Nuevo Sol - Permanently Closed

Small place on San Pablo just south of Gilman. Very clean, even has a small patio out back. Food was very good and prepared quickly. Had a bacon/eggs breakfast and some chilaquiles. Staff was polite, maybe could have been more attentive, but overall was a great place to eat. There was a lot to choose from and some very interesting special dishes added to the menu.

This place might be my new spot for some really good Mexican food. Had the huevos con chorizo and it was delicious. Their salsas were on point and the service was super friendly. They also had a really nice patio seating in the back.

Amazing! The spicy chilaquiles were fantastic. Tasty with enough spice to make your nose run. The micheladas were on point and the veggie hash and chorizo potato pancakes hit the spot. Highly recommend this gem!

You can definitely tell they make the food when ordered. The ingredients are fresh and good quality. I got the chilaquiles with both green and red salsas (they’re mixed so the end result is a orangey salsa). They were so good it felt like a home made breakfast! Their back patio is nice and quiet. It’s kid-friendly and dog-friendly. They were about 5 dogs and 3 kids in the patio. Will definitely come again!

Love the patio seating!!! Whoever took our order and served us were so friendly!! (Sorry, we did not get your names.) My partner and I have gone twice, and loved both visits. This past visit we got a chicken fajitas plate and huevos rancheros. They are very willing to do substitutions! Everything tastes fresh and well-seasoned.

Great food but pretty small menu. Would love to see breakfast tacos! Enjoyed the chorizo and eggs.

Amazing brunch spot! Highly recommend the spicy chilaquiles and the sopes with shredded chicken.

This place just opened, and they’ve got the best steak tacos I’ve had outside of Mexico. The patio is super cute too.

My best friend and I got together for brunch and wanted to check out Nuevo Sol after seeing the high ratings! Considering I live nearby, I'm surprised I'd never seen this restaurant. After dining here, I'm already looking forward to coming back with others! The restaurant is comfortable in size with several tables inside as well as in their back patio--the patio is the way to go! When we entered, we were greeted with smiles and recommendations which was appreciated. You order and pay at the counter and your food is brought to you, items such as utensils and water are self-serve. The aroma of the food being cooked circulates through air and our meals were delivered quickly. Nuevo Sol's menu is impressive with hearty American and Mexican breakfast and lunch items. For the items, prices are affordable. Myself and my friend had the Huevos Rancheros, I opted for no dairy and with refried beans. This is the first time I recall having the dish and it was fresh, filling, and a great combination of flavors. Portions are generous as well and I look forward to trying their other offerings. For a wonderful and casual Mexican American brunch location, Nuevo Sol is a hidden gem. Located off San Pablo Ave. it's easy to pass by so drive slow, parking is limited to the street or neighborhood. I'm grateful to have found a delightful and different brunch spot in my area.

This restaurant has been on my bucket list for a while given its super high reviews. The brunch items were 100% worth it! We ordered the Huevos Verdes and Spicy Chilaquiles (both "New Breakfast Items" under the standard menu). You get to choose your level of salsa spice, too. A lot of things, like the coffee and drink station, are self-serve. There's plenty of seating inside and outside, and I appreciated that the staff let us know that there was a longer wait than normal, so our food was going to take about 30 minutes. Everything came out fresh and delicious! The only thing that might be tricky is street parking on San Pablo, but you can probably park across the street (near Chipotle) for free and then walk across the street.

Nuevo Sol is fire. As an El Cerrito resident originally from Los Angeles, California, attending UC Berkeley, I've come here numerous times with my roommate. We both enjoy this Mexican brunch spot immensely. Their chile rellenos and chilaquiles are out of this world. I highly recommend the Mexican food here. Although I haven't tried their breakfast, it looks delicious. This place is great and offers authentic Mexican cuisine that is hard to find elsewhere. All their meals are made from scratch.Look forward to living, loving, and enjoying life with a meal from Nuevo Sol.

Sadly, they closed. I really liked them! They were near my house and the food was good and they welcomed my dog.

