El Sol SteakHouse & Mexican Cuisine

Welcome to El Sol

In the heart of Kololi, at a walking distance from many of the best hotels of the smiling coast, 50 meters away from Aquarius Night Club, you will find El Sol Restaurant. Rated as one of the best restaurants in The Gambia, El Sol offers an extensive menu of Tapas, Mexican specialties, and superb steaks, plus a selection of classic international dishes from around the world.

The beautiful contemporary outdoor and indoor settings of El Sol are the perfect spot where to enjoy your evening, starting with a refreshing cocktail like an Apple Mojito or a Caiparinha to relax the Gambian way before your meal. Dinner in El Sol is finished with one of our delicious dessert, and an excellent Espresso coffee.

Since its opening in November 2009 El Sol has been receiving yearly Certificates of Excellence by TripAdvisor. We are open daily from 5pm. During the months of May to October closed on Monday.

Our Menu

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_{Please note that all our prices are including VAT and are subject to change without prior notification.}

TAPAS Enjoy our wide variety of tasteful, not-so-small appetizers to warm up before your main course

TORTILLA TOSTADA
toasted tortillas with cheese and chili bites
TORTILLA DE PATATAS
El Sol classic savory pie with potatoes, eggs and cheese
PALITOS DE QUESO
the famous Monterey Cheese sticks
CALAMARES AL AJILO
grilled Gambian calamari with garlic, served with lime
CALAMARES FRITOS
fried Gambian calamari with a paprika & garlic mayo
ALITAS DE POLLO AL ESTILO BUFALO
chicken wings served in a spicy buffalo sauce
ALAS DE POLLO AL ESTILO BARBACOA
chicken wings coated in a sensational barbeque sauce
CROQUETAS DE PESCADO
fish and seafood croquettes served with tartare sauce
CAMARONES CON TOCINO Y QUESO
shrimps wrapped in bacon, stuffed with cheese and coriander, fried in a light batter
NACHOS CLASSICOS
tortilla chips covered with cheese, our homemade salsa and sour cream
NACHOS SUPREMOS
nachos covered with chili con carne and extra cheese
SMOKY RIBS
pork ribs, marinated in our own smoky barbeque sauce
SOPA MEXICANA
a red kidney beans and tomato soup with garlic, onions & coriander
PINCHITOS DE POLLO AL CAJÚN
grilled mini chicken breast skewers in our secret spiced peanut butter sauce

STEAK HOUSE We are famous for our tender and juicy steaks! Grilled Gambian fillet at its best, cooked in a variety of seasonings and sauces

FILLET STEAK WITH PEPPER SAUCE
Gambian fillet with a pepper corn sauce, served with chips and salad
STEAK ‘EMILIANO’
tender Gambian fillet steak topped with baked soft garlic cloves, served with tomatoes and baked potatoes. For garlic lovers .
CARNE ‘ELSOL’
Gambian fillet steak marinated in our special herbs mix, grilled with onions and green peppers, flambé on your plate with Tequila
CARNE CON CHILLI Y MIEL
honey glazed chili fillet steak, served with a fresh salad
CHIMICHURRI STEAK
Gambian fillet steak in an Argentinian special sauce based on parsley, garlic and lime. Served with chips and salad
FILLET WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
tender Gambian fillet steak in an extra creamy mushroom sauce, served with mashed potatoes
STEAK ‘TAGLIATA’ WITH TRUFFLE OIL
grilled fillet steak seasoned with truffle oil, served with grilled vegetables

MEXICAN Our selection of truly mexican main courses

FAJITAS
compose your own mix to fill your fajita, choose between chicken, beef, shrimps or fish and we will add a mix of Mexican vegetables and herbs. If you wish you can combine two different fillings. Available also as a vegetarian dish
CHILLI CON CARNE
a classic, made with organic minced meat, spices, onions and kidney beans, served with home baked fajita bread
PESCADO A LA VERACRUZANA
barracuda fillet with a sauce of tomatoes, onions, olives, peppers and capers
CHICKEN OR BEEF BURRITO
large fajita bread stuffed with lettuce, refried beans, salsa, cheese and your selected stuffing. Sour cream on the side
QUESADILLA
folded fried fajita filled with chicken or beef, refried beans, and cheese. Salsa and sour cream on top, salad on the side
PESCADO MEXICANO
captain fish fillet marinated in our secret sauce, steamed to perfection and finished with Tequila
ENCHILADA
compose your own mix to fill your enchilada. Choose between chicken, beef, shrimps or fish and we will add a mix of Mexican vegetables and herbs. If you wish you can combine two different fillings. Available also as a vegetarian dish
All the above main courses are served with either Mexican Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Mixed Vegetables.

BEYOND All-time-favorites & specialties from around the world

GOAT CHEESE SALAD
mixed salad with apple, goat cheese and cashew nuts
SHRIMPS COCKTAIL
a classic salad with shrimps and cocktail sauce
SEASONAL DIPS
a seasonal selection of two homemade dips, served with crispy garlic bread & slices of our own fajita bread
SOUP OF THE DAY
please ask your waiter, served with toasted garlic bread
MARC’S SPAGHETTI
with pesto, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cream and bacon. (Also available without bacon)
GRILLED CAPTAIN FISH
grilled fillet of captain fish served with grilled veggies and spinach
PEPPER CHICKEN
grilled chicken skewers, in a medium spicy sauce, served with chips and salad
CHEF’S FISH SALAD
mixed salad with spiced grilled fish, served with garlic bread. Not spicy on request
GRILLED BALSAMIC CHICKEN
on a bed of lettuce, carrots, cucumber and tomatoes
TAGLIATELLE AI FUNGHI
tagliatelle in a creamy mushroom sauce
GARLIC PRAWNS
grilled prawns in their shell with a spicy garlic and lime drizzle, salad and basmati rice
STEAMED LADYFISH
on a bed of creamy spinach, and complemented with a spring onion mash

Book Your Table

Please click here below and fill in the form to book your table at El Sol Restaurant. Please note that during the months of May to October, we are closed on Monday.