JC provides great customer service! Delicious food Great views and vibes! Cozy spot for date nights; attentive staff made the whole evening memorable too!!!! read more

Great experience, despite being short staffed and out of menu items our server JC made the night great!

Alexis was the best so so nice and perfect service 12/10 THANK YOU alexis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went for a birthday brunch. Food was very good. Ambiance was laid back and tranquil, yet festive. Really good beach vibe, which made our dinning experience that much more enjoyable. The service, I can't say enough good things about our server, Dahlia. It's very rare that a server matches me and my girlfriend's energy. Dahlia not only matched our energy , she was very pleasant, informative and her recommendations of cocktails and food selections were spot on. She is definitely a 5star server. This restaurant was recommended to me by my cousin who frequents this establishment. So I will pay if forward and definitely recommend it to my family and friends. And strangers read more

Came here for my birthday and had a great overall experience. The atmosphere was fun, the staff was friendly, and it made for a nice place to celebrate. The food took quite a while to come out, which was probably the biggest downside of the evening. I ordered the carnitas burrito and found it a little on the salty side, but the flavors were still good. The highlight for me was definitely the tableside c Despite the slower service, we had a great time and enjoyed the overall experience. I'd come back again for the drinks and beautiful Newport vibes. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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ambiance: very dimly lit. nice vibes but bad if you can't read without a decent amount of light (my dad). venue: easily able to accommodate our party of 10. service: did not like the server very much. felt bad because it was late on a sunday so he likely had a lot of tables to wait with fewer staff. messed up a couple times: - told us they were out of a dish that two of us ordered and asked us to order two new dishes if we wanted to. ended up bringing the "sold out" dish for one of us and the two new dishes we ordered. luckily we didn't have to pay extra. - heavily discouraged us from ordering a dish because it would take too long to make. i understand it was on the later side but we still had time. - told us the desserts were for only one person each max 2 (size-wise). do NOT listen. we ordered 5 churro desserts and 1 tres leches cake. we only probably needed 2/3 churros and the cake. food/drinks: - zero proof blueberry hibiscus gimlet: 3/5 thought it was decent. not too bad. not great either. would suggest the zero proof margarita over this. - goat cheese enchilada: 4/5 im just generally a fan of goat cheese. this was the dish they "ran out" of. luckily they still had one to serve us. the parts with more cheese were the best parts. overall solid. - chicken burrito: 3.5/5 best part about this burrito was the way the chicken was seasoned. otherwise, it was like any normal burrito - rosca de churro: 5/5 even though we got too many, I thoroughly enjoyed this dessert. wish I wasn't so full before eating this. - tres leches cake: 4/5 didn't have much of this one. from whatever I did have, it was a little sweet but nice and light. not too heavy. read more

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We had our bookclub with a party of 16 here on Cinco de mayo and they were happy to accomadate our large party in their downstairs dining area. We were worried about parking but there is a nice large FREE lot if you're ok to walk a bit. It's right in the water so the view from the ground floor is lovely. The menu is identical to the Irvine location. Delicious! They had specials for Cinco de mayo so prices were good too! The corn is grated tableside which is fun! I would recommend getting a whole one for yourself though..my friend and I regretted sharing one. The vegetarian options are great too! Most of us got the sweet potato taco. I think the most special part of this place is the full size tortilla that she served as chips with a bean dip and salsa that are delicious...careful yo don"t fill up on them they are addictive! Our server seemed a little overwhelmed but it was a busy night. We only found 2 mistakes on the bill which they happily fixed. They also were happy to split our orders to make the bills easier. read more

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Had a business dinner one night at SOL and it was a mediocre experience. First off, the food was ok at best. SOL charges a premium, but delivers lack luster food. The calamari breading was thick and because of this, some pieces were under fried. The chicken wings were so sweet, they might as well have called them candied wings. Next, the branzino, which really was a single filet that was dry. The carne asada burrito should have just been called a bean burrito. Lastly, the ceviche should have just been called a fruit salad. Unfortunately besides the food, the service needed improvements also. The hostess and our main server were great, but for the rest of the staff who served the table, based on the look on their faces, they made us feel like we were bothering them. All we wanted was some help clearing some plates off the table. All in all, there are plenty of better Mexican restaurants especially at this price point. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - HOT & RAW TROPICAL CEVICHE - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I was in the area for a conference, and a colleague who's local recommended we try this spot for lunch. We decided to sit outside since the weather was great, and it made for a really enjoyable experience, especially with the nice marina view. I went with the quesadilla, which was a solid choice. It was well-made and hit the spot for a quick lunch. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with good decor and a great setting. Definitely a pleasant place to stop by if you're in the area. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This is the vegan options review. I thought it was great to be able to enjoy vegan dining by the water. Love the ambience. Waitress knows which items are vegan or can be veganized. Their all complimentary chips are vegan and so are the salsa and warm black bean dip. They are delicious. Hot sauce, salt, and cut limes were provided. We ordered La Vida Quinoa Bowl with Bbq Chipotle Seitan from the brunch menu, a side of rice and black beans. Portions were big as we brought leftovers home. Delicious. I used Inkind app to get 20% cash back and used my credits in my account to lower the bill. It is a great deal! read more

