Burrito Trail
Point Richmond is just so quaint, with its tree-lined historic district filled with older buildings and the sound of heavy steel wheels rolling nearby.
Among the charming establishments that contribute to the neighborhood's appeal, El Sol Mexican Restaurant sits on Park Place and has been offering Mexican Comfort Food since 1982, according to a sign inside the taqueria.
We were perusing the menu online and decided to order ahead, too. It was a mistake. Sometimes, getting the best meals out of a restaurant requires some face time with your order taker.
Our phone started ringing when we were halfway down to The Point. They didn’t have the chili relleno we also ordered. Sampling Richmond’s chili rellenos is a bit of a Burrito Trail sidequest.
We strolled into El Sol around noon. Its bright yellow interior features lots of plants, hand-painted signs, and paintings on the walls. A few tables were occupied by diners already eating.
We ordered a Chili Verde Super Burrito based on the menu description; cubed pork, seasoned and simmered for hours in a spicy, tasty broth of cilantro, jalapeño, long green chilis, garlic, onion, and tomatoes.
The 786-gram burrito delivered tender meat but lacked the abundance expected. While the pork was tender and flavorful, it wasn’t generous enough to truly satisfy.
El Sol’s burritos come with the standard fixings: melty cheese, rice, refried beans, and sour cream. Maybe we were lulled into a false sense of security after our run of 23rd Street burritos, but we weren’t even thinking about lettuce finding its way onto our burritos.
The saucyness of the chili verde (good), melty cheese (also good), and sour cream (not complaining) couldn’t help out the dry rice (failed to impress).
El Sol’s chips received the most enthusiastic praise of the meal, with one diner declaring them “the best” part of the experience. The red salsa accompanying them earned points for its “smoky, heartier flavor” and thicker consistency compared to runnier versions found elsewhere.
The overall consensus? “It’s okay.”
Let us know where to eat next, and check back next week to see where we land on the Richmond Burrito Trail.
The Grandview Independent has been embarking on a culinary adventure to explore every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant in Richmond. This initiative, dubbed the “Richmond Burrito Trail,” aims to showcase our city’s diverse and delectable burritos.
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