Casa de Mambo — Restaurant in Mesa

This is a hidden gem tucked off the street. The place is very clean and inviting while the music added to the atmosphere. I ordered the Bistec Salteado & Maduras. My friend had Mofongo de Camerones and we split a Morir Soñando. I could have licked both our plates clean. I was informed that the Bistec is their specialty but the Mofongo is also a top competitor for different reasons. The Bistec and Maduras complimented each other well and the sautéed peppers and onions added a nice sweetness to the herbaceous meat. While the salad and dressing made me think my taste buds were dancing with delight. Meanwhile, the shrimp of the Mofongo was cooked perfectly, tender and sweet pieces of shrimp with the nice flavors from the cooking sauce melted with the mashed plantains and garlic combination excellently. Lastly, the Morir Soñando reminded me of an orange creamsicle. Not too sweet but more than just milk and oranges. For our first time trying Dominican food, we left impressed...

Alright, I'm a foodie. I'm usually looking for something with an international flair. Lately, I've been craving and looking for meat pies. Empanadas or meat pies are international, but the spice combinations are what makes it different. Nigerian, Jamaican, Mexican, Costa Rican, Dominican, etc. Meat pies are similar but different.

So before you dismiss Casa de Mambo, check it out. The Quipes are deliciously tasty and a great appetizer along with the Tostones. Then try the Mofongo de Pollo or their Empanadas. This Dominican restaurant has a lot to choose from, so take a group and share if this is your first time.

Casa de Mambo is on my list of...

We tried multiple things they were all good: Empanadas we tried the beef and the cheese. We liked the beef more than the cheese. Fried yucca and tostones were delicious We got the pork chop and the shrimp with garlic, both were good but the pork chop was better. We also got the two different rice options we liked the white rice with beans separate over the rice and beans mixed but liked both. We also tried the country club meringue and the orange milk drink. The orange milk drink was really good. We also got the batata for dessert, it was nice it was like a cold version of candied fresh sweet potatoes with coconut if...