We visited Mambo's on a Friday night after reading positive reviews. Upon entering and taking our…read moreseat we were warmly welcomed and presented menus. Music filled the room and we discussed options. A few minutes later our server returned to check on us. She was friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience. I shared this was my first time having Dominican food. She explained the food was flavorful without being too spicy. I decided on the Pollo Guisado- Braised chicken with full or flavor. The chicken included 2 thighs and a leg and was extremely tender and was served with the choice of White Rice and Beans or Moro and a small salad. The chicken had a flavorful sauce over it when served. I did ask for an additional side to use with the chicken and rice. My wife had Chuleta al Sarten - Grilled pork chops. The meal included 2 pork chops and the same side options as mine. The pork was tender and blended well with the Moro rice. She also added some of the sauce I got to her dish. Service was great and the meals were under $20 each. Looking forward to my next visit when I think I will try one of the sea food or beef options.

Great food here! Both Pechuga a la Plancha Plato & favorite Pollo Guisado Plato. You know you will…read morehave a great experience, upon entering, when you see staff getting a quick dance to merengue playing! Our server was oozing with hospitality and most helpful with suggestions. She even gave us the national drink of the DR which we enjoyed. It didnt take long for this cheery restaurant to fill up as it's undeniable good. I will drive back for the great food and exceptional happy service!

This place is the real deal! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you open that…read moredoor, the place is immaculate! I purchased the jerk chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. The dish was excellent. Everything thing was seasoned to perfection, without being overly spicy! The rice and peas were very moist and flavorful. They have the best rice and peas I've tasted in the city! I'll be back for more. I also tried their jerk chicken wings. Again, the dish was perfect. I can't wait to try them again.

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

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.

7/28/26 First visit…read more Parking 5/5 Arrived at ~ 12:30 and parking was available in the Postage Stamp size lot. Glad I arrived when I did because several groups came in after seating myself. It looks like street parking and adjacent businesses have spaces which might be available otherwise. Atmosphere 3/5 Although I enjoyed the artwork, this is essentially a small fast food like restaurant. Very small dining room with awful acoustics. Guests of more than two bring the conversation level fairly high and the group of five who arrived behind me had the place uncomfortably loud. It reminded me of my ASU Chuck Box days. Service 4/5 Being my first visit I wish there could have been more time to have the Menu selections explained. I defaulted to my order takers recommendations. As it turned out those suggestions were nice. Food 5/5 I choose the Arroz Con Pollo Jalapeño & Ham popper Empanada Sopa Verde The Aaroz Con Pollo was unique, fresh and delicious. Interesting creation with exciting flavors. I would order this again. Great portion. The Jalapeños & Ham popper Empanada was on the small side when compared to Mexican bakeries I purchased them at. That said the selections here are many and unique! Mine was outstanding. The Jalapeño popper and ham in their perfectly cooked pastry complimented each other so well, I was not disappointed with this recommendation and would order this again! Sopa Verde was a great portion. It included premium garden vegetables including spinach, rice, alvacado, peas, fresh white chicken meat and a salsa verde that added another flavor. This was a wonderful palette treat and another item I would order again. For me Food is this restaurants strong point. Atmosphere driven by acoustics not as much. Looking for something unique, try República Empanada my friends-SYOY!

Delicious empanadas! Plantains were so goof, but wish they have more than 2 lol. Blk…read morebeans....omg....seasoned to perfection! I ain't ever had blk beans that taste this good before. Love not having to add salt to my food. For the empanadas, I got the pernil filled with seasoned pork and the mushroom chicken filled with sauteed mushrooms, Kalamazoo olives and chicken. Very filling. It was the empanada platter and 2 were more than enough.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

The empanadas were very yummy, especially the beef. We wanted to try the pork empanadas but they…read morewere sold out. So we tried the salami and cheese and as an added bonus we were given a beef empanada to sample. Yummy to both of them. Shout out to the staff at Salt River Stadium. Thank you

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Found this gem of a place while on a hunt for some good Jamaican beef patties. We tried several…read moreplaces before coming here and we can finally say we have locked into a place. Whenever we crave Caribbean food, this is our go-to spot! We have been here a few times before and have loved the food so we wanted to share this place with family. And the night was a success! Everyone loved the food! The highlight was not only the flavorfully packed food but genuine, personable service. The chef came out to talk to us for a substitution for one of the dishes and came out again before we left. Our continued favorites in order are the Cajun Fettuccine, beef patties, braised oxtail, shrimp rundown and the jerk chicken. Bold flavors and generous portions. And a total chill vibe. We love this place and will continue to come back to try other dishes!

Found this place as I was looking for Black Owned Restaurants in Scottsdale…read more It's located in an unassuming strip mall; but there's identified parking right in the front of the restaurant. From the outside it doesn't look as large on the inside but it is! If you're looking for a spot to have an event, this could be it. We were set quickly b/c it was a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all. We ordered curry chicken patties, jerk shrimp, jerk chicken and two alcoholic drinks. Everything was delicious! If and when I'm back in Scottsdale, this is on the list. Now the only downside is you have to choose between the plantains and cabbage.