Central American restaurants in Phoenix

The Mission

3815 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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... More »
Havana Cafe

4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Even Castro would endorse capitalism like this. Authentic comidas Cubanas like tostones, paella and arroz con pollo served in an attractive, intimate... More »
Havana Patio Cafe

6245 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Even Castro would endorse capitalism like this. Authentic comidas Cubanas like tostones, paella and arroz con pollo served in an... More »

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Recent Critic Reviews

Michele Laudig writes for Phoenix New Times on The Mission

From cheap, authentic street tacos at Tacos Jalisco, which has a few different locations, to Barrio Café's upscale spin on traditional tacos, there are plenty of places in the Valley to enjoy the quintessential south-of-the-border snack.

But the heart of downtown Scottsdale — magnet to hungry tourists and nightclubbers alike — is not where I head when I'm looking for...
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Stephen Lemons writes for Phoenix New Times on Havana Cafe

As you might surmise from my pork-lovin' Tar Heel roots, there's nothing I adore more than a mass of shredded swine. But here in the desert, so far from the slaughterhouses of my native North Carolina, I've rarely come across restaurateurs who can prepare pig so that the meat is tender and moist sans sauce.
So I was tickled pinker than that piglet from Babe after I dined at B.J. and...
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Robrt L. Pela writes for Phoenix New Times on The Mission

The barrio boys of Culture Clash's The Mission wanna give it up for Latino culture. If only someone will let them. The ersatz Culture Clash now appearing at Scottsdale's Metro Theatre is actually the cast of Teatro Bravo's retread of the famous group's breakout play, but it's selling the same bill: No one will give Latinos a break, but isn't it funny?
The Mission concerns the...
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Recent User Reviews

tanner.postert wrote a review for The Mission
12/06/11

The food here was unbelievable. Order the ghost pepper hot sauce, you may also need a glass of milk to wash it down. Had the chipotle caesar to start which had a great taste. Duck Confit for dinner with roasted hominy. It was so delicious, but after so many chips and the salad I could't come close to finishing it. Pumpkin break pudding and chocolate churros for...
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Kelsee wrote a review for Havana Cafe
05/10/10

I love this Havana Cafe. One of my co-worker's relatives work here. She is so nice and so is the rest of the staff. Parking can be a pain, but once you find a spot, it's worth it!
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