Met EJ at first Friday tonight and we had the best hand made Argentinian empanadas. Great food,…read moregreat service and great experience. Would definitely recommend

EJ is very nice and makes delicious authentic Argentine empanadas, for sure the best in Phoenix.read more

This food truck was stationed outside my climbing gym yesterday. My friend who joined me to climb…read morewas hungry, so we gave this place a try. For $16, you get four mixed empanadas of your choice. That's a good deal, I think. But, the empanadas were on the smaller side. The owner was very friendly and informative and let us know these empanadas are made in the Columbian style. She also mentioned she lived in Mexico for many years and learned to make empanadas the Mexican way and combined some of those flavors also. The empanadas I had were all very tasty and I liked the salsa verde that came with the empanadas. I had the traditional (had a kick to it) and arroz con pollo. I gave Sherpa the calentado and chorizo ones, but no report back if they were good lol. My only gripe here is that the empanadas were a little more greasy than I usually like. On their website and in photos, they say their empanadas are air fried, but I think I recall seeing oil fryers outdoors yesterday. I try to keep fried foods to a limit as I don't always feel great after eating a greasy meal. And I have to maintain a svelte physique, just kidding there. Diabetes and heart disease run in my family, so I am very mindful of what I put into my temple. I also ate these after climbing as there is no way I could have had these empanadas in my stomach prior. Also interesting is that the vegetarian and vegan ones were kind of food color green. I guess you need to be able to differentiate them, but the color was off-putting. I'd give this place another try but would prefer baked empanadas. I love empanadas, just please hold the grease.

These empanadas are delicious. This past weekend we bought 40 of them in various flavors. Super…read moreeasy to prepare as they come pre-cooked. We served them to our friends and everyone loved them.

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.

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 !

Wow!!!!! What a find. Probably the best restaurant I've found in the Phoenix metro area. Although…read moreI've been to South America, I only thought about great steaks. But this restaurant has a full range of menu items and a complete bar. Not to mention live music while we were there. With some guidance from our server Terri, We ordered caipirinha's, a beef empanada, pork empanada, and shared the arepa. Wow. The flavors, the crunch, the depth. Wow. And for dessert, the gelato empanadas. We will not only be back, we are bringing friends

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.

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.

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

We have had them before but had tried other ones. The empanadas are fantastic with great flavor…read morewith a very full empanada just the right sauce for each flavor. Package for each empanada well marked with right sauce next to it in nice carry box. Friendly service Nothing but good to say.

I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture . The food truck was here in Maricopa on Friday…read morenight so my family & I decided to give them a try. My partner had a beef, & cubano empanada with rice & beans. He loves empanadas & he was so happy with them both. Now he will be hoping that they come out to Maricopa every Friday night. I had the p/z/c empanada with rice & beans & a lemon blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The empanada was so filling. It was packed to the max with potatoes, zucchini, & cheese. I got it with the works- onions, cilantro, & avocado on the top. Soooo good. The rice & beans were very impressive. I love Puerto Rican beans & these were seasoned just right. We also ordered the apple caramel & lemon blueberry empanada. More please The best food truck that I've been to since moving to AZ almost 3 years ago. The owner was great, very personable & professional. We will definitely be back to Holy empanada.

I love this place. The staff is so friendly, accommodating and, sweet. I visit when in town and…read morebring goodies back with me. Their bread is soft, buttery and flavorful. There it no seating inside.

What's going on bakery has been closed for a few days? Anyone know I've called and called and no…read moreanswer no message

If you're looking for authentic Cuban flavor in Glendale, this spot is a must…read more From the moment you walk in, the aroma alone lets you know you're in for something special. The Cuban sandwich is pressed perfectly, the pork is tender and full of flavor, and the rice and beans taste like they came straight from abuela's kitchen. Every dish is seasoned just right -- bold, comforting, and made with heart. Great portions, friendly service, and a true taste of Cuba right here in Arizona. Definitely coming back for more.

We stopped in for a drink, but we will definitely be returning for a meal! The food looked and…read moresmelled amazing! Our drinks were refreshing! The ambiance and music brought such a fun vibe as it sits along Glendale Avenue, it's a perfect day spot while the weather is good! The people didn't stop coming either, while we sat for two hours enjoying our delicious cocktails the restaurant stayed busy! The owner who also was our bartender was kicking butt, not only behind the bar but also as he waited on tables and greeted all incoming customers. We will definitely return and again I am so happy for our Latino owned establishments in my hometown of Glendale!