Adorable place right across from REI. Friends recommended. So glad we made it for lunch. Place is clean with friendly staff and ample seating inside and outside! We shared chorizo quesadilla, steak burrito and chocolate flan. Food was amazing. Finally a homemade like place with not very greasy food. Can't wait to be back and try more from their breakfast menu :)

Food was delicious and hot. First time here and saw someone eating this so I thought to give it try and it did not disappoint.

Had to leave a review immediately this place was so good. I've had Nuevo Sol bookmarked for a while now, and finally got to make the stop. The five star reviews are well deserved. This place is cranking out authentic Mexican food that just hits the spot. The chilaquiles were perfect, and the tacos were so tender with some amazing salsa to pair. A must stop when you're in Berkeley/ Oakland area. Can't get over how delicious our meal was

This place is my favorite taco/mexican place in Berkeley. The food is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the service/speed is fantastic!

My supervisor asked me where I wanted to go for my evaluation lunch; her only request was that we go somewhere we could eat outside. I did a little research and suggested Nuevo Sol. When we walked in and got to the counter, we were asked if we wanted drinks. I inquired about horchata and was told they only had strawberry agua fresca. I decided I'd rather have dessert; the options, I was told, were flan and chocoflan. I replied that I would think about which one to go with and order after eating lunch. I ordered the carne asada fajitas with flour tortillas instead of corn. The flavor was good, although I definitely would have enjoyed guacamole, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as well. Maybe these are more common at TexMex restaurants, which I am used to from growing up on the east coast, than they are at authentic Mexican places. My supervisor went with the enchiladas. After finishing my meal, I came back to the counter and ordered the chocoflan. It must have been 15 minutes later -- by which point I was wondering what was going on -- that someone came out to apologize and let me know that there were no desserts that day after all, and that my credit card would be refunded. A refund is the right thing to offer, of course, but it actually created more work for me because it meant two transactions that I had to explain in my work credit card account. If the staff had communicated this earlier, it would have saved me some trouble. My supervisor and I could have then left as soon as we finished our meals and gone somewhere else for ice cream or another quick dessert. Instead, we were out of time. Part of me thinks this 3.5-star experience should be rounded down to a three, but I'm going to give them a break and go with four. The menu is pretty extensive, and they deserve some credit for that.

The smells emanating from Nuevo Sol were what brought me in as a customer, and I am so glad they did! Located on San Pablo Avenue near the corner of Gilman Street, Nuevo Sol is a small brunch and lunch restaurant with an emphasis in Mexican cuisine. Opened roughly a year ago in the space that previously was home to a number of Mexican restaurants including La Palmita and Pepe's Mexican Grill, Nuevo Sol mean "new beginning" in Spanish and represents not only a fresh start for the space, but a new business for owner and Chef Gilberto Monroy who came from a small town in Mexico, and worked his way up at Bette's Oceanview Diner. Now with a place to call his own where the community can gather for a hearty meal which helps to get the day started right, Chef Monroy and his family and staff have created a unique menu of different flavors sourced from traditional meals from both Mexico and the States. As I walked down San Pablo Avenue, as my car was being serviced, I could smell the fresh food being grilled from their open kitchen, even with the door closed. After checking my trusty Yelp app to look at their menu, I saw that they serve traditional breakfast dishes such as Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros. But what I really had a craving for was a traditional large Burrito, and when I checked with the front counter and they told me that their lunch menu was available even at 10 a.m., I was sold to stay here and eat a little meal and take the rest for later. As I said earlier, the menu for both Breakfast and Lunch at Nueva Sol is rather expansive, which is truly impressive as they serve a combination of both traditional Mexican entrees, and traditional breakfast and brunch entrees. But I made myself a promise to get something quick and easy this time, and their Burrito, which came with my choice of refried beans, along with rice, cheese and pico de gallo, along with guacamole for an additional $1.25 charge. They had six options for what main ingredient that I wanted in my burrito and I opted for their Carne Asada. To drink, I saw from their many menus they had posted everywhere around their counter area that they had Agua Frescas in both Strawberry and Pineapple flavors, so I ordered their Strawberry Agua Frescas for $4.50. My total bill before gratuity was $23.26 as they do charge 40 cents for using your credit card for any purchase. As I sipped on my delicious Strawberry Agua Frescas, I opted to sit on their outdoor patio in the back, and my meal was delivered in no time at all. My server asked if I wanted their mild or medium sauce to pair with my burrito, and I asked for both to get a sample of which one I liked better. When combined with tortilla chips that were provided on my plate, I got a delectably warm large burrito that was so big that I knew that I was only going to eat a small section of the burrito, in order to save the rest for a future meal. Dining on the patio at Nuevo Sol gave me new appreciation of what a huge accomplishment that Chef Monroy and his team managed to achieve here in the heart of Northwest Berkeley. I enjoyed a refreshing beverage and an extra meal for the road and I was out of there in a mere twenty minutes for the quickest and nicest meal that I have enjoyed in quite some time. I cannot wait to come back to try those amazingly descriptive Enchiladas and Sopas because at Nuevo Sol you are guaranteed to get a hearty meal that won't break the bank. I am so happy that they are here trying to forge a new path in a location that has had a number of attempts at making a true success story work. Here's to hoping that Nuevo Sol has a lengthy and successful run here on San Pablo Avenue and this new beginning turns out to be a long lasting venture where the community and those just passing by can enjoy for years to come!

