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.

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!

This was my second time at El Chullo and my first time bringing friends to try Peruvian food. I'm a…read morebig chaufa lover, and theirs is excellent. The portion sizes are huge, which made pricing reasonable. We had the yuca frita as an app and it was crispy, filling, and really well done. We tried the pisco sour as well, and it didn't disappoint. Even though they seemed busy, the service was smooth and quick. I also love the art on the outside. It adds a lot of character to the place. My friends really enjoyed their meals, which made the experience even better. I wish I could bring this spot back with me to Indiana!

Great service from Anthony Food was tasty and we loved the…read moreceviche Wish the portions were larger especially the ceviche

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!!!!

Lomo Saltado with a twist!!! The potatoes are crispy fries on the side. This is the first time I…read morehave had it on the aide. It keeps the fries crispy and the bottom ones are still soaking the lovely sauce. The beef and is marinated in a Peruvian brandy. strips are tender and seared to perfection. I am strangely reminded of the sauce of Hainanese pork chop. Come to find out from Carlo's that Peruvian food has a strong Chinese influence. Fried plantains. The tostones is a savory dish. Twice fried. First, the plantain chips are fried. Then they are smashed and fried again. The flavor is subtle. They have a homemade mayo with rocoto, a spicy sauce with rocoto and peppers and then a cilantro, green chill sauce. The fried Peruvian corn is heavenly! Saboroso!

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.

Arizona has an under-seasoning epidemic but Vecina has comfortably beaten the allegations. Flavors…read morewere all on point and as expected from the components on the menu, which doesn't happen often in Phoenix. The Papas Verde had an addicting tang from the tomatillo salsa but were brilliantly balanced out by the chorizo and asadero cheese. The shaved brussel salad could have used a little more date and chile to balance out the vinegar but I was pleased either way. The elote was probably the only thing that fell short execution-wise as I didn't get much of the chorizo flavor, but the cook on the corn itself was perfect. The Gambas al Ajillo are absolutely a must-get. Juicy, sweet shrimp with an unexpected kick from the butter sauce and unsurprisingly great bread from Noble. The Tlayuda was a little heavy on the lettuce, but the smoked pork and bean puree combo were so flavorful that it helped balance out the richness with texture and freshness. I also loved the crispy contrast from the fried tortilla. We ended with the Concha and Mango Sticky Rice ice cream which sounded pretty simple but was quite impressive in its own right. The ice cream was a touch too frozen, but it ended up working out well with the crunchy cornflake coating and lightly warmed, pillowy concha to make a really satisfying ending to our meal. Service was excellent and the patio was well-lit and had heaters ready for colder weather. Vecina is on the pricier side for sure, but you will not be disappointed.

As my friend said, the white bean puree here is a non-negotiable. It was my FAVORITE menu item…read more Only complaint was...give me another flour tortilla - ha. We ordered a bottle of wine and went to town on: White Bean Puree * Crispy Short Rib | Herb Salad | Flour Tortilla: Karaage * Aji Amarillo | Citrus Gastrique | Togarashi | Lime Elote * Chorizo Butter | Lime Creme Fraiche | Toasted Chiles Romaine * Buttermilk Dressing | Mexican Sriracha | Parmesan | Noble Bread Breadcrumbs Gambas al Ajillo * Wild Shrimp Co. Mexican Shrimp | Paprika Garlic Butter | Serrano Cruda | Garlic Noble Bread - this was the only dish that was not my favorite. SUPER flavorful but I wanted a more.. 'traditional' tapas Gambas al Ajillo flavor aka less paprika please. Saudero tacos (a brisket confit suadero tacos with a chile jam, aguacate, serrano cruda, toasted sesame, fresnos and micro cilantro) We sat on the patio for a wonderful AZ spring evening. The service was great. I also enjoyed their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. The only downside is the parking -- it's pretty small and shared with Lou Malnati's next door!

I almost never leave reviews, but this place deserves 10 stars. I have been searching for an…read moreauthentic Dominican restaurant for years since I left home, and to think the place I was looking for was in Arizona of all places? I'm glad I decided to give them a shot. There is food on the menu I thought I'd never have again, and as it came out I still couldn't believe it being right in front of me. The food was amazing, the flavors remind me of home, seasoning was spot on, every single item we ordered off the menu did not disappoint. The service was exemplary as well, our server did not let us go without water, and ensured we got everything we asked for and more. The ambiance and overall feel of the restaurant was so genuine too, felt like I was in DR, down to the colors on the walls and the music! My new favorite spot. Only complaint is that the owner was not in when I visited the first time so I could shake his hand and thank him for making me feel right at home. Cannot recommend it enough, please take some time to visit and give the food a try, you will not be disappointed.

Service good. Food good…read more Nice variety. Good portions. Our waitress was really nice and was helpful. She really wanted to make sure that we enjoyed the food.

