We went here on a Sunday early afternoon. It has high ceilings and many tables as well as an outdoor seating area. I was sure it would be a zoo but to my surprise there was ample space. We didn't see until we were leaving that the outdoor seating area had a small playground, which kids or toddlers might enjoy. My husband got the oaxaca burger and I got the margarita pizza with mushrooms. We also got the fried ice cream as a dessert. The pizza was a pretty large size, I was full after just 2-3 slices. I think my husband enjoyed his burger although it was pretty heavy. The bathroom had half a dozen stalls and was fairly clean. The food isn't cheap. A fountain soda was about $4. The fried ice cream was $8. The service was decent. I'm not sure how authentic the food is but we had an overall good time and would probably be back, budget willing. read more

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More than half of the bartenders don't know how the work a bar. Young part time employees stand around talking. Food is suspect. Bunch of cold rice. This is a poorly managed food establishment and the manager has no service skills. Gave us another parties bill. They are taking folks money. This has to be the worst managed restaurant i have ever seen. read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Non working bartender - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

I visited this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon, and to my surprise it waa mostly empty. I chose to sit at the bar since it was wide open though the bar top appeared worn- possible from cleaning chemicals and could use replacement. As for the food, it waa just okay. Nothing stood out enough to warrant a long trip to Bel Air MD. However the service was quick and the bartender was friendly. I ordered both a cocktail and mocktail. The cocktail tasted similar to the mocktail didn't taste much alcohol at all for the same price. read more

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I didn't even know this place existed in this little plaza but here it was nuzzled in with plenty of parking, warm inviting vibes from the outside and an outdoor patio. The place wasn't packed but the conversations filling the air below the music playing over the speaker. TVs and art spaced along the walls and a host desk as soon as you come in. I was seated within minutes by Mercio. He was a good time recommending drinks and filling me in on the taco deal for Tuesday. I started with the Rosita ( per Mercio request) and I see why it's popular on the mocktail menu! The elote de la calle was so tender with lots of lime at first I was worried about eating a whole corn but luckily they split it. The coco loco shrimp tacos were fire too filled to the brim and I loved garlic aioli! To finish the night the flan was just thing best I've had in a while and a great size. This is a place to come and enjoy a meal without feeling the need to be rushed. I'll be back to try more of this menu for sure. read more

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Food was ok. Chips and salsa. Had about 2 oz of salsa. My food came and I asked for hot sauce. cholula. Anything. Waiter said he had some green sauce. Brought it over in a cup. No idea what it was but it wasn't hot. Wasn't impressed. Won't go back. read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Hot sauce for my meal. No bottle of any hot sauce. At a Mexican restaurant??? No thanks. - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Looking for a place to have to dine for Cinco De Mayo, I stopped at Sol Oaxaca. They've always been on my radar, given their previous location in Perry Hall that closed not too long ago. I decided to take a spot at the bar, which was a decent size with lots of seating. Since it was around 4 o'clock they hadn't gotten too busy. I figured since it was Cinco De Mayo they would have some specials for the holiday. They in fact did not, which was a bummer. I asked the bartender if they were at least doing happy hour and he said not today and proceeded to hand me their "Cinco De Mayo" menu which simply was a shortened version of their regular menu with regular prices. I thought of leaving but decided to stay for dinner anyways. I settled on a passion fruit mezcalita, chips & salsa, and pork shoulder tacos. The cocktail was alright, a little too sweet for my liking and served in a plastic cup for $12. The chips & salsa were fried fresh and nothing to write home about, but the salsa did have a nice flavor to it. The pork shoulder tacos I wasn't really a fan of. The flavor was a bit basic and didn't really give that authentic Mexican flavor. There was a dollar upcharge for flour tortillas instead of corn and to me they seemed more like a regular grocery store brand (Mission Tortilla). I finished my meal feeling very unsatisfied and empty hearted. The bartenders were pleasant during my visit. However, what warranted my two-star review was the young lady handing out samples of their housemade margarita deliberately skipped me amongst everyone at the bar and asked the group of ladies sitting right next to me if they would like a sample. Unfortunately, during this visit I was the only person of color sitting at the bar. Sol Oaxaca may be a nice spot to pop in for happy hour when they have it, however, it's not a business I would frequent again. read more

