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!

First time at Que Sazon and our experience was AMAZING! Everything we had was top tier! The steak…read moretacos were my fave. I can eat it all day. We went Friday night before Valentine's so we had to make a reservation but the service was fast and we were seated as soon as we got there. Our server was super nice and answered any questions I had. And there was live music which made the experience even better.

It's very rare I leave a meal not thinking something should have been different. Something needed…read moremore salt, or sauce, or whatever. I walked away from this meal with no regrets and zero suggestions. There is something special here! 10/10 - zero complaints. The staff, so friendly. The margaritas, fire. The food - when I tell you I told EVERYONE about this place I did. It was so good, I cannot wait to go again. It's SO good! Just go, try it. See for yourself, taste the authenticity. The flavor. The love in every bite. Here is what we tried, I cannot wait to try more! Pollo mango tostones Beef empanada Yucca fries Spicy pork tacos Carne picante tacos Passion fruit margarita and a house margarita And I wouldn't have changed a darn thing!

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

Great quality food! Very authentic. It was a group of us and a baby - service was nice and…read moreaccommodating for the baby! We really enjoyed all the food and Ate EVERYTHING! Def worth a try! Small cute place - decorated We will be back.

Oh my goodness if you're looking for excellent anti-typical Mexican food like someone's grandma…read moreused to make, you have to go here, it means "such as life" and it is the tiniest little place even though the building is large. Go hungry and leave satisfied. Every plate we tried was incredible, I wish I could remember everything we ordered, but the sampler platter is to die for! The tableside guac is lovely. We will come here again and again. The service is a little slow, but it gives you time to really enjoy the ambience and the food.

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.

WOW!!! (1) customer service is freaking INCREDIBLE!…read moreFriendly, welcoming, sincere. (2) food is AMAZING!!! I didn't get to try all that much as it was only me but these enchiladas are delish... the mushroom enchilada is by far the BEST vegetarian enchilada I have ever had!

There is a reason Cocina Madrigal was voted Yelp's #1 restaurant in 2022…read more The restaurant itself is currently under renovation, so service is happening out of their food truck for now. Because of that we cannot really speak to the usual interior or ambiance. We did sit on the patio during our visit though, and it ended up being perfect. The weather was beautiful and it made for a really great outdoor dining moment. We were greeted quickly when we arrived and were told we could sit either inside or outside. Service throughout the meal was friendly, attentive, helpful, and the team kept things running smoothly even with the temporary setup. But the food is where this place really shines. We started with Guacamole de Casa, which comes with chips and salsa. Fresh, bright, and a great way to start off the meal. For our mains we ordered Beef Tenderloin Steak Tacos with pomegranate marinade, chipotle aioli, fried peppers and onions, and gorgonzola cheese. These tacos were incredible. The flavors were layered and bold and honestly I am drooling a little just typing this out. We also tried the Barbacoa Green Chile Enchiladas made with slow roasted beef and New Mexican Hatch green chile sauce. Rich, savory, and packed with flavor. To drink we had agua frescas, jamaica and piña, which were both refreshing and perfect alongside the food. Dessert absolutely delivered, too! The churros are dusted with cinnamon sugar, filled with cream, and come with a sweet glaze for dipping. So good! Our server also let us know about a coconut cream pie that was not listed on the menu and we are glad that he did. It was one of the best coconut cream pies I have had, topped with toasted coconut shavings and full of coconuty deliciousness. It is the little details and thoughtful flavor combinations that this place really nails. If you are looking for one Mexican restaurant to take visiting friends or family, or you just want a truly memorable meal, this is an easy pick. With so many awards and accolades, it is very easy to see why this place gets so much love.

Good food and drinks Our Waiter Dante was awesome and…read moreattentive Place was clean . Will be coming back.

Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Space is big with patio, bar area and separate dining…read morequarters. We sat at High Top near bar. The seats in the dining room were hard and metal and we weren't up for that. For food, we ordered the chips with green salsa, Beef Birria, Carne Asada Plate. Food was decent. Salsa Verde and Chips were great. Birria was flavorful but everything else was just sufficient. For drinks we the Aye Papi and PECADO. My husband enjoyed his Aye Papi. I survived the PECADO but it was not my style. PECADO which is suppose to be patron silver + pomegranate tamarindo + orange juice + citrus for $14. On this occasion this drink wasn't cold and I did not enjoy it. All in all, It was a decent experience. I would come back for Happy Hour or if I was in the area for another event. What I like was that they validate up to 2 hours of parking and the music was good.

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!

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.

They have my favorite salsa bar. They have so many fresh made salsa options I'm obsessed with the…read morepecan salsa. The food is great and they have swings for bar seats which is so fun!

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.