Sol Y Luna Tapas and Tequila

A wonderful tapas and tequila location, where we met up with friends and enjoyed a variety of drinks and tapas. Thomas was patient with our order, allowing us to catch up, and ensured our drinks and food were ordered promptly so we could enjoy the evening without the kids. It's a great place to relax and enjoy dinner with friends.

Published 3 months ago

It is always interesting to visit different parts of the country. The food and service were fantastic! Atmosphere? We sat at the bar and Hailey was engaging and had great recommendations. The atmosphere/clientele was interesting. I would not let the lack of social etiquette dissuade you from visiting this establishment. They had a wide varieties of tequila and tapas. Everything was delicious!

Published 9 months ago

This is THE place for tapas in Birmingham. There is nothing like their duck empanadas. Melt in your mouth with the perfect amount of cheese and pickled vegetables to break up the richness. The staff from the hostess to the back waiter, everyone, were so kind and attentive.
Lastly, the atmosphere here is perfect for an intimate date night.

Published 8 months ago

If you have not been to Sol y Luna - do yourself a favor and go NOW. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious. I have never had a meal here that I did not like. And the service is always thorough and friendly.

My husband and I hosted our rehearsal dinner here. We had 70 people there for dinner, and then hosted a welcome cocktail party afterwards. We could not have imagined a better venue for us to host this.

Jorge and Aimee (owners) are wonderful and so patient. Leading up to the event, I emailed Jorge many times - he never got annoyed with me and was always willing to answer questions/concerns I had. He is extremely genuine and personable.

Our guests are still raving about the food, the margaritas, and the atmosphere. It was all absolutely perfect!! I cannot recommend Soly y Luna enough.

Published a year ago

My husband and I have dined here many times and love the place, so we decided to invite my brother and sister-in-law to celebrate her birthday. It was just excellent!!

First, the restaurant is beyond beautiful with the murals, decor, tiny ceiling lights, etc. We started with cocktails - Paloma (I always order this and it's the best in town), Ranch Water and a tequila neat. We shared the Sol y Luna Sampler, which is guacamole & pico de gallo w/ interesting assortment of chips - so fresh and delicious!

For dinner, I ordered the grilled salmon w/ garlic mashed potatoes while my brother got the cantina house salad topped w/ grilled salmon. Both were excellent. The salmon was cooked perfectly with a wonderful sear on the outside and so moist inside. My husband and SIL shared the Gambas al Ajillo (the cooked garlic in olive oil w/ red pepper is outstanding!), Shrimp Diabla on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes w/ crispy potatoes, and Red Snapper al Mojo de Ajo w/ shrimp and an amazing tomato & onion sauce and all this came with baskets of bread to soak up all those flavors. As you can see from the pictures, each dish was just beautiful. And, each of them tasted amazing (I was lucky enough to get to sample their dishes). The seafood was not overcooked and each tapa was so unique and flavorful. In addition to the delicious drinks and food, the service was excellent. The hostess made her rounds throughout the night to check on customers and our server took great care of us. The owner, Jorge, was also very attentive, periodically checking on us and helping to make my SIL's birthday very special.

So, based on this as well as our previous visits, I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. We will be returning soon!!

Published a year ago

Amazing place! The food was very flavorful and satisfying and just the right amount. There is a nice variety to choose from and the tapas style is great for sharing and allows you to try a variety of dishes. The prickly pear margaritas were excellent as well.

Published a year ago

First time dining here and I really wanted to like it. I was so excited to try the food here, but unfortunately was very disappointed.
The ambiance outside was very nice but the food really needs improvement. As an appetizer, the guacamole does not taste well with the sweet plantain chips it comes with. The mussels didn’t taste fresh but instead tasted dirty. It was very difficult to even eat. The churro for dessert came out cold, was hard and had an aftertaste of cleaning products. The plate i was served with was also chipped. Service was just ok.
Really hoping management takes advice and they improve their food and service.

