Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Rochelle: 3:19 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (815) 562-1851 to confirm.
About El Sol
El Sol is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 509 4th Ave in Rochelle, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 14 restaurants, cafes and bars in Rochelle. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
El Sol is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 37 menu items across 7 sections, including Appetizers, Comidas/Dinners, Lunch Special, Domestic, and Mexican. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $15.55, with a typical item around $7.42. You will find options like Guacamole, Carne Asada, and 2 Tacos W/Rice And Beans.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, food, and healthy options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (815) 562-1851 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 509 4th Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068
- Phone
- (815) 562-1851
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 37 items · $1.00–$15.55
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Sol’s weekday schedule with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 65 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 89% of Mexican restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and El Sol is one of them.
Compared with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
At El Sol the median listed price is $7.42, lower than the typical $10.00 for Mexican restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Sol there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (2), Pizza (1), Burgers & Fast Food (1), and Sandwiches & Delis (1).
El Sol is the only Mexican restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Taco Bell, 1.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaAldo's Pizzeria & The Red Brick Pub< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDelicias La Michoacánita< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.7 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.7 mi
- ChineseNew China Buffet0.8 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Sol's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is El Sol open on Sunday?
Yes, El Sol is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is El Sol located?
El Sol is located at 509 4th Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068.
What is the phone number of El Sol?
You can call El Sol at (815) 562-1851.
Does El Sol offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Sol offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Sol?
The typical price range at El Sol is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $15.55.
Does El Sol take reservations?
Yes, El Sol accepts reservations.
Is El Sol wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Sol open late?
No, El Sol usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Sol?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Sol. Nearby options include Aldo's Pizzeria & The Red Brick Pub (< 0.1 mi), Delicias La Michoacánita (< 0.1 mi), and Starbucks (0.7 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Sol?
None within a mile. The closest is Taco Bell, 1.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
