Sol Y Sombra

Sol Y Sombra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Fred VIP

   Los Angeles37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This hidden gem in Cathedral City surprised me with the blending of this historic adobe amongst the mid-century vibe of the hotel. Ever more surprising was the creativity of the chef with the amazing tapas selection (you must try the generously sized empanadas and deviled eggs), However, your visit here must include one of the three featured paella dishes. The staff was cordial and attentive, but most impressive was watching the executive chef delivery her creations to your table with a big smile. We will definitely be back for more.
   

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   Anna

   Denver6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The paella is worth the wait! And the cocktails are very expertly crafted. Highly recommend checking this place out!
   

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   Eric VIP

   Portland5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The tapas we tried were very delicious. The paella was pretty good. The rice was cooked properly, the meat and seafood were good. It wasn't as well seasoned as I would have hoped. It was oddly missing saffron. The service was very good. Overall a very enjoyable evening.
   

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   Bruce VIP

   San Diego6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food with fabulous service. Worth finding it in its semi-remote location.
   

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   Rachel

   Palm Springs14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Went back after a long interval to find both food and service were as good as remembered. Had 3 tapas, potatoes brava, brussel sprouts with sausage, and really tasty dates. All 3 were good and more than enough for 4. Followed with the mixed paella. The large size is plenty for 4. Prices felt very fair …the big paella split 4 ways is a modest main course item.
   

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   Melanie VIP

   Calgary32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food in an atmospheric setting beside the fireplace. Live music wafting in from the poolside patio. Shared appetizers: chicken, croquettes, patatas bravas. Spanish wine. Daniel our server was attentive and helpful. A hidden gem. Will come back.
   

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   Shiela VIP

   Palm Springs214 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Authentic Spanish food. Great service and great food. DOrdered a lot of Tapas items, as Paella takes 40 minutes, which tells me this is authentic and fresh!
   

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   Mary

   Minneapolis72 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The ambiance varies depending on where you are seated. Outside is nice, inside has two dining rooms of which one has great ambiance with décor, a fireplace, etc, the other is much less inviting. The service was great, our server was knowledgeable, gave us just the right amount of attention, and even gave us the history of the building. The food was variable. The seafood paella has excellent quality seafood. Some reviewers have mentioned the amount of seafood being sparse, but we would gladly trade off a little less quantity for great quality. The rice was crisped on the sides, but not on the bottom, so not truly authentic. The empanada are about 80% corn masa, 20% filling, which is very sparse on the filling. Also, this makes them a very heavy entrée without a ton of taste. We would not order these again.
   

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   Dick VIP

   Minneapolis4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The restaurant unexpectedly had to close but failed to notify those with reservations through Open Table.
   

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    Skip

    Minneapolis40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great experience! Amazing tapas and service was excellent. Live music was really good too!
    

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