Came here for a quick brunch/lunch. This spot has plenty of brunch (pancakes, huevos rancheros, chilaquiles) and lunch (enchiladas, tostadas, burrito) options. We ordered the cheese enchiladas and the huevos rancheros. You have to order at the counter, the hostesses were very accommodative of my requests (I asked if they good add veggies to my enchiladas (onions + peppers) and wanted to split my beans (half refried, half black beans) The enchiladas were tasty and the beans were delicious. I love how all their beans are vegetarian (no lard). The huevos rancheros had a really nice tomato salsa - which was really fresh. Overall, would give this place a 4.5 - for improvement I would want the enchilada sauces to be a bit more flavorful and also for the price point to possibly be more reasonable ($20 for enchiladas was a little pricey!) but overall felt this is a great place for authentic mexican food in Berkeley/Oakland area. Will definitely be coming back!

If you know Berkeley don't expect much food authenticity from the Mexican restaurants around. This place has seatings inside and a few outdoor tables at the back. Ordered menudo and flautas. Flautas were good. Menudo was okay. Bland actually. And brothy not enough meat or tripe. The service was good but like I said if you want authentic (and greasy) Mexican food get away from Berkeley

Amazing Mexican food for breakfast and lunch! We had a carne asada burrito which was delicious and chocked full of yummy stuff! The chocolate flan was the best I've had. Tostada with shredded chicken had a wonderful flavor. My husband really enjoyed the huevos rancheros ! Can't wait to try more of the menu. Great doggie friendly back patio

You can definitely tell they make the food when ordered. The ingredients are fresh and good quality. I got the chilaquiles with both green and red salsas (they're mixed so the end result is a orangey salsa). They were so good it felt like a home made breakfast! Their back patio is nice and quiet. It's kid-friendly and dog-friendly. They were about 5 dogs and 3 kids in the patio. The staff was friendly and helpful with my questions as I figured what to order. Will definitely come again!

This review is based solely on the vegetarian breakfast burrito to go. I paid $2 for avocado and got a few tiny tiny slivers. So don't pay for extra avocado. The tomato and potato are very mild, probably good for little kids. The regular salsa that they give is mild green salsa. The extra spicy is actually spicy and salty, so really hit the spot on the burrito. I asked for my burrito to be grilled, and she said that it would be, but it was not. All in all, decent and filling. Would try again when we can eat in. They have a patio out back for when the weather is nice. Inside is cozy.

Really enjoyed my brunch here. It's on a busy road, but there should be street parking. Lots of options, including for vegetarians. The huevos rancheros were very tasty, just a bit too cheesy. The enchiladas were solid. The place itself has cafe vibes, friendly staff. Generous portion sizes. 4.5/5, will round up because I hope to be back!

