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.

Ate here with the family as we were in the area and looking to try something different. Puerto…read moreRican food sounded really good especially given we needed a break from the heat. The employees were super nice and we ordered some beef skewers, rice, and two different empanada's (pizza, beef). The skewers were ok as they were tender but I was not a huge fan of the sweet sauce. The rice was cooked really well but I feel like the spices were a bit overpowering for me but my wife did enjoy it. Lastly, the empanada's were cooked well but I wasn't a huge fan of the pizza one as it really didn't have a great taste to it. The star of the meal was the beef empanada for me as it was tender beef, was juicy and combine that with the pastry wrap outside was great. All in all I would recommend folks at least give this place a try.

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

You know when food is soo good and leaves a great taste in your mouth and you can't stop eating?…read moreWe'll let me tell you this right here is it. It almost brought me to tears, it's soo good! This was our first time. Come to find out, he is here every weekend, except certain holidays. "Solo" gave us a sample of Pernil (pulled pork) and gandule rice. Just one taste and I was hooked line and sinker. The flavors were spot on, the pork moist and tender. We also ordered one empanada filled with ground beef and veggies. It had the flavors of a pastele. Also ordered Tostone- green fried plantain which came with two dipping sauces. Garlic oil and Mayo/ketchup. Overall, excellent boricua flavors. The owner and his assistant are so welcoming. This is a food truck. There are outdoor chairs and table, but of course we picked a windy day. He is located in a dirt parking lot behind Grace Church. We sat in our car to enjoy our food. There were other food trucks setting up for the evening as well.

I agree, always a taste of Home for my honey. After 2 years and having everything on the menu…read moremultiple times, we can say, you won't find better PR food in Arizona! Promise you won't be disappointed

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!

Friend and I returned for another meal at Batey. The same…read moreserver, that we had last time, greeted and seated us. The chicharrones were served as we looked over the menu. Friend ordered the chicken breast with the garlicky plantains, I ordered the eggplant with rice, and a side order of fried plantains. As before, the food was delicious. There was a huge amount of eggplant covered in a sauce that was delicious. The rice had chunks of tender sweet potatoes in it. The plantains were hot and sweet. Friend's chicken was cut into tender, juicy pieces and her plantains were garlicky as advertised. There is a comforting consistency to this place. The chef was out talking to customers; the server was busy but checked back in with the customers on a regular basis. We'll go back.

After reading extraordinary reviews on this restaurant, we decided to give it a try. However, the…read morefood and service fell far from my expectations. We came on a Saturday noon, and the restaurant was not that busy. We got free pork chicharrones as a complementary appetizer like tortilla chips at Mexican restaurants, which were quite tasty. Food: (2.5/5) Beef Canoa: (3/5) I ordered the beef canoa, which was a plantain with beef (I think it was normal ground beef). The beef was kind of salty with herbs and the plantain was sweet with strong flavorful sauce on the plate. It also had melted cheese on top. It wasn't bad at all, but it was pretty salty and the portions were small for $18 (especially since it's mainly a plantain with ground beef) it also came with one "free" side. Yellow rice with ham side dish: (2/5) This side dish that came with the main course was so salty I couldn't even finish it. The ham didn't really have a flavor, and the dish's overall flavor was just overwhelmed with salt. Of course I expected a dish with ham to be salty, but even after drinking 3 cups of water I couldn't finish it. I'm not sure if Puerto Rican cuisine is supposed to be this salty, but this dish and all the others just tasted like salt. Service: (2.5/5) While we did get offered free chicharrones, we had to keep asking our server for water or more chicharrones. Food wait time was pretty standard. Ambiance: (5/5) The interior was decorated with plenty of decor and car tags. I loved the lighting and overall design of the restaurant. Bathrooms were nice. The whole restaurant had a nice blue vibe. Overall I'm not too sure about the food, portions for pricing, or service but I liked the interior. Honestly I'm not sure if it's authentic Puerto Rican food or not, but it was way, way, too salty for me. (I gained 4 pounds afterwards just from drinking water since it was so salty)

I've been following Pete for some time now. It's not common to find great Puerto Rican food in the…read moredesert of Arizona. I called in an order of a dozen Pastales for the holidays to pick up. Pete made it happen the next day!! While waiting I ordered the Vegetarian Plate which included Rice and beans, and fried green bananas. So delicious. The food is consistently full of flavor. The service was pleasant. This location is in a Recreation Center parallel to the Bowling Alley.

WEPPPPAAAA! Ya tu sabes!! Was scrolling thru yelp and found a fellow Marine and Boricua restaurant…read more Figured I'd give it a whirl. Definitely gave me back home vibes and smells from the island! Clean and great customer service.

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!

BFF is Puerto Rican and we've been to Phoenix Coqui before but not this establishment. Upon…read morearrival, our server was waiting at the door for us to enter. The restaurant is a very good size with lots of room and tables available. The decor is that of PR culture which is very colorful and bright. We started off with canoa which is a plantain stuffed with ground beef and cheese. It was very hot and delicious! For our "platos principals" (main entrees) I had the pechuga de pollo (chicken breast with grilled onions) with mofongo as my side (also comes with a side salad). It was very tasty and not dry at all. BFF had the pernil (pulled pork) with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) as his side which also came with a side salad. For dessert we shared the tembleque which is a coconut pudding but not in the traditional sense of pudding (more like a jelly texture). BFF also ordered coquito (holiday rum drink) & apparently our server (Sophia) omitted the rum so the owner came by and offered a fresh glass. Speaking of, everything was wonderful except that Sophia seemed to have a bit of a poor attitude as she wasn't too friendly. I'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt as perhaps she wasn't feeling well but out of the corner of my eye she had this almost "eyeroll" look. Perhaps she just didn't want to be there (she was friendly upon us leaving and thanked us). Anyway, I highly recommend this establishment. Both food and ambience was great and the service was too.

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.