My wife and I used to travel from Bel Air to the Perry Hall location, that's how much we liked this place. We were very excited when they moved to Bel Air. The food was great for a while. Sadly the quality of food has fallen drastically the past few times we have been here. The chicken is clearly prepackaged-precut... One of our favorites were the homemade tortilla chips. This was the final straw, we ordered 2 of the steak and chorizo nachos. The chips were from a bag and barely any meat or cheese on the nachos..... We will not be patronizing this establishment any longer. read more

Don't go here if you're black!! Racist and rude , worst experience ever, sat there for 30 minutes while all the white customers came in after me and was served ,they say they they didn't see me , THEY SEATED ME AND IGNORED ME FOR 30 MINUTES, until I got up walked back to front and asked was I seated at the non-service table. Never again! read more

DISCLAIMER: The rating given reflects ONLY the items mentioned. Spicy Guacamole - 1,000,000/10 It's the best guac I've ever had and I'm not exaggerating. I'm being forced to share the news because I would prefer to gatekeep! Please try but don't make them sell out. House Salsa - 9/10 The other salsas in the salsa trio appetizer were skippable [bland]. But if you're looking for an epic flavor combo mix the house salsa with the guac. Fries - 10/10 No Notes! They also have great cocktails and sangria; tasty and moderate in strength. I strongly recommend making the visit *specifically* for drinks and apps. read more

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I am so shocked at how dead it was at this restaurant. It should be packed with people! Coming from California our family can appreciate their homemade chips and fresh homemade salsa. The homemade guac this place has THE BEST SPICY MARGARITA (I get mine extra spicy) the staff was very attentive and we like their el pastor tacos. Although they are not like we have had in Cali they are still tasty. They have very clean bathrooms and I'm sure the kitchen is immaculate. Hope this post helps bring more people around. read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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The food is great! It comes out in a decent time, and the is prepared well. The guac is good. The veggie tacos are nice, but could use a little more filling to keep it hearty. The juices/mocktails are so good, and def worth getting and trying out! The outside space is nice, and there's enough space there so a small gathering for sure when it's nice out. read more

Never have a bad time here! The food and drinks are great, and it's the best spot to let the kids run around and play on the little playground while the adults relax. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for the longest and decided to go on Cinco de Mayo. I couldn't even get in the parking lot! So I tried again today. I'm so glad I went! The food was so delicious! We ordered taquitos, chimichangas, and quesadillas. Not one complaint to be found! The drinks made me want to ask the bartender to just keep them coming! But I know my limit LOL. The service was good, as the staff was friendly and pleasant. The restaurant itself is beautiful and offers a nice ambiance. Will I return? ABSOLUTELY!!! read more

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We had great service. Loved the atmosphere. The margaritas are delicious! The food- Biria tacos- were so so. However best guacamole and chips anywhere! read more

I'm new to Harford County and have been trying out lots of restaurants. There are lots of "just OK" places, but there are only a very few that are memorable, "stand out" establishments. Sol Oaxaca is one of the best I've experienced to date. The Harford County restaurant scene is mostly casual places featuring typical lunch or bar/tavern food (burgers, wings, etc.) and crabs and other Chesapeake Bay food. But it's hard to find a high quality meal in other cuisines. Sol Oaxaca is an exception. Sol Oxaca features an "interior Mexican menu" (rather than the more typical "Tex/Mex" food popularized by national chains). Their menus is filled with tasty regional dishes, nicely prepared and attractively plated. Sol Oaxaca uses fresh ingredients. Portions are generous. Alcohol is very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is pleasant. This is not just a neighborhood "nachos and taco joint. You can enjoy a fine meal here. read more

