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Yelp recently shared a list of its Top 25 Hot and New Latinx-owned<\/a> eateries in the U.S., and one Arizona spot made the list.<\/p>\n Batey Puerto Rican Gastronomy opened in 2024 in Tucson, serving iconic Puerto Rican dishes like mofongo, arroz con gandules, tostones, empanadas and pastelillo de guayaba.<\/p>\n “Bringing Puerto Rican vibes to the desert, Batey servers up vibrant classics… in a lively, welcoming space. Experience a taste of the island with every delicious bite and festive atmosphere,” read the Yelp article.<\/p>\n Details<\/strong>: 4230 N. Oracle Road, Suite 100, Tucson. 520-232-3222, @batey_pr_gastronomy_az<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n 5 more Latin restaurants to try in metro Phoenix<\/p>\n While not all are as new as Batey in Tucson, the Valley is home to many other great Latin restaurants that are also worthy of a shoutout.<\/p>\n Here are five more “hot” and new-ish Latinx-owned restaurants to try in metro Phoenix.<\/p>\n Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant<\/p>\n Cuban Foods Bakery is a small mom and pop restaurant in west Phoenix serving, you guessed it, Cuban food. Menu highlights include papas rellenas, cubano sandwiches and ropa vieja. For a sweet treat, try the flan or pastel de guayana.<\/p>\n Details:<\/strong>\u00a010649 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix. 602-296-5759,\u00a0facebook.com\/CubanFoods<\/a>.<\/p>\n El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant<\/p>\n El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant was opened by Esperanza Luzcando and her husband Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez S\u00e1nchez in 2011. The space is decorated with Peruvian flags and art. Menu options include ceviches, tostadas and arroz con mariscos.<\/p>\n Details:<\/strong>\u00a04414 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-314-4453,\u00a0elchullorestaurant.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phoenix Coqui<\/p>\n Located near the Melrose district, Phoenix Coqui<\/a> started as a food truck in 2017. Juan Ayala and Alexis Carbajal opened the brick and mortar restaurant in 2022. The best seller is the pernil plate, featuring pulled pork, salad and arroz con gandules. They also invented the mofongo bowl<\/a>, a new take on one of Puerto Rico’s most famous dishes.<\/p>\n Details:<\/strong>\u00a04041 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. 602-768-7894,\u00a0phoenixcoqui.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Que Sazon South American Cuisine & Ceviche Bar<\/p>\n Que Sazon South American Cuisine is located inside the historic Teeter House in downtown Phoenix’s Heritage Square. The menu includes an array of South American cuisines, including empanadas, maduros, ceviche, arepas and Yucca fries.<\/p>\n Details:<\/strong>\u00a0622 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-919-2246,\u00a0quesazonrestaurant.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Republica Empanada<\/p>\n Republica Empanada has been in the national spotlight more than once, regularly feeding famous foodies from Guy Fieri<\/a> to Keith Lee<\/a>. The restaurant offers over two dozen sweet and savory empanadas, including achiote potato, Boricua with pernil and arroz con gandules, Cubano, guava and cheese and plantain and cheese.<\/p>\n Details<\/strong>: 204 E. First Ave., Mesa. 480-969-1343, republicaempanada.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n