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    Sol Mexican Grill

    3.5 (102 reviews)
    Open 10:45 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Angel P.

    Sol is a fast casual place if you want to a quick meal. We came on a Friday night, and it wasn't too busy but it got busier as the night went on. They sell bowls, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and salads. I got a carne asada bowl with most of the toppings. The meal itself was pretty decent, but needed some more flavor. Portion size was good too. They also have horchata and tamarind drinks: I would recommend the tamarind drink as it wasn't too sweet and flavorful. It seems most people do takeout, but there are a few tables on the upper levels if you wanted to sit down to eat. To use the bathroom, you must ask an employee for a key for the downstairs bathroom.

    Build Your Own Nachos
    Katlyn H.

    Sol Mexican Grill is fast casual, like a chipotle. We stopped by here after being in the convention center, it was a quick walk from it. The inside is pretty small, they had probably 5 tables upstairs, and they had a few tables outside. If they are busy, you might have to take your food to eat somewhere else. I ordered the nachos. They had a lot of toppings to choose from, which was nice. The food tasted okay. The toppings didn't have a lot of flavor. Also, my nachos didn't get much queso on them. The restaurant was pretty dirty, the whole place needed a good clean. This place was fine but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again.

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    Dave K.

    I stopped by for an early lunch for the first time in many years. I had enjoyed orders in the past, but this time was a huge disappointment. When I arrived I was the only customer, and I have to say, they didn't seem pleased to see me. Not hostile, not rude, just not remotely welcoming or warm. Whatever, not a big deal. I ordered what I wanted (a burrito and a side of chips and queso) and got out without any issue. The location, interior and exterior are nice, but I was in a rush to get back to the office, so I took my food to go. I wish I had stayed because I could have done something about my food. The burrito was fine. Edible, but very bland. Even with their hottest salsa it just fell flat, next time I would ask them to go light on the rice, and go extra heavy on spicy flavorful toppings. The real disappointment was the chips and queso though. It isn't cheap, maybe $5 and all you get is a small bag of chips and a small sauce container (~2oz?) of queso. Whatever, it is DC, I knew what I was getting into. The reason I was so disappointed is that it was inedible and went strait in the trash. Chips were a bit stale, but not inedible, it was the queso that was so gross. It was super liquidy, think the consistency of a light soup, and the favor was similarly washed out. If you maybe mixed gas station nacho cheese 50/50 with water, that is what you would get. Maybe I hit them at a bad time, maybe the sauce thickens over the course of the day, but for my $19 I could have had a better meal elsewhere.

    Carnitas, pollo & carne asap tacos
    Cindi W.

    Came for the taco Tuesday special. I wasn't sure if the meat would have flavor but the ey were good. Definitely would go back. I got a carne asada, polllo and carnitas taco.

    Desiree F.

    I wanted something really quick to eat, so I stopped in at this take out restaurant. I walked in, and the setup was like a Chipotle. I ordered the 2 chicken tacos with everything and paid and left. When I dug in, the tacos were delicious! I enjoyed it and had a good experience.

    Chorizo bowl.
    Eric W.

    Sol Mexican Grill is your usual Chipotle style restaurant that has Taco's, Burrito's, Quesadilla's, and Bowl's. It's easy to find being a few doors down from the CVS. Interior is small and there is very limited seating upstairs. I went with the bowl option and chose Chorizo as my protein. They have a nice selection of rice, beans, and all the usual items you would include. Four sauces are available and they have cups if you want them on the side. Bowl was good and the sauce was fine. Service was fast and the price reasonable for the area.

    Mango Margarita
    Katrina S.

    I tried Sol Mexican Grill after a former coworker suggested it. As a disclaimer, I will say prior to my review I am from Los Angeles and I love tacos. I picked up dinner from here on Taco Tuesday ($2.50 per taco). I ordered chicken, chorizo, steak, and carnitas tacos with onions, cilantro, red salsa, and green salsa. Unfortunately, the chorizo was greasy and chicken didn't taste great. The carnitas were not bad. I also ordered the side of rice and beans. I also ordered the mango margarita. The margarita is large but very strong. I couldn't taste the mango as I much as I could taste the tequila and lime. A bit too strong to enjoy with dinner and almost couldn't finish it. Unfortunately, I won't be back.

    Build Your Own Bowl Chips and Queso
    Ashley C.