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened. As we sat down, we were give a bowl of chips and salsa. They were a great start!! Crispy, salty, and warm. My kids loved them and we did too. Win win! My wife and I ordered margaritas (regular and strawberry). Very good! We went as a family for dinner. They have a limited kids menu (3-4 options), but it was enough that each of my kids could order something. The prices for the main dishes were pricey, so we opted for getting a few appetizers and making a meal out of it. Guacamole was incredible! Super fresh and great portion. We asked for it spicy and loved the extra kick. We also ordered taquitos and they were fine...nothing to rave about but good. We also ordered the queso fundido with chorizo and that was amazing! Super cheesy and they come with flour tortillas to eat them with. The highlight of our meal was the tamale. Excellently seasoned! It's unlike the usual corn tamales. It's cooked in a plantain husk, so it gives it a great flavor! 10 out of work recommend the tamale!!!! I will say that when I saw the bill, I was a bit surprised. Total was about $108 (with tax and tip). So the food was great but can't say I'll be a regular with that price point. Service was excellent too! read more

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I have zero idea why this place doesn't have more good reviews. But alas the people reviewing probably enjoy Plaza Mexico or La Tolteca. We sat at the bar, we were promptly greeted and our cocktails were made and delivered. Very good, little pricey but noticed they are using top shelf liquors which if fine by me, less of a headache in the morning. The bar is spacious, with tables surrounding. They also have TV's if you want to catch a game. We started with Toms tamale, you know when you put food in your mouth and just smile and giggly because it's so good? Yep, that is what happened. Then we queso fundido with steak, think up scale queso, the addition of fresh onions, tomatoes and jalapeño were excellent. We both ordered the Pozole verde, think Mexican pho, I literally licked the bowl! So good, spicy with fresh ingredients. I could go back daily for just the soup. I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach and I also ordered the street tacos, carnitas. These were perfect, flavorful, fresh ingredients used, yet again, everything a street taco is supposed to be. Why no pics, well that is entirely my fault. My fat girl was awake and loving every single bite last night. We will most definitely be back. read more

Because it was cinco de mayo, the menu was very limited. The food my family wanted was not on the menu that day. read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

The food was great! We got the table side guac and $10 fajitas (deal of the day) which came out hot and fresh. The servers were attentive, quick, and very kind. The place itself is spacious and clean. Would definitely come back! read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

My husband and I along with his parents decided to give this place a try after we got back from vacation. We went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and the restaurant was relatively empty. We were seated quickly and were given the Sunday brunch menu which I wasn't expecting. The ambiance in the restaurant was very nice and cozy. I decided to get the steak nachos partially since I don't like Beans and it wasn't listed on the menu. To my surprise, the nachos came with a lot of beans (black beans and refried beans). I did end up eating most of the nachos trying to scrape off as much of the beans as possible, but it was disappointing. My husband pointed out this inconsistency on the menu and recommended fixing it. I'll definitely give this place another try, but I would recommend asking if a dish had an ingredient that you do not want even if its not listed on the menu. read more

We've visited 3 times now. Our favorite lunch spot, but also great for dinner! We moved here from California and this is the closest to California style Mexican food that we have found since moving to the East Coast. Vegetarian tacos are good, but I wish there were more options for vegetarians (like potato tacos). The salsa trip and drinks are good too. We haven't had a bad experience with any of the food. The servers and hosts have all been friendly. They have a huge patio area, can't wait to try it once the weather warms up. read more

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This place was fantastic! Great food, lovely staff, nice feeling to the restaurant! We had Camarones Asados (shrimp with garlic and aioli), Stuffed Avocado (with crab meat and corn esquites), Papas Don Gil (like potato nachos), and Grilled Fish Tacos (Mahi-Mahi). I would order every thing again. And the Oaxaca Old Fashioned has ruined me for all other Old Fashioneds. This place is wonderful! read more

