We came here after a funeral service. I saw it on TikTok, and it looked so delicious. Let me tell you, it's like walking into someone's home! Very welcoming and friendly! The food was amazing, very flavorful, colorful, and served with grace. Our waiter was fantastic, and the owner was just amazing. He was extremely friendly and made sure everything was okay. The drinks were delicious, the Asada plate was wonderful, the meat was so tender and juicy, the chili relleno was different from what you think it would be, but also very delicious. They brought out the chips first, and they were great. The owner let us know everything was fresh and was flown in from Mexico, I believe he said Oaxaca.The guacamole is amazing! The vibe was very home like yet colorful and open. Fridays they have live music. Please if you havent tried Sol make a stop you won't regret it. read more

The food, ambiance, and mixed drinks are all great here. In my opinion, the food is authentic and full of flavor. They have dishes you don't find at every Mexican restaurant. Their moles are definitely worth trying. We've had the mole negro and the mole pipián, and both were delicious. The mole negro is a little sweeter, while the pipián has more spice. They also serve tortilla chips with mole, which is something I haven't seen at most Mexican restaurants. The reason I can't give 5 stars is because the service has been hit or miss. We've been here three times. The first time was shortly after they opened. The food tasted decent but came out cold, and the service wasn't the best. It was during the week and not very busy, so we figured they were still working out the kinks of being a new restaurant. After some time, we decided to give them another try. We went on a busy Friday night and were seated right away. The service was much better and everything seemed to be running more smoothly. We talked with the owner who was working as well as his wife who was bartending. They were both really friendly, and the owner seemed genuinely happy that we came back after we told him about our first experience. He even gave my husband a free beer after we moved to the bar to keep drinking after we finished our meals to allow for other guests to dine at the table we were. There was also a trio playing that night which added to the ambiance and was a nice way to end the work week. Our most recent visit was a couple of weeks ago for my husband's birthday. It was during the week and once again they were short-staffed. There was only one waitress taking care of the entire restaurant. She was so sweet and hustling the whole time but she was also bartending while serving every table. We definitely had to pack our patience because she was doing the best she could. Overall, Sol 626 has so much potential to be a great spot. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are what keep bringing us back. They need a little more staffing so the service can be as good as everything else. read more

Horchata was unmixed or bland because it was watered down. The Jamaica was the same. Carne asada, decent. Apps are ok but I was partial to the taquitos. Camarones come with the tail on. They look just like bagged Costco shrimp. Flavor is ok on the chips you get when you sit down. No salsa as this is a Oaxaca style spot. The mole drizzle on top is ok. The biggest issue is that the online web menu did not match what was available in the restaurant on a weekend. No tlayuda or huarache/sope or tacos even. Bizzare and not cool because when we arrived, we realized this and still decided to stay. So. Thats on us. Would not return. This place is cute inside and I could tell it wants to be trendy and cute. The music was loud and kinda clubbey but still not enough to make the food enjoyable. Alcohol drinks are very pretty, aesthetically. Waitresses also were not busy on a weekend at dinner time. I could see that they were chatting in the corner. There was only one other table there so I get it. However, when she got our order. It was wrong so that rubbed me the wrong way. read more

First time here, I've heard so much about it and seen so many influencers promote this place. I'm not sure if I went on a bad day but the food and service wasn't what I expected. When walking in to the restaurant, it was very stuffy but we still sat down to eat. The chicken in the enchiladas was dry, so dry that the enchilada was tough to cut and for not being so busy the service was not very good. Had to ask for stuff multiple times. Maybe next time will be better. entertainment was nice read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

This was our first time trying Sol 626. Walking in, we enjoyed the theme of the restaurant and all the photo worthy areas. Our server was attentive and informative. We ordered margaritas and the Mexican IPA. The margaritas and food were delicious. Each margarita had a cute garnish. The food was plated well but tasted even better. I would recommend and return to try more of their dishes. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. read more

