Plaza Del Sol is my favorite authentic Mexican restaurant in Elk Grove, and they are participating in Restaurant Week in Elk Grove, ending in 5 days. They're offering a BOGO 1/2 off special, and I ordered the 2-item meal. They're offering 1st is the chili Colorado enchilada plate and the 2nd, the carnitas quesadillas and beef taco plate. But the made a mistake and gave me a flour carnitas taco instead of their delicious quesadillas, but they don't often make mistakes so I'll give them a pass. The gentleman that took my order is always so nice, and helpful with my order, and I can tell, welcomes their participation in Restaurant week. Their enchiladas are always very good, and I love their enchilada sauce. The taco was very good as well, with plenty of shredded beef to fill you with just one taco. This is a great restaurant tucked away in the back west end of the shopping center, with plenty of parking. read more

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Ordered a carne asada quesadilla, it was really small compared to other restaurants. Meat seriously lacked flavor. Couldn't taste any seasoning at all. At least the flour tortilla was homemade. Staff was nice but visibly disturbed when I had them take my food back. read more

Please improve your service! In fairness, it was May 5th, but a seventh grader could have planned ahead. Other people wanted to sit down, but were delayed, who knows why? Empty seats with 5-6 parties having to wait up to 10-15 minutes. Really? I order food for my wife and daughter from time to time, but half of the time, the orders are wrong. Honestly, it feels like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. I need to find a new place, where the food is good, and I'm not mistreated. I'll take my economic dollar and go somewhere else. Today was the last straw, I'm done! read more

Food:*** Service:**** Ambiance:*** Met us at the door and seated right away. Place is clean, tables are wiped down right away. Love the bar area. Has several tvs so we can watch football when eating. Service is fast. Food is good n served hot, flavors could be better though. Chips n salsa is given when seated. My hubby loves their chili Colorado. Meat is tender and sauce is good. I'm trying different combos to see what I like. Food has flavor, I just want more flavor or spice. I have tried beef tamale, chicken enchiladas, asada tacos, cheese quesadillas n of course comes with rice n beans. I usually have to ask for more salsa to pour over my food. I might try their other dishes. I forgot to take photos. We will be back. read more

One of my favorite restaurants is Plaza Del Sol at 8523 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 I have eaten here for years and really enjoy the food. I decided to take my son and granddaughter out and enjoy a nice evening. The restaurant is very clean, well maintained and definitely a family environment. They have happy hour specials for the adults and lots of things for the kids. I had the 2 item combination of cheese enchilada, chili reyano. My son had carnitas, chips and guacamole. My granddaughter had her favorite chicken taco. All the dishes came with rice and bean. The drinks were hochata and strawberry jarritos. Everything was really excellent, especially the cheese enchilada, my favorite. I really like their guacamole, although it is a bit different then other styles I've tried. It is a bit on the thick side as if mixed in a blender. All the food was hot and fresh. The service could not have been any better. Our server Juan was really friendly and had a great attitude. He treated my granddaughter like a regular customer, which is probably why she likes it so much. Yes, I read some of the poor reviews and they were pretty specific. I feel bad that those things happened but in all the years visiting Plaza Del Sol, I've NEVER had an issue with the food or service. I want to mention one last thing. The food has a bit more salt in it than I like, but the the taste and quality compensates for this. The portions and price are really good. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant. read more

Came here for a work luncheon. The servers were attentive since we were a large party. The carnival tacos were delicious and ready upon arrival. We made our own tacos and the tortillas were kept warm. Only downside was the horchata was kind of watery for my preference, despite it being a fresh batch. read more