    I ordered the bowl with chicken and a side of chips on queso. The portions were great and the food was delicious. I used Uber eats and they got the food to me quickly from order to delivery.

    John A.

    Out of town and it advertises as 11:30pm close. Walked 8 blocks and arrived prior to 11pm. Was hoping to try it. They informed me and others they are closed.

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    This use to my favorite spot when they opened but now I don't feel when I eat it and the food test also changing

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    The food is amazing. The flavors are very authentic. but the AC is NEVER on. Can't sit inside because feels like a sauna

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    Good prices, good service, very tasty food. Had a nice variety of options. Not much seating indoors.

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    Oyamel

    3.8(3.5k reviews)
    0.5 miPenn Quarter
    $$

    Boss pulled up and said "we're going to Oyamel" and that was the right call. Weekday lunch, Penn…read moreQuarter, reservation secured because this place does not slow down for anybody. Pitcher of margaritas for the table: smooth, rich, not too strong. Exactly what a group lunch needs without turning into a whole situation. The guacamole is terrific and they'll adjust the spice level to your liking, which is a small thing that goes a long way when you're feeding a whole office with different tolerances. The tacos are built on house-made masa tortillas and you can taste that they care. I did the Pollo à la Parrilla and the Chilito de Res. Both landed. The beef especially, slow-braised and seasoned like they meant it. This is a José Andrés restaurant, so you already know the room has energy. If you're in the District and haven't made this a regular stop, fix that.

    My favorite thing was the chips and salsa. Quite tasty. Chips seemed very fresh and salsa was super…read moretasty and smoky flavored. Ceviche was a laughable portion size. And it served with no extra tostada or chips. Or nearly this wouldn't be an issue when there is it unlimited supply of chips, but even though I'm sitting at the bar the chips were not plentiful. The beef mole tasted good but the beef was tough and not especially warm when it came out. It was good but it was not great.

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    El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria - Fajita El Sol

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    4.1(779 reviews)
    0.4 miShaw, Downtown
    $$

    This place hit the spot, even toddler approved! We ordered take out and it was prepared pretty…read morequickly. The menu is quite extensive, it took us longer to decide on what we wanted. I got the nachos, my husband got tacos, and we got a chicken quesadilla for our toddler. The nachos were PILED with toppings and so colorful - even in a take out container is looked beautiful. They were SO tasty, very full of flavor and spice. My husband said the tacos were delicious and our toddler actually ate a lot of the quesadilla. Win all around. Highly recommend!

    In town for the week, tried to get into Unconventional Diner for brunch...a backup was needed. We…read moreventured down a few blocks looking for anything and found El Sol. Fair sized joint with a smallish patio out front. Having perused the menu on the way, I was looking to try something just beyond "staple of cheap Mexican." Sadly, we were presented with brunch menus, so it was a breakfast burrito for me and the breakfast tacos for her. I was remarkably hungry, so the burrito was eaten (and quickly). But truth be told, it's standard Mexican fare made with breakfast ingredients. No more description necessary - you've had this before and you'll have it again. The service was marginally lackluster- if you're not in a big party, you might get shuffled down in prioritization (or at least I thought we were...once ready to leave I did the 'fidget with credit card' trick to get the staff to close us out. It took frustratingly long. All in all, if I lived in the neighborhood, this would be my cheap Mexican place and more out of convenience than culinary merit.

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    dLeña - Pork Belly** and Short Rib**

    dLeña

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Came last night before a comedy show at the Capital One Arena and OMG...10/10 hands down I have no…read morenotes. We went in right as they opened, on a Friday at 5 pm, and there was already a line! The reservations were full, but we were offered a seat either at the bar or outside. Luckily it was a beautiful day so we took a seat outside. They started us off with a sweet hibiscus flavored juice as a palate cleanser which was super refreshing. The left side of the menu had appetizers and shareables, while the right side had entrees. We ordered the short rib tacos, pork belly, wagyu empanadas, and seafood enchiladas. Everything had a beautiful bright orange sauce on it and made it look like it would be spicy but it wasn't! I think it's their signature guajillo sauce and it was VERY good, super creamy. Seafood enchiladas: This was my fav. Might have been because it was extremely hungry and it was my first bite. Definitely best when eaten warm, as the cheese is gooiest and the seafood inside is hot. I wasn't sure how the salad was going to be but it added a perfect refreshing and acidity to balance out the creamy sauce. Wagyu empanadas: Much gooey-er and cheesier than expected, but also a hit! Came with a decent amount of beef inside. Comes with the orange sauce and a chimichurri, which I think was a good idea because given how cheesy and creamy the filling already was, the chimichurri was a nice balance as well. Pork belly: Melts as soon as you cut into it. The Asian in me low key wanted a giant bowl of rice with this so that I could soak up all the sauce and veggies. Pretty fatty so if you're not a fan of that you might not like this. Short rib tacos: These were loaded, not with meat but with tons of crunchy topping (maybe fried carrots?) Could have done with slightly less crunch but overall still good. The orange sauce on the bottom had a peanuty flavor which I thought added a unique kick. Also, we were surprised at how quickly the food came out. We were in and out in under an hour. Our server Rebecca was also extremely nice. Will def be back if in the area. Highly recommend all around!

