Arizona has an under-seasoning epidemic but Vecina has comfortably beaten the allegations. Flavors…read morewere all on point and as expected from the components on the menu, which doesn't happen often in Phoenix. The Papas Verde had an addicting tang from the tomatillo salsa but were brilliantly balanced out by the chorizo and asadero cheese. The shaved brussel salad could have used a little more date and chile to balance out the vinegar but I was pleased either way. The elote was probably the only thing that fell short execution-wise as I didn't get much of the chorizo flavor, but the cook on the corn itself was perfect. The Gambas al Ajillo are absolutely a must-get. Juicy, sweet shrimp with an unexpected kick from the butter sauce and unsurprisingly great bread from Noble. The Tlayuda was a little heavy on the lettuce, but the smoked pork and bean puree combo were so flavorful that it helped balance out the richness with texture and freshness. I also loved the crispy contrast from the fried tortilla. We ended with the Concha and Mango Sticky Rice ice cream which sounded pretty simple but was quite impressive in its own right. The ice cream was a touch too frozen, but it ended up working out well with the crunchy cornflake coating and lightly warmed, pillowy concha to make a really satisfying ending to our meal. Service was excellent and the patio was well-lit and had heaters ready for colder weather. Vecina is on the pricier side for sure, but you will not be disappointed.

As my friend said, the white bean puree here is a non-negotiable. It was my FAVORITE menu item…read more Only complaint was...give me another flour tortilla - ha. We ordered a bottle of wine and went to town on: White Bean Puree * Crispy Short Rib | Herb Salad | Flour Tortilla: Karaage * Aji Amarillo | Citrus Gastrique | Togarashi | Lime Elote * Chorizo Butter | Lime Creme Fraiche | Toasted Chiles Romaine * Buttermilk Dressing | Mexican Sriracha | Parmesan | Noble Bread Breadcrumbs Gambas al Ajillo * Wild Shrimp Co. Mexican Shrimp | Paprika Garlic Butter | Serrano Cruda | Garlic Noble Bread - this was the only dish that was not my favorite. SUPER flavorful but I wanted a more.. 'traditional' tapas Gambas al Ajillo flavor aka less paprika please. Saudero tacos (a brisket confit suadero tacos with a chile jam, aguacate, serrano cruda, toasted sesame, fresnos and micro cilantro) We sat on the patio for a wonderful AZ spring evening. The service was great. I also enjoyed their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. The only downside is the parking -- it's pretty small and shared with Lou Malnati's next door!

Amazing food and phenomenal music to enjoy a date night with your partner. Staff was very welcoming…read moreand friendly!

Wow!!!!! What a find. Probably the best restaurant I've found in the Phoenix metro area. Although…read moreI've been to South America, I only thought about great steaks. But this restaurant has a full range of menu items and a complete bar. Not to mention live music while we were there. With some guidance from our server Terri, We ordered caipirinha's, a beef empanada, pork empanada, and shared the arepa. Wow. The flavors, the crunch, the depth. Wow. And for dessert, the gelato empanadas. We will not only be back, we are bringing friends

Behind Japanese food, Salvadorian cuisine is my second favorite. Yes, ahead of Mexican. A pupusa…read morewith that mildly salty cheese oozing out the sides become crispy is a thing of beauty. Guanaquito is definitely one of the best Salvadorian restaurants I've been to in the valley. Pupusa size and cheese are spot on, my only complaint is that they are a little greasy. Menu is extensive and also other Salvadorian treats

My first time trying Salvadorian food, it had a unique layout and cute restaurant, the staff was…read morefriendly and helped us with the menu with any questions. I ordered Queso con jalapeños Pupusas and a Chicharron y queso Pupusas, food arrived fairly quick and it came out hot and fresh, the cheese tasted delicious, and the dough was soft and flavorful. Adding the red salsa and the Curtido was to die for!! The curtido was a bit tangy, slighty sweet it added the perfect crunch. My bf & I shared a Tamarindo & Ensalada drink. The Ensalada tasted fresh, fruity, it was my favorite. I also love how there's small chunks of fruit in it. Tamarindo was better than most I've tried with a perfect sweetness. Everything had good portions. Very delicious, would love to dine in next time!

My boyfriend took me here for a cute little date and oh my gosh was I blown away. The staff was so…read moreattentive and kind. The food was authentic and flavorful. The decor was so cute and very romantic. Absolutely would recommend it to anyone ¨

4 stars for overall food, 5 for the salsa. We got…read moreguacamole, sangria, 2 guisados: ropa vieja and Cochinita Pibil. Love the sangria, cochinita pibil was better, not a wow factor tho. I'd def go back for the salsa and try other entrees.

God tier. Fresh…read moreguac to die for. Incredibly refreshing agua Fresca. Next level tacos. Those fresh piping hot churros. Heavenly. We heard amazing things about this place, and this lived up to the hype and more. We ended up going two days in a row. It's really that good. Staff are also absolutely wonderful. Can't recommend this place enough.

Went here for lunch right from the airport. The place is currently undergoing reservation…read more I found the website misleading specially place being owned by a renowned chef as the website states. It is like a Taquaria and serving food from the food truck. Eats nothings more than a nearby eatery honestly. We got one entre, one kids meal and two non alcoholic drinks for 70$. Everything tasted average nothing chef made. I will not go back. Good luck.

I came in for lunch today for the first time and loved it!…read more My friend and I shared the elote appetizer as well the halibut ceviche verde. Both were really good We both ordered the beet salad. It was amazing and presented beautifully. The rest of the menu looked really good to I can't wait to come back. Our server Caden was super helpful recommending drinks and dishes and he was very attentive.

