I was so pleasantly surprised with SOL Mexican Cocina and WILL be back!! Highlights: the margaritas were yummy, the chips and dip were solid, and the service was friendly! They serve this bean dip with the chips & salsa and it was a standout for me (as in I would come back just for the dip). Note: this place is definitely an "upscale" Mexican spot so a little more on the expensive side, but they do have $2.99 margs all day on Mondays which seems like a steal to me read more

I feel bad for needing to downgrade this from years past - but I wasn't a fan of the menu change. I was always a big fan of the goat cheese app they had (in fact it was the primary reason I would go), but the new modifications to that and a couple other dishes were disappointing. Still good food, good drinks, great service. But the menu change doesn't have me to excited. Also, for a nicer restaurant, the swamp cooler right at the entry doesn't give a great first impression. Feels like that could be solved with some modifications to how the HVAC is routed and some shades on the front door/windows. read more

Back and reinforced in so many ways why I hope to remember to never come back. Came for happy hour got manager approval to honor that menu at 5:50pm. Sat at a high top, was busy but our waitress was an epic failure. Ordered two margaritas as it was on special. Got sweet corn and two happy hour tacos. The corn came fast enough was great as always. Tacos came almost 45' later, had to wave the waitress down for more beans and it took two times before it came. The food was so long in coming we thought hard about just leaving... just a few more minutes - 45' for two tacos ? Manager did come by to ask how things were and felt bad for our more than 45' wait said he'd take 25 off the bill, he came around again said he'd take 50 off, that was a surprise and we declined till we saw the bill. Look at the bill!!!No discount for happy hour, two new items we never ordered, yeah a discount but ended up paying for what we ordered for happy hour and margarita day discount. What a failure of service and cluster from this waitress. Can't figure if she just added more items and charges us full price or the manager thought we were that stupid.. thinking the waitress was that stupid and she thought we wouldn't notice ? read more

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Food was good overall and it was nice that they were open past 8:30pm given a delay on my part arriving from the airport. Because I wasn't too hungry the food filled me up pretty quickly but it was a bit unfortunate that the short rib taco comes with just one single taco and not two, even though the one taco was pretty hefty! One of my friends got a tortilla soup kind of stew dish -- forgot the name-- and that definitely would be something I would recommend instead and goes well with the tortilla chips. The restaurant definitely had some Mexican influence in its interior design but I'm not sure why they put us in a corner especially since it felt hotter there especially since it seemed their A/C broke down! I think it's a worthwhile place to come back again but maybe in a larger group setting. read more

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Food was excellent, service was attentive and ambiance was great. When it was time to pay the bill, the server informed us that the "system is down" and we needed to wait to get the bill. We waited awhile and then asked for the manager. We saw him approach a nearby table but he never came to ours. Finally, we wanted to get going so we estimated the price of our food and drinks, left cash on the table and departed. It was kind of weird. We estimated high and included enough for tax and tip. I hope it worked out. The poor server was helpless. I guess without technology, everything stops. I'm glad that I always carry cash. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The menu. This is probably the most bland Mexican I've ever hand and at this this price point should be a war crime. Any hole in wall Mexican spot destroys this. The server was fantastic and thats the only positive thing I took away from your restaurant. Tortillas were cold and falling apart. Filiberto's would be a better option and cheaper as well. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - The monstrosity you served. - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My friend and I went to SOL Mexican cocina to partake in their happy hour. They have a limited menu but the tacos and marg were all delicious! Their salsa also tastes fresh and delicious with just the right kick which I loved. Our server was nice and let me and my friend have our time to yap between check ins. It was pretty busy but the noise wasn't loud and the service was still quick! Our food came out super fast after we ordered which we were impressed by. This is a great value restaurant for happy hour. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Happy hour tacos and marg - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Unfortunately, we didn't have a great experience at Sol. The first time I came here was for a corporate happy hour, and I really enjoyed the drinks, so I wanted to bring my family back for dinner. We made Friday night reservations ahead of time, but still ended up waiting over 20 minutes because our table "wasn't ready." We didn't mind waiting at first since the bar area had a great vibe. We ordered margaritas (pictured) and chips & salsa, and once again, the drinks were fire. After the wait, we were seated at a table right in the middle of an archway/doorway, which felt awkward. We ordered a few tacos, ate, and left. The biggest disappointment was the service. If they couldn't accommodate reservations, they should have stopped taking them instead of making guests wait that long. Great drinks, but the overall dining experience fell short. read more

