Good service and delicious food. Small place with well-made dishes. The chips and salsas were fresh and flavorful, and chilaquiles were nice and crispy.

Really nice happy hour food, great vibes! For happy hour, I enjoyed the mezcal margarita, which was nicely balanced and smoky. I also got the taco Campechano and the Baja taco - both tacos were super flavorful and, though prices were higher than other nearby taquerias, the portions were generous! Service was kind, attentive, and speedy. And being able to sit in the patio was a nice touch!

I have been here a countless number of times and never had a bad experience. This review is based on our recent stop (happy hour at the patio). I love the vibes (just be careful, the food and drinks seem to attract bees but we didn't mind). We tasted every tacos from the Summer menu, plus the campechano taco from the Happy Hour menu, and loved them all. Always good service! They've always been so welcoming and attentive. My only complaint is that I did think that the salsa were not tasty this time around, but I had chips and salsa plenty of times that I figured it must just be off this time. The green salsa was a bit bland, needed more salt. All-in-all, it's always a good time at Solazo. Here's some more information: - Chile torreado: Very spicy. Be cautious if you're not a spicy lover. - Cebollitas asada: Has a really good seasoning to it. Must get it! - Mezcal Margarita: Not sweet - Paloma: A bit sweet - La Chikana Burger: Definitely a must have!

We were on their lovely outdoor patio which is also dog-friendly. Lots of points for that! The servers were great! The guacamole was especially delish. My kids really liked their mock tails. Great little gem of a restaurant.

Amazing experience and can't wait to return in a few weeks for my party. All the food is fresh and flavorful. The service was also amazing. Our server was so lovely offering. Many great suggestions. We also had tacos, not pictured Carnitas and Pescado tacos.

I've been coming to el solazo for years and I've always thought place was good , however last night was different. Usually when I go out to eat in the city the food is usually 7/10 at best at other places. The team working last night did an amazing job. From the chef making a small accommodation for me with the salsa ( best salsa roja I have had in a long time) . To the line making sure the food is hot and very well plated. These small details were noticed and ultimately contributed to an elevated experience. My taste buds thank you guys, I will be back quite often.

Small eatery in the Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood! Street parking. Nice bar, several tables inside, with additional patio seating. Clean! House specialty drinks, wine, beer available. Drink and appetizer orders were taken and delivered. We were a larger group and ordered a bunch of dishes to share along with individual meals. I think this confused our server a bit, it seemed like the Tinga taco got plated with the potato tacos. Regardless, everything was tasty and well prepared, not overly salty. Salsa verde is a garlicky delight, and the mound of guac should not be missed! Parralada is a mountain of tasty meat and veggies, meant for sharing! All told, El Solazo is a treat! Well worth a try!

I have a sixth sense for amazing food. Years of eating and cooking deliciousness has helped to develop this sense. One evening I was driving down Pulaski and I spotted El Solazo. Something about the signage and the patrons entering the building urged me to investigate. I looked up the menu online and decided I needed to go immediately. Thst very evening, after I was done running my errands, I ventured back to this eatery only to be deflowered for the 2nd time in the last two months. The plan was to order something traditional, but after viewing the specials menu, I just HAD to try the huarache. I had no idea a huarache was anything more than a sandal, but I learned that evening it was also a delicious dish consisting of mashed masa dough fashioned into a canoe-like shape, fried and topped with beans, a protein of choice and traditional accoutrements. In this case, my huarache was topped with Al pastor, avocado, and red onions. Heavenly! I also had the queso fundido con milpas (melted chihuahua cheese with mushrooms) and was blown away! El Solazo is an intimate, beautifully decorated restaurant with friendly servers. However, they don't speak much English so speaking Spanish is a plus. The servers were also a bit slow, but very accommodating when they showed up. It's the proverbial hidden gem and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys amazing food and tons of ambience!

I know a thing or 2 about Mex food. Taco Hell was voted best Mex in the US right? 7/11 taquitos are authentic, so they say. I saw a lot of low reviews, and I figured I'd see what all the fuss was about. I was happy I came to debunk the myth. Is it "expensive "? Absolutely! They make tortillas fresh, they don't use week old Milagro tortillas like some taquerias. The Margaritas are made fresh to order if you upgrade. Otherwise, they are batch made. $12 Is reasonable for a Margarita, even on the South side. The meat is quality beef, not week old steak over seasoned to hide the bad smell. Growing up, I wish there was an upscale place in the 'hood. Back then, all we had was Pepe's for "upscale" Mex. I for one am glad there's more then a taqueria in the old stomping grounds.