Sol’s Nieto Mexican Grill
6434 E. Mockingbird Lane • Dallas – 75214
PH: 214-826-5564

Sol’s is hidden away in between an Albertson’s and an IHOP at the intersection of Abrams and Mockingbird. You’ll know you’ve found it when you see the patio and its umbrellas. This is the only Tex-Mex restaurant that has a patio that I know of in the Lakewood area. When the weather is accommodating, there is often a line of customers waiting to partake in a meal, drinks and nice conversation.

On the Inside
When you walk in, the first thing you will notice is the art work that adorns the walls. All originals are for sale by various artists. There’s a juke box to the left, a full bar and a spacious dining room that can handle the smallest of parties or the largest. There are also a couple of murals that will catch your eye. As far as the bar is concerned, take note that Sol’s offers over 20 brands of beer in draft or bottled, domestic or import. Knowing that you have Corona Extra as your fall back, you can explore with your taste buds for some new flavors. On Tuesdays at Sol’s, they promote Mexican Beer Day with $2.50 bottles. While the bar is fully stocked with the usual types of vodka, whiskey and rum, they also carry over 25 different types of tequila. So yes…you now have a reason to go there everyday after work. Their specialty drink is The Meltdown. This concoction is a blend of frozen margarita and your choice of Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Chambord.

The Cuisine
Feel free to stop by for lunch and take a siesta afterwards. Their weekday lunch specials are affordable and filling. As soon as you are seated, the waitstaff bring over chips and salsa (which has a little kick). After glancing over the lunch menu, one has to decide from 16 options. I can vouch for the #2, which is the beef taco and cheese enhilada served with rice and beans. For those who are trying to eat light, try the #16 soup and salad. The salad consists of mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, jicama and cheese with a bowl of tortilla soup.

If you go for dinner, Sol’s offers a myriad of fajita options. The standards are there such as beef, chicken and shrimp but what sets Sol’s a part is the Tacubaya Fajitas. Pork, chicken and shrimp atop of a mound of grilled onions, red and green bell peppers.

For the adventurous, bring a party of four and split the Sol’s Fajitas Combo. It’s an affordable dish at about $10 per person. In regards to their specialties, Gordo’s Platter is a must! The Mesquite grilled tenderloin with Mexican potatoes is delicious. The Tenderloin Ranchero and Carne Asada come highly recommended. For seafood lovers, the Camaron al Mojo de Ajo is excellent. Six jumbo shrimp swimming in garlic with bread will leave you sated.

For the Early Birds
Sol’s Nieto opens bright and early to serve breakfast daily. Monday through Thursday you can order off the breakfast menu from 9am – 3pm and from Friday through Sunday, they start at 8am. Migas, Huevos Rancheros, and Chorizo and Scrambled Eggs are plentiful. The Huevos a la Mexicana might be the best kept secret. Scrambled eggs with hot Serrano peppers will get you going. Sol’s also offers a variety of omelets, quesadillas and breakfast tacos.