Published 5 months ago

This place was SO good! The drinks, the menu, the ambience, the company. Marcos was our server and he was great! He came to the table a reasonable amount of times without being too much or too little. He was efficient. Accommodated my annoying habit of changing ingredients in what I order (like no chorizo in the queso. Refried beans instead of black beans. Etc) Marcos was sweet and personable. Everything we got was great! I got the shrimp quesadillas (I took the shrimp out and let my brother eat them LOL) my quesadilla was okay. As a cheese lover I felt like there was too much cheese. Or maybe too many flavors of different cheeses? I wasn’t a fan of the quesadillas for that reason. My brother LOVED the shrimp quesadillas (please go off his review of how amazingly delicious they were. I can be picky lol) Everything was delicious. They have options for gluten free, vegetarian, and even keto! It’s really a beautiful place. I’d definitely return!

Published 2 years ago

A wonderful tapas and tequila location, where we met up with friends and enjoyed a variety of drinks and tapas. Thomas was patient with our order, allowing us to catch up, and ensured our drinks and food were ordered promptly so we could enjoy the evening without the kids. It's a great place to relax and enjoy dinner with friends.

Published 3 months ago

First time dining here and I really wanted to like it. I was so excited to try the food here, but unfortunately was very disappointed.
The ambiance outside was very nice but the food really needs improvement. As an appetizer, the guacamole does not taste well with the sweet plantain chips it comes with. The mussels didn’t taste fresh but instead tasted dirty. It was very difficult to even eat. The churro for dessert came out cold, was hard and had an aftertaste of cleaning products. The plate i was served with was also chipped. Service was just ok.
Really hoping management takes advice and they improve their food and service.

Published 5 months ago

Amazing place. Great food, great service and beautiful atmosphere.

Published 5 months ago

Amazing food. Amazing drinks. Amazing service. My favorite restaurant

Edit: we just tried their brunch, everything was delicious. My new favorite place for brunch, if they opened earlier, I'd be there for breakfast all the time. This is what we ordered, from my most favorite, to the least (which was still yums):
Chilaquiles
Molletes
Huevos rancheros
Chicken quesadilla

Our other favorites are the sopa de tortilla and the churros

Published 6 months ago

Went for my birthday lunch! Was so excited! The food was cold and stale tasting
The quesidillas were hard and stale, the tacos were cold
So disappointed
Wondered why we were the ONLY people there on a Tuesday for lunch

Published 7 months ago

This is a nice place to meet folks for a protracted evening of grazing, or to figure out where you REALLY want to be.

Small plates are just that. If the space were a little more inviting it would be, well, more inviting. Concrete floor, open ceiling, lot's of varnished wood and windows looking over parking are the stark reality.
There are some meh moments on the menu and it's easy to get too many cheese / tortilla combinations but it can be fun and good too. Know this.
I think if the management would ease in some actual Tapas items the market is here. Now it's a fine line between Cheesy/Greasy Mexican and a precious upscale attempt. We go fairly often, but mainly b/c it's close and friends suggest it.
Fridas, La Paz, Mexico Lindo, Heck- Taco Mama - all have SOME of this menu already. A Tapas menu would differentiate this place...I would absolutely go much more often.

Published 8 months ago

Fantastic spot. We had queso with chorizo, salad, beef flautas, chicken chilaquiles, and the steak item with jelly (that was not my favorite—nothing wrong just not my style).

Service was impeccable--very friendly and prompt but not obtrusive. Drinks were fantastic--go here.

Published 8 months ago

This is THE place for tapas in Birmingham. There is nothing like their duck empanadas. Melt in your mouth with the perfect amount of cheese and pickled vegetables to break up the richness. The staff from the hostess to the back waiter, everyone, were so kind and attentive.
Lastly, the atmosphere here is perfect for an intimate date night.

Published 8 months ago

This place is such a gem! The drinks are top notch and all the dishes we tried were fresh, creative and perfectly prepared! Totally recommend asking for a platter of different entrees and splitting everything! Definitely too good to just pick one! 🤤

I wish I took pictures of our dinner and dessert… but was too busy enjoying it!

Published 9 months ago

It is always interesting to visit different parts of the country. The food and service were fantastic! Atmosphere? We sat at the bar and Hailey was engaging and had great recommendations. The atmosphere/clientele was interesting. I would not let the lack of social etiquette dissuade you from visiting this establishment. They had a wide varieties of tequila and tapas. Everything was delicious!

