Amazing food, great bartenders, creative craft cocktails. Overall great service and amazing cool Vibes. Make sure you order multiple orders of the empanadas ( your gonna need them) Also ask the Bernard behind the bar to whip you up a bartenders choice drink, he's so creative and will hook you up! read more

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An incredible place for a small bites and drinks! I love empanadas and really enjoyed the ones they have. We shared the Picadillo Empanadas and Pork Masitas with plantains. The empanadas were light and crispy. We also tried the Chef's Special Empanada which was pizza that night. It was okay, but we preferred the Picadillo more. I had the Coabana Mojito con Guava, which was yum. Loved the food, drink and ambiance here and would def come back. Oh, and there's a cute small speakeasy inside which was nice and convenient for after dinner! Masitas- $18 Empanadas- $16 Mojito- $15 + $1 (flavor) read more

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I was in town visiting Scottsdale and Phoenix for the weekend, and a friend recommended this spot. I'm so glad we came here for dinner and drinks before our concert at Chase Field. It truly felt like a hidden gem! It wasn't too crowded when we arrived, and I immediately loved the music, decor, and overall vibe. I went with a group of four friends, and we all ended up ordering the same thing: the Picadillo Empanadas and wow, they were amazing! We also shared the Pork Masitas appetizer, which came with house-made guacamole topped with roasted pork. We added plantains on the side, and it was the perfect combo. Coming from a Colombian family and being a big fan of Latin food, I can confidently say this place passes the flavor test with flying colors. We didn't have time to check it out, but there's also a speakeasy hidden inside, which sounds so fun. One of the cutest touches was the postcard they give you with your check. They'll even mail it out for you! Such a unique detail. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

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Absolutely delighted by the new empanada menu--every bite felt like a little celebration. The picadillo was perfectly seasoned, rich yet balanced, with a comforting depth that kept me going back for more. The ropa vieja brought a beautiful tenderness and bold flavor that made it just as unforgettable. Paired with a frozen piña colada, the whole experience was elevated to something truly special--refreshing, indulgent, and downright joyful. If this is the new standard, I'll be coming back again and again. read more

Coabana - Pina Colada - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food, drinks, and ambiance are all excellent. Empanadas were so delicious! Definitely recommend!

Since moving to Phoenix in January, I have been to Coabana four times. It's safe to say that this Cuban bar has become one of my favorite watering holes in town. Since they're located downtown (and actually the heart of downtown), parking isn't easy. If you'd like to be close, you'll have to pay for metered street parking, a surface lot, or a parking garage. If you're okay to walk 20 minutes or so (like me), you can find free parking. I've also Uber'd there, too. Coabana is located super close to venues like PHX Arena and Stand-Up Live. Ambiance (4.5/5): Think of a fresh, Latin vibe. Pink and turquoise make up the main color scheme. They have a few tables outside, tables inside, bar seating, and booths. I've sat at the bar each time. Coabana is a small bar, it probably fits 30 people or so, but I've never had trouble finding a seat. Service (4.5/5): Another area where Coabana shines. The bartenders greet you upon arrival, they bring you water without you asking, and almost every single time, they're attentive and efficient. This is the type of service I appreciate. I hate having to wait a long time to order my drinks or having to flag down a bartender. This is not what you'll experience at Coabana. Food (3.5/5): I've only had food once at Coabana. I absolutely love Cuban food. Here, the menu is a bit limited. Some of the Cuban hallmarks are there, while others aren't. While you can have a full meal here, I see it more so as a place for small bites. While I wish they had a more extensive menu, I'll take it. The time I did eat, I had the Cuban sandwich with plantain chips. The Cuban sandwich, though it wasn't invented in Cuba (it was invented in Florida), is one of the most popular Cuban dishes out there. They do it pretty well here. But you know why I'm at Coabana... Drinks (4.5/5): I'm through and through a cocktail guy and Coabana has a lovely menu of craft cocktails. While rum is the focus, you'll find everything here. You'll find cocktails you would expect at a Cuban spot like mojitos. You'll find fun group drinks like Scorpion Bowls. You'll find the opportunity to roll the dice with a mystery shot (that rotates). You'll find many cocktails with a creative blend of flavors. The effort is there and I'm here for it. I've never had a cocktail at Coabana that wasn't exceptional. If you haven't been to Coabana, you should. And if you're looking for a one-two punch, the entrance to Pigtails, a speakeasy, can be found through Coabana. Thank me later. read more