Plaza Del Sol - Caritas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Haven't been to this restaurant in years. Came here on Sunday for my father in laws birthday. 630 and restaurant had a few tables with customers. So fairly quiet. Service was prompt with drinks and taking our order. I ordered the steak/shrimp fajitas. Server let me know about 10 mins after they were all out of shrimp. Chose the chicken as a sub. Good serving of rice, beans, guacamole and sour cream. Two tortillas that looked very translucent so I did not eat those at all. Rice and veggies were okay. Took a few bites of the chicken and it was good. Took one bite of the steak and thought maybe it was just the one piece that tasted off. Took another bite and same sour tasting meat! I had a few others try and everyone was making the same face with the smallest bite. Quality control with meat needs to be better!! Unacceptable for a restaurant to cook and serve bad meat. If the sour taste was there cooked, there's absolutely no way the smell of it was not present prior/during cooking. The one star is for the server. Will not be returning. read more

One of my favorite Mexican food spots in Elk Grove. There's one server (forgot his name) and he's very funny, so nice and on point, every time! It's a super laid back atmosphere and they have some great happy hour specials. The bean dip appetizer come with chile colorado on top and it's yummy. Everything is always pretty darn good. Service is top notch! read more

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We ate here today for the first time and it was absolutely amazing. The chili relleno was some of the best I've eaten. Three taco lunch was just as good. Tasty and plenty of meat. I really can't say enough about how good the food was. Another great thing about Plaza Del Sol is the staff. Very accommodating and helpful. read more

Here on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/ early dinner. My GF and I been meaning to try this place. The chips and salsa are delicious. The Chimichanga and Burrito Grande were huge and delicious. read more

Plaza Del Sol - Burrito La Grande, the meat is Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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We have eaten here at Plaza Del Sol for the last 12 years. My wife and I have tried many of the other Mexican restaurants in the area but we always come back to this one. My favorite is the "Taco salad" and for my wife it's the "Three mini tacos" but we like many other dishes served here as well. Service is generally speedy and the wait staff are friendly and engaging. Enjoy your meal! read more

Flautas were So greasy, instant stomach ache. Beans and rice were good, cups and salsa were good.

Wanted to try this place and this is such a sad place to call a Mexican restaurant. I've had my fair share of Mexican food and restaurant and this may be the worst ever. I knew it was going to be bad when there was no server and then we realized there was a server but she was talking to a customer for a very long time before helping us. She did this before sitting us down and to us while we waited. We knew from there that this experience was not going to be good. I ordered the three items which were carnitas tacos, carnitas burrito & enchilada with rice and beans. The rice was fluffy and nice. The beans were sweet which I've never had sweet refried beans before. The enchiladas was unseasoned chicken, super watery red sauce, and it had bell peppers. Bell peppers did not belong with the enchiladas at all. I took one bite and could not continue eating it. The carnitas taco and burrito were so dry. The only thing that helped was the sauce from my boyfriend's chile verde. The burrito wasn't even wrapped nicely or tightly, just thrown together on a slightly bigger tortilla and called it a day. My taco had cheese which felt more of an American taco. My boyfriend got the chile verde spicy, the spice was nice but that's about it. The pork with it was dry and the tortillas they gave him to eat with it were super hard. As hard as a tortilla chip, if not harder. We didn't eat it. They offer free chips and salsa but that's like the only good thing we had here. I would not recommend this place at all. I'd say go down the street and try other Mexican places. They make Taco Bell look better. So disappointing. (Same review by me on Google) read more

Plaza Del Sol - Bell peppers in my enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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We came here for dinner and not super crowded. Sat immediately and greeted by friendly waiter. I had the chile verde (which was super good) and she had the chicken mole (which she said was good - had a lot of chicken!). Fast friendly service! We'd go back again!! read more

Plaza Del Sol - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Food! Service! All of it!!! We have been customers for Plaza for 50 years, starting with the sister restaurant on Florin Rd. Same owners. Same recipes. read more

Our favorite restaurant! Ask for the hot salsa with the chips it's so good. Food comes out FAST!!!!! They really treat you like family here, it's a special place read more

