El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria Menu

Welcome to El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria, a vibrant gem nestled in the heart of Washington, DC, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine. With a menu that delights the senses, it offers an array of botanas such as the luscious Guacamole and indulgent Queso Fundido, perfect for sharing. Main dishes like Camarones a la Diabla and the flavorful Carne Asada highlight the restaurant’s commitment to traditional recipes, bringing a taste of Mexico directly to your plate. The tortas, including the crispy Milanesa de Pollo, provide a delectable twist on classic sandwiches.

Patrons rave about the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every visit feels like a fiesta. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, El Sol promises a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of Mexico in every bite.

BOTANAS

• Guacamole

  avocado, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, tomato, lime & chips

  US$9.00

• Queso Fundido

  spicy Mexican chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, Chihuahua cheese, served with 4 corn or flour tortillas

  US$10.00

• Mushroom Fundido

  wild mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, Chihuahua cheese, served with 4 corn or flour tortillas

  US$10.00

• Molletes

  open faced sandwich - beans, cheese, Mexican chorizo, pico de gallo

  US$9.95

• Slow Braised Pork Soup - Pozole Rojo

  traditional Mexican soup - pork, hominy, traditional condiments

  US$13.00

• Nachos

  beef or chicken, black beans, jalapenos, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream

  US$12.00

• Tacos Dorados de Pollo

  crispy chicken tacos, sour cream, fresh cheese, lettuce & pico de gallo, topped with guacamole

  US$9.95

• Tacos de Canasta

  basket of tacos, frijoles, papas con chorizo, chicharon, guajillo sauce, queso

  US$9.00

• Tostado de Tinga

  crispy corn tortilla topped with black beans, chicken tinga, lettuce, fresh cheese, sour cream and avocado

  US$8.00

PICADITAS

• Chorizo

  spicy Mexican sausage

  US$3.50

• Steak

  char grilled skirt steak

  US$3.50

• Tinga

  chicken

  US$3.50

TACOS

• carnitas

  (pork) slow braised pork each

  US$3.00

• chorizo

  (sausage) spicy Mexican sausage each

  US$3.00

• lengua

  (tongue) slow braised beef tongue each

  US$3.50

• cuerito

  (pork rind) each

  US$3.00

• pastor

  (pork) spit roasted marinated pork each

  US$3.25

• pollo asado

  (chicken) grilled chopper chicken breast each

  US$3.25

• pescado

  (fish) blackened tilapia, spicy slaw each

  US$3.50

• salmon

  each

  US$3.75

• camaron

  (shrimp) shrimp with spicy slaw each

  US$4.00

• nopales

  vegetarian nopales (cactus) with fresh cheese each

  US$3.25

• mixto

  (mixed) steak and sausage each

  US$3.50

• campechano

  steak, sausage, onions and potatoes each

  US$3.50

• tinga taco

  chicken in mild chipotle marinated, lettuce & fresh cheese each

  US$3.00

• wild mushroom taco

  goat cheese and pickled red onion each

  US$3.25

• Steak

  each

  US$3.50

• pulpo

  (grilled octopus) served with avocado and pickle red onion each

  US$4.00

• Crispy Chicken Tacos

  flour tortilla stuffed with crispy fried chicken, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole, served with Mexican rice and beans

  US$14.00

• Baja California Fish Tacos

  (3) flour tortilla stuffed with deep fried fish fillet served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole

  US$13.25

• Taco de Mole

  (3) house-made corn tortilla stuffed with chicken mole, served with Mexican rice and beans

  US$13.25

• Azteca Taco

  chorizo, steak, nopal cactus, queso fresco, serrano pepper, rice

  US$13.95

BURRITOS

• camaron

  (shrimp)

  US$14.50

• pollo

  (chicken)

  US$10.00

• carne azada

  (steak)

  US$11.00

• lengua

  US$11.50

• pastor

  US$10.00

• carnitas

  (pork)

  US$10.00

• chorizo

  (sausage)

  US$10.00

• vegetales

  (vegetables)

  US$10.00

• beef tongue

  US$11.50

HUARACHES

• huitlacoche

  Mexican corn truffle, cheese

  US$10.00

• hongos y espinaca

  wild mushrooms, spinach, spicy cheese

  US$9.50

• el sol chicharron

  pork, cheese, guacmole

  US$10.00

• tinga

  chicken marinated in chipotle sauce

  US$9.00

• al pastor

  US$9.00

• pollo

  US$10.00

• chorizo

  US$9.00

• carne asada

  US$10.50

• mixta

  US$11.00

• lengua

  US$10.95

PLATOS FUERTES

• Camarones a la Diabla

  sauteed shrimps in chipotle adobo sauce served with rice, beans and corn tortillas

