El Sol, 11th Street
17 people recommendvia r/washingtondc18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
El Sol on 11th Street is a Mexican restaurant that many diners recommend as a top option in DC, with a couple calling it their go-to spot. One diner praises it as authentic and reasonably priced, and another highlights the fajitas. A commenter born and raised in Mexico vouches for its authenticity, while a Texan says it is the closest they have found in DC to what they were looking for. The main caveat is that one diner feels it pales next to many Mexican restaurants in Northern Virginia, though it remains their best bet within the district.
Address
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria, 1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/pamm0 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
One diner calls the restaurant really solid and no frills.
- Recommendsu/Phelps1576 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Says it is El Sol and not even close.
- Recommendsu/Newprime1969 in r/washingtondc · May 2024
Calls it pretty legit Mexican food.
- Recommendsu/succulent_flakepiece in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Says it is their go-to.
- Recommendsu/sdub1 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
A Texan recommends it as the closest DC option for a hearty Tex-Mex meal.
- Recommendsu/ScourgeOfWestEnd in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024
A commenter feels the 11th Street location is solid.
- Recommendsu/SelmermarkV in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024taste
One diner raised in Mexico vouches for it as the most authentic and reasonably priced.
- Recommendsu/etheldore in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024value
Prefers El Sol nearby, calling it cheaper and better.
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- Recommendsu/Vazmanian_Devil in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Came to recommend the same.
- Recommendsu/anony1119 in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024
Simply recommends El Sol.
- Recommendsu/Leochan9999 in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024
Calls El Sol, Mezcalero's sister restaurant, bomb.
- Recommendsu/SquareFuture3491 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026
A commenter suggests El Sol on 11th Street for a great Mexican dinner nearby.
- Mixedu/Fun_Water1862 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
One diner calls it the district's best bet but says it pales next to many NoVa Mexican spots.
- Recommendsu/Disastrous-Bluebird4 in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024
A commenter says you will never go wrong with El Sol.
- Recommendsu/jmac78 in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024
A commenter who lived in Arizona for over 20 years recommends trying El Sol off 11th and N Street NW.
- Recommendsu/f8Negative in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024
Names El Sol as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Better_Vehicle7688 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Agrees with the El Sol recommendation.
- Recommendsu/NarwhalIll9523 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Names El Sol on 11th in NW.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.