While scrolling through Instagram, I came across a restaurant with a catchy name: El Sol de Mexico. At first, I was confused because the photos were all sushi. The name and the food just didn't seem to match. After reading a little more, I realized it's a fusion restaurant, and my curiosity got the best of me. When I arrived, I have to admit the neighborhood didn't quite match what I expected inside. The restaurant itself is cozy, clean, and a little trendy, with a good atmosphere. It was surprisingly empty when we got there, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I ended up having a very pleasant experience. The presentation of the dishes was impressive, every plate looked like it was carefully crafted. The menu leans toward the higher end in price, but the quality of the food reflects that. If you're someone who doesn't mind paying a little more for well-prepared, beautifully presented food, it's definitely worth trying. Overall, this place was a pleasant surprise. It's something completely different from the rest of the neighborhood, and that's part of its charm. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Best ceviche mixto ! Servicio excelente Se los recomiendo El lugar es pequeño pero muy cómodo Me encantó read more

El Sol De Mexico - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

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$10 for a California roll that's a red flag even the fanciest sushi restaurants don't price calis that high. They're menu cant stick with a style what else is next chowmein and shawarma . Don't settle for false reviews Sashimi does not seem fresh. They're sign outside looks crusty Rather drive farther for quality and better prices . read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem. Well prepared Mexican and Asian food. Good quality, great service. Try the brussel sprouts, they are the best I've had! The seafood is also sushi grade and the presentations are beautiful. I especially like the scallop aguachile. Great for date night or special occasions! read more

I was in the area and in the mood for Mexican, did a quick google search and this restaurant popped up. Amazing gourmet seafood (think Holbox) with some traditional Mexican options. It's a place you would find in trendy West Hollywood, DTLA, Highland Park. Restaurant is clean, food was wonderfully presented. I can't wait to return and try the sushi rolls and ceviche. read more

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Very mixed experience here. Killer reviews got me and my workmate to drop in at noon today. Place was completely empty. That didn't really bother me because of the high ratings. I think it was the owner serving us. The place is decorated in a Japanese theme and they have a very eclectic Japanese/Mexican mix. Kind of fancy inside with full waiter service. We started with a soft drink and they were completely flat. We traded them in for some water. My buddy ordered 2 fish tacos and they looked tasty but kind of small for $7 each. He enjoyed them. I had a mixed seafood ceviche which was excellent but also a rather small portion for $20. This is a nice place in a really tough neighborhood. I hope they make it. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Mixed ceviche - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

First, we were pleasantly surprised how clean and nice the restaurant is. The dishes we ordered were delicious. 1. Brussel sprouts: Very good, especially with that tangy sauce (i think it's balsamic vinegar). 2. Fried calamari: Yummy, definitely liked the sauce that came with it. 3. Calamari sushi roll: Tasted good 4. Enchiladas: It was chicken enchilada, came with soanish rice and beans. My brother loved it. 5. Baked mussels: Loved it. It cane out hot, and it had lots of onions and yummy sauce. Overall, this is a very good restaurant to try Mexian Japanese fusion dishes. read more

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Awesome new fusion restaurant in the LA area. They've only been open for 2 months apparently. Foot traffic seemed slightly less when we went there, but I have a feeling it'll get busier once people start finding out about the place. Food kinda gives me Holbox vibes. Most of the food was a hit but there were also 1-2 that were just okay. We ordered what seemed like too much food but somehow finished most of it... Guac & chips: tastes fresh, similar to chipotles style Kanpachi Tostada $17.5 :THE CRUNCHIEST tostada...had that puffed rice vibe. Perfectly tarte for me and fish was fresh. Would come back just for this. Pricing is a tad steep for the portion though. Peruvian scallops $20: Beautiful presentation. Very fresh scallops. Flavor was a tad strong and overpowered the fresh sweet taste of the scallops but nevertheless it was delicious still. Lobster roll $20: Was meh about this one. Presentation was lovely but it just didn't blow me away. Enchiladas suizas: Liked the sauce and everything but felt it was kinda plain. Think there was only chicken inside? Service was great. I'm guessing our server was the owner because he was super friendly and gave good vibes. I hope this business will do well~Oh and parking is on the street~plenty to go around. read more

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Love this place! They have the best sushi in town. Definitely deserves all the recognition. The inside is cool it has some Japanese decor. He plays great music. Not too loud so you can hear your friends talking. Miguel is super attentive. You must try! I had the hand rolls and the hamachi roll and they're 10/10! read more

