I would consider this place one of my top new finds. We came for brunch, but I am excited to also come back for dinner. A couple of tips: - Call and make a reservation. The place isn't too big. - Get the breakfast burrito! - Treat yourself to one of their brunch cocktails. They are a great deal and great quality. read more

Soledad - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

What came first the good review or the crowd? Every day a quiet eatery turns into a new hotspot over night, and hopefully this new favorite in the UES doesn't befall the same fate. The La chica drink was refreshing but was on the spicier side, while the margarita al pastor felt like a signature drink you must order. Green drinks are in, and I'm now on the hunt for any cocktail that has a cucumber base or cilantro garnish to it. The food was worth the money. The appetizer of guacamole was large but pretty run of the mill, while the Pato de Mole was a rich and complex standout on the menu and did not disappoint. A nice balance of sweet, savory, spicy, bitter, and smoky all at once. The Enchiladas Soledad was also well received. The salsa verde was delicious and felt like a perfect version of the tangy green sauce we all know and love. The enchiladas melted in your mouth. The lettuce was a fun addition to break up flavors in between bites and gave the meal an added element of cohesion. I wish we were hungry enough for dessert but there wasn't a chance after those delicious meals. The wait staff was attentive and described the meals with care. We were very happy overall and will keep this gem in our rotation until the masses find out about our find. read more

My family has been here before and told me to give it a try. Upon entering it is well lit and the decor is very calming. It almost felt like a mini vacay! Isabela was our hostess, waitress and bartender! She did very well in all areas! The guacamole is amazing! We had to orders and I alsos had with my bowl! Each time the guacamole was better than the last batch! The margaritas were also delicious! Everyone was happy with the flavor and presentation of their food! I will return! read more

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Food and drinks were amazing but the price is very high for what you get. $22 for two beef tacos & $28 for two lobster tacos is kind of insane. Service was good and vibe is great but it's definitely a spot for when you're wanting to splurge. read more

Soledad - Tacos de Costilla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Food is always great and fresh, the margaritas are awesome, never change, service was great thank you Rafael and Jorge. The ambience is always nice , will be back again. read more

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I had breakfast at Soledad last week, and I adored it. It's a charming Mexican restaurant named for chef/owner Julian Medina's grandmother, who was from Michoacán. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and I lucked out that I was going to be in the neighborhood on a Friday morning and could stop by for breakfast. I started with a café de olla (a delicious Mexican coffee treat with orange and canela) and a fresh grapefruit juice. I ordered their huevos con mole shakshuka (baked eggs, mole poblano, plaintains, crema, and queso fresco), which was rich and delicious. I really wish I'd had room for a pastry dessert (hibiscus concha filled with blueberry cream? a churro-ssant? a corn pistachio cake? Mexican shortbread cake?), but sadly was too full. The cafe is charming - pretty and comfortable - and the service was great. I'd happily return for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! read more

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This review is for Soledad, a Latin restaurant right here in my neighborhood--and I'm so glad I finally went. I've walked past Soledad so many times, and it always catches your eye. It's cute, it's quaint, and everything is pink... which immediately had me because I am very much a pink girl. I'd been wanting to try it for a while, so one day my cousin and I decided to do a little drinks + appetizers moment, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint. We started with the crispy carnita sushi, which was delicious and such a fun appetizer. I also ordered the lobster burrito tacos, which were really good. My cousin got tacos as well (forgive me, I can't remember which ones), but everything we tried hit. For drinks, I had a coconut mojito--so refreshing--and my cousin went with a flavored margarita that was also really good. For dessert (because obviously), we split the churro sundae and the tres leches cake. Both were delicious and worth it. I finished things off with a cappuccino, which honestly surprised me in the best way--it was really good and a perfect ending. Now let's talk about the ambience, because this is where Soledad really shines. The vibe is giving Miami meets New York--upscale but still casual. The velvet high-top booths, the inviting bar, the decor, the china... everything just feels intentional and good. It's intimate without being stuffy, which makes it perfect for date night or a girls' night, but I could also see families enjoying it too. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the overall vibe was just right. They serve breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, so it's definitely a versatile spot. And yes--it is very picturesque. If you want to get your Instagram or TikTok content, this is absolutely the place, and the bonus is that the food actually tastes good too. I'll definitely be going back. Good vibes, good food, great atmosphere--Soledad is a win. read more

