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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This place is going to be a staple for us. We came here specifically for their brunch. Everything across the board was absolutely insane. We knew we were in for a good one when the chips by themselves were perfect. I have never seen a verde Bloody Mary and I'm here for it. I love Shakshuka but the fact they had Mole Shakshuka was awesome. The service was excellent and the interior was so cute with it all being a light shade of pink and white. It was a little pricey for Mexican food but it was honestly that amazing I don't care as you feel you are truly paying for higher quality which I would take anyday. read more

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Stopped by for breakfast. Huevos con Mole was fantastic. Good coffee as well. Worth the visit

Great margs, great food and really friendly and attentive service! Love the atmosphere here. Keep coming back with more and more family to make more and more happy memories! read more

Wonderful experience. Lovely staff. Not kidding some of the BEST Mexican influenced restaurants. Recommend highly.

This place is phenomenal. It actually reminds me of oxomoco which is insane. Every menu item is well thought out and u love the Asian twist on things. read more

This was one of the best meals I've had in awhile. We started with the lobster tacos and the meatballs -- I don't have a photo of the meatballs, but you cannot miss them. They were made with pork and Iberico ham in a tomato based sauce with almond. The tacos were perfectly executed and so elevated. The service was great. The sundae was the perfect end to a perfect meal -- the best both my and my partner have ever had. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Excellent food and ambiance!!! Its hard to find great mexican in NYC but this place definitely checks all the boxes. The margs are super tasty as well read more

Hands down the best mexican restaurant in the UES. Food is so incredibly good it's hard to pick a favorite but sushi, lobster birria, carne asada and chicken with corn are to die for. Desserts and drinks are also amazing!! I came with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and the service was incredible, the staff members are doing an incredible job, they made us feel so good and welcomed thank you to the lovely manager, servers and everyone at soledad for making us have a very pleasant and fun night i'm sure we will be back very soon read more

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Came in a few days back, the place looked clean. It took over 45 minutes for our food to be made which I was upset about. The chilie relleno was pretgy good. The price were on point, not too bad. Its worth checking out. I'll come back and hopefully service is quicker. read more

Love everything about this little gem. Go try it! Drinks and food were creative and delicious! Adorable restaurant with welcoming staff.

New restaurant in my neighborhood. I had brunch outside as I had my dog with me. There are just a couple of tables and chairs in front of the restaurant. The Huevos Rancheros was full of flavor and the carrot cake Tres Leches was delicious. I also tried the Verde Bloody Maria - it had a kick but was very refreshing. The service was very attentive. It's a little on the pricey side but well worth the $$$. read more

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Very expensive - my duck mole was close to 40 and you can hardly find an entree under 30. My take - overpriced

Wanted to check out this new spot in the neighborhood. Was literally still undergoing construction last time I walked by over a month ago. Has that new, elevated look. Fun atmosphere - busy on a Thursday night, good music. Would definitely recommend securing reservations as it's a small busy restaurant. Drinks were tasty. Food was overall delicious but pricy. $27 for two lobster biria tacos and $22 for two short rib + steak tacos are very expensive, but they were two of the best tacos I've ever had. The idea of lobster birria is very unique and came with a good portion of tasty lobster. The meat tacos were incredibly tender and flavorful, my mouth is watering thinking about them. The branzino was perfectly cooked and came with a nice spicy salsa that paired beautifully with it. The only disappointment was the chocolate mousse, which I strongly recommend you avoid; it was more of a dry chocolate cake, but at least the caramel, nuts, and accompaniments were good. Servers checked on us frequently and gave good advice about the menu. I plan on coming back here when friends come to visit. read more

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I had a wonderful time here at Soledad. The food is super fresh and tastes like home. The staff is also very welcoming and relaxed. The ambiance is cozy and warm. 5 stars. read more

Love the ambiance and the food. What a bright space full of Mexican energetic life. The food is so delicious. Will return for a longer visit when not in a rush. read more

My second visit to Soledad. My wife has been there since our 1st visit. Soledad has been popular since its opening about 2 months ago. We were fortunate to snag a table last minute. Every dish that we've had has been unique and full of wonderful flavors. Soledad serves elevated Mexican cuisine. Prices are elevated too, but well worth it. Appetizers run about $20 and entrees are around $30 to $40. Even though virtually every seat was occupied, service is attentive, friendly and professional. Our water glasses were filled regularly, dishes are served at a nice pace and cleared quickly. Decor is attractive, clean and simple. Despite the hard surfaces, noise levels were not bad. Strongly recommend Soledad and hope that more great restaurants open on the UES. read more

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The appetizers (guacamole and chips, and tuna tortilla) were spectacular. The lomo saltado was a bit too fatty for me, and not much acidity to cut through it since it came with french fries. Nonetheless I would eat it again! The service was great and the ambiance was beautiful. I love the design. read more

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Made reservation and canceled 3 days before the reservation date, but was charged a cancelation fee! Can't even contact the restaurant BECAUSE THEIR PHONE NUMBER IS NON-WORKING! Is that how your business makes money, by scamming people? read more

We were waiting for so long to see what opened up at this location and the wait was so worth it! Delicious! The branzino dish, meatballs, and churros sundae were SO good. So well balanced and not too salty. read more

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Went to Soledad for my second visit last night and it was as good, if not better, as the first! Had a few repeat dishes (guacamole, mushroom soup, tuna tiradito) and introduced some new ones - the famous lobster tacos and the carnitas entree. I'm dairy free, and they were able to make the lobster tacos with no cheese for me. Absolutely unbelievable, an easy favorite. The carnitas main was delicious and fun to make the lettuce wrap tacos. Drinks were fantastic, service excellent, and the ambiance on a Saturday night couldn't be beat. Can't wait to come again and again! read more

