solita Tacos & Margaritas

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Address:
7631 Edinger Avenue, Suite 1508
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Neighborhood:
Huntington Beach / Seal Beach / Fountain Valley

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Cuisine:
Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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solita Tacos & Margaritas Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.solitatacos.com
Email: huntingtonbeach@solitatacos.com
Phone: (714) 894-2792
Hours of Operation: Lunch
Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner
Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Executive Chef: Deborah Schneider
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: solita is pleased to offer private and semi-private event spaces on our patio and inside dining area. We can accommodate groups of any size, from an intimate party to a full buyout, with reasonably priced and fully customizable menus. Our expert, friendly staff will help you plan your family event, rehearsal dinner, corporate event or get-together of any description. Please contact events@solitatacos.com for more information.
Entertainment: At this time we do not have live entertainment but, be sure to check back often as we plan to have it in the near future.

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Cross Street: Beach Blvd.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Complimentary valet and self-parking available.

A word from solita Tacos & Margaritas

solita is a simple, sophisticated neighborhood restaurant built around a custom wood grill, inspired by the best of our travels through Baja California and Mexico. solita’s Mexico is fresh and delicious, simple and light. It’s made from scratch, often carrying a smoky flavor from the wood or… charcoal grill, full of flavor from fresh salsas, corn tortillas, limes, dry and fresh chiles, crushed herbs, fruit and spices, mole sauces and cheeses… solita brings the fun and authentic flavors of street food to the American table.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"We were celebrating an anniversary and the food and service were excellent! The waitress was very attentive and was there just the right amount. The food was unique and delicious."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"We asked for a quiet table, so they sat us 5 feet from a birthday party table of about 25 kids.....asked to be moved and they only let us go around the corner to sit 5 feet away from the parents of all those kids.... 4 of us couldn't talk across the table. Not one of us will return. Crowded, noisy, loud music - all trying to be hip - just uncomfortable."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"It wasn't terribly busy for a Sunday afternoon, but service was slower than slow & had to keep asking to get water; waiters brought the wrong food to us 3 times. Very unorganized! We sat at the bar & the bartenders ignored us most of the time & trying to get anything was like it was too much for them to handle. Great atmosphere, food was good, but need to get your staff on board!"
Dined on 3/30/2014
"The tacos which are made with corn tortillas are delicious. Just the right size and a great presentation."
Dined on 3/30/2014
"We made reservations; was confirmed by OpenTable; then we got call that they could NOT accommodate us at the time we requested."
Dined on 3/27/2014
"I fell in love with the grilled corn elote that I saw online and was going to make it at home- then I discovered the restaurant was nearby! The decor is beautiful, the servers are smart, the tacos are delish, and that corn is out of this world! Will be going back soon!"
Dined on 3/28/2014
"I absolutely loved this restaurant! From the service to the food to the drinks! Everyone was warm and friends. The food was hot and delicious! The drinks were cold and yummy! I will definetly be going back for more =)"
Dined on 3/25/2014
"Yummy small plates and Margaritas were the perfect choice for a reunion with a long-time friend! The taquitos and the carnitas tacos were both very flavorful. We especially enjoyed the salsas at the table! They made me feel like I was visiting my friends in Jalisco. In fact, the busser came over to refill our water and before we knew it, the 2 of us (recently retired Spanish teachers) were engaged in a wonderful conversation with him about Jalisco!! ¡Chido! We'll be meeting at Solita for dinner in the near future!"
Dined on 3/26/2014
"The food was good except for the quesadillas that someone in our party ordered. They had been sitting for awhile and were dry. I had roasted chicken which was delicious. We would go back again."
Dined on 3/23/2014
"Me and my girlfriend came here for the first time after finding it on Open Table, the overall feel was great. Drinks were good and the food was even better. Everything was topped off with excellent service as well. Our server Laura was fabulous! I only wish we saved room for dessert."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"I went with my mom for a girls night out after we did some shopping. The food was great, the drinks were tasty & our server was very nice! The only issue we had was that it was cold the night we went and we were sat right next to the patio door outside where cold air kept rushing in. Prices are a little high as well but I will definitely be going again."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"We did not have the same experience the second time sat in the bar area and the waitress was distracted . The food was OK the corn not so sweet and yet the first experience was so good I will go for a third time . We need more restaurants like this !! So you build them and we will keep trying them out !! Overall first first a A - for a HB restaurant --2nd visit C+........."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"Had reservations and were seated at our reservation time. Waitress was friendly and had a good personality. The restaurant was busy and the waitress had several tables. Our server seemed to be prompt but the behind the scenes staff seemed slow. Our drink order was put in but it took awhile for them to be brought to the table. We placed our food order and was told the kitchen advised the staff they were backed up and orders would be delayed. It seemed to take an extraordinary amount of time for our food to come but once it was served it was warm and tasty Only negative was time it took for service."
