Puerto Rican Lunch at Phoenix Coqui

About this event

Join us for some authentic Puerto Rican food in this unique location. A friend and I tried their lunch the other day, and it was super good and the prices were very reasonable. I posted a copy of the menu below and some pictures of the food. We both tried the Plato de Pernil (pictured below) and I got an order of Tostones (plenty to share!!) A woman at another table tried the Cubano Sandwich and could not say enough good things about it. There is plenty of parking in the back - enter via the drive just to the north of the building. Here is a link to their website: https://phoenixcoqui.com/ Fun Facts About the Coquí * **The Name:** It is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it sounds like the loud, two-note call ("co-kee") the male frogs make at night. * **Cultural Symbol:** The frog is a beloved national symbol of Puerto Rico. About Phoenix Coqui - From Phoenix Magazine **History**: Owners Alexis Carbajal and Juan Alberto Ayala started selling homemade meals in 2016 before launching their mobile food truck in 2017. They later opened a permanent brick-and-mortar location in April 2022 inside the former Crazy Jim's space at 4041 N 15th Ave in Phoenix. **Cuisine**: Head cook Juan Ayala prepares authentic family recipes from Puerto Rico. Signature dishes include garlic-heavy mofongo, slow-roasted pernil, flaky empanadillas and double-fried tostones. **Recognition**: “We have VERY exciting news! Phoenix Coqui has been named, The Best Puerto Rican Restaurant by PHOENIX magazine!!!” By attending this event you agree to the following: To cover your own food costs. If unable to attend you will edit your RSVP promptly. Please don’t be a No-Show – Our policy is posted in our meetup description.