Blue is the best. Go see him and he will give you 5 star service! Food is amazing too!

Came here for happy hour & we had such a good time. The service was great, the food was yummy & the drinks were delicious & reasonably priced! I highly recommend the ceviche that is on the happy hour menu, but everything we ordered was great, you can't go wrong. We will definitely be back here! read more

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Good neighborhood spot for happy hour! Aesthetically, pretty venue! They have TVs if you're looking to watch any games but beware no sound. Service has recently gotten a little slow -- might be understaffed. Service is a lot faster when I'm sitting at the bar. I've waited sometimes 15-20 minutes just to place my drink order. If you park in garage, free validation. Also lots of free street parking. read more

I've been coming to Sol for many years now 6+). . It's generally a great place to meet friends and work colleagues. The food is tasty and well prepared. The servers are super friendly and welcoming. Today I hosted two of my work colleagues for lunch our bill was $138 and I noticed there was a $5.98 service charge on our bill. I asked the waitress what the service charge was. She didn't know. I asked if it was to contribute to the employees healthcare expenses (which I would support)! She said that the service fee was implemented during Covid to cover additional costs but hasn't been removed since. She informed me that the employees don't get the service fee monies - corporate does. HUH? Why is SOL charging customers a service fee 6'years past Covid? Wouldn't it be better to just include any additional fees into a higher menu item price? I'll support your employees because they work hard and earn their paychecks. But don't charge your customers random service fees. read more

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Why would you take your Plantbased options away??? Items purchased: Sol Chicken Fajitas, Ensenada Cobb, Coors light & Jalapeno Margarita. $79.50 Food: C, Food was unsatisfying , we didn't get the extra veggies to replace the chicken (so now we paid for veggies we didn't get) while our visits before there was a Seitan option, we ordered flour tortillas but received corn , our Cobb salad only substitute for the chicken was Fried avocado ( because they were out of mushrooms) and came without the dressing to the table. Food came out of the kitchen in a Untimely manner approximately 30 minutes after placing the order. Service: A, Hostess and Waiter greeted us and they were polite and courteous. Cleanliness: A, Dining area and outside patio were clean. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Value: C, "Substituting "doesn't mean ; Leaving the protein off. So why the 5% Surcharge when you are receiving the bill. Ambiance: C, Would be an "A" if we weren't so frustrated. read more

Happy Hour on Cinco de Mayo on a Tuesday? Cucumber Jalapeño, watermelon Hibiscus or frozen Maggie's all night long! A little light on the tequila but the lively atmosphere made up for it. Although it was crowded, our server was still smiling and the hostess, kind. Felicidades!! read more

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We celebrated my daughters graduation here and the food and service were amazing. We tried various dishes including the Branzino . Grilled Octopus, queso Birria tacos and Barbacoa short ribs. They were all terrific. Their drinks were on point with the jcanrarito and sol margarita rhe faves. The only negative was they ran out of churros and tres leeches which was disappointing. Why they're get 4 and not 5 stars. read more

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I like this place! It's a bit pricey but the ambiance is upscale and the service is usually great. The last time I went with my family I ordered a shrimp quesadilla which was tasty and a couple of their margaritas. It's consistent and accommodating to most diets so I'll probably be back. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Shrimp quesadilla - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

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Went to dinner with friends before the holidays and the staff and food blew me away. Everything was cozy and we truly enjoyed ourselves. I don't remember what everyone ordered but they were all delicious! read more

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solid! It's fancy enough where you could take some clients here or go on a date, but like the quality of the food was surprisingly good. Would definitely recommend.! read more

Booked SOL for a team holiday lunch and had a great experience. I've been to this Playa location before and it's always solid. The guacamole and chips are a must, and we also tried the Hot & Raw Tropical Ceviche, which comes with delicious sweet potato & red beet chips. I ordered the SOL fajitas with chipotle shrimp, perfect if you like a little spicy. They come with rice and beans or coleslaw. A coworker had the agave shrimp fajitas and liked those as well. Drink menu is good too, I had the berry mocktail and it was refreshing. Service was attentive even though it was busy with other large groups, and it never felt crowded. Parking is easy with free street parking nearby or a parking garage close by. read more