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Stopped by Soledad to grab take out of lunch tacos! Hubby really wanted the fish tacos. So we got that, plus the picanha, and chicken tacos and the burrito. We liked the tacos. The chicken was quite dry so will likely stick to the beef next time. Always with tacos, it must always be eaten warm. Because I got take out, it definitely took the ommph out of the tacos. However we will definitely go back to dine in next time. read more

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This was such a lovely place and the food was delicious. I need to come again to try their other food items. The interior decor is cozy, cute, and elegant. And the staff are super nice. I ordered the concha pancakes, which come in three stacked pancakes with an assortment of strawberries and blueberries, topped with butter. On the side is a berry syrup that is both sweet and tarte. The pancakes are dense and very filling, I was struggling to finish it all. They were exquisite and I still think about them. Highly recommend if you are looking for a refreshing pancake! read more

Soledad - Concha Pancakes - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped in for happy hour, 4-6pm M-F, which is amazing. Small bites/ tacos and $10 drinks. I mainly chose this spot for the bar. I loved the look of the bar area. Decent sized dining area, warm inviting colors, long bar area upon entry.. Heavy variety of tequila. The drinks were well made. Staff were warm and welcoming. Things were timely. I'll have to stop in another time for the food. The back area looks like a nice intimate dinner spot. I'll go again for that. read more

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Came here for a few weeks ago and loved it! I think it's relatively new to the area but I would definitely come back again! For a Tuesday evening it was pretty lively which bodes well for its popularity I think. Despite being busy, the service was efficient and staff members were friendly! We tried a few different items including the tuna tartar tacos, ensalada de verano, enchiladas soledad, pato con mole (duck carnitas), and pasta seca. I have to say the tacos and enchiladas were my favorite but there's so much more on the menu we didn't get to try. For a group of 5 people this was a good amount of food though I'm sure we could have finished another entree if we tried. Will definitely return in the future! read more

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Loved everything I ate here! I would definitely recommend the branzino, but everything was amazing. The restaurant was also very cute and would be perfect for a girls night or date night read more

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Found this gem in Upper East Side thanks to fellow reviewers and I cannot say enough about the quality, ambience, and service at this place. Sat at the bar and enjoyed their happy hour menu - margaritas and veggie tacos. I was a little wary of veggie tacos (they don't have seafood ones on the happy hour menu) but was I in for a surprise - they were just melt in your mouth delicious! Perhaps the best tacos I've ever had (and I love my tacos). PS: Special shout out to the bartender Yobany - the spec adjustments he made for my margaritas were SPOT ON! Reasonably priced too - what a gem in this area... definitely coming back! read more

Came here for our Valentine's Day Dinner. We booked a reservation at 6:45pm, but arrived a tad bit earlier and they were kind enough to seat us. This place looks relatively new-ish, as you can tell with the decor. I'm a fan of how they optimized their seating with the high tables and leveraged the wall to add seating without adding extra chairs and making the walkways way too narrow. Big fan of that. With that said, we ordered their special Valentine's Day cocktail of sorts.... it was called a "Love Potion."..... I forget what was actually in it, but it tasted pretty damn good, not gonna lie. We then shared guac. It was awesome guac. They included a smaller chipotle-style dip on the side that complemented the chips and guac really well. Also enjoyed the chips as they were super fresh. While my better half ordered a Valentine's Day Special seafood dish, I found a way to order the Enchiladas Soledad vegetarian. That was really really good. It wasn't heavy, but I enjoyed because verde enchiladas are my favorite. We then ended the night with the Valentine's Day Special dessert. It was an orange cake of sorts. Also will note that the bathroom was very spacious and very clean. This was a great Valentine's Day Dinner indeed. Wonderful ambiance and even better food. read more

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One of the most inventive and delicious Mexican meals I've had in a long time. My favorite was the Tradito tuna, my husband loved the crispy rice carnitas and my son loved the meatballs which were very unique. For mains we had the pasta Dan Dan noodles (such complex flavors) and the perfectly executed duck mole read more

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Beautiful space with friendly staff on a rainy Sunday brunch. We loved the lunch menu plus the breakfast menu. Cocktails solid, small beer list, decent wines. We picked the Duck and the steak both were excellent but the duck won! Pineapple upside down cake was also good. Happy we tried it, an elevated authentic Mexican restaurant worth a visit anytime of day. read more