Plaza Del Sol - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The food was very good but the main reason for this review is the service. We were sat immediately, our waiter came over and immediately took drink orders. Our food orders were taken and brought out in excellent timing. Each time our waters were half empty, they were filled up. When the chips and dip for low they were right there to bring more. The attention to detail and efficiency deserve a major round of applause especially since there were 5 of us. The friendliness and comfort of the restaurant alone is enough of a reason to come back. The food was also very good. You can get a 3 item combo plate for $19 and it's a generous portion! I got two chicken enchilada and a chicken taco, both delicious and the plate comes with rice and beans. It was lunch and dinner all in one. I wasn't able to snap pictures so I'll be coming back for sure! Excellent meal and excellent service. Side note - very clean bathrooms! read more

Yum yum yum!!! I absolutely love this place! One of my top repeated restaurants, and favorite amongst family and friends. The vibes are just so homely, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Been going here for almost 15 years and it has always been a pleasant experience, whether it be dining in or ordering for takeout, they never miss! read more

Food was so delicious and prices/quantity make this a new go to spot! Best Chili Colorado found ever (besides El Novillero), meat was very tender. Some of the best chicken mole in town as well! Both very authentic and the homemade tortillas and spicy salsa (had to ask to kick it up) topped it off! Can't believe we've been in the area for 18 years and never tried this place! Definitely will be back especially for the happy hour we missed out on! read more

Stopped by for lunch today. Food was great! Service is always good! Ate in the dining room today. Had a nice window seat. read more

Plaza Del Sol - Chicken enchilada, rice & beans with extra gravy - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Stopped in for lunch right about noon. We were the only ones in the place. I ordered the Carne Asada while my wife had the taco salad, minus the tortilla bowl. Mine was perfectly seasoned and the sides were great. My wife's salad was very good. The service was excellent. The only hiccup was the food took about 15 minutes to get to the table but it was worth the wait. I've noticed that they have struggled since the pandemic but I hope they can bounce back. Great place to eat! read more

Plaza Del Sol - Carne Asada Plate - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Went here for a last minute dinner with family in town. No wait on Friday night!! Pleasant happy hour specials until 7pm Drinks were good. Service was prompt. Latin guitarist singing vocals at the table was a bonus. I ordered the chicken mole, which was fantastic. Nice flavor, chicken was tender and moist. I sampled the Chile verde which was very good. The pork was cooked to perfection and extremely delicious with a zesty finish. We will be back for sure. So glad we decided to come here for dinner. read more

Hungry and wanting something nearby from the nursery. So funny, how something stay the same... Went with the Steak ranchero special-nothing special.. watery.. I got the taco and chicken enchilada.. The shredded taco beef was hard and over cooked.. Same severs still serving.. Still busy... A quick filler for a late dinner.. read more

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Great food. Never disappoints and service is outstanding. Margaritas are fabulous too.

The food was absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!!! My husband and I has been coming here for years, and we love it.

One of the worst Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. The guacamole tasted just like water (and it was over $10). The meat was overcooked and resembled beef jerky (carne asada and carnitas). The quesadilla was too greasy and the enchilada sauce had no flavor. The best part was the chips and salsa. Do not recommend. read more

I've been eating here for well over a decade. Not once have I been disappointed. My kids like going here as well. I bring that up because they are a bit on the extreme side when it comes to pickiness. They do, however, eat here. My favorites range from the albondigas, to the chili verde, to the taco salad with carnitas. read more

The food is fantastic. I've been coming here for many years I moved, came back in the food still taste the same very authentic Mexican food. Service was great went at lunch time read more

Plaza Del Sol - Chicken enchilada rice n beans - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Food is fantastic, friendly service and staff are always caring and attentive Nice atmosphere and lighting read more

