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.

The food is absolutely delicious and the family is so welcoming! Definitely recommend trying…read moreeverything on the menu.

Last time I ate here with my Peruvian in-laws, we were not impressed at all. However, everything my…read moreboyfriend and I had at this time was tasty!!! A reminder that I shouldn't leave bad review at my first visit to a restaurant! :D We've always gone to another Peruvian restaurant in Phoenix whenever we are in town, but we may switch to this place now! Their ceviche was fresh, papa a la huancaina tasted like one I've had in Peru, sauce on anticucho was perfect! Overall I really enjoyed my dining experience here and can't wait to go back!!!!

Husband and I celebrated a special occasion here a long time ago and had a lovely romantic evening…read more Our server was a nice gentlemen taking outstanding care of us. Drinks were strong I stumbled to the restroom and to the car after dinner and I'm no amateur. LATIN INSPIRED so be prepared for flavor. more folks in the area need to add this restaurant to their list.

I had restaurant week. The salad was just sliced tomatoe. That was a miss for me. The tostada the…read moreahi tuna needed to be more thinly Sliced. I should have asked. Anyway, the sea bass is amazing. It saved everything for me. On top of that the staff and attention was excellent. I really enjoyed this place. Also the live music wasn't too loud so you could still listen but wasn't overwhelmed by the music. Really lovely ambience overall. Very fancy hotel.

We've had Arepa Soutntrack's Food Truck twice for our company sponsored lunch (Thanks from Immanuel…read moreCampus of Care) and everyone has really enjoyed the food and the owners are very nice. I had The King both times and that thing is amazing, can't bring myself to try anything else. Highly recommend Arepa Sountracks.

Holy giant arepa...... This place serves up pretty tasty arepas that are huge and stuffed…read morewith...whatever you want to put in them....for fairly cheap out of a truck. If you see them rolling.... It's worth a stop.

This is by far a hidden gem! I stumbled upon this place while staying in downtown and was looking…read morefor ceviche and I found it! I got the empanadas which were out of this world, I'm not sure how they make them but they are pretty addicting. I can see why they're so popular. I also got their specialty ceviche which had pineapple and omg it was phenomenal. I bought my friend who also is a chef and they were also impressed. You can tell they put effort in every ingredient and you can taste the difference. I wish I'd lived closer otherwise I'd be there every weekend.

There's a patio area with misters, but definitely make a reservation beforehand as it can get busy…read moreand it's a smaller restaurant (can also request indoor seating). They'll also validate parking at the garage. We came for dinner before a show at the Mortgage Matchup Arena (which is just a quick 0.5 mile walk over). Happened to hit happy hour, which was just a few dollar savings, but nice. We tried the following: -Empanada Pabellon with Pernil: loved the plantains inside mixed the pork! -Empanada Colombiana Beef: good -Pollo and mango tostones: the tostones itself were a bit tough to chew on -Ceviche mixto: I've never had fried calamari with ceviche but it was nice and refreshing mixed with it! -Piña Tiradito: presentation was lovely and tasted just as great! I can never taste the fruit or make out the flavors for ciders and I'm a sucker for anything guava so was excited for the Sazon guava hibiscus cider, and while it was nice, sadly couldn't make out the flavors. Overall, cute space with bites to share and we'll be back as the burritos sounded good as well.

Met up with my best friend who was in town for a wonderful dinner at Vecina, and we had an…read moreabsolutely fantastic meal! If you are up for it, their happy hour features amazing deals on signature appetizers and drinks running right up until 6:00 PM. The restaurant provides the perfect, lively setting to catch up with family and friends over a shared meal.  We started with the Papas Verde, a brilliant, crispy mix of fingerling potatoes and savory chorizo topped with a vibrant tomatillo salsa. This quickly became our favorite appetizer of the night, though the velvety white bean purée paired with tender short rib was a very close second! For the main highlights, the Wagyu tacos were an absolute standout, featuring melt-in-your-mouth beef elevated by a kick of spicy peppers and a zesty green salsa. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their taco options, but make sure to save room for the empanada, which offers a unique and delicious twist served over a sweet orange marmalade.

Always a good choice, I recommend getting plates and sharing amongst your group so you can try more…read morethings! Favorites: White bean purée Chicken karaage Ceviche Pork belly & salmon tacos When the weather is cooler sitting on their patio is lovely! Give yourself a moment for parking!

First time having arepas and this place was delicious! We were seated immediately and got to have a…read moremuch calmer dining experience than some of the louder restaurants nearby. I will be back.

This was a quick, unplanned stop while we were spending some time in downtown Mesa…read more We noticed a new business and decided to pop in for a drink, which also gave us a chance to look over the menu. The menu offers a nice variety of traditional Venezuelan dishes that sound delicious and are reasonably priced. One item that caught my attention was the vegan arepa, a traditional cornmeal pocket stuffed with plant-based fillings. While enjoying our drinks, we watched a nearby table receive their food, and the portions looked generous. Although we didn't have a chance to try the food on this visit, the menu and what we saw coming out of the kitchen definitely sparked my interest. I'm giving four stars based on our brief experience and look forward to returning for a proper meal!

Papusas are awesome, the service was very friendly and helpful,takes some time but well worth the…read morewait for the freshness. Would certainly recommend the place

DO NOT HESITATE - SUPPORT CRISTINA'S…read more Coming across Cristina's was a bit of a happy accident - I was on the west side and in the mood for pupusas, and Cristina's was nearby. When we walked in, there were a couple of tables filled and 2 groups of people waiting in line. We waited in line before we were asked if we were dining in or taking out, at which point we were prompted to take a seat. We took a while to nail down our order but once we did, it was smooth sailing. Our server brought out our drinks, as well as cutlery, and sauces. The pupusas took a while (freshly made and to order, plus many to-go orders) That said the wait was SO worth it. Aside from the pupusas my mom makes these are the BEST I've had in Arizona. They didn't skimp on the fillings and they were burnt or undercooked. They were just right! The curtido was fairly standard (I just wished there was a little more of it) - and I wish the salsas were spicier (but I am also conscious that not every culture has spicy foods). I WILL be back, and I strongly encourage you to give them a try. --- Honestamente las mejores pupusas que e comido en un restaurante en el estado. Recomendadas!!

The food here was AMAZING! I am not Colombian nor am I the best judge for their food but I ate…read moreeverything off my plate. I had the Arroz con pollo which is shredded chicken with rice, I had fries and a salad on the side! To drink I had a fresh guanabana juice Which was also delicious. The service was great. The lady helped us and explained everything to us, she was waiting on a lot of tables but she was quick and efficient! The ambiance was cool, a lot Of televisions in the restaurant playing soccer games, cartoons and the news! Definitely can't wait to go back again!!

We absolutely loved everything here. I got the big platter that has a bunch of variety, and that…read morewas great for sampling. The beans are excellent, as are the pork bellies. Just the right amount of crunch and chewiness. Her shrimp rice plate was great, with a unique flavor and texture to the rice. Lots of shrimp.

Amazing food! Amazing Service! Do yourself a little self care and get on down here and try some…read morepupusas!

This places was awesome! The food was hot and fresh. The staff was great and helpful. The place was…read moreclean and peaceful. All good, worth giving it a try and the prices were great.