I met a friend here for lunch recently and found it to be a pleasant place. We were seated on the…read morepatio outside near the entrance and it was not terribly busy or loud-which I appreciated. Peering inside, that might be where the real party is...louder music, lively atmosphere. I'd assume that the patio can hang too, but on a Tuesday mid-day it is pretty tame. Service was attentive-perhaps more than necessary. I can appreciate being checked on and not forgotten, but maybe just a little less than happened during our visit. Perhaps our server was new or under utilized, but it felt like we were confirming how everything was ok pretty often. I enjoyed the chicken tacos and made mental note to order them again, but without guac. I know, I'm probably the only person on the planet that doesn't care for it, but I don't. Or maybe I'd venture to try something else. The menu was large with plenty of options.

BFF is Puerto Rican and we've been to Phoenix Coqui before but not this establishment. Upon…read morearrival, our server was waiting at the door for us to enter. The restaurant is a very good size with lots of room and tables available. The decor is that of PR culture which is very colorful and bright. We started off with canoa which is a plantain stuffed with ground beef and cheese. It was very hot and delicious! For our "platos principals" (main entrees) I had the pechuga de pollo (chicken breast with grilled onions) with mofongo as my side (also comes with a side salad). It was very tasty and not dry at all. BFF had the pernil (pulled pork) with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) as his side which also came with a side salad. For dessert we shared the tembleque which is a coconut pudding but not in the traditional sense of pudding (more like a jelly texture). BFF also ordered coquito (holiday rum drink) & apparently our server (Sophia) omitted the rum so the owner came by and offered a fresh glass. Speaking of, everything was wonderful except that Sophia seemed to have a bit of a poor attitude as she wasn't too friendly. I'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt as perhaps she wasn't feeling well but out of the corner of my eye she had this almost "eyeroll" look. Perhaps she just didn't want to be there (she was friendly upon us leaving and thanked us). Anyway, I highly recommend this establishment. Both food and ambience was great and the service was too.

We love this place. My husband lived in Puerto Rico and was so excited about finding it. He feels…read morelike it transports him back to PR! We've had numerous birthday celebrations there. It never disappoints. The owner is a great guy and we have a nice conversation with him each visit. Try it out!

We were staying at the Arizona Biltmore and I wanted to celebrate my husband's birthday at a…read morerestaurant. I was able to make a reservation at Renata's Hearth. We had a warm greeting from the hostess stand and were seated promptly at our reservation time. The restaurant gives off a warm and cozy vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is two pages offering some dishes served family style. We decided to share all our dishes. Our waitress was friendly and offered great suggestions. Food came out quick and was delicious. A great spot to celebrate a special occasion.

Flautas are one of my favorite things. They have potato flautas with cabbage. 3 of them without any…read moresides for $36. They are unseasoned and the red pepper sauce is lacking in flavor. The entire restaurant seems void of cilantro which I know is a love or hate ingredient, but is a staple in Hispanic dishes. Everything from guacamole to the flautas needed it. Guacamole was delicious, but expensive for what you get ($19). As a vegan, you are VERY limited in what you can order. Guacamole and two salads without cheese and the potato flautas without cheese. Very meh. We only ate here because we were staying at the hotel and assuming beans and vegetables would be plentiful in the dishes. Wrong. We left hungry. Service was very good though. Matthew was our server. We had come here for a birthday and were seated at a small two top in a very busy area. It wasn't relaxing, intimate, or enjoyable. So many other good places to dine in Phoenix. One and done for me.

Wow such a great spot - been wanting to try this place forever now and finally caved this…read moreafternoon. Everything from the atmosphere service and food was perfect. Planning on coming back once a week moving forward. Had the shark, Mahi and the pork Asada toco on the specialty / gourmet tacos section of the menu. Wish I got the servers name but she was extremely friendly! (Younger dark haired Mexican girl). Mahi taco was my favorite, arguably my favorite taco of all time. Rice that it came with was amazing too not a big fan of refried beans but they were alright... marg was good and they have Pacifico which is my favorite so I was a happy customer overall. 3 tacos one marg and a large Pacifico for 36 bucks... can't find that in Scottsdale! Highly recommend

Was out in Phoenix and my friend bet their life on how great La Santisima was...so we had to go…read more Not gonna lie, it was pretty fantastic! The decor and art in the place was amazing, loved it! They were fairly busy when we stopped in so it was a little slow in getting our food but nothing extreme. There's inside seating and a small patio outside. The food was amazing! I had a shark taco and bean and cheese burrito and loved both. Scale of 1 to 10, I'll go back again for sure!

Just Amazing. Went for lunch and was thinking of going back for dinner but my flight was not late…read moreenough

This place is so good! Friends kept telling me to go, and now I get why everyone talks about it…read more If you're planning to visit, try to come before the dinner rush because it fills up fast. Also bring a group. The portions are huge and the food is clearly meant to be shared. Trust me on this one, bring friends. I've tried a bunch of dishes here, and there are a few I always go back to. For the table, Camarones Locos is an easy choice. The flame grilled shrimp comes out hot and full of flavor, perfect for passing around. La Patrona ceviche tower is massive and worth the order. When it hits the table, you immediately feel good about the decision. El Pulpazo is technically an entrée, but we always order it as a shareable. The octopus is grilled perfectly and it comes with rice and beans, so everyone gets a little of everything. For entrées, my number one pick is the Lobster and Crab Enchiladas with green sauce. I think about this dish at least once a week. The enchiladas are packed with lobster and crab, and the green sauce ties the whole thing together. Honestly, I could talk about this place all day. If you like Mexican food and seafood, you need to try it. Great food, big portions, and a menu that makes it hard to stop ordering.