The location of this place is great (Scottsdale Quarter), and the restaurant itself has a really nice atmosphere. The menu has a lot of options that sound great, and everything I tried was decent overall, but I wouldn't say anything really stood out as incredible. I've had better Mexican food at a fair number of other spots around the Phoenix metro. On top of that, the service was pretty average. They were polite but not especially warm or memorable. Overall, a decent place in a nice setting, but more of a good option if you're nearby rather than a "must-go" in my opinion. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - GRILLED CHICKEN STREET TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We had lunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon at 3. I've been multiple times, but she's never been and she loves the aesthetic and she lives in Scottsdale. It was not crowded. We had the best waitress all of her recommendations were spot on. Their specialty tacos are just one taco, but it's so worth it. Also, you wanna get a side of rice with your taco. The corn is so yummy. You wanna get about two of those.. we ate ours with their tortilla chips and salsa. It was so good. I had the shrimp and steak taco. It was so good. read more

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Have been here maybe 5 times bc I live across the street and keep thinking maybe I ordered "something bad" but it's seriously terrible food. Nothing is done correct. I'm not going to get into each time but they don't even know difference between esquites and elote bc their "equities" came out on the cob ‍ then little food expo tried to be like that's how we do it like I don't know the difference. AND I had to ask for lime and salt to try to fix it. Oh boy. Short rib tacos all fat. Asada tacos dry as hell no flavor. Bland ceviche. Awful martinis 200$ layer. Each time!! Hopefully will shut down soon so I have a better Mexican option across the street :) read more

Audrey had amazing service. Came in for some tacos and drinks and was delighted by the atmosphere and experience! Great drinks, good vibes, amazing server!! read more

Such a good experience overall. Marcus was our server and was great at making suggestions! The drinks were amazing, the food was flavorful, and the atmosphere has a really cool modern rustic Mexican aesthetic. Just a heads up -- if you're sensitive to spice, quite a few dishes do have some heat to them. Everything we had was delicious and beautifully presented. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Thursday - Sunday Evenings BOOK A RESERVATION! Everyone at the restaurant service wise was courteous even with the long wait times. We even had a wait for our booked reservation on a Friday night. I would like to give more details but whatever you eat, I will not doubt it is delicious. Even the chips and salsa/beans complimentary dish. read more

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Coming in from the rain/monsoon we were seated quickly for lunch and our orders were taken immediately. Fried tortillas paired with black bean and salsa were brought our and that was a great starter, held back and not finishing the entire basket. Shrimp Taquitos- 4 pieces of nicely fried crispy bites of shrimp and crunch with a spicy sauce presentation. Duck Taco- well fried with the skin giving chicharron vibes and though it was only a leg/thigh portion I was able to make 3 tacos out of it. Great flavor with blackberry compote and diced red onions that were part of the plate. Mushroom Taco- packed a punch with the Queso Fresco as the saute mushrooms was very hearty and filling. Overall, great service quality food and nice atmosphere made this a great experience. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Duck taco + Mushroom Taco - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This is a beautiful restaurant with great food. I highly suggest the queso fundido. The peel and eat shrimp appetizer is also amazing. The tortilla soup is packed with flavor. This is a great place for a date or with a group. I'm not a tequila drinker so I enjoy the lemongrass cooler or the basil honey gin drink. Service is always great. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Queso fundido - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I checked out SOL Mexican Cocina for dinner on a Wednesday evening. Located in the Scottsdale Quarters, a charming entertainment district, I've always parked in the complimentary parking garage (the entrance is right next to SOL). They also have some street parking if that's more your style. Ambiance (4.5/5): Awesome vibes at SOL Mexican Cocina. I'd describe it as an upscale Mexican joint. It's trendy. It's modern. And it makes for a great date spot. I sat at a table. They also have bar seating. Service (4.5/5): My waitress did a great job taking care of us. She was friendly, attentive, and it was a smooth experience throughout. She was recently out of training and did a fantastic job. Drinks (N/A): I had an Arnold Palmer so not a lot to write home about. I will say that their Arnold Palmer is made with mango iced tea which is a nice touch. While I didn't dabble, they have an interesting list of cocktails, which includes margaritas of course. I'll have to try one out next time around. Food (4/5): They start you out with some free chips and salsa as you find at pretty much every Mexican restaurant. The difference here? The chips are a lot larger and circular. Our waitress told us that SOL focuses on smoke and seafood. While there were some appetizing appetizers and entrees, I focused on their taco selections. It's a large menu overall, including the tacos section. I went with the "Canarditas" Duck taco which is a nice play on words. "Canard" in French means duck. Carnitas is a popular Mexican meat for tacos. Put them together and you have "Canarditas." A deep-fried duck leg confit, a tequila-blackberry-serrano salsa, citrus, avocado, onions, and cilantro made this dish. Talk about a creative, although not traditional, taco. I guess you could slice meat off of your duck leg to make a taco using the three small tacos you're given, but I ended up combining everything bite-by-bite- The blackberry sauce gave some nice sweetness to the duck, which is typically served with a sweet sauce (think duck a l'orange at a French restaurant or Peking duck served with hoisin sauce at a Chinese restaurant). The sliced avocado was fresh. For an additional $4, you can add rice and beans. A solid (and interesting) taco, albeit not a huge portion size. If you're looking for a modern take on Mexican cuisine, in a trendy environment, and in a fun area, SOL makes for a great choice. read more

