The service was horrible and the food was worse. I have no idea how this place got such good reviews. The server had no personality and made me feel like I was bothering her with any questions. when she came back to take my order she walked away half way through. We asked for more drinks she never brought them but made sure to charge us for them. The food was horrible we couldn't even finish it. I know it wasn't just me because there were 3 other people at the table that thought the food was really bad. There was another server working that day it was a male and he seemed very nice and personable, but with our luck we were in a different section. I will never return to this restaurant and don't recommend any of you do either. read more

Service was good and so was the food. Not spicy but very tasty. Ordered the flan and it was heavenly. read more

Great service and those oh so tasty shrimp tacos! We go about twice a year and enjoy the patio and general ambiance.

Cauliflower & Elote at this little Mexican joint were the best out here in the Hills ... Muy delicioso read more

Sofrita - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

We've dined at Sofrita's many times over the 14 yrs we have resided in F.H. but today was the worst service in all our visits. There were not many people outside,maybe 3-4 couples. It took 8-10 min for the server to bring water than 30 min for our lunch which comprised of one Tortilla soup,one chicken salad sandwich and a spaghetti squash entree. The waitress shrugged her shoulders when I asked where our lunch was. When we asked for a container it was only then she asked if we want refills of our empty water glasses. I understand server help is in short supply these days but if she would have communicated that to us we may have empathized with her. We only saw two servers ,one male and our female server. read more

Solid place to eat in fountain hills. Ambiance actually has some character too. Guacamole was great. Shrimp tacos good too. Decent Cadillac margarita. Service was on point. If this place was in Phoenix I give it 4 stars. Compared to all the mediocre places in fountain hills, it's a 6. read more

Very relaxed , interesting menu and good food . Strong drinks and nice outside patios. Get here early. They close at 8 ! read more

Sofrita - Patios - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

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We came here for their dinner service. The inside is charming, and the service was good/fast. The food was delicious, and the sangria was very good. We had tacos and guacamole/chips. All of it was fresh and flavorful. We never come to fountain hills, but we would recommend this restaurant to friends and family visiting the area. read more

I saw the menu on yelp and really wanted the old San Juan tacos. I got to the location and they changed their menu last weekend. What are the odd. I had to purchase the full meal which isn't ideal for a single person. It wasn't made how I am used to receiving the same plate elsewhere. Usually it's pulled apart. This dish was swimming in flavorful sauce with a handful of potatoes and carrots. Unfortunately the veggies weren't cooked all the way through but it was still good. It came with 4 corn tortillas as well. I couldn't really use them because the meat and sauce was so piping hot lol. Now for dessert, the sugar free lemon cheesecake is amazing. It doesn't even taste sugar free. It's a must to order this dessert. read more

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Food was really great and the staff was super nice! Our waiter seemed new but had a good attitude. The drinks are BIG! If in fountain hills, this is a great place to get fresh Spanish and Mexican food! Highly reccomend the shrimp tacos! read more

Sofrita - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

The service was very slow for not being busy, and the waitress seemed annoyed with having to take an order. The chips,salsa and guacamole were fine when she finally brought it. The Ropa Vieja wasn't any better than Dinty Moore beef stew. Once the food came she didn't even check back on us for anything. Almost had to flag her down to get the bill! Won't be returning for sure! read more

Sofrita - Ropa Vieja Tacos, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole Grande. - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

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I had the Shrimp tacos, they were delicious. Everyone in our group loved there meal. The street corn is delicious. The service was very good. Don't be scared off by the outside decor, this place is a gem with great food and reasonable prices. read more

Haven't had the best experiences. Take out food is tepid at best. I've called and complained about food not being stored under a heating lamp when waiting for people to pick it up, especially since when you go in to pay for your food- Only a certain employee can ring you up, so your food loses heat while just waiting. I've had my food handed to me in an old box lid, a giant paper bag, or no bag or box. After complaining, they stored my comped food under a heating lamp- This of course was after the manager repeatedly told me "Bummer" for my bad experience..... I have a really simple solution........ Hold yourself to the BARE MINIMUM standard of serving WARM, not even hot, but just warm mediocre food. Since ordering there 2 more times, my food's never been stored under any heat source. Every time has been cold and soggy. Every time. Without fail. My favorite, is overpriced food that I have to go home and immediately microwave. read more

