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Sol y Sombra's signature Paella - Sol Y Sombra, Cathedral City, CA

Sol Y Sombra

4.6 (504)
$31 to $50
Traditional Spanish
67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-6405

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Sol Y Sombra restaurant offers up a true taste of the desert! Located inside The NEW Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, our tapas-style menu that celebrates the Coachella Valley’s agricultural roots, lacing Spanish-inspired dishes with citrus, dates, chilies and other locally-grown ingredients. Paella fans can sample several versions of the signature Spanish dish, ranging from traditional to vegetarian.

Our team's mixologists can create custom drinks with the freshest ingredients and top-shelf spirits. Rounding out the beverage offerings is an excellent selection of Spanish and California wines -- plus, one of the desert's best tequila lists!

To make the most of your dining experience, come hungry and bring friends so you can try everything!

*a 20% auto gratuity will be added to parties of 5 guests or more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cecelia Connolly
  • Neighborhood
    Cathedral City
  • Cross street
    Cree Road and Carrey Road
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Public Transportation Line #1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 504 people are saying

Sol Y Sombra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sol Y Sombra offers a unique dining experience with "amazing tapas," a "wonderful atmosphere," and "excellent service." Known for its authentic Spanish cuisine, guests enjoy a variety of flavorful dishes, including "traditional paella" and inventive tapas. The setting is charming, with live music and attentive staff enhancing the experience.

504 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Pittsburgh50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything we tried was very good & well prepared. The chicken in the Paella Tierra Y Mar was a little dry but the shrimp was excellent. As for the Tapas we tried: chicken empanadas, patatas bravas & the elote. All the tapas were delicious. For our drinks my husband had a Paloma & I had a Red Sangria. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Looking forward to dining here again soon. 

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  2. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful evening…the food, service and ambiance were outstanding! Highly recommend Sol Y Sombra for anyone who’s searching for exceptional Spanish cuisine!! Especially, because Spanish food is VERY hard to find in the desert.

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been there before and was disappointed this time. Ordered their top shelf margaritas and it was very weak. They brought us a little more alcohol at no charge. The empanadas were dry and the Paella was mostly rice. 4 shrimp, one for each of us and small pieces of chicken and whatever the other ingredient was. We like the ambience of the restaurant but will not go back.

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  4. Bruce VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food at reasonable prices. Service was also excellent.

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  5. Kevin

    Seattle22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel was an excellent serve. The Paella and Tapas were top notch and authentic.

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  6. Ann Marie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! The staff are great and the food is always great.

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  7. Wyatt

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a new find for us on this trip and our favorite part was that it was different. It is a slightly different feel and has different menus options than most restaurants in the area. We loved ordering a handful of different Tapas for the table and splitting!

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  8. Martha

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, food, and wait staff! Will be back!

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  9. David

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing. We came to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday. All the food leading up to paella was delicious and full of flavor. The paella was very bland missing saffron or taste. Would try again in case it was a one off. Food that we would recommend: gambas al ajillo, pan con tomate and tablets. The cheesecake was out of this world.

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  10. Robert

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place, the food, wait staff and character were all amazing. Will definitely be back with friends.

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Sol Y Sombra is rated 4.6 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
  4. Palm Springs / Palm Desert
  5. Cathedral City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Sol Y Sombra

67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-6405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cree Road and Carrey Road
  • Neighborhood
    Cathedral City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Public Transportation Line #1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cecelia Connolly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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