CafeSol is a neighbourhood cafe at 1281 Bristol Road South in Birmingham. It combines the approachable rhythm of a traditional English cafe with Caribbean influence and a broader interest in lighter food. Seating and outdoor space make it suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch or an unhurried coffee.
The menu ranges across cooked breakfasts, cafe staples and Caribbean dishes. This mix gives regulars familiar everyday choices while adding seasoning and recipes that distinguish the venue from a standard breakfast cafe. Coffee and other hot drinks are an important part of the daytime offering.
Vegetarian and vegan food is included, alongside healthier options for diners seeking something lighter. The breadth of service means customers can stop for a small snack or order a fuller meal. Family-style service and an informal room keep the atmosphere accessible rather than formal.
Delivery is available as an alternative to eating in, while free Wi-Fi supports a longer daytime visit. The cafe’s appeal lies in the meeting of British cafe culture and Caribbean flavour at one local address. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation with the team.
Address: 1281 Bristol Road South, Birmingham B31 2SP, England
CafeSol Menu
Starters
Chips & Dips
Handmade corn tortilla chips served with our favorite dip trio: classic salsa roja, creamy black bean dip, and queso blanco
Tostada Trio
3 crispy corn tortilla “tostadas” layered with refried beans, shredded cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, and cotija cheese. Add any meat for $3!
Loaded Nachos
Piled high and topped with our queso, refried beans, shredded cheese, feta cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, shredded lettuce, sour cream and fresh guacamole. Add any meat for an additional charge
Queso Blanco
Our take on everyone’s favorite dip! House-made queso topped fresh cotija cheese. Served with handmade corn tortilla chips
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A bowl of our delicious made-from-scratch tortilla soup. Loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, and corn, topped with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh onion, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips. Served with a lime wedge.
Loaded Fries
Chori-Queso
Our queso blanco loaded with al pastor, shredded cheese, sour cream, pico and fresh guac!
Sol Breakfast BOWL
Served with your choice of protein (Al pastor, Bacon, or Steak), fresh scrambled eggs, grilled potatoes, charro beans, pico de gallo, feta cheese, and avocado slices. Served with a side of creamy jalapeno salsa.
Cali Breakfast Burrito
Fresh scrambled eggs, choice of meat, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, avocado slices, wrapped with a flour toritlla.
Sol Breakfast Burrito
Served with your choice of protein (al pastor, bacon, or steak), fresh scrambled eggs, charro beans, shredded cheese, and creamy jalapeno salsa.
Breakfast Tacos 2
Fresh scrambled eggs, choice of protein (al pastor, bacon, or steak), charro beans, pico de gallo, feta cheese and crispy tortilla chips wrapped in a corn or flour tortilla. Two tacos.
Breakfast Sliders (2)
Fresh Scrambled eggs, your choice of meat, American cheese & sliced avocados served on our Hawaiian roll
Tacos
Fish Tacos
3 corn tortillas filled with strips of crispy beer battered fish, topped with fresh slaw, pickled jalapeños and homemade chipotle sauce!
Street Tacos
A fan favorite! 4 street tacos filled with your choice of meat, topped with diced onions and cilantro.
Supreme Tacos
3 corn tortillas filled with refried beans, your choice of meat, fresh salsa, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese and feta cheese
Quesa-Tacos
4 street tacos filled with melty mozarella cheese, your choice of meat, diced onions and cilantro.
Birria Tacos (3)
Birria tacos feature tortillas filled with the stew’s tender, juicy meat and melted cheese, filled with cilantro and onions. Served with a side of stew to dip!
Crispy tacos 3
Shrimp Taco (3)
Burritos
Mega Burrito
A quesadilla rolled into a burrito! Loaded with rice, your choice of meat, black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream.
Burrito Bowl
Layered with rice, black beans, your choice of meat, shredded cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, fresh salsa, sour cream and feta cheese
Loaded Burrito
Layered with rice, black beans, your choice of meat, shredded cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, fresh salsa, cilantro, sour cream and feta cheese
Burrito California
12′ flour tortilla filled with crispy french fries, choice of meat, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole & sour cream.
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Quesadillass
Sol Quesadilla
Stuffed with shredded cheese and your choice of meat, grilled to crispy perfection. Served with a side of sour cream and homemade potatoes
Supreme Quesadilla
Stuffed with black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and shredded cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and homemade potatoes
Traditional Platters
Chile Relleno
A classic egg-battered poblano pepper stuffed with melted mozzarella and your choice of meat, topped with queso and salsa. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and grilled potatoes.
