This is a very small and very unique restaurant. The menu is Latin Inspired and some tapas items are offered. The plates we tried were large portions that could be shared and all the tables are set with extra plates for sharing. I had the Ojitos Chinos - Basically it was a grilled chicken salad. The salad was made with crisp fresh greens, canned mandarins, LOTs of Carrots and Lots of crisp tortilla strips. The chicken on it was very tasty but slightly dry. I thought the cashews were very good they seemed real sweet but had a spicy kick at the end and the ginger dressing was good too. Overall it was a nice salad that I would order again but would ask for them to go lighter on the tortilla strips. My husband had the Chef's Taco Tasting Platter. It was five different tacos with two salsas. I didn't taste the tacos but my husband said he couldn't taste what taco was chicken from the beef and pork and liked the vegetable tacos best. (that is very unusual for him) He also said they had too much raw cabbage in them for his taste. I found that service was attentive and friendly. I would give a 3.5 if I could Worth a try when your in the area. read more

See all

Went here the other night and I ordered the chopped salad, the pimientos, and some red sangria. The pimientos, which are cooked peppers, were SOOOOO good! There were a few spicy peppers in there, which made this appetizer flavorful. The chopped salad was the usual deliciousness. I got it without cheese and with the lime dressing instead of the creamy chipotle dressing they put on it. In the past I have had it with the chipotle dressing and it's reallllllly good. The red sangria was good, a little sweet, but the fruit was plentiful and it was refreshing. I like sweet though, so it's all good. read more

Sofrita - Red Sangria - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

See all

Very good food. Great service. This was a great spot for a casual dinner in the heart of the town.

A trip to Phoenix and some quick Yelp searches in Fountain Hills brought my wife and I to this inconspicuous local restaurant. My wife and I love discovering hidden local gems, and I believe we hit the nail on the head with Sofrita. With its Latin American charm, excellent service and fresh food, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some delicious modern Mexican/Latin American cuisine. For starters, I live the ambiance of this place. It really has that local feel (reminded me of some of the local places we discovered in the Caribbean). With an open kitchen, bar, and indoor and outdoor seating, you'll feel at home the moment you step through the door. The staff let us pick any table available (inside or outside) and handed us some menus. We then started with some drinks, a white sangria for my wife (with lime, pineapple and orange) and an iced tea for the driver (me). Both drinks were very refreshing. When it came time to order some food, we started with some chips and guacamole. The guacamole was very unique (the avocado and spices were mixed with jalapeños, tomato, green onion, lime and pipitas) but SO good, especially with the tortilla chips, which were crunchy and had the perfect amount of salt. We then moved to entrees - shrimp street tacos and pork verde tacos. Wow were these delicious! The pork verde tacos were hot, juicy and sweet/spicy (fixings included vinegar slaw, pineapple salsa, and pepitas on a double corn tortilla). The shrimp tacos were equally fresh and juicy. Homemade cuisine at its finest! When all was said in done, we left feeling incredibly satisfied. I'd love to visit this place again and highly recommend it to others in the area! read more

See all

My husband and I stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night. They weren't busy, we didn't have to wait for a table. The waitress was nice and the food was good. read more

See all

Our party of 5 was asked to prematurely leave our table. We were ordering food, and consistently reordering drinks, so it truly blows my mind that we would be asked to leave an establishment, because people were waiting for a table. I will NEVER support this establishment again, based on this disrespectful treatment and disregard for decent customer service . read more

This place is amazing. First time here. The staff and food was amazing. The bruschetta appetizer with Artichoke, spicy cucumber, apples with Bri cheese and avocado was excellent! The shrimp and fish tacos were amazing as well! Wish we would have come her last night for dinner as well! read more

See all

The vegetable quinoa lettuce cups are a vegan dream! The shrimp tacos were amazing. And service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely come back and recommend to others! read more

Charlotte was great with our large group. The private dining room is spectacular. Roasted cauliflower is very good. Salmon could use a bit more flavor/seasoning. read more

Sofrita - This is the light bfast burrito with no cheese, add avocado. Comes w green salsa. Tons of zucchini and spinach! Tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. I had chicken tacos and my friend had shrimp and avocado with a tasty sauce. The flan was a very tasty dessert. Next visit I will order a few more items from the interesting menu. read more

Food was nothing special. Chips and salsa are a paid item. I got the green burrito-eggs, spinach, zucchini and cheese because I wanted something a bit healthy, but it was SO GREASY, I think it was less healthy than my husbands fried fish tacos. The fish tacos were meh. read more