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A flavorful menu which doesn't disappoint. Tasty non-alcoholic drinks that are refreshing in the desert. Outdoor seating on the avenue for nice views. read more

Fabulous food and quaint authentic experience! A++ My wife and I have been several times now when we are in town. read more

I would give Sofritas 0 stars if possibly. Very bad experience. The server was very nice but she was working alone. The server was bad but she worked hard and was pleasant. Can't fault her because she was alone with a full dining room. I ordered the Cuban sandwich but it wasn't a Cuban. Over cooked flavorless shredded pork with a thin slice of ham one small slice of house made pickle. Very bland, no flavor. $12.00 for the sandwich but no sides not even fresh fries so I ordered fried plantains for $8.00. They had no flavor. $20.00 plus tax and tip for bad food. I have no idea why this place has good reviews. read more

Plenty of outdoor seating with shade. Drinks are really good and are fair value. Had the Cadillac Margarita and Coconut Mojito. Would recommend both. Service was really good (Emma). Food was only so/so. Shrimp Tacos had nice sauce and flavor, but there wasn't much to them. I was still hungry. Quinoa Salad (added Salmon) looked impressive, but had no taste...really needed seasoning. We took it back home to add some taste. This place also isn't cheap $75 with tax and tip for 2. I would come here again for the drinks...would try different food options. read more

I've ordered takeout from this restaurant a few times in the last month and each time has been wonderful.

I stopped by here a couple of Saturdays ago with my wife and her parents for lunch. We were visiting Fountain Hills and checking out the fountain for the day whenever we decided that we needed lunch. Sofrita happened to be on the road that we were driving on and had good Yelp reviews and so we stopped. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and make you stop outside their outdoor seating to wait for a hostess. Since it happened to be busy whenever we made it there it created a bit of a line on the sidewalk not really allowing anyone else through. We first tried to get outdoor seating but after being told that there was going to be a wait, took the immediate indoor seating. The inside of Sofrita is definitely interesting. There is a religious candle on every table and then if you see the bathroom, well, it's sorta creepy. Thankfully the candles aren't too noticeable until after you head to the bathroom and everything else besides that feels modern and clean. For lunch on this day I decided to go with the firehouse fish tacos and then since I was worried that they weren't going to be enough also went with the Brussels sprouts. The menu described the Firehouse fish tacos as tilapia, crispy fried rice gluten free tempura, spicy chipotle slaw, corn tortillas and mango salsa while the Brussels sprouts were described as pineapple, roasted red peppers, creole spiced mayo, green onion and coconut dressing. Whenever our food came out, I wasn't ready for the massive portion which was the Brussels sprouts. After all this place did call itself a tapas and I thought the $11 that they cost was just a steep price. Nope, that wasn't the case and the plate was simply massive and had to contain at least a pound of Brussels sprouts if not more. They were tasty too as they were roasted and covered in pineapple while the coconut sauce added a little sweetness. The bottom of the massive bowl also had pineapple juice in it and I enjoyed dipping the sprouts into the sauce to get a little pineapple tartness. My tacos were a little less successful. I can't say that there was anything wrong with them per se, but with a name like firehouse and the spicy chipotle slaw, I thought they were going to have a kick which they were clearly missing. The tilapia itself was good enough and the breading was nice and crispy. Finally the mango salsa added a little sweetness which I enjoyed. In the end I just wasn't that satisfied with them and am really glad I ordered the Brussels sprouts. The bottom line for me is that I would come back here again in the future. Even though the tacos were a bit of a miss for me I really loved the Brussels sprouts and would be interested in trying some more of their vegetable dishes. read more