Published 9 months ago

Excellent service and Spanish American food and a very nice staff, the location is very convenient for people in the area to walk to, and the turnaround time for a table is fairly quick, it's nearly unbeatable, the price on the food is cheaper for the part of town you'll find yourself in, I would highly recommend giving them a look, this locations service way beats the one located in Avondale..

Published 9 months ago

Beautiful space, friendly service, thoughtfully prepared and gorgeously plated delicious tapas.

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Published a year ago

Highly recommend the Nuestro Pueblo cocktail. The tapas and appetizers were all great!

Published a year ago

This is the beef flautas to go… they look like frozen beef taquitos 🤦‍♂️… got this and a queso dip and spent 30 bucks plus a tip

Published a year ago

My husband and I have dined here many times and love the place, so we decided to invite my brother and sister-in-law to celebrate her birthday. It was just excellent!!

First, the restaurant is beyond beautiful with the murals, decor, tiny ceiling lights, etc. We started with cocktails - Paloma (I always order this and it's the best in town), Ranch Water and a tequila neat. We shared the Sol y Luna Sampler, which is guacamole & pico de gallo w/ interesting assortment of chips - so fresh and delicious!

For dinner, I ordered the grilled salmon w/ garlic mashed potatoes while my brother got the cantina house salad topped w/ grilled salmon. Both were excellent. The salmon was cooked perfectly with a wonderful sear on the outside and so moist inside. My husband and SIL shared the Gambas al Ajillo (the cooked garlic in olive oil w/ red pepper is outstanding!), Shrimp Diabla on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes w/ crispy potatoes, and Red Snapper al Mojo de Ajo w/ shrimp and an amazing tomato & onion sauce and all this came with baskets of bread to soak up all those flavors. As you can see from the pictures, each dish was just beautiful. And, each of them tasted amazing (I was lucky enough to get to sample their dishes). The seafood was not overcooked and each tapa was so unique and flavorful. In addition to the delicious drinks and food, the service was excellent. The hostess made her rounds throughout the night to check on customers and our server took great care of us. The owner, Jorge, was also very attentive, periodically checking on us and helping to make my SIL's birthday very special.

So, based on this as well as our previous visits, I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. We will be returning soon!!

Published a year ago

Was wondering if the Sol y Luna could regain its former glory after being closed for so long. If anything, the food is better than it was before. The snapper and shrimp dish (pictured) was bright and delicious with just a touch of spice. The duck empanadas were somewhat untraditional wrappers (more like a triangle spring roll) but were really spectacular. Lobster tacos and mussels were also great dishes.

Outdoor seating was nice and the service was good. Would recommend reservations.

Published a year ago

Food was bad and parking worse. Nice patio

Published a year ago

The food and drinks were excellent.

Published a year ago

Had a wonderful time! Great food and service. Cole the bartender/manager was perfect. And great local conversations at the bar. Everything was fantastic, will definitely be going back 👌💯👍

Published a year ago

If you have not been to Sol y Luna - do yourself a favor and go NOW. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious. I have never had a meal here that I did not like. And the service is always thorough and friendly.

My husband and I hosted our rehearsal dinner here. We had 70 people there for dinner, and then hosted a welcome cocktail party afterwards. We could not have imagined a better venue for us to host this.

Jorge and Aimee (owners) are wonderful and so patient. Leading up to the event, I emailed Jorge many times - he never got annoyed with me and was always willing to answer questions/concerns I had. He is extremely genuine and personable.

Our guests are still raving about the food, the margaritas, and the atmosphere. It was all absolutely perfect!! I cannot recommend Soly y Luna enough.

Published a year ago

Amazing place! The food was very flavorful and satisfying and just the right amount. There is a nice variety to choose from and the tapas style is great for sharing and allows you to try a variety of dishes. The prickly pear margaritas were excellent as well.

Published a year ago

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Went for a 5:30 dinner with my wife, youngest daughter and two grandchildren expecting to get Guacamole dip & Tacos like we did a while back. Get there to find out they've eliminated them except for lunch. 8 year old & 3 year old don't really go for Salmon & Crab meat over chipotle tossed vegetables. Super service, fabulous ambiance, but I sure wish I had known that they have gone "White Table clothe" Mexican food. Hence the two star food rating. I think they aren't long for the Parke Lane location if they continue. Cheese in tortillas, $12 for kids. Hope it makes it.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Great service! The hostess and wait staff were very pleasant and prompt. The food was very good. Highly recommend the queso and chorizo dip and the Sábana Mexicana! The Cucumber Mojito was amazing! This will definitely be on our list for a return visit.