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Great service, food and ambiance! A great place for a date night but it was busy:) the reservations is a nice read more

Soledad - Lobster tacos, ribs, meatballs - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Great refined upscale Mexican restaurant! We had the branzino, enchiladas, meatballs, and churros sundae. The branzino and churro sundae were to die for, and the meatballs and enchiladas were very good as well. The churro sundae had creme bruleed bananas, fresh whipped cream with caramel, fresh churros, and caramel flavored icecream. It was honestly one of the best desserts we had. The price might seem high but is fair for the quality of the food (casual upscale). We don't drink alcohol, so the tab came out to ~$60/pp with tip for 2 entrees, an appetizer, and dessert. Everything was very flavorful, fresh, and bright without being too salty. read more

We had a great experience at Solidad. The service was fantastic. My wife and I shared the Enchiladas and Chile Relleno. Of the two the Enchiladas were better. Definitely make a reservation and consider eating outside as it gets loud inside. read more

We dined at Soledad several times in 2024 but had not made it here in 2025 until last night. So glad we did. We were warmly welcomed and sat at our table a few minutes early. Service was great and here is an example. My sister in law does not like very spicy food and asked a question about how spicy the shrimp dish was. Our waitress said she would check with the chef and be back very soon. She came back with a small bowl of the sauce which my sister in law was able to taste and it was delicious and perfect so she ordered the dish which was great. Wow, that doesn't happen too often in a restaurant when you ask a question. Our drinks were excellent and a house margarita at $16 is priced well in today's market in a restaurant like Soledad. The guacamole app was very good although we wished it were a bit bigger. The meatballs app was unbelievably delicious. The duck carnitas as a main was absolutely outstanding with that unique mole flavor. The menu at Soledad is quite unique and genuine relative to other Mexican restaurants and reminds me when I was in Mexico off the beaten path up the East Cape. Our churro desert also excellent. Can't wait to return to Soledad and it will be soon read more

A small, but first-class operation most welcome on grungy 2nd Avenue. Had brunch there Sunday. Food, ambiance and service were excellent. I plan to be a regular. read more

Excellent meal! Started with the ensalada soledad, an great salad, fresh and bright flavors. For main courses, we had the Berkshire pork carnitas and Duck carnitas. Both were excellent, bold flavors without being overpowering. You could really see the care that was put into creating each dish. The chocolate mousse/cake dessert was outstanding, again you could see someone really worked to create an original dish here. Cocktails were great, and so was the service. We'll definitely be back! read more

This place is a gem to have in the neighborhood! I've been here now probably 5 times and it's consistently good both for lunch/brunch and dinner. The food is delicious, drinks are good and the service is genuinely nice. The decor is bright and airy and it's an all around a pleasant dining experience. read more

Just an excellent experience top to bottom. Service was top notch, super attentive, welcoming, and informative - and most importantly the food was delicious!! We had the Guacamole, Pato Con Mole, Milanesa, and Carrot Cake. I would order these all again if not for the fact that I'd miss out on trying the rest of the menu. We will definitely be back! read more

This is a fantastic addition to the UES fine dining scene. We had the Corunda, the shrimp tacos, and the Albondigas. We also tried the Mezcalita de Cereza and Soledad cocktails. Everything was refined and delicious, and the service was very attentive. The atmosphere is calm, beautifully lit, and inviting. Would definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion! read more

Over priced and over rated. Another restaurant attempting to try to sell gourmet food that is mediocre at best. Just go to any other reasonably priced Mexican restaurant like Mole and you will be much better off read more

Wow. If you're looking for good Mexican food, it's right here! Elevated but still classic.

Wow. The food is incredible! We almost ordered everything. Don't miss the duck carnitas, lobster birria, pasta seca, tuna tiradito, crane asada, meatballs. We'll be back! read more

Absolutely fantastic-delicious food with complex flavors, reasonable price and great portions. Recommend looking at some sides too-the potatoes were delicious!! And churros sundae...come on you can't say no. Great service as well. read more

So excited to have another restaurant in our neighborhood. They have best chips and guacamole I've ever tasted! It is worth it to go for just that alone. The food and drinks were amazing too. You can tell they use high quality fresh ingredients. I love the aesthetic and everyone that works there is really accommodating. read more

As soon as we walked into the place it just had a very good vibe. The food was delicious. I had stuffed poblano peppers with vegetables and crunchy shrimp tacos. Everything was delicious! The guacamole was so fresh! Spicy margaritas were tasty as well! Definitely going to plan a mom's night there! read more

The interior and ambiance of this new restaurant are a pleasant surprise to the neighborhood. The server was very good - pleasant, patient and no attitude. While the food was very good, not amazing, the prices are too high for the amount of food. For example, the duck while tasty came with "plantains" aka maduros, yet there were two tiny (half-inch) slices of plantain on the plate. The short rib taquito appetizer was also very good, yet skimpy on the short rib. The albóndigas themselves could have had more taste, but the sauce helped the cause, but, yet again a bit skimpy for the price. All in all, the service and ambiance both great, but they could do better with the food to compensate for the price. Please step it up. read more

Delicious food and cocktails! Great spot for high-end Mexican food. We had the Soledad cocktail and the mezcalita de cereza, both of which were well balanced and interesting. For food, we shared the guacamole, albondigas, dorados de camaron, and corunda, which was just enough for two people. Everything was great, but the corunda and albondigas were particular standouts. Service was very attentive and smooth, even though they're brand new. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Went to Soledad with my boyfriend and we both agreed this one of the best meals we've had in NYC. The flavors were incredible, drinks were strong, and the service was top notch! The Lobster Birria tacos are a MUST order. We already can't wait to go back! read more