Quinto Sol

Stopped by for a quick drink before heading over to the movies. It was pretty busy for a Saturday, Michael at the entrance was very welcoming and guided us our bar seats. Our cocktails were all a 10/10, it's a shame we didn't have time for some bites but that gives us a reason to be back.

If you're in the mood for Mexican food, this place might satisfy the craving, but it feels like a restaurant past its prime. I noticed the restaurant tends to attract families or older diners, likely influenced by the higher menu prices.There's usually a short wait to get seated, but the bar is available if you'd like to grab a drink while waiting. The service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant has a lively, electric vibe. However, there's a second-floor area that seems to have fallen out of use, which adds to the sense of decline.The menu is extensive, and portions are generous, but unfortunately, the prices feel steep for what you get. Quantity doesn't make up for the lack of quality.Besides getting guac and margarita, we ordered the Al Sol, which featured half mole, half guajillo. The mole was decent, but the guajillo had an odd resemblance to Indian butter chicken, which was disappointing. The chicken itself was dry. The tomatillo dish--lean pork pieces braised in a tangy green sauce with roasted tomatillos, shallots, onion, and cilantro--was just average.Overall, the experience left me underwhelmed. While the service and ambiance had redeeming qualities, the food and value didn't meet expectations.

We went to Quinto Sol for a team event.1. Ambience is 5 star and specially there was a musician on the upper balcony who was playing out of the world saxophone.2. Food was good but average not extraordinary. The Avacado Guacamole can be better. It was not the typical green you see and again I may be off in quality wise but it was ok in taste.3. Hot Salsa needs to be hotter !4. Veg Quesidillas were good.5. Server and Waiter both were very good.6. One star is only taken of for quality of food which could be a notch tastier and spicier.

We visited Quinto Sol for dinner on a Wednesday, having made a reservation for our party of 8. The interior was very spacious and decorated with star-shaped light fixtures, a large Mexican flag, and a tree wrapped in sting lights. The ambiance was casual but festive. For drinks, I got a Lemonade, which was pretty standard, but they had an entire Margarita Menu. My friends said the Margaritas were excellent, especially the X-Rated. We got two orders of Guacamole Fresco for the table, which was so good. It came with a large basket of tortilla chips, and had the perfect consistency. For my entree, I got the Chicken Enchiladas Al Sol. Unfortunately, this just wasn't very good. The enchiladas had two sauces - half mole and half guajillo. The guajillo was the better of the two, but neither could compensate for how dry the chicken was. The portion size was generous, but I only finished half the dish, because I just wasn't loving it. I would probably stick to just drinks and snacks next time. Fast and friendly service though!

This is one of our favorite Mexican Restaurants every time we get together in San Mateo. It's in Redwood city. The only thing negative about this place is to find a parking space. Most of the street parkings are closed off due to being worked on. I had to park 2 long blocks away and walk in the cold and light rain LOL.Anyhow, the restaurant is nice, high ceiling and quite big. The hosts are quite pleasant and helpful. We had to wait for all members of our party showed up to be seated even with reservation. The place is quite noisy from birthday parties to just plain get together like ourselves.The appetizers are quite tasty, we liked the nachos, guacamole, very rich and filling. The chips are light and crispy with 3 dipping salsa dishes. My Margarita was quite good although they only offer on rocks and not blended. Let me warn you, the dinner plates are very big, if you have the appetizer, it's better to order a la cart instead of the whole combo plates of any kind. You'll be taking some home for lunch the next day.I ordered the fish taco plate, the fish wasn't breaded fried, not crispy like some other restaurants, but with all the veggies, quite tasty and no fish smell. The rice and beans were great, but it's big so I took the rest home for lunch.Everyone in my family ordered different plates and they're all huge and delicious from wet burritos, shrimps, salads, etc.The prices are a little high, average $30 a plate, but for the restaurants atmosphere, the area, I think it's reasonable. The important thing is the service is attentive, fast, pleasant and the foods are excellent, except the walk back to our cars on the street.I've been here twice and I do like it. We'll always come here if Mexican food is desired.