Loved it here. When you walk into the restaurant, it's like you walked back in time to the 50's in Cuba. I love eating tapas style so I can try everything. Some of the dishes had a little spin to it. I was expecting one thing and it came back different but that's not a bad thing. It was still very good. Everything we ordered was great. I would definitely come back. I drove all the way from Scottsdale to here to try this place and I'm very happy. read more

Coabana - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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It's been awhile since we had been to Coabana. There have been some changes since the last time we were there. There is definitely a Cuban feel here. Across the back of the bar are large gold banana leaves - so cool! There are little niches in the wall in front of the booths with painted tiles that form pictures of palm trees and parrots. The walls are pink and the checkered floors look perfect with the Cuban theme. There are some large paintings on the wall. And Pit Bull watches over everything from up high. Our server, who was the bartender, was super friendly. This is a bar with food, rather than a restaurant. It looks like a lot of the classic drinks have the usual liquor retrieved with rum--and I love it! We had: *Bay of Kings (cocktail) *Beach Better Have My $$$ (cocktail) *Pork Masitas with plantain chips *Cubano The drinks were delicious and really presented in a fun way. My drink even had an edible dollar bill attached. The food was good, and the Cubano was really big. I like this place a lot. I've enjoyed coming back each time and will continue. read more

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This place is my jam, if it screams tropical, I'll be there! Hand me a pina colada and I'm a happy camper! I love how close this place is to phx arena, this will definitely be my place before any concert or game. Their pina colada was delicious, add the rum float! My friend ordered their original mojito, she enjoyed her drink too. It was very fresh and not too sweet. We shared the ceviche with half plantain chips and half tortilla chips. Next time, I would only order the plantain chips. They are so delicious. The ceviche was fresh and full of flavor. We also shared the guava and cheese empanadas, yum!!! I loved the cream cheese and guava together with the chipotle dipping sauce. Beautiful handmade empanadas for the win. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender helping us, very friendly and knowledgeable on their menu. Thanks for a great experience, See you next time! read more

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Coabana is a vibe!!! It's a Cuban inspired, lounge with a tropical feel. It's cozy, and makes you feel like you're in Miami or what I picture Havana would be like. We went to grab food and drinks before the Lainey Wilson concert. It's the perfect location because it's super close to Phoenix Arena, only a few blocks away. The drink menu is fun, lots of RUM drinks! I had the Coabana Mojito and my friend had the Pina Colada. Both were delicious and looked so good too! The food menu is full of Cuban dishes with latin flavors. We ordered the ceviche with a combination of plantain and tortilla chips. The ceviche was fresh, with lots of flavor. Next time I would order it with all plantain chips. They were crunchy, slightly sweet, but also savory and salty, yum! We ordered the Guava and Cheese Empanadas, they were delicious and came with a side of chipotle dipping sauce. We will definitely be back! The service was great, very friendly! I want to try the Yuca fries and a key lime pie shot. My husband has his eye on the Cubano sandwich. This place is a must try! read more

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Only came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Yes, the space is cute and Instagram-worthy, but that's where the positives end. I am usually not the type to write low reviews, but I am very upset with the dining experience. Ordered the Cubano sandwich for $16, and let's just say it was all looks, no flavor. Way overpriced for what tasted like a sad deli sandwhich. The plantain chips were also so salty. Service was so inefficient and they charged a 20% gratituity for our party when they barely checked in on us. They probably knew that since our party was so huge that they didn't need to tend to us bc of the automatic gratituity per their policy. Had to keep looking for a server to just get a glass of water refill. Also the water was very very smelly like sink water. To top it off, they don't validate parking. So not only do you get a mid meal, you also get hit with a $30 parking bill. Hard pass. Would not recommend. read more

Coabana - Cubano sandwhich - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Always a favorite place to go to when downtown . A quaint little place with old school Miami vibes . I love sitting at the bar and watching them create colorful libations .Having grown up in a Latin family , it's super hard to find any authentic food here is the valley and this one is a hidden gem worth seeking out if your down town on and adventure There is also a speakeasy next door which makes it a fun destination on many levels read more

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Must try their Key Lime shot! Stephen mixed up a couple for us and you will not be disappointed. Amazing. He also recommended the Banana Guava Bread pudding which we shared and was delicious. Great vibe, highly recommend. read more

