I almost never leave reviews, but this place deserves 10 stars. I have been searching for an…read moreauthentic Dominican restaurant for years since I left home, and to think the place I was looking for was in Arizona of all places? I'm glad I decided to give them a shot. There is food on the menu I thought I'd never have again, and as it came out I still couldn't believe it being right in front of me. The food was amazing, the flavors remind me of home, seasoning was spot on, every single item we ordered off the menu did not disappoint. The service was exemplary as well, our server did not let us go without water, and ensured we got everything we asked for and more. The ambiance and overall feel of the restaurant was so genuine too, felt like I was in DR, down to the colors on the walls and the music! My new favorite spot. Only complaint is that the owner was not in when I visited the first time so I could shake his hand and thank him for making me feel right at home. Cannot recommend it enough, please take some time to visit and give the food a try, you will not be disappointed.

Service good. Food good…read more Nice variety. Good portions. Our waitress was really nice and was helpful. She really wanted to make sure that we enjoyed the food.

Food was absolutely amazing, Space is clean and…read morecomfortable. Service is friendly and efficient.

10/10 I've had the real deal in Jamaica, so I know what…read moreauthentic, delicious food should taste like and this place hit the spot. Truly a hidden gem. I actually drove out of my way for it, They were so confident in their food that you eat first, pay after. That tells you everything about their flavors! I had the stewed oxtail, and big, well-executed portions like that are hard to beat. The way they bring that island joy out of what they have is amazing. I'm glad I made the trip absolutely worth every mile! Service great, Friendly people behind the counter serving delicious food and the reggae music playing in the background was such a vibe.

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

My husband and I really enjoyed this Puerto Rican casual counter service spot! Loved their house…read moremade 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!

Very much enjoyed the food and service here - not pretentious and delivering squarely on flavor…read more They do it right! You order at the counter and then take a seat, indoors or outdoors. We tried a few empanadas and the mushroom, spinach and artichoke; potato; elote; and guava with cheese were all good. They had the right amount of filling to crust ratio. The sopa verde (flavorful and had depth) and arroz Colombiano (lots of ingredients that all worked together) were also great. It was quiet on a weekday afternoon. Everyone was very friendly when answering questions and taking our orders. The space is casual and there's a small parking lot. Would be happy to return for takeout or dine in!

This amazing spot is right around the corner from the theater in downtown Mesa, so if you want a…read morebite before or after, this is your place. This is a slice of Latin America right here in the East Valley. The owners are really friendly, ready to explain all the dishes in the menu, and will make recommendations based on your taste. The cost is, very reasonable, and about an hour before curtain time, there were few other patrons. They do a huge carry-out business and the reason is obvious. The food is amazing! So ext time you're in downtown Mesa, and are getting hungry, go visit República Empañada. You'll be glad you did.

We had a great experience at Casa de Mambo. The food was fresh, flavorful & absolutely delicious -…read moreeverything tasted homemade. The service was warm & friendly. The restaurant was clean and well-kept. Definitely a spot I'd recommend.

First i want to start off with how AMAZING this place is, starting from vibes to food, everything…read moreis lovely. Authentic Dominican food. I would actually have to rate this place a 9/10

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.

The food was amazing, the service was excellent and the vibe was authentic. And everything from the…read moretostones to the rice and beans reminded me of my abuelita. Thanks for all the love!

Holy Cuban sandwich!!!! My husband and I took a journey across town to see what became of metro…read morecenter. We noticed on the map that there was a Cuban restaurant a mile away so we had to go! It's in a relatively abandoned strip mall and If you drive too fast you could miss it, I'm not sure you can even see it from the street, you kind of have to know it's there and MAN do people know!!!' By the time we left it was hopping! Lots of regulars you could tell. Staff was very nice, restroom clean and well stocked. Ambiance? Cute island minimalism! FOOD Had to start with the empanadas which were soo good and great flavor in the meat, I LOVE Cuban sandwiches but have failed to find a halfway decent one in Arizona. When we were in Miami and Key West I ate my weight in Cuban sandwiches so that's my gold standard! This one is just as good if not better! Advised it was big but we each ordered one anyway and big is an understatement they were huge! Roasted pork delicious and juicy, ham and Swiss. Just the right about of mustard not to overpower it and the right amount of pickles to also enhance but not overpower the flavor. The Cuban bread DELICIOUS! For 12 dollars it was two meals and a small snack for me. I'd say that's a heck of a deal ! We are already planning a trip out west to go back !

Cubano sandwich was tasty and very filling. The choices of…read moredesserts were outstanding. I chose the strawberry cake which was excellent. It was light and not sugary sweet. Would absolutely recommend.

I came here tonight to have a taste of my family culture. I love coming here as the food reminds me…read moreof my childhood and family. Every time I'm here the service is friendly and I feel welcomed and valued. The inside decor reminds me of the island and all the beauty that the island has to offer. I love it! For the food, I always get the pernil. Tonight they didn't have the standard side, but they had arroz con habichuelas (which I love). I also got a pernil sandwich and a quesito for dessert. Everything is fantastic as usual and rich with sabor y amor. I highly recommend stopping by for the food, drinks and dancing on Saturdays.

First off you walk in there and the ambiance of the murals on each side of the restaurant were very…read morecool, it was the Island of Puerto Rico. The service that Aracely provided to my son & I was great. She cashiered, she ran the food, she bused the tables, and was cooking. I was able to see that she was mashing the mofongo in very large mortar. She was Superwoman. The food was pretty good. We ate a Cubano - panini pressed. We also had a dessert Tembleque classic cinnamon pudding. I ordered a Togo order for my wife and mother in law. Arroz con Gandules, Tostones, Canoas-Picadillo , Pastellitos-Empanada, Pernil & Arroz, and for dessert Guava Pastry.

Had a wonderful experience with my lunchgroup of 7 last week. We ordered a variety of items, and…read morethey were all absolutely delicious. I have never tasted a curry chicken quite like theirs, and now I have a craving for more! We had quite a few questions, so the chef came out and personally helped us out. The service is a tad slow because they make everything to order, so plan on a nice relaxed meal - the food is worth it! I would definitely recommend you try this place. And - if you want a nice SPICY jerk chicken or pork this is your place!!

I recently visited Caribbean Palms and walked away with mixed feelings…read more First off, the service was great. The woman kept checking on me, and I actually liked that the cook brings out the food that's a nice personal touch you don't see everywhere. That said, the portions were underwhelming. I understand it leans more toward a dine-in experience, but the oxtail serving felt small. The presentation almost plays tricks on you it comes on a large plate with separate bowls for the sides, which makes it look like more than it actually is. On top of that, having to choose between cabbage or plantains felt a bit limiting for sides. The rice was a little dry and slightly hard for my taste, but I will say the plantains were really good sweet and done right. I couldn't help but compare it to another Caribbean spot I recently tried in Glendale, where the portions were generous and the oxtail was big, tender, and full of flavor. Here, the flavor was good, but it didn't stand out. I've definitely had better, so my expectations were a bit higher. Overall, it's not a bad spot it just feels pricey for what you get. I spent around $60 total: two cocktails at $15 each, plus the oxtail at market price (which can run $30-$40). The biggest plus is convenience it's close to home, so it's an easy option when I'm craving Jamaican food. But if I'm being honest... next time, I might still find myself making that drive back out to Glendale.

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.