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The food and atmosphere were great. The only issue with service was that the server was new and still finding her way. I'm sure she'll improve. She was attentive and friendly.

Published 2 years ago

First time visit ...I ordered the crabmeat enchiladas; wife got the grilled salmon. .... salmon dish was very good ... But there was little to no crabmeat in my two enchiladas and not tasty -- avoid this dish, it should be removed from menu.

Published 2 years ago

Great choice of tequilas. Great Tappan for sharing. Over Great experience.

Published 2 years ago

A few interesting tequila choices along with the usual suspects. Wonderful staff and a fairly laid back environment on a weeknight.
I had no food but the Chile en nagado looked good.

Published 2 years ago

Are here on a business trip. They do reservations, but thankfully took my 4 member walk in party as we went in for dinner early.

The food was mostly good. I ordered the crab enchiladas and they were delicious. My friend's duck empanadas left something to desired. Unfortunately, their mojitos were bitter as they used seltzer water instead of tonic. We had to ask the waiter to remake them and we were charged 2x for undrinkable first drinks and correct ones.

We stayed a while as it was a business dinner. Our churro dessert order was forgotten as well as a soda order. After flagging down the waiter after 20min, he said he'd reorder churros and comp them, which he did.

The atmosphere is loud due to high ceilings and concrete floors. I give it a 4 star for the crab enchiladas.

Published 2 years ago

Upscale Mexican dishes and an extendive Tequila selection. Try the sift lobster tacos anc a shot if Cuervo Family Reserve if you want something really special.

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Great food and even better service!

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Not what you'd expect from "Mexican food" in Alabama. This place is on another level, truly. Unique, expertly prepared food options and incredible drinks. Great ambiance and personable service.

Published 2 years ago

I visited Sol Y Luna today for the first time and ordered the soup! I am originally from Birmingham, AL but now live in Scottsdale, AZ (and we know our Mexican food!) Sol Y Luna's chicken tortilla soup was hands down the best I've ever had! We also ordered the chicken, steak and shrimp tacos that were fabulous!

Published 2 years ago

This place was SO good! The drinks, the menu, the ambience, the company. Marcos was our server and he was great! He came to the table a reasonable amount of times without being too much or too little. He was efficient. Accommodated my annoying habit of changing ingredients in what I order (like no chorizo in the queso. Refried beans instead of black beans. Etc) Marcos was sweet and personable. Everything we got was great! I got the shrimp quesadillas (I took the shrimp out and let my brother eat them LOL) my quesadilla was okay. As a cheese lover I felt like there was too much cheese. Or maybe too many flavors of different cheeses? I wasn’t a fan of the quesadillas for that reason. My brother LOVED the shrimp quesadillas (please go off his review of how amazingly delicious they were. I can be picky lol) Everything was delicious. They have options for gluten free, vegetarian, and even keto! It’s really a beautiful place. I’d definitely return!

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Delicious and delightful

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Amazing!!!!!!!!

Published 2 years ago

This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. The esthetics are beautiful. We always get the same booth. The waiter is always friendly. The sampler appetizer is my favorite - the plantain chips seem to be made fresh. I usually order the taquitos or the mussels. I’ve tried multiple dishes there, although they are all delicious, the two I mentioned are my go to. They have a sol y Luna margarita that I recommend as well. This is a tapas place, so the servings are on the small side. But I usually go with a group and we share.

Published 2 years ago

Get the house special margarita. Food was excellent.. we have the duck empanadas which were amazing. The lobster tacos were awesome. The stuffed chili was good as well.

Loved the ambience. At first I thought it was a little dark but it was okay in the end. Churros were lights and crispy and chocolatey goodness.

Published 2 years ago

In a word, disappointing.

We were huge fans of the original Sol Y Luna, of Chef Castro and the relaxed atmosphere at his restaurant that was everything tapas stands for. Even though we'd heard good things about his son's revival of the name after it opened, we hadn't ever tried it until recently.