Honestly this place is really a 3 and 1/2 star place. I came across this while I was at the car show by the fountain since I was hungry and I didnt want burger or pizza or their food trucks around. Over priced things here. Just my opion on those. So I ordered the fish tacos. The tilapia not the salmon. I found it very appetising and the mango pico complimented well. What I really liked about them was it wasnt over battered and I found it just right. It wasnt anything over the top. I also ordered chips and salsa. The portion they gave I believe should be complementary and not $3 plus I got charged $0.50 for a second round. But I guess that's better than getting charged full price again. I really liked how they had thick chips and the salsa was really good. Could be spicier but seeing how the area is. Prob wont be like that. The waitress that waited on me did very well. I could have wished she checked on me before I received my dish soni could have ordered more chips and salsa. But I realized the place was starting to get packed as the lunch hour was coming to a peak. Overall it's a nice place. Some of the menu items I dont feel goes with the restaurant. But it's not mine. If it works dont mess it up right? It's worth trying. But I prob wont stop by again if I was in the area. read more

See all

So great! The food was hot and delicious. Cool ambience. Obsessed with the tortilla soup. The chips are incredible. I only wish they were open Monday and Tuesday. Especially Tuesday. They're a little expensive but sooooo delicious. read more

Ropa Vieja had great flavor. Fish tacos really good loved the slaw. Enjoyed the decor and lighting.

Loved our time tonight. Came here to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary and really enjoyed the ambiance, the bacon wrapped dates, and the Brussel sprouts. Margaritas were fantastic, and the service was spot on. Thanks!!! read more

Went there with some friends the other day. It was Happy Hour. The Cadillac Margaritas are NOT on the happy hour menu. The Guacamole Grande was okay but the chips were less than acceptable. The check came, there were six of us. They added an 18% gratuity and did not let us know. Thank goodness we looked at the charges. Margaritas and chips for six.... Total $110.00. No way Jose. Will definitely not return. Should have gone to Señor Taco..... way better. read more

Sofrita is a really good place to eat honestly they are super clean and gentle when it comes to food.

Location is great. Decor is cute. Food is alright, definitely not spicy, but well presented. Menu is pretty stale and doesn't seem to change at all. But the biggest disappointment, when we went this week, was the poor attitude of the hostess/waitress. I don't think we ever saw a smile on her face, and she did not make us feel welcomed or appreciated at all. No greeting when we walked in and just very transactional during our dinner. We were a larger group and the tip got automatically applied, so she had zero incentive to make the experience a great one. Won't return. read more

An eclectic Caribbean, Central American menu. Don't come here thinking you're going to get Mexican food that looks like every other place in America. There is some deep thought into what they offer, using fresh ingredients and a very tight menu, you will be pleasantly surprised if you're not familiar with Caribbean/Central American foods. We have had nothing but superb service here over the years, and even during the crazy crowded art festivals. This restaurant recognizes locals, and treats them as the valuable asset that they are to restaurants in a tourist town. However, I've never seen tourists given poor service. This restaurant is one of a handful in Fountain Hills that really "gets it" regarding customer experience in a tourist town. And the mixed drinks here are stellar, while the limited craft beer and wine selection includes some of the best. No complaints that they don't have 30 craft beers or 15 wines, we're more than happy with the small choice that they offer. Good stuff! read more

Sofrita - You have been transported to the Caribbean once you stepped through the portal off of Avenue of the Fountains.... - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

Hit the spot! Needed a quick bite and this fit the bill. Chicken and fish tacos were great. House margarita topped it off!

We used to love this place but probably won't be back. Food this time was bad or only okay and our service was some of the worst experience we have had in a long time. I'm giving one star because my blueberry mojito was tasty and Yelp requires one star. We had reservations and were directed to our table when we got there where we sat for over fifteen minutes without being acknowledged at all. Finally get a drink and app order in. Don't get the fried calamari. I have never had calamari that was crunchy before (the calamari itself underneath the breading was crunchy). I'm from the Midwest so I don't have high expectations for seafood in any landlocked state but this was just bad. They did end up comping that and giving us free chickpeas with our entrees. But our entrees made it to us over an hour after our reservation time. The chicken tacos were barely lukewarm. My fish tacos were good but at this point I was pretty over being there in general as we were largely ignored (like we sat with our barely touched calamari for over half an hour and no one asked how we were doing). Very disappointing time to our annual AZ trip. At least we had this experience and can warn our visiting friends to find a new spot for dinner in Fountain Hills. read more

Slow service, bland menu, small portions...nothing to write home about. Better options in area.

