The best Puerto Rican food I’ve ever had. I’m Puerto Rican and I’ve been to Puerto Rico many times. This food is identical to the food that my mother cooks. It’s so delicious this Is real authentic Puerto Rican food.
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Recent reviews
Delicious Puerto Rican food. Prices are great and inside is decorated so cute. Great place to come to alone, with a friend, or your family. Orgullosa de ser puertorriqueña 🇵🇷 ¡¡Wepa!!!
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I brought my lunch group of 11 here and the staff and owners were absolutely delightful. We had a few folks very familiar with Puerto Rican food, and it got a bit thumbs up from them. For those who were new to the cuisine, the staff explained all the items thoroughly so that everyone was able to find something to their liking on the menu. This will definitely be placed on the groups repeat list!
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This is super cute local Puerto Rican spot, the food was super good, they had several options available and combos as well, will definitely be visiting them very soon!! They did not disappoint!
Reply from Phoenix Coqui
2026.09.21
Elsie, thank you so much! We’re so glad you found us and that the food did not disappoint.
We’ve built this little spot with a lot of love over the years, hoping it feels like a home away from home for our Puerto Rican family and anyone who loves good comida. Hearing that you found us cute, local, and worth coming back to means a lot. Nos vemos pronto!
We’ve built this little spot with a lot of love over the years, hoping it feels like a home away from home for our Puerto Rican family and anyone who loves good comida. Hearing that you found us cute, local, and worth coming back to means a lot. Nos vemos pronto!
Soy puertorriqueña y fui a este restaurante con altas expectativas para apoyar a los míos. Desafortunadamente me encontré con un servicio pésimo. Estuve un buen rato allí pero nunca me sirvieron, así que me levanté y me fui sin ni siquiera probar la comida. Creo que no representan el calor y el servicio de la gente de mi hermosa isla de Puerto Rico. Y debo aclarar que yo nací y me crie en Puerto Rico.
I am Puertorrican and I went to this restaurant with high expectations to support my people. Unfortunately, the service was horrible. I was there sitting for a long time waiting to be served and no one came, I got up and left without even trying the food. I believe that they do not represent the warmth and service of the people in my beautiful island of Puerto Rico. And I should clarify that I was born and raised in Puerto Rico.
Reply from Phoenix Coqui
2026.09.14
Hola G, gracias por querer apoyar a un negocio puertorriqueño y por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia. Lamentamos que su visita terminara sin un plato en la mesa.
Esto es lo que creemos que pasó. Phoenix Coquí es un restaurante de servicio rápido. Se ordena en el mostrador, se toma asiento y nosotros le llevamos la comida a la mesa. No tenemos meseros, así que si se sentó antes de ordenar, nuestro equipo no tenía forma de saber que estaba esperando que alguien la atendiera.
Tenemos un letrero LED de ORDER HERE en el mostrador y otro letrero impreso en la entrada con los tres pasos (1. Ordene, 2. Siéntese, 3. Disfrute), y vamos a seguir trabajando para que sea imposible pasarlo por alto. Nos hubiera encantado poder servirla, y si alguna vez tiene duda, pregúntele a cualquiera de nosotros. Estamos aquí para ayudarla.
Sobre representar a Puerto Rico, eso nos importa muchísimo. Juan, nuestro co-owner y chef, nació y se crió en Toa Alta, y las recetas que servimos son de su familia. No pretendemos hablar por todo Puerto Rico ni recrear las memorias de cada familia. Cocinamos la comida que conocemos, con orgullo y con respeto.
Nos quedamos con esta estrella con mucho gusto si sirve para que el próximo cliente entre sabiendo exactamente cómo trabajamos. Las expectativas claras valen más para nosotros que una calificación.
Nuestra puerta sigue abierta, y todavía nos encantaría tener la oportunidad de darle de comer.
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Hi G, thank you for wanting to support a Puerto Rican business and for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry your visit ended without a plate on the table.
Here's what we think happened. Phoenix Coqui is a quick-serve restaurant. You order at the counter, take a seat, and we bring the food to your table. We do not have servers, so if you sat down before ordering, our team would not have known you were waiting to be served.
We have a lit ORDER HERE sign at the counter and another printed sign at the entrance with the three steps: (1. Order, 2. Sit 3. Enjoy) and we will keep working to make it impossible to miss. We would have loved to serve you, and if you are ever unsure, ask any one of us. We are here to help.
On representing Puerto Rico, that matters enormously to us. Juan, our co-owner and chef, was born and raised in Toa Alta, and the recipes we serve are his family's. We do not claim to speak for all of Puerto Rico or to recreate every family's memories. We cook the food we know, with pride and with respect.