We had a reservation at 6:30 on a Friday night and even though the restaurant wasn't full, it felt like we were on a conveyor belt. Tapas is supposed to be relaxing, but there was nothing relaxing about this place! Our server had obviously had one too many Red Bulls, he was selling beers when ours were half-empty, picking up plates before they were finished, and before we decided what plate to order next, he was pushing the check at me! As far as I'm concerned, "turn and burn" and tapas are diametrically opposed concepts. This place is the former.

As for the food, it wasn't much better. The duck empanadas were OK but pretty skimpy and had little duck flavor. The big disappointment was the iron skillet mussels-at Castro's, it was a wonderfully simply poaching in wine, garlic and a little sea salt. Here, they were drowned with adobo and seasoning to the point that the flavor of the mussels was buried.

Noisy, rushed and marginal food don't warrant a second visit from me.

Published 2 years ago

Family Christmas lunch was amazing! We had a wide variety of things, but my favorite had to be the Boraccho tenderloin with spicy royal reds. And the service was scone to none!

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Best tapas restaurant in Birmingham! I love their lobster tacos, their salmon plate. They have a great selection of tequila and Margaritas.

Published 2 years ago

Super yummy food served in a gorgeous space! My favorite things on the menu are the Corn Empanadas, the Crabmeat Enchiladas, the Chile en Nogada and the Cuban Tacos (these tacos are just served for lunch) The service is always just as amazing as the food!

Published 2 years ago

Sol Y Luna is such an amazing atmosphere! Food and drinks are amazing! The owners are the best part of this space! Aimee, Jorge, and the Castro family mean the world to us! Go enjoy some amazing food and drinks in a lovely area!

Published 2 years ago

Always great food every time that I go. Love the ambiance, it’s a super clean environment, and the drinks are amazing. I can never decide what my favorite dish is but you can’t go wrong with the fish and chicken tacos. Easily some of the best in the city! Top the night off with some churros too.

Published 2 years ago

Our whole family loves LOVE Sol y Luna. I think my husband may dream of the Duck Empanadas and lobster soft tacos The margaritas are easily the best in Birmingham.

Published 2 years ago

Incredible! Service and atmosphere are second to none! 👏🏼

Published 2 years ago

Went to Sol Y Luna the other day and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the lobster taco and the iron skillet mussels- they were both incredible dishes. I am on love with Sol Y Luna, will definitely be back soon.

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The restaurant has a significantly pared down lunch menu. This is unfortunate, as most of the more appealing dishes aren't on it.

The "guacamole" sampler was like a food service variety, creamy smooth avocado spread. It was a completely misfire. The rest of our meal(s) could best be described as "meh." All of our meals were memorable if only for being forgettable.

In truth, the best thing about lunch was/were the plantain chips that came with the avocado spread.

All told, it was a very expensive lunch for what we had.

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Have always had great experiences here! The food is delicious!

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Great Tappas style meal to share.

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Everything that I asked for that was on the menu, they seemed to be out of and finally able to get some food. It was decent. Nice vibe to the place. (Edited portion ÷ requested sex on the beach, said no, asked for pineapple juice,l = nope, ordered salmon and you were out. I can assure you it was the place. Maybe you were stocked and the staff just said we are out of items for some random reason?)

Published 3 years ago

Great Hispanic place, different Mexican dishes, very well decorated, good vibes, tables outside, inside and the have a bar. The best thing is that they really have a lot of Tequilas, you can choose from one to another one. The queso con chorizo was deli. Awesome service and very clean. They have parking lot. Arriba Guadalajara!

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Looking for an authentic local Mexican meal with an upscale flair, you #MustTry Sol Y Luna. I missed the opportunity to try it years ago and grateful the concept is back now. I love the starters the chips that comes with fried plantains and the homemade salsas. The crispy flautas are also a great option. For your meal tempt your palate with his whipped sweet potato yams & fried shrimp. Pair it with a hand made classic margarita. Sol Y Luna is a great place for date night or girl’s night out. They offer patio seating & the staff is amazing. The best part is it is locally owned and operated and it is my mission to support as many locals as possible. Also grateful they allow me to bring in my tour groups so I can introduce them to the amazing food. It is #JoyApproved!

