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.

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

Amazing food, great bartenders, creative craft cocktails. Overall great service and amazing cool…read moreVibes. 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!

I went to Bodega on a Wednesday and had an amazing time. They have Salsa night on Wednesdays. They…read moredo a dancing class from 8-9 and had dinner during that time. The empanadas were DELICIOUS! After the class they play salsa, merengue, bachata, etc and it was such a good vibe! Our waitress was not the best but the vibe was so good we didn't care. Their menu drinks were a little too sweet for my tasting, but my fish haters liked them. The passion fruit mojito was the best out of most of the ones we tried. I am definitely coming back!

The music is what drew me in. I was across the way attending an indoor tailgate for the Raiders and…read moreheard the music coming from their patio. I was hungry, they were jamming, and they had misters spraying to keep people cool. My waitress Yaya was nice. I ordered the basic pancakes and bacon. The pancakes were thin, so I didn't get full. But, it held me long enough until it was time to go into the stadium.

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!

Sadly, no photos on this one. Just a quick lunch. Grabbed my favorite - the Cuban Sandwich. The…read morebread is soft on the inside with a good crunch on the outside. Plenty of meat. All in all a great sandwich. I took some fried plantains with me - crispy and slight salty. Ambiance is standard strip mall fair, but that was fine with me. The service was fast and friendly. Small joint. N*joy!

This is as close as one can get in the Valley of the Sun to a traditional Cuban Bakery well known…read morein Chicago, New York, Tampa and Miami. The heritage and history of which now goes back quite a few decades. Nice to see one in the Valley! The setup Owner Maikel Cuello Valladares has created at this spot is so very reminiscent of the non-descript, local, street corner Cuban Bakery/Deli Shops I would visit in Miami as a Youth, Teenager and young adult. Nothing fancy, to the point, offering Cuban baked goods, sandwiches and of course varied styles of Cuban coffee! He's added more than the corner store offerings of yesteryear, you can also get traditional Cuban fare like ropa vieja, platanos maduros, Cuban Tamales, Pan con Croqueta, Moros y Cristianos, and much, much more. Coming here, the aromas, textures and flavors of enticing Cuban goodness is a must. The exotic yet moderate flavors of Paprika, Garlic and lime-based Mojo are fascinating. Stop in and get your hit of Cuban - you won't regret it.

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!

Food was great! And the customer service was stellar! I highly recommend stopping in!…read more They do close around 9pm. Parking is very limited in front of the restaurant. So heads up!

The staff here were lovely and I liked the food a lot. I've been here on two separate occasions and…read morewait staff were absolutely lovely! Thus far we have tried the following: The papa la huancaina, pollo saltado, shrimp fried rice, lomo saltado and the tallarin à la huancaina with vegetables and lastly the aji verde (I could drink that sauce it was so good). We also tried the alfajores because I cannot eat a meal without dessert. The saltados were delicious and I loved the texture of the rice. The chicken was a little dry but flavorful. The huancaina sauce is to die for, buttery, creamy and not spicy. I loved the fried rice which came loaded with shrimp, my only issue was that it was a little too salty for me and the shrimp slightly over done but still really tasty and I would order it again. Do yourself a favor and get some of their aji verde to go, it's well worth the price. Lastly, they make the best alfajores I've ever had, do not miss ordering it! The portions are huge as well.

I've been following Pete for some time now. It's not common to find great Puerto Rican food in the…read moredesert of Arizona. I called in an order of a dozen Pastales for the holidays to pick up. Pete made it happen the next day!! While waiting I ordered the Vegetarian Plate which included Rice and beans, and fried green bananas. So delicious. The food is consistently full of flavor. The service was pleasant. This location is in a Recreation Center parallel to the Bowling Alley.

WEPPPPAAAA! Ya tu sabes!! Was scrolling thru yelp and found a fellow Marine and Boricua restaurant…read more Figured I'd give it a whirl. Definitely gave me back home vibes and smells from the island! Clean and great customer service.

Found an absolute gem that more than lives up to the great reviews! You've got to check out this…read morefamily-owned Peruvian place. Started with the Leche de Tigre which was super fresh, flavorful, and spiced perfectly. Might be the best of the last 5 years. GET IT! Saltado was well prepared, packed with flavor, and well seasoned. Was not oversalted like some other places. Very well done! Traditional Chicha Morada is made in house, no powder. It is has a complex spice blend where you will pick up different flavors with each sip. Nice, fruity, and not oversweetened. As if that wasn't enough . . . finished with flan & alfajores. Service was top shelf. Way more like family than a customer - even though this was my first time. Spectacular!

Every time I'm out in Goodyear for work, I make a point to stop at this Peruvian spot and it never…read moremisses. I've been here a handful of times now, and the experience is consistently great. The owner is incredibly kind and somehow remembers me every visit, which says a lot. The service is excellent, the restaurant and restrooms are always clean, and the food is outstanding. The Pollo Saltado is a must--especially paired with their spicy green salsa. The complimentary corn seeds they bring out are so tasty I could snack on them all day. If you're not familiar with Peruvian food, don't worry the owner takes the time to explain the menu and is even happy to let you sample the house made drinks. It's welcoming, delicious, and absolutely worth the stop.

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 agree, always a taste of Home for my honey. After 2 years and having everything on the menu…read moremultiple times, we can say, you won't find better PR food in Arizona! Promise you won't be disappointed