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What I got : Drink: Lei it on me Food: Guacamole with plantain chips and tortilla chips Best guac I've ever had hands down 1000000% soooo darn good and fresh, I'm not a cocktail drinker but decided to have one for the tiki pop going on and it was good place is so nicely decorated and the service is quick and efficient love this spot read more

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Backlog. I've visited Coabana several times. And I like it more and more with each visit. The cocktails are fantastic. The food is outstanding. And the employees? They are the best part! Welcoming, kind, fun and very very knowledgeable. This is one of my fav cocktail bars in the valley read more

You say Cuban food, I'm always in. Small Miami vibes spot in downtown, there is a couple of tables outside but most seating is inside. Staff is friendly. The drinks were good, the piñatas colada was on point. The nachos, empanadas, ropa vieja, maduros were good. I wouldn't say it's super authentic Cuban food but it was good. Overall good experience. read more

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Let me tell y'all something... the drinks, the drinks, the drinks!!! But before we get into that, let me say--the food was amazing. I've never had Cuban food before, but somehow it still tasted so comforting, like I've had it my entire life. Just delish! My friend and I sat outside to enjoy the downtown air. As you all know, downtown has some crazies so just keep that in mind if you choose to sit out there. Still, I really enjoyed my experience. The service was a tad slow, but I didn't mind at all--we were having such a great conversation. Also, the bathroom was super clean, which I appreciated. The food was a little pricey, but worth every bite. Now let's talk about these DRINKS. I absolutely love how unique and aesthetically pleasing they were. If you're coming here, you must get a drink--I DEMAND YOU GET A DRINK! You will not regret it. Such an amazing location, and trust me--I WILL be back. read more

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We went here before a concert and it was super convenient. The food was really good and flavorful. We enjoyed the empanadas and croqueta. The ropa vieja was super flavorful although the meat was slightly dry. read more

Coabana - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Cute date night or girls night out spot! The ambiance is intimate. Drink: Chan Chan - SOOOO GOOD! Went out the rest of the night and tossed out all my cocktails bc this really set the bar. I would come back for this over and over again. Guava Empanada - so freaking good!!we are literally still thinking about this Had the shredded beef and beans plate to share - good! Service was great. It was pretty steady for a Friday night. Food came out quick and water refills kept coming read more

A good time here at Coabana. This place has beautiful decor and is successful with giving a fun Cuban vibe. Music had me dancing in my seat as I enjoyed eating and my drink. Service with Kat was the best. She was very helpful with helping me to choose a cocktail. The Chan Chan was so good. The Tapas I tried was the Pork Masitas and Picadillo Beef Empanadas. These were so tastey. I loved the roasted pork over the guacamole. So much flavor. The fresh fried plantains were super good. Everything tasted authentic and left me wanting more. Perfect area in downtown cityscape Phoenix. It's definitely one of my top 10 cocktail places that I look forward to returning to soon. read more

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The ambiance is the first thing you will notice. Like being in Miami without the flight. The food is solid Cuban with the usuals arroz con pollo and ropa vieja. They have a pretty solid rum bar and choice of tropical drinks as well. A great seating area open to city scape to people watch is a nice touch as well. In a trip to the restroom you have to pass through their speakeasy in the back which is a cozy getaway from the main room. Making this place a cool solid Cuban restaurant. read more

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This is our go to spot downtown. Love they have special guest pop in for drinks specials. The food is so good. The Cubano and the empanadas are a must. After an evening of dancing and singing we stop over for after dinner drinks and snacks. Service is excellent and they give you time to relax. read more

Ended up here unexpectedly. It was super busy because today is some type of celebration but they still managed to clear a table and sit us down. The drinks came out super fast. I was buzzed off of one, they honestly were my favorite part of the whole experience. The food came out fast as well, which is surprising, considering there was so many people there was not even a spot to sit down. Everything was hot and crispy. My favorite of our food was the guava empanadas, I was scared they would have an overpowering Guava taste, but it just had a slight sweetness and mostly tasted like cream cheese. The arroz con pollo was well seasoned I personally really liked the rice. Overall good service good food good drinks I was in the mood for something exotic. read more

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Stopped here for a drink. Great vibe and service. Intimate enough for a date night, accompanies larger groups too (booths). FYI: Large groups cannot split checks. Ordered the Carajillo which is like an espresso martini but BETTER. Not super boozy but I got a caffeine rush for sure. Refreshing and simply delicious. read more