I've never had anything I didn't like from here! The bruschetta board has so many amazing different choices and they are all delicious. I especially love the fish tacos and the fresh made guacamole. Never leave without trying a Cadillac margarita or a signature mojito! read more

Unique tapas and other dishes not found anywhere else in this wonderful small town. Local family owned and run -sometimes there's a wait but it's worth it. read more

The food is always good but the drinks got really crappy. We used to come here for the Cadillac Margarita specifically. They are very strong. Now they water them down with soda. We will not be ordering any alcoholic drinks from this business ever again. read more

If you're looking for some appetizers and "Bar Food" scene, this is a decent place...prices are almost like eating at a 5 star restaurant for some 2 star food. read more

Had the guacamole grande, adios Verano salad and the paella. All were fresh and tasty! read more

Sofrita - Guacamole Grande, Adios Verano Salad - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

Food and drinks are very fresh and tasty! Love the sunny patio for brunch on a warm winter day! When you're there, make sure to check out the bathroom! read more

Very nice place. Came recommended by my massage therapist. All natural food, great margarita, attentive and friendly service and a beautiful atmosphere. We would eat here again! read more

Great outdoor patio and friendly service. I can't comment on the food as I only had their sangria for St Patrick's day, but damn it was delicious. I recommend this place even if it's just for a quick drink. Cool Latin vibe and a nice view. read more

Sofrita - This was Sofrita's St. Patrick's day sangria and it was delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

We ate at Sofrita for the first time and had a very tasty meal. The front patio was relaxing and fun under the tiki hut roofs. The inside of the restaurant looked very cozy and inviting, perhaps another time we will stop by for drinks inside, but this was a day for eating outside in the warm, breezy spring air. With such an extensive and interesting menu, it was hard to choose what to order. We started with the guacamole, which was very fresh and tasty, a generous portion with roasted pepitas on top, great chips and salsa on the side. My husband ordered the shimp tacos and liked them very much. My fish tacos were super. Both proteins were crispy and not greasy. Good flavors in both choices. I did notice another patron who had ordered the taco ropas, and they looked incredible. This will be my next choice when we come again. The service was very efficient and super friendly. read more

I want to like this place, I do but I struggle with even the 3 stars. I have been here a handful of times before deciding to post. I find the place awkward entirely. Do I seat myself? Do I wait? Is that the front entrance or is there another one? Staff just looks at you and there is no greeting so it adds to the confusion. The staff does appear more friendly this time but most times in the past, no so much. On every occasion I've never got water or have had to ask several times for it, need to ask for silverware often several minutes after food arrives and I can go on. My food has been good sometimes very good but it almost gives me anxiety to deal with everything else lol ...I don't want to give up but it needs some help with details and events and could be epic. read more

Sofrita - Taco roja 2 for $10 - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

Great customer service and big salads. The shrimp tacos have a mango Pico on them which is amazing

WOW- If you want to experience flavor, you need to try Sofrita. The flavors make your taste buds want to dance! The guacamole was incredibly fresh and the salmon tacos were simply outstanding! read more

What a bummer. Most times when you give a place a low rating it's the service or 1 or 2 items is wrong but in this case the food just is not good. At all. Everything basically tasted frozen and just stale. The menu is random. Doesn't fit the theme. Didn't have an identity. Not truly tapas, not Mexican, not Puerto Rican, not Spanish, just a hodge podge of dishes. None well executed. Jack of all trades master of none. I've had better apps from frozen food section that heated at home. Our server was very nice and the ambiance was good on patio. I hate writing bad reviews but we had looked at trying this for a few years and it was beyond disappointing. Maybe we can save fellow yelpers the mistake. read more

Sofrita was great. Menu had a lot of options and desserts. Decor was nice. Plenty of outdoor seatings. Food was well seasoned. Tamale was nice and full of flavor. A big variety of tacos available. read more

Sofrita - Puerto Rican beef stew. Full of flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Fountain Hills, Arizona

See all

We have been here several times over the past few years. The food is not really Mexican, more Latin American but always delicious. The service is generally pretty good, but in keeping with the relaxed atmosphere, not intrusive. We try to eat outside when possible; it's a bit cramped inside. One of our favorites. read more

Great vibes inside and out. Overall everything was tasty. I wouldn't recommend the salmon because it was dry. The portion was generous. We appreciated that. It was sweeter in flavor without the mango being on it. The black beans were perfect. The rice wasn't Heat hot as I like my food. I also think that portion could have been larger. The birthday dessert was delightful. The service was good. read more

See all

Highly recommend this Resturant- great food - great atmosphere- great friendly service with reasonable price.

Since I couldn't respond to Carol's comment I am doing so here. Neither of us received any Tacos that we ordered much less given them for free. They were on the bill despite not getting them and we asked that they be taken off. Or should I say, we were told that they were on the bill and she said she would take them off. We didn't see the bill with the tacos on them. Perhaps you're mistaking us for someone else. read more