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I've been here several times and just realized I never left a review--long overdue! This place consistently delivers excellent Mexican food, delicious drinks, and a welcoming ambiance. My usual order is the shrimp dorado with rice and beans, plus shrimp taquitos and plenty of chips and salsa. Everything is always flavorful and fresh. My go-to drink is the mezcal margarita with a tajín rim--perfectly balanced and smoky every time. Service is always great, too. The staff and bartenders are friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for anyone craving great food, drinks, and good vibes. read more

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just wanted to start by saying how much we LOVE brunch at your place. Me, my wife and daughter go often. However, we don't think you guys were prepared well for Mothers day. We couldn't order coffee, most of the menu items were not available and we waited over an hour for mediocre food. And what was more disappointing, it's very hard to mess up a torta, but stale bread with the eggs over cooked kind of killed it. We feel there can be a lack of consistency here, and hopefully they can get it together. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - A very sad breakfast sandwich.... that they called a "Torta" - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

Always good food and decent happy hour for LA. My favs: shrimp cucarachas and regular ceviche read more

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Cure Mexican restaurant. Can accommodate big groups. The bean dip appetizer was good and so were the giant chips. I got the beef fajitas which were decent but you can tell they were definitely Americanized. The tres leches was basically vanilla cake but it wasn't all drenched in milk so a bit disappointing there! It's dark and loud inside because they play music. read more

I can't begin to express my disappointment in my last experience at Sol Cantina - I've probably eaten there a good 10 times and I may never again. The food has always been good, I even recommended this place to a few friends - I won't be recommending this place again. My major issue is with the management. If you don't have good managers, then everything else will eventually fall apart. This goes back to Christmas Eve 2025, we celebrate with family on Christmas day so we decided to catch a movie and drop by Sol for dinner and it literally ruined my night. Food was awful...starting from the chips to the soup and the entree. The lack of care the staff showed was shocking, especially since the restaurant was quite empty. The server we had was nice but I'm not sure if he isn't proactive enough but the manager never came around when I mentioned to him how disappointed I was with my meal. The chips tasted like it was fried in old oil - not sure if it was just sitting too long but it was gross. I've never experience this type of chips in my life. Then the chicken tortilla soup was so chickeney...you know when you use leftover chicken and sometimes it has a weird flavor, this is what I tasted. I told the server it was unedible. My 2 taco dinner wasn't good either - the rice was hard, the beans were flavorless and the tacos were whatever. I called the waiter over to express my disappointment in my meal and asked if they have a new chef. He laughed and said the sous chef was working that night, the head chef was off for the Eve. He said he will let the manager know. He came back to tell me the manager will speak to the chef...never checked on us. Did not provide any credit or apology for the awful food. On my way out...I saw the hostess and manager just chatting away. The restaurant had about 5 tables full, why in the world would the manager just be standing around rather then walking to check on their customers and wish them a happy holiday and definitely should have stopped by my table since I complained not once (chips), but twice (everything else). Since I gave them a poor review on open table - they reached out to me so I'm going to point them to this review. read more

*Delayed post from April '25 My experience at this Mexican restaurant left a lot to be desired. While the environment gives an upscale feeling and the menu is vast, the quality of the food, service and overall experience was only slightly better than mediocre. It felt more like a big chain restaurant than a unique Mexican spot. Their complimentary tortilla chips were really delicious and I appreciated that they were whole, so you know exactly how much you're eating. I also enjoyed the salsa, which was smoky and spicy, tasted freshly made, and wasn't too chunky. We also had the grilled corn, which was great with the creamy sauce and fun to watch them cut in front of us, though it hurt to see so much corn left on the cob. The Shrimp Dorado Taco at $11 was a disappointment. While the size was slightly larger than your typical street taco and the chipotle sauce had a nice kick, there was hardly any shrimp (3?) and the mango salsa was off. The pieces were way too small, almost minced, and they didn't taste ripe, so there was no sweetness to balance the spice and salt. The Short Ribs Barbacoa had super tender beef that fell apart easily, but it was very salty and really needed the sweet potato, which was caramelized with sugar, to help neutralize. The rice and beans were nothing special and the guacamole didn't have enough lime in it. The tortillas for this also didn't seem homemade, but rather a stereotypical supermarket purchase. The toppings were nice to have on the side as options however. read more

