Savoring Soft Mofongo, Pernil, And Homemade Tostones At An Exceptional Arizona Puerto Rican Kitchen

Dominoes on the table, salsa drifting from the speakers, and a plate of garlicky plantains still warm from the pan can make a weekday lunch in Arizona feel like a trip to the Caribbean. Puerto Rican cooking is still rare in the desert, so finding a kitchen that does it the old way feels like stumbling onto buried treasure. The pernil is juicy, the mofongo is soft, and the tostones are made by hand. Bring an appetite and maybe a friend, because the portions are generous and the welcome is even bi