We will gladly keep this one star if it means the next guest walks in knowing exactly how we work. Clear expectations are worth more to us than a rating.
Our door stays open, and we would still love the chance to feed you.
-- Alexis & Juan, Phoenix Coquí
Esto es lo que creemos que pasó. Phoenix Coquí es un restaurante de servicio rápido. Se ordena en el mostrador, se toma asiento y nosotros le llevamos la comida a la mesa. No tenemos meseros, así que si se sentó antes de ordenar, nuestro equipo no tenía forma de saber que estaba esperando que alguien la atendiera.
Tenemos un letrero LED de ORDER HERE en el mostrador y otro letrero impreso en la entrada con los tres pasos (1. Ordene, 2. Siéntese, 3. Disfrute), y vamos a seguir trabajando para que sea imposible pasarlo por alto. Nos hubiera encantado poder servirla, y si alguna vez tiene duda, pregúntele a cualquiera de nosotros. Estamos aquí para ayudarla.
Sobre representar a Puerto Rico, eso nos importa muchísimo. Juan, nuestro co-owner y chef, nació y se crió en Toa Alta, y las recetas que servimos son de su familia. No pretendemos hablar por todo Puerto Rico ni recrear las memorias de cada familia. Cocinamos la comida que conocemos, con orgullo y con respeto.
Nos quedamos con esta estrella con mucho gusto si sirve para que el próximo cliente entre sabiendo exactamente cómo trabajamos. Las expectativas claras valen más para nosotros que una calificación.
Nuestra puerta sigue abierta, y todavía nos encantaría tener la oportunidad de darle de comer.
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Hi G, thank you for wanting to support a Puerto Rican business and for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry your visit ended without a plate on the table.
Here's what we think happened. Phoenix Coqui is a quick-serve restaurant. You order at the counter, take a seat, and we bring the food to your table. We do not have servers, so if you sat down before ordering, our team would not have known you were waiting to be served.
We have a lit ORDER HERE sign at the counter and another printed sign at the entrance with the three steps: (1. Order, 2. Sit 3. Enjoy) and we will keep working to make it impossible to miss. We would have loved to serve you, and if you are ever unsure, ask any one of us. We are here to help.
On representing Puerto Rico, that matters enormously to us. Juan, our co-owner and chef, was born and raised in Toa Alta, and the recipes we serve are his family's. We do not claim to speak for all of Puerto Rico or to recreate every family's memories. We cook the food we know, with pride and with respect.
We will gladly keep this one star if it means the next guest walks in knowing exactly how we work. Clear expectations are worth more to us than a rating.
Our door stays open, and we would still love the chance to feed you.
-- Alexis & Juan, Phoenix Coquí
Hoy 12/sept/2026 visite este lugar para probar la comida y me lleve la decepción de que nunca me atendieron, asi que no puedo recomendar el lugar tienen un servicio pésimo
P. Maynor
I loved everything about this restaurant. This was a first time and a lasting impression. Being from Brooklyn, NY, it gave me the hometown feel. I loved the pernil, rice and grandules, fried plaintain, yuca, and extra red beans and the empanadas. Great service although we took it to go. I will definitely be back.
Date of experience: 12 September, 2026
Date of experience: 12 September, 2026
My boyfriend and i absolutely love coming to this place! Their empanadas are absolutely delicious, and that seasoned rice? I always get me a large side of it! The atmosphere is always very welcoming and cozy. The employees are always so nice and always helpful if you have any questions. Definitely recommend to all my friends and family if they want a taste of Puerto Rico!
While driving around Phoenix’s Melrose District, we happened upon this hole-in-the-wall gem. As native 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.
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While driving around Phoenix's Melrose District, we happened upon this hole-in-the-wall gem. As native 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.
Reply from Phoenix Coqui
2026.09.04
Ricky, thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! Coming from Chicagoans that means everything. The jibarito was born in your city, so getting your blessing on ours is high praise. And happy to swap in chicken any day. We’re especially happy the mushroom empanadilla and arroz con gandules hit the spot!
Thank you for noticing the little things too, like the water on a hot Phoenix day. That’s the kind of hospitality we want everyone to feel when they walk through our doors.
So glad you found us, and even more glad you enjoyed the comida. Gracias por supporting our little Boricua, LGBTQ+-owned spot!
Thank you for noticing the little things too, like the water on a hot Phoenix day. That’s the kind of hospitality we want everyone to feel when they walk through our doors.
So glad you found us, and even more glad you enjoyed the comida. Gracias por supporting our little Boricua, LGBTQ+-owned spot!
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