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Sol y Sombra's signature Paella - Sol Y Sombra, Cathedral City, CA

Sol Y Sombra

4.6
4.6
500 Reviews
$31 to $50
Traditional Spanish
67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-6405

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Sol Y Sombra restaurant offers up a true taste of the desert! Located inside The NEW Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, our tapas-style menu that celebrates the Coachella Valley’s agricultural roots, lacing Spanish-inspired dishes with citrus, dates, chilies and other locally-grown ingredients. Paella fans can sample several versions of the signature Spanish dish, ranging from traditional to vegetarian.

Our team's mixologists can create custom drinks with the freshest ingredients and top-shelf spirits. Rounding out the beverage offerings is an excellent selection of Spanish and California wines -- plus, one of the desert's best tequila lists!

To make the most of your dining experience, come hungry and bring friends so you can try everything!

*a 20% auto gratuity will be added to parties of 5 guests or more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cecelia Connolly
  • Area
    Cathedral City
  • Cross Street
    Cree Road and Carrey Road
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Public Transportation Line #1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 500 people are saying

Sol Y Sombra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sol Y Sombra offers a unique and authentic Spanish dining experience with "amazing tapas" and "phenomenal paella." The "attentive and friendly staff" and charming ambiance create a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the creativity of the chef and the restaurant's standout features, including "expertly crafted cocktails" and live music. Highly recommended for a memorable night out.
500 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    Seattle22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel was an excellent serve. The Paella and Tapas were top notch and authentic.

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  2. Ann Marie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! The staff are great and the food is always great.

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  3. Wyatt

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a new find for us on this trip and our favorite part was that it was different. It is a slightly different feel and has different menus options than most restaurants in the area. We loved ordering a handful of different Tapas for the table and splitting!

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  4. Martha

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, food, and wait staff! Will be back!

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  5. David

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing. We came to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday. All the food leading up to paella was delicious and full of flavor. The paella was very bland missing saffron or taste. Would try again in case it was a one off. Food that we would recommend: gambas al ajillo, pan con tomate and tablets. The cheesecake was out of this world.

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  6. Robert

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place, the food, wait staff and character were all amazing. Will definitely be back with friends.

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  7. Blair

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is great. But there’s so few people there they can’t help but be on top of you constantly. The paella you’re probably best to get the seafood one. Because if they’re gonna overcook anything, it’ll be the shrimp and nothing else. The other paella, they overcook the chicken till it’s rock hard as well as Support. Also  hours are not consistent and confusing

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  8. Fred VIP

    Los Angeles38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This hidden gem in Cathedral City surprised me with the blending of this historic adobe amongst the mid-century vibe of the hotel. Ever more surprising was the creativity of the chef with the amazing tapas selection (you must try the generously sized empanadas and deviled eggs), However, your visit here must include one of the three featured paella dishes. The staff was cordial and attentive, but most impressive was watching the executive chef delivery her creations to your table with a big smile. We will definitely be back for more.

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  9. Richard VIP

    Palm Springs39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traditional Spanish Tapas. Excellent service and the food is over the top food. The new chef is fantastic. Had a fabulous birthday dinner and definitely will be back.

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  10. Anna

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The paella is worth the wait! And the cocktails are very expertly crafted. Highly recommend checking this place out!

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Sol Y Sombra is rated 4.6 stars by 500 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Sol Y Sombra

67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-6405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cree Road and Carrey Road
  • Area
    Cathedral City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Public Transportation Line #1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cecelia Connolly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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