Cafe Sol

I really like everything about this place, to be honest, apart from maybe the price. Great cocktails to start with, and the nachos are huuuuge. I went for the fried potato skins, and whilst they weren’t really skins, and more… actual chunks of potato, they were still really good.
For the main I had a chicken enchilada, which was awesome — covered in cheese and salsa and definitely big enough to satisfy my appetite. The chicken inside was really tasty, as were the refried beans it was served with.
The next day I missed it so much I ended up making my own one at home!

I really like the variety of food and cocktails here, because staring at the menu half an hour before ordering is totally my thing. There is something different to try any time and it fun to experience new meals and flavours.
The place is usually overcrowded, so you may want to book a table if you don’t feel like waiting.
The food is super tasty and the portions are hugeee. I always leave with a full tummy almost incapable of moving.
What’s good is that they offer a lunch special for about £7, so you can get a main and a drink which is completely enough. The deserts are also a must-​try.

Went here last night for dinner and drinks. Sat outside and it was pleasant. The food was nice — nachos a really good portion size and very tasty. The Monterey Jack cheese sticks were delicious took the quesadilla was average. Prosecco is well priced at £24.50 a bottle. Would return.

Had a really good birthday meal here — atmosphere is amazing and the fact that the waiters sang to me really made my night!

The staff is excellent. The food is average. Huge portion sizes and a decent deal– £34 for the two of us.

Its a very solid restaurant. The location is alright. It’s a very big space hosting a lot of people. Meaning it’s very loud. The service is great, very friendly and quick. The food is average. It is good but not very impressive or special. Therefore I give it am ALRIGHT ;)

Now this place is one of those places that you say does exactly what it says on the tin! And does it very well!
If you’re in Clapham or the surrounding areas this place is brilliant for proper Mexican food! It’s not cheesy and over entertaining. It’s good simple Mexican good done brilliantly!
I popped in here for my monthly catch up with a ground of old mates and we were all really happy. The service was good, staff were quite attentive, but it was busy so I understand why they were running around.
We didn’t have starters this time although when we have in the past, the nachos are good and also the potatoes skins are special!
I had a burrito with chicken, black beans and rice. It was brilliant!
The only reason this place doesn’t get a five out of five was because the service was good but not exceptional. Aside from that, a good night out, good food and a good catch up.
Definitely worth a visit!

This place made me happy when I lived in London. The portions were great and yummy. Plus they do a great lunch deal!
Double plus, it is next to the Socialist bookstore. Woooo hoooo!!!

Been here twice in my time in Clapham and both times I’ve been happy with this Tex-​Mex restaurant. I love Mexican food, being a native Californian, so I’m a little critical, but the fajitas are great, the ribs are tasty, wine is tasty, (subtract one point for weak mojitos), and service is fantastic.
I have a feeling this may become a regular spot if we continue to live in Clapham!

It ain’t Mexican.
It is, however, a solid Tex-​Mex oasis within that desert of proper Mexican cuisine known as London. It was good enough, in fact, for me to come back when I have that all-​too-​familiar Mexican craving.
Decent and nicely warm tortilla chips (though you have to pay for them), with actual fresh tomato salsa (a rare thing here). You could tell they added too much sugar, however, to make up for a lack of ripe tomatoes in the winter, but what can you do?
I had fajitas (mix of chicken and steak), and they were nice! Served with various toppings and warm flour tortillas.
Rob H. and I had just come from having a few drinks at the YEE at The Loft across the street, so I am wary of alcohol-​induced yum bias here. BUT I had my leftover fajitas for dinner the next night and they were equally tasty, so I’d say I was not that influenced by the lemongrass cocktails consumed earlier in the evening.
Not far from Clapham North Tube Station, so I’ll certainly be back when that time of the month hits! (No… my monthly Mexican craving. Don’t be gross, please).

I’ve never actually eaten at Sol so it might seem a little odd that i’m writing a review. But come 11pm on a Friday and Saturday night, this place turns into a late bar (quite random!). The chairs and tables are all stacked away and the main space becomes a dancefloor and it’s pretty popular.
On a Friday night it’s free to get in and on a Saturday it’s only about £3. The staff are really friendly (until you take your shoes off they don’t appreciate this) and it’s a nice crowd.
My only gripe is that if you buy spirits, they come as a double as standard. And so if you ask just for a single, you still will get charged for a double, which is a little bit naughty. But overall, a fun night. And being right on the high street, if you want to move on, there’s plenty of options around.

I will definitely come back to this place… WHY? Salads! Yes… proper salads! I had a blacked shrimp salad with red wine vinegar. Mexican… nope! But it was on the list.
Proper salads are a tough find in London. So I was ecstatic to find that that salad was on the menu! Terrifying at first… fearing that would bring out a ice burg branch, and some salad cream. To my surprise… it was up to my standards.
I didn’t have a burrito or anything really Mexican, I feared that a London Mexican wouldn’t live up to my standards. But I’ll have to return and try something new… if I can keep off the salads. It was yum! Loaded with prawns!
I also had some stuffed hot peppers. It wasn’t what I was used to, but to my surprise not and hot! My date couldn’t handle it and drank 3 glasses of water like a little baby girl. he he.

