The Best of Baja in the heart of North Scottsdale at the Scottsdale Quarter, SOL Cocina offers an upscale, yet inviting dining experience. Executive Chef Deborah Schneider, a James Beard nominated cookbook author and authority on authentic Mexican cuisine, has created a menu of contemporary and gourmet interpretations of coastal Baja dishes, including antojitos, street tacos, cocktels de mariscos and main entrees made with fresh seafood, wood grilled meats, local produce and salsas that are all made in-house daily. A variety of dishes are available vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. The vibrant bar offers inventive hand-made cocktails and more than 60 artisan tequilas.
"Food is always great. (Try the panuchos for an appetizer!) service is also usually pretty desent. Without being asked, the waitress removed a meal from our bill because she said it took too long to come out."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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"Food was beyond disappointing. Carnitas street tacos served undercooked & near cold. Very dry - they give u no options/choices for condiments. Not to mention they have the worst rice/beans- seriously. And I loved waiting 45 mins just to get one drink. Never going back!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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"This colourful restaurant in a mall was actually good. The food was of good quality. I didn't feel that they had to spice everything down for the gringos. The selection was great and the home made corn chips and selection of four different types of guacomole were great. This is one southwestern restaurant I will return to."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We enjoyed delicious food and great service on the outdoor patio. The food is unique and fresh. We would dine here again. The patio is great for kids."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Went here 5/10 with a group of friends (8 total) around 7pm and had a good time. When we arrived it was fairly busy both bar and tables. She sat us outside which was nice in the beginning but got very warm after a couple of hours. They did not have the misters on. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. Food is somewhat over-priced as other have mentioned but it's probably due to the location- Scottsdale Quarter. All of our dishes were very good and plently of food to go around. We did a long wait for our main course but I'm assuming it was due to the dinner rush time. We all had several drinks and while not very strong they were pretty good and again prices were on the high side for what you got."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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"Has to be some of the worst mexican food I have ever eaten. Tables are ridiculously small and service was terrible. NIce decor, but that is about it."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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"I was 1st time diner but went with friends who eats here regularly, All of us enjoyed our choices. The peel & eat 'cucarachas' were magnifico! Also the taco plates (whatever selection) are very healthy. Our grilled fish tacos were chock-filled with moist, tender meat & the cabbage & sauce was just the right amount (where it was not over-flowing & sloppy). Sides of black beans & red rice where generous & tasty. Location was ideal for people watching & the vast variety of margaritas made it hard to choose. Service this night was adequate. Wait person was on the ball but clean-up crew took their time to remove our plates....about 10 minutes & after asking twice, we finally got the water we requested."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Great Decor - but our service was seriously lacking. Drinks took a long long time and came out wrong. We even had a tough time getting water. The food was mediocre - the guacamole was especially terrible with way too much lime. The fun live music and a great patio would bring me back for drinks - but NOT dinner."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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"I reserved a table away from noise to have a business lunch. Not only did they seat us next to the open kitchen, it was in the bar on high stools. The next table was less than 1 foot away therefore we could not conduct business comfortably or with any privacy. Service was rushed and we had to ask for refills several times. The waiter did make some good suggestions but the food was just okay. I would not go back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"It's a great place if you are looking for really good Mexican food with a flair. It is pretty loud and not at all romantic or intimate -- would have been nice if there were some tables in a more quite spot or if there wre some noise absorption panels so one didn;t need to raise a voice to speak with a partner."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
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"Another great experience. Best chips and salsa in town! Ask for Arnoldo as your waiter and say hello to David, the manager, when he visits your table."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Great atmosphere, great location. Visited at lunch because True Food was packed. Great presentation, but food was just OK. Taco sampler had dry meat in it, something was missing. Especially the pork one, which had an abundance; it was nothing to write home about. Had been meaning to try this place, and heard great things about it. I will not go back on purpose, now that I've tried it, unless it's just for drinks on the patio. There are too many other great restaurants in Scottsdale to go for mediocre food."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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"Chips and salsa were unique and delicious. My entree was great and my daughter loved her burrito. Kids menu had several good and affordable options. Service was friendly and attentive. Fun atmosphere."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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"This was our first time at Sol Cocina. We read a review US Airways monthly magazine on our flight from Seattle to Phoenix and decided to try it. All in all we were pleased with the food and the service and will probably come back next time we're in town."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"I live in Ohio, and this was my very first time dining there for dinner while on vacation. The "baja-inspired" menu was delicious and fresh - a refreshing twist on traditional Mexican food. I will be back!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Very popular place in a high traffic area location. Interesting Mexican style food offerings, outdoor dining option is next to a busy street. Service was spotty, one appetizer was never delivered, one drink re-order never materialized...For a Wednesday night, the place was jammed."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