Published 3 years ago

Great food, service, and drinks

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Liked.

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Rip off of a place . NYC prices are half of theirs. Stay away unless you want to pay 10x store prices. Bartender with purple hair is rude and has zero customer service skills.

Published 3 years ago

The food was delicious and the service was spectacular. Highly recommend!

Published 3 years ago

Great food, great atmosphere.

Published 3 years ago

Always a great place to eat. It is fairly expensive.

Published 3 years ago

Gourmet wonderful and picture perfect

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Food is delicious

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I come just for the *Shrimp Diabla* spicy, savory, sweet and simply scrumptious. They will also make their cucumber mojito with gin and it's delish !

Published 3 years ago

The food is great!

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Fantástico lugar. Un ambiente muy acogedor y un trato excelente. Yo probé los chilaquiles y estaban deliciosos.

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Not bad Mexican food. Interesting menu and hip, current vibe for the setting. Recommend dinner there over lunch.

Published 3 years ago

The good is always delicious and different. Thank you for still having outdoor seating!

Published 3 years ago

I’d give 4.5 stars if that was an option. The food was pretty good, but not the best I’ve ever had. The drinks were good, but also not the best. The atmosphere was great and the staff were very friendly and accommodating

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Came in around 7:45 to PLACE an Uber Eats order somehow they had already received the order but it just needed to be paid for. Emily was the server and we verified from my phone what the customer ordered then she proceeded to grab the order. The “Manager” approached me in a rude manner saying she doesn’t feel comfortable giving me an order I’ve already verified and paid for with my Uber card. She also expressed that I didn’t give her enough information for the order as far as who to call because they’re not partnered with Uber. I am very upset how I was talked to and treated for no reason at all!

Published 3 years ago

Very good Mexican food in a fancy setting. Very different margaritas— spicy but good. I would go back

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Delicious food. Fabulous margaritas. Friendly servers😊

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The food is good

Published 3 years ago

Service was ok. Vegetarian option food was over priced for what they offered. I had a bell pepper placed over Unseasoned mixed vegetables sprinkled with raisins and pomegranate arils. I'm all for trying new things but this combination was meh. Thank goodness I ordered the guac. Other than that I would give no stars. Not to mention we had reservations and still had to wait before we were seated.

Published 3 years ago

Gerard, our waiter, was fabulous! He made our lunch experience even better!!!!

He was so kind and we will als for him every time!

Published 3 years ago

Fantastic place for an adult dinner! Ambiance is beautiful. Food (guacamole & lobster tacos & snapper) is delicious. Lots of options on the drink menu. Hostess is friendly & welcoming. Great location… look forward to coming again so we can enjoy the patio seating!

Published 3 years ago

Very unique food but I liked it especially the stuffed pepper

Published 4 years ago

Very friendly service, feels like home, and very good food.

Published 4 years ago

So Y Luna is incredible!! The staff and owners are friendly and truly go above and beyond for their customers! Both owners are personable as well and make an effort to walk around and get to know you and make sure your experience is the best! The restaurant uses fresh and healthy ingredients while still making the tastiest food! The atmosphere is also amazing with the prettiest decor! 10/10! Me and my friends love coming here!

Published 4 years ago

Well you call ahead a day before for outside closed area Patio reservations and get asked to come late in the evening , an hour before closing since only that time is available. Drive all the way to find out that you get some open air table and chairs set up near a trash can next to their main door since only that is available. The lady was friendly and tried to help by tying to get a small inside table but for someone who tried to call and reserve ahead the experience was real bad since folks in our group had to drive from diff parts of town to get here to meet up

Response to owner :
Sorry. Not sure where the miscommunication occured. The friend who made the reservation says otherwise. Yes we did tell the lady we r going to the rooftop place across from your place since you didn't have any outdoor availability. The table inside that was offered hardly would fit 6 but we were 8. She did try.

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I shared guacamole, duck empanadas, lobster taco, chicken skewers and crabmeat enchiladas. Great food and patio!!!

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Food was just okay. For the prices they charge, I would expect between 4 and 5-star quality. Not 3.

