As a Nuyorican, this place honestly brought tears to my eyes. The pernil and arroz con gandules…read moretasted just like the island- comforting, authentic, and full of the flavors I grew up with. Every bite felt like a trip back home. What makes it even more special is the atmosphere. The Puerto Rican flags, the music playing softly in the background, and the warm hospitality create a beautiful celebration of our culture without feeling overdone. It's the kind of place that reminds you where you come from and makes you feel connected to your roots. If you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food in Phoenix, this is it. Whether you're Puerto Rican yourself or trying the cuisine for the first time, this restaurant delivers an experience that is heartfelt, genuine, and absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back.

The list goes in this order : 1. My Tata's Arroz con…read moreGondulez and Pernil 2. The Phoenix Coqui Incredibly every single time. The owners give the PR cousins vibe. I love it here and I'll always be back

You know when food is soo good and leaves a great taste in your mouth and you can't stop eating?…read moreWe'll let me tell you this right here is it. It almost brought me to tears, it's soo good! This was our first time. Come to find out, he is here every weekend, except certain holidays. "Solo" gave us a sample of Pernil (pulled pork) and gandule rice. Just one taste and I was hooked line and sinker. The flavors were spot on, the pork moist and tender. We also ordered one empanada filled with ground beef and veggies. It had the flavors of a pastele. Also ordered Tostone- green fried plantain which came with two dipping sauces. Garlic oil and Mayo/ketchup. Overall, excellent boricua flavors. The owner and his assistant are so welcoming. This is a food truck. There are outdoor chairs and table, but of course we picked a windy day. He is located in a dirt parking lot behind Grace Church. We sat in our car to enjoy our food. There were other food trucks setting up for the evening as well.

I agree, always a taste of Home for my honey. After 2 years and having everything on the menu…read moremultiple times, we can say, you won't find better PR food in Arizona! Promise you won't be disappointed

Amazing food, the atmosphere is tropical and the Services awesome. What a great gem of Puerto Rican…read morefood.

Every dish I ordered was packed with flavor! The empanada crust was amazing, and the mofongo and…read morepernil were so rich and delicious with that garlic and adobo. Even the side salad dressing was tasty times with its vibrant citrus flavor. I can't help but start thinking about what I'm ordering next!

This place is the real deal! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you open that…read moredoor, the place is immaculate! I purchased the jerk chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. The dish was excellent. Everything thing was seasoned to perfection, without being overly spicy! The rice and peas were very moist and flavorful. They have the best rice and peas I've tasted in the city! I'll be back for more. I also tried their jerk chicken wings. Again, the dish was perfect. I can't wait to try them again.

We tried this Caribbean Cuisine restaurant in Glendale for the first time, and everything was SO…read moregood! The food was fresh, flavorful, and you can really taste the quality and authentic flavors in every bite. The portions are generous too - you definitely get your money's worth! On top of the amazing food, everyone was so nice and welcoming. Great food, great portions, and great people. We'll definitely be coming back! Good music too!

One of THE best authentic Puerto Rico locations out there in Arizona !…read more Eating this makes you feel right at home that you wouldn't want to be anywhere else ! Seasoned to perfection, A ton of options, atmosphere is that of the Caribbean islands in the middle of Arizona ") Don't miss out on this delicious choices of what puerto rico cuisine has to offer with excellent service to boot!!! I will be here more than a few time per month!!!

I will forever be thankful for having a local Puerto Rican food restaurant near me. I love the…read moremenu options for entrees, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. The vibe and music when you enter, is also so inviting and reminds me of my family's homeland. I highly recommend trying their food and I am confident you'll come back for more.

I've been following Pete for some time now. It's not common to find great Puerto Rican food in the…read moredesert of Arizona. I called in an order of a dozen Pastales for the holidays to pick up. Pete made it happen the next day!! While waiting I ordered the Vegetarian Plate which included Rice and beans, and fried green bananas. So delicious. The food is consistently full of flavor. The service was pleasant. This location is in a Recreation Center parallel to the Bowling Alley.

WEPPPPAAAA! Ya tu sabes!! Was scrolling thru yelp and found a fellow Marine and Boricua restaurant…read more Figured I'd give it a whirl. Definitely gave me back home vibes and smells from the island! Clean and great customer service.