Soledad - Duck Mole at rear, steak front. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Tuna Tiradito was 10/10. Loved it. Chile relleno was 10/10. Great option for vegetarians. It might even be vegan. Churro sundae was 8/10. Good but not special if that makes sense. La chica cocktail was great, the Paloma cocktail was not. Will definitely go back to try more dishes. 100% recommend. read more

Soledad - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

My boyfriend planned dinner at Soledad last minute and he found a gem. We enjoyed the ambiance, the food, and the service so much that I am planning to come back very soon. Rafael was our waiter and he was stupendous! He recommended a couple of dishes and they all hit! You are definitely paying for what the food is worth. I am a foodie and I enjoyed every dish I tried here. I will be a regular and def bringing friends and family to try this amazing place. read more

Really interesting and tasty Mexican fusion dishes. Drinks excellent and service was personal and expert. Would go again for sure.

Upscale Mexican food and worth the price. Birria da Langosta - Lobster tacos birria style. Flavor was incredible. Wish I ate it slower to savor it. 5 out of 5. A+ Torta - chicken milanesa sandwich. Made perfectly including the bread. 5/5 Friends got the Huevos Rancheros and Tacos de Costilla. They both liked it read more

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Cannot say enough good things about this charming Mexican restaurant. Food is consistently great and service top notch. Tonight I had a minor issue with a take out order. I decided to call and let them know. Not only were they overly apologetic but the chef made an entire new order and also was happy to add our favorite tuna appetizer without charge to the new order. No questions asked. These are truly good people. Cannot recommend the food or the people working at this wonderful restaurant enough. Go! read more

not sure about this place have known Chef Medina for years but this place falls short. Food subpar and service non existent Anyway will keep going to La Toulouche which is fabulous read more

The food was pretty bland and definitely overpriced. I will say the carnitas sushi was very good, but this is a rare restaurant that I regretted going to Perhaps they are too focused on aesthetics and attracting the Instagram crowd read more

I had a nice dinner at Soledad the other evening! I think I was more pleased with what I ordered this time around than on my previous visit. The lomo saltado here is a real knockout. It's flavorful, tender and comes with great shoestring potatoes and tasty pecan rice. The guacamole and margarita are also good choices. They were consistently good on all of my visits. I would consider this one of my go to Mexican restaurants however I find the prices to be a little high and the fact that they have a grade pending rating to be upsetting. I wish I had known about the grade pending before I made my reservation. read more

Soledad - Lomo Saltado - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Everything we ate was phenomenal. I would go back and try more things on the menu. The staff were super helpful with recommendations. You MUST get the meatballs as an app and the churro sundae!! read more

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I tried the chilaquiles and a chocolate concha. The chilaquiles were pretty typical, with a pretty tart salsa verde and a fried egg. The concha was really good though - crumbly bread with a not too sweet chocolate cream filling. I paid about $25 total after tax and tip for both, which was pretty reasonable. read more

This place is new in my neighborhood! When you walk past, you were drawn to the simple, blush pink exterior, and the moody and quaint interior. The service is grade for a small restaurant, they seem to be very booked, and it is quite difficult to get a table last minute. Unless you go during off hours. The food was great a range of dishes that are Michoacan style, Mexican. I really appreciate the twist on some traditional dishes. read more

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Must try: Birria de Langosta and Enchilada Soledad! Why: Lobster birria tacos were delish! Inside had buttery lobster chunks with Mexican cheese, aioli, salsa verde, in a corn tortilla, and you can dip in the consomme. Loved the chicken Enchiladas too because that Salsa Verde was something else! We started with Chips and Guac plus roasted tomato chipotle salsa. I like my salsa medium and they brought an extra spicy hot one for my friend. Chips came out nice and warm too. We also had the Ensalada Soledad, which was refreshing. It came with lettuce, beets, avocado, dill, queso, pistachios, with a grilled pineapple-sherry vinaigrette. We also both got cocktails, which we enjoyed sipping on throughout the meal! Notes: new restaurant on the UES! Charming and subtle exterior with delightful spacious interior. Many tables, booth, and bar seating. I dig the decor, the light pink marble, and plants. The small flowers on each table were fresh and beautiful - good date spot. The service was super! 3 workers greeted us when we walked in. Throughout the meal, various workers came to check in, refill water, and grab our empty plates. All the workers were friendly, helpful, and attentive. The bathroom was amazing too - clean, roomy, and scented when you walk in. Love the soap too - smells nice! All around fantastic dining experience! It's a fancy Mexican restaurant with smaller portions but it's packed with great flavors and has an awesome ambiance. read more

