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Sol Mexican Cocina - Irvine - SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine, Irvine, CA

SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine

4.2
4.2
700 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 975-1220
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Take the taste of SOL Cocina home with you. Enjoy our hand made tortillas, savory entrees, and flavorful margaritas at your next party or event.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy one of Modern Luxury's Best Mexican Restaurants in Orange County for your next private event or celebration. Delight in Baja flavors paired with hand-crafted cocktails and margaritas.
  • Private party contact
    Joanna Partida : (562) 346-1267
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Parking details
    We validate Parking in our structure.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SOL Mexican Cocina in Irvine offers a vibrant atmosphere with delicious Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about "amazing food" and "great service," highlighting the attentive staff and flavorful dishes. While some mention slow service and parking challenges, the overall experience is enhanced by the "beautiful ambiance" and "friendly hosts." A recommended spot for both casual dining and special celebrations.

700 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Las Vegas

    53 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nightmare! We keep going back hoping things will be get better but they just got worst! Go to the Newport location that one is run really well and we always have a good meal!

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  2. JWJW

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Parking will only validate 1.5 hrs even tough so many space on Friday night. I still paid extra $8 from 4-8pm. would be nice if it’s completely free. It’s not busy at all. We went for happy hour , food is good but margarita is bad. We didn’t finish ours. We order old fashioned from regular menu which is $25 , it’s good but on the high side.

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  3. Sal

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was made to perfection. The bar and dining room experience was very comfortable. The service was great with everyone we interacted.
    SOL Mexican Cocina - IrvineResponded 7 days ago
    Hello SalO, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine. It's great to know that our team was able to provide you with a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We're also glad that you found our food to be made to perfection and that you appreciated our bar and dining room. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic meal. Best regards, SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine Management Team

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  4. James

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Its a great place. Super busy so worth booking. Bar area is nicer than the restaurant if you can get a table there
    SOL Mexican Cocina - IrvineResponded 1 day ago
    Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine! We strive to provide top-notch service, and we're glad to hear that we met your expectations. We understand that our restaurant can get quite busy, and we appreciate your patience. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience! Best, The Management Team

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  5. Jason

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and the service were great. The red beans were undercooked though. I look forward to that most at a Mexican restaurant.

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  6. Aaron

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was nice. Main courses were only OK. Churro desert was raw in middle.
    SOL Mexican Cocina - IrvineResponded on November 13, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine. We're sorry to hear that the main courses and the churro dessert didn't meet your expectations. We'll certainly pass this on to our culinary team for review. We appreciate your honest review and hope to serve you again soon.

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  7. Thomas

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Mexican food I have eaten outside of Mexico!!
    SOL Mexican Cocina - IrvineResponded on November 12, 2024
    Dear Thomas, thank you so much for your 5 star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Daphna

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food has changed from when they first opened… rice taste hard boiled, taco prices are for ONE small taco, says large but it’s not. Rice and beans are $4 to add…barbacoa is very fatty and could not eat. Don’t waste your time. Go to South of Nick’s.

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  9. LInda

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very short on staff, so service was very slow but good
    SOL Mexican Cocina - IrvineResponded on November 8, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Linda L. We're sorry to hear about the slow service you experienced. We always aim to deliver a great experience, so we apologize for falling short this time. Your comments are valuable to us and will be used to improve our service. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine The Management Team

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  10. Nikki

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Underwhelming and over priced food. $70 before tip for a coffee, single taco, and a burrito.
    SOL Mexican Cocina - IrvineResponded 7 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine. We're sorry to hear that you found our food to be underwhelming and overpriced. We strive to provide a great dining experience for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our offerings and service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 975-1220.

SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine is rated 4.2 stars by 700 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SOL Mexican Cocina - Irvine

1910 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We validate Parking in our structure.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 975-1220
  • Catering
    Take the taste of SOL Cocina home with you. Enjoy our hand made tortillas, savory entrees, and flavorful margaritas at your next party or event.
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy one of Modern Luxury's Best Mexican Restaurants in Orange County for your next private event or celebration. Delight in Baja flavors paired with hand-crafted cocktails and margaritas.
  • Private party contact
    Joanna Partida : (562) 346-1267
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