Incredible menu, home cooked smells and excellent service- drinks and appetizers were also exceptional read more

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Stars are mainly for service. 3 stars is being generous as far as the food goes. Very expensive for the portions given. Fajitas were very sad looking, a few ounces of chicken thighs (always had chicken breast fajitas elsewhere), mainly peppers and onions. Taco salad and tostadas were very underwhelming. Margarita was awful, definitely premade mix. Salsa was the best tasting thing we had. This was my second attempt and I think I'm done. Far better food at Juan Colorado or Rosie's Kitchen in Tualatin. read more

The food is always consistently good, the family who runs it is always kind. A lot of the art on the wall is hand painted, booths are cozy, and it's very clean. read more

Hands down the best tortilla soup and chicken enchilada ever! Quick, delicious and the people are wonderful! I drive from Wilsonville just to pick up dinner. 10 gold stars! read more

The view was blocked by the blinds, mainly because the sun was blinding. We got seated quickly in what I would guess was the gringo section and next to a large loud party of parents and kids. Most of the place was empty, not ideal for a romantic lunch. The menus were worn and extensive, page after page of dumbed down Mexican American favorites. We ordered a couple of dishes from our waiter who was trying awful hard to look enthusiastic. While we waited the chips and spicy salsa gave us hope this wouldn't be another quasi Mexican food experience. Our orders arrives refried beans and rice under a thick blanket of two colored cheeses, thick enough to smother a fire like a blanket. The flavor of the food was ok, the presentation lackluster and the portions filling. The taquitos were pretty darn good. The relleno we had been warned was no traditional, not so much a stuffed pepper but an omelette with ground beef, cheese and egg. Taste wise the relleno was ok, kinda surprising. If this was really the heart of Mexico, I think I've tasted better in Ohio. As a run of the mill attempt at Americanized Mexican food it was better than most of the disappointing chains around town. Going back? No. Rather pick up a greasy food truck taco than waste money on blah food. read more

Sadly, I do not think I will be doing business any longer with El Sol De Mexico. I ordered last night, thru DoorDash, and was sorely disappointed. The food was stone cold, but that's sometimes what you get when having delivery option - it did come promptly though. We ordered a Deluxe Tostado, one bag of chips and a side cheese enchilada. this totaled just over $43. Okay, not cheap, but I was expecting to receive what we ordered. The tostado was fine but the side cheese enchilada did not have any rice or beans like the menu specifies- just a small cheese enchilada. Other disappointments with this order: the tostado is smaller than it use to be and they've always been very generous with salsa and chips. No salsa. No extra chips. Restaurant businesses struggle, but if one is going to charge higher prices, please DO NOT diminish your standards. read more

Great food and friendly service. Pro tip: Ask for the special hot salsa. A view in the back section is of a swamp or something. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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Pictured are 3 chili Rellenos and a huge beef burrito! Very good and filling! I could only eat one Relleno! Homemade beans and rice were very good! Excellent service also! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Chili Rellenos and a huge beef burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Ate in at the restaurant and food was warm, tasty and well presented. Definitely a spot to visit again.

5 stars for service -10 stars for the aftermath Service was very nice and food came out quick the tamales were okay, But my stomach for the rest of the day wasn't. I've talked to my friends about this place and they warned me about what this place did to their families digestive tract but I didn't listen... read more

TL;DR: Fine place to stop for quick lunch! Exactly as it says above, stopped here for a quick lunch on Saturday. The service was good- friendly and all COVID appropriate. We ordered nachos and a burrito. We got complimentary chips and salsa in like, a blink. They give you a HUGE bowl of chips! I could have made that my meal alone! The food came out just as fast, we ordered and then BAM- our food was ready! It was all yummy. Nothing outstanding but certainly nothing to complain about. The servers refilled our water right away and we never had to ask for anything. Stop here for quick and yummy Mexican! read more

I really like this place. I crave it when I haven't been here for awhile. El sol is close to my work and quick getting your order during lunchtime. They always are nice and there to greet you and bring chips and salsa to the table (and the salsa is delicious) I have never ordered anything but the chicken chimichanga lunch with rice and beans but everyone else's food always looks good. There is always great customer service here everyone is very friendly. So if you are out in Tualatin, meander on over and have yourself some delish mexican food. read more

Great place to take the family. The Carne asada is made correctly with Skirt Steak the way God intended it to be!!

Me and my sister decided to try this place as we are new to the area and the recent reviews were good. The staff was friendly and attentive, the chips were warm and the salsa was tasty. The problem was after our food came. The food was bland !! I was especially disappointed in my tamale, when it came out i was taken back by how skinny it was. I kept calling it the pencil tamale. It was spicy but really lacked flavor. I was also disappointed with the enchilada sauce. The only thing that I could taste was the cheese that was on it. While the chicken was moist, it tasted like it was cooked in only bullion, it was very salty. The rice was also bland, the beans were good though and so was the guacamole and the drinks. I was really hoping to find a great Mexican place . I almost forgot, the staff was talking crap in the kitchen in spanish. HELLO, I understand what was said and it wasn't nice! read more

Good service and food. They let us sit and chat for hours. Great place with a good variety of menu options.