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Mr. P was visiting a friend over in Fountain Hills, and had me search for something he could pick up for dinner on the way home. Among the normal burger joints and chain restaurants, I saw this little local place named Sofrita. Sofrita means sauteed in Spanish. I'm up for local sauteed Spanish goodness! The restaurant has a streamlined website, complete with online ordering. Mr. P said that the restaurant was very small - a cute Spanish bistro with a few tables and an incredible smell. He seriously wanted to stay there just to watch and smell! Having recently been to Spain, it gave a feeling of family and comfort, Spanish decor and nostalgia. It brought him back there, with decor reminiscent of our travels. I ordered the spaghetti squash cazuela. You get a fantastically roasted half squash, sauteed with fresh tomato, lemon, mint and parmesan. There are normally onions as well, but you all know how I feel about the devil apples! This squash had mild flavor and perfect texture. Mr. P ordered the seafood paella. He was blown away by this perfect pan of rice. The paella contained salmon, shrimp, calamari, green mussels, onion, and of course the yellow rice. The rice was noticeably cooked with the seafood stock, giving it a tremendous flavor. It wasn't at all fishy, but rich and hearty, pleasing to the palate. He was raving all through the heaping container. I also ordered the garbanzos fritos as a snack, and snacks for work the next day. What a great choice! We received a huge takeout tin of the glorious little beans, which were perfected with a little sea salt and Moroccan spice. They weren't too spicy, yet they packed flavor. Still warm, they were absolutely addictive. I also ordered a side cup of chicken salad. This isn't just any chicken salad. Almonds and cranberries make it sweet and salty, light and comforting. Another great choice! So, one slight oversight on our takeout visit. I ordered online and prepaid. I ordered a diet coke and an iced tea, and also a dog treat from their menu for our newly acquired old lady dog. I got a call from the restaurant from a very nice gal, who noticed that she forgot a drink, and didn't actually have the pup treats. She also had given Mr. P his drink, but gave him regular coke - he is diabetic. So I had to call him to tell him not to drink it - but he could tell right away. No biggie. She advised me that she would look into the process of refunding the items, since we live so far away. To my surprise, Sofrita refunded our ENTIRE ORDER! They really didn't have to do that! It was so very good, that we both agree that we would make the trip for this fantastic bistro. Take.my.money! Please, patronize this fantastic restaurant! The food is beyond amazing, and I can't wait to try other items. The service, even though small details were missed, was great, even after the fact. We will be back! read more

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Stopped in about 45 minutes before closing. In the patio with my dog. Waitress brought out water for me and my dog at the same time. Dog bowl was sparkling clean and was much appreciated - I did t even have to ask. Had the homemade chips and salsa, beer battered shrimp tacos which were great. Waitress brought out a wrapped milk bone cookie for my dog! That was an unexpected treat. They did not make me feel rushed at all. Very Happy with service and food. read more

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Should be 2 1/2 stars.. Very sad we wasted our time coming here. We were doing a staycation seen this place had pretty good reviews, really not sure how. Our waitress did not have the best of attitude,- seen that when we pulled up and she looked over at us while taking somebody else's order a rolling her eyes that should've been a red flag but we still came in. Has to be some of the worst salsa and chips we have ever had. we got a bruschetta board have to say almost one of the worst we have had we asked for salt it came well after we were done with the whole thing Madisyn sure if that would helped. Beers could've been colder.... When we were ordering it felt like we were bothering her we will never be back here.... No music was in English... oh yes they have no Wi-Fi here.. so sad looks like it could be a pretty cool place, we were hoping for better..... read more