Published 4 years ago

The food was good. However, it's not a family style restaurant. They probably don't claim to be. Don't expect a kids menu, free chips, don't expect your drinks to be refilled...Maybe it was bad luck, but we had horrible service. After getting a small to go box, we waited 10 min for the check. The waitress stood and talked with a co worker till I stood up and asked for the check. I hardly do reviews, but this place was not what we expected. It's a little pricey, and for the money, I expect good service. Not what we had. Again, the food was good, but more boutique than what you would think of as 'Mexican.'

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Love the food and atmosphere!

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Amazing interior and food

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Sol Y Luna is my most favorite restaurant in Birmingham. This was my first experience at their new location, and I’m pleased to say it’s phenomenal. The atmosphere is amazing, the service was great, and the food was stunning! You should go monthly at a minimum and work your way through the menu but the first order has to be lobster soft taco and the mussels!! Order extra bread to dip in the mussel broth!

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Great experience! The food and drinks were fantastic. Each dish was unique and it was impossible to pick a favorite. I look forward to going back soon.

Published 4 years ago

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience here. Where do I start?? The cocktails are delicious, but what really sells me is the wonderful dance they do with food and creativity while keeping it close to the the original recipe. I love the food here and will be coming back in the future !

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The return of an amazing Latin experience. Do this

Published 4 years ago

Staff is extremely courteous and professional. Atmosphere and food are excellent! Best Mexican restaurant around Birmingham area!

Published 4 years ago

Everything about Sol Y Luna is amazing. The staff truly go above and beyond and give exceptional customer service. The food and drinks are incredible. Hands down the best. I highly recommend the lobster tacos, Sol Y Luna Margarita and Old Fashioned. The owners truly make you feel like family and you won’t meet better people. Hands down the best in Birmingham. Go!!

Published 4 years ago

Unfortunately, I cannot give 0 stars. This was one of my worst culinary experiences yet. We had to wait more than one hour to sit outside in loose metal chairs. This was during the pandemic, though there was a tiny and symbolic sign to use masks, no one used masks in the cramped; also unsanitary waiting area was, that was also divided with the place where people would eat. The table we sat at (and the ones around) was(were) uncleaned, and everything looked utterly unsanitary (please see the picture of the menu itself). After ordering, the waiters were utterly unaware of the correct orders, they would forget to bring specific meals and drinks, and whenever new requests were to be given to them, they would completely ignore the client. Additionally, our group was in eight, and waiters did not provide us with napkins or enough silverware to eat our food (e.g., only three were handed out). The food was a complete letdown - very salty and lacking its main ingredients (the chicken taco did not have any chicken in it) - the price is not worth it. A DJ was putting the same beats over and over again, making the atmosphere tedious. They made us pay a service charge (without specifying how much), which also did not reflect the quality that was employed. I would not recommend anyone attending this restaurant.

Published 4 years ago

Great spot for a fabulous margarita. Upscale and family friendly.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Good drinks and friendly staff.

Published 4 years ago

Taxing alcohol on top of drink prices is illegal and the food is not that good. Never again.

Published 4 years ago

Sol Y Luna is great as always. I have been coming here since the first opened in Lakeview. They never disappoint.

Published 4 years ago

Paid $16 for 3 slice of bread and 6 small shrimps. Alcohol drinks tasted nasty. Food was not worth the price. Do not recommend. Waiter told us false info about each dish.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Love Sol y Luna! Always great food and drinks!

Published 4 years ago

Will continue going here! The food is always excellent as well as their margs. The Chicken Chilaquiles and Puntas de Puerco are must orders. Jorge, the owner, is always friendly and has an excellent staff.

Published 4 years ago

The best authentic mexican food and drinks in Birmingham! I love this place!

Published 4 years ago

Awesome food and service. We came here for Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint. If you’re ever in the mood for some unique tapas, this is a great place!!

Published 4 years ago

If you haven't been to Sol Y Luna then you are really missing out on some fantastic Mexican Food!

Published 4 years ago

Best food in town!!!

Published 4 years ago

I was lead right to the door, without any problems!