Tasty food, friendly people, nice little patio that's often warm and protected from the wind. Love this spot!!

Nuevo Sol opens in Pepe's Mexican Grill's space. (similar interior and patio). menu self described as "Mexican-American brunch". order at counter, food brought to table. offerings: Mexican & American breakfast entrees. lunch: sandwiches & Mexican eats... eats: Camarones a La Diabla (16.95) not as spicy nor garlicky as usual mex. -shrimps smaller but more pieces, still juicy, -black beans tasted fresh, tastier than usual refried beans, rice not as oily. fish taco (4.95) -a few pieces of battered fish, with onion & cilantro garnish, tasted generic, light salsa adobada taco(3) -interesting marinated pork, not so spicy, garnished with onions, cilantro. yummy. leftovers: -didn't see drink nor dessert menu so didn't order any. -all ingredients tasted fresh, eats are a great value!

Incredibly fresh and tasty Mexican food. Friendly and accommodating staff. Food came out super quickly on a Sunday around noon. Very cute backyard patio (indoor tables available too). We had steak tacos in huevos rancheros. Would definitely order both again. Can't wait to return for another meal next time we're in Berkeley!

Solid place for Mexican fusion brunch. Expect to pay around $20 including tip for a plate. You order in the front and grab a number to find a table. Our table ordered the green chicken chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, chorizo potato cake and their flan. The chilaquiles were flavorful, but then that was my first time having it. Huevos rancheros was pretty good, but I felt a paid a hefty price for two eggs, sauce, beans and rice. Anyway, the chorizo potato cake was kinda burnt with hardly any chorizo. It came with an apple sauce which I didn't try it with. Finally the flan, this must have been their last piece sitting out for days because you couldn't taste that layer of chocolate, the flan was on top was hard and rubbery and the cheesecake like bottom was not flavorful. I suggest asking when it was made cuz the piece we got looked like it has been Saran wrapped and cut up oddly. Maybe to cut mold off? Anyway, they have a really nice back patio for outdoor dining.

Everything we've had has been scrumptious. I love the chilaquiles my girl gets flautas or huevos rancheros. All are amazing.

Carne asada burrito hits the spot. I've also tried the breakfast burrito which was great. For the spice lovers, ask for the spicy salsa but be warned, it definitely has a kick! This seems like a popular spot for brunch too. Service is always quick and friendly. Plenty of seating and back patio seating available as well.

We were looking for birria and this search came up. When we got there, notified they do not have birria tacos, but birria quesadillas. It is a win situation because it is basically a big birria taco in a flour tortilla. It is run by a very nice family. Looks like Mom and Dad are working the kitchen. When you see a family working in the kitchen, you know it is going to be home fresh. I had the tacos. Carne asada, shrimp and fish were excellent. The batter on the seafood light and crispy. They also serve breakfast all day here which makes it even more highly rated in my book. Support mom and pops, and get some good food here.

First, let me start by saying this is in a very convenient location and easy to get to. I ordered chilaquiles with green sauce and eggs over medium and a side of avocado. The eggs were cooked perfect which many other places cannot accomplish. However, after reading many other reviews, I must have ordered the wrong thing because the chilaquiles I got we're very soggy. I felt like I was eating mush. Super disappointed. Oh, just like many other reviews state, don't expect a lot of avocado - few small slivers at most. Overall, it is a solid 3 which is great considering the mushy chilaquiles. May give it another try and order one of the dishes others have suggested. Not sure I can recommend quite yet.

Lovely and charming place with a family feel. Everything we ordered was delicious and well-executed. I had the fish salad, which was fresh and flavorful (fried fish was irresistibly good - only got to taste one bite bc it was gobbled up by some toddlers). My family members had the carne burrito and chicken street taco - both excellent! And our friends got the chorizo potato pancakes, which seemed quite interesting and they thoroughly enjoyed them. We ordered out and waited on the sunny patio for our food with a quick tea (nice selection of bags) and mimosa (three different flavors). Love! Will return.

