Top Notch Restaurant–Soley, on Henderson
Last night, I had one of the best meals I’ve ever had in Dallas. Lanie and I went to Soley, a restaurant that mixes the best of Mexican cuisine with French flair and presentation. The restaurant itself is somewhat inconspicuous, on Henderson next to The Capital Pub, and the sign and exterior don’t really do it any favors. Once inside, however, you are in excellent hands. Service is among the best in the city, and while the atmosphere won’t blow you away, it is classy and allows the real star, the food, to shine.
Lanie and I started with a Tuna Tartare and a Tilapia Ceviche. The tuna, with citrus vinaigrette and avocado, was one of the best things of its sort I’ve tried. For the main course, I had a red-snapper with a cilantro risotto in an artichoke broth. It was heavenly. The snapper was cooked tenderly and to perfection. Lanie had the Chilean Sea Bass with a Nopalito crepe which was also outstanding. The dessert was also divine. We had the Chocolate Chaud, which was plenty to split and the warm chocolate cake was perfectly paired with the berries and the dab of ice cream.
This place is not the cheapest on the block, but no one will leave with regrets. I am just stunned that this place hasn’t been hyped any more than it has. This is the first review of a restaurant I’ve ever written, so you can tell the impression it’s made. Give it a shot.