Service was great, food was great, and margaritas were great! My wife and I had a great time walking in for a night of tacos and margaritas, we will absolutely be back to SOL! read more

My husband and I used to really enjoy dining here but not anymore. Had lunch there today 5/23/26. Waiter barely spoke to us. You used to get seasoned tortilla chips, not they are plain and unsalted. You used to get a dish of limes, salt, and hot sauce, not anymore. Mexican corn was carved up tableside, but not anymore. Menu is reduced in options. Used to offer a side of spicy slaw, not anymore.Can't get a refill of drinks. Just don't seem to care anymore read more

Used to love this place, but it's really gone downhill. We started with the Hot & Raw Tropical Ceviche, which had good flavor, but the beet and sweet potato chips served with it were completely soggy. The biggest disappointment was the Sizzling Sol Fajitas. The steak was underwhelming, and the fajitas were incredibly bland and lacking seasoning. For a dish that's supposed to arrive sizzling and packed with flavor, it missed the mark. I also ordered the Chicken Al Carbon, which was $19, and honestly, I'd rather have gone to Taco Bell and ordered a chicken quesadilla. It had more flavor and would have been a lot more satisfying. Another letdown was the chips and salsa. Sol used to serve seasoned chips that were one of the things I looked forward to, but they've changed them and they're just not good anymore. To top it off, we specifically reserved standard seating, but when we arrived they tried to seat us at a high-top table. Between the bland food, declining quality, and seating issue, this visit was a huge disappointment. There are too many great restaurants in Scottsdale to spend your money here. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it anymore. read more

UPDATE-----Phil the manager is awesome! We love that he went around engaging with his customers. You can't go wrong with this group of people, Israel, Armando, Rodrigo and Phil... we really enjoyed our lunch, our service was impeccable. I love the fresh chips and salsa. They have many different kinds of tequila and margaritas. Everyone there is always so nice and we have never had bad service. Our tacos were delicious today. We liked the atmosphere and it is very clean. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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The service is GREAT! We were right away greeted and after ordering our food, it quickly came out fresh! We also got 3 dollar Monday margaritas! We will come back read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - CARNITAS STREET TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Well, they have changed their menu and took off some of things we loved. Service was a bit slow (drinks, food and trying to get the bill). The big problem we had tonight was one of our members is Vegan and has been for years. We were very clear about it- but when the food came and he was eating we noticed that it must have had cheese! Then the second thing he ordered had cheese too (thank goodness he checked )! When we notified the server, instead of saying I'm so sorry- they blamed the kitchen. We have always enjoyed Sol Mexican Cantina- but, chips no longer have the spice on them, new menu, missing favorite sauces and we are going to have be cautious with the Vegan requests too. Same ambiance as always. No pictures this time- green chili pork was good, fish and steak tacos were good too. Be careful if you have allergies or food requests to make sure and check before eating read more