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Happened to come here as we parked right in front of it to go to the next door restaurant, and so happy we did! They had happy hour from 4-6 as well, and their menu had a lot of what we liked, so really cannot complain. The portions for the price was great, just thought that taquitos were not filled with as much shrimp as we had liked, but otherwise, everything was tasty! Here's why I am here, writing this review right away, our server Quinn. What a sweetheart! Answered all our questions with a smile on his face, and you can tell he is passionate about what he does and where he works. Lastly, our view was great! Who thought we could find such a great place with good HH prices right on the water- and local! Thank you for a great meal! read more

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On Saturday 05/30/26 I decided to stop by and order a light meal. This is my 4th time eating at SOL and most likely will be my last. I was sat immediately with no reservation. I was sat at a seat where I could view the water and boats which I appreciated. I received chips and salsa immediately but waited for quite awhile to be asked if I wanted anything to drink. Gianella was my server and I asked for water and a ginger ale. I got my water immediately but the ginger ale took awhile to get. From what I could see my server had about 4 tables of customers to assist. When my server came with my ginger ale I ordered ONE Ensenada Fish Taco no rice no beans. My server came to my table and asked did I want my fish grilled or battered. I said battered. A male server brought me a plate with one grilled fish taco, rice & beans. I told him I didn't order this. He seemed confused so I told him I'll let my server know. I saw my server Gianella and immediately told her I was given the wrong food. She apologized and said I could go ahead and have the wrong food and she would put in the Ensenada Taco that I had ordered. I ate two bites of the rice from the plate of food that was given to me. My Ensenada taco finally came and I ate it. Now I'm sitting and waiting for my bill. Finally I asked a server not my server for my bill. She said my server was on her break. Normally when your server is on a break or clocking out they let you know that someone else will be your server. A male manager came to my table with my bill. The ginger ale I had ordered was not on the bill. I let him know and he said that's okay since my meal got messed up. I paid my bill had left the table. I stopped my the women's bathroom to wash my hands and the bathroom was a hot mess!!! Once I left the bathroom I looked to let any employee know about the messy women's bathroom but everyone was busy and honestly I didn't want to wait any longer. read more

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I've visited this Sol in the past and thought it was decent, this time though I was left incredibly disappointed. We were seated fairly quickly on a Monday afternoon (2pm) , atmosphere is nice as there is a view of the water. Waiter was excellent and he did his best with the circumstances. I wanted the a soup and salad, but was informed that there were no soups that day. Ok, no problem, I ordered the crab cakes with a side of Caesar salad and elote. Waiter came back to inform me that they were out of crab cakes, so I ordered the salmon. Waiter came back to inform me that they were out of salmon. Now I'm Not sure what else I want so I ask for the menu and before getting set I ask if he can check if they have fish tacos available. He confirmed that they did. Salad came out, croutons, dressing and romaine. Elote was as expected. Fish tacos were ok, nothing special. All in all for the price and quality I could have gone somewhere else and gotten better food and the food that I actually wanted. Not sure why they are out of everything, especially in a Monday afternoon. read more

The chile rellenos were tasty and done well. Can't beat the chips and salsa with a margarita at SOL. The service was great. Our server was on point with what we ordered. The location of this restaurant is pretty sweet. Nothing beats sitting by the marina in Newport Beach while enjoying some good food and a margarita. read more

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So good , I usually find that upscale Mexican restaurants lose the authenticity in their dishes but not here. Elevated , but delicious and using fresh, yummy Mexican ingredients read more

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Was there w my wife as she waited for a flight that night. Great service and drinks. But no beer on tap all bottles

This review has been a long time coming. It's been at least 3 or 4 months since I dined here. The first thing I must note is the mandatory valet parking. As if California specifically Newport is not expensive enough. Are you kidding me. Mandatory ballet? And then to watch them almost peel out in my vehicle. You've got to be kidding me. The food is so so typical franchise Mexican food. Nothing to write home about. And definitely not authentic Mexican as I have been to Mexico and ?an attest to its non- authenticity. Its right on par with being One Step Above fast food. read more