Really excellent Mexican breakfast place. Can't say enough good things. Been there twice in last week, had chilaquiles, then huevos verdes with chorizo (best I've ever had) and beans. Extensive menu. Nice salsas. Bottomless coffee. Has great patio in back. Located across the street on San Pablo from REI but easy to miss.

Speechless! My parents and I love a good restaurant and Nuevo Sol hit every point. It is soooo yummy! So worth it! Love love everything, the service, the food, the ascetics. It is worth the drive from San Jose. Definitely coming back. Thank you!

It's hard to criticize such a fully realized meal that I had last Sunday during a Sunday brunch. Both the menu and the young woman who greeted me on my first visit were welcoming. Look for the items on the board that happen to be that day's special. On this day it was menudo. Hmm. I've never been a fan. The French toast or pancakes looked interesting. I decided on the chilaquiles with the red sauce. I asked for the eggs to be scrambled soft, and was happy to find out they already come that way. What I did not expect was the generous serving of chilaquiles ---superbly fried chips, cheesy, and with a sauce that was fairly spicy (a very good thing!). I almost didn't finish. The eggs were also fluffy and while they could have used some more seasoning, were still ample. Coffee was self serve and plentiful. Next time I may even go for the agua fresca-- today it was horchata and watermelon. Great vibe overall and you really can't pass up the outdoor patio area, where my fellow diners at other tables actually said "Provecho" to you as your dishes come out to your table. A lovely touch and proof that if there are other happy Spanish speakers around, Nuevo Sol really has a future. I will definitely be back. Still thinking about those chilaquiles.

So this is a cute family friendly spot that is an excellent place to get breakfast, brunch, lunch. I got the spicy Chilaquiles which were delicious and actually very spicy which made my day. My kid got pancakes and I found myself snacking in them a bit myself as they were super delicious. I'm not even a fan of pancakes but they make a great pancake here. The people who helped us were very kind and we felt very welcome (even though I had a toddler with me). Though the place itself isn't very fancy, I really endows their modern spin on a Mexican/American breakfast and definitely will be back.

Delicious green sauce chilaquiles! This has officially became one of my favorite breakfast/brunch meals and Nuevo Sol delivered. The food is flavorful and portions are filling. Definitely check this place out for breakfast, brunch or lunch if you are in the area!

I just ate here for the second time Dash first time was about a year ago. This is a family run restaurant and the food is really well done. I had the huevos rancheros, and the eggs were done just right, all the ingredients were good, the rice and beans, or well, prepared, and everything about the dish was satisfying. Huevos rancheros is a pretty simple dish, but that makes it easy to screw up. Both times I've been here real attention was paid to making the food right. I'm going to have to keep it in mind, it is such a good place.

Nice people, great hot sauce, but the $16 breakfast burrito (with bacon and avocado) was all potatoes. Like 95% potatoes. Multiple Giant starchy pieces of potato in every bite, and maybe the equivalent to two pieces of bacon if even that. Was not appetizing at all.

We attended the grand opening for brunch and it was wonderful. This spot is great for kids. The food was delicious. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, as well as accommodating. We will be regulars!

I took my car to my mechanic down the street. It was going to take 4 hours for my service so, I needed WiFi to work during my service. Nuevo Sol has WiFi and really friendly service. I got a delicious fruit topped waffle and a cup of coffee for under $10. Hellz yeah!! I need to have my front brakes replaced in a few months and I know I'll be heading to Nuevo Sol to work and have some delicious breakfast. Nice indoor and patio seating.

Great food! The corned beef hash hit all the right notes and had a nice mix of crunchy (almost lacy) edges and a soft interior. Paired well with some ketchup and Tabasco & still runny yolks. The chorizo potato pancakes also had crisp edges and a soft interior, not oily or soggy at all (even after sitting for a few minutes while I took photos and fussed over the dog). Portions felt a smidge small for the price, but it's probably my fault for declining the toast. Outdoor seating area is well spaced and covered. A great spot for breakfast with the dogs.