Enchiladas de Mamá
3 corn tortillas filled with marinated chicken and shredded cheese covered in our salsa verde or queso blanco and topped with cotija cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Served with a side of homemade rice and your choice of beans.
Street Taco Platter
3 street tacos filled with your choice of meat, topped with diced onions and cilantro. Garnished with grilled onions and homemade potatoes. Served with a side of homemade rice and black beans
Tamale Platter
2 delicious homemade tamales stuffed with chicken or pork and topped with our queso and salsa roja. Garnished with homemade potatoes. Served with a side of homemade rice and your choice of beans
Green Chile Stew
Authentic Mexican stew filled with chunks of marinated pork slow-cooked in a roasted chile verde sauce. Served with warm corn tortillas. Served with a side of homemade rice and black beans
Pollo Loco
Perfectly cooked chicken breast, topped with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, topped with our queso blanco. Served with your side of rice and choice of beans.
Flautas Platter
3 crispy corn tortillas rolled and filled with chicken and shredded cheese. Topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cotija cheese and sour cream. Served with a side of homemade rice and your choice of beans.
Carne Asada
A tender strip of marinated flank steak served with homemade potatoes, grilled onions and bell peppers, and warm corn or flour tortillas.
House Fajitas
Strips of marinated steak OR chicken breast grilled with bell peppers and onions and served with homemade potatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and warm tortillas.
Quesadilla Platter
Stuffed with shredded cheese and your choice of meat, grilled to crispy perfection. Served with a side of sour cream and homemade potatoes. Served with a side of homemade rice and black beans
Chimichanga Platter
The classic tex-mex burrito. Fried and filled with cheese and your choice of meat. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. Rice and choice of beans.
Torta
A Mexican sandwich served on a fluffy bun filled with the protein of choice, refried beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, a drizzle of sour cream and sliced avocados.
El Steven
A solid favorite at Café Sol! A hearty bed of rice topped with juicy fajita chicken, drizzled with our rich queso blanco. Served with a fresh side of lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole, plus warm tortillas to build your perfect bite. Simple, delicious, and satisfying!
Birria Ramen
slow cooked beef, birria broth with tender noodles, loaded with flavor, onions, cilantro, sliced avocados and jalapenos . served with corn or flour tortillas
Birria Platter
Birria tacos feature tortillas filled with the stew’s tender, juicy meat and melted cheese, filled with cilantro and onions. Served with a side of stew to dip! Served with a side of homemade rice and choice of beans
Kid's Menu
Lil' Nuggets
5 crispy chicken nuggets served with a side of French fries and a small drink
Lil' Taco
1 street taco filled with your choice of meat and shredded cheese. Served with 1 side of choice and a small drink
Lil' Quesadilla
Filled with shredded cheese and your choice of meat. Served with 1 side of choice and a small drink
Lil' Bean Burrito
A bean and cheese burrito served with 1 side of choice and a small drink
Kids enchiladas
Kids Nacho
Dessert
Cinnamon Churro Bites –
8 hot & crispy fried churro bites filled with cream and covered in cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of caramel. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tres Leches cake
A la Carte
Single Taco
Single Enchilada
Single Tostada
Single Fish Taco
Single crispy taco
Add Shrimp
Single Shrimp Taco
Family
Family Rice and Beans
Family Size Salsa Queso and chips
Family Taco Meal Deal
The perfect “At home” meal. Feeds 4 adults, or a Family of 6. Build your own Tacos with corn or flour tortillas, your choice of protein and beans, side of rice and toppings! Orders include chips salsa and queso for the fam!
Sides / Extras
French fries
Grilled Potatoes
Black Beans
Tortilla Chips
Side of Queso w/ Chips
Corn Tortillas
Flour Tortillas
Homemade Rice
Side of Bean Dip
Charro Beans
Refried Beans
Side of Salsa w/ Chips
Side of Guacamole with Chips
Kids breakfast
Kids breakfast quesadilla
Breakfast – Served Till 3pm
Steak & Eggs
A traditional Guatemalan breakfast!2 eggs any way served with carne asada, grilled potatoes, plantains, fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo, choice of tortillas and a side of choice.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Lightly fried corn tortillas simmered in our salsa verde and topped fresh scrambled eggs, choice of protein, sour cream, feta cheese, and avocado slices.