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Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine


4.5 of 5 stars 43 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Caribbean
  • 732 4TH St, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • (415) 451-4765

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5 of 5 stars
Marcos_PR   9 contributions
Merced, CA
Jan 3, 2010 New

Terrific food, like my Mom used to make. An authentic "criollo" feel to the place. more

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5 of 5 stars
MommieMia   9 contributions
Franklin
Oct 31, 2009

I went there tonight with a friend and my young child. We had 1 plate each. She had the daily special-whole Tilapia and I had the smal protion of Bistec Encelbollado. I had not eaten Puerto Rican before, so I didn't know what to expect. It was not overly spicey at all, the black beans and rice were nicely flavored,... more

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4 of 5 stars
RoamCat   29 contributions
Rome,Georgia
Oct 12, 2009

Food is terrific. Seating is very poor but food makes it worth the inconvenience. more

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4 of 5 stars
Rather_Selective   9 contributions
Northern California
Sep 9, 2009

When the chain (two stores) opened it was and immediate success, well deserved. I like the food, the service is average to above average and the ambiance is controlled chaos. The decor is uber hip with style. The trick is to get in without a line and i don't know when that is, but it's not when I'm there. If... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 8, 2009

Fun community tables, noisy, and great Puerto Rican food! Well worth a drive. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 20, 2009

Love the vegetarian combo and sweet plantains! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 16, 2009

Absolutely fabulous. Pollo al horno with garlic plantains is standard. The mariquitas are a crispy, salty and light side. Delicioso! more

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5 of 5 stars
ZippyMe   1 contribution
San Rafael
Feb 27, 2009

Sol Food is great. Open a couple of years, it seems to be getting better all the time. They've added a daily specials to their core menu. Everything I have had there is delicious, and you get exposed to tastes that you don't find elsewhere. The atmosphere is also quite fun, and the people who eat there seem ready to... more

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4 of 5 stars
RyanMarin   12 contributions
Feb 3, 2009

It rocks. Authentic puerto rican fare. Only shortcoming is no alchohol. more

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4 of 5 stars
OliverinDC   40 contributions
Sep 8, 2008

Love this Puerto Rican restaurant. It's set-up downhome, family-style-like decor with images of the old island. Pretty authentic menu. I usually order the chuletas and oh my god, dipped in their hot sauce (which I've bought for $10 a bottle), it is so savory. And black beans over rice. And you can't go wrong with sweet plantains. Even their citrusy... more

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Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine Address

732 4TH St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel: (415) 451-4765
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.