    This rating is for the brunch and the brunch only... I have to be completely honest about this for…read moreanyone planning on going for brunch. The service was ok, we had to tell our server we weren't seeing him enough, there's a 2 hour limit and we weren't getting a chance to order more drinks. After that he kept the drinks coming. WARNING! You DO NOT get to choose what items you want from the ayce brunch menu, they bring every single dish out and they do it at a pace that you barely get a chance to enjoy anything. Every dish is loaded with fillers and barely any meat. Every dish has a similar flavor of chilli, lime and cilantro. I say this with the upmost respect to this restaurant, the only good thing about the brunch were the churros and they don't give you that until you're ready to leave. The chicken and waffles were almost good but the sauce on the chicken with the waffle just ruins it. The steak and eggs were ok and you only get a 1oz piece of steak. Birria tacos were just ok and the fish taco was ok. Everything else was not worth it. A lot of items went to waste. If we could've chose exactly what we wanted, it might have been better. This would also add to why the service did not start off well because our server gave us our first drink and left. After that, every item from the brunch menu were just getting dropped off by food runners. It became overwhelming. We didn't even have room on the table for all of that. Then we also had to ask for new plates because we did not want to mix the flavors of every dish. The drinks were also not good, I had margaritas for my drink of choice and they are so sour and filled with cheap tequila... respectfully for 70$ a person you're better off ordering à la carte. The restaurant is beautiful though, great for pictures and the food is colorful as well but the flavors are just not that good and you're ultimately paying for a bunch of food that you don't really even want nor enjoy. I really hope they adjust this because I heard it was 10x better in the past.

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    Mi Vida

    4.0(232 reviews)
    0.4 miPenn Quarter
    $$$

    Worked a full day, and didn't eat lunch. I was looking for a nearby Happy Hour. I found this one…read moreonline, and that their HH started at 3. Perfect timing! This is Directly across from the Chinatown Metro, F /7th St NW. TACO Tuesdays, are $4.50 on HH (compared to $6 HH tacos) I tried the Pescado (fish) and Camarones (Shrimp). The Shrimp was the BEST!!! I also ended up getting 2 ALITAS ($2 each) Marinated wings. SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD! And the DE LA CASA ($8) good! and Ponche De Lola ($8) Refreshing!! Tables outside. Bar was clean. Hostess was very nice! Bartender was helpful and nice, answered all of my questions I will be back!

    We were here to celebrate one of our friend's birthday. Glad we reserved the time around the…read moreWizards game as this place wasn't crowded much as the game was going on. Parking can be hard to find in the area during the game days. I recommend taking the metro or bike if you live in DC. The ambiance was great. The service was great as well. The server recommended some of her favorite apps to start with. Highly recommend the freshly made quac and hot salsa with the chips. So good. One of the best hot salsa in the city. For entrees I ordered the chicken fajita and my husband ordered the birria tacos. The tacos did not come with the sauce. We thought the birria tacos was suppose to come with the sauce. When we asked the server she said you have to order it separately. Well that's mostly why I am giving them 4 stars and also the chicken in my fajita was pretty dry. I had to dip it in the hot salsa to make it nice and juicy.

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    Jaleo

    Jaleo

    3.8(2.7k reviews)
    0.5 miPenn Quarter
    $$$

    I've eaten here several times now and each time everything, food, wine selection, service, and…read moreambiance, was on point.

