This was our second time eating here, and once again, they did not disappoint. The first time we…read morecame, I had the chilaquiles for brunch, and they were really good. What surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the food because I wasn't necessarily expecting such traditional Mexican flavors. But honestly, one of the best ways to judge a Mexican restaurant is by the salsa--and their salsa is seriously good. On our second visit, I ordered the carne asada plate, and my wife got the beef fajitas. Let me start with the carne asada: the flavors were authentic, the meat was delicious, and the handmade tortillas were a standout. They were so soft and fresh that I honestly think they were one of the reasons I kept going back for another bite. Everything just worked together. I also tried my wife's beef fajitas, and they had some really good, bold flavors. The vegetables, beef, and seasoning all came together really well. Overall, we've really enjoyed both experiences here. Great Mexican flavors, fresh handmade tortillas, excellent salsa, and food that feels authentic and full of flavor. We'll definitely be back.

After watching a movie at The Regal, a buddy and I decided to eat here for Sunday Brunch. The…read moreplace had a nice authenic Mexican atmosphere and was quite busy so I figured this place was good. I ordered the carnita plate and my friend ordered the asada plate with enchiladas. The complimentary chips were tasty and the green salsa was one of the best salsas I've ever had. However, the red salsa was kinda disappointing. So my carnitas came out with a bed of Spanish rice which was nice and fluffy but the beans were kinda salty. The carnitas were juicy and they served a good amount so I took the left over home. The service was good, and there's one more thing I forgot to mention and that's the homemade tortillas. They were way too thick. Other than that, I'd come here again and try some other dishes.

Food and drinks are great, the servers are always very friendly. The table side guacamole is the…read morebest.

The wait staff was friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, the portions generous, and the…read morewhole overall "vibe" of the restaurant was perfect for our needs! So happy to be able to pop into a local restaurant after a long hike with old friends visiting from the east coast! The salty chips and cold beer were the best way to start!

100 out of 10, can recommend!…read more Dine LA brought us in the door. The impeccable vibes of the (deceptively large!) restaurant, chill live music performance on the patio, the varied regular menu, plus our server and Chef Erik convinced us to try more. I've got no regrets. It's easy to have a great time here if you bring good company, and to have a great meal. Located in a nice part of town, as well, if you want to take a post-meal stroll. Dine LA was a promotion that ran from 08/14 to 08/28 and it was $45 per person, not including tax or tip and each person selected four items from a pre-determined menu. We had: - Patatas Bravas (diced roasted potatoes drizzled with garlic and red pepper aioli) - Albondigas (moroccan spiced beef and pork chorizo meatballs in tomato sauce topped with manchego cheese) - Berenjana Frita (breaded eggplant topped with honey) - Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (creamy croquettes of chicken and serrano ham) - Champiñones y Trufas (sauteed mushrooms, truffle oil, garlic, cream sherry, bread crumbs and chives) - Gambas al Ajillo (white shrimp cooked in mojo de ajo, butter, grilled bread) - Churros con Chocolate (churros with chocolate dipping sauce) I closed my eyes in delight and felt like weeping during several 'first bites' of these dishes. Is this really how Spaniards dine? I'd order everything again and then some. The eggplant, mushrooms, and potatoes were a standout. Everything is so balanced with sweet and savory in each bite, though. Those are smaller items part of the special offerings, and you can order off the regular menu, so we had: - Pulpo Casa Córdoba from the tapas del mar menu (tender sherry-braised spanish octopus served atop potato pavé with smoked paprika aioli, olive oil and sea salt - Pintxo de Vientre de Cerdo (sherry-glazed crispy pork belly pintxo, fried goat cheese, fig jam atop grilled focaccia - Flan de la casa (creamy flan served with thyme macerated pears, marcona almonds and cinnamon tuile) - Tarta de queso (Basque-style cheesecake, house strawberry jam, orange sumpreme) The pulpo was the star, and thankfully my friends told me about the documentary My Octopus Teacher after the meal. I may not eat pulpo for a very long time- if ever again. For postres, their cheesecake was a no-bake cheesecake. It was ungodly good, as was the flan. Our total bill was well over $45 per person, expect to pay more like $80-$100 per person, easily if you're dining out and ENJOYING yourself and/or having a cocktail, as well.

