Your Go-To Spot for Memorable Meals in Redwood City
Whether you're unwinding after a long week, celebrating something special, or hosting a business dinner, Quinto Sol brings people together over rich, authentic Mexican food and warm, welcoming service.
Why customers choose us
What makes Quinto Sol stand out
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Reliable Spot for Special Occasions
Customers return to Quinto Sol when they need a dependable setting for celebrations and milestone moments. The consistent quality of food, service, and atmosphere makes it a trusted choice whether marking a birthday or a meaningful evening out.
“Whether we're celebrating something special (like a birthday) or just unwinding after a long week, this is always our go-to spot.”
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Flexible Venue for Any Group
Customers hire Quinto Sol when they need one space that can accommodate a business meeting, a romantic dinner, or a group gathering. The restaurant's distinct seating areas let customers shape the experience to fit their occasion.
“This space works for business, dinner dates, and small groups.”
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Pre-Show Dinner Destination
Quinto Sol fills the need for a satisfying, well-rounded meal before an evening event, offering a welcoming ambience, strong margaritas, and a menu with enough variety to please a full table. Its location and parking availability make the logistics easy.
“Great place to have dinner in Redwood City before a show.”
What customers love most
Consistently praised by reviewers
Mole dishes
“Mole Poblano was rich and slightly spicy perfect for me with Spanish rice and beans.”
Authentic Mexican food
“The food was absolutely delicious and authentically Mexican.”
Margaritas
“the margaritas are perfectly balanced—the kind you look forward to all week.”
Warm, attentive service
“Our server was polite, friendly and attentive.”
Versatile seating for different occasions
“This space works for business, dinner dates, and small groups.”
Flan dessert
“Do save room for dessert, I dream about the flan!”
Nachos and beans
“the nachos here are the best. The beans alone deserve their own shoutout—rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care.”
Distinctive atmosphere
“it wasn't just the food, but the atmosphere as well.”
The little things that matter
Beyond expectations
Mole Worth Talking About
Multiple dishes — Mole Poblano, Mole Enchiladas, Veg Mole — carry a house mole that guests return for repeatedly and mention unprompted. It reads less like a menu item and more like a signature the kitchen takes genuine pride in.
Margaritas That Feel Intentional
Guests notice the margaritas are well-balanced and generously made, with flavor variations like a sweet-and-spicy Picante option that show the bar program has been thought through rather than treated as an afterthought.
A Room That Adapts to the Occasion
The layout naturally accommodates different needs — a central area for business gatherings, a quieter back booth for dates, and front seating for groups — so guests feel the space is working for them rather than against them.
Warm, Attentive Service
Across multiple visits and visit types, guests consistently describe staff as polite, friendly, and welcoming. The warmth feels personal rather than procedural, and it holds up whether the restaurant is busy or quiet.
Desserts That Linger in the Memory
The flan in particular earns the kind of praise — guests say they dream about it — that suggests it's treated as a genuine course rather than a perfunctory menu addition.
Reliable Takeout That Doesn't Cut Corners
Even during slower periods, long-time regulars note that the takeout experience matched the in-restaurant standard — a consistency that builds the kind of trust that turns occasional diners into weekly visitors.
Sides and Accompaniments Made With Care
Details like richly flavored beans, vibrant fresh salads, and house salsas receive specific praise rather than being overlooked. Guests notice when supporting elements are treated with the same care as the main dishes.
A Setting That Feels Like a Destination
Guests describe the atmosphere as upscale yet welcoming, with a distinctive environment that makes Quinto Sol feel like a place worth planning around — whether for a pre-show dinner, a birthday, or simply a well-earned end to a long week.
Tips for your first visit
Make the most of your visit
Make a Reservation
The restaurant gets very popular and crowded, so booking ahead is strongly suggested to avoid a wait.
Try the Mole
Multiple diners highlight the mole — whether in enchiladas, as Mole Poblano, or the vegetarian version — as a standout dish worth ordering.
Save Room for Dessert
The flan is memorable enough that at least one regular dreams about it, so leave space after your main course.
Pick Your Seat Wisely
The dining room offers distinct seating areas suited to different occasions — center tables for business, back booths for dates, and front seating for groups.
Parking Is Nearby
Plenty of parking is available in the area, so getting to the restaurant is straightforward even on a busy night.
Takeout Is Reliable
If you can't dine in, the takeout option maintains the same quality you'd expect from a sit-down visit.
More reasons to visit
There's always more to love
Convenient Pre-Show Dining
“Great place to have dinner in Redwood City before a show.”
Ample Nearby Parking
“Plenty of parking nearby.”
Fresh, Vibrant Salads
“Lately, I've also been ordering the Ensalada Mixta, and it's just as impressive—fresh, vibrant, and anything but an afterthought.”
Flavourful Salsas
“their salsa's are divine, and the peppers in their dishes are mouthwatering.”
Reliable Takeout
“even during those quieter days, their takeout never missed.”
Worth the Price for Quality
“it is definitely upscale Mexican food, but the quality is worth the price.”