We've been going here for over 10 years now and this was the first time they opened up on a Sunday.. we were served by Viridiana (Viri) and as always the food was consistently excellent. Aside from Viri, there was another new hire and she was as pleasantly nice and professional. The new waitresses were very welcoming and attentive to our needs. Viri made our Sunday brunch special and more enjoyable. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Went there for lunch and the food presentation was HORRIBLE. Plates were messy and unappetizing. Restaurant felt dirty inside which made the ambiance bad. Would never eat there again read more

I love this place. Yummy food, great value! Fast service as well. And they serve horchata! Definitely my go-to place for Mexican food in Elk Grove, and maybe even my favorite in the whole region. read more

Maybe you have a new cook, but the flavors were just a little bland. You could use a whole lot more seasoning in the food and maybe a different salsa that has a kick to it tasted really like tomato sauce. Our waiter is always good as usual just maybe add a little bit more seasoning to everything. read more

Carving Mexican food so we hit our local place in Elk Grove. The staff are so nice here. It looks like they are setup for lots of take out again. The front 3 tables had orders on it. We were able to get a table in the bar area. It was full and we got the last one. Service was a little slow tonight since they had so much take out. They apologized for the delay. My wife got the chicken taco salad and I got the 2 pork enchiladas with red sauce. I get the pork stew meat , I like it more and has green sauce inside. It totally hit the spot. read more

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I'm updating my review for Plaza Del Sol. This is the first restaurant I have eaten in since February 2020 in Vancouver because of COVID. I was dying for some albondigas soup as I love it and meatballs are a PITA to make at home. I'm only aware of two places in Elk Grove that make it and I didn't want to go up to Tres Hermanas even though their's is better. I go in and order my soup being super excited after not eating it forever to be told they are out of it. Damn it! Their carne asada is pretty good, but they have raised the price to $20! I know meat has gone up in price, but they also raised the price of chile rellenos. . They are meatless. What's the deal? I settled on some chicken rice soup and it is good. But, I really wanted the albondigas. We're going to Tres Hermanas next Wednesday and I will get my soup. read more

Plaza Del Sol - Eating in a restaurant for the first time in 18 months - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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We went to Plaza Del Sol last night and as usual had a great meal! The restaurant was busy and everybody was happy and smiling! If you love Mexican food and enjoy watching football in the bar, again this is the place to go! Kathy S. read more

We were able to book a sort of last minute reservation for 20 people at Plaza, and they were so gracious with their time. We had a great family dinner before my brother's wedding, and everyone loved their food. The staff was welcoming as always, and provided us excellent service. I tried the ablondigas seasonal soup and it was amazing - had plenty to bring home too! read more

I came here for Taco Tues after reading reviews. 1st impressions, it was extremely slow. We were sat down on a dirty booth. They brought out chips and salsa (gross had an after taste). They came to take the order. I have to say I hesitated to order after I was told they don't do Taco Tuesday! I ordered a chicken enchilada dinner thinking you can't mess that up. Disappointed to say the food was absolutely bland and the sauce tasted like it came from a gravy packet. My shredded chicken was so undercooked. I really don't understand how this place got good reviews for their food. The staff was friendly. read more

Plaza Del Sol - Chicken Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This place has super tasty and authentic Mexican food. The service is speedy and very prompt. The environment is very clean and homey feeling. read more

2.5 stars but rounded up to 3 because I really wanted to like this place. Glad there's a nice sit down mexican restaurant in Elk Grove that isn't self serve. The server, teno? was very nice to me and my partner but we can see how his tone made him seem unpresentable to some as there were wandering eyes about the way he communicated to tables nearby. Again, no problems with us though. Sadly, me and my partner won't be coming back due to the quality of food. Surprisingly, we went here because of the ratings on Yelp but the food was flavorless, soggy, and oily. Our sauce tasted like gravy which had a nasty consistency (booger like) that did not make the meal appetizing at all. They are very generous with the meat but as mentioned, nothing was flavorful. Personal experience Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 1/5 No offense to any of the crew, it's just the food :( read more

Plaza Del Sol - Mexican Near Me - Elk Grove, California