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Help us make it rightGuillermo Castro, chef/owner is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico. He received his bachelor of arts in architecture but has a passion for cooking. He has been in restaurant management in Birmingham for 14 years. Prior to opening Sol y Luna with partner Daniel Rubio, Castro was associated with the Merritt House, Ruth's Chris Steak House and Dexter's Chase Lake. He also worked in Atlanta for Nava...
Located in the Lakeview area near Forest Lake, Sol Y Luna offers an elegant version of Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices. Step into this upscale Mexican cantina where modern art adorns the pastel-colored walls. The menu features tapas as well as very authentic seafood, chicken, and beef dishes. In addition, there is an extensive tequila list to choose from.
Sol y Luna continues to charm diners with its intimate dining room and colorful Mexican tapas. We always start with the sampler of house-made chips (plantain, sweet potato and red chile vinegar potato chips) with fresh chunky guacamole. Move on to chicken chilaquiles or red chile crab meat enchiladas. The Mojo will serve two with red snapper and shrimp in a garlic and wine-laced broth. Beef...
Sol y Luna chef-owner Guillermo Castro creates generously portioned Mexican tapas with contrasting colors, vibrant flavors and sumptuous textures. Shrimp cocktail comes in a martini glass rimmed with salt and surrounded by red and white house-made chips; the glass is loaded to the brim with shrimp, ripe tomato chunks, onion, salsa and topped with avocado slices. A torta de carnitas is a...
I loved this place from the tapas to the tequilas. I guess ultimately it could not survive Chef Castro's passing though it hung on for a long time. RIP Guillermo.
I can’t get enough of your martinis, they are strangely overwhelming in flavor but relaxing at the same time. The meals are so-so but the freshness that they have are undeniable.
I have been to Sol Y Luna three times now and have loved everything I ordered there! The atmosphere and decor, the layout of the restaurant and the back patio area, and the great variety of options on the menu and yummy drinks all add up to possibly the MOST artistic and authentically designed south american/latino restaurant in town.
This place was such a surprise! It's unlike any Spanish/Mexican place I've ever eaten at. The food is excellent and well-prepared. A friend and I enjoyed sharing the Tapas. We ordered 3. The shrimp are large and very fresh...the sauces are incredible. Loved it!
Best mexican food I've had in the U.S. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Kid friendly too. Manager greated us at our table and made ys feel right at home. Would definately recommend to anyone in for a good time. Watch the heat the food was Hot Hot Hot! Even the mild was too spicy for my wife...
Sol Y Luna can be found at 7th Ave S 2811. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Birmingham there are 268 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.
Sol Y Luna was founded in 1998, and is located at 2811 7th Ave S in Birmingham.
Snacking is a Hispanic traditional way of life, a continual feast. Sol y Luna carries not only the flavors, but also the celebration of eating in an unrestricted, ungoverned way. Guillermo Castro, chef/owner of Sol y Luna, serves authentic, delicious Mexican tapas in a casual, yet contemporary atmosphere on historic 7th Avenue in the Lakeview District.
Located in the Lakeview area near Forest Lake, Sol Y Luna offers an elegant version of Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices. Step into this upscale Mexican cantina where modern art adorns the pastel-colored walls. The menu features tapas as well as very authentic seafood, chicken, and beef dishes. In addition, there is an extensive tequila list to choose from.
Enjoy casual sophistication featuring Authentic Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Sol y Luna has a tequila and tapas bar.
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