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    Sol Agave

    4.4 (870 reviews)
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    Edith A.

    Decided to walk to Sol Agave after visiting the pier. When we arrived, it was pretty empty so we sat at the bar. All the staff were friendly, server was great and the bartender made amazing drinks. I absolutely loved the blackberry cocktail they had. Food was delicious. I had the tampiqueña. Which was a skirt steak on top of a chicken quesadilla. Amazing. Meat was flavorful and tender. It came with this green soup, jalapeño cream soup. I have never tasted anything like it!!! Sooooo goooood. Chiles rellenos were also delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was nice, a bit dark so for us older people who need glasses it was a little hard to read the menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All in all, will definitely make the 40 minute drive to go back.

    Skinny Margarita
    Aslan T.

    Sat at the bar for a drink after spending some time on the beach. Felix greeted us with friendly energy and was super attentive. I got the skinny margarita which was really good and so was the chips and salsa. My friend had the pork belly bites which were delicious, and of course, Felix came by to make sure everything was going smoothly. Everything about this experience was great so when you go in, make sure to ask for Felix!

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    Kimberley H.

    The food here was so delicious. We were sat really quickly our party to 3. The staff was super friendly. The manager was on it. I will say our server was lacking. He never came back to our table once the food was delivered. That was the only annoyance. Other than that I would come again. The portion sizes were a good size and very flavorful

    Justin R.

    Had an great dinner at Sol Agave in Santa Monica. I grabbed a burrito and my girlfriend ordered the lamb, and both dishes were legit fire. My burrito was packed, super flavorful, and didn't fall apart halfway through (rare!). The lamb was tender, rich, and honestly one of the standout items of the night. For dessert we split the butter cake and the tres leches, and both were ridiculous. The butter cake was warm, soft, and crazy good, and the tres leches was probably the best I've had in LA -- super moist without being soggy and just the right amount of sweetness. The vibe was great, service was on point, and it felt like one of those spots you just end up coming back to without planning it. Definitely recommend.

    Virgin fruity margarita
    Xhana N.

    On Halloween day, my significant other and I had friends visiting from out of the country. We met for an afternoon in Santa Monica and we had a little more time to spend together. I suggested seeing if we could grab a drink at Sol Agave. Very happy that we stopped by. It was mid-afternoon and happy hour time. The bar was relatively empty, and we let the host know we were only going to get drinks, but he allowed us to sit in the patio area AND order from the happy hour menu. We really appreciated it. The customer service was friendly and prompt. I think that since it was Halloween afternoon, it may have been a little less crowded that a normal Friday happy hour. The restaurant was comfortable and not loud at the time we were there. We enjoyed our drinks and the complimentary chips with salsa and bean dip. The chips were super fresh and delicious. Loved the visit, and I look forward to going back again for a full meal in the near future.

    Excellence ceviche. Three different kinds of fish. Happy hour !! 2-6 pm
    Richard L.

    I was going for a walk in the area and trying to get some exercise. I happen to be walking by Soule agave restaurant and I walked in at 2 PM sharp and I asked what time is the happy hour start? I was lucky it starts at 2 PM and goes till 6 PM. I ordered the mixed ceviche with octopus fish and shrimp. I felt it was generous portion and very good quality. I would definitely come back in the future.

    Premium flavor vodka seltzer
    Daleska M.

    Premium flavor vodka seltzer 3 different flavors strawberry, pineapple, Watermelon very refreshing

    Dana M.

    This place is located on ocean Ave in the heart of Santa Monica across from the beach. Very nice spot and everyone was super friendly. Our group was greeted right away. We had reservations but arrived about 25 mins early and they still seated us once we checked in. (I was glad that we did not have to wait). Our server was really nice and checked in on our table to make sure we were ok and didn't need anything. This place is cute inside with indoor and out door seating, tables (high and low), booths and a full bar. I ordered the filet enchiladas. Unfortunately my food was cold so I did not enjoy them and took most of it home to heat up. (Heating up leftovers might not be as good). I'm sure they would have been good if served at the right temperature. I did dine here on Mother's Day so maybe that's why the food was cold. Next time, I will come on a regular day when it's not so busy and give it another try.

    Desert menu

    This was the best surprise experience. I did not know this restaurant but picked it from yelp. The food was delicious and the deserts were delicious and rich. Amazing service from Juan Ortiz was perfect. I will be back.

    Steak Sol Agave Bowl and a Spicy Mango Margarita
    Shelbyann M.

    My friend and I just happened to be hungry and in the area so we decided to try something new! Roses: - The food was yummy! I got a Sol Agave Bowl (with steak/no avocado) and a spicy mango margarita (so YUM and actually spicy!) - Our waitress was nice, and I liked that they kept filling up my water (I drink a lot of water) - Walked in on a Thursday night, no reservation needed Thorns: - Careful where you park, one of the lots they validate for, but the one I parked in they don't - Wish we got a refill on the chips! - "B" health score Overall a solid, spontaneous dinner spot or good for date night! I'd love to come back and enjoy their patio on a warm summer day.

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    Beautiful "clean" food. Great wait staff we were staying nearby and it was so nice we went 2 nights in a row. Highly recommend.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is good. The service is amazing.

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    How's the parking?

    There is a street with a small hill next to the restaurant. We walked up there and on that street, there were some parking spots that were available. It's not going to be that easy to park.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I don't think so, but the restaurant is kid friendly, in the front patio

    Is this kid friendly?

    Yes

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes there are.

    Is it Dog friendly?

    We actually brought our dog and sat on the (enclosed) patio (in winter). They didn't say anything, but we later heard (from someone, I don't remember who) we shouldn't have done that.

    Do they offer Taco Tuesday deals?

    I have no idea, you have to Google the information on the restaurant

    Gift certificates available?

    yes3

    Are vaccines needed?

    No ;)

    Do they do birthday treats, not a whole birthday song necessarily but small dessert with candles?

    Yes they have some great desserts, and birthday candles if you request

    Any live music? Mariachi?

    Not when we were there.

    Do we need reservation here?

    Nope! Easy to get a table

    Is there free parking?

    No, however we validate a lower rate for 1/12 hour you only pay 2.75, our parking lot holds 50-60 cars

    Most popular dish?

    Chile verde for sure.

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    Every time I walk by here, this place is BUMPIN'. Music, vibes, so busy, such a party! Like, in a…read moregood way and still, not too much for those who are looking for a chill vibe. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and even without a reservation, they were able to seat us right away. Definitely 5 stars for service and not being rude, but friendly and attentive even at a busy time (World Cup was on tv!). I heard alllll about the happy hour specials so I was stoked when we were able to get the best outdoor seating and the happy hour was going on until 7pm he said. So naturally, ordered a bunch of things to try. Unfortunately, that was a solid 3 stars for me. It was just fine. I was actually bummed because I was so excited to try the menu items. They were okay. Ordered sliders (kinda dry and without flavor), Parmesan fries (seasoning was there but not very flavorful and the sauce was bland, the krab rangoons resembled egg rolls (that was new!) and fish tacos were meh. My friend ordered the chicken and it came with fries (the dish not happy hour selection) and that looks more substantial but maybe not worth $32. The drink was sweet (pink lady). Outdoor vibes were cool and def a great spot at the end of 3rd street but probably wouldn't come here for the food. Again, indoor (big tv!!) and outdoor set up was awesome, but food is just okay. Great for large groups but make a reservation!

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    Enjoy the atmosphere. Service is touch and go. Last time was disappointing. The time before…read moreexcellent.

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    Lobster & Beer Santa Monica

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