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SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

4.4
4.4
3836 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Location
    251 Pacific Coast HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Menu

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What 3,836 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 dining experience with "excellent food and ambience" right on the bay. Guests rave about the "great service" and "amazing view." The lively atmosphere is perfect for a date or group outing, complemented by "exceptional drinks" and lively music.

3,836 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went to lunch with my family today. Had a reservation at 2 pm for party of 8. Didn't get seated until after 2:30 pm. The manager didn't both to apologize. Service was atrocious. Our last time was similarly bad. Have been going here for almost 20 years and it's been on the decline since Covid. Will not be returning. Ever.

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    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really liked our waiter, JC. He kept it really fun but was also diligent regarding food preferences and allergies.

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  3. Ty

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, showed up for a 730 reservation, ended up being seated at 755 only because we asked them for an update on our seating. Server came to our table a total of 4 times, once for a first drink order, once for food orders, and 2 times for the check. Very minimal and uninvolved, relatively unprofessional. really wasn’t great, wasnt bad. Worth the money? No.

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  4. Ivan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance, perfect view, incredible service love how our waitress Brandon always checked in making sure we are ok. Will come back

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  5. Gabrielle

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and atmosphere was wonderful once we sat down. However, we had a reservation for 6:15 and we did not get seated until 6:55. The hostess kept assuring us that we were “next” and that we would be seated in “just a second” and continued seating other parties in front of us. Because of this we missed another reservation we had for after dinner.

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  6. Sherry

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was awesome! The service was lacking. We had to ask for water refills and server only checked on us once when the food was delivered. The music was very loud resulting in us shouting to each other.

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  7. Patty

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious foods and drinks, pretty ambiance and the servers are nice!!

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  8. liliana

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food was Amazing, and So was the service. Our waiter was so sweet. Definitely Coming back to this place 10/10

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  9. Huey Yann

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was prepared before we arrived and it took us no time to be seated at a harbor view window table. Our server Ryan was very attentive and was careful to note the needs of the Gluten Free diner in our party. Ryan was familiar with the menu and recommended customer favorites including the Sol Guacamole appetizer which we found delicious and refreshing! We tried the chile verde (slow cooked pork served on a skillet with two sides and topped with a generous serving of melted cheese), the shrimp burrito, and the chicken fajitas. All came in generous portions and arrived at our table quickly and hot.

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  10. Brianna

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J.C was our server and he was honestly the best ! He made our experience enjoyable and the food was amazing very authentic Mexican food !

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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 4.4 stars by 3836 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SOL Mexican Cocina - Newport Beach

251 Pacific Coast HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    PCH and Bayside Dr.
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • 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
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