The views are the best here, the service with Sara was terrific, and Brian the Manager couldn't have been more welcoming & accommodating. We had great margaritas and red wine, tequila and delicious food, I can't wait to go back again. There were 6 of us, and the photos we took with the background of the marina, and the food was really impressive! Thank you Sara & Brian for a fun evening with my friends!!! read more

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Compare to other SOL locations, this place is small and bit old school. Cozy place next to ship docking and multi-million dollar ocean view homes. Service is okay, server wasn't particularly attentive and dishes were not very impressive. I can say they are par with "El Torito Grill." Would I visit here again? Probably not any time soon. read more

Loved the location and loved the view. I wish I didn't have to pay for valet parking but at least it wasn't a long wait. Our hostess and server were both lovely. The menu is comprehensive, from simple tacos to more fancy seafood. We ordered nachos, enchiladas, the octopus dish and the table-side guacamole. It was a nice touch. I can see how this would be a good option for a celebration. I enjoyed our visit :). read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My family and I visited this location for the first after a friend's recommendation. We truly enjoyed our experience. The food was fresh, the staff were friendly, and the drinks were on-point! We originally sat in the patio; however, the sun was blazing down on us and we asked to move into the main restaurant area. They immediately accommodated our request. We met a server named "JZ" who was super friendly with our kids and made us feel at home. We can't wait to visit again! read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My work had a happy hour event here and it was worth every moment! We all shared a bunch of bites: Hot and Raw Ceviche, Firecracker Quesadilla, Shrimp Cucarachas, Naked Guacamole, and Grilled Sweet Corn. My favorite? Definitely the shrimp! Super crunchy if you like to eat the skin, but the shrimp was roasted with garlic, lime, and chile perfectly. I washed this all down with the Sol Margarita, an immediate kick. All the plates were yummy and filling! The servers were so attentive and made sure we were checked up on at all times. read more

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Great food with great ambience on the harbor with a nice view. Excellent service! Minus 1 star because the Filet & Shrimp El Jefe taco claims to use "grilled Angus filet", but it is not Filet Mignon! The complimentary chips, salsa, and bean dip were very nice. The plain Naked Guacamole was great. As was the Chorizo & Mushrooms Con Queso. The grilled Sweet Corn was excellent. Tableside cut off the cob. Wonderful street corn aioli. We almost needed one per person. The Carnitas Burrito done Bandera Style (wet with melted cheese) was great. Next time I want to try a different meat for fun. The house Sol Margarita was wonderful. The Cadillac Margarita was great but unnecessary. read more

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The restaurant has an incredible view. Our waitress was incredibly kind. However, the food was incredibly underwhelming. They start strong with their warm chips, salsa, and beans. From there, it falls off. Breakfast burrito was a tough sell. No flavor, cold tortilla, unmelted cheese. Steak in the fajitas was dry and incredibly disappointing. SOL has let me down here, in Phoenix, and in Vegas. It's a shame. read more

Gaston has been so sweet. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks and I mentioned it was my birthday and he brought us a cake. He is so friendly and easy to talk to!! Sol mexicana!!! you guys have an amazing barista at hand. Don't ever let him go!! read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Amazing chips and salsa, great environment right along the water and JC was so fun and personable!

I have visited this location before and remember really liking it. We went in on Saturday night to have a drink, some chips and salsa and split something small. The vibe inside is festive lots of families. Tables with 6-8 people, and a few small tables for couples. It looked fun, but it was a miss. I want to hope this was just an "off" night. The chips had a stale texture. The beans they give to dip were extra oily and my husband commented they tasted like motor oil. We got a simple bean and cheese burrito, and it was very bland. I haven't had a burrito I can't finish, and this one I just didn't want to finish. I ended up pulling out a salt packet I had in my purse (no one puts salt shakers on tables anymore!) To their credit, they had a great manager on duty who came by and asked how we enjoyed our food. We were honest about it, because I always believe in giving good feedback so that restaurants can attempt to improve. The manager took care of the meal and asked us to please give them another try. Because of that simple act of kindness and care, we will try again. Hoping it was just a fluke. But, glad to know there are good managers out there who take the time to show they care. It goes a long way. read more