  US$16.50

• Brothers Combination

  US Choice Rib Eye Steak, grilled jumbo shrimp, Mexican rice, black beans & salad

  US$25.95

• Carne Asada

  grilled steak, jalapeno with nopal salad (cactus paddle) on top served with rice

  US$16.50

• Solis Molcajete

  molcajete stone filled with skirt steak, chicken breast, jumbo shrimp, chorizo, queso fundido, cactus leaves, pico de gallo, tortillas, guacamole and traditional condiments

  US$35.95

• Fajita el Sol

  carne asada chicken breast, shrimp, chorizo, peppers, onions, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and corn tortillas, served with rice & beans

  US$16.95

• Fajita de Pollo

  chicken breast fajita with peppers, onions, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, served with rice & beans

  US$12.95

• Fajita de Carne

  carne asada fajita with peppers, onions, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and corn tortilla, served with rice & beans

  US$13.95

• Fajita Mixta

  carne asada, chicken breast, shrimp, peppers, onions, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and corn tortillas, served with rice & beans

  US$16.25

• Fajita de Camarones

  shrimp fajita with peppers, onions, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and corn tortillas, served with rice & beans

  US$16.95

• Capitolio *Steak & Enchiladas

  grilled skirt steak cooked to perfection, served with two cheese enchiladas topped with homemade tomatillo and red sauce, served with beans

  US$19.95

• chile relleno

  blistered poblano pepper, Oaxaca cheese, salsa ranchero, sour cream, rice and beans

• Mole Rojo

  chicken, mole poblano sauce served with rice and beans

  US$13.95

• Milanesa de Pollo

  crispy breaded chicken

  US$12.95

• Milanesa de Bistec

  crispy breaded steak

  US$13.95

• Salmon a la Parrilla

  rice, beans and chipotle sauce

  US$16.95

MEXICAN SPECIALTIES

• Shrimp & Chorizo Quesadilla

  grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, shrimp and spicy chorizo, served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo

  US$13.50

• Gordita

  traditional Mexican corn tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicharron, carnitas or tinga (spicy chicken), stuffed with onions, cilantro, cactus salad and fresh cheese

• Beef Enchilada

  braised beef, salsa ranchera and cheese served with rice and beans

  US$13.50

• Chicken Enchilada

  chicken topped with green sauce, cheese, sour cream, onion & cilantro, served with rice & beans

  US$12.50

• Enchilada de Vegetales

  spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, red or green sauce, onions

  US$11.50

• Enchilada de Queso

  three cheese, guacamole, red sauce

  US$11.50

• Enchilada de Mole Rojo

  chicken enchilada topped with red "mole" sauce, cheese & sour cream

  US$13.50

• Enchilada de Camaron

  shrimp, sofrito, cheese, chipotle, creamy sauce

  US$17.50

TORTAS

• Pambazos

  traditional Mexican sandwich stuffed with mashed potatoes, chorizo and dipped in a guajillo chile sauce, queso fresco and sour cream

  US$9.95

• Cubano

  chicken, beef, ham, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, avocado, black beans & mayo

  US$11.00

• Milanesa de Pollo

  crispy breaded chicken, traditional Mexican torta with tomatoes, avocado, mayo, beans, Oaxaca cheese & pickled jalapenos

  US$9.00

• Torta Carne Asada

  Grilled steak, traditional Mexican torta with tomatoes, avocado, mayo, beans, Oaxaca cheese & pickled jalapenos

  US$9.50

• Milanesa de Bistec

  crispy breaded steak, traditional Mexican torta with tomatoes, avocado, mayo, beans, Oaxaca cheese & pickled jalapenos

  US$9.50

• Jamon

  ham, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, avocado, black beans, mayo

  US$8.00

• Hawaiana

  ham, grilled pineapple, chipotle, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, avocado, beans, mayo

  US$9.00

• Chorizo con Huevo

  eggs, spicy chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, cilantro

  US$9.00

• Bistec

  char grilled skirt steak, avocado, tomato, beans, mayo, Oaxaca cheese

  US$9.50

• Carnitas

  slow braised pork, cilantro, onions, Oaxaca cheese, avocado

  US$9.00

• Torta de Pescado

  blackened fish fillet with chipotle coleslaw, avocado

  US$10.00

PORCIONES

• Arroz x Rice

  US$2.50

• Frijoles x Beans

  US$2.50

• Nopales x Cactus Paddle

  US$4.00

• Papas Fritas x French Fries

  US$3.00

• Platanos x Fried Plantain

  US$4.00

• Tortillas

  US$2.00

• Pico de Gallo

  US$2.00

• Crema

  US$1.00

POSTRE

• Flan

  Authentic custard with a crisp caramel topping

  US$6.00

• Tiramisu

  Coffee-flavored layered dessert

  US$6.00