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    SOL Mexican Cocina

    4.2 (5.1k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Julianne H.

    The ambience is amazing... but the food is phenomenal! The flavor is everything was amazing. The waitress was so attentive to refills, our wait time wasn't too long for our food. Highly recommend coming here. Aunnie was our waitress and she is amazing

    Aaron V.

    Place has great drinks and ambiance. You're looking at the water, which is always great. I've been here several times. I typically get solid service and the food is usually pretty solid. Cheers!

    Morgan D.

    JC was amazing! Fantastic service and really made sure we felt like family. And might I say, stellar pipes! We were here for a birthday and he one-man showed a unique happy birthday with his amazing voice, will be coming here again for the food, service, and view!

    Elisa T.

    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.

    This is the best busser!

    Best experience i've ever had at a restaurant. Jason is an absolute gem. Sean was the best busser, he was on top of his stuff. Definitely will be back!

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    Tap D.

    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.

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    Mike L.

    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.

    Dinner with a view, great food and amazing waiter. Ask for JC.
    Jacklyn S.

    Celebrated my mom's 60th birthday here and had a wonderful experience thanks to our waiter JC. Not only was he super attentive to us but he sang to us more than once and had us laughing the whole night. If this waiter ever decides to do stand up we will be there to support him. The ambience was family friendly and we were seated with views to the boat dock and enjoyed watching people fish on occasion. My toddler and baby also enjoyed the views. The food was also pretty good. Our family tried everything from aguachiles to fajitas and street tacos. Ask JC for recommendations and you will not be disappointed. We hope to come back again soon!

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    Claudia D.

    We were very disappointed with our experience at Sol Cocina, the service was extremely slow. It took about 30 minutes to get our first margarita, and we waited a long time before anyone took our order. The tuna carpaccio we ordered was unavailable, so we switched to the tuna ceviche, which was bland and lacked flavor. I asked for salt and lime, but neither ever arrived. My second margarita was so watered down it tasted like lime water. My friend's salad arrived after I had already finished my meal, and despite requesting extra beets and watermelon (and offering to pay extra), it contained very little of either. Slow service, poor communication, disappointing food, and high prices made this a very frustrating experience. Unfortunately, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. The outside view is nice.

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    Christy R.

    The food was delicious and the ambiance a 10/10. The service was great from the moment we walked in everyone was nice and greeted you. We ordered the guacamole, ceviche and beet salad. My kids were excited because instead of chips it was whole round tostada chip. We had the steak fajitas as an entree and it was the best steak. The only thing that we weren't impressed with was the dessert, we had the sea salt caramel chocolate ganache. There was some kind of liquor they burned off but the taste was strong, the kids were not a fan.

    Isaiah A.

    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.

    All the different HH items we ordered, all were yummy!

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    Evelyn the photographer was amazing!!! She made us feel comfortable during our time with us 10/10

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    Evelyn took our photos and she was so nice!! The food is amazing and the service is was great!

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    Loved the singing by JC and great service. Food was good and servers were helpful. Loved all our time here

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    JC is amazing and the best singer ever. He made our experience here so amazing and we had such a fun time at dinner!! Give him a raise!!!

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    Jacie sings amazing! Great service ! Love his vibes when he was singing happy birthday!

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    Delicious and great photos from the pro photographer! Great margs too, and food was quick, service was attentive!

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    Do you have outdoor or rooftop seating?

    Hello Jordan, We have a covered outdoor seating area that oversees the water. Smaller parties of 2-4… 

    Is it vegetarian or vegan friendly?

    Hello Mayank, We do have options to make some of our dishes vegetarian and vegan friendly please… 

    Do you have live music this Thursday?

    Unfortunately no. We have music Tuesday, Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday brunch.

    Is it dog friendly?

    Not that I could tell!

    Hello! Can you tell me what your vegan options are that equal a full meal?

    fajitas with seitan, beet and watermelon salad, naked bowl with seitan, seitan taco, and cauliflower taco just to name a few. Obviously with no cheese/dairy requested and just let your server know your dietary preference

    Is there live mariachi?

    Live music but not mariachi for taco tuesday at night, brunch saturday and sunday, and I believe saturday night as well

    Who do I email/contact regarding possibly having an event here for 12-15 people?

    Hi Bee, you can call 888.867.8455 to speak to an event specialist or go here for more information: solcocina.com/private-events/… 

    Do you have a quiet room where I can host a meeting for 10?

    Hi Megan, thank you for asking. Yes we do have a private dining room. Send us a DM with your contact information or fill out this form on our website (solcocina.com/book-private-event) and our Event Manager will reach out to you.… 

    Is it recommended to make a reservation for the weekend and how long in advance?

    Yes, highly recommend making reservations as it's a popular weekend destination for the water front dinning location

    How much is corkage fee?

    $15 per bottle.

    Is pet allowed?

    On the patio

    Do they have live music during the week? Specifically Thursday? What about happy hour? Thanks

    I went on a Thursday from roughly 5-7pm and there was no live music, but I believe happy hour went until 6!

    Can I request having a vegan birthday cake for two young ladies? On August 8. For a party of twelve who have a reservation.

    Not sure about Vegan but they have vegetarian options

    Is there another number to call? I've been trying to call to make reservations, but there is no answer

    Hi Tin, apologies about this. Making sure that you dialed the correct number: 949.675.9800. Or please send us a direct message with your phone number and I'll have the host give you a call back.… 

    Which days is there live music?

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    Is it bottomless mimosas?

    Last time I went it was not bottomless. The bloody Maries are the best I've had I recommend them.

    For Sunday brunch is the Brunch Menu the only food they serve, or can we order off the lunch menu as well?

    You can just ask for the lunch menu as well.

    Will you be open for dining on Christmas Eve?

    Hi Ana, yes! We will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal business hours. Thanks for asking!

    Walking over with our pup, do you allow dogs for outside dining?

    Yes

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