The IM in BurgerIM might stand for Is Meh...

BurgerIMs have been popping up all around the Sacramento area. I've previously been to the one in Natomas, but I didn't get a great sense of the food there since I was in a hurry that day. I went to the new BurgerIM location in downtown Davis to give it another go. I'm always excited when Davis gets some new eats... will BurgerIM be the next big thing? Sadly, methinks not.

Food -
The menu at BurgerIM looks really, really good. In fact, it reminds me a little of Burger Lounges menu. There are a ton of tasty options to select from, and they all sound great! The issue comes when you actually get the food to your table. See, while the flavors are somewhat there, the food is really just so-so in execution. I'm sad as I think there is a lot of potential for this restaurant, but the food - especially the burgers - need a big kick in the pants.

The burger patty and the bun (pretty much 90%) of the burger need improvement. I really want a juicy burger patty that has a delicious tenderness to it. These patties are not that. They are a bit dry and they are shaped as if they came from some sort of patty pressing factory. It just doesn't have a good look to it. And as for the bun... the bun ruined my eating experience. It wasn't rotten or out of code, but it was just too much bread. I felt that was all I was eating as I chowed down on my burger.

To make matters worse, they don't really have fries here. The fries are floppy potato disks. Some are nicer than others. You will find some with a nice texture while others have an oily feel. I'm not sure who thought of these disk-shaped fries, but it was not a great idea. Fries are good as they are already! Sometimes you don't need to be different for different's sake.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The snazzy menu is lit up well, but the overall ambiance of the restaurant is just average. It's not particularly inviting inside the dining room as everything is pretty much metal and grey. My one bright spot during my visit was the gal at the register. She was awesome in helping me select what to get and had a very pleasant attitude about her.

Price -
BurgerIM doesn't break the bank when it comes to the food. I'd say to expect to pay a moderate amount for what you get. This isn't a fast food joint where you just get cheap burgers and fries. It's a sit down restaurant with aspirations of being a trendy place to get a burger. For my burger, 1/2 fries/rings, and a drink, it was a little over twelve bucks.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
I'd skip the fries altogether and just go for the onion rings while dining here. The onion rings have a nice crunch and fry to them. They were the item I actually enjoyed the most during my visit to the restaurant.

Bottom Line - 
I'm not sure if BurgerIM is a place worth visiting. They have some nice bells and whistles, but when it comes to getting the food right, they do it kinda wrong. There are other burger places in town to get a great burger - go to those.

Letter Grade

C

The menu is pretty snazzy.

The burger is a medium sized one.

You can get 1/2 fries and 1/2 rings if you like.

This is what the 'fries' are.

Delicious and Fresh Mexican Food at Sol in Woodland

Woodland is full of good Mexican restaurants, so it really takes something to stand out. Sol gives its patrons a beautiful place to eat with fresh and tasty dishes that you'll feel good about. Located all the way down Main Street on the edge of Woodland, Sol can be difficult to find, but it's worth seeking out as this restaurant will definitely hit the spot!

Food -
Sol's menu is expansive with a wide array of Mexican dishes to select from. You'll find pretty much any of your favorite Mexican items on the menu. I personally enjoyed the enchiladas and the flautas. The enchilada plate came with 2 enchiladas filled with my choice of pork, chicken, beef, or cheese. I personally selected one with chicken and one with cheese. The enchiladas were exactly what I wanted as they were extremely flavorful - I just wanted to keep taking bite after bite! The flautas were amazing as well. I loved how light and crispy they were. Both plates came with a side of rice and beans with cheese. I'm not sure if there's any better side than Mexican rice and beans... so good! The beans came in a little tortilla shell that was pretty fun to eat out of. Overall the food was excellent.

Service/Atmosphere - 
Sol has a beautiful dining room that has a traditional flair to it. It's comfortable and cozy and makes for a great dining experience. If the weather isn't too hot, Sol has patio seating so that diners can eat outside.

My only small gripe about Sol has been the service. The wait staff is good, but I find that the time it takes to get a table and have them come by can be a little longer than expected. It's not a terrible wait, but I think service could be a little speedier.

Price -
Dishes at Sol are moderately priced. You can expect to pay around ten to twelve dollars a person. Like many Mexican restaurants, Sol provides chips and salsa for the table when you come in. The food portions match up well with the cost so I feel that you get your money's worth when you come here.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
I really enjoyed the light and crispy flautas here. If you've never had them, I'd say this dish is one that you should get. It was actually recommended to me by a friend and she was spot on. The flautas are so great!

Bottom Line - 
Sol is an excellent Mexican restaurant in Woodland. Their menu is full of delicious dishes that will capture your attention. Though it is deep in Woodland, I think it may be worth a visit to satisfy your Mexican food cravings!

Letter Grade

A

Sol has a really nice atmosphere. The menu matches well with the decor.

There are lots of options in the menu.

Sol is located in a plaza next to a Raley's grocery store.

Chips and salsa will be brought to your table when you come in.

The dishes are exactly as you would expect.