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Sol Cocina

The Best of Baja in the heart of Newport, SOL Cocina offers an upscale, yet inviting dining experience on the water in Newport Harbor. Executive Chef Deborah Schneider, a 2009 James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee, has created a menu of contemporary and gourmet interpretations of Baja street cuisine, inlcuding antojitos, street tacos, cocktels de mariscos and main dishes made with fresh seafood, wood grilled meats, local produce and salsas that are all made fresh daily.
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135 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(135 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 135 reviews
5 stars
(55)
4 stars
(58)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • scenic view(71)
  • good for groups(68)
  • vibrant bar scene(62)
  • hot spot(58)
  • fit for foodies(56)
  • great for outdoor dining(39)
Sol Cocina Reviews List
Review 1 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great experience!

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Really energetic place food was great and the workers were so nice I love this place!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great Atmosphere, OK food

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved this place the first time I tried it, but I was let down the most recent time I was there. The atmosphere is awesome and hip. Love the views. Most likely wont be back. A little overpriced for the quality of food."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 3 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great time

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A need to go place! You will always have a great time"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: scenic view, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Disappointed

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great bay view and started off nice. Server seemed happy and energetic and from there went down hill. He took drink order and 15 min later came back and asked us what we would like?? So we ordered drinks and appetizer and he took our food order. 15 minutes later our drink order and entree came. No appetizer. We asked about it when he finally came back and he said he forgot and would be right back we asked him to cancel and he seemed surprised. REALLY??? we were done eating! We quickly paid and left. This is a place for bar people and large groups. That seems to be their money maker and it showed. The fool was flavorless. and very American Mexican fair. :("
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love those garlic peel and eat shrimp.,."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

food was overpriced for what

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"food was overpriced for what you get."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 7 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

food was not good . overpriced!!

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"food was not good . overpriced!!!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 8 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD !!!!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"SOL is our favorite restaurant in Orange County. Any time we are in the area, we make sure to eat there at least twice!!! We're so excited that a new location has opened in Arizona, and will be frequenting that location on our yearly trips to the area. We LOVE SOL and highly recommend it to anyone who loves great Taco's and awesome Marguerita's!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great restaurant if you get

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great restaurant if you get a booth at the window, otherwise it is super loud...but, the food (and margaritas) make it all worth it!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2012
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Review 10 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Mexican food, great place

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was my first time at SOL, though I had heard some positive reviews before I dined here. I took some very foodie friends who were visiting from Bermuda. We all love Mexican food and really were hungry. We absolutely LOVED this restaurant!! The food was so tasty -- definitely made of all fresh ingredients and with the best blend of spices. We shared a flight of street tacos and really savored the chicken mole entree. Even the rice and beans tasted special. The margaritas were made of fresh lime juice and that made all the difference. It was also an electric atmosphere with lots of buzz and attentive service. But it was also down-to-earth with views of both boats and water. I can't wait to go back again. You can bet it WILL be soon!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 11 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food... great view

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Five family members attended to celebrate my wife's birthday. We enjoyed the location, the food, and the view. Enjoyed everything in fact except the energy level of the server. Great guy, very competent and knowledgeable about the food items. However, we were there to slow down, relax, and enjoy some family time. He on the other hand was operating at a much faster speed. Has us looking at each other when he left our table and wondering what was so urgent. I'll chalk this up to just being "one of those days" for the server. We'll definitely be back, and I have already recommended the restaurant to friends."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved this restaurant even

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loved this restaurant even though we had a rocky start. We had made reservations through OT and had requested a window sear for our anniversary. We were seated right away but at a bar table that happened to be outside. When we explained that we did not want to sit on stools next to the bar, the young woman clearly had no idea what to do even though there were empty tables that would have met our request. We were finally seated and the rest of the evening was great: wonderful server (Tony), great food options (the chicken and cheese enchiladas were a riff on enchiladas suisa and were delicious, my strawberry basil martini was amazing, the dinner salad was great and the comp dessert of sweet chips with chocolate and whipped cream was divine."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 13 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Bday celebration

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Have come back here for several birthday celebrations and the food and the drinks are top notch (the jalepeno margs and chile reyeno (sp) are delicious). We changed the number of people from 8-14 and we were accomodated with a smile and very friendly staff."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service! We had a reservation