    I met up with a few friends here after attending the nearby escape room…read more Jaleo has been on my list for a long time. I love Jose Andres and have been to a couple of his restaurants. The restaurant was packed. So for sure get a reservation if you can. First things first, the restaurant is beautiful. The art, the menus, the ambiance. Just a really great hangout spot. Our server was really knowledgeable and friendly. As for the food , unfortunately, i didn't have anything that blew me away. My mini hamburger/Ibérico de bellota mini hamburguesa was actually my favorite item. Very juicy and flavorful. Though $13.00 for one slider was a bit much. My least favorite was the rabbit confit with apricot puree/Conejo en salmorejo con puré de albaricoques. I was excited about this because I can't recall the last time I've ever had rabbit but I think it was the texture of the puree that took away from the dish. Coming in at the middle was the seafood paella. I know it's one of the restaurants headlining menu items but I found the seasoning inconsistent. The rice seemed a bit salty and the shrimp was pretty bland. Combining it to balance it out didn't yield the flavor I was hoping for. Weirdly enough, if I went back and the table ordered it again, I definitely wouldn't mind but probably wouldn't get it myself unless my companions were interested. All in all, I'm not opposed to trying other items on the menu should I know anyone who would like to visit though I can't say it hooked me enough for me to go on my own accord

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    Mi Vida - Carnitas Tacos with black beans and rice- DELICIOUS!

    Mi Vida

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Mi Vida is located along the Wharf, with tons of outdoor and indoor spaces…read more I went with a hungry group of 8 and started with their guac and small plates/apps. We ordered their "most popular apps" for 5 which came with tamales, croquettes, empanadas, deviled eggs, oranges, and fried pork rinds (chips?). The serving size was definitely enough for our group, so I'd only order this for an actual group of 5 if you weren't eating anything else. I had their pork tacos as an entree and tried their carne asada. Both were satisfying but neither stood out. Overall, I'd say this place is a safe place to dine - you know the service will be good and the food will be solid. I wouldn't say that their dishes stand out, but I also mainly tried their basic items.

    I really wanted to love Mi Vida because the atmosphere is beautiful and the decor is stunning. At…read morenight, it has such a lively vibe and the service has always been wonderful! I'm giving it 3 stars because the food just hasn't hit for me as much as I hoped. The first time we went, I tried the birria and tacos de pescado. I wasn't a fan of the sauce on the fish tacos, it kind of took away my appetite after a few bites. I had my boyfriend try them (he thought I was being dramatic), and he immediately agreed something was off, though his tacos were great. We went again another time and ordered 3 or 4 things, but the chicken tasted a bit old, which was disappointing. I'd still be open to trying it again in the future, but right now it sits at just okay for me. A cute place for drinks though!

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    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    4.6(2.9k reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown
    $$

    We came here for dinner and made a reservation ahead of time to make sure we had a table, though it…read morelooked like they also offer walk-in bar seating. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious, especially the dessert! We were visiting a friend who recommended this spot, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, but even with a full house, it was still easy to have a conversation at the table. Overall, a great dining experience and a place we'd happily return to.

    This place is a solid 3.5 stars but doesn't hit a 4 because the main dishes were underwhelming…read more We came here on a Monday night and it was pretty busy. They have good drink options which was nice for a group which all had different tastes. We started with appetizers, including the chicken empanadas, the tuna tacos, and ceviche sampler. The chicken empanadas were good, if not particularly memorable. But had a nice crunch on the shell and the inside had a nice savory flavor and not dry. The tuna tacos, which didn't have the most appetizing color, was also tasty. The tuna was tender and balanced well with the crispy shell. The ceviche sampler was also delicious, each one having a different flavor profile. I liked the tigre de leche the best in terms of the acidity and brightness. I just wish the ceviche had some kind of vessel to eat it with. One of the ceviche had plantain chips which was nice but I wanted more. Without it, the texture is just one note. For the main dishes, we got the lomo saltado and the aji de gallina which are two, iconic Peruvian dishes. Both were just meh. The aji was the better of the two. The sauce was flavored well with the creaminess of the sauce not overwhelming the garlic and tumeric flavors. But the rice was SUPER dry, almost crunchy. The lomo saltado was even worse. The beef was overly cooked, some pieces were very sinewy and chewy. It was also overly salty and the veggie to meat ratio heavily favored the veggies and made the dish feel cheap. Overall, it was fine but given the options for Peruvian in DC, not sure this deserves 4 stars+.

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