Sol Agave Brings Polished Mexican Dining to Salt Lake City

What the public feedback shows

Sol Agave has a 4.9 Google rating across 6905 reviews, an unusually strong mark for a busy Salt Lake City restaurant. The comments are fairly consistent. Diners describe polished Mexican dining, an attractive room and attentive service, but not a place that feels overly formal. Several reviewers found it intimate and fancy enough for a birthday. One was just as comfortable eating alone at the bar.

It seems to work for different kinds of visits, too. One reviewer easily made a reservation for a party of 13, while another arrived without mentioning a reservation and was seated right away. Demand does not appear limited to weekends. One guest found the restaurant busy on a Monday night.

Food and drink highlights

Butter Cake comes up as the clearest recommendation. Multiple diners made a point of saving room for it, calling it sweet, decadent and so large that finishing it was difficult. After a full meal, sharing looks like the practical move.

The praise goes well beyond dessert. Short rib taquitos drew particularly strong comments, including from one diner who thought they could serve as a meal instead of merely an appetizer. Calamari, tacos del mar and sugar cane filet also received enthusiastic mentions. Another reviewer singled out tender pork served with a flavorful verde sauce.

Drinks fare well in the reviews. The grilled piña margarita was specifically recommended, while another diner visiting for a celebration described the drinks overall as very good. Presentation gets noticed as well, especially in comments about the sugar cane filet.

Service and atmosphere

Across the available feedback, service is one of Sol Agave’s steadiest strengths. Reviewers call the servers knowledgeable and attentive, with quick table checks that do not feel intrusive. Staff also earned praise for answering menu questions and giving detailed explanations of the dishes.

One diner said the menu was easy to navigate with food allergies. That is useful feedback, though not a guarantee for every dietary need. Guests with allergies should still confirm ingredients and preparation directly with the restaurant.

Comments repeatedly describe the dining room as beautiful, warm and welcoming. It lands somewhere between lively and refined, which appears to suit birthdays, date nights and larger gatherings. The bar also worked for a solo traveler. Food arrived promptly, and the bartending remained attentive even with a busy room.

Bottom line

Based on its public rating and diner reviews, Sol Agave looks like a dependable mid-range choice for Mexican food in Salt Lake City. The draw is straightforward: engaged service, a setting that works for celebrations and a menu with several memorable options. Butter Cake is the consensus finish.

Arrival logistics are the main caution. In one otherwise glowing review, valet parking was the lone exception to an excellent visit. Sol Agave can also fill up on a Monday, so groups and diners planning special occasions may want reservations. Taken together, the public feedback presents a polished, energetic restaurant that performs especially well when dinner is supposed to feel like an occasion.