Sol Y Sombra

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   Mary

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   72 reviews

   3.0

   72 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The ambiance varies depending on where you are seated. Outside is nice, inside has two dining rooms of which one has great ambiance with décor, a fireplace, etc, the other is much less inviting. The service was great, our server was knowledgeable, gave us just the right amount of attention, and even gave us the history of the building. The food was variable. The seafood paella has excellent quality seafood. Some reviewers have mentioned the amount of seafood being sparse, but we would gladly trade off a little less quantity for great quality. The rice was crisped on the sides, but not on the bottom, so not truly authentic. The empanada are about 80% corn masa, 20% filling, which is very sparse on the filling. Also, this makes them a very heavy entrée without a ton of taste. We would not order these again.
   

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   Dick

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   The restaurant unexpectedly had to close but failed to notify those with reservations through Open Table.
   

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   Skip

   Minneapolis

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Great experience! Amazing tapas and service was excellent. Live music was really good too!
   

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   Martha

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   We had the Shrimp, Pork & Chicken Paella & 4 different Tapas while we waited for it…all were delicious!
   

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   Teresa

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   44 reviews

   4.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   First time to this restaurant, went mainly to see the Sam Fazio trio, they were excellent. Music was most enjoyable , not too loud so conversation during dinner was possible. We sat outside, heaters are available. Cocktails were yummy. Started with calamari very lightly fried, aioli was tasty. Spanish salad was flavorful. Thoroughly enjoyed the seafood paella! Give it a try!
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   Orange County

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Had a mixture of their tapas. Really tasty. Will go back.
   

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   Richard

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   38 reviews

   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   From the decor to the excellent transnational Spanish Tapas and Paellas i give it a 9 out of 10. We had 9 different tapas, and an issue with only one and that was more our taste that the restaurants fault but they promptly took it off the check. The Paella was traditional and delicious only the shrimp was a tad over cooked, add them to the dish a little later in the cooking process would be perfection. A great wine list very well priced, great service and ambiance adds up too a WE WILL BE BACK,,,,,actually already booked for an upcoming family event
   

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   Kevin

   Palm Springs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 31, 2025

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

   The Tapas here are AMAZING!! We ordered 5 plus the appetizer cheese n meats! We will go back and we r already thinking of the visiting friends we will bring there.
   

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   joan

   San Francisco

   59 reviews

   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2025

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

   Attractive space. Stunning presentation of delicious food. Excellent service. Altogether wonderful evening. Room was a bit cool: bring a sweater.
   

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    Manuel

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

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

    I was looking for a place to take my wife to for a romantic dinner. I wanted to look for something we had not tried in the area. I am so glad that we took a chance and tried something different that night. This restaurant is a hidden gem with some of the most amazing Spanish food I have ever had in my entire life. I honestly am surprised I had not heard of this restaurant all over the Coachella Valley. Super romantic amazing ambience, amazing drink drinks Tapas were phenomenal. This place is going to become a staple in our normal rotation of restaurants we visit frequently. Highly recommended.
    

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