Yummy yummy in my tummy Went here with my girlfriend. Delicious food, excellent service and for us and the people nearby, the wait was short. It was not too busy when we went, and you get to sit yourself. 5/5 would come again.

Incredible food with an array of choices, not the basics. The chef came out to our table to explain four different types of salsas, and ask if we wanted to try one or all... Incredibly gracious and personal service!

Loved this spot for brunch with great outdoor seating, fresh homemade food, and great prices. We got corned beef hash, potato pancakes, and blueberry pancakes. All tasty plus came out fast. I also got an agua fresca that was delicious.

The food was amazing and really flavorful, we definitely recommend and would come back again! The service was also great, everyone was extremely friendly and approachable!

Great breakfast foods. Every detail, down to how you want your eggs cooked is accounted for. If they had a better location with more accessible parking, we would definitely make this one of our regular spots!

Excellent for breakfast! Chilaquiles, pancakes, coffee- enjoy. Great service too :) We'll be back!

We took molly to the dog beach here in Albany. After chasing her around for an hour, we worked up quite the appetite. Wanting something in the area, we settled on Mexican food and came across this little gem. It had a nice little outdoor area for molly. The service was really good and had a dog bowl already out there. This isn't your typical Mexican joint. They have some more modern adaptations which were spot on. I had the corned beef hash which was solid. It was more of a potato cake with corned beef hash in it. Interesting and unique. Matt got a chorizo, potato pancake which was flattened and fried for a nice, crispy exterior and a nice crema sauce on top and a mild apple sauce on the side. Like I said, not your typical Mexican joint, but great nonetheless. The Al pastor taco was more traditional and no less tasty. Spicy, flavorful pork in a grease up tortilla and some fresh veg on top. Give this place a try when you're out here. You won't regret it. Taste: **** Service: **** Ambiance: *** ---------------------------- Nuevo Sol 1335 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 ----------------------------

Los mejores chilaquiles! Todo muy rico Las aguas frescas súper ricas y todo muy fresco también

This is such a hidden gem that I'm glad my brother and sister showed us! Their food is amazing and great portions for the price without feeling overly full!

Absolutely delicious Mexican brunch style food. Chilaquiles with mimosas for me. Will definitely return.

First time visit and I was not disappointed, it lived up to its 5 star rating. The food was really good and the portions were just right. The taste was delicious using the right amount of seasoning to make it authentic. The horchata and hot chocolate are really goood! You really can't go wrong with whatever you order, they have it all on the menu, do yourself a favor and visit.

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the Bay. Their portions are big and the meats and salsas are delicious. Every time I go, I get reminded of home -- specifically the way my mom and grandma would make food. Highly recommend the Pambazo, the meat plates and birria torta. 10/10.

Delicious food. Must try if you are in Berkeley! The staff were also very nice. Get the hot chocolate, it won't disappoint.

My family has been here several times and each time the staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. It's hard to find places that are consistently good but Nuevo sol always is! We've tried a variety of their dishes and all have tasty!

I've put off leaving a review because I'm selfish and don't want this place to blow up but.... It should. And here's why: Nuevo Sol is the single greatest Mexican restaurant in Berkeley. Probably out of San Francisco too. I know those are some serious words. But it lives up to them. I've lived in the Bay for 11+ years. Originally from Mexico. I am *ALWAYS* searching for authentic Mexican food, especially those that serve legit salsas and chilaquiles. It's not easy to find them. But Nuevo Sol has done it. Their customer service, for starters, is incredible. Super nice, friendly, and professional. Their back patio is a quiet and homey haven with greenery. It's also all renovated to aesthetically beautiful. Finally, the food is out of this world. The chilaquiles, the salsas, even the pancakes! So fluffy and delicious. Their birria plate tastes homemade. Because it basically is. That's what makes everything here so special: it tastes like it came out of my grandmother's kitchen. Please do yourself (and your taste buds) a favor and go support this new business. You'll become a regular, just like I hope to be.