How is ALCE 101 - Kitchen and Tequileria restaurant rated?

ALCE 101 - Kitchen and Tequileria

4.4 (181)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

243 N Highway 101, Suite 7, Solana Beach, CA 92075

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

Our Mission
ALCE 101 is set up to be Southern California’s first real tequileria restaurant. ALCE 101 will be a social experience combing craft aged private label Tequilas, featuring our own ALCE 101 Brand Tequila as a tribute from Leyendes de mi Pueblo Tequila.
The ALCE 101 Kitchen & Tequileria will combine a menu paired around the amazing bounty of farm to table flavors found in the American Southwest of Santa Fe New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Cal-Mex along with a vast selection of Tequilas and Mezcals.
Our goal is to send a message that San Diego Creative dining with knowledgeable, smart and conscientious staff is back as we raise the bar for excellence in Solana Beach.
Cheers and Saluda
Brad , Julie Evarts and TEAM ALCE
instagram@alce101 #farmtotablemeetsthesouthwest #tequileria

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Southwest, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 704-4465
Website
http://www.alce101.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Available after six moths from opening in Fall.
Private party facilities
Private Dining room seats 18 opens to large 45 seat outside Umbrella Patio featuring a fresh farm to table vibe surrounded by lavender, lemon grass, mint and citrus trees. Great for private functions, weddings et al. When not reserved inside 16 is community (first come first serve) and the patio becomes our private entry "dog friendly patio".

Location
243 N Highway 101, Suite 7, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Neighborhood
Solana Beach
Cross street
The Boardwalk on PCH cross street Lomas Santa Fe
Parking details
Complementary Valet, Train Station huge lot on Cedros, two public lots associated with The Boardwalk
Public transit
Coaster Train Station across the street, Public Bus stop across the street plus on Lomas Santa Fe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Black Bean Soup
Roasted chicken, poblano chile, lime crema
House Cornbread
Local red chile honeycomb, serrano
Charred Broccolini
Pickled Fresnos, lemon, pecorino
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, everything croutons, parmesan
- Chicken$7.00
- Skirt Steak$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$12.00
Arugula, Watercress & Jicama Salad
Roasted corn, tomato, cilantro vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad
Lemon goat cheese, pistachio, watercress, chile citrus vinaigrette, duck fat crouton
- Chicken$7.00
- Skirt Steak$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$12.00

Small Plates

Hamachi Crudo
Citrus, radish, pickled Fresnos, watercress
Chilled Halibut Ceviche
Avocado, chile oil, crisp tortilla
Santa Fe Chipotle Hummus
Pickled vegetables, roasted garlic, caperberries, Navajo flatbread
Cauliflower Crust "Tostada"
Organic cauliflower, avocado, saffron chile fennel, blistered cherry tomato, manchego
Elk Pozole
Braised elk, green onion, New Mexico chile, tomato bone broth, sage crema
Epazote Saltwater Island Mussels
House-made bison chorizo, charred green onion, epazote, Cascabel chile cream, grilled baguette
Maple Leaf Duck Corn Dog
Orange balsamic molasses, mustard honey
Crispy Kennebec Fries
Leek ash aioli
Green Chile Onion Rings
Leek ash aioli

Big Plates

Flame Roasted Quail with Green Corn Tamale
Huitlacoche green corn tamale, red chile honey
Char-Grilled Skirt Steak
Fingerling potatoes, eggplant, wild mushrooms, habanero balsamic gastrique
Coriander Cured Pork Shank
Mole rojo, cauliflower pureé, Summer succotash
Parchment-Baked Fresh Catch
Local fresh catch, chef inspired preparation
Huachinango a la Veracruzana
Baja red snapper, tomato, onion, caper, calabacitas con rajas.
Peppered Tuna
Roasted white corn, zucchini, mushrooms, confit tomato vinaigrette
Three Cheese Chile Relleno
Papaya mango salsa, ginger, curry, black beans, jicama ragu
Red & Green Chile Enchiladas
Wild mushroom, yellow corn, squash, tomatillo, sage crema, smoked manchego

What 181 people are saying

ALCE 101 - Kitchen and Tequileria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