Cozy place serving up Latin and American-Mex tapas and tacos. We walked in with friends. Felt like I was south of the border with the rustic decor, quaint and cozy seating. Street-side patio seating outside too. We gobled-up on tasty & hearty pork verde and delish beef ropas tacos, crunchy crunch crunch tortilla chips & salsa (not enough spiciness), IPA on tap. We were hungry after walking around the car show in town. Service was really good! The menu does not say anything about the sourcing of ingredients, like local or farm fresh versus dropped off by some 18 wheeler semi hauling industrial food chain frozen foods. Just sayin, I like it fresh and like it more when restaurants support local hard-working Arizona farmers --- there are many excellent farm markets in the Scottsdale / Fountain Hills vicinity --- been to some great farm stands. To me that is worth a STAR on any review. Suggest that Sofrita list purveyors or at least talk to how it is prepped, i.e., like from scratch or out-of-the-zip-lock bag. I digress! I ate! It was good to go! read more

Mistake, but we tried. Seafood paella was abysmal. Pork pernil was ok. The menu is great but the food didn't match up. Good tostones.

This margarita was awesome! It was sweet and fresh. Fish tacos were really good, beet salad was good but I wish it came with greens, like arugula or something. Just beets and apples were heavy and a little odd. Nice spot to sit outside. read more

Sofrita - Fish tacos, beet salad - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

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This was our first time in. Very disappointed. The food was not hot, just barely warm. Bland, no flavor. Vegan street tacos totally boring, tortilla was not fresh and fell apart when I picked it up, so had to eat with a fork. My husband's Moroccan chicken tacos were also bland and didn't even come with any type of salsa, which he had to ask for, and pay for! I would say the best part of the experience was the bathroom! Candlelight shrine to the virgin mary. Wow! Totally bizarre. read more

Sofrita - a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a candle - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

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You don't have to travel far from AZ to take a mini vacation to Puerto Rico. SOFRITA owner, Carolyn, has brought her home city of San Juan to Fountain Hills, and incorporated flavors of the Caribbean with Spanish tapas. We had the pleasure of meeting her today and trying some great items off of the menu. The tacos are good-sized and had generous portions of tender and flavorful chicken. They aren't your typical tiny street taco; although they do offer the smaller versions of these for happy hour, which is everyday from 3-6. Everything we had was fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. I'm looking forward to going back during the cooler months to enjoy their patio with a view of the town's landmark fountain. This is a great spot for date night and a solid choice pre/post FH event. Next time you're looking for something different with a change of scenery, consider giving them a try. Say hi to Carolyn- she's lovely! read more

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Sofrita's is one of our favorite places in Fountain hills. Their breakfast veggie burrito is amazing.

Nice place to dine. Patio is great but beware of flying bugs! A fun time for a greet and meet or friends and family. On the smaller side. read more

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Good food extremely over priced one waitress service was incredibly slow. Won't be back

Everything was really good. But I'm pretty sure the gluten free fish battered tacos were NOT gluten free as I got so sick afterward

Delicioso! Fresh ingredients and wonderful service! I'll definitely be back, thanks! read more

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My husband and I really want to like this place, but the food is sooooo bland. We started out with the guacamole, chips, and salsa, and all three were extremely bland and had no seasoning. Then I had the grilled salmon tacos and my husband had shredded pork tacos, and nothing had flavor. All the food looked nice, but it just was BLAND. We keep trying this place, and it doesn't get any better. The seasoning and flavors are just not there read more

I had the greatest blt at this restaurant as well as great wine and delicious guacamole.

The food is great. Fish tacos were really good. The margaritas are huge, the Bloody Mary's are good. The patio is lovely. The service could be improved. We asked for water so many times and never got any that it became an ongoing joke for the weekend about not getting water in the desert. I think they were just understaffed, like everyone right now. I will go again for sure. read more

Sofritas, hands down, has the best fresh, healthy, tasty salads in town! My favorite is the Lo Santo (Chopped) Salad but all their salads are yummy. I always get my Lo Santo/Chopped Salad with an order of the garbanzo fritos and I sprinkle some on top for a little crunch, more texture, and it goes perfectly with all base salad ingredients and delicious dressing! If you love salads, you must try this! I never get out of there without an order of chips/salsa/guacamole which are amazing, too. ALL of their food is fresh and delicious. And the family/staff are so welcoming and friendly. Thank you Sofritas team! read more

