Sol Mexican Restaurant, Elk Grove

The yellow and blue walls at Sol Mexican Restaurant showcase a festive collection of artistic metalwork and desert-themed sculptures, which evoke a festive, welcoming energy. Founded by the Gonzalez family, the eatery demonstrates a commitment to Mexican flavors by tempting diners with a menu of traditional, home-style cooking. In addition to making fiery salsas in-house and toasting each tortilla chip with a hyper-focused magnifying glass, the chefs show their fondness for the time-honored classics by glazing enchiladas with a complex, spicy-sweet mole sauce, slow-roasting marinated pork in a signature blend of seasonings, and stuffing tacos with everything from carnitas to carne asada.