{"id":15081,"date":"2014-02-04T11:34:46","date_gmt":"2014-02-04T19:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=15081"},"modified":"2020-04-14T09:36:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T16:36:27","slug":"solitas-tacos-and-margaritas-oh-yeah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/solitas-tacos-and-margaritas-oh-yeah\/","title":{"rendered":"Solita’s Tacos and Margaritas – Oh Yeah!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The success of SOL Cocina in Newport Beach has spawned a sister restaurant solita Tacos\u00a0& Margaritas<\/b>\u00a0<\/a>at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. And we couldn’t be happier. In SoCal, you can never have too many Mexican restaurants – tasteful, high quality ones that is.<\/p>\n

With a distinctive menu centered around a custom wood fire grill, Solita’s is a simple, sophisticated neighborhood Mexican restaurant inspired by the best of Executive Chef Deborah Schneider’s and partners’ travels through Baja California and Mexico. Like SOL, diners can expect fresh ingredients, big flavors and seasonally changing menus with Solita’s personality expressed in its unique look and menu.<\/p>\n

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\nI could make a meal of Solita’s housemade chips, guacamole and trio of salsas and their\u00a0Yellowtail Ceviche Tropicale <\/strong>($10.50): diced fresh Gulf of California yellowtail tossed with fresh-squeezed lime juice, serrano chiles, cucumber, diced tropical fruits, salsa fresca, and avocado, it is the perfect balance of tart citrus and sweet tropical fruit. The fresh cubes of luscious yellowtail is cured by the lemon and offset beautifully by the salsa fresca and buttery avocado.\u00a0Guacamole Solita is fresh made guacamole presented beautifully in a fried tortilla bowl, topped with diced mango, tomato, onion, serrano chile, and cilantro. Akin to SOL’s Naked Guacamole which I’ve had on many occasions, the guacamole is creamy, yet chunky enough to fully appreciate the buttery fruit of the avocado and Solita’s mango twist imparts a delightfully sweet touch.<\/p>\n

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\nBut you cannot leave without ordering the Elote<\/em><\/strong>! While steak and fish sizzle on the custom oak-fired Santa Maria-type grill that’s the heart of the restaurant, the superstar\u00a0from the grill is the \u00a0humble corn elote<\/em>, an ear of super flavorful Mexican yellow corn ($3.50) roasted and grilled with butter, chipotle salsa, California chiles, and cotija cheese. A tip from my friend, Priscilla at Orange Coast Magazine<\/a>: “Say yes when the server offers to cut the kernels from the cob, and combine some in a tortilla with the wood-grilled exotic mushrooms with poblano chiles and crema ($12.50). That tortilla\u2019s special, too; for Solita and for SOL, they\u2019re custom-made with fresh masa by Santa Ana\u2019s venerable El Metate.”<\/p>\n

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Add their Skinny margarita (my usual) or the house Margarita or the Horchata margarita and you’re good to go!\u00a0\u201cSolita<\/b>\u00a0is a concept that is rooted in two of the things we love most about Mexico:\u00a0tacos\u00a0and margaritas,\u201d said Rich Howland, Operating Partner of\u00a0solita Tacos\u00a0& Margaritas<\/b>. \u201cMy partners and I wanted to open the kind of neighborhood Mexican restaurant we all wished we had near our homes – a place that combines the distinct elements of Baja and presents them in a relaxed, casual setting.\u201d\u00a0Solita’s features only fresh fruit-based, agave-sweetened margaritas made with 100% blue agave tequilas, recipes are made in-house with fresh citrus juices and contain no HFCS, preservatives or coloring. Like SOL,\u00a0solita’s <\/b>also offers\u00a0an extensive selection of artisan, premium and ultra premium tequilas. You would expect that of a restaurant whose decor includes a brilliant glass wall of back-lit agave plants!<\/p>\n

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The Solita House Margarita is made with 100% blue agave Agavales blanco shaken with house made sweet & sour, a splash of fresh orange juice and Triple Sec. Frozen or on the rocks, all their traditional and fruit margaritas are distinguished by the perfectly balanced house made sweet & sour. The Solita Skinny Margarita ($9.00) is made with Agavales blanco tequila shaken with fresh lime juice, a touch of agave nectar, and a splash of soda water – very refreshing on the palate and easier on the waistline. Next visit, I’m trying\u00a0one of their Farmer\u2019s Market Margaritas made with fresh juices, fruits, herbs and vegetables.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Beverage director Colin Pflugradt has created a bevy of fresh ingredient margaritas<\/p>\n

Several of my friends favor the Horchata Cocktail (shown above): house made horchata served on the rocks with Agavales blanco tequila, 1921 Crema, and a touch of cinnamon, it’s like having a liquid ice-cream filled churro! All Solita’s margaritas are served in pint glasses and priced around $10.00.<\/p>\n

The open, oak-fired Santa Maria-type grill and smoker at the heart the restaurant is the inspiration for Executive Chef Deborah Schneider\u2019s unique take on familiar Mexican favorites such as tacos, carne asada, oak-roasted chipotle chicken, wood-grilled wild fish and more\u2014all created with premium fresh ingredients and served with delicious hand-made salsas. If you arrive at Solita’s expecting the typical beans and rice combination dinners, you won’t find it \u00a0here. However, diners who are vegan or gluten-free will be particularly happy as there are more than 30 vegan, vegetarian and wheat-free items on the menu.<\/p>\n

BONUS! Beverage director, Colin Pflugradt has shared his Skinny Margarita recipe with us!<\/p>\n

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Solita\u2019s Skinny Margarita<\/div>\n\t\t
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Prep Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\tNo liqueur or sweet & sour to add unwanted calories - this is a refreshing, citrus-forward margarita that you'll love!<\/em>\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 1<\/span> large or 2 regular-sized drinks<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 \u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tounces<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tblanco tequila<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 \u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tounces<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfresh lime juice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 \u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tounces<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tagave nectar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tor to taste<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSplash of soda<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Instructions<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Combine in mixing glass; shake vigorously. Serve on the rocks, with or without salt rim.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Recipe Notes<\/div>\n\t\t

      Recipe by Colin Pflugradt.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Solita Tacos & Margaritas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Bella Terra Center<\/p>\n

      7631 Edinger Ave.<\/p>\n

      Huntington Beach, CA<\/p>\n

      714. 894.2792<\/p>\n

      solitatacos.com<\/a><\/p>\n

      Serving lunch and dinner daily.<\/p>\n

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