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So to start, Sol 626 is BEAUTIFUL. The place is so nice and silly to say but usually I like to sit in booths but the chairs were so comfy. My friends and I went to Sol 626 for happy hour and like I said, the aesthetic is so nice. I'm not sure if it was remolded or what, but everything was so new. I got some nachos (sadly not pictured because I ate them so quick) with no meat but they were really good. My friends got some tacos de papa and they were good, not amazing but good. Now, I'm HUGE on service. Our server was nice but...kinda lagged. He did take our orders quick but after that, he kinda disappeared. It's like we had to go look for him, literally. My friend had to ask another waitress to get our check and we had to find the waiter to give him the payment. Food was good, service was ok. I still say you gotta try it out! read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Little photo op - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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This spot was soooooooo good it's always so hard to find a good Mexican spot when you are Mexican because nothing compares to moms cooking but this spot definitely hits home when you eat there. The food was amazing the ingredients tasted very fresh and authentic! Mole is one of my favorite Mexican foods so this spot definitely got it down. I recommend you visit and try anything on the menu. The ceviche was fire too. My mom really enjoyed the carne asada plate and my girlfriend enjoyed her barbacoa. The service was also so good and the owner took some of his time to talk to us and explain the love and care they put into the food which made so much sense from what I was tasting. It's also a good place to celebrate birthdays! Super chill spot! read more

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This place is the kind of local Mexican spot that makes you question why you ever trusted chain restaurants. The food hits hard, the vibes are friendly, and the full bar pours drinks like they're trying to fix your whole week in one glass. read more

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Had to update my review since I came back to visit recently. The food was delicious and the molcajete was flavorful and had plenty of food to share. Highly recommend! The live music was such a nice experience as well! read more

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Great food and ambiance. We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our balcony seat. We hope go back some day.

I really liked the atmosphere here -- it had such a nice vibe. I overheard someone say they're normally not this busy, so they were kind of scrambling trying to make everything work, which honestly makes sense since it was Valentine's Day. I originally saw this place on TikTok, and my boyfriend decided to bring me here for V-Day They had a special Valentine's menu, which was really cool. There weren't any tacos, which my bf wanted, but realistically tacos aren't very Valentine's dinner vibes, so I think it was a smart move. They also had a super cute little photo op section in the back, which was such a fun touch. Food-wise, everything was really good. The mole chips were super unique and actually really good. The queso fundido was DELICIOUS -- like, no notes. The tlayuda was really good and would definitely order it again. The margarita was yummy. The enchiladas were also really good, and I was surprised by how much I liked the red sauce which normally I'm 100% for the green saice. The food was also more Oaxacan-style than I'm used to, but it was delicious regardless. Shoutout to our waiter Kenneth -- he was amazing. Super friendly, kept light conversation with us, and made us feel comfortable, like we were just chatting with a friend. Overall, such a great Valentine's dinner experience. Would definitely come back read more

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Ambience was really nice! Good selection of music playing in the background. The food was amazing! I got the enchiladas de mole 10/10! The service was also really good. Hole in the wall. Would highly recommend read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Cheese Mole and pipián enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Cute place, delicious food and friendly service. Cute decor. Had the carne asada plate, it's big enough to share.

Good spot for brunch. Loved their mole. it was definitely their own flavor of mole, different and delicious. Cute little corner spot off of Whittier blvd, the inside is nicely decorated reminds of day of the dead vibes. We were the first ones there when they opened. Served us right away, helpful in telling us what were the best items to order and drinks that were good. they also serve coffee and cafe de olla. read more

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Food was GREAT. We had a large group, 3 families and they accommodated us quickly. We forgot to tell Liz we wanted the bills split 3 way, NOT A PROBLEM! Liz was amazing and paying separately was easy! Great music, delicious food, and drinks. Good vibes. Thanks Liz! read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Best margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Awesome experience! Thanks to Eugene the owner and staff. We came on a Friday night for happy hour 2-6pm. They had a live music which was super entertaining. Food was delicious. Great ambiance overall. We loved the Calidad beer and mango margaritas. We ordered the following and everything was yummy! Ceviche Citrus marinated fresh Basa fish tossed with tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, red onion and avocado. Served with plantain Chips Carne Asada USDA Choice outside skirt steak served with rice, veggies, Oaxacan beans, potato taquito with coloradito mole and oaxacan cheese, grilled cambray onion, grilled jalapeno, grilled panela cheese and chimichurri Queso relleno Tortilla soup Asada tacos Calidad Mango margarita read more

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Giving this place 3 stars. Inside the restaurant was really nice. The service was great. Our server was on top of it and treated us well. My low rating was based off of the food. For appetizers we ordered queso fundido and guacamole. The guacamole was really good and the queso fundido was ok. For our entrees I ordered the green mole enchiladas and my husband ordered the carne asada plate. I did not enjoy my enchiladas at all. They tasted very dry. It was just marinated shredded chicken breast in the tortilla and green mole on top. Usually enchiladas have cheese on top or inside the tortilla and sour creme. That combination was just too dry for me. My husband said the carne asada plate wasn't that great either. We ordered chicken nuggets and fries for my son and that actually tasted really good. read more