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Food was great, sushi and ceviche was fresh and so good. Service was excellent - owner /chef Miguel was attentive and kind. The place was clean, open and welcoming. Cool art around :) hidden gem in East LA. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Piece of my tostada - had a cute radish flower. Cute touch! - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Ordered the white fish ceviche, the scallops and mango . Forgot to take a picture Food was really good, service also good very attentive Specially the scallops Japanese themed inside Portions were a bit small for my liking but I still recommend read more

mexican/japanese cuisine Amazing service. Owner so kind and tentative. food was delicious. everything was amazing. will be back to try other items in the menu. recommend restaurant read more

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Amazing food and service! I cant wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. I want to highlight the brussel sprouts appetizer and the octopus tostada! Ive never had brussel sprouts like this before. The octopus as cooked to perfection and elegantly arranged on a puffy-like tostada with a guajillo type of sauce. I wish it was bigger and it never ended. My husband's pozole bowl cured his pozole snobbiness. And my picky eaters devoured fish tacos. El Sol de Mexico is a hidden gem! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Everything was just ok. Everything felt like it was missing something to make it memorable. With the quality of the food and the flavor profiles, I probably wouldn't make the trip back. -Tostada de Shrimp: The paper menu said this was sweet shrimp. It was just normal shrimp and pretty cooked. Also ordered it because the menu said it came with some ikura, didn't see any of that. The flavor was ok, wish it was a tad spicier or something with a bit more punch. I enjoyed the puffed rice cracker it came on though. -Japanese Scallops: This was very pretty but lacked flavor. The sauce it came swimming in was tasty but weird to need to flip the scallop (and all its toppings) over to sauce the other side. -Ceviche de Hamachi: The sauce was tasty in this. My friend said the sauce would've paired better with the roll we ordered. -A maki roll with fried corn on the outside: Forgot the name of this roll but it was interesting. I loved that there were fried corn kernels on the outside but the eel sauce didn't bring anything to the table. My friend would've liked the ceviche sauce to be with it and I would've liked a creamy sauce with it. Maybe even an elote styled sauce! -Branzino Empanizado: I liked the pieces of fried fish, the sauce was just ok. It described a Szechwan sauce, which made me expect spicy, but it had no heat. This dish might benefit from some blanched bok choy on the side with the rice for balance. The waitstaff was nice enough but constantly had to ask for water refills. And so weird to be approached for an order right when my friend got up to use the restroom. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

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Wow!!! Hidden little gem serving quality Mexican and Asian cuisine. Came in on a Saturday for breakfast. Cozy restaurant with amazing service. Very diverse menu with something for everyone. My child wanted something that wasn't on the menu and the chef was more than happy to help. The food was fresh and well presented. Hard to find authentic crepes and boy they were delicious. Their chilaquiles burrito was great. Perfect blend of sauce and protein. Don't sleep on their pancakes. Both my kids loved them. Met the owner/chef Miguel. Very humble and friendly person. Just an overall great experience. We can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

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So glad we had the chance to eat here. Came on a Friday night and it was not loud or hectic in here. All four us could not stop eating and we were already stuffed. Perfect blend of Mexican food and sushi to satisfy anyone's needs. Definitely coming back and thank you everyone here! read more

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Such a treat ! Good Sushi and good Mexican food. We had the Special Yellowtail roll with a delicious jalapeño sauce , the Rock Shrimp Roll yummy , one of the Ceviches fresh and generous with a beautiful presentation . The Brussels sprouts were delicious. Potato taquitos , chicken taquitos Crispy and delicious with plenty of avocado and salsa . The chicken mole was a treat smelling and tasting amazing. Dessert was yummy and not too sweet read more

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Inconspicuous - and a hidden gem. The presentation and quality are top tier. I got the brussel sprouts - and white ceviche. Both 10/10 read more

El Sol De Mexico - white fish ceviche - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

I rarely post a review, but today it's a must because this place is SO GOOD! Where to start? The service was excellent, the ambiance was comfortable and esthetically pleasing. The music playing in the background was not annoyingly loud, just right! The food was great! The appetizers were delicious, well done, flavorful, and delivered timely. The entrees were equally good and nothing about this place disappointed. Don't sleep on this delicious seafood spot. read more