Published 4 years ago

Loved the grilled salmon and added shrimp, our server Summer was cool. They have some type of specialty drink with tamarind in it that's delicious!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Great food and probably the best mexican food in town. Lobster tacos are a must. The only negative feedback I have is the hostess was fairly rude. We asked about sitting outside and she said "umm it's Friday so we are quite busy." with quite an attitude then refused to say how long a wait would be. It wasn't that busy but it was a very strange interaction. I would still recommend going for some tapas.

Published 4 years ago

Truly Tapas, w/great selections to choose from. There were 5 hungry folks there & we ordered 5 dishes that were all different in taste & presentation. Duck empanadas are the Bomb.
Only recommendation is get better chairs to set in. We had 6'7", 6'4" & 6'2 at our table. Better chairs we might have stayed longer w/eats & drinks.

Published 4 years ago

Fresh and fantastic Mexican fare!
Truly unlike any place in Birmingham because of the creative food flavor profile pairings.
A must dine for authentic flavor aficionados.

Published 5 years ago

Unreal food, great service. Usual place

Published 5 years ago

Great atmosphere, food and service. Highly recommend!

Published 5 years ago

Published 5 years ago

Great good and great service! The employees did a great job trying to get everyone to wear their masks even when people were rude about it. We really enjoyed our dinner tonight. Great place to go for Birmingham Restaurant Week!

Published 5 years ago

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Published 5 years ago

Our family enjoyed the service of Ms Valentina.

Published 5 years ago

My friend and I picked this spot on a whim when one of our favorite places was temporarily closed and Sol Y Luna did not disappoint! Such an eclectic ambiance including beautiful string lights and blown glass light fixtures. The service was wonderful, and the churros were probably my favorite part! My friend chose one of the three Malbecs available though they have a fun selection of margaritas, as well, along with a good variety of wine and other drink options. I look forward to returning and trying more small plates next time. Thank you!

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Published 5 years ago

Fantastic food! We had Sol Y Luna cater a lunch at our office and the food was amazing. Everything arrived hot and right on time. Everyone enjoyed the food and I'll definitely be taking my wife there as soon as I can!

Published 5 years ago

Great food, friendly staff, amazing atmosphere!

Published 5 years ago

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! Margaritas here are amazing. The food is fresh and service is always speedy! Love this place!

Published 5 years ago

All around great experience. the atmosphere, food and people are on point. You MUST try the lobster tacos, fresh guacamole and chips, and Sol y Luna margaritas.

Published 5 years ago

A beautiful restaurant with gorgeous lighting. A Dia de los Muertos inspired mural creates a colorful and inspiring feel to the restaurant. The food is amazing from the guacamole to the savory lobster tacos, and the drinks are out of this world. The Sol y Luna margarita is the best- a little spicy and sweet! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves good food, fantastic service, and an ambient atmosphere!

Published 5 years ago

Best margaritas and yummy, authentic Mexican food. The atmosphere is awesome, as well as the owners and staff!

Published 5 years ago

It only took one visit to make this place one of my favorite restaurants! The food is great in quality as well as the service. Also a great spread to have catered for an event or office party!

Published 5 years ago

Nice place, nice staff but sassy owner. Didn’t like the way she treated me. They want to look like a nice fancy restaurant, but I didn’t see it at all. The food wasn’t that great and the service was so so. Don’t want to go again!!!

Published 5 years ago

Published 5 years ago

Great food! Excellent atmosphere! The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Will return multiple times!

Published 5 years ago

Published 5 years ago

The food runner Maison was super nice and food was excellent can’t wait to come back again!

Published 5 years ago

This was our first visit and we were very disappointed and a little angry. After waiting for our food for one hour, we told our waitress that we were leaving. The food may be very good, but we will never know. Did get a prickly pear margarita after long wait, but I can only describe it as insipid. No frozen margarita available. No vegetarian options.

Published 5 years ago

Great authentic Mexican food place with outstanding service

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Published 5 years ago

They are really striving to provide concierge service. Staff was friendly and helpful! Portions are tapas, small plates, which makes it hard for a mans appetite so you have to get a couple of plates to share. The taste of the food was fun! Definitely a different trend on Mexican food with a focus on seafood.

Published 5 years ago

Excellent. About a 2 hour wait.

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Published 5 years ago

Beautiful new space and delicious food. Of course the margaritas are awesome! Try the spicy one.

Published 5 years ago

Shrimp Diablo recommended.

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