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The food was bland and cold took a long time, to get it once ordered service, was nice but didn't check on us regularly, I would not recommend this food. The place was nice but the I stead outside and the wind blockers were broken making the experience very difficult to enjoy. I also had to get steak because the chicken was out read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - CARNE ASADA BURRITO - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

Stopped by for dinner with friends. Great decor the staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Everything we ordered my friends and I loved. Definitely will be back soon. read more

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Met a friend here for lunch and went for their lunch special--great value and very fresh flavors. The restaurant wasn't as busy for an afternoon and the place was beautiful. I had the carne asada tacos (tender, juicy, loaded with pico) and my friend had the chicken tacos (good, but could use a little more kick). We shared one taco each of each others. Both came with rice and black beans. We split the Mexican street corn and wow--sweet, smoky, creamy, with just the right spice. Don't skip out on it! Easily my favorite bite of the day. Generous portions, friendly service, and a beautiful plate that tasted as good as it looked. :) I'd come back for the carne asada or try the fish tacos next time. read more

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I used to really enjoy SOL, but lately it feels like the quality has slipped. The carnitas duck taco was disappointingly dry--not what I remembered. That said, the corn elote is still as good as ever, and I appreciate the free warm chips and salsa. Overall, it was just an okay experience. Hoping they can bring back the flavor and consistency they once had. Service is very good though. read more

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Dinner was wonderful! 4 of us had dinner here last night and the food, service and atmosphere was just wonderful! We love this place. The food is so fresh and tasty! We always enjoy ordering the Elote that gets cut fresh off the cob. So delicious! My son ordered the quesadilla, daughter's the short rib, lovely wife had the salmon salad and I had a hot spicy chicken dish. All dishes were so yummy! Please look at the pictures and let your eyes do the feasting! read more

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If you're looking for a cute date spot with your boo, SOL Mexican Cocina is a great place to go. Not only is the food fresh and the drinks are spot on, but at night the ambiance is very chill and romantic. I highly recommend finding a spot outside next to the fireplace. The service is also great! The servers are very attentive and the timing of drinks to appetizers to main meal is perfect. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Outside patio area - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

Decided to try SOL again for my birthday today, and I think that my 3.7 rating stands. Chips and salsa is top tier for sure. I selected steak fajitas as my entree and was not impressed. The flavor of the meat was there but the steak definitely has a weird gummy-like consistency (which had nothing to do with the way it was prepared). I'm used to a fajitas being served on a cast iron platter or skillet. SOL's version was served in a large deep bowl. Veggies ended up sweating out at the bottom of the bowl and they were too soupy. Our server Diego was amazing, attentive and took very good care of us. Watermelon margaritas very good. Overall this place is okay, but not a regular. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

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Sol is always a great option to stop by for happy hour. It's a solid spot to start the night and you get a good bang for your buck. The overall experience was positive, especially the street corn and the chipotle mayo sauce they serve with several of the dishes. The interior is nice, though it does lean on the corporate side, so it feels like a spot you'd go to for a lunch or a business dinner. That said, it works well if you are just there for casual drinks and appetizers before heading out somewhere else. Service was great, food was good, though a few items were a bit overcomplicated. For example, the tacos had a little too much extra garnish on them, and the cucumber margarita came with so many actual cucumbers that it was difficult to drink until we requested to have it strained. It is a good four-star option for the area, and I'd definitely stick to the happy hour menu for the best value. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - CHIPOTLE SEITAN QUESADILLAS, SHRIMP TAQUITOS, TACO VAMPIRO CARNE ASADA, GRILLED SWEET CORN - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

