SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

Name: SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach
Address: 251 Pacific Coast HWY, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92660
Telephone: (949) 675-9800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (3926)

$30 and under

Mexican

251 Pacific Coast HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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What 3,926 people are saying

SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SOL Mexican Cocina in Newport Beach offers a vibrant and scenic dining experience. Guests enjoy "great food" and "beautiful views" with a lively ambiance enhanced by a live DJ. The "service was fantastic" and the guacamole is often highlighted as a must-try. Perfect for celebrations or a casual meal.

3,926 Reviews

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Joanna
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been coming to Sol for years and after our meal last night, it has gone completely down hill. The meal tasted like it was from an airport restaurant… the steak burrito had barely any meat and was all black beans (literally 95% beans), the salad was so sad and seemed like everything came out of a can. No flavor whatsoever. Fajitas had such a small serving of chicken. This used to be our favorite restaurant in OC and we are so disappointed. Hopefully feedback kicks the restaurant back to their potential.
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Andretti VIP
Orange County3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was ok..food wasn’t up to par. They had ran out of michelada mix which is strange cuz it’s a Mexican restaurant. Service was good but food didn’t match the location.
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Dawn
California Central Coast1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant is filthy. Needs cleaning and updating. Hot and no air circulation. Smelled like stinky feet and felt like you could catch a disease or germs there.
SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
Hello Dawn, We apologize for your recent experience. We appreciate your feedback and will work on your noted details to improve future experiences. Best, Sol Management
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Barbara
Orange County32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We loved the outdoor patio and enjoyed Taco Tuesday at Sol Cocina! Our server forgot two orders but it was nicely remedied. Lovely ambiance and friendly service!
SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
Hello Barbara, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our outdoor patio and Taco Tuesday. We always aim to provide a pleasant ambiance and top-notch service, and we're glad that our team was able to make up for any forgetfulness. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach soon. Best wishes, SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach Management Team
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KellyW
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our reservations were for 7. We arrived early but we were not seated until 7:35. They seated us outside in the parking lot. When we asked to be moved inside, they said there was nothing available. Funny because there were at least 5 tables open. I ended up calling Tavern Kitchen and Drink and went there for dinner. Not sure if I will go back to SOL.
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Deborah
Las Vegas1 review
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Wow!!! The quality for this place went down so tremendously. The food was horrible. The service was ok. What a disappointment. I’ll never return to this place.
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Russell
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, beautiful views, great ambiance. Highly recommend the guacamole!
SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Russell! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, views, and ambiance. It's wonderful to know that our guacamole hit the mark for you! Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Romie VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to share how impressed I am with the exceptional food and phenomenal customer service. The live DJ playing good music creates a fantastic atmosphere great entertainment really enhances the experience.Thank you!
SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
Hello Romie, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach. It's great to know that our live DJ and atmosphere added to your overall experience. We strive to provide exceptional food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience! Best regards, The Management Team
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Gabriel
Los Angeles58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant was really nice, ambiance was great and our server kept checking in with us. 10/10
SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
Hello Gabriel, Thank you for taking the time to review SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and found our service to be excellent. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Maryam
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Cold food, fajita came out cold on a white plate and not on skillet. They were out of beer. Took them about 45 mins to get bread. Awful experience
SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Maryam. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach. It's disappointing to know that the food and service did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it must have been to receive cold food and long wait times, especially with the beer. We strive to provide the best dining experience and it's clear we fell short this time. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we will work on improving these areas. We hope you will give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
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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 4.2 stars by 3926 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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