Haven't been here in ages! My Achilles is cheese enchiladas, I'm weak!‍. I was looking for Zinburger; but saw Sol & couldn't resist! read more

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Meh, pretty much says it all. If this restaurant was anywhere else besides Scottsdale Quarter i suspect they'd be out of business. Cold, flavorless rice that had obviously been sitting for a while somewhere , half size margarita full size price and almost inedible enchiladas. Plus at least three tables around us had issues with their orders that we could not help but overhear, we made do with the issues we had after all the ruckus' around us. We're one and done at Sol Covina read more

When we go to Scottsdale this was typically one of our favorite stops; however I believe their menu changed recently. We have been going there for years and around March or April there was a change. I use to order their lunch torta (w chicken, carnitas, carne asada) but that's off the menu. I ordered a burrito yesterday and the meat was different. It wasn't bad but before they used a different cut and it was much more tender so that threw me off. I miss their seasoned tortilla chips but love their salsa and bean dip. We love their ice tea which is a main reason we go there so glad that has not changed. I think their prices have gone up but that's understandable with what's going on w the economy but nothing that will keep you away. We enjoyed our lunch and service was great even though they were busy read more

I just can't figure this location out ... the service is all over the board from one month to the next. The food is always the same but sometimes service is great and other times it falls flat. Our latest experience was on a Sunday at 3 pm. It was not crowded in the slightest and there were ample wait staff near the kitchen/register area. Yet our server was mostly absent. An amazing woman server noticed our lack of service (us looking around for help) and came to us to inquire about what we needed. She basically saved the day since even two managers were standing around talking while observing but neither noticed us until I actively sought one's attention. Everyone is pleasant; I just wish they were more attentive. read more

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Amazing food! Filling but not too filling, restaurant was beautiful and clean and the service was phenomenal, our waitress was very friendly and quick. Only 1 complaint, one of our servings of rice was undercooked and under seasoned. Definitely would recommend and I'm glad i had the chance to go! read more

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Great drinks and festive atmosphere. Service good at bar. At times food comes out slow from kitchen. Tacos are $$$ for a single. Would recommend. read more

SOL Mexican Cocina - Happy Hour menu - Mexican Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Came here for my birthday lunch. The food was all so good and their margaritas were delicious. Service was really good despite everyone working looking miserable lol. The decor was nice. I will definitely be back. read more

I had made a reservation for sister's birthday. We were a group of 15+ people. We showed up a little early were seated within minutes. The customer service was great. The interior of the location was very beautiful. Reasons for Rating: +1 Excellent location and parking +1 Food taste really good +1 Customer service +1 Interior/atmosphere +1 Would return/recommend others read more

Update: Came here for taco Tuesday and they got some great deals. Started south the guac. We got carne asada tacos and I got the firecracker quesadilla and the animal taco. Both delicious. Old review : Was on my list for a while. Started with a blackberry & ginger virgin drink. It was good. Also got the sweet corn. It was good but don't think I will pay $10 for it. The complimentary chips and salsa was good. I got the carne asada tacos with rice and beans. So many tacos for me. 3 come. The steak was juicy. The beans I could live without. The rice was good. My sister got the quesdilla. It was huge! Definitely 2 people can share it. It was really good too read more

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Everything is delicious. We had the most amazing server JENNA!! Everything she recommended was wonderful. Try the slow roasted pork and Mexican fried rice and the dessert budino caramel, chocolate and cream delicious! read more

After trying to eat at 2 different restaurants with 2+ hour waits, my family and I ended up at this place. I would say it was a slightly upscale typical Mexican restaurant. They have a lot of great margarita and other drink options. And their complementary chips were really really good. They were basically mini tortilla circles with good seasoning. They came with salsa and a black bean dip and we ordered guac as well. For our entrees my sister got a chicken quesadilla which was ginormous, mom, brother, and dad got various tacos, and I got the octopus. We all enjoyed our food. For the octopus entree, it came with a good amount of octopus which I was really happy about. The restaurant wasn't very busy between their inside and outside seating which was very surprising for a Saturday night but I'd say it was a nice atmosphere. Overall if you are craving good classic Mexican food this is a place to go. read more

