint I have is you pay for parking$17!!! Yuck! Service was awesome. Not busy at all for a Friday at 6pm.

    Large tortilla chips
    Sumayyah E.

    The most amazing thing about coming in tonight was our server Sabrina. She went above and beyond in servicing our table. She was so sweet , genuine , engaging and helpful. She came to check on us throughout the evening. Honestly, I've never had such good service in my life. The food was really good too especially the chips, guacamole, chips and quesadilla. Thanks Sabrina ! We'll be back to see you !

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    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.

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    Aziz C.

    The food was good, but what really made this experience so special and memorable was the above and beyond, amazing service from Sabrina! She checked on us frequently, made my 1 year old son laugh countless times, and just overall made our experience here one that we will never forget. We will definitely be back because of her!

    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.

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    Kiara R.

    This restaurant is very beautifully designed. Very spacious and garden themed. The patio is also extremely spacious and beautiful. The location is conveniently right by John Wayne Airport. Right in the business center of Irvine. The food is high-quality. Very interesting takes on traditional Mexican dishes. Surprisingly, even though it's a Mexican restaurant, they have a delicious Wagyu burger with sweet potato fries. Their specialty tacos are arguably the best things on the menu. The shrimp Dorado or the CDMX taco are so delicious. The bar is also beautiful and a great place to hang out and watch sports or just drink. They also offer a Sunday brunch buffet from 9 AM to 3 PM. Definitely a nice spot in Irvine. The hostess are very nice and accommodating with seating requests. The servers are very attentive. They also offer free 90 minutes parking validation in their specified parking deck. Definitely a nice place for dinner or even a quick bite for lunch.

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    Good food. Nice setting. Kind of fancy and has cocktails . I'd go back..........................

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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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    Ambiance is very lovely here. There is some indoor and outdoor seating and both are nice, feels…read morevery upscale. The service is great too, everyone is very friendly. My water glass was never empty. Food is not bad but feels underwhelming for the price. We got the steak fajitas ($40) and carne tampiquenas ($55). The carne tampiquenas came with an 8oz steak (pretty dry and tough, asked for medium rare and came medium well), taquitos (also very dry) and shrimp enchilada ~ this was delicious. We came for a birthday celebration and they gave us a complimentary birthday ice cream dessert which was sweet. We had a nice time here but feels like you're paying for the ambiance rather than the food.

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