El Sol
240 E Main St, Solon, IA, 52333
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Address :
240 E Main St
Solon, IA, 52333 - Phone (319) 624-2020
- Website https://www.elsoldesolon.com/
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Cheryl H.
The Mexican waiter was fun to talk with in Spanish and hear about his home town. Then the food was the best Mexican we have had in awhile. The large guacamole was fresh and tasty, with lots of cilantro. The camarones al mojo ajo (shrimp with garlic) with sweet grilled onions was excellent and reminiscent of wonderful Yucatecan meals in Puerto Morelos. On the side was rice and lettuce salad, very traditional. My spouse had the pork tamale with mole sauce, which was chocolaty and tasty. Plus the chicken tostada was flavorful and fresh. We will go back soon.
(5)Claudia J.
My friend, -who took me to El Sol-, lives in Iowa City yet she does not mind traveling to Solon just to eat at El Sol. I could really see why. The place has very authentic Mexican food. I am Mexican so, believe me. Highly recommendable.
(5)Dave K.
Our family was passing through town and gave this spot a try. The kids devoured the kids menu tacos and I had the huevos rancheros. Service was extremely fast and the food was excellent, authentic, with just the right amount of spice. I will stop again when passing through Solon.
(5)Dani O.
Best guacamole I have ever had! Great food but the service was a little slow and it wasn't that busy.
(4)Mark G.
Great food in this small town, meat is well seasoned and spiced...You will hear me say this a lot in my reviews of Mexican restauranst because it is HUGE for me. If you go to any city were there is a competitive market, you most likely not have that problem. No bland food here, tried ground beef, carne asada, pastor, and grilled chicken tacos all excellent and full of flavor, really impressed with their cooking skills. The enchiladas with mole sauce are the best I've had. Typical menu, food is done right here. Good choice for great Mexican food, one of the best in the surrounding area.
(5)Matt U.
In our continuing quest to find a good staple Mexican spot, we finally found one that may be worth coming back to. This place actually made me reconsider and lower the ratings of the majority of other Mexican places we've been to - it's that good. The journey started with signage outside the restaurant declaring, "Now we open for lunch on Friday's" - Score! The Margaritas to start out were exceptional! No too sweet and good size for $3.75. They had about half a dozen beers including the standard south of the border favorites. The food was excellent - straight up! My better half had the molcajete and it was legit. Ribeye strips, avocado, cheese, onions and a concoction called "cactus salad" were served up in a molcajete (a stone bowl) shaped like a pig! Everything was excellent and the cactus salad strangely complimented the other flavors very nicely - a little like a sweet pico de gallo. I had the tacos al carbon and they too were great. Just he right amount of spice in the sauce and really good meat was the burried treasure within! The waiters were very helpful and quick, in spite of the place being packed the whole time we were there. They made a couple good recommendations in broken English - a plus at any Mexican spot! Great food, great service and another solid restaurant in a small town outside of Iowa City! Aside from Banditos, this is the best place in we've found in the area and it's worth the trip.
(4)Bradford H.
I have been coming here since they opened and enjoy the food. The service is great. Favorite dishes include fajitas, camarones a la diabla, and molcajete. The only disappointment is in the taco salads that include beans in the bowl. Many restaurants are doing that, however, but it lowers that dish to a par with Taco Bell. It's a salad, so why lace it with tons of carb-laden beans? All of the dishes are prepared to order and are very tasty. The spices are unique and different than most other restaurants. There are plenty of delicious options for carb conscious people. The waiters are very accommodating in that regard. El Sol is very popular in this town and for good reason. For reasonably priced, tasty Mexican food, you cannot beat it. It's a fun place for locals to hang out and out-of-towners to drop by.
(5)Wendy E.
Wonderful food-crazy busy which I take as a good sign. Worth the wait!
(5)S L.
El Sol is a great place to go for Mexican food! The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the food is well-seasoned and well-priced. The menu is varied and includes a wide range of specialty dishes. I've been particularly impressed that El Sol has figured out how to produce food with great flavor without simply trying to "out-heat" the competition. One dish stands out for me. Ever since I saw a Rick Bayless tv show that searched for great pork carnitas in Mexico, I've been looking for local options for this "melt-in-your-mouth" dish. At El Sol, the pork is very tender, with the necessary browned bits typical of carnitas. Browned onions are mixed with the pork, and tortillas are provided so that you can "roll your own." There's a salad on the side, with avocado, tomatoes, and lettuce, plus sides of rice and refried beans. You can mix whatever you want in the tortilla with the pork -- and make it as mild or as hot as you wish. If you've been dissatified with local options for Mexican food, El Sol is well worth a visit.
(4)Mary L.
I have tried this several times always with great results. The food is above the usual Mexican fare which usually is decent but tastes the same. This place is different and offers unusual dishes. They serve Negro Modelo which is the best Mexican beer there is in my opinion. The food is spiced nicely and will not disappoint.
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