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!

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.

While driving around Phoenix's Melrose District, we happened upon this hole-in-the-wall gem. As…read morenative Chicagoans, we grew up with amazing Puerto Rican cuisine. So we were so excited to find Coquí. We enjoyed the empanadas (perfectly crispy with mushroom being our absolute favorite), shrimp with arroz con gandules (a garlic lovers delight and some of the best rice we've had), and a jobarito sandwich (which they were willing to make with chicken instead of pork). Everything was made fresh to order and full of authentic Boricua flavor. It was a hot day and the waitress brought us all free bottles of water. Little did I know that this business is also gay-owned. So happy to support such a business and enjoy delicious cuisine.

Best Puerto Rican food in Phoenix AZ! My wife and I found and tried El New Yorican food truck on a…read moreGoogle search. The food was unbelievably delicious and flavorful! We recently had a party and had El New Yorican cater the food, and it was Amazing! Everyone was blown away with the food. The owner/chef is also very friendly and passionate about the quality of his food. If you are interested in trying a great Latin alternative to the typical Latin food spots around town, I highly recommend you try El New Yorican! With sincerity and appreciation, Shawn Gonzales

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 have lived in Arizona for 11 years. Tried multiple a different Jamaican restaurants. I can…read morehonestly say this restaurant definitely brings me back home to the east coast. The service was great family owned. Once walking in, it as if you're in the Caribbean with the music, pictures and ambiance. I will be going back for more of their delicious food

The Bessssttttt. I'm so happy i found this restaurant! Omg! the food presentation, the feel of the…read morespace and customer service are top tier! No need to be homesick i know where to find homecooked meals.

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.

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.

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.

wow was this place was scrumptious, the lady taking the money had outstanding customer service…read moreskills, she made you feel at home so fast and she answered all my questions effortlessly, i got the soy empanada plate which she said she liked better than the beef and the soy one was so flavorful especially with the green sauce, i finished the whole plate fast and i tried the coconut soda which was yummy if you like coconut, my toddler really liked the rice too, overall amazing experience and i would definitely eat here again

Spectacular! Empanada is fresh and flavorful. The salsa makes it somethin' special along side with…read moreit. Crisp, tasty, spiced beefy, perfect proportion combo. For realz. The mac salad is stellar, really out of this world delicious. Had to be my fav.. mac salad. Creamy and slightly tangy, but just perfection. Never change that recipe! The mac salad with the yellow rice seemed to complement each other just right. Two adults split the empanada meal, so for $14 it's a real steal. Thank u for creating these delicious delicacies. Sorry, No pics posted bc we ate it all and licked the plate clean.... :) And the folks workin' the truck def interacted with our PHX community that are genuine, sincere, pros, and friendly! A+++

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.

Just had an awesome real cuban sandwich on honest to goodness real authentic Cuban bread. Not a…read morestupid hoagie roll. It was so good and tasted just like I remember from getting them in Tampa years ago. I grew up in FL and definitely know about the Cuban sandwich. I didn't even know this place was here. Really great place and wonderful service too. I will definitely be back again.

I was visiting Phoenix for one week and found this Cuban gem! Being Cuban myself, I was naturally…read moredrawn to it. I was warmly welcomed by Anita the owner. Anita and her husband are extremely hospital and filled with love and compassion at what they do. The selection is wide. And it's a bakery as well! Cuban bread is unique and very hard to find, as it's not made like other breads are. For this reason their Cuban sandwich is the best in Phoenix! I felt like I was at home with that warm nostalgic feeling of Cuba. All their dishes are to die for. From the ropa vieja to the bistec empanizado. Their papa rellenas, tostones/maduros and croquetas are a must try. Since they are a bakery they make fresh loafs daily. As well as pastelitos de coco, güayaba and güayaba con queso. Their pastelitos de carne (meat pastries are a special order item). Anything Cuban they have. And it's superb and made to order fresh! Their cafecitos are so good, you will never go back to Starbucks. Go to go by yourself or with a large party as well. I'm actually staying in touch with Anita to have send me sandwiches to San Francisco. Same day air of course. If your blessed to live in Phoenix you must try this Cuban gem. Anita will treat you as if you're family.