Taqueria El Sol de Mexico #2

Reviews

• Anmry N.

  star star star star star_border 9 June 2026

  Famished and looking for some where near the vicinity we were at we spotted several taquerias.  Since there are so many crazy drivers, a place on our left would be the best best to avoid making any "it's ur fault cause I don't have insurance" U-turns.  
  
  This place looks like a typical taqueria, but it was busy.  Sweet!! The clientele was diverse, so onward with the ordering.  Before even ordering, chips, smoky salsa, creamy verde salsa in a squirt bottle, hot homemade salsa and pickled carrots and jalapenos make it to the table.  Wow.  I love the thicker, crunchy chips, but I may have found a new love...the carrots with the spicy, creamy salsa.  It's sooo spicy and delish!!  
  
  They are popular for their Jalisco tacos and gorditas.  I ordered the carne asada gordita (hot and googey that had bits of fat, that can easily be removed)  and a ceviche tostada (literally).  While they were tasty, I still preferred the carrots.  
  
  Still craving the carrots, friends came in town, so back to the taqueria.  Everyone ordered plates and I ordered the shrimp torta, the bread was so pillowy.  I finally got that carrot craving fulfilled, but when hungry strikes, maybe I can just get the carrots & creamy salsa.  Nothing like a heartburn, baby.

• Wady R.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 4 June 2026

  Food was ok and the service was alright. The place is really packed. We were seated in front of the restrooms, which was a bad way to start off. The salsa was way too spicy. The parrillada mixta was big enough for two, but that's about it. Not such a good place.

• R. E.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  I thought the food was great until cockroaches became a regular sighting in the dining area.

• Daniel N.

  star star star star_border star_border 17 May 2026

  The food isn't bad here. They are very similar to their competitor across the street but they may actually beat them on the price.
  
  They make fresh corn tortillas with every order and will give you at least two, if not three, salsas with your chips. They waitresses aren't the friendliest but they're attentive and prompt.

• Jay P.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  This is what I call authentic straight from a Mexican mama's kitchen food. This used to be called "El Alteño"   however, they sold or change named, idk. I come here every 4 months or so because it is a way from me, but worth it when I'm craving Mexican. Downside, salsa and a few items lack salt but I noticed that many individuals start shaking salt even before tasting their dishes so for those this is your place. I'm guessing they do that so you can measure your salt content. Other than that this food is greasy "manteca" licking good. I had pozole, most of time is amazing, this time it was great but needed something. Now the carne asada plate was delicious. Almost like backyard hommie party good. What I like from this place is that they are happy to accommodate you (unlike "Aguascalientes Gorditas" whose pozole suck btw).
  What I also love about this place is there fresh juice, I had an orange juice-yummy. They also have fresh handmade tortillas - what a bonus. If you love Papasitos or Chuys (which i do enjoy) and are expecting  the same experience as them then you will be very disappointed. The dishes are literally what you will be served if they invite you to eat in a Mexican 's house. Also, no fake smiles here. The waitress are there to do their job and they want to please you, however, no bubbly personality kissing ass going on here.
  Another thing I might want to add is the area. This is a humble, minority neighborhood. Hey where else would I go for real Mexican. Neighborhood may look scary to some individuals. But.... let me point out that I've had friends car broken in upper class restaurant parking and never here.