181 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Valentines Day
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JanB
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Teagan as a waiter and Nick as a busboy, they were amazing! Other tables enjoyed themselves. The pozole and cornbread was unreal! The deviled eggs super yummy but too spicy for my husband. Everyone but the tall female bartender were welcoming and nice. She kept leaving and acted like she hated working there. We went to the bar for drinks, bad mistake. Brunch menu was great but I have a rare vinegar allergy and they couldn’t compensate for that in the kitchen. Definitely are coming again
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious and reasonably priced
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were 90 min late on our reservation although they did comp a considerable amount of our drinks so that was nice. Food was good but not spectacular.
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BrittonS
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Made a 7:00 reservation and didn’t get seated until 8:00.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
3.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, not great. A bit overpriced for what you get. And it was SO loud in there. I had to lean in to hear my friend across from me and I could still barely make out what she was saying. We also celebrated two birthdays and they didn’t say happy birthday nor do anything.
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JeanneF VIP
San Diego5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambiance were excellent. It is very loud due to a lack of noise-absorbing surfaces. The onion rings were very sour due to the pickling. The enchiladas were somewhat bland. Otherwise, it was a good experience.
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DeniseW
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great quality, but a good $5-$8 more than what it should be. Great drinks, great service, beautiful ambience. A bit loud, but fun and lively. :)
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SusanP
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a greatly needed Addition to the restaurant scene in Solana Beach! From the moment you pull up to there is a creative, welcoming vibe! The design and vibe of ALCE 101 is fresh and congenial. The menu is unique well-thought out! The service was excellent, and finally, the food was outstanding! We had a great experience and will be back again!
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David VIP
San Diego61 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 23, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was our second visit to ALCE 101. Both were a bit disappointing. The food is good but the service is mediocre at best. Just getting water refills was a challenge, and don't even get me started on why they wouldn't provide a spoon when they serve the pozole. Poor service was evident on our first visit shortly after they opened. We excused it, thinking they were still working out some of the kinks. However, several months into operation, it appears the wait staff have not been trained or perhaps there is an assumption that, if they've waited tables anywhere, that is sufficient. A higher level of service is expected from a restaurant that is trying to be "high end" than there is at, say, Denny's or the local pizza pub. Given the plethora of options with good food AND good service, I doubt we'll be back.
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ALCE 101 - Kitchen and Tequileria is rated 4.4 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

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243 N Highway 101, Suite 7, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Additional information

Cross street
The Boardwalk on PCH cross street Lomas Santa Fe
Neighborhood
Solana Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Southwest, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complementary Valet, Train Station huge lot on Cedros, two public lots associated with The Boardwalk
Public transit
Coaster Train Station across the street, Public Bus stop across the street plus on Lomas Santa Fe
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alce101.com/
Phone number
(858) 704-4465
Catering
Available after six moths from opening in Fall.
Private party facilities
Private Dining room seats 18 opens to large 45 seat outside Umbrella Patio featuring a fresh farm to table vibe surrounded by lavender, lemon grass, mint and citrus trees. Great for private functions, weddings et al. When not reserved inside 16 is community (first come first serve) and the patio becomes our private entry "dog friendly patio".

ALCE 101 - Kitchen and Tequileria

About this restaurant

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Menu

Fresh from the Garden

Black Bean Soup

House Cornbread

Charred Broccolini

Classic Caesar Salad

Arugula, Watercress & Jicama Salad

Roasted Beet Salad

Small Plates

Hamachi Crudo

Chilled Halibut Ceviche

Santa Fe Chipotle Hummus

Cauliflower Crust "Tostada"

Elk Pozole

Epazote Saltwater Island Mussels

Maple Leaf Duck Corn Dog

Crispy Kennebec Fries

Green Chile Onion Rings

Big Plates

Flame Roasted Quail with Green Corn Tamale

Char-Grilled Skirt Steak

Coriander Cured Pork Shank

Parchment-Baked Fresh Catch

Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Peppered Tuna

Three Cheese Chile Relleno

Red & Green Chile Enchiladas

What 181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is ALCE 101 - Kitchen and Tequileria restaurant rated?

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