Miami Beach vibes meet Mexican cuisine. Creative small plates like lobster birria tacos & crispy carnitas sushi. Perfect for date nights or bar hangs.
Ciera Velarde reviews Soledad, a Mexican restaurant on the Upper East Side, highlighting its vibrant atmosphere and creative dishes perfect for date nights or bar visits.
This upscale Mexican spot on the Upper East Side transports diners to Miami Beach with its vibrant, dusty-rose ambiance and leafy wallpaper, making it perfect for date nights. While entrees might not steal the show, the small plates are where this restaurant truly shines. Be sure to try the creative lobster birria tacos and crispy carnitas sushi for a delightful culinary adventure. The walk-in-only bar is also a great option for post-work drinks and guacamole.
This restaurant offers upscale Mexican cuisine with a focus on creative small plates. Standout dishes include the lobster birria tacos and crispy carnitas sushi, which are highly recommended for their unique flavors and textures. While entrees are considered less impressive, the guacamole and cocktails like the Chef's Margarita are also praised.
"Highly recommended small plates include the lobster birria tacos and crispy carnitas sushi. The guacamole and Chef's Margarita are also noted as must-tries."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, with many recommending it for its upscale Mexican fare and vibrant atmosphere, though one reviewer found it mediocre.
Important Note
One reviewer mentioned that Julian Medina's diner-quality chain can be mediocre at best. Entrees might be less impressive than the small plates.
"This user commented that Julian Medina's Mexican diner quality chain is mediocre at best."
Negative"This user recommended Soledad for excellent Mexican food, noting it's a Julian Medina spot."
Positive"Soledad was recommended as a Mexican restaurant."
Positive"Soledad on 2nd Ave in the UES was recommended as "really good.""
Positive"Soledad in the Upper East Side was mentioned as a recommendation."
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