To start I really liked the atmosphere in the place. Our waiter and overall staff were amazing and the food was awesome. I destroyed 2 baskets of chips and guac and then my whole entree which was a generous portion I left happy and full. read more

Great drinks and food! Nice twist on the usual Mexican dishes you see at other places in the area. Only complaint was that the bartender was a little slow. Will definitely be back! read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Visited on Friday nite of the soft opening in Bel Air. They have expanded the seating at this new location. Limited menu and drinks because of the soft opening but service was great. The good we ordered was quite good and the beer was ice cold. Looking forward to trying again with the full menu read more

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We stopped by Sol Oaxaca on a week night and the place wasn't to crowded, we were seated right away. The place is very open, with lots of seating, including an outdoor area in the back with umbrellas for shade. They had a great happy hour special, however we missed it, but will have to come back and check it out. We ordered some cocktails and they came out fast. We ordered appetizers and they came out fast. They do not have complimentary chips and salsa here but didn't realize it until the entrees came out, otherwise we would've ordered them as well. Overall the food was good, this would be a great spot for happy hour with friends, they offer a lot of different types of margaritas and snack and shareable bites. read more

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Best Mexican food in the area. Went for lunch and tacos al pastor were very good. Chips were served with salsa, a green sauce and an interesting sweeter sauce. All appeared to be house made and were good to excellent. Sauce with the tacos was exceptional. Service was prompt and properly attentive without being an interruption. I will be back again and again. read more

I have only had one opportunity to eat here. I am glad I did! I'm looking forward to a second time there very soon. The food was great and the atmosphere quite nice. I like that their menu is not the same as the average Mexican place. Gourmet Mexican food, who knew?! read more

Although the restaurant looks exactly like those that were there before it, the menu offered a new twist. I ate at this location before it moved and was excited to try it again. We arrived around 8:30p on a Saturday night and it was relatively empty. The inside is on the louder side but the music was incredibly soft. It felt like it needed more music. I had a passion fruit margarita and a Paloma - I enjoyed both but neither were a must have again. For an appetizer we got the taquitos. They were fried crispy and were not greasy. I like how they smother them with goodness on the top. I ordered the empanadas for my meal and again they were smothered with goodness. The hot sauce is also delicious that I added to the top as well. My dining partner ordered a variety of street tacos which he enjoyed. His favorite was the shrimp taco followed by the chorizo. He felt like the fish one was a bit boring. Since it was not busy, he was able to order one of whichever taco he wanted as long as it was an even number. He ended up trying 6 different tacos and loved that he was able to do that. read more

I'll start out by saying Mexican food is my FAVORITE! I was so excited to try this place! I wanted to like it so badly, but just could not. I was so sad. We arrived on a Thursday evening for dinner, the place was pretty much empty. We were sat right away, our server brought water out right away. We ordered guac for a starter, which was just ok. My husband had the avocado chicken salad, my son had the fish with some veggies, I ordered empanadas and street corn, it just was not good! Really lacked in flavor! The street corn just had seasoning thrown on it, too much at that. Our server had a major chip on his shoulder, not warm, not really attentive, I had to track him down to pay our bill. Nothing is asking me to come back, sadly. The only plus I'd say is the decor of the dining room itself. read more

If I could make this review six stars, I would. This new place is phenomenal. Completely different than the other Mexican restaurants in the local area. The service is absolutely on point. The cuisine is northern Mexico and slightly spices but full of flavor. All the food is fresh and the guacamole is made table side. We ordered the queso fundido along with mixed fajitas and a dish called Verde Antequida. I highly recommend any of those plates. The portions are more than generous. The salsa and chips are fresh. We spoke to the owner for several minutes to hear the story - great story. You don't want to miss this gem. We came on a Saturday night. There was live music and the bar was hopping. Six star review!! read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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4.9 stars!!!!!! Wow I loved this so much!!!! The drinks were amazing- skinny spicy Margs, guac, queso, chimichanga, tacos, burritos, quesadillas . Amazing service, everyone was so nice. I am SO HAPPY THIS IS OPEN IN OUR AREA!!!!!!!! read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Maya express- espresso tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Because I was treated so badly Julia offered me a gift card off course which I never got because off my review Be careful people..lots of people work there that are very rude read more