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This restaurant is beautiful inside. The patio was pretty dirty and a little dull in the feels and design. My work team (2 colleagues) took me here for (a surprise) Administrative Professional day lunch, along with my dog, who comes to work with me, almost daily. We were seated on the patio. My manager called before we left. So I am not sure why the foolishness about the dog...either you allow dogs on the patio or not. If you have allowed foolishness from a dog owner, that's on you. Li Li was not jumping, antsy, etc. I feel like at least 3 people came up to us with some dog rules including the waiter. She is more disciplined than most little human kids. Why would I let my dog on the table, on the furniture?...Annoyance #1. Annoyance #2, I did not appreciate the waiter, Armando (?-his name on our receipt is partially missing) and his microaggressions. Dude, GROW UP! "Ladies first," but skipped me. He did not want to wait on me. There are 3 humans at my table: Me, my manager; a woman and our colleague, a male. He could not look me in the eye. He could not/would not answer the questions I had about the dishes. I could not tell if the food was tasty or if I was just disgusted at his behavior. There was more oddness from him with me, but the bottom line, MY experience was off putting. I did not enjoy my surprise lunch from my team. I am shocked this waiter does not know how to comport himself, it is not like I am an alien. Had it been me and diverse friends, we would have left. He CLEARLY has not been challenged, but it was NOT the best timing for me. This lunch was about ME! I am TOO old for stuff like this and I am SICK of folks thinking POC do not catch it...WHY? I DEFINITELY caught because as I am a seasoned woman and YOU TOO are a person on color, Armando. I certainly will not be back and WILL make it known in my circles; work and personal, to beware. Nice fried salted chips on the table, though. Twice fried tostadas with salt. My dog is a 8lb Silkie Terrier, who's been to countless restaurant balconies here and in other states. She's well traveled and well behaved. Be a server (or NOT) in places YOU feel comfortable, DUDE! STOP with the foolishness! Oh, that's right you can not control who stops in to eat at your job. I DID NOT talk about the food because he made this about him! What an AWFUL representative of SOL, or not...Hmmm? It was not busy, so maybe this and other crap is what is happening at SOL Mexican Cocina----Caca service. Nunca mas! read more

I had high hopes for this place, but it really just missed themark. The hostess was kind of rude to us when we got to the restaurant. They sat us and we didn't see a server for several minutes. Our server was mid, took our orders, dropped off her food, but didn't really ever see her again until she brought us the check. The food was pretty average, not authentic, not unique. The cocktails were just OK. The tables, carpeting, booths all had kind of a tired feeling with them without actually looking tired . This Restaurant is not as old as it feels. read more

Food was actually amazing, loved the burritos! Tried chicken and carnitas. Hostess was a little rude or maybe just overwhelmed asking if we had a reservation, which we didn't, then told us to go to the bar and didn't want to put us on the waitlist. We ended up making a reservation online on our phone for that exact time and got a table immediately. So I guess make a reservation when you want to eat here even if it's not busy?? Servers were great, tableside guac amazing. Will be back! read more

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Tacos were good but not great. Queso dip was definitely different. Not what I expected. Service was awesome.

I remember Sol in Fashion Island Newport Beach. What has happened to you ?? This was a $156 of delivery which was so subpar I threw most of out. The quality has gone downhill to the epitome it is time to close your doors. I am embarrassed for you serving this food. You should be too. Plus I know you know. Shame on you for taking advantage of people who remember you as a wonderful restaurant. Close your doors. read more

We went here for my birthday. Unfortunately, I'm super popular and a bunch of people wanted to celebrate with me. We had a hard time finding a place where I could make a reservation for 12+ on such short notice. The downside is that for a bill that large means a mandatory gratuity and the service wasn't very good. The server disappeared for a long time after taking the first round of drinks. My wife asked for a glass of water three times, never received one. My dad asked for salsa with his meal, never got it. We asked for an extra plate, never received it. The food was pretty good, but I don't think I would go back. read more