The restaurant is in a great location. We often frequent this area. This place was recommended and we decided to try it. The decor and ambiance was nice. It took a few minutes before we were greeted. We were not asked if we had a preference for seating. The hostess lead us to a table outside. After seating us and handing us our menus she walked away. Our waiter disappeared after we got our food didn't show back up for over 30 minutes. After requesting the check he was gone again and Never returned. We had to flag down another waiter who was kind enough to help us. Our food was good but everything else ruined our anniversary dinner. Partner got the Asada burrito and it was mostly beans and I got chipotle shrimp fajitas which was good. Would I go back? Yes, because I feel like they have the potential to provide great service. read more

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Brought some friends to Sol for dinner Monday night. our server Adriana was amazing and made our dining experience memorable the food and margaritas are always a hit here my friends really enjoyed the vibes and the food was delicious. They also have a great Happy hour read more

The food just was not very flavorful and fairly bland. In a town full of so much great Mexican and Latin cuisine, it's rare to find a place where the flavors are so muted. However, the service was good and they do have a wide selection of options. It could be that this is a place that's geared towards people that normally can't handle authentic ethnic flavors or spices. The ambiance is not bad either. Here is everything we tried: 4/5 - El Vocán: chicken & red bell peppers sautéed in spicy arbol sauce, scallions, en cazuela under a blanket of melted Oaxaca cheese. Probably the best of the dishes, but still not amazing. 2.5/5 - Chile Poblano Relleno con Ellote: roasted & fried chile poblanos, grilled corn, calabacitas, goat & mexican cheeses, kale, ahogada sauce, crema, and cilantro. Barely had any flavor at all, but the corn was a nice touch inside the chile. This was probably the most mild of all the dishes. 3/5 - Carne Asada Taco Plate: 3 carne asada tacos with grilled with garlic, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro, and onions. Pretty average, nothing noteworthy. 4/5 - Kid's Chicken Quesadilla: not bad, the kids seemed to enjoy it. 3/5 - Kid's Chicken Tenders: pretty standard, nothing noteworthy. Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 2.5/5 Overall: 3/5 read more

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Beautiful inside and out! Great staff w fast service, delicious food, and spot on cocktails. So happy we stopped here! read more

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Came on Sunday for dinner and was surprised how crowded it was. Took a minute to get seated but once we were our server quickly took our drink orders. He was the highlight of our meal as we loved his enthusiasm. Was weird however when we arrived I let the front guy know we had a reservation, he said he was going to check on the table and didn't, and just went and started working at the bar. So we sat waiting until a new staff member asked if we had been helped and we said yes, however the guy never checked for the table so she had to look for us. Started with the strawberry lemonade which was good and some sodas with free refills, always a highlight. I ordered the battered fish burrito and while I liked it, the size of the burrito wasn't anything crazy for $20. Had expected it to be a little bigger but appreciated the choice for sides. The rice was decent, average Mexican rice, and the spicy slaw was amazing, my fav. Boyfriend got the carnitas burrito and ate it all in one sitting, he absolutely loved it but also felt it was quite small. He also got tricked into ordering the enchilada sauce on top which he had to pay $7 for as the waiter didn't say it cost extra or that ordering l half and half would cost double so that was a bit frustrating. My friends got the shrimp taquitos which they loved. The only thing they really didn't like and ended up not eating was the tortilla soup which they said tasted nothing like tortilla soup and they would highly recommend not ordering. Otherwise we liked the food and appreciated the complimentary chips and salsa. The food was decent and the presentation added to the ambiance. It's a cute place, on the pricier side but nice location and good food. read more

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I had such a great dinner; food was great, vibes were perfect! Our waiter was very friendly & the photographer was really nice too read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

If there was zero rating, thats what I would rate this place. Restaurant half empty at lunch time should have been my first indication that things have changed drastically. Service food Wait time Laughable After being seated i had to wait a long time for drinks cold appetizers and cold food. Remember I said the Restaurant was half empty. Save your time and money. Dont come here unless you want to be frustrated. Management do better. SHAME on you. Train your staff! read more