We had our Tualatin location cater our daughter's wedding reception for over 100 people-it was delicious! Manuel and everyone were easy to work with and all went smoothly and as planned. Our family has gone here to eat for years and wanted their Tamalas, Enchiladas, and Polla de crema for our celebration! Thanks El Sol de Mexico! read more

If I could give it a zero I would , the service was awful I was eating and the server grabbed the plate as I was grabbing food off of it and asked if I was finished , not only me but as to everyone else on the table. The straws were thrown on to the table as well not placed. the prices at first seemed reasonable as soon as I saw my food I understood why, for regular nachos it's 8.95 but with guacamole it's a dollar more and it was very bland. Don't get me wrong I've never had to write a review before but the experience wasn't delightful. I wouldn't go back. read more

El Sol De Mexico - Nachos w/ guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Other reviewers make solid points... The manager is excellent - warmly greeting you at the door The staff is quick - warm chips and water served immediately The food is good The plates are HOT But for me, it was a nice meal if you're in the area, but not worth the drive for a special trip. My nits are that the chips and salsa were just OK. Maybe this is a good thing since I didn't have to restrain myself from eating the whole basket. They have eight lunch 'deals' for around $6.25 (great, right?), but if you want sour cream or guacamole (and who doesn't?), they charge you $1 extra. For EACH. My regular Mexican places don't do this. My chimichanga with chicken was prepared well but I was still chewing when they took my plate. Fast service is appreciated, especially if you just want a quick lunch, but this was a little too quick. read more

Welcome amigos! Time for another review! I've been here several times for lunch (I work down the street). Not great, but a solid good. I've never been let down. You'll feel right at home with their cheesy decor, and friendly service. The manager (possibly the own) has GREAT customer service. He's friendly, always stops by the tables, loves to talk, and most importantly... He has a SWEET handle bar mustache! Damn I wish I had his facial hair. As the other reviews claim, this place is fast. How they get their food out so fast boggles my mind. I order my food, take a drink of my pepsi, dip my chip into the salsa, and before I get the chip into my mouth the waiter is there telling my not to touch the plate because its hot. Take his freaking advise. Their plates are hot as hell! If you're in Tualatin and need some Mexican food for lunch... Hit me up. We'll go to El Sol De Mexico. read more

It was OK. The server was hurried, but the service was also prompt. The food was alright, but nothing that I would be chomping at the proverbial bit to return to. read more

Good food, but zero on atmosphere. Service is generally so-so. If they get busy, plan on a long wait.

Food was really good. Customer service was awesome. The prices were the same as you would expect for a casual family owned and operated Mexican restaurant. I will come here again. read more

My adult daughter and I get together for lunch every few weeks. We picked this place due to the great Yelp reviews. We arrived at noon and the place was surprisingly not busy at all, though at the same time the staff seemed disinterested in us and rushed through the process. We ordered the same meal (beef and chicken enchiladas). I thought the beef was OK but the chicken was dry. I also noticed a funny aftertaste toward the end of the meal, like rancid oil. Late that night I got sick... and I called my daughter who had also gotten sick. So, bad and rushed service, so-so food, and we both got ill. read more

Okay, so if anybody I work with even *suggests* Mexican for lunch, I will most surely come along. When they recommended "the place that has good chips and salsa," of course my interest piqued. El Sol de Mexico really isn't much different than a lot of Tex-Mex places; it definitely has the Azteca vibe. And the LOUD vibe. Not so much the music, but the host. "HOLA AMIGOS," he practically yelled, scarring my eardrums. "HOW MANY TODAY?" "Cinco," I reply. He continued to mumble something in Spanish. I wasn't really listening. But I did notice that he consistently yelled at the patrons in Spanish. Whether they knew what it meant...well, that's still a mystery. Next! Chips and salsa. Like Jen mentioned, nothing super special. I doubt the chips were homemade, but they were hot, and they had what looked like a cornmeal texture to it. The salsa, though? Shiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttt!!! It was way spicier than I thought it would be. By the time our meals came (lunch specials were $6.50), my mouth was already on fire. The food was good, although it took a while to eat because everything was SO damn hot. So the combination of the spicy salsa with the SUPER [temperature] hot food literally made me start crying. Not necessarily tears of happiness, either. Ouch! Once it finally cooled down (a solid 10-15 minutes), I did actually enjoy the flavors of my deliciously greasy beans, rice, and chicken enchilada. And lots of gooey cheese. If you're looking for authenticity, do NOT come here. That said, if you love the cheesy Tex-Mex goodness, you'll love this stuff. Service was quick, and fine. I got lots of refills of my water glass. One thing I found really weird, though, was that as soon as one of the FIVE in my party finished, someone immediately grabbed their plate. I mean, fine, but it made me feel like they were pushing us out, and it wasn't even busy. In any case, I'll keep this place in mind if we do Mexican at work again. I definitely liked it a LOT more than Juan Colorado, the other Mexi joint my coworkers frequent, so that's a plus. Would I go out of my way to come here if I'm in Portland? Nope. But I appreciate that they're in town. read more