We have been coming to Canal Club for years every time we visit Scottsdale and it never…read moredisappoints. Christian was such an awesome server and so good with our little ones. we will definitely be back and hope to have him again :)

food was good, vibes were amazing. very picture perfect…read more ceviche: very delicious!! tangy. get this for your appetizer queso appetizer: You can skip on this. It wasn't that great. Fries appetizer: the fries here were awesome, like oddly, really good. My whole table devoured these in five minutes. Cubano sandwich: it was a good sandwich! The flavor isn't too intense at all. It's actually quite simple.. overall a 3.5 out of five Service: the service here was amazing!! The servers were so kind and funny and nice!! definitely a fun spot for a special event like a birthday or bachelorette party

We just finished eating a Philly Cheesesteak next door, but I couldn't resist coming here to try…read moresome Colombian arepas! I must have had a brain fart or something because right after I walked in, the worker greeted us and immediately told us they had empanadas. He said they had chicken, beef, and cheese empanadas. I immediately ordered three chicken and three beef. I forgot about the arepas. The guy said it would be ten minutes. So we browsed their store. As soon as you walk in to the business, the small place looked like it is set up to ship packages. It has a small grocery store in the back, and has a kitchen on the side. The whole store was small, but clean. There was no seating in this place as it is not a sit down restaurant. Food orders are placed to go. Almost ten minutes exactly our empanadas came out. We took them to our car and ate there. We wanted to eat them fresh and hot and boy were they steaming hot. I loved the crispness of the shells. The filling was very flavorful and moist. I dipped them in the salsa and they had had a nice kick. They were delicious!We were able to polish off four. After we arrived home some thirty minutes later, the empanadas were still warm and surprisingly still crispy! I ate the last two. I will definitely return to try their arepas!

Buena comida. Pedí pollo en salsa de champiñones y bandeja paisa; solo que fue nuevo para mí que la…read morecarne de la bandeja paisa era mechada. Lo único: las empanadas, deliciosas, aunque a mí me gusta el picante y el ají le faltaba un poco más de picante. Buen servicio

Very much enjoyed the food and service here - not pretentious and delivering squarely on flavor…read more They do it right! You order at the counter and then take a seat, indoors or outdoors. We tried a few empanadas and the mushroom, spinach and artichoke; potato; elote; and guava with cheese were all good. They had the right amount of filling to crust ratio. The sopa verde (flavorful and had depth) and arroz Colombiano (lots of ingredients that all worked together) were also great. It was quiet on a weekday afternoon. Everyone was very friendly when answering questions and taking our orders. The space is casual and there's a small parking lot. Would be happy to return for takeout or dine in!

This amazing spot is right around the corner from the theater in downtown Mesa, so if you want a…read morebite before or after, this is your place. This is a slice of Latin America right here in the East Valley. The owners are really friendly, ready to explain all the dishes in the menu, and will make recommendations based on your taste. The cost is, very reasonable, and about an hour before curtain time, there were few other patrons. They do a huge carry-out business and the reason is obvious. The food is amazing! So ext time you're in downtown Mesa, and are getting hungry, go visit República Empañada. You'll be glad you did.

Modern Latin cuisine at its finest! Love this spot in Phoenix as it was highly recommended and it…read moredid not disappoint. Love the dark mysterious upscale chill vibe. Service was perfect and our waitress was professional and attentive. Food came out timely and was amazing. Wanted to try the braise beef taco but they were sold out that evening but the mahi mahi taco was the best I've ever had. The mahi mahi was super tender and flaky. Perfect combination with every bite. Didn't expect much with the flat Iron steak but boy was I wrong. Perfectly tender and cooked to perfection. The appetizer crispy pork was good as it was a different take on a lettuce wrap but amazingly better with the amazing finger licking cola lime glaze!

I stopped by The Mission Old Town for brunch on my birthday (on a Sunday). While they don't have a…read moreparking, it's located in the heart of Old Town so parking is free on the street and in most surface lots. I found a spot in the surface lot right across the street from one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in town. Ambiance (4/5): The Mission is a nice restaurant. There's a small patio in front and a large patio out back. Sit at the outdoor patio if you can pull it off. Inside is great too, and there's nice artwork both inside and outside. The only issue? It's a popular restaurant and they try to pack in as many people as possible so space is at a premium. That also means that if you come at a peak hour, like we did, it's going to be pretty loud. Service (4/5): There was a wait when we arrived and the bar was full (first come, first served). Luckily, a group was leaving right when I lingered by the bar and we were able to snag the seats. The bartender did a pretty good job taking care of us. There was room for improvement as far as her efficiency and checking in, but overall, given how busy the restaurant was, pretty good. Drinks (4.5/5): The Mission has an interesting cocktail list. As you'd expect, it's tequila-focused but there's a good variety. You'll find creative cocktails which is always big in my book. Plus margaritas like prickly pear margaritas. I went with the correndo na chuva which has cachaca, passion fruit, lemongrass, sherry, and lime juice. Cachaca is a Brazilian liqueur which you don't see in many places so this was a treat. It was a refreshing cocktail. Lots of spicy cocktails are available, too. Food (4/5): While the brunch menu is pretty extensive, I think there's a clear winner: the all-you can eat whole roasted pig out. For $19, and only on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch, it's a steal of a deal. You get pineapple roasted shoulder and pork belly carnitas tacos served with your choice of one of five sauces. There's a little buffet stand where a member of their staff will make the tacos for you. I had about 10 of them and they hit the spot! Nice variety of sauces so I tried all of them except for one (two spicy for my blood) and you can request flour tortillas if you prefer that over the corn tortillas they have. Between the two proteins, I thought the pork shoulder was more flavorful and tender. It's no surprise that The Mission Old Town has some of the most Yelp reviews in town. It's a popular restaurant. Just make sure to make a reservation or stop by outside of peak hours or there's a good chance you'll have a wait.