First time going. Met a friend and it was amazing from the start. Decorated so cute. Very trendy. It was early so empty but didn't bother us. We got to enjoy each others company without distractions. Friendly staff. Started with mocktails. Fresh fruit, no alcohol and agave. Very refreshing. (Next time will go lighter on the agave though). Then went on to apps - empanadas and ceviche. Perfection. Empanadas were more like a hard shell taco exterior which we didn't mind. Next was the entree - molcajete filled with proteins and sauce. Perfection! Side of black beans and white rice was just enough. Overall food tasted like it was good quality and fresh - not fried and greasy. Restrooms and all the decor was neat and tidy. It's what you expect from a restaurant like this. Kudos to mgmt for striving for excellence. Keep it up and you will thrive! read more

A delicious meal here! My shrimp plate was so juicy, delicious rice. The taquitos were crunchy and so good. Loved the little bit of black beans under the taquitos. The service was so attentive and friendly. There was live music which made the meal more memorable. The parking lot is a little small but there's street parking too. Such a great meal. Loved everything. read more

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Went here with a friend. We got lucky with the parking because there was 2 spots open. They have live band Friday night and Sunday morning. If you're trying to go then... be prepared to park on the street. Very narrow spots. The inside is absolutely beautiful!! The lights, decor, seating, 10/10. Our drinks were really good too! Only reason 4/5 was because tlayuda I'm pretty picky about since I use to date someone Oaxacan. Although it should be crispy I think it was a bit tooo crispy (hard). The beans and toppings were rlly good. They also gave you 3 salsas on the side which made up for some flavor missing. I'm looking forward to coming back tho!! My friends plate looked amazing. read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Tlayuda - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Amazing molé.. Amazing drinks.. Amazing food.. Amazing service.. Love the vibe.. Definitely would recommend read more

This amazing Oaxacan Mexican restaurant delivers bold, authentic flavors straight from southern Mexico. From rich mole to handmade tortillas every dish bursts with tradition and heart. The vibrant décor and warm hospitality make it a true culinary escape to Oaxaca. Parking is a bit tough, but it's worth it. Great service, especially when the owner brings you the table chips. read more

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Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5 Definitely stood out as the only asians in the restaurant HAHA, means it's authentic! Our waiter was so kind and lovely too! Food was good, learned mole isn't 100% my thing, fine to eat, but I'll try something different. Drinks were decent, Appetizer, 2/3 were liked. Unique items / sauces. Was live music playing. Parking is a little difficult but just park next door at the gym where the signs are. read more

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Visited Jan 2026 Everything was amazing. The food and cocktails were really good!! The molcajete zapoteco was outstanding! Ambiance was nice with a nice playlist. The restaurant was clean too. What really stood out was the service. Lizbeth was a great server. She was attentive and very sweet. The cocktails she made were really good!!! Her service was definitely the cherry on top and I would go back because of her. read more

The food tasted great, and the ambiance was fine. However, the parking is very small (only one driveway to get in and out), and the portion that you get for the high price of the food is small. $33 for a small piece of carne asada meat, plus one taquito with rice and beans? I just found out that tortillas are not included. I was offered some handmade tortillas without being told that they charged four dollars for three handmade tortillas. I think the waiter should mention that before putting the order through. Overall, the food and ambience are decent to pretty good. However, the portion size to the cost of it is not so good. If you don't mind paying extra for these portions, then by all means come down. Since I have a family of four I won't be coming back anytime soon. Plus they were out of the lamb, which is what I wanted to order. read more

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Excelente bebida muy refrescante para un día en el que quieras compartir una bebida sin alcohol read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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Absolutely love this restaurant. Been here a few times now and have not once been disappointed. Fantastic service, delicious food, overall fun vibes. Their mole is so freaking yummy. Both the mole negro and the mole coloradito taste amazing. Great quality meat, unique and flavorful mole that you can tell was made with love. Also love the barbacoa and the octopus. Highly recommend for a date night, happy hour, taco/Mexican food craving. Parking lot in the back so parking hasn't been an issue. They also seem big enough h to hosts large groups or parties. 100% recommend (: read more