One of those «safe as a fallback» places in Clapham — very friendly staff and great value food always well prepared. The blackened tuna is a particular favourite that somehow always finds it’s way onto my plate even when I’m in the mood for a more traditional burrito

Sadly, even with the environment and atmosphere being brilliant, the food left much to be desired. The only thing that I wanted was not in season, went with sole and it was beyond bland and overcooked.
Our waiter was very accommodating and I even had a chat with him in Italian. Services was very good. Wine was lovely.
I have had better Mexican food in London, but in all truth, I’m not all that big of a Mexican food fan. However, friends have always spoken well of this place and so I might give it another go.

Food is pretty good (can’t expect much from London Mexican food unless it comes from the Whitecross van anyway), but the service is some of the friendliest I’ve ever had and it’s a great casual environment. Nice selection of Mexican beers. Didn’t sample the cocktails this round… but def next time.
Nachos — We got the ones with guac, sour cream, jalapenos and salsa. Simple but great way to start. Love the fact that they use real cheese (not the fake nacho cheese).
Steak and Chicken fajitas — Very filling. Come with all the fixins. Perfect meat/​tortilla portion.
Spicy chicken enchilada — Great kick to it and yummy flavors. Definitely just need 2.
This was just the right amount, if not even a little too much, for two people. And prices were just right.

On our way to Revolution to watch the game last week, some friends and I were suddenly struck by a craving for Mexican cuisine. It’s not as widely available here as it is at home so Café Sol was a welcome, delicious little haven.
Prompt service and great food. I had the shrimp taco salad (sans the fried tortilla bowl) which was packed with not only a healthful number of jumbo prawns, but a dose of baby shrimp as well. The salad wasn’t overly dressed or loaded with cheese, so I felt relatively heathy.
My flat mates got an assortment of enchiladas and burritos, all of which looked scrumptious. As did the guac and salsa.
The price wasn’t awful, in fact I felt it to be relatively reasonable for quality Mexican food. My friends split a pitcher of fruity sangria, which they reported was wonderful and a good value.
Recommended if you’re in the area, in fact we might make the trek from South Ken sometime soon!

As an American who loves loves loves authentic Mexican food, I was pleased to find Café Sol. It’s not quite as authentic as you’d find in the US (and certainly not quite like the food *in* Mexico) but it’s as close as I’ve found.
The refried beans were more like baked beans in that they were still in bean form (whereas refried beans should be cooked down to mush) and the pico de gallo was a bit too green and cucumbery, but the food was tasty overall and the coconut sorbet for dessert was scrumptious. A bit noisy and the servers seemed a bit confused as to what table dishes were to be going to as multiple servers were working with multiple tables at the same time. But all in all a good place. I’ve been twice now and plan to go back. 3 stars thus far, and we’ll see if further visits improve my vote!

Really nice mexican with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Went to Café Sol Dos on a Sunday for a hungover eatathon, this place was great! It wasn’t too busy so there was excellent service too.
I can recommend the sizzling fajita’s which came with a variety of dips to add, mmm. The loaded potato skins were amazing!
Also good for the summer month’s there are a few table’s outside… unfortunatley we didn’t get one of these so almost fell asleep (after eating our body weight) in the slightly dark cave like back end of the restaurant. Perfect end to the meal if you ask me zzzzz.

I have found it hard to really enjoy Mexican food since I moved to the UK. It might be that I’ve been to some of the best Mexican restaurants in the US and the food is to die for. But I’m always open and when a friend suggested Café Sol I was up to try it. I enjoyed the food at Café Sol, the tortilla chips are delicious and the salsa a nice blend of tomato, cilantro, and onion. The burritos are pretty authentic and with a bit of guacamole and sour cream it’s yummy goodness!
What really surprised me was that as the night went on the tables slowly disappeared and the restaurant turned into a bar/club…complete with dance floor. So after stuffing ourselves with delicious Mexican food we were able to jump up and dance off the calories. The margaritas flowed and the music was pumping, all and all a great night out!

Last night a DJ saved Madonna’s life on the dance floor, and a few nights ago Café Sol saved my night with a song. A few songs actually. I nearly keeled over with the avian flu when I met up with my friend for her birthday and she informed me we’d be going to Infernos. (If you’d like my opinion on Infernos, see my previous review on the subject). Well praise be the lordy when we walked to Infernos and the line was discouragingly long. «Let’s go to Café Sol» I encouraged my friends. «My roommate told me it was fun.»
So we went. This place is apparently restaurant by day, bar and dance floor by night. It’s like superman — news worker by day, hero by night. Or, it’s like me — intern and reviewer by day, astronaut by night. (Didn’t know that, did you?)
So, Café Sol. The place was pretty full — it was a bit hard to get drinks at the bar. The crowd though was good natured, some people were dressed up in costume, others were not, but all were, happily, dressed. The music was pretty good — mostly dance songs like Shakira or Michael Jackson, but also some Gypsy Kings. And Volare me away if I don’t love them Gypsy Kings.
This place is a far superior option for dancing in Clapham than Infernos. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Clapham, slap yourself the cured rump of a pig and then go to Café Sol.