This review would go better if it weren't for two things. The most annoying first: the table top where we were seated was sticky. Two: I don't know what type of place sofritas is trying to be. We had chips and salsa to start. The chips were ok but the salsa was super bland. About the only thing I could taste was the cilantro. We asked for "hot" salsa and were brought a small (tiny) dish with two different salsas. The red one wasn't bad, but the green one was very strange. I asked what it was but the server didn't know. However someone said it was "Lebanese". Ok. Lebanese. The tomatillo salsa that came with the "street tacos" was the best of the bunch. My guest had the street tacos and she said, quote: "they all tasted the same. Beef, chicken, pork, black been, or vegetable. All I could taste was cabbage". Street tacos are cabbage tacos? Where? Apparently, here. I had the cubano, which was just barely ok. I'm used to cubanos with mustard and pickles. This one had sliced cucumbers. No mustard that I could tell and definitely no other condiments either. Which is unfortunate. The pork was pretty dry. Very disappointed because it looked like it would Be wonderful when it came out. Except for the weird garnish of chopped lettuce and tomatoes. (I didn't understand why, it made the plate look weird). All that and over thirty dollars later, we left still hungry and confused. What kind of place is this? Spanish, like we were told it was? Cuban, like one of the dishes? faux Mexican? Lebanese? Flavor free? Tofuganic-gluten-free-range? I still don't know. I get the impression this is more of a bar than a restaurant. Update: Since moving to fh, I've come here a few times. There have been some new additions to the menu which I'm happy to say I really like. For example. The tacos ropas viejas, which is sort of like a shredded beef in ranchero sauce. It's not ranchero sauce though, it's "ropa vieja". Which is Cuban. Anyway. It's very flavorful and the new update to this taco is that it has papas and fried matchstick onions. Flavor explosion in your mouth. Regarding the table tops, I've not experienced the sticky situation since that one time. I'll say, "I like this place". One of the better restaurants in fountain hills. Definitely unique. The menu, the decor (check out the baño!) and the "santería sacred lounge". I really like the concept of that even though sometimes the owner seems to get unnecessary flack for it from uneducated "experts". read more

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This is a very small and very unique restaurant. The menu is Latin Inspired and some tapas items are offered. The plates we tried were large portions that could be shared and all the tables are set with extra plates for sharing. I had the Ojitos Chinos - Basically it was a grilled chicken salad. The salad was made with crisp fresh greens, canned mandarins, LOTs of Carrots and Lots of crisp tortilla strips. The chicken on it was very tasty but slightly dry. I thought the cashews were very good they seemed real sweet but had a spicy kick at the end and the ginger dressing was good too. Overall it was a nice salad that I would order again but would ask for them to go lighter on the tortilla strips. My husband had the Chef's Taco Tasting Platter. It was five different tacos with two salsas. I didn't taste the tacos but my husband said he couldn't taste what taco was chicken from the beef and pork and liked the vegetable tacos best. (that is very unusual for him) He also said they had too much raw cabbage in them for his taste. I found that service was attentive and friendly. I would give a 3.5 if I could Worth a try when your in the area. read more

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I was at Sofrita on 3/21/24 with friends. My husband and I both had the shrimp tacos. Within 5 hours of eating, I suffered severe food poisoning. My husband was fine; I must have had a different batch of shrimp. I ended up going to the Honor Health walk-in and HH ER for treatment. Not sure what is going on in their kitchen, but we will never go there again. read more

Went here the other night and I ordered the chopped salad, the pimientos, and some red sangria. The pimientos, which are cooked peppers, were SOOOOO good! There were a few spicy peppers in there, which made this appetizer flavorful. The chopped salad was the usual deliciousness. I got it without cheese and with the lime dressing instead of the creamy chipotle dressing they put on it. In the past I have had it with the chipotle dressing and it's reallllllly good. The red sangria was good, a little sweet, but the fruit was plentiful and it was refreshing. I like sweet though, so it's all good. read more

Sofrita - Red Sangria - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

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