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So cute when u walk in.. once you survive the parking lot fiasco.. if yer handicap.. just know they have a weied elevated handicap parking spot.. i nearly fell into their trench So we enter.. so cute.. love the decor.. They greet u and plop a basket of thin crispy chips and what turned out to be.. mole.. i thought it was black beans.. maybe they shouldn't pour the mole on the chips.. some people dont like mole.. we dont.. its chocolate sauce with latin flavors.. I felt bad wasting the basket and asking for salsa.. The guy cam back with what he called salsa.. I wasn't sure what it was.. it was sweet.. I think it was roasted tomatoes.. i still dont know how I feel about it.. But my pallett wasn't expecting it.. So u need to know.. the Food is Oaxaca style and they have 5 Mole flavors But u can order other things not covered in mole. If you are like us.. and not i to mole.. We did not know this but we stayed and enjoyed the carne asada platter which my husband enjoyed .. I got taquitos. The service is extremely friendly.. but slow.. 25 minutes later we got the beverages we ordered. They do give u a neat presentation of bottles water and small drinking glasses.. unfortunately the tap water isnt the best in whittier.. I grew up here.. toss some lime in the water My food was too crunchy.. I couldn't eat it.. I ended up just eating the inside. Before I broke a tooth on that tasty tequito! I feel they should give u a choice on salsa.. perhaps bring a little salsa flight.. cus mole isnt what we expected. I thought it was black beans.. so its a shock to the pallet when you assume its something.. perhaps ask the guest before you have to waste a basket of chips Love this place.. tried it. We recommend it.. we are visiting from out of town and staying nearby.. This place is delicious and a cute date spot.. try the coctails.. ask for the guacamole.. and enjoy the 5 flavors of mole .. read more

From the moment we walked in, Sol 626 impressed. The space is warm and inviting--with a hint of elevated Mexican-cuisine energy--perfect for anything from a casual dinner to a special celebration. Our server was both attentive and friendly, offering helpful recommendations and making us feel welcome from the very start. On the food side: the flavors were vibrant and well-balanced. The mole stood out in particular--rich, complex, and clearly made with care. The handmade tortillas also deserve a shout-out, as did the inventive cocktail program (the watermelon margarita was a fun twist). Many reviewers mention how the dishes pay homage to southern Mexican traditions while still being approachable. We found the atmosphere to be lively but not overwhelming--perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. Parking can be a little tight, and because the place is popular, reservations or arriving early are good ideas. In short: Sol 626 is a local gem in Whittier. Excellent food, friendly service, great ambiance--definitely my go-to spot when I want something special but still relaxed. Highly recommend checking it out. read more

Came in for the first time on a Saturday night with a friend. The interior is very nice and seats are very comfortable. Our food was delivered very fast as well. After beginning to eat, I noticed there wasn't much meat on this little chickens' bones. I wish the chicken pieces were a bit larger to enjoy with the mole. The mole negro itself was delicious. It paired nicely with a Michelada. If I were to come back it would be for happy hour. read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Mole Negro, Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Let's begin with parking.... Although this place might look small from the outside, it's quite the opposite. There is plenty of rear parking so don't shy away from driving through the narrow driveway. You can enter the restaurant through the back door, so no need to walk to the front. This place looks really clean. You can tell there's been upgrades to the place . This place is big! It can easily fit 80 people? I like that it wasn't loud inside and service was great. I was here on 5 de Mayo and was surprised at how empty the place was. I started my evening with a shot of tequila and followed it with a plate of cochinita pibil. It took a while to get our drinks as well as our food. However, there was only one bartender and approximately 50 people inside. The cochinita pibil plate was good but I feel it was missing something. Overall I give my plate a 6/10. read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Cochinita pibil - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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I wish I would have read the Yelp. Reviews before coming. However, my partner had come across this place after some tiktok influencer that he followed had listed this restaurant as a top place to visit. Our family was not impressed with the food. We were a family of 9 individuals. We ordered some different plates that the restaurant offered. However, they were out of certain meats. So that limited what could be ordered. The food was bland had no sason and the drinks were average.But definitely overpriced for what it was. As a family we agreed this was a one and done visit. Would not come back out. I honestly felt a little robbed based on their prices and the food that they served that day, really disappointing read more

I have been to this restaurant 3 times now, and they do not disappoint. The ceviche with banana chips is fire and the mole enchiladas have a great taste. The servers have been amazing. Definitely a must try spot. read more