Stopped by this food truck at the Melrose Street Fair today. They have great customer service and…read moretell you exactly how long to expect your food to come out. This is the craving I never knew I had. They have a very limited menu but don't let that discourage you. They have 4 types of empanadas, and a few choices of sides including French fries which are very well seasoned. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and the ground beef and potatoes empanadas. They were both made with fresh ingredients, well seasoned and a nice and flaky crust. The meat is very juicy and not dry which is sometimes an issue when frying. I definitely recommend the Philly cheesesteak empanadas. A must try and my favorite hands down. They also have a veggie empanada for those who are vegetarian. Go find them on Facebook and Instagram! Support a veteran business.

My newest craving that so frequently demands to be satisfied: delectable Puerto Rican style…read moreempanadas with a flaky crust, made so well by the guys at the Empajuanas food truck. My current favorites are the more classic beef and potato empanada and the Philly cheesesteak empanada, one of their creative variations. The food truck operates from Friday to Sunday, around 5 pm to midnight near the entrance of The Rock bar in the Melrose district. They cater as well and orders can be taken online or from the food truck itself.

The cakes are incredible -- perfect for all special occasions. We come here frequently for lunch…read more The sandwiches are wonderful -- especially the Cuban and Tripleta sandwiches. All the pastries are excellent. The mallorcas remind me of my childhood visiting PR during the summer. Highly recommend!

I have been longing for a Napoleon pastry and typed in 'Napoleon near me' and discovered this…read morewonderful bakery. Bakery owner called them by a different name, but it is the same wonderful French pastry, so hard to find. She said give her 5 minutes and she will have it ready for me. I bought all that she had at a great price. She then dazzled me with her photographs of cheesecakes. I ordered a pistachio smothered in Dubai chocolate for a family dinner, it is absolutely beautiful to look at.

First off such a vibe- you feel like you are being transported to a tropical vacay and in a very…read moreesthetic way. We seated ourselves at a booth since it wasn't quite busy and that just means more room for our food and drinks to spread out *teehee* The cocktails were amazing my cousin ordered the espresso martini which she loved they make the espresso fresh. I went with a gin cocktail that had coconut flavors something I would never consider with gin but if you read my reviews you know gin is my preferred spirit. It was so good! For two people we ordered three types of empanadas we probably could have gotten away with two flavors and maybe a lighter tapa or desert but really wanted to try the cheese and guava empanada and didn't want that to be a main option in case we didn't like it. Needless to say we really liked all three: picadillo, arroz con pollo and guava and cheese - the picadillo was the favorite however both for the inside flavor and the accompanying dip. Pricing is not bad I'd say the serving and size of the three empanadas for $14 is a great price.

We liked the ambience, the place is decorated very nicely…read more Food came put fast, I had the Ropa Vieja empanadas which were very tasty and good as an appetizer. My husband had the cubano which was a big portion and he liked it. I had a sangria which was decently priced, we also got a Mojito which thought was pricy for the amount of alcohol. Would go back to try other things in the menu. They are literally next to the light rail which makes transportation very easy because parking in downtown is a nightmare. Would def go back.

Very fresh and good food! We went with the chicharrones de pollo and patelitos. Loved the…read morechicharrones de pollo; not too greasy, good acidity, and good crunch while still being juicy. Tostones were also very good, although I think the ratio of chicken to tostones was off. The pastelitos were also good but barely filled, which is why I subtracted a star. If they had more filling, easily 5 stars. I also think the chicharron plates could use a fresh element to cut down the all fried part. Service was timely and the (i presume) owner was nice both times we called. Pickup was also very easy from the window. Overall, I would definitely come back!

I don't know where these five stars came from unless the day I ordered I was unlucky. I love…read moreChicharrón and especially when I go back to Miami, I definitely make sure I get my fix there. I got three orders of chicharrón that came with Tostones. Each order was $20. I ordered it through DoorDash to be delivered. I should've taken pictures but forgot but what I got was a joke. In the order was three pieces of Chicharron and the Tostones. The Chicharron barely had any meat and it wasn't that tender. Very very disappointed and honestly a little upset for the price I paid. I definitely will not be coming back.