What an experience. We started with the "Bay of Kings" ... for a second I thought I was in Kings Landing. Bay of Kings came in strong with the caramel, rumy, almost too sweet but perfect. Really wonderful rum cocktails. Bravos, oh shit, typo. Anyway this was really good. The gods were kind to us today. Thank you, Ammon read more

Coabana - Bay of Kings - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

such a cool, fun place! The empanadas were fantastic - we tried three different kinds and loved them all. Our server, Emmy, was helpful, attentive, and fun! We will be back read more

This is definitely a little hidden gem. Located near CityScape and the Urban Outfitters, it can be a bit tricky to find parking around here (atleast for us), but once you do, this spot is right down the road from The Angry Butcher, Little Ritual and a ton of other gems. Props to our server- I arrived about 30 minutes before my friend, and grabbed a table instead of a bar seat anticipating our group to be a party of three. Folks came in with larger parties and they respectfully let me keep my placement while I sipped a hibiscus drink solo without feeling intrusive to their dinner flow crowd. Beyond the service, know that seating is intimate (so def not ideal for large parties) but the vibes are immaculate. When you're craving chicken and rice, guava cheese, or empanadas at dinner time this is def a contender! As far as drinks go, go for the Chan Chan over the lost in Montego, you won't regret it! read more

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Dinner for 2. - Ambiance (4*) Clean and comfortable, especially at the bar. Can feel the Cuban vibes. - Service (4*) Friendly and very quick with the food. Tailed off toward end of meal as restaurant got busy. - Mocktail, $8 (5*) Asked me for a couple adjectives then spun out a pretty tasty, "tart, crisp" mocktail. - Cubano Nachos, $18 (4*) Really cool take. Deconstructed Cuban on nachos. Hot sauce unfortunately can't evenly distributed, so I got a few disproportionately spicy bites. - Guava/Cheese Empanadas, $11 (5*) Flaky crust, great ratio of cheese and guava. Good guava flavors without being too pronounced. Super well balanced. - Arroz con Pollo, $18 (3*) I could kind of see the direction this was going in, but the chicken was so, so dry. - Value (4*) Pretty good value across the board. - Final Word Definitely had the Cuban vibes. Food was mostly good, though that chicken left me wanting a bit. read more

I had so much fun here the other night! We came on a Thursday around 8p and didn't have to wait to be seated. The decor was beautiful, tropical inspired theme. All of the staff we interacted with were helpful and nice! We tried the guava and cheese empanadas and the Cubano nachos. Both plates were absolutely incredible, especially the nachos. I would recommend those to everyone, and it's a very generous serving, enough to share between 2 people, if not more. We also got a round of Hola Barbie shots which were so fun and pretty! I tried a special mezcal drink they had featured called Smoke, Spice and Everything Nice. The drink presentation was fun and smokey. It was too smokey and strong for me, but I would tell anyone who likes mezcal and not very sweet cocktails to try to it. read more

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The place is beautiful with a great vibe, but the service left a bad taste. We stopped by around 10:30 PM after a comedy show and asked if the kitchen was still open. The bartender said no, fair enough, but when my friend, who hadn't heard, asked about dessert, she snapped, "I said the kitchen is closed." Totally unnecessary attitude. We ordered $6 mystery shots but were charged $9 for Key Lime instead. When I politely pointed it out, she got defensive and questioned if I was sure. The shots were red, not green, and the bar was nearly empty, no way we were confused with another order. She ended up refunding it and charging us correctly, but not without making a comment about not arguing over $2. It's not about the money, it's about the experience and the attitude. A little more kindness and professionalism would have gone a long way. read more

Coabana - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We stopped by for quick drinks and an appetizer after dining & drinking in Harumi and prior to a show. To start, the location aesthetically is pretty cool and the music definitely creates a very fun Latino ambience. We felt at home walking in. The server was quick to take our order. We got a couple different drinks that were some of their more popular drinks and an order of empanadas. To start off with the good - the empanadas - delicious! Most definitely recommend those. The drinks: they were fine. Of the 4 different drinks we got there was none that was particularly good. But it's cool vibes. read more