I knew this Mexican restaurant was going to be special even before I dined there for a special day - my brother's birthday! My family carpooled (and good thing we did because the on-site rear parking lot is small) and entered through the back door. Upon entering, we noticed the two thrones with a decorative back drop great for snapping a picture. Then, at the corner of my eye I saw a Colombian flag colors (it turns out one of the staff members is Colombian, like me!) and I felt at home already. The food/drink selection and service does not disappoint. All our dishes were hands down delicious. I got the mole rojo plate and passion fruit margarita and I could have licked my plate (if I didn't have manners that is; don't dare me please!) The prices are slightly higher than average but it's well worth every penny! I will be returning again to try the other items of the menu. But don't forget your sweater when you go as they put that AC to work. Enjoy! read more

The ambience is super cute in there, probably one of the cutest I've seen in a really long time.. Caso Fundo was really good. I enjoyed the homemade tortillas. Drinks were good. They had live music . read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

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We were looking for a new small business to suppoet for happy hour. we looked on Yelp and the restaurant website for Sol 626 and both claimed to have a happy hour Friday 2-6 with live music. We sat at the bar and were notified there was neither and that the menus were being printed and laminated with new prices. There was another couple at the bar who were also there for happy hour and were disappointed. We stayed anyway for 2 overpriced cocktails. I expected they would honor the happy hour prices since it was just 2 drinks and their bad, but they didn't. Poor customer service and awful way to keep customers coming back. read more

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Whittier, California

Authentic delicious Mexican Food Cute aesthetic Great cocktails Live music Comfy seats When we walked in on a Friday around 7pm, it was kinda empty, so naturally I questioned if I had made the right choice for my mother's birthday dinner. Turns out, it was a great choice! Only thing that could've been better for me was for the server to be a bit more attentive. Not a big deal though. I would definitely go back and probably will in the near future. Live music Fridays after 7pm and Sundays 11-3. The duo is grea. I would love to just sit at the bar area and have cocktails while listening to them sing. read more

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Calling all Mole lovers out there! Sol 626 has only been about 10 months but I can see it's getting to be a very popular place! The service we received from Juan Carlos was so friendly and so willing to explain their sauces and tastes. He was a perfect waiter. They are very proud to serve two types of Mole, Dark and Coloradito. You get to sample them with the chips as they drizzle both on each side of the chips. I came to be partial to the Coloradito although the Dark was very yummy. We ordered their taquito appetizer, potato and chicken, with a side of the mole (cause it's so good!). The taquitos were freshly fried and really good. For my entree I had their Salmon en Salsa Poblana which was cooked to perfection & the sauce creamy and oh, so delicious! My hubby had their chicken enchiladas with both of the Pipian Verde & Pipian Rojo, he totally loved them! I had their Margarita Naranja Del Sur which was nice and strong and sooo good! Even their regular water was an infusion of lemon, basil, mint & orange. It was scrumptious in itself. They have live music on Fridays and we hope to find ourselves there soon to hear the Trio. We ended with their Butter Cake for dessert and this was TRULY a butter cake! We've had many at many places and this was honestly one of the best we've ever had! It was almost the moist texture of a Tres Leches but strictly butter cake.. served with a scroll of vanilla ice cream and we were transported to dessert heaven! A MUST to end your fabulous food! read more

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If you're looking for a great spot that seamlessly blends warm hospitality, delectable cuisine, a casual but lively ambiance, look no further than Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant. We came for Sunday night dinner and weren't disappointed. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive that set the tone for a great dinning experience. This was our first time here and the staff went over the menu, which added another layer of enjoyment to our dinning experience. The waitress brought us complimentary chips that were drizzled with the various Mole sauces they serve, my favorite was the Mole Negro. Now let's talk about the heart and soul of Sol 626 the food. The menu boasts of an array of classic south Mexican cuisine that transported our tastebuds to various levels. Each dish we ordered was a culinary masterpiece with a perfect blend of flavors and textures that showcased management's commitment to quality and authenticity. In conclusion, Sol 626 goes beyond just being a restaurant but an experience. It succeeded our expectations not only by satisfying our palates but created a long lasting impression of an amazing dinning experience. The spot is definitely a Chef driven culinary destination that has encouraged return visits. We'll be back with family and friends!! read more

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Food and service was great. It was my first time there was highly recommended. Definitely will be going back to try some of the other things on the menu . Also eye candy wasn't bad either read more