August 1, 2026

What Are Empanadillas? Puerto Rico’s Crispy Little Pocket of Happiness

If you’ve ever been to a Puerto Rican party, you already know. Before the pernil is carved. Long before everyone grabs a scoop of arroz con […]

July 1, 2026

What Are Tostones? The Twice-Fried Plantain That Started It All

Some people discover Puerto Rican food through mofongo. Others fall in love with pernil. But if you ask us, it all starts with tostones. If you’ve […]

June 7, 2026

Plato de Pernil — Puerto Rican slow-roasted pulled pork with arroz con gandules and mixed greens salad at Phoenix Coqui, Phoenix AZ.

What Is Pernil? The Slow-Roasted Pork Puerto Ricans Make for Every Occasion That Matters

The best seller. The tradition. The dish Juan’s Papa made every Nochebuena. If you have eaten at Phoenix Coqui more than once, you have probably noticed […]

May 2, 2026

Fresh Puerto Rican sofrito made at Phoenix Coqui in Phoenix AZ

What Is Sofrito? The Secret Behind Every Puerto Rican Dish

Sofrito is the secret behind every Puerto Rican dish. Learn what it is, how to make it, and where to taste the real thing in Phoenix.

April 2, 2026

Mofongo con carne frita — Puerto Rican garlic mashed green plantain topped with fried pork at Phoenix Coqui, Phoenix AZ.

What Is Mofongo? The Dish Puerto Ricans Will Drive Across the State For

Mofongo is the most iconic dish in Puerto Rican cuisine — and Phoenix Coqui has been making it from scratch since 2017. Find out what it is, where it comes from, and why Phoenix can't get enough of it.