When I parked, I was not sure what was inside having been to 2 other incarnations of the same place. What I found was an interesting menu and an even more intriguing drink menu that might be worth sampling all on its own. As a first meal I kept things simple with the verde antequera which arrived as kind of the equivalent of a fajita bowl. The cooking and flavors here are different than what you'd typically expect at a place where the food comes out in 3 minutes. It is worth the wait and I'll try it again after I save up a few more shekels so I can more adequately venture into the drink menu. After reading some reviews, they also solved the small portions dilemma, though a huge bowl of chips comes with just a wee tartar sauce cup of tasty salsa. Fewer chips (or more salsa) fixes that. read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Left with a full belly after this. - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Begins with a LARGE bowl of chips and individual salsa. We ordered the guac, which was very good, and too large for 2 of us to finish. My daughter got the mole chicken and I got the enchiladas, both were great. We even decided to get the churros for dessert - plate of 8, so I was eating them the next day as well. Between us, we had 3 margaritas, mine was the spicy one with jalapeno slices - so good. Oh, and there's a flask of water on the table, so you don't have to keep looking for a server, but our server was very on point and knew what she was doing. Honestly, I don't know how they are making a profit on the guacamole. Price should be higher for that size portion. The enchiladas were $16, quite reasonable. I would take people out to eat there at any time. And I'll be back. read more

Service and drinks were fantastic. Food wasn't memorable but we went on the 2nd day they were open. Definitely not a lot of renovations before opened it but it works. Still an odd space inside but the outdoor space makes up for it. I tried the Senora burrito and the ratios of rice, beans and meat were off. It also was warm, not hot. Definitely wasn't balanced but shrimp was nicely cooked. Was excited for the homemade guacamole but it missed the mark. Wasn't spicy and each bite was more tomato than anything. Will give them another try for drinks and give them time to perfect the dishes. It's nice to have a Mexican restaurant in Bel Air South. Giving 4 stars since service was great! read more

We love this restaurant so much! The food is authentic, reasonably priced, and we haven't had anything we didn't love. I've had probably half of the menu now lol. Great happy hour specials. The tres leches is outstanding, like it's worth it to come here just for dessert. The margaritas are fantastic- with many flavor varieties and seasonings for the rim. Service is always friendly, and the decor is top notch! Just all around such a great restaurant! read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Ofrenda - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Loved the chips and fresh guacamole. The mole recipe needs help. The padded bench seats are the best.

I went here not knowing what to expect but everything was incredible from the food to the drinks and the service. As I was leaving I ran into an old friend Ray that used to work at Taco Love Grill and now owns this place with his wife. I would highly recommend this place and it is owned by some very good people. read more

Have been here twice for lunch and so far I am so happy this place is in our neighborhood and hope more people check it out bc they neeed to stick around for a long time. Food is delicious and also look amazing-- the presentation is legit. Chips are freshly made, always warm and crunchy. Salsa is delicious, refreshing, my 2 yr old daughter loves it. Guacamole is a must each visit :) staff members are very attentive. The margaritas are excellent and gorgeous presentation too; try the agua frescas for non alcoholic option (hibiscus is the best!) my favorite was the tamale and the sauce it came with. I didn't take enough pictures of the food bc I ate them right away! Ambiance- space is huge, very pretty inside, you know they really thought of a great vision to bring in Mexican flare with modern twist. Tables are very well spaced apart, not cramped. There are Large tables for a big party in the back. They also have a beautiful private dining area in the front by the entrance. Anyways, i highly recommend you see for yourself what Sol Oaxaca has to offer. It won't disappoint. They have food specials almost daily, just follow their Facebook page for details. read more

Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana - Classic Margarita, guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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