It's rare for Me to take such issue with a restaurant but I was pretty disappointed with there…read morequality of food here. We ordered some eggplant drizzled with honey, and it was pretty lack luster, in that there didn't seem to be any seasoning in it whatsoever. The Paella we ordered was also pretty flavorless, in that the rice was oily and overcooked and somehow the duck was dry, though there wasn't enough of it to really lodge a big complaint about it. For how much the dishes cost here, my expectations are are elevated, and they really fell flat. My girlfriends birthday was today, and they gave us some rather poor quality ice cream to finish the meal with, that was very likely blue bunny. I'm very bummed that I don't find myself coming back here again. The price just isn't justified here to Me. To top it off, neither or our drinks were good either. Overall just a terrible experience. Cheers.

The food , service and atmosphere never dissapoint! It feels like Home when you walk and are…read moregreeted by everyone. It's the first place I take friends visiting LA

I really enjoyed my birthday dinner of steak fajitas. I love my favorite server, Luis. Always…read morefriendly & kind. Thank you Joselitas

The food was amazing a 10 out of 10 on top of the service from Zaida . Will definitely be returning.read more

Xecora was amazing! With no good Mexican cuisine where I'm from (DMV), it was a relied to have been…read morereccommended such a delicious and authentic feeling. Shoutout to Zaida, our Server! Keep up the great work, looking forward to coming back!

OMG, this place is such a hidden gem! I had the menudo, and it was absolutely amazing! My hubby…read morehad the huevos a la Mexicana--simple, delicious, and full of flavor. And the coffee was AMAZING! I loved it so much that I had to take some home. The customer service was excellent--truly top-tier! The place itself was also super cute and had such a cozy vibe. I definitely recommend this little gem! We will absolutely be coming back.

The food was delicious. Ambiance very pleasant. Customer service was very good. Very happy with our…read morefood! Tasty! Clean bathrooms and they have their own parking. Totally recommend.

Very cute spot to stop for lunch or dinner Friendly team…read more First time here while waiting for later appointment. Street Tacos were full of tasty chicken and al pastor. I had the hot salsa & chips. It was spicy which was good. But if you do want less do the medium choice. Steady flow of in-store pick up orders.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in this area! The food is very well executed!…read more Simple ingredients! Wonderful flavors! Not too greasy! Tonight I had the beer battered fried fish taco and it was delicious! Cabbage, their sauce and lime perfectly balanced! I also ordered a quesitaco with birria with a side of consumé. FIRE! Meaty. A little cheese. Onions and cilantro. The consumé is the right amount of saltiness and you can tell the broth has been stewing! The restaurant is super clean and the restroom is very well maintained! The music and ambiance is fun and cultural! It's a whole experience! The customer service is always A1! I'm in the world of hospitality and I can attest that they have never failed me. Smiles. Quick! The cooks are crushing it! They have a happy hour from 2-5pm. You should come!

I am extremely happy to have found a lovely place to enjoy Mexican food, and I can almost enjoy the…read moresigh of relief to the point I can take a nap afterwards. Seated in the very easy-to-walk Montrose, this place has very helpful and friendly servers, and Olga made sure we had full bellies and no cares in the world. It's very clear to see she's a very hard worker that wants to make sure her customers are well taken care, and she checked in frequently to make sure our food tasted as intended. I cannot wait to try more of their menu, as my Pina Colada-Mocktail was more than happy to help me fight the summer beat in the best way possible. If only summer were just a little longer... Cheers!

Perhaps the person taking phone orders should speak enough Spanish to know what Menudo and…read moreArrachera are. Or at least know what's on the menu. Ordered takeout today and literally had to spell out "Menudo" to the girl taking our order. Picked up the order...then get a call in the parking lot that they forgot to pack half of our food. Go back and start double checking everything before I leave and realize she also didn't know the difference between Arrachera and Ranchero. Instead of comping for the multiple mistakes, we ended up having to pay the difference while waiting for the correction. Used to come here a ton as a family but gooooooodddnneeessss this might be the last time.