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"Taco Tuesday is a must with reasonably priced drinks and specialty tacos - lively bar scene and only became noisy when band started up. Great for people watching -unfortunately outdoor area wasn't available due to a private party. Food coming out of kitchen looked amazing."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"THIS WAS OUR FIRST TIME AT SOL COCINA AND IT WAS WONDERFUL. THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT, THE BLACK BEAN DIP IS SUPRME. I ALREADY HAVE PLANS TO RETURN WITH SOME FRIENDS FOR HAPPY HOUR."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We were visiting from Philadelphia and really looking forward to authentic Mexican food.Well what we got was overpriced mediocre food. We were a party of 6 all ordering different dishes any nobody was excited about there dinner. My chicken dish was so dry and the waiter said that it was his favorite .. really? The atmosphere was energetic so we did have fun!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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"Happened to go on Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour. So expected the noise. The food was good and definitely authentic, not 'gringo'. There is outside dining which would be lovely on another evening when not hosting Happy Hour and Taco Tuesday."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2009
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"We decided to take our friends from Newport Beach to Sol to celebrate Margarita Day.We were seated immediately upon arrival in the back room at a table suitable for our group of five adults.So far so good.We of course all ordered margaritas.They were O.K.You get what you pay for.Fortunately, they were not full price.Some of the chips (more like a tacos) were black.Not what you would expect going into a restaurant with an Open Table reservation.The salsa was quite good,however.My husband and I both ordered the shrimp chile relleno for$19.00 each.They were quite tasteless.Basically,we were served lots of rice on a pepper with six small shrimp.The worst part of the evening was our waiter.He was very unprofessional."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"The food was average. The servicer was absolutely oblivious to our needs, nor did she seem to concerned about whether we were happy with the service or not."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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"If you like restaurants for good service, nice decor and fair prices...this might be your place. But if you like good food...don't bother. The food was not only bland...but stone cold...twice. The manager and servers tried twice to bring me a hot dinner (tacos) but apparently the kitchen decided that a warm plate was good enough. Would not recommend SOL Cocina to anyone...simple as that."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
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"The food is great. The atmosphere if fun. The noise level is energetic i.e. not a romantic spot for just two. Had the lobster tacos and they were wonderful. A great place to go and have FUN with friends. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Our first visit was on a Tuesday night- Taco Tuesdays. There is a live band and lots of people so it was quite noisy. We had a reservation which was honored and we asked for a table away from the band. We would not have been able to have a conversation nearer to it. Except for the noise level which was manageable, the food was great. Service varied- at times it was very attentive and at other times we had trouble getting our water refilled.
Bottom line is that we will go back."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We were first time diners at Sol Cocina and I felt our waitress was a little arrogant, not particularly helpful with the menu and not very obliging with special requests. We only wanted an alternative to rice and beans for someone who has a restricted diet due to health issues. Vegetables?"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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"I love Sol. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite places. The food is great the service is always friendly, I love the atmosphere. The food comes out at the perfect time not to fast or slow."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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"Good margarita! But the food was just okay. I was visiting from out of town and expected the food to be more authentic. Hotel concierge said it was good but I thought the food was just fair. Could have had better flavored."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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"This past Saturday was extremely busy & crowded. The staff seemed confused & overwhelmed. Service was slow & the aisles were very narrow. Received a bill that was not mine but was charged on the credit card. Will have to have the cc company reverse.
The food was very good & this is the only reason to go back to this restaurant. I have not seen staff disarray such as this in awhile & I am a senior contributor for Trip Advisors. My opinion is the staff needs a lot of training and more operating procedures put in place. It seems that the restaurant is more successful than they are able to handle."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch, hot spot
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"Specialty drinks were good. The guacamole was very fresh and flavorful. Our group ordered a variety of different tacos and all were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, well seasoned and moist, but not falling apart when you picked them up. The main ingredient was plentiful and not loaded with 'fillers'. Service was qucik and friendly. Though the ambiance is fun and energetic, our only complaint was that the music was a bit too loud for conversation, and the lighting a bit dark at the table to read the small print on the menu."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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"This place is a nightclub. It has decent enough food, but make no mistake - this is a LOUD booming crowded dark nightclub - even at 6 pm on a weeknight.. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. We won't be back."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
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