Easily got reservations for a Sunday night at 5:30 and was able to sit on the patio with a great view of the water and boats. Restaurant is mid-sized and wasn't busy upon arrival but started getting more full by the time we headed out at 7. I personally didn't have a margarita but they looked delish. The table salsa and bean dip was tasty and we all appreciated the large tortilla chips that were like little tostada shells. I got the shrimp chili rellano and they were able to customize for me which I appreciated. I'd rate it 3/5. Was a bit spicy for me (even without the spicy sauce) and a different take on the dish since it wasn't deep fried. My boyfriend got the carne asada burrito and it was a solid choice. Friend got the popcorn cauliflower taco and enjoyed it. We celebrated birthday and they gave us a big plate of "nachos" made with deep fried chips covered in chocolate and I believe caramel sauce, cinnamon, and whipped cream. So good! Overall it was a good experience and we talked about visiting again. Valet is $6. I think there's lot parking but we didn't find it immediately so we opted to valet. read more

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This place is so great- good chill vibes, delicious drinks and food, our waiter JC was hilarious and fun! We had the best time, coming back again for sure. Highly recommend! read more

Juan Carlos (Jay C) took great care of us today! Super friendly and food was amazing. Atmosphere is very nice looking forward to coming again. Thanks Jay C for making our night! read more

Food was delicious, view is stunning, and our waiter, JC, was amazing!! Will definitely be back.

The food was mostly quite good, not outstanding for me. The Spanish octopus was cooked well and very tender, but the flavor fell flat--felt like there wasn't as punchy as it should have been. The steak was excellent, though the spinach it was served on was mushy and unappetizing. The chicken desmadres was unremarkable. Grilled well but the chicken itself wasn't too flavorful. I enjoyed the grilled corn that they prepared tableside. Service was great; breathable and relaxed. The place was busy and lively, kind of loud. If you sit on the outside area (still windowed in), the view over the water is beautiful and you can watch boats going out and coming back in. Overall, experience was fine, but I do not feel the need to revisit. read more

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100/10 experience. The staff were all so kind. The food and drinks were delicious and the ambiance made the food taste even better! The views made it seem like you were on a boat. Definitely will be coming back soon one day. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Parking is in a shared lot so had no issue finding any. Service was fast & friendly. We had reservations & sat outside in a covered patio area with a gorgeous view of the water. Loved the ambiance, decor, & lighting. For drinks I got the blueberry agave smash which was tasty. Also got the chip & guac which was good. For mains I had the goat cheese enchiladas with beans & rice which was so tasty. Would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

JC is the best server I think I've ever had! So attentive, funny, and makes you feel seen and well taken care of at every point. We love the brunch here, it never disappoints. The papa's papi, peel and eat shrimp, and chilaquiles (add carne asada) are our favorites. The views and ambiance are nice & the complimentary chips and salsa are amazing!! read more

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Great atmosphere meeting service!!! Ethan the new Ethan the new photographer was a great addition to the team read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Had such a wonderful experience at Sol, especially with the beautiful sunset view. Our server, Luis, was excellent, very attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. I highly recommend the shrimp taquitos! Vlad was incredibly sweet and even took a super cute, memorable photo for us to commemorate the night. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Fajitas and memories - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Very nice place for Mexican food. Waterfront dining and great service from waiters and Managers all checking in patrons. Had the quesadillas with carnitas and was plenty. Great salsa and chips and plenty of drink choices from wine beet and specialty margaritas. I hear they have a great taco Tuesday with Dj so I plan on coming back. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - CARNITAS QUESADILLAS - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I don't typically leave negative reviews, but I feel this one is worth sharing. We visited Sol Mexican Cucina tonight, and while the location is beautiful right on Newport Harbor and the atmosphere was lively, the food was surprisingly underwhelming, especially for Southern California, where expectations for Mexican cuisine are high. I ordered the short rib tacos, and they were mostly tortilla topped with lettuce, tomato, and an overly heavy cream sauce, with very little short rib. It didn't reflect what you'd expect from a true short rib taco, rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. The rest of the dishes at the table were similarly lacking in flavor. I understand rising costs and the need to balance margins, but quality and execution still matter. With such a prime location and a full house, this place has so much potential to deliver something really special. I'm sharing this in the hope that management takes a closer look at the food program and elevates it to match the setting. I'd love to come back and have a different experience but as it stands, I wouldn't return for the food. **Review Update**. We all woke up with tummy aches this morning. It pains me to give a bad review but the food here needs to improve. read more

Had a wonderful time being served by JC tonight! Our group was well taken care of, entertained and well fed. Service was wonderful, food delicious and drinks yummy. Thank you for the birthday song truly memorable. I recommend the Chicken Desmadre, and a jalapeño margarita. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Jalapeño cucumber margarita - Mexican Near Me - Newport Beach, California