Fantastic family owned business. Margaritas are wonderful! Love the mole enchiladas!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Made Guacamole, Tortillas, Rice and Beans, Tortilla Soup
Sj D.
Service was good and the food was good. I have been going here for over 30 years. This time when THREE of us went, we got a not quite full bowl of chips. When we asked for an additional bowl we were told only the first one is free and that we would have to pay if we wanted more. I wonder if I went alone if they would have filled the bowl even less.
Jess S
This place has great salsa and chips in my opinion. Hole in the wall mexican food. My go to dish was the nachos with no beans. I have been ordering it for many years. I was not able to go there for a while and So the other night I wanted some nachos. I ended up going there. I asked for the food just like I normally would only ask for nachos with shrimp. No beans. I asked for the guacamole and sour cream on the side. Like I normally would and then, when the nachos came out the cheese was half melted, it was mozzarella instead of regular Mexican cheese. Like they normally put the tomatoes when they normally would not have that on top. then when I questioned it, the man said well, you haven't been here in a lot of months, so they change the way they make the nachos, unlike if you know that I'm a regular, that's what I normally order. Why don't you tell me that it's changed? I spent way too much money for Some chips salsa and maybe 4 little shrimp chopped up with mozzarella cheese. Never again. I would probably take the salsa to go but I would not order the food again. Disappointed!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Cat Smith
Great little Mexican restaurant. El Sol is a very quaint little Mexican restaurant in Montrose California. It's a very small restaurant, authentic Mexican food, delightful owner and staff, amazing service, wonderful all around! If you're going to be in the Crescenta Valley area, please make it a point to stop by El Sol and enjoy their fine Mexican cuisine!!Kid-friendliness: A special kid's menu and crayons for everyone! Your kids will love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja Con Huevos, Complimentary Nachos, Soup, Carnitas Tacos, Carnitas
Tanya B.
They had the best tostada I think I have ever had. Tons of pork and great flavor. The waiter was very nice and I went with his recommendation
D. Olsen
Small Moma & Poppa Especial! I've gone for a generation or two. That hole in the wall you keep secret. Best Mexican in the entire area. "Small", nice & clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tania Rivas
Local restaurant and the food is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja Con Huevos, Side of Chips and Salsa, Crunchy Chicken Taco Combo Plate, Carnitas Burrito, Taquitos Dorados, Soup, Chicken Soup, Combination Cheese Enchilada and Beef Taquitos
Mark D.
The Best Margarita! I've searched long and hard to find the best margarita. Some have come close, but the El Sol margarita hits it. It's worth going just for that, but the food is outstanding. I love the mole, and the carnitas is to die for. Everything I have tried has been good. The service is quick and efficient. It's a very welcoming spot with great food and drinks. My very favorite Mexican restaurant!
Mike Gonzalez
I had the southwestern grilled chicken salad, nice and fresh but nothing like the picture shows and describes. My wife got the fajita toastada steak. Not good meat all soggy and not well cooked.
Good was good. Service was good. Nothing was great, slightly overpriced. Dinner was 150 dollars for four, with 4 entrees, one beer, one margarita, no appetizer.
It's great! Came highly recommended by my companions. Small restaurant with good food, ample parking , and full liquor license.
Tim L.
Always great food and service. My favorite Mexican food in LA and I have live here for 66 years!!! Chile Verde is what you want. Trust me.
Christopher Griffiths
The Carnitas were great and the Cadillac Margarita fabulous.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Billi Serton
El Sol is where I get the best food. LOVE THEM.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pat D.
I have been here throughout the years and have been pretty impressed, however, I came in recently and the menu had totally been redone. The food is still largely the same...which is definitely fresh ingredients and authentic recipes, but their options have certainly expanded. Service was pretty quick and attentive and overall quality food. El Sol used to be one of those okay restaurants for me, but now, I think it is becoming my overall favorite in the area.
Fantastic family owned business. Margaritas are wonderful! Love the mole enchiladas!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Made Guacamole, Tortillas, Rice and Beans, Tortilla Soup
Service was good and the food was good. I have been going here for over 30 years. This time when THREE of us went, we got a not quite full bowl of chips. When we asked for an additional bowl we were told only the first one is free and that we would have to pay if we wanted more. I wonder if I went alone if they would have filled the bowl even less.
This place has great salsa and chips in my opinion. Hole in the wall mexican food. My go to dish was the nachos with no beans. I have been ordering it for many years. I was not able to go there for a while and So the other night I wanted some nachos. I ended up going there. I asked for the food just like I normally would only ask for nachos with shrimp. No beans. I asked for the guacamole and sour cream on the side. Like I normally would and then, when the nachos came out the cheese was half melted, it was mozzarella instead of regular Mexican cheese. Like they normally put the tomatoes when they normally would not have that on top. then when I questioned it, the man said well, you haven't been here in a lot of months, so they change the way they make the nachos, unlike if you know that I'm a regular, that's what I normally order. Why don't you tell me that it's changed? I spent way too much money for Some chips salsa and maybe 4 little shrimp chopped up with mozzarella cheese. Never again. I would probably take the salsa to go but I would not order the food again. Disappointed!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great little Mexican restaurant. El Sol is a very quaint little Mexican restaurant in Montrose California. It's a very small restaurant, authentic Mexican food, delightful owner and staff, amazing service, wonderful all around! If you're going to be in the Crescenta Valley area, please make it a point to stop by El Sol and enjoy their fine Mexican cuisine!!Kid-friendliness: A special kid's menu and crayons for everyone! Your kids will love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja Con Huevos, Complimentary Nachos, Soup, Carnitas Tacos, Carnitas
They had the best tostada I think I have ever had. Tons of pork and great flavor. The waiter was very nice and I went with his recommendation
Small Moma & Poppa Especial! I've gone for a generation or two. That hole in the wall you keep secret. Best Mexican in the entire area. "Small", nice & clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local restaurant and the food is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja Con Huevos, Side of Chips and Salsa, Crunchy Chicken Taco Combo Plate, Carnitas Burrito, Taquitos Dorados, Soup, Chicken Soup, Combination Cheese Enchilada and Beef Taquitos
The Best Margarita! I've searched long and hard to find the best margarita. Some have come close, but the El Sol margarita hits it. It's worth going just for that, but the food is outstanding. I love the mole, and the carnitas is to die for. Everything I have tried has been good. The service is quick and efficient. It's a very welcoming spot with great food and drinks. My very favorite Mexican restaurant!
I had the southwestern grilled chicken salad, nice and fresh but nothing like the picture shows and describes. My wife got the fajita toastada steak. Not good meat all soggy and not well cooked.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Albondigas, Complimentary Nachos, Taquitos Dorados, Carnitas Tacos
Good was good. Service was good. Nothing was great, slightly overpriced. Dinner was 150 dollars for four, with 4 entrees, one beer, one margarita, no appetizer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burrito
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It's great! Came highly recommended by my companions. Small restaurant with good food, ample parking , and full liquor license.
Always great food and service. My favorite Mexican food in LA and I have live here for 66 years!!! Chile Verde is what you want. Trust me.
The Carnitas were great and the Cadillac Margarita fabulous.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
El Sol is where I get the best food. LOVE THEM.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have been here throughout the years and have been pretty impressed, however, I came in recently and the menu had totally been redone. The food is still largely the same...which is definitely fresh ingredients and authentic recipes, but their options have certainly expanded. Service was pretty quick and attentive and overall quality food. El Sol used to be one of those okay restaurants for me, but now, I think it is becoming my overall favorite in the area.