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Found this Hidden gem in East LA with the Booskie. I had the potato tacos dorados and hibachi ceviche which was both more than excellent. Tacos were perfectly fried and paired with delicious condiments. The himachi ceviche delivered fresh fish with a perfect ponzu sauce. Can't wait to try some sushi rolls when I come back!! Service was excellent! read more

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I love coming across spots like this. Literally a hidden gem. It makes me happy to support Latino owned businesses and of course the food was exceptional. From presentation, to the taste, you cannot go wrong with anything you order here. The service was also excellent; the waiter was very attentive to our needs and welcoming. The ambiance was cozy, I liked how the tables were set up with fancy decor and there's a pretty Japanese mural on the wall. The music was Mexican cumbias which had me vibing while enjoying my sushi. I loved everything about this place ! Will definitely return read more

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I have been searching for this type of fusion that actually does it justice for a long time. This place absolutely nails every dish that was delivered. The presentation is spectacular and does it's Japanese roots justice. We ordered Hamachi Ceviche, Hamachi Tostada, Hamachi Roll, Peruvian Scallops, Ceviche Mixto, and the Rib Eye. Service was prompt, efficient, and kind. The Chef and Owner stopped by our table a few times and recanted his story or asked how the food was. He is genuine and kind. I will be visiting this place regularly as it's now in my top 3 restaurants within 10 miles of Whittier. His fish is imported from Japan. His meat is very high quaility and his experience shines through in every dish we had. The sauces were impeccable. The vegetables were fresh, the mushrooms on the steak were near perfection. read more

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Amazing hidden gem! So many great items and the presentation- gorgeous! I am a Chef, I never leave reviews, and trust me, this is the sort of place to tell your friends about. We let the Chef choose for us and we were blown away by everything he sent out. This place should be in the top 10 restaurants in LA. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Food was delicious. Went with my girlfriend and got the short rib tacos, ceviche mixto, hand rolls, and ribeye steak. The short rib tacos appetizer were really good. The ceviche mixto had a good portion of seafood and cute finely chopped tomatos and onions. The ribeye steak was okay when compared to the other dishes but i would say the mushrooms were so good compared to the steak. Lastly, each of the 5 handrolls tasted amazing. I would say the beef handroll was the least impactful. Its a bit pricey but the quality is there. The presentation on each dish is beautiful. After my experience, would definitely recommend the seafood here and would come again. read more

Very sweet little cozy spot on such a busy street of Olympic. Interesting decor and food fusion of Seafood, Mexican and Asian. Great coffee. Ordered crepes and an omelette. Much bigger and tastier than anticipated. Reasonable pricing. read more

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El Sol de Mexico definitely will be a restaurant I'll be coming to more often! My husband was on his 1 hour lunch and decided to eat somewhere near by and ran into this business. Let's start with the service - it was exceptional. The staff greeted us with genuine smiles and were incredibly attentive throughout the meal, without being intrusive. We were attended by the chef himself I believe so. He gave us such an amazing service! He was very kind and had no problem answering questions about the different dishes. I ordered the short rib Korean style with kimchi and it was amazing. The short rib was so tender and had like a sweet savory taste to it. Also the portion sizes of the plates were great I was able to finish the whole plate without being left extremely full. My husband and mom got Chilaquiles and were very happy with their choice. They have Mexican food and also offer sushi rolls, which I'll be trying next visit ! The ambiance was calm, we came on a rainy day around 12pm on a Friday. To top it off, the prices were incredibly reasonable. Considering the quality of the food, service, and overall experience, I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable the meal was. It's rare to find a restaurant that offers such high-quality dishes at such great prices. I left feeling completely satisfied, both in terms of my appetite and my experience. If you're looking for a place that offers great service, stunning food presentation, amazing flavors, and exceptional value, El Sol De Mexico is definitely worth a visit. I can't wait to return! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Chilaquiles rojos - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Been wanting to try this spot for a couple weeks since I saw them pop up on my feed. Decided to order Sunday takeout, tacos and sushi is the best of both worlds. To start - Omakase box - comes beautiful as takeout as well Salmon nigiri 10/10 Toro 10/10 Not sure that the other fish were but the one with the peanut topping was my fav. The light pink fish maybe hamachi or yellowtail was also delicious. Overall all the fish was very fresh. Brussels sprouts 10/10 my absolute fav way to prepare Hand rolls 8/10 good with spicy mayo The crispy rice with spicy tuna and takoyaki were also good. Definitely grab some spicy mayo for your crispy rice! Short rib tacos 8/10 beautifully prepared and delicious but did tear through while eating might have been only because it was to go and better eaten in restaurant. 2 tacos might be nice. Overall super happy to see a restaurant like this pop up in the neighborhood and definitely will be back. read more

