SOL Mexican Cocina

Our restaurants are inspired by the best of coastal Baja California: Warm, welcoming, friendly, inspired by old and new Mexican design. SOL’s kitchens feature our unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, lovingly made from scratch.

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  • Phone

    (949) 675-9800

  • Website

    solcocina.com/newport-beach

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

251 East Coast Highway (at Bayside) Newport Beach , CA 92660 United States

Reservations Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Valet
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 81


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honeywhatscooking.com

One of my favorite Mexican places in SoCal. Everything was delicious, especially the Watermelon Margarita , complimentary salsa and black bean dip , vampire chicken tacos ! Will be back!

Monica Bali

Cool Newport Beach vibe. Healthier Mexican food with fresh flavors. Nice brunch with live music . Also great view of the marina . Service to me is everything and SOL delivers !

Rob H

Amazing homemade chips and salsa . While the Carne Asada burrito meat was excellent, there were a lot of beans in it as filler. It also has great views .

Andrea Andrea

Fun Time With Friends, Amazing Service, Delicsious Food, Cool Drinks , Thank You ! Xo

Ted Roehm

Grab a margarita and enjoy the view . The quesadillas here are amazing. I drove 2 hrs to eat here and it was well worth it.

Brent Gatewood

Great find. This is definitely a taco place , and they are good. Chips and salsa were fantastic. I will be back!

Felicia Phillips

pricey but worth it. definitely my favorite place to treat myself or have a date night . try the sweet potato tacos and ceviche . killer skinny margaritas . and ask for Eric...he's the coolest server! :)

Glenn N.

Later in the evening at the bar . Chill entertainment and a nice mix of beautiful people in lounge area . Bar crew is Chingon & Tequila selection ????????

OC Weekly

Voted Best Waterfront Dining in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue. Enjoy a margarita and vampiro taco while taking in a gorgeous view . Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more

Liz Villalobos

Here for Dine Newport Beach restaurant week. It ends Feb 1st. I got the sol salad , grilled salmon tacos and mini Blondie (small white brownie with ice cream )

Kt Squyres-Haberlein

What a great variety of tacos . I had carnitas tacos and the pork was moist delicious and topped with a slightly spicy tomitillo sauce

Matt Beucler

They have the best tacos in all of Orange County hands down. I love this place.

S

Don’t miss the grilled corn and just be simple in ordering basic quesadillas and tacos and u’ll be fine ????

orangecounty.com

They have a cucumber jalapeno margarita which offers a balance of coolness and heat. The perfect beverage to sip on while watching the yachts drift by. Read more

Senite8

Came back again after 4 years! Still great. Order the vampiro taco ????????‍♂️ 8/10

OC Weekly

Order the Chipotle-Piloncillo Goat Cheese ! The dish blends the salty, the rich, the sugary, the sticky and the stickier. Try it! Read more

honeywhatscooking.com

Phenomenal Chicken Vampiro taco ! Seriously doesn't get better than this.

Marcy Ott

Thursday nights offer local DJ's spinning house tunes - cool crowd. There is Complimentary Valet parking . If you prefer not to drive, Taxi 's always seem to be waiting and available.

Rana Alsweilem

Long wait for walk ins but best tacos I've ever had! Order the vampiro taco (beef ) and the shrimp durado tacos !! They're amazing!!

Megan Pink

Meg-Han is the bomb ass server. Thank you for taking care of this Megan who spells her name right ;)

Crystal Warner

Happy Hour : Daily 4-7pm. House margaritas $5, well drinks $5, beer $3, wine $3 off and tequila flights $10.

Chad Tovar

The food is so good here and you have to try the jalapeño cucumber margarita !!!

OC Weekly

SOL Cocina's chipotle-piloncillo goat cheese speaks to what this Mexican restaurant is about. Read more

Senite8

Good Mexican food . Great outdoor seating area . 7/10.

Jerry Joseph

Don't be alarmed when you order the michelada ... you did not shrink... the drink comes in what's nearly a fishbowl.

Grover Burthey

Good spot on Taco Tuesday . 4pm - close. Deals on beers , margaritas , tacos and guac ! Questionable service though

PayDivvy

We recommend the Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita . You won't be sorry! Just remember to divvy up that bar tab with your friends on PayDivvy!

Dana Zamalloa

Get there early on Tuesday! Taco Tuesday is awesome! Try the Azunia Tequila . Its the best'

????Andi Jack????

Skinny Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita is THE way to go!! The chorizo queso is no longer on the menu, but they can still make it. Highly recommended!!!

Kaila Mazzy

Excellent house made salsa and margaritas .

E G

Best Taco Tuesday in the area

Esra Sokmen

Very good - recommend if you like to eat in a good Mexican restaurant

Amber

Everything I've tried has been phenomenal. Worth the extra $.

Dana Zamalloa

Try the Azunia Tequila Margarita here. Its the best!

Renee Fischer

Great happy hour ! Casual atmosphere , near the bay .

Sammy Lopez

The chorizo and mushrooms cheese is delicious!

Sergio Lopez

Amazing . Get the tacos and ceviche !

Alexandra Teixeira

Make a reservation ! The wait time can be pretty long!

Aashna S

Make reservations ! Food isn't the best, but decent Mexican for the area.

Carrie Harrelson

They offer a vegetarian/vegan menu if you ask!

Evan Swanson

Tacos plate is legit with a good view

Crystal Warner

Yelp Check-In Deal: $5 for one Don Julio Blanco Margarita .

Jacqueline Ford-Pearce

Sweet potato and black bean taco = absolutely yummy!

Ion Vodka

Wash down a Taco Vampiro with an Ion Vodka and soda . The vodka is the first electrolyte enhanced vodka on the market !

LA Travel Magazine

Try the Skinny Margarita...its low in calories and tastes great!

Boo ????

Try the Fire Roasted Corn On The Cob - #vegetarian

M Sachiko Perry

Gabby is a great server! Food was lovely.

Kiva Morita

Margaritas , guacamole , ceviche

Boo ????

Try the Camaròn Cucaracha - peel and eats!

Tonya Wertman

You must try the cucumber jalapeño margarita ! It's so good.

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