(Dined/Drank 06/15/26 MO @ 4:00pm): El sol brillaba intensamente sobre este restaurante familiar!…read more An old friend from elementary school reached out to me out of the blue and invited me to El Sol Family Restaurant to catch up and to also see other longtime friends and former colleagues over happy hour. Apparently, my friend and other mutual colleagues/friends still kept in touch with each other on a regular basis (I wasn't good about that) and met here fairly often on Mondays. My schedule was always difficult, but on this fateful date, I was available and geeked to hang out with people I haven't seen in over a decade easily. Having served Montrose since 2002, they have since become a pillar of the community with their family recipes and fresh homemade cuisine. I was surprised I'd never heard of this place since I grew up in the area and still relatively frequented it. Would my first time at the sun be my last, or would the family feel (and happy hour!) bring me back!? PURCHASE(S) Chips & Salsa (COMP): Both homemade, the chips were crispy and warm while the salsas were spicy and warm - arriba! Blended Mango Margarita Blended ($7.00 HH): Mango flavor throughout with enough tequila, this was a nice way to start my imbibing on this hot day! Asada Street Tacos 2pc ($5.00 HH): Marinated tender beef with diced white onion, this was simplicity at its best! Carnitas Street Tacos 2pc ($5.00 HH): Same as the asada tacos but chicken! Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks ($7.00 HH): Fruity and sweet with just enough tequila but more ice than I liked. Bean & Cheese Nachos ($5.00 HH): Hot beans and melty cheese, this was very basic but served its purpose. Peach Margarita On The Rocks ($7.00 HH): Refreshing but same as the strawberry version. Cheese Quesadilla + Chicken ($5.00 + $1.00 HH): Another dish that helped to absorb the alcohol with a decent amount of chicken. Bohemia Pilsner Beer 4.7% ABV 12floz Bottle ($5.00 HH): Bright amber color, malty aroma, light body, malty sweet warm watery flavor, crisp finish, and light malty sweet watery aftertaste. A slightly elevated Mexican cerveza - salud! Pacifico Clara Lager Beer 4.5% ABV 12floz Bottle ($5.00 HH): Bright amber color, malty salty aroma, light body, malty warm watery flavor, clean finish, and light malty watery aftertaste. An easy-breezy beer! SERVICE Warmly greeted by a young gentleman who ended up also being our server. I was the first to arrive, and when I mentioned my friends' names, he took me to their standard booth, gave me a menu, a glass of water, and complimentary chips and salsa. He returned moments later, took my first of many orders, and as our ever-growing party kept showing up, he was on us with such ease while he kept his head on a swivel as orders came from all directions. He was the bomb - muchas gracias! PARKING (FREE): They shared parking within a small strip mall that featured a handful of other businesses such a laundromat, a liquor store, and more. Otherwise, there were many spots along the main drag of Honolulu Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A casual clean somewhat packed floor plan with two dining areas (the main front and the side) filled with a mix of booths and partitioned tables, I didn't notice an actual bar, and minimal cultural decorations added some splash along with some 2026 World Cup fever. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights would've covered the rest as it got darker. There were several low-volume TVs throughout while I couldn't recall any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a fun time at El Sol Family Restaurant mainly because I caught up with so many people I haven't seen in so many years and to be introduced to a new business to me with a very good happy hour. I hoped to join them for more happy hours and actually try their full menu. The food was yummy, the prices very affordable, the menu was rather sizable, and the service was awesome. Plus, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses whenever possible. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $60.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Ate here 8.13 2026…read more Shrimp Diablo platter. Ate ALL of it i was starving I did notice that the shrimp were not cooked.All the way - the hot sauce on top was covering it Super sick soon after. I missed my flight this morning as I was worried, I would continue to be sick on the plane. I will post a copy of my receipt showing what I ate. I can't imagine what else it could have been because I only had rice and beans and a side of lettuce.

I ordered take out over the phone and everything in my order was done correctly, no complaints!…read more Staff is super nice, price was reasonable, the food was cooked quickly and ready at the exact time relayed to me. There's a salsa bar to get your own salsas. Their guacamole is amazing! Love the tang of lime and spices.

This spot was my go to spot since middle school. Used to get the tortas and nachos with the agua…read morefrescas at least once a week. If you're looking for mindblown food this place isn't it but it's consistently good.