After several visits to Quinto Sol, the overall consensus is the food is not that great with a few exceptions. Most items I've tried are pretty bland and lack flavoring. Most often a little added salt goes a long way but for the prices that you pay, you expect better flavor. Portions sizes are average.Now for the good stuff. The sopa azteca is very good and hearty, but the real stand out is the fish ceviche. It is consistently good, and while it lacks a little spice (for most of my friends) it's perfect for someone like me who likes a little kick without being overwhelming.The service is pretty good most days, but can be a little lacking when the place is very busy (like during summer downtown events).

I have been here twice. Once when the summer concert was happening right opposite and you got to hear the lovely music ( it was the 70s songs) Sit outside if the weather permits. The portions are huge and the second time I directly had the main course. Friendly staff and prompt service. I had the Pedroni the second time around and it was absolutely delicious. The margarita glasses are huge. So if you are not driving this is the place to go drinking in Redwood City.

Date: Saturday, October 12th, 2023Time: 6pmMeal: DinnerParty of: 8 adults, 2 childrenWhat: Birthday Celebration*Guacamole Fresco: Gently crushed avocado blended with kosher salt, green onion, cilantro, and lime juice mixed to perfection, Topped with fresh tomato ($15) x2*Ceviche DE Pescado: Bite-sized fresh white fish marinated in lime juice, our special blend of herbs and spices and cooked by its own delicate juices ($17) x2*Single tacos: Pulled Chicken, Rajas + Corn, Pulled Beef, Tomatillo Style (Pork) ($9) x2*Elote Asado: Mexican Corn on the Cob, Topped with crema, Cotija cheese blend and chile powder ($7)*BURRITOS: Served with rice, beans and melted cheese, Your choice of pulled beef, chicken, pork or delicate raw vegetables - Chipotle: A smoky and spicy sauce made from sundried chipotle peppers, spices and tomatillos ($24)*ENCHILADAS: Served with rice, beans and melted cheese, Your choice of pulled beef, chicken, pork, cheese or spinach & cheese - Roja: Robust tomato sauce ($24)*Bistec Ranchero: Strips of prime steak, bell peppers, cilantro, herbs, potato and a tomato sauce create this simple yet robust country-style dish from Sonora, Mexico ($28)*Milanesa: Lightly breaded and seasoned prime Arrachera steak cooked to a golden brown and served with guacamole ($29)*Carne Asada: Prime cut Arrachera steak perfectly cooked with sautéed onions ($28) x2*Vanilla Flan ($8)*Chocolate Flan ($8)*Casa Noble Margarita ($18) x3*Clase Azul Margarita ($29)*Hija de tu Madre ($17)*X Rated Margarita ($15) x2*Ilegal Mezcal Reposado ($17) x4*Draft Sculpin ($8) x2*Draft Modelo Especial ($8) x2*Taylor Fladgate 20yr Tawny ($13)*Mexican Coca Cola ($5) x3*Open Liquor ($13) x1, ($30) x1After having a few HH drinks, I met up with some friends for a bday celebration! (Not mine, a friend of mine.) To be honest, when I drink, I normally don't eat that much. (I guess my meals turn into liquid ones?) So I can't comment much on the food. But the drinks were delish! I have no idea what the open liquor beverages were. Probably just pours of tequila would be my guess.This was a great place for the kiddies as they enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa along with the guac. They of course also nibbled on some other things we ordered.Service was awesome. The atmosphere is bustling so it was fun to drink, talk, eat, catch up. We were definitely a drinking table. The server kept the beverages flowing which was nice. And recommended tequilas as we were not that versed in that type of liquor. Well, at least I am not.Fun spot for a bday dinner!

From the minute we walked in the door (15 minutes early), we felt welcome and were treated very well. Our server Herman was phenomenal! He was very engaging, and you could feel he loved his job! In fact everyone seemed happy working there. Now on to the food! Oh My Goodness! Everything was delicious, and had a unique taste, even something as basic as the chips and salsa! I had the enchiladas with mole' sauce and it was so good that I wished I had ordered two! I also had the best margarita ever! The perfect mixture of everything, Bust margarita I've ever had! It was comfortable and cozy. We can't wait to get back there again!

I ordered the chicken enchiladas and chicken taco. The meat was dry and tasteless. The flour tortilla ripped before I could even take a bite. Food needs flavor and improvement. Quality did not match the price. Was not impressed