As your approaching this establishment it looks very run down and like a hole in the wall from the outside but once you enter through the front doors, it's like being down on a tropical island! The environment was very warm, welcoming, and fun! The food was phenomenal! Freshly cooked and the staff were soooooo nice! I would recommend everyone to go and eat at sol cafe! Thank you very much read more

Sol Cafe - Latin American Near Me - Torrington, Connecticut

Loved this place, food terrific and waitress was accommodating. Will be going back often. New review. Was told paella would take 45 mins. Waited hour and 10 then was told it would be another 15 minutes. I had tickets to a show so walked out hungry. read more

I always wanted to try this place. Finally, I stopped by earlier today with no pre- set wants. Went with the chicken, black beans, yellow rice and Sancocho. I loved it all, especially the Sancocho. Great, friendly place. read more

Great food. The service was pretty slow though. We did pick up and waited about 30 min longer than the original wait time of 25 min. Food was worth the wait though. Hopefully they make it through COVID. read more

The food is the Star of this restaurant. The cuisine spans all of Latin America and they change their specials every couple of weeks. The service is always friendly and they speak both English and Spanish. The portions are always generous at very reasonable prices. One of the best dining values around. read more

We came on on a Saturday night about 8 o'clock and were the only ones there for about half an hour. Waitress and bartender were both extremely friendly and noticed that we were undecided so they gave us a lot of great advice. We ordered fish tacos for appetizer, they served three of them and they were a decent size. Each had a large chunk of delicious white fish that was lightly battered and covered with vinaigrette type sauce and salsa. We then ordered chicken chunks with rice and beans and a plate of shredded beef with rice and beans and everything was out of this world. It was so good that we ordered a plate to go for tomorrow's lunch. The bartender also made us a delicious cocktail which was a hot tea with tropical spices fruits and a stick of sugarcane. Yes, food of this high-quality does take a while to prepare, but the wait is well worth it. We cannot wait to go back read more

This restaurant may not look like much on the outside but the food is exquisite. I was impressed by the flavors that were developed in the shrimp ceviche. The tequila, passion fruit infused broth brought a special element to the dish. I also tried the pork belly chicharron mofongo and the shrimp mofongo. Both dishes equally stood out with their unique balance of flavors. Since I am still in town I am considering eating here again tomorrow! read more

My hunt for a good mofongo is over. This restaurant is amazing. The waitress was super friendly and the food was delicious. Ordered the chicken and shrimp mofonguito appetizer on our waitresses recommendation. This was actually the best mofongo I have ever had. Also order0ed the fish sandwich with fried plantains and my friend ordered the ox tail. Everything we ordered was great. The fish sandwich was juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of avacado and the ox tail was swimming in an amazing broth. Can't wait to go back for more. read more

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Amazing food, great mojitos & excellent customer service. Spanish speaking as well as English speaking staff, which makes picking food off menu easier. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

For years we have been searching for a place that has amazing Latin food in our area. We found it in Sol. This is hands down some of the best food we have ever had. Authentic and original. I can not wait to eat here again. I read that others had said it was slow with service but it does not matter. It is completely worth the wait and the people are super nice. read more

Small, charming cafe on a side street in Torrington. Excellent food. Guacamole with fresh hot chips. Pork shoulder seasoned and slow cooked to tender. Generous portions, gracious service and great value. Many more interesting dishes to try on subsequent visits. The smells of real cooking waft out the door. Don't miss this hidden gem in a town with precious little delicious food. read more

My wife and I recently visited. Previous reviews made us apprehensive about the level of service. What we discovered was a great little latin American restaurant. I first tried their calamari. I was disappointed because they were rubbery and with a thick cornmeal batter. I then got a plate of mussels with brandy sauce and chorizo. The sauce and the chorizo was outstanding. The chorizo was overcooked. The rice and beans that came with the meal were outstanding, My wife ordered turnovers (chicken, beef, cheese) and they were super with a stellar dipping sauce. She had the fried pork plate with spicy rice. The pork was good and the spicy rice was to rave about. A secret is that they have outstanding drinks. I had white sangria and am still talking about it. My wife had a mojito. It was super even though a different style than we are used to. read more

Visited last weekend...as soon as I walked i felt the comfort of traditional home cooking which was very welcoming.. I was hungry so I was looking forward to a great meal... I order the swai fish Veracruz style and it was amazing the sauce made the meal... The portion was very generous and filled me right up...I asked the chef what should I pair with and he recommend a Sauvignon Blanc that complimented the fish great I ended up drinking almost the whole bottle.. Overall it was a nite to remember from the people the food the drink the music...I can't wait to go back again read more