Amazing restaurant The quality of the food is top Delicious and has a lot of flavor. Lots of selections from ceviches to cocktail de camarón The tortilla soup has a good spicy and the portion is great The service is very friendly and attentive, and the recommended dishes by the chef were very tasty! Great music played on the speaker and they also have screen TVs to watch fútbol! Can't wait to go back and try more food read more

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Still eating, but I had to say that this is one of the best restaurants we've eaten at for years! Fish and seafood melt in the mouth! Owner Miguel has 24+ years experience in Japanese restaurants. Soooooo good! read more

Found this hidden gem while in the neighborhood. We ordered 3 plates, rib eye tacos, rainbow roll and the picanha plate! 10/10 recommend.

If you haven't been to El Sol de Mexico in East L.A., you're seriously missing out. This spot brings something totally different to the table--a bold and creative fusion of Mexican and Japanese flavors, and somehow, it just works. I came in not knowing what to expect, but left completely blown away. We started with the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna--SO good. Perfectly crunchy on the bottom, creamy and flavorful on top. Then came the kanpachi tostada, which was super refreshing with a nice citrusy kick. Every bite felt elevated but still comforting. I also tried their short rib entrée with rice and kimchi, and man... melt-in-your-mouth tender. A perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy. You can tell the chef here puts serious thought into every dish. The service was just as impressive. Super friendly staff, and the chef even came by to say hi and ask how we were enjoying everything. That personal touch goes a long way. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality. This isn't your average Mexican spot--it's something special. Definitely a must-try if you're a foodie looking for something unique in LA. read more

Absolutely loved this place! The Japanese-Mexican fusion concept is incredibly creative and executed flawlessly. Every dish we tried was a perfect. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and thoughtfully sourced. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Found this spot on Yelp searching for something "hot/new". Mexican & Japanese fusion is my favorite! It's 9 am, we came for breakfast but had to try the lunch menu also. We ordered chilaquiles with ranchera en salsa verde 10/10, Popcorn shrimp tempura 10/10, Ceviche mixta (served on a beautiful caracol de abalone) 10/10, and the dessert of the day was a chocolate lava cake a la mode 10/10. The seafood was fresh, perfect temperature, and delicious. The service was speedy and our server was friendly. Shout out to the crew for providing fancy Mexican and Japanese fusion locally. We will definitely come back! read more

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Stumbled on this hole in the wall gem. Food was good with unique flavor. Chef Miguel was very attentive to what we needed. Tried French Toast, Chilaquiles, Ceviche, and Sushi. By far the Sushi takes the win. The Mexican-Japanese fusion is on point. read more

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Highly recommend! The quality, flavor, presentation, and service were top notch. Our waitress was very attentive and the chef came out to make sure we were enjoying our food. Definitely check this place out! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Peruvian Scallops - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

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Today my friend and I found A neighborhood Jewel complete with great tasting food , Comfort and gracious service. Fusion Mexican and Japanese cuisine that MUST be tried to be understood and believed. Miguel and his wife deserve this space in East LA and East LA deserves El Sol!! I will definitely return to enjoy this lovely space and the delicious food. I had the enchiladas and my friend had the white fish cerviche. EXCELLENT!! The Brussel Sprouts appetizer was different and awesome. YES.YES.YES. Oh BTW... great prices, TOO!!! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Great service and presentation! The food is so fresh and delicious - just the right amount of flavors. Would definitely return! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Ceviche Mixto and Branzino Tempura - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

this was some of the best sushi i've had! i love that this restaurant is located in east LA and it's truly a gem! the owner was very kind and there was great music playing. the sushi was really fresh everything tasted as if it was from a michelin star restaurant. i will definitely be coming back! read more

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Food was amazing!!! Service was great and food came out so fast! Cute restaurant can't wait to come back read more

El Sol De Mexico - Had the Ribeye Beef & it was so amazing! Cooked to perfection!! Amazing food & great service! - Seafood Near Me - East Los Angeles, California

Excelent service and delicious food. 5 stars Fresh ingredients and savory sauces and the Jamaica drink is outstanding!!