Star chef Douglas Rodriguez has made an international name for himself with his Nuevo Latin American cuisine, and now he’s in our humble town. Everything is stunning here, such as ceviche with Spanish and Asian influences, arepas (griddled corn cakes) with caviar and quail egg, and plantain-crusted halibut with sliced banana, sautéed spinach, bacon and […]
Latin American in Phoenix
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Fe La Cubana is a classic Cuban American-style cafeteria that deviates little from many of the best-known dishes of the island just south of Florida. Though there are Cuban sandwiches and fried foods, Fe La Cubana is all about the steam table offerings. These are soupy, stewy, and beautiful – ageless preparations like ropa vieja […]
Even Castro would endorse capitalism like this. Authentic comidas Cubanas like tostones, paella and arroz con pollo served in an attractive, intimate environment. The black bean soup is revolutionary. After 5 p.m., sip sherry and sample tapas upstairs in Arriba.
Even Castro would endorse capitalism like this. Authentic comidas Cubanas like tostones, paella and arroz con pollo served in an attractive, intimate environment. The black bean soup is revolutionary. After 5 p.m., sip sherry and sample tapas upstairs in Arriba.
Little Cay – Latin Caribbean Kitchen unites many far-flung flavors of the Caribbean, with mixed results. A vibrant design theme runs through the high-ceilinged dining room. People clench churrasco steak sandwiches, fork into vaca frita, sip Cuban coffee at a long, bright bar. Service is nice, warm. Some of the classics could use more zap, […]
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While there are a few Mexican eateries in the vicinity of Old Town, you’d have a much better chance of tracking down a gourmet burger or a plate of sushi. So for that reason alone, The Mission fills a welcome niche in this ‘hood. While the menu is a broader, more modern take on Latin […]
This west Phoenix restaurant featuring casual, wallet-friendly Puerto Rican cuisine offers dishes served up in the style of Créole cooking, or what the locals call cocina criolla. Start with the sweet plantains, then try the fried chicken rubbed with adobo, the classic Puerto Rican pork roast pernil, or a softball-size lump of garlic-heavy mofongo. Wash […]
This family-owned place is doing more to bring Salvadoran treats to the Valley than anyone else. Pupusas — stuffed griddled tortillas — are a must-have, especially revueltas con frijoles, chicharron y queso, with ground pork, beans, and cheese. The all-day menu runs the gamut from traditional Salvadoran breakfasts like scrambled eggs with chorizo, to seafood […]
Family-owned and -operated, the eatery is one of a handful of Caribbean restaurants in the Valley. It’s inviting and informal, with the menu — which changes depending on availability of ingredients — written in chalk on the wall. If the writing is illegible, the staff will be more than happy to recite the day’s available […]
At this self-described “resto-bar,” there’s outdoor seating on the patio, a cozy bar area with stylish mood lighting, and a sleek dining room outfitted with red leather chairs. It’s an appealing atmosphere on weekend nights, when the place is abuzz with customers. While the Latin-themed menu tries too hard, a few offerings are truly solid. […]
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