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Sol y Sombra's signature Paella - Sol Y Sombra, Cathedral City, CA

Sol Y Sombra

4.4
4.4
469 Reviews
$31 to $50
Traditional Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
Sol Y Sombra restaurant offers up a true taste of the desert! Located inside The NEW Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, our tapas-style menu that celebrates the Coachella Valley’s agricultural roots, lacing Spanish-inspired dishes with citrus, dates, chilies and other locally-grown ingredients. Paella fans can sample several versions of the signature Spanish dish, ranging from traditional to vegetarian.

Our team's mixologists can create custom drinks with the freshest ingredients and top-shelf spirits. Rounding out the beverage offerings is an excellent selection of Spanish and California wines -- plus, one of the desert's best tequila lists!

To make the most of your dining experience, come hungry and bring friends so you can try everything!

*a 20% auto gratuity will be added to parties of 5 guests or more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–17:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 864-1177
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Felix
  • Area
    Cathedral City
  • Cross Street
    Cree Road and Carrey Road
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Public Transportation Line #1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 469 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sol Y Sombra offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service," deliciously unique cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. The trendy interior and phenomenal paella, particularly the seafood and vegetarian options, are standout features. While there have been some service challenges, the attentive staff and flavorful tapas make it a local favorite.

469 Reviews
  1. Stacey

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely amazing experience at Sol Y Sombra! Our group of six decided to sample a variety of tapas—I think we might have ordered the entire menu—and every single dish was fantastic. The flavors were incredible, and each plate was a work of art. The staff was absolutely outstanding— Super friendly, and knowledgeable. And the chef? Wow! Her talent truly shines in every dish. I can’t say enough about this place. The atmosphere, the food, the service—everything was perfection. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable hidden gem of a dining experience.

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  2. Joey

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I had a lovely first dinner at Sol y Sombra on a quiet weekday evening. The ambience was spectacular and we sat in front of a roaring fireplace as we enjoyed many many tapas plates and shared the paella. We were thrilled that bottles of wine were on special for 1/2 off that evening. The service was lovely. Our only criticism was that they placed a large group of six plus people in the same room, directly next to us, despite there being an empty adjacent room next to us and us having two different servers. It just made our conversation more difficult as everything became much noisier in the room.

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  3. Alisha

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience overall. The garlic shrimp tapas and the cucumber tomato salad were both exceptional. They were changing menus so the only entree options were paella, even though the menu listed steak and fish. The seafood paella was ok, but I wouldn't order it again. The chicken empanadas were also ok. Dessert was like a beignet with chocolate drizzle. There were 5 pieces so we took 3 home for breakfast. Wait staff was great

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  4. Don

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here. Delicious food great service very nice place. We will be back.

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  5. Joseph

    San Francisco

    102 reviews

    2.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my fifth time here, and always had a great experience UNTIL today. My two friends ordered Paella and I ordered the Branzino. We know their fantastic paella takes 40 minutes to cook..and they’re up front about it. After waiting 30 minutes two paella arrived, my brazino did not. It was not until then I was told they were out of branzino. They offered to comp any dish I wanted, but they have a limited entree which is mostly paella….which we didn’t want to wait 30 -40 minutes. Also we wanted coffee, but their expresso machine is broken. Again, always had great experience at this place, but I do hope they can revisit their service and make this a great restaurant that it deserves

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  6. BaroloJen

    Palm Springs

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Cecilia-she was amazing. Our paella was wonderful and they have a great wine list and tasty sangria. The Basque cheesecake was really creamy and good. We sat outside by a water feature. Just lovely. This is a local gem that you must try! Really nice staff and super enjoyable experience.

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  7. Sunshine

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They Ambience was nice and quiet. It started off well. The appetizers were good. We got to the main course, which was what I came for. The seafood Paella. I was disappointed. The rice was undercooked and the flavor was underwhelming. I was really looking forward to it but unfortunately for the price it was definitely not worth the $165 dinner I paid for.

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  8. HHKB

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to have dinner. Food is good, we’ll go back. Not easy to find, but worth it!

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  9. Deborah

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Phenomenal paella. Tried vegetarian and seafood. Definitely going back.

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  10. juli

    Columbus

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quiet outdoor dining space. Great service and good food.

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Sol Y Sombra is rated 4.4 stars by 469 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Sol Y Sombra

67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-6405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cree Road and Carrey Road
  • Area
    Cathedral City
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–17:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Public Transportation Line #1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Felix
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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