So Many Dining Choices In Vegas! Choose & Enjoy SOL Mexican Cocina's Baja-Inspired FRESH Dishes!

 

Las Vegas in the summer! Hot nights and sweltering days. This year we have had a cool spell, and as I sit here writing this, the temperature is hovering around 93 degrees! However, it is never too hot or cold for fantastic yummy Mexican food and Margaritas!

Have you had a chance to visit the authentic Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant SOL Mexican Cocina at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace? If not, absolutely put it on a list of places to grab lunch or dinner. This restaurant has a diverse and eclectic menu with Mexican favorites that are prepared with the freshest ingredients and care by Chef Justin Willams.  

Coconut Calamari

Mexican Corn Being Prepared Tableside

Let’s start with the appetizers! They have the absolute tastiest and tenderest Calamari that I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Sometimes Calamari can be hit or miss. Not at SOL! They prepare this dish differently, it is done in long “planks” and then breaded with finely ground Panko crumbs and then rolled in coconut flakes. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Bursting with flavor and be sure and dip away with the spicy dipping sauce, which is not too hot but has enough bite to let you know it is there on your taste buds. We also decided to try a true favorite which is the Grilled Sweet Corn. This is prepared with butter, lime, chiles, cotija cheese, chipotle drizzle & scallions and is unwrapped tableside. Another not to miss dish! Tasty and hot, just the way it should be!  

Short Ribs

Moving on to the main course, which by this time I was wondering, will I be able to dig into? Well, I was game and decided upon the Short Ribs, which are ‘Barbacoa slow-cooked short ribs, with chiles, guacamole, cotija cheese, sweet potato, onions & cilantro the answer is a resounding YES!! Tender and flavorful, the meat could be cut with a spoon. The beans and rice were very fresh and flavorful, seasoned correctly, and moist.

Beet & Watermelon Salad

This one is amazing if you decide to eat lightly or want to share a salad. The Beet & Watermelon Salad has roasted beets, watermelon cubes, arugula, and red onion, and is tossed with queso fresco, pepita ‘brittle’ & citrus vinaigrette. Arugula is a favorite of mine, but adding the beet and watermelon? Genius. 

Grande Casa Noble Margarita

What would a Mexican meal be without Margaritas? At SOL they have traditional and some not-too-traditional choices. While waiting for my dining partner I had the Watermelon Margarita with Herradura silver, muddled watermelon & lime juice. Perfect for winding down after a long day spent in front of the computer. At the table, we opted to try the Grande Casa Noble Margarita made with  Casa Noble reposado, shaken tableside, and you have your choice of housemade sour mix, or you can make it a skinny margarita. There was not anything skinny about this dining experience so we went with the housemade sour mix. Another fresh delicious drink!! Could have drunk them forever, but had to drive.

 Tres Leches Cake & Blondie Desserts

Finishing off the meal with dessert was a challenge! It was a challenge to figure out where would I tuck it in and what to choose. We chose the Tres Leches Cake, a white cake flavored with vanilla & toasted coconut. This is a Mexican specialty cake that when it is made correctly will send you to heaven. Yes, that is exactly what happened! After one bite of this moist delicious cake infused with vanilla, it was hard not to finish it off! We also decided to try the Blondie, which is a  ‘blondie’ brownie with white chocolate, pecans, vanilla ice cream & cajeta envinada. Side note, what is Cajeta Envinada? “Envinada” refers to adding wine to the mix. Cajeta is a type of caramel. Though caramel has a varied and shrouded history in the Americas, one thing is certain: cajeta is a quintessentially Mexican dessert.  I really feel that whichever dessert you choose you cannot make a bad choice. As a matter of fact, with all of the food on the menu at SOL Mexican Cocina, you will be happy satisfied, and full.  

Happy Hour is available in the Cantina on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm. They have  House Margaritas (Frozen or on the Rocks), Skinny Organic Margaritas, and my favorite, the Watermelon Margarita. Also available are Beers, House Wine (Red or White.) At SOL Mexican Cocina Tuesdays are Taco & Tequila time! On the menu (in the cantina) the food available is quite diverse and will have something for everyone in your party, including tacos. Take a look at the website for Brunch options!

Parking is so very easy. Simply use the side valet off of Las Vegas Blvd. The service in the restaurant is wonderful and everyone from the bartenders to the wait staff are very welcoming and are available to answer any of your questions. There are still many items left to explore on their menu…so in the famous words of Arnold “I’ll be back!”  

 Address: 

The Forum Shops at Caesars

3500 Las Vegas Blvd S Suite R45C, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 329-0884

Hours: 10 am ⋅ Closes 10 PM 

Menu: solcocina.com

Reservations: opentable.com