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This is a must go place on the UES. The whole restaurant is perfection from the aesthetics to the perfectly curated menu. I went for brunch on a rainy day and was able to walk in and get a seat. The mole shakshuka was the reason we came to this place in the first and WOW it was like nothing I've had before. Even the chips and salsa were phenomenal. The huevos rancho was incredible as well. This restaurant is a place where the food justifies the price. The interior of this place would make for a great girls brunch or small event. Looking forward to going back. read more

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New spot in the UES and it's a fantastic spot to get dinner for date night or with friends. I came here with friends on this occasion, whom had been here before and recommended this spot. The food is amazing and service is fantastic. We split a variety of dishes. Tacos de Costilla ($22) - Braised beef short ribs and prime skirt steak, comte cheese costra, charred habanero salsa. Comes with two tacos. Birria de Langosta ($27) - Lobster birria tacos Mexican cheese, corn tortilla, togarashi aioli, salsa verde, consomme. This is a must get. It's freakin delicious. Also comes with two tacos. Pasta Seca ($38) - Dan Dan Mexican noodles with jumbo shrimp, longaniza, peanut butter chipotle sauce, and sautéed Mexican greens. This is a very playful take on Dan Dan Noodles with a Mexican twist and they pulled it off nicely. Pato con Mole ($38) - Duck carnitas, sweet plantains, Mexican rice, Soledad Mole, and sunny side up duck egg. A good duck dish with their signature sauce. Carne Asada ($42) - Prime skirt steak, smashed pee wee potatoes chilaquiles style, Poblanos rajas and corn, corn tortillas. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening and was seated right away without a reservation. The waitress was very accommodating. Few tables outdoor and plenty of seating indoor. Fairly new restaurant. Delicious twist on Mexican food. Plenty of options for vegetarians, Would highly recommend the veggie enchilada and Chile relleno. Absolutely delicious cocktails. read more

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We had our anniversary (50) dinner at Soledad. The server, staff were very attentive. Food was very good. Tasted fresh. We will return soon. read more

Great service and food. Warm, charming, cozy ambiance. Could tell a lot of regulars. Suggest you make reservations. read more

Such a great spot and exactly what the UES needed! I've been dying to try this spot ever since I heard it opened, and it definitely lived up to the glowing reviews! I've been here twice now, and am definitely keeping it as a go-to spot for myself, and to recommend to friends! I got to albondigas the first time I came, and then got the tacos de costilla the 2nd time, and both were very delicious! The tortilla chips + guac are also very good and taste so fresh and homemade! The decor is super cute inside, and the ambience is really nice and contributes to the positive experience that you are bound to have when visiting! read more

All the above! Food,service, Ambiance without a doubt will have me back many a times. Margaritas were devilishly strongish. and delish. read more

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I've been here before and the food and drink was delicious. However, my second time, we were rushed out and it literally felt a bit unsavory as they literally placed the check before my colleague had even finished her drink and food. The waitress basically hurried us out. Really disappointed for an after-hours work meal. read more

The food at Soledad is DELICIOUS!!!!! So fresh, interesting and tasty. The space is so lovely and the cocktails are also great. Such an amazing addition to this neighborhood. GO!!! read more

amazing food amazing service. The conchas are insane and the duck carnitas with mole are to die for. I'll be back xx read more

Soledad - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Lobster birria tacos were great with the consommé. All entrees felt very homely. Great spot for pictures on the UES. read more

Soledad - Birria de langosta - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so good! It's perfect for a date night, or celebration meal. I had the duck carnitas and still dream of them. Literally so good. I went with my partner and we didn't have a reservation, but got lucky on a Tuesday night and they sat us in at a perfect table where we could watch the people passing outside. I don't think there is a bad table in the place. Also drinks were fire, I had a cocktail and my partner got wine. Now that I am writing this, I want to go back. If you are trying to decide if you want to try this place, do it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Soledad - chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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