Dined on 3/16/2014
"Great food, great ambiance, great service. The only problem was figuring out what to order; everything we tried was superb. My wife and I will surely be coming back here soon. For a starter, try the corn or the ceviche. The chips and salsa they bring to the table is wonderful in its own right. For your main dish, there are a couple different opportunities to sample from their extensive taco list, and believe me, most of them are amazing in flavor. We sat outside on a beautiful Huntington Beach afternoon and had a perfect experience."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Wonderful food-generous servings & good service. A little noisy-reservations are a must!"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Solita Skinny Margarita is made with Agavales blanco tequila shaken with fresh lime juice, a touch of agave nectar, and a splash of soda water. Wow, this tasted like an adult limeade! It made me pucker a little, but was very refreshing. I would totally order this again! I actually liked it a little better than the House Margarita. Exotic Mushrooms (Setas) with Wood-Grilled Poblano Chiles & Cream is sautéed mixed mushrooms and green chile with garlic, epazote, white wine, heavy cream, and cheese. This was the dish of the night! The creamy sauce worked well with the meaty mushrooms, using it as a dip with tortilla chips or smeared on a corn or flour tortilla."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"Just can't say how wonderful the staff is from the moment you walk in the door -- and the food speaks for itself -- delish. This was our third visit and we will continue to return."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"I love this place the food and service are outstanding the only complaint would be the noise level I wish they could do something about it but it does not stop me from eating there because the food is off the charts amazing!"
Dined on 3/3/2014
"Last minute dinner plans and so worth it for Restaurant Week! For $20, I got 3 taquitos for my stater, a grilled chicken salad for my entree and home made churros for my dessert. $20 SO WELL SPENT! The taquitos were tasty, and fried JUST RIGHT! Not greasy as I've had at other places. The grilled chicken salad... they didn't SKIMP on anything! PLENTY of chicken. PLENTY of bacon. PLENTY of avocados. Home made churros were good, although just a little TOO MUCH on the cinnamon and sugar, but that was easily tapped off. The semi-sweet chocolate syrup was just the right touch. Service was great. The food came out quickly. Only down side was that I had to wait a bit for my water to be refilled each time."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"The food was amazing and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive - very knowledgable about the menu. Pace yourself on the (delicious) margaritas though. Stroooong!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"My husband and I had a great dinner here on a busy Sat. night with a reservation. We arrived early and were seated promptly by a very friendly hostess. We were soon greated by our very friendly waiter who provided excellent service all evening. The house margaritas were great. We ordered the Queso Al Forno for an appetizer which was delicious as well as the chicken mole and carne asada tacos for our entree. The tortillas and chips were quite greasy; it appears they were fried in way too much oil. The rice was nothing special while the cole slaw was fresh and tasty. Restaurant/bar area very crowded and noisy. Great dining experience. Be sure to get a reservation if you go!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"I've been to Solita 5 times now and I feel the quality of everything is going down. The prices are just too high for the quality."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"My friend and I thought we would try this restaurant during OC restaurant week. We had never heard of the place f Before. We had a great time. Very romantic feel. The atmosphere was great and the service was good. The food was great."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"This is a great addition to the casual dining options in the area. Great food and great staff."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"Went for a birthday dinner. The major disappointment was the service. Our waitress brought our drinks and then disappeared for 10-15 minutes. I went up to the hostess stand to ask where she was. About 5 minutes later she came to the table and said she saw us taking photos and didn't want to disturb us??? When the food came, she was nowhere to be seen. Several helper-types brought the food out and didn't know who to give it to and there were several mistakes with our order. The manager came over and apologized and said he would give us some free desserts to compensate for everything. But then he forgot and didn't do that. I don't know if I will ever go back."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"The restaurant look was very nice and the outside adjacent area with entertainment and water features was attractive. The parking was terrible. The customer service was very good. The margaritas were good although a little weak. The food was a mixed result. The oak grilled chicken and the taquitos that two of our party had were very good. The fajitas two of us had were disappointing. They weren't warm which is fixable and indeed a manager offered to correct it. He even supplied some chicken to go with the carne asada when we remarked it would be nice to have a combination. He also brought complimentary churros, but they had rather hard edges and didn't seem freshly cooked. We are considering trying the happy hour to sample the appetizers."