First time at Coabana and will definitely come back when staying at the Palomar hotel! The beef empanadas were a wonderful starter tapa. The pina colada was incredible.. that feels a little silly to say when ordering a beach drink in the middle of the city but it seriously transported me to warm waters. My fiancé said the arroz con pollo was good but after he had a bite of my delicious cubano, wish he had ordered the cubano instead!! I loved the balanced bite of pickle + yellow mustard + pulled pork + ham read more

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Coabana has a fun Cuban interior and fantastic rum cocktails for cocktail aficionados. Many creations feature tropical fruit additions such as passion fruit, dragonfruit with Instagram worthy touches like pretty glassware or flower garnishes such as orchids on your drink. I ordered the Sueños Perdidos, a variation of the Hemingway Daiquiri with under notes of Apricot and Lychee. This place is all about the fun rum cocktails and cool garnishes, and while you could order a gin or vodka cocktail, save that for another bar and lean into the spirit of Coabana. read more

Coabana - Cuban Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Had dinner plans with family and decided to give this spot a try. It was great, we ordered the Picadillo Empanadas. They come with three and the breading was excellent, light and crispy. I had a Mango Mojito as well which was well made and fresh. Within the restaurant there is a speakeasy which was nice after dinner. I would recommend this restaurant for a quick bite and a couple of drinks for a date night. read more

While on business, we were looking for dinner and decided to try our Coabana. It was a nice restaurant in the downtown of Phoenix. There is a parking garage nearby. Inside, the restaurant is nice. The service is good as well as the food. I ordered the Cubana and the others ordered the Lechon sandwich. We also ordered ceviche. By all accounts the food was good. I would recommend this place read more

Pork Masitas and Picadillo Empanadas at coabanaphx When I tell you that biting into that empanada immediately sent me back to my honeymoon on the beach in Jamaica I was going to do a lengthy review but we're here to celebrate my wife 's progress, so I'm focusing on her read more

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Although the restaurant was undergoing minor construction, the decor was tropical and airy. The service was awesome and we weren't hurried. Our server gave us suggestions and everything was delicious! The hubs enjoyed a Cuban sandwich, we each had empanadas and plantains. The location and the parking garage is a 2 minute walk from the restaurant. Looking forward to returning! read more

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My boyfriend and I had been wanting to come here for a long time--especially after going to the speakeasy you access through the kitchen.. So we decided to go after a graduation ceremony. It did not disappoint! We started with some fun shots that were delicious! All the drinks we had were very good. The atmosphere is tropical and fancy and it's beautiful! The food was also tasty and my boo said the bread pudding he had for dessert was as phenomenal. read more

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Stumbled in this spot because it was walking distance to my hotel. In my opinion nothing really stood out but it was a good meal and the bartender was super nice. The nachos were different but surprisingly really tasty. Kinda reminded me of a Cuban sandwich but in nacho form. I've had better empanadas but they were good as well. read more

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Waaa? A Cuban place I did not know about that has been here locally for over three years? Okay, fire Foodie me. Hahaha. I used to eat Cuban food a lot on back east stays but Phx is kind of lacking in this area. Several really good places shut down over the years. Anywho. I noticed this place because of the new light rail extension hub. It sits right on the rail going North at the Hub in Downtown Phx. It looked so pretty with the decor and they had cool music coming out of the building so I vowed to come back when I was not in a rush to catch the train. I assumed at first it was Mexican food but it is Cuban. The new light rail takes double the time now with the adoption of a second rail addition.It is good to know of places to eat if I need a break from the heat or length of time it takes to get home from my new job in Tempe. I got the Tapas chefs special which was Empanadas. I love a good empanada and these were simply Delisioso!!!!!!!!!! They have an extensive bar menu with lots of fun sounding drinks. I know I will be back so can't wait to try other Tapas and drinks. If you have never had Tapas before they are a cultural way of ordering and eating in Spain, Cuba, Mexico and other latin traditional countries, maybe comparable to small appetizers here in the USA. The servings and plates will be smaller if you order a Tapa. I only say that because Americans are used to and expect these big platters of food in Local Tex-Mex types of places, which this is not. Coabana is more a bar but their food menu, while smaller, is and looks amazing. I can't wait to try it all. I love Cuban food. The decor is lovely. It is very Floridan/Cuban looking of course to stay in theme. It is a smaller restaurant with a lovely bar. David the manager on duty when I went was pretty darn amazing. Shout out to David. Go visit him and tell him I said hi! Enjoy La ComIda Fantastico. read more