Been here like 5 times now.....its nice on the inside....small place tucked away on a downtown Torrington side street. The waitstaff has always been very polite to us and answered any questions we had. Its been quiet the times we've been with other couples also eating. The food is very good....the $8 specials are tasty and a very good value. My only suggestion would be to give a bit more with a few of the meals. Most are well proportioned but one I had was very tasty but needed a bit more to fill me up. They also do takeout. The menu has some very interesting dishes on it that we cant wait to try! We'll be back! read more

Great spot for lunch. Good portions for the price and tastes very authentic. The staff seemed to know everyone else around me, which is a good sign that people keep going back. I did not have any issue with slow service. As others mentioned there's only one waitress/bartender but the place was not too busy. Perhaps it gets a little more crowded during dinner? read more

Nice people but small space and food could be better. I went here a few times holding my breathe with anticipation that it would be like NYC food but it's no where close GOOD but not great. They run out of most selections fast so you have to settle. read more

We tried Sol Cafe for the first time yesterday and weren't disappointed! We loved it so much we got take out too! Barb was wonderful. She helped answer any questions that we had and was very informative. The Cubano was out of this world! Looking forward to dining at this hidden gem again in the near future! read more

Many times I have asked for a well cooked salmon..never have eaten such a perfect well cooked Salmon like the one at this place..Had a perfect texture to it not over filled and not to raw..My vegetables as well were perfectly cooked..the tomatoream sauce gave it a perfect touch..Waiting time was a perfect timing due for what I actually ordered..one of the best thing they have besides their food is the service..well taken care off all the way..Had a sangria which was perfectly done..wasn't watery at all it has a unique n perfect touch..love this place..highly recommend this restaurant.. read more

I loved it!!! The food was amazing and the Salsa was the best I have ever had. The food did take a little while but the reason is because they make everything fresh. I suggest if you go bring a few friends and order the salsa and chips with guacamole so you have something to munch on before your meal comes. By the time we had a glass of wine and finished the app our meal was on the table. I go to the Caribbean every year and it made me feel like I was back there with the music and atmosphere. I can't wait to go back :) read more

Authentic and amazing. I had a fish in tomato sauce with sautéed peppers n onions with side of tostones. I highly recommend this place if you appreciate real Hispanic cuisine. read more

My third meal here and Im still thrilled. Great handmade drinks, excellent service, wonderful food. Helpful waitresses/ bartender. Whats not to love? read more

I'm really torn on how to feel about this place. It feels like you're coming home to your latin grandma's house and are just excited to see smiling faces and familiar foods. The bar/drink menu was great, it's awesome to see homemade sangria that doesn't taste like sugar water and actually has a nice boozy kick to it. Went in for lunch takeout and made the (incorrect) assumption that it would be a quick trip. Waited nearly 1.5 hours for 3 tacos, a bowl of gumbo, and a small bowl of yucca. We were already 3 drinks in by the time the food came, yet the kitchen was packed full. Even had to ask the waitress for "how much longer?" (which wasnt answered for 10 more minutes...then she said 5 more minutes until food would arrive) Had to continually ask for water refills, even though the lunch crowd had thinned. As for the food, the tacos were very well seasoned and yummy. The gumbo was too tomato-ey for my taste, and the quinoa was overcooked. The boiled yucca left much to be desired as well. read more

This place has awesome, authentic Latin food. So excited to have found Sol Cafe. One of my new favorites in Torrington. Everything we had was excellent. read more

Fresh and delicious: Sol truly values their dishes. Although I haven't had a drink, it's clear they value their bar and drink options as well. Some may point out Sol's slow service and that they tend to run out of dishes, but it's a friendly place, so if you have time to relax and enjoy your company, Sol is a great choice! Excellent food. read more

Welcoming atmosphere. Huge portions for a great price. Chicken with gravy is amazing! Chef cooks with his heart and it reflects in his food. Yum! read more

This food is absolutely amazing the dishes are always cooked up to par and the staff are very friendly!

Just had a very enjoyable lunch of steak tacos. Fresh, full of flavor and generous portion. Service was polite and efficient. Not lightning fast, I waited fifteen or twenty minutes for the meal but I did not experience the excessively long wait that others have mentioned. Would have given five stars except the iced tea I first ordered had an off taste (replaced with Sprite - no problem). Atmosphere is cute, colorful and cheap. Surprised to see full bar. I intend to go back once a week and try all the specials. read more