SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

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   Tracey

   New York City5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Obviously a popular restaurant in the area. Enjoyed the guacamole and street corn appetizers. I enjoyed my grilled chicken burrito, but my husband said the two street tacos he ordered were just "ok." I don't recall which types he ordered. Margaritas came in different sized glasses each time -- why the smaller glasses for the same price? They also weren't very strong, which is a bummer given the cost. Next time I'll stick to beer. That said, I would give this place another shot...good place to dine with friends.
   

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   Paula

   Hawaii1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We went for lunch and there were 4 tables including us, very dead. No one came to our table for 15-20mins. A waitress took our drink order but she wasn’t servicing our table. Probably 30mins till we finally ordered. We ordered a salad to share and a taco each - two kids plates. Our salad came first, 5 minutes later our kids food came, another 5 minutes the tacos came. Badly timed. No one refilled our drinks. The tacos tasted like they were sitting under a heat lamp - shrimp was rubbery and the steak was not seasoned. You expect certain service & food when you pay $110 for a salad, two tacos, and 2 kid plates (the kids liked their tacos). It’s just gone so downhill. Such a bummer, we used to love it here but sadly, won’t be going back.
   

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   CAM33

   Orange County10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great margaritas & patio view. Service was very attentive
   

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   Mike VIP

   Orange County26 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I’m so sad. No idea what happened, but Sunday Brunch was always great here. It was dead. Our (both dishes) eggs were cooked way too much. Rock solid yoke. Says over easy on menu in the description. My wife ordered an Arnold Palmer light lemon aid and the refill was all lemonade, so we ordered an iced tea to balance it out and we were charged for it. Seemed odd. The chips are different now, cheaper grocery store style. Lastly, the bacon they were famous for went from 3 thick delicious pieces down to one thin over cooked piece. We left hungry and dissappointed. Staff was super friendly.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible experience. Great food and atmosphere!
   

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   Jonathan VIP

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall it was great to come here for lunch on the weekend!
   

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   Cheryl

   Orange County2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful place to dine but as expected, noise level was fairly high on a Friday night. We’ve dined there several times during the week where it’s much quieter. Still a fun evening.
   

   SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded on March 9, 2025

   Hey Cheryl, Thank you for your continued support and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach. We understand that noise levels can sometimes be a bit high, especially on busy nights. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We're glad to know that despite the noise, you still had a fun evening. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time trying out the establishment, and we must say that we will definitely be back for a second round. The drinks were excellent. The food was excellent and service was on point , and not to mention the view of the dock and the boats sitting at the Newport area All in all it was a great night and we will definitely be back. 
   

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   Colleen

   Orange County6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We decided to try restaurant week, the menu was plentiful, 3 courses a lot of food, we all went home with a lot of leftovers. I would return to this restaurant
   

   SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded on March 9, 2025

   Hey Colleen, Thank you for choosing SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach during restaurant week and for taking the time to leave us this amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our variety of dishes and found the portions to be generous. We always aim to provide an memorable dining experience, and we're glad that we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal. Best, The Management Team
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a great view of the water. Staff was super friendly and funny! Food was delicious, I recommend the table side guacamole.
    

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