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"great service, unique salsa, chips and burros. Great drinks and ambiance as well. The oak chicken was delicious but the rest of the food we had (variety of tacos) was uninspiring. We were expecting bold flavors, but everything was rather bland and uniform tasting from the fish, chicken and chorizo and sweet potato. It was almost difficult to even tell the food items apart. They all sound delicious, but unfortunately didn't live up to their descriptions on the menu. I would definitely not come again for the food, however the ambiance, chips, burros and drinks are a hit. Please liven up the dishes and you'll have a hit!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"We truly enjoy this restaurant. They opened at the first of the year and I have already visited 5 times. The food is unique and delicious. I feel like I am back in Cabo."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"I would like to first say, Huntington Beach needs a place like yours. Things to work on: Staff, young and need more training in all areas. We started with appetizers, chips a little oily, 30 minutes to wait on one appetizer and had to keep asking about the order. The main courses, were a disappointment, Some parts of the same dish was cold when it was a hot dish, portions all over the place. I ordered the crab and shrimp enchiladas. I was asked how they tasted and I honestly couldn't tell. All I tasted was shell and sauce. Friend got tacos and their was no protein in one shell. Manger came and was doing the best he could, but is young. More to say. I'll come back for drinks and wait awhile for food. Keep working at it and Good Luck"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Food had very good flavor, but the portions were too small. My daughters chicken taco had more meat in it then the ones I ordered. The service was entirely too slow, it took 90 minutes from start to finish which was about 30 minutes too long. It seems like the kitchen is too small or understaffed to handle a restaurant with as many seats as Solita has. Additionally I think there are a few too many tables in this restaurant. Good news is that the Manager John K. was very willing to listed to my comments and has invited us back another time to fix the issues."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"I love this place the food is excellent so far everything we have tried has been so delicious but it is a noisy restaurant"
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Great new restaurant in HB. Authentic Mexican food with lots of margarita options."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Our waitress was superb, and the rest of the staff was very friendly & attentive. The food was good, a tab overpriced for the quantity but very tasty. The fruit juice of pineapple & papaya was delicious and so was the queso al forno."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I was cruising OpenTable looking for Mexican food and I came across this gem. Walking in, I loved the dimly lit room and the bar-like feel to it. It was like an upscale El Torito at first, but after trying the food, it is WAY better than that. Our server was a delight and she made excellent recommendations. We ordered the roasted corn, Horchata, and snow crab & lobster enchiladas. The chips and salsa were AMAZING. We loved the wheels in the basket. It gave it a different flare to it. The only complaint is that we didn't get limes with it, but really, they were delicious with just the salsa. Everything we ordered was delicious and the dessert was the cherry on top (homemade churros with chocolate sauce & ice cream)."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"I have been waiting for this restaurant to open since the sign went up that read "tacos and margaritas". We finally went and WOW! it was worth the wait. The place is beautiful and when we sat down and got served salsa and tasted it, I was like, "if this is an inclination as to how the food will be, this place is going to be amazing!" sure enough, the food didn't disappoint. I secretively wanted to not like that place since it is so close to my apartment, but I love it and will be going back very often! I had the kiwi-strawberry marg and it was delicious! All around, so glad this local place is now in the area! Delicious!!"
Dined on 1/19/2014
"This place was very busy for a TUES. night..reason is its great like its "sister" Sol Cocia in Newport . Great service, drinks worth the visit and all the sauces and salsas are very flavorful. The chips are obviously done in house, you can make them a meal. Salsa is smokie/spicy. Yellowtail ceviche to die for;/fresh/light..chicken taq.s are marginal...no spice or seasoning. The enchiladas w/both green/red sauce were delicious,others in our group fnd all tacos were spot on,very tasty EXCEPT the crisp fish tacos,which failed to be crispy. The mgn., checked in to see how our meal was we advised him of this issue which he noted. Guessing it will be corrected already. We look forward to exploring other items on the menu. Thanks Again !! yum"
Dined on 1/14/2014
"Mid-week visit and the place was busy...must be based on hot word-of-mouth going on. The food was great, with a bit of flair. Ashley, the barkeep was exceptionally friendly, and the tequila list is commendable. Definitely a go back."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"If I make reservations I don't want to sit on the patio. Regardless of the heaters. And then be told I have to wait 25 minutes. Just not acceptable."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"My girlfriend saw this place while shopping, always looking for new places, this was a great find. Quality of food was excellent at good prices. Although a bit noisy like most restaurants, the service was over the top and friendly, has a great decor, plenty of room on the patio, definitely will enjoy becoming a regular."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"They've only been open a week. I had a great experience for dinner on New Years Eve. The Staff was there for you from the time you walked in. Had the Beer Batter Shrimp Tacos, those were really good! The Ceviche & Guacamole was sooo awesome. I will be back!"
Dined on 12/31/2013

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