El Sol Restaunrante & Tequileria – Mexican
Bathed in a warm, spirited glow, El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria invites guests into a festive space where the air is thick with the scent of bubbling queso fundido and the bright, citrusy tang of fresh agave cocktails. The kitchen celebrates a rich tapestry of Mexican flavors, artfully balancing the rustic comfort of basket-steamed tacos and golden-fried pollo with the sophisticated smoke of oysters grilled over charcoal. It is a lively destination where the vibrant colors of chorizo-topped tostadas and chilled seafood cocktails create a sensory feast perfect for spirited gatherings and shared plates.
1227, 11th Street Northwest, 20001 +12028154789 https://www.elsol-dc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $14.95: avocado, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, tomato, lime & chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Queso Fundido - $15.95: spicy Mexican chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, Chihuahua cheese, served with 4 corn or flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nachos - $16.95: beef or chicken, black beans, jalapeños, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tacos Dorados de Pollo - $14.95: crispy chicken tacos, sour cream, fresh cheese, lettuce & pico de gallo, topped with guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tacos de Canasta (3) - $13.95: basket of tacos, dipped in guajillo sauce and cheese (one of fried beans, one of potatoes with chorizo, and one Chicharron El Sol style) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tostada de Tinga o Chorizo - $12.75: crispy corn tortilla topped with black beans, chicken tinga or sausage, lettuce, fresh cheese, sour cream and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mussels Con Chorizo - $19.95: chorizo, cream chipotle sauce, and bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Oysters Al Carbon - $19.95: chipotle butter, parmesan cheese, and bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Iced Oysters - $17.45: sangrita sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coctel De Camarones - $18.95: cocktail shrimp served with Mexican sauce and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Jumbo Shrimp and Chorizo Quesadilla - $18.95: flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, shrimp and spicy chorizo, served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ceviche Mixto - $20.95: octopus, shrimp, oysters, avocado, onions, sangrita sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Birria Tacos (3) - $14.95: slow braised beef, chihuahua cheese, beef broth, cilantro, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Soups
- Slow Braised Pork Soup - Pozole Rojo - $18.95: traditional Mexican soup - pork, hominy, traditional condiments Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Sopa De Pancita - $20.95: tripe soup, spicy broth, served with tortillas, onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Main Courses
- El Albañil - $24.95: grilled steak, Mexican chorizo, fried eggs, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Pollo A La Parrilla - $16.95: grilled chicken breast, rice, beans, salad, pico de gallo, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Camarones A La Diabla - $22.95: sautéed jumbo shrimp in chipotle adobo sauce, served with rice, black beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Solis Molcajete - $55.95: molcajete stone filled with skirt steak, chicken breast, jumbo shrimp, chorizo, queso fundido, cactus leaves, pico de gallo, served with tortillas, guacamole, and traditional condiments Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brother Combination - $33.95: US choice rib eye steak, grilled jumbo shrimp, Mexican rice, beans, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Carne De Res Con Chile Chipotle - $18.95: braised beef served with rice, salad, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Capitolio Steak & Enchiladas - $26.95: grilled steak served with 2 cheese enchiladas, topped with homemade tomatillo and red sauce, served with black beans, sour cream, onions, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Carne Asada - $27.95: skirt steak, topped with jalapeño and nopal salad, avocado, pico de gallo, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chile Relleno (Cheese) - $16.5: blistered poblano pepper, Oaxaca cheese, salsa ranchero, sour cream, rice, black beans, served with tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chile Relleno (Short Ribs) - $18.5: blistered poblano pepper, braised short ribs, Oaxaca cheese, salsa ranchero, sour cream, rice, black beans, served with tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mole Rojo - $22.95: chicken thigh and leg, mole poblano sauce, served with rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, High-Fiber
- Salmon A La Parrilla - $28.95: grilled salmon, jumbo shrimp, rice, salad, and chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Mayo-Clinic
- Milanesa De Pollo - $18.95: crispy breaded chicken, rice, pinto beans, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Mexican Specialties
- Enchilada De Mole Rojo - $19.25: chicken enchilada topped with red mole sauce, cheese, onions, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Crispy Chicken Tacos (3) - $19.45: flour tortillas stuffed with crispy fried chicken, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole, served with rice, and black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Beef Enchilada - $18.45: braised beef, salsa archer, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, served with rice and black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Tacos de Mole (3) - $19.45: corn tortillas stuffed with chicken mole, cheese, onions, and cilantro, served with rice and black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Enchilada - $23.45: shrimp, cheese, red sauce, and sour cream served with rice and black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- California Fish Tacos (3) - $19.95: flour tortillas stuffed with deep fried fish fillet, served with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and red cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Enchilada - $17.95: shredded chicken topped with salsa verde, cheese, sour cream, onions, and cilantro, served with rice and pinto beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Vegetable Enchilada - $15.5: spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, red or green sauce, onions, cheese, and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cheese Enchilada - $16.75: three cheeses, guacamole, red sauce, and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Azteca Tacos - $18.95: chorizo, steak, nopal, cheese, and Serrano pepper, served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Flautas De Pollo - $17.95: crispy chicken tacos, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo, topped with guacamole, and served with rice and pinto beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Tacos
- Carnitas Taco - $4.5: slow braised pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chorizo Taco - $4.5: spicy Mexican sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lengua Taco - $5.25: slow braised beef tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pulpo Taco - $6: grilled octopus, avocado, pickled red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
Mexican Sandwiches (Tortas)
- Cubano - $14.95: chicken, steak, ham, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, avocado, jalapeño pepper, black beans, and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pambazo - $13.25: mashed potatoes, chorizo, guajillo chile sauce, cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Fried Plantain - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Flan Napolitano - $8: authentic custard with a crisp caramel topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Torreja - $8: Mexican French Toast topped with housemade vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche, and crispy corn flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $8: sponge cake soaked in 3 types of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Natural Drinks (Aguas Frescas) - $3: Horchata / Tamarindo / Jamaica
- Mexican Sodas (Jarritos) - $3: Various flavors
- Mexican Coca Cola (Small) - $3