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SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

4.3
4.3
3797 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 72 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 3,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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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.

3,797 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    72 reviews

    3.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointing. Multiple menu items not available at a 6:30p seating including carnitas and shrimp which appear all over the card. Inconsistent service and a $300 bill for six when one did not have an entree. This was my 5th or 6th visit and my worst experience by far. Unfortunately- cannot recommend any longer.

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  2. Wendy

    VIP

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service make for a perfect dining experience at Sol Cucina.
    SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much Wendy for the 5 stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon! – SOL Mexican Cocina

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 20 minutes for a reservation hostess was horrible, they were rude and didn’t take care of us. Waitress was exceptional. Won’t come back during holidays

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  4. Desiree

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Sol! But it was particularly busy for a Saturday night in December. They sat us and forgot to tell our server. It took us a while to be served. Once we did our server was great! I got the carne asada fajitas and mango margarita! Delicious!

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  5. Katherine

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, love the ambiance and food and drinks.
    SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much Katherine for the 5 stars! We look forward to seeing you again soon! – SOL Mexican Cocina

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  6. Bentley

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average and terribly overpriced. Portions were small.

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  7. Carlo

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken tortilla soup was great. Generous portion of chicken for the price. The large tortillas chips were so greasy. Had the short rib tacos, stale tortillas, tough dry meat with no flavor. Not at all worth price at all.

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  8. Jill

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    JC is the best!! Great service and fun evening was had by all!
    SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hello Jill, We are so glad you had a fun night and JC was able to provide a great service! Can't wait to see you back soon. -Cheers Sol Newport Management

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  9. Kathy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food,lots of choices for the meat and non-meat eaters

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  10. Pam

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best non-traditional Mexican food around. Fabulous service. And don’t forget to munch on the tortillas & dips before you get your food. Great value on the water!
    SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you so much for the 5 stars! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! – SOL Mexican Cocina

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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 3797 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 72 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
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