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great service! We had a reservation for 1 but were seated around 1:30p. We had a large group. They set us up on the patio. It was a little warm at times. The service was very good. Everyone of us enjoyed our food and drinks. I am
Glad we celebrated my husbands birthday here!
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Dined on 04/07/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 15 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was really good, service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was really good, service was excellent but it was way too noisy!!!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 16 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Interesting food and drinks.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Interesting food and drinks. Not your typical mexican restaurant.
Everyone liked the grilled corn appetizer and my Mango Chile margarita was excellent.
Onion rings were a hit.
Taco flight was mixed: pork was great, steak good, chicken so-so.
Very accommodating to one picky eater - no cilantro/no avocado.
Have a few seats outside overlooking harbor. Nice view on a pleasant day."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 17 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

excellent food but small potion

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"excellent food but small potion for steak taco"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
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Review 18 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our waiter nailed it when

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our waiter nailed it when he told us it was more Baja than authentic or traditional Mexican. The chile rellenos were amazing."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, scenic view
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Review 20 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Both the service and the food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Both the service and the food at Sol make it well worth a visit. It's a fun place, and is the best Mexican food we've had."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I love this restaurant! They

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love this restaurant! They have the best street tacos, very tasty and great to share with friends! Sol Cocina has a good selection of margaritas no mixers here, they are made fresh with lime juice, my fav is the house margarita with a Grand Marnier topper, very yummie... Oh, and cant forget about the Guacamole. They offer 3 different tastes, Sol Guac is my favorite."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 22 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Causal atmosphere quality food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Baha style created some very tasty dishes. Quality was excellent but the prices were on the high side. Drinks were a couple of dollar higher then they should be but they did use good ingredients."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 23 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Spot to CelebrateAnything

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fabulous street tacos with many different margaritas!!! We had a great tableontheporch to watch the sunset for happy hour and then swung right into dinner. We had a sleepy four year old who had a lovely nap on tow chairs and woke up to find a delicious quesadilla. We were celebrating n engagement, taking the bar, grandparents visiting from the East Coast.. Motley but cheery crew all of whom are foodies. Dinner was over and the new,to engaged couple headed off to the lively bar area fr a basketball game and more drinks!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 24 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Drinks were great, food was

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Drinks were great, food was tasty and the service was excellent. The real issue is that it was incredibly noisy. We went for dinner at 7:30 and asked to be seated far away from the bar and still struggled to hear each other at our table until around 9, when the restaurant had mostly cleared out."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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Review 25 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great atomsphere. Good food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great atomsphere. Good food and drinks. Our waiter was friendly and fun. I really recomend this place!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 26 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a solid meal at Sol

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Always a solid meal at Sol Cocina. They never disappoint. The lunch menu is pretty basic, but the dinner menu is where it is at. Much more variety. Good food every time though."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 27 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Baja Flavor in Newport Beach

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was EXCEPTIONAL!! Food was nicely presented and the taste just exploded in your mouth. We enjoyed it very much and plan to go back again soon. The black bean and sweet potato taco was a pleasant surprise by a very creative chef! My husband had the steak and pawns and he is definitely a foodie -- it exceeded his expectations. You will not regret dining here."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 28 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It's great!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love SOL! Their Taco Tuesday is great. Their food is always amazing. The servers are ALWAYS friendly. Overall it's a great place, they've kept me coming back for a while now. I always recommend Sol to all my friends and colleagues."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view
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Review 29 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I was not impresse with the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was not impresse with the food .... it was good but not great"
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 30 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overly noisy!! Too crowded

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overly noisy!! Too crowded !! Good for groups and young kids!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 31 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was very impressed by the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I was very impressed by the view! Service could have been a little better but overall great experience"
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 32 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Hard to Beat Brunch Experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved every minute of our brunch here. We both had perfect bloody marys in tall glasses with extra kick. I loved the huevos rancheros with carne asada and my dining companion finished up the shrimp and crab cake benedict with rave reviews as well. The homemade tortillas and homemade salsas (with salt and lime on the side to use your taste) were tasty and hard to resist. Our waiter was a true gem. Loved his personality and attention to everything we needed. Marina view and open kitchen ambiance as well as hand made ceramic plates and dishes added another element of style and ambiance. Would go back for an early brunch in a heart beat and hope we get to try for dinner soon too!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Services started off good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Services started off good then waiter seemed to forget we were there. Not a good way to end the evening. However, manager comp'ed some drinks and personally apologized. Will still go back because the food is really good."
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 34 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

$10 bottomless mimosas at

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"$10 bottomless mimosas at brunch and awesome tacos. Fun place to go."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 35 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service, view and food was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service, view and food was great! Thank you!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Sol Cocina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We dined during Newport Restaurant

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We dined during Newport Restaurant Week at Sol Cocina. The menu choices were good as was the food. The service was excellent. The atmosphere, however, is way too noisy to enjoy conversation with the meal. Noise from the large bar area is overwhelming. Perhaps, something can be done to close off this area from the main dining room."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sol Cocina
Based on the average of (99) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic