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.

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!

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.

i ended up doordashing from this restaurant last december, and i've never been happier with a…read moredecision in my life! given that this my first run with puerto rican food, i was excited as hell. i ordered the pernil (roasted shredded pork) with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), and i got fried plantains with a beef and cheese empanada on the side. ordering a side of salad is optional via doordash, but trust me, you'll need something to cut through the richness of the rest of the food. overall, the food was pretty damn amazing and i was more than satisfied with my order. can't say much about the service since i haven't been to the physical location, but the person who dashed me my order was more than stellar. as for the ambiance, that's to be determined; however, i'd imagine it's as great as the food.

Just tried the empanadas at BoriquaSpot and I'm seriously impressed. The ground beef was seasoned…read moreperfectly--super flavorful without being overpowering--and the crust had that rich, homemade taste that makes you want another one immediately. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Definitely coming back for more!

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.

Very fresh and good food! We went with the chicharrones de pollo and patelitos. Loved the…read morechicharrones de pollo; not too greasy, good acidity, and good crunch while still being juicy. Tostones were also very good, although I think the ratio of chicken to tostones was off. The pastelitos were also good but barely filled, which is why I subtracted a star. If they had more filling, easily 5 stars. I also think the chicharron plates could use a fresh element to cut down the all fried part. Service was timely and the (i presume) owner was nice both times we called. Pickup was also very easy from the window. Overall, I would definitely come back!

I don't know where these five stars came from unless the day I ordered I was unlucky. I love…read moreChicharrón and especially when I go back to Miami, I definitely make sure I get my fix there. I got three orders of chicharrón that came with Tostones. Each order was $20. I ordered it through DoorDash to be delivered. I should've taken pictures but forgot but what I got was a joke. In the order was three pieces of Chicharron and the Tostones. The Chicharron barely had any meat and it wasn't that tender. Very very disappointed and honestly a little upset for the price I paid. I definitely will not be coming back.

Amazing food, the atmosphere is tropical and the Services awesome. What a great gem of Puerto Rican…read morefood.

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!

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 good, but wish they had 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, Kalamata olives and chicken. Very filling. It was the empanada platter and 2 were more than enough.

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.

Raina was fantastic, food was delicious, and the cocktails were strong and tasty!…read more Excited to get back and try more of the menu (beef tips were outstanding) Thanks Raina!

Reading all of the reviews here and maybe I just caught them on an off night, idk…read more.. First things first, it was hot in the restaurant, potentially the A/C was not working as well as it should have been or something, but it was not super comfortable. The service was good, I didn't get her name, a younger woman waited on me and she was very kind and did the best she could. The food came out super slow, I ordered empanadas to start, the waitress said they burned the first order (I appreciated that didn't just serve me overdone empanadas lol) once they finally arrived they were just unfortunately bland, and just kind of lacked authenticity. When she finally brought out my main dish, she even apologized for the wait and said "I had to go yell at them". For a main entree I ordered the French dip with onion rings, another reviewer mentioned they were the best they had had. The meat was kind of tough and dry (which is odd for a French Dip, and everything just lacked flavor. Even the au jus really had no kind of salt or much flavor to it. I really hoped after seeing how everyone else rated this place that I had found that little hole in the wall spot putting out killer food that we all long for, sadly this wasn't it.