SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

4.3

3808 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

Great for scenic views
Lively
Good for special occasions

Located along Pacific Coast Highway, Sol Newport Beach offers stunning waterfront views overlooking Balboa Marina. Savor our taco selections, handcrafted margaritas like our Pineapple Serrano Margarita, and flavorful coastal Mexican dishes such as our Vampiro Taco or Grilled Sweet corn. All accompanied in a warm, lively atmosphere featuring an indoor fire pit and original architecture. Don’t miss our Weekday Happy Hour, Taco & Tequila Tuesday, and Weekend Brunch.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), Dinner (Sunday-Thursday) 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday & Sat 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon, Wed-Friday in bar and patio Weekend Brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Phone number
(949) 675-9800
Website
https://solcocina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Bring the flavors of Baja to your next event with SOL catering! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars, and more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA to get started!
Private party facilities
Host your next celebration, meeting, or special event at SOL! With private rooms, patios, and semi-private dining areas, we offer the perfect space for any occasion. Enjoy customizable menus and elevate your experience with our drink packages. Call us at 1-888-TORTILLA for more details. https://solcocina.com/private-events/
Private party contact
Joanna Partida : (562) 346-1267

Location
251 Pacific Coast HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
PCH and Bayside Dr.
Parking details
We offer both self parking adjacent to the restaurant and complimentary valet parking as you arrive.
Entertainment
We offer live music every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 10:30 pm, Saturday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm, and Sunday Brunch from Noon to 3:00 pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SOL Mexican Cocina in Newport Beach offers an "amazing view overlooking the Marina" and a vibrant atmosphere. The food is "delicious," with standout dishes like the chile verde and wagyu steak. While service can be slow, attentive servers like JC enhance the experience. Reservations are recommended as it gets busy quickly.

3,808 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Made a reservation and it took 15 mins to be sat. We were then sat a table way too small for our group. Food was good
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daphne
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this is my second time here and sol and i get the carne asada quesadilla each time. it is so good with the spicy mayo. i wish i caught my servers name but he was so sweet and attentive. there was a slight mixup with our food but he fixed it promptly. would come back!!
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Kimberly
VIP
Austin
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were luckily seated only thirty minutes after our reservation (most people waited 60+ with a reservation) but took over an hour for food to come out. Once it came out, it was cold and just ok. The server and hostess were kind but over their heads on Christmas Day. Would not recommend.
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Ellen
Orange County
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had to wait 30 minutes even though we had a reservation and then sat us at the high table next to the bar…it was very noisy at the bar! They were out of the appetizer we wanted and 3 of their main dishes. We waited too long for our food.
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Susan
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arguably the worst restaurant experience we ever had (that is not an exaggeration). Reservation was for 5:00. We arrived at 4:50. Seated at 5:45 after having to get the manager who had just sat a party with a 5:15 reservation. Our part of 5 was crammed into a table for 4. Once we ordered around 6:00, the food arrived cold 60 minutes later. It was wild. The Manager was apologetic but kept blaming the kitchen. Would definitely not recommend!!
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Sabina
VIP
Los Angeles
133 reviews
2.0
133 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Only restaurant open on Christmas Day around here so it was very busy very hectic very long waits Almost not fair to judge Ended up taking the food home ; soggy mess
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Tony
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Had to wait a half hour to be seated after our reservation time. We were a party of 7 and were sat in the bar with raised seats instead of a normal table. They ran out of chicken tenders on the kids menu along with running out lemonade! Took 45 minutes to receive our food.
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Randi
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had a reservation for 3pm but wasn't seated until 3:45pm. The service was slow, and we didn’t get our food until 5pm. It was Christmas, and they overbooked. The staff did their best, but after waiting for 2 hours, everyone was really frustrated. When the food finally arrived, three of the orders were wrong, but we chose to leave it as is since we just wanted to eat and leave.
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Caroline
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, and our waitress, Sarah, was beyond efficient, the restaurant was completely full, but she was still super fast, friendly, and just all around amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant has gone down hill from what it once was. The front desk hostesses were extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming. Especially disappointed considering it was Christmas Eve with family. Our server was nice and helpful but didn’t see her often. The food was good but not great. We used to love the food and ambience but I don’t think we’ll be going back again, unfortunately.
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FAQs

SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 675-9800.

SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach is rated 4.3 stars by 3808 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

251 Pacific Coast HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

Cross street
PCH and Bayside Dr.
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), Dinner (Sunday-Thursday) 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday & Sat 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon, Wed-Friday in bar and patio Weekend Brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer both self parking adjacent to the restaurant and complimentary valet parking as you arrive.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We offer live music every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 10:30 pm, Saturday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm, and Sunday Brunch from Noon to 3:00 pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://solcocina.com/
Phone number
(949) 675-9800
Catering
Bring the flavors of Baja to your next event with SOL catering! Whether it’s a small gathering or a large celebration, we’ve got you covered with Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars, and more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA to get started!
Private party facilities
Host your next celebration, meeting, or special event at SOL! With private rooms, patios, and semi-private dining areas, we offer the perfect space for any occasion. Enjoy customizable menus and elevate your experience with our drink packages. Call us at 1-888-TORTILLA for more details. https://solcocina.com/private-events/
Private party contact
Joanna Partida : (562) 346-1267

SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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What 3,808 people are saying

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