Melissa H.
Yelp
What a nice find! When a friend was in town, my husband and I could not agree on where to take him for dinner to catch up. We finally decided on Sofia's, and I'm glad we did. This little shop is in a strip mall and prides itself on "snacks" (think street-style elote corn), malts/desserts, and gourmet tortas (mexican sandwiches).
When you arrive to this shotgun-style spot with an industrial feel, you are greeted with a wall-sized menu (awesome, plus a nice work of art). You also have the option of a laminated menu to browse. Since many of the words were unfamiliar to us, we asked a LOT of questions, but our cashier was oh-so patient and understanding.
I ended up ordering the ahogada torta, which comes with beef, beans, a fiery sauce, pickled onion, and avocado; one al pastor (pork + pineapple) taco; and an horchata malt (note: this place doesn't have a liquor license, so you can grab water or soda from the fridge or special-order drinks). Once you've ordered and paid, you have your choice of tables. There are tables for four down the middle next to the long counter where you can watch your food and drinks being prepared, or you have the option of a bench seat table along the colorful wall boasting a beautiful mural.
The taco was very good and I had the option of flour or corn tortillas. I went traditional with corn and wasn't disappointed. The pineapple chunks were huge and delicious (those are also optional, but why would you order al pastor without pineapple??!).
The malt was the first thing to arrive to our table, and whoa buddy was it a sugar bomb! It was topped with super thick whipped cream and had the slightest hint of horchata along with a beautiful caramel sauce on the sides of the cup, mostly for looks.
Last to arrive and totally worth the wait was the torta. Holy cow! This thing came out on a fancy melamine plate smothered in spicy sauce and topped with pickled onion and avocado slices. It was so huge that I took a third of it home and had a delicious, hearty breakfast the next morning!
All told, we spent about two hours here gabbing and enjoying yummy, elevated Mexican street food. The staff was super friendly, and we saw about three or four other groups and families come and go, all receiving great service. This very low-key spot is perfect for quick bites but also suitable for those wanting to engage in the beloved Latin pastime of sobremesa (extended chatting around the table after a meal). My only critique is the ubiquitous styrofoam and plastic cutlery, but other than that, I highly recommend it!