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    Phoenix Coqui

    4.7 (179 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    PHOENIX COQUI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Michael S.

    *** thanks for your response , that was really classy . I appreciate that *** by the way I didn't say anything because I don't like wasting food and nobody came by to ask me if everything was okay . Not that I'm mad at that like I said the lady was nice. Thank you though for responding. I wish you guys a lot of luck*** I really wanted to like this place being a native NewYoRican. The rice was okay but the pernil was mad dry. Didn't give you any wedges of lime to offset the dryness and the flavor was lacking garlic! Any Puerto Rican who cooks pernil knows that you don't skip on the garlic! That's the key ingredient lots and lots of garlic the cloves inside of the meat strategically placed. The service was cool. The person who greeted me was very nice. The place is a small unassuming spot.. cute. Really wish the quality of food was better. Oh the platano Maduro was on point very sweet. But the salad.. it was in arugula salad mixed greens something that's so non Puerto Rican and more than likely came out of a bag. Classical Puerto Rican they just give you Iceberg and tomato and call it good. They also have a pretty small menu selection I was looking for bistec with onions, or bacalao or a little bit more options on the cuchifrito... what they have on the menu they didn't even have available which is a little disappointing. Overall I would not repeat but I'm glad I had an opportunity to support my people.

    Food was amazing. Had the Pernil plate. It was so delicious. It took me back to my dad making this food at home. 15/10. Will definitely be back. The service was quick and friendly.

    Alcapurra vegana de yuca - yummmm
    Evie S.

    My husband and I really enjoyed this Puerto Rican casual counter service spot! Loved their house made hot sauce. It was different! The dishes we tried: -Alcapurra Vegana de Yuca: Fritters from Yuca stuffed with seasoned soy meat- This one was so fun, interesting and delicious. The outside masa dough is made from mashed fried yuca. -Habichuelas red kidney bean and potatoes side stew: this one was more delicious than expected. Not a ton of beans and potatoes and we wished there was more in it but really delicious flavor! -Mofongo Solo: Was good but a tad less flavor than other mofongos I have had maybe. It was delicious when we put the stew on it. -Mushroom empanada Everything was delicious and the staff was great! Very thankful for how vegan and vegetarian friendly they are too. I believe they have vegan mayo available for dishes with mayo. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

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    Amanda C.

    The food is to die for! It's so flavorful, fresh, and cooked with love. I love how the food tasted as if it sat down in a kitchen and food served right up from the stove. It's a lot of food and great for the price. I definitely recommend the pernil, empanadas, and the chicken mofongo! The rice is so tasty that I could eat that for forever! The only thing I wish is that it had a bit more meat.

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    Dennys J.

    We loveddddd this place, I had the mofongo as pictured and it was the best one I have ever had, is going to be hard to beat as the owners said . My husband had the pernil and he also loved it. Portions are very big, we have some left overs. They also do take out. The place is small but very cozy. We loved they were playing salsa all the time. Owners are very sweet and nice. They gave us their recs and did not miss. They also have empanadas so we have to go back to try them ASAP. 10/10!!

    Shrimp Momfongo  Arroz con gandules Parcha
    Tanya G.

    Puerto Rican food is my favorite. As a Puerto Rican woman who cooks this cuisine I love to try restaurants of the origin. The food was delicious and fresh. Service and ascetic's were a perfect match

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    Lydia W.

    Empanadillas were stellar! The Mofongo was "ok", a bit dry and didn't reheat too well. Pernil was flavorful and juicy . Service was good and ambience welcoming with lots of Puerto Rico decor

    Nice mural!!
    Yvonne G.

    The guys who run this place know what they are doing. The food is delicious. Had the alcapurria- my first ever made of yucca. Crispy, nicely fried with no greasy residue. Now that's talent. Ordered 4 MOFONGO s two with carne frita. Everybody loved their food. They want more! I was particularly impressed with the quick service. Despite having several orders ahead of me, the wait was not too long. Come by for great puertorican food.

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    Seth R.

    I order take out here a few times a month. The food is excellent, and always comes hot and served nicely. I've been inside as well, it's a little spot off 15th Ave and Indian school with a cafe type feel inside. Everything I've had has been excellent always.

    Elaine B.

    Never have I ever had Puerto Rican food before and I've been missing out! We have a couple we have a monthly dinner meet up at places we have never tried before. We actually have a wheel we spin to pick where we go and this month the wheel landed on Phoenix Coqui. It's a small place but air conditioning worked excellent. The owner had great energy and was super nice. Food was sooo good. I felt the owner described it perfectly. Their food is all cooked with spices. Not spicy spices but flavor! We tried the best seller: Plato de Pernil. Which was pulled Pork with rice. I'm not a huge pulled pork fan I'll admit but I wanted to try it. It was delicious! Had just the right amount of flavor to it. Wasn't dry at all. Rice was very flavorful Then we got various empandillas: ground beef, chicken, beef and cheese, and pizza. Again. Everything was super flavorful! Then they give you habanero sauce and a creamy aioli sauce to eat with everything. Delish!! I want to go back to try the mofongo! I believe that's what we smelled as we were leaving. The place was flooded with the smell of garlic! Yum

    Judy L.

    I have been trying to get to this place. I got Chicken empanadilla, Tostones (fried green plantain), & Pollo ala Criolla (stewed chicken, yellow rice, beans, & salad). Pina Colada to cool off too! Everything was delicious and plenty. I miss Puerto Rician food and this hit the spot!

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    Joseph V.

    I ordered mofongo, yuca and sorullito, and a lemonade, I cannot express how delicious the mofongo was! And it was a good size portion too! I highly recommend this place.

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    Authentic delicious food, great service, like the menu choices. Love my platanos y mofongo.

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    My food.. monfongo, pastelillos, rice, flan. All is good . Friendly, amicable service. Visiting the place every week

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    Can anything be done Gluten free?

    Everything except the empanadillas and pastries.

    Any possibilities of having delivery option soon?

    Hi Felix. Thanks for your question. We are not yet able to offer a delivery service for individual orders at this time. We will do our best to get there at some point.

    Are there vegetarian options here?

    Yes, we have vegan and vegetarian options available.

    Are they still in business?

    YES! Phoenix Coqui had its grand opening on June 10th, 2017 and is now open 4 nights a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday) and also available for catering! For more… 

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