I came here on a Friday night last month. The restaurant unfortunately charged my card 2x. Once for my actual tab $67.62 & a second time for splitting the bill $96.30. I specifically told the server that my friend & I would pay our own bill. I called the restaurant the next morning and they said they would refund me but it would take 5-7 business days. My refund took 6 business days, but 10 calendar days. That was way too long for a refund considering my funds are instantly deducted from my account. I read other reviews after the fact & noticed that this is a common occurrence. Idk what's going on with that, but I'll likely not return unless I bring cash. read more

Took a drive from the South Bay to Playa Vista to try this with my best friend in June for her birthday (this is clearly a late review!). We LOVED it so much that we said we would return to try different things each time. She's been busy, but I have made it a point to introduce new friends and family to this restaurant. Every time I go, I am so pleased with the items I try!! At first glance in June, I was a bit put off by the fact I was about to pay $15 for ONE taco. I quickly realized the quality of the ingredients and though it's still a bit pricey, I keep going back!!! I crave this place! I've tried several different tacos, the shrimp taquitos and the corn appetizer (elote). I'm never disappointed. I think next time I will try the soup! I've had different servers each time and they are ALL always really friendly, helpful and nice! I highly recommend you give this place a try! read more

My husband and I came here for a date night after we saw their DineLA menu. The portions are generous, you will definitely end up stuffed! Everything we've tried has been absolutely delicious - I would order any of it again. In fact, our first visit was so good, we went back two days later. Appetizers - grilled sweet corn: the portion here is small, but it's very flavorful and still sharable - shrimp taquitos: light on the shrimp but definitely still there and filling - coconut calamari: huge portion, you could probably eat this as an entree Entrees - goat cheese enchiladas: a little tangy/punchy, a must if you like goat cheese - chicken quesadilla: absolutely huge, couldn't finish it! my favorite entree so far - desmadres: chicken is cooked perfectly, fresh greens, large portion Desserts - coconut tres leches cake - blondie with ice cream - churros with ice cream Both servers we had were very nice; checked in regularly but not too much. Both were also very on top of our orders so nothing took too long. Ambiance is great. It can definitely get a little loud though. read more

A go-to local gem...goat cheese enchiladas are unbeatable. Such a great neighborhood Mexican spot. I feel like I've reviewed this place multiple times and they keep disappearing, but I'm back because it deserves the love. I come here regularly and rarely branch out because I'm hooked on the goat cheese enchiladas. They're creamy, filling, and just flat-out delicious. They also kick things off with free chips, salsa, and beans, which are dangerously good...I have to remind myself not to fill up before the main dish. It's also super family-friendly, which fits right in with the Playa Vista vibe. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and consistently solid service. Can't beat it. read more

Came here for lunch with co workers. I ordered the fish taco plate. It was awful. It had to tiny quarter size pieces of fried fish. Drenched in crema and an overwhelming amount of cabbage. The rice also tasted microwaved and lacked flavor. Beans were decent. Chips and salsa were the star of the show. I wanted to let the waitress know but she never came back to ask if everything was okay. It was also freezing in there. Everyone kept their coats and jackets on. Very uncomfortable but the decor is nice and bathrooms are clean. I might come back for taco Tuesday and try their asada tacos but be warned do not get their fish taco. read more

Service : Quick & Efficient Food : Frozen Margarita was good Chipotle Shrimp Quesadilla was okay.... lots of cheese & mini shrimp that werent seasoned that well rice was good. the quinoa & bean dip both have cilantro in them so I passed. other order : Chile Rellono 4/5.... taco is a real good size but would recommend 2 for a full portion Overall a good solid meal option if you are in the area. read more

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ordered the grilled spanish octopus. service was a little slow but it was a busy saturday night. the chips and salsas are great. also they had a photographer going around taking photos of people read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - SPANISH OCTOPUS - Bars Near Me - Playa Vista, California

If you are looking for a neighborhood eatery in Playa Vista, Sol is it. Although part of a larger corporation, the local restaurant operates like a cozy neighborhood establishment. The food is good. The service is excellent. The vibe is awesome. read more