SOL Mexican Grill

Visit: 12.16.23

Food: it was just ok! I was expecting my dish to have so many flavors. When we walked in, it smelled absolutely delicious but after getting my hefty quesadilla. My palate thought otherwise. I chose the chicken quesadilla. The young lady loaded up the ingredients but it was just blah aka bland. The ingredients station appeared as if they cooked the food last night. I was there at 12:45pm, it should've been better looking than that. The YELLOW RICE: was so old looking that I opted for white rice and it was pretty fresh.

Service: the staff were very nice. Two women making food and I would say they were pretty attentive.

Ambiance: it too was nothing impressive but I did like the seating area inside with spacious tables. I honestly believe that it just wasn't our time to get sick because the food line could not have been properly maintained. The meats were cold and the beans were just sitting in their own canned juices.

Prices: pretty pricey but our quesadilla was loaded with items from their bar.

We go here at least once a week! They know my kids by name, and they remember my order! The service is always great! The food is all tasty! I am partial to the burritos, because then I have lunch the next day as well! It's perfect for a group of four because the tables have four chairs, but there are a couple sets of tables. Love this place!

I noticed this build your own taco spot while on another review a few weeks ago. A mental note was made to GET THERE!! So I did just that, & had an interesting customer service experience *see below*.
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Where I am: @solmexicangrilldc
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Location Reviewed: 1251 H St., N.E. Washington D.C.
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Menu Includes: *Build your own taco, quesadilla, bowl, chimichanga, and/or burrito*

Proteins-Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Carnitas, Chorizo, Chicken, Steak, Veggies.

Toppings-Corn, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guac, Salsa Verde & Roja, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro, Onions, Black Beans, White or Yellow Rice (Corn or Flour tortilla option).
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Items Reviewed: Taco's=$3.60
Their Chicken Taco (flour, chicken, with corn salsa, cheese, Pico, cilantro, and onion). DECENT. With all the toppings, it was still flavorless.

Their Fish Taco (flour with cabbage chipotle aioli, avocado, corn & Pico $4). DELICIOUS. It was good...that's it.

Their Carnitas Taco (flour with cheese, peppers, & corn). LIKE THAT!! The pork was well seasoned.

Their Chimichanga (with chicken beans, rice, & corn $9.96). STAMP!! Crispy, meaty, well blended.

Their Chimichanga (with steak cheese, & beans $9.96). STAMP with salsa verde, sour cream, & Pico on it!!

Their Chorizo Quesadilla (chorizo, cheese, corn, Pico onion, & cilantro $9.81). STAMP!! Hot, seasoned chorizo, excellent!!

Their Chips & Queso ($3.96). DECENT. The cheese solidified quickly. The chips were ok.
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Customer Service: First time there, they rushed me to order with nobody else in line behind me, & got my order wrong. I didn't get the corn tortillas, salsa Roja, & another taco I told them I wanted.
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Online Navigation: Super Easy
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Parking: Rough
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Recommendations: The Quesadillas, & their chimichangas.

=STAMP
=LIKE THAT
=DELICIOUS
=DECENT
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The Taco Tuesday makes it possible to have yummy affordable tacos in DC. The $2.50 tacos include one protein and two toppings, or otherwise you'd be charged for extras.

These tacos are American style and I enjoyed this combination:

One carne asada taco
Pico de gallo
Cheese
Flour tortilla

One veggie taco with guacamole
Black beans
Cheese
Flour tortilla

And is a great deal. I'd be back for the Taco Tuesdays.

After a few negative experiences at Sol, I took a break for several years. Tonight, I went back with the assumption that restaurants, like people, evolve. I was wrong. It was once again, a two-star experience. Here's why:

1) Food: Although the tacos come filled well, they lack taste compared to most taco spots in the area. The queso is okay, but still lacks the flavor kick you'd expect.

2) Ordering: I ordered online, double checked my order and showed up at the appropriate time. Easy enough. Nope. When I checked my order, queso was missing and half the tacos came on corn v. flour.

3) Customer Service: When I asked about the incorrect order, the staff were cold and disconnected. They said they can't do anything. Eventually, they gave me queso, but only after insisting they check my order to verify my story.

If you want quality tacos, skip Sol and head to Taco City DC south of H Street NE in the Navy Yard area.

This is no joke one of the best mexican places in DC right now, no one ever talks about it for some reason?? This is better than chipotle seriously the food here is amazing every single thing about this place is 10/10, from the decorations, the service, even the lines! I come here all the time especially on taco Tuesdays and there is never a line and if there is its always pickup so basically no wait!

Found literal mouse droppings in my taco. I am absolutely disgusted and will never trust restaurants again. DO NOT go here at any cost. There is no ambiguity here, i know exactly what I saw and am sick to my stomach. Have a video but do not see an option to add it here.

I use to LOVE their fish tacos...omg. But this place has went down..ew. Eat if you need to take a nasty poop or want to get out the house and go to the ER!! Check your avocado before you leave and be for you eat your food!!!

We LOVE this place! We come here every week because it is so good. It is officially a part of our weekly routine to get an amazing meal and share it together. They are such a great mom and pop place that we love everything they have to offer. My usual go to is the nacho entree with all of the fixings. It's a great gluten free option. Their breakfast platter, tacos and bowls are amazing too. My partner LOVES the burritos and quesadillas. We also love dinning in since they always have fun music playing! The staff is always super friendly and we love the rewards program they have, it's awesome!

I enjoy their quesadillas and breakfast burritos! Honestly, I don't think I've stepped foot into a SOL, but many people have bought or pick up for me so I'm grateful!! The meals are filling, flavorful, and comforting. Also, pretty affordable so it satisfies when I want fast casual Mexican.