Their menu says they are very careful about vegetarian dishes. Well, I ordered from the vegetarian menu, and they served me meat. This is an automatic failure. Even after they remade it, the food quality is middling at best. Also had a previous incident where I got up and went to the bathroom and they threw my food away. read more

I was greeted and seated immediately, and the server was attentive. I ordered my lunch, and it was ready and on my table so promptly that I was pleasantly surprised. Burritos, enchiladas, tacos...all very tasty! I'm told this restaurant has been in business at this location for many years. I live in the area and I've driven past it many times, but it was recommended by a reliable source. With time to pause for linch (and a ravenous appetite), I stopped in this afternoon, and I'm glad I did. Too often we miss what's very near our doorstep. I was very pleased with my lunch and there's no doubt that I'll soon return. Would I drive a great distance to eat here? No, probably not...because I have a few "favorites" in other parts of town, but I am glad this is so conveniently located near my home and I can recommend it to others. read more

Nothing that special. Food was good, no issues. Not enough red sauce on the enchiladas. It was cheap and that was the best feature.

I always enjoy coming here. It is by my husband's job and -if you can believe it- we are able to get in and out of there without him getting in trouble for coming back late from his skimpy 30 min. lunch break he is allotted. The service is prompt, friendly, and warm. You get chips and water quickly and their prices are pretty reasonable. They even serve booze! I have not tried any of their alcoholic drinks so I can't speak to that, but their food is good. To me Mexican food is generally Mexican food and their Mexican food is good, not super knock-your--socks-off or anything but it does hit the spot. and will fill you up. I always leave feeling good and happy. read more

This place was good, the service was good too. I didn't like the salsa that came with the chips but my family did.

OK, I am still a fan but they have new owners. The salsa is different, the chips are lower quality and they have a guy with a guitar who stands 14 inches form you singing while you try to eat. We would go here because the chips and salsa were great, the food was fast (impossibly fast), and it was easy. My wife couldn't eat the whole time the guitarist was there., it made her so nervous and uncomfortable. We don't go to dinner to be interrupted while we eat. I politely asked about the salsa and chips on our last visit an expressed that we were unhappy with the change. We will still eat here but no where near as often. read more

My family loves this place. We've been coming here for years. I love that the people that work here have been here for years, that says a lot about this place. They are all super nice and rush to get your order right away and the food is amazing. We specifically love this their sauce. read more

Disclaimer - I may have been spoiled during my brief stink in Los Angeles by endless authentic Mexican restaurants. So, it could be just me, but El Sol De Mexico - the worst Mexican food I've ever had. I tried an enchilada, burrito, taco - I didn't like any of it. It reminded me of Taco Bell. I would never go back. I have since tried another Mexican restaurant in Tualatin, La Isla Bonita, and felt the enchilada, rice and beans were very good. That's another review though... read more

It was very good, the salsa was a bit spicy, but it was still a wonderful flavor. We were greeted immediately and seated shortly after. The only reason it did not get 5 stars is they only had one glass or horchata left. We shared, but it is so good, you don't want to share ;). We will go back read more

This is a great place for a quick lunch or to take the family for a delicious meal! You are always greeted at the door with, "Hola Amigos!" The service is great and the food is delicious. The Seafood Burrito is huge, stuffed full of shrimp. The Chicken Enchiladas are amazing with homemade Enchilada sauce. I also get the Chili Verde on a regular basis and have not been disappointed. It is right off I-5 in Tualatin so it's easily accessible from Tigard, Lake Oswego and othe surrounding areas and well worth the drive! I almost forgot...they cater too! We have had them provide food for two parties and we were very pleased. They provided more than enough food! read more

Service is excellent! Food is hot but simple. A fine place for a meal but I'd never go out of my way to eat there. Typical NW Mexican food....a lot of sauce and cheese but lacks freshness. read more

I have gone to this place since I was a kid. It is good food a fast. The problem is when you order take out. When you eat at the restaurant you can have as many salsa refills as you need but for take out you get one little container of about 2-3 ounces per meal or they charge you. I think I might have to find a different place to go now. Sad since you have been one of my favorite places for about 15-20 years. read more

Our favorite local Mexican joint. Food is always consistently good. Service is good and the view of the wetlands during the day is refreshing read more

El Sol De Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Excellent food, best in a long time. Service was just ok, definitely had better but won't stop me from coming back.

Service is fast. Drinks are strong. I always rate my Mexican restaurants by the quality of their chili rellano. This one was fantastic and their corn tortillas are soft and wonderful. The salsa has good flavor, they put real hot, hot sauce on the table. My only feedback to the restaurant would be they gave us the check without asking us if we wanted dessert. Always ask if we want dessert! read more

El Sol De Mexico - Muuy grande margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Overall solid "Americanized" mexican food chain. They are fast, have good flavors and a moderate price.