SOFRITA

Fountain Hills, AZ · Latin American restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Fountain Hills
#17
of 52 restaurants
City Percentile
41%
rating percentile
Address
SOFRITA, 16848 E Ave of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone
(480) 816-5316
Website
www.sofrita.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

SOFRITA is a restaurant located in Fountain Hills, AZ. It is one of 52 restaurants listed in Fountain Hills. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Fountain Hills city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #17 of 52 restaurants in Fountain Hills. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About SOFRITA

A taste of Latin America in the heart of Fountain Hills! SOFRITA offers an upscale, yet welcoming dining experience. Woman owner, Carolyn Redendo, has brought the Latin atmosphere of her motherland Puerto Rico, with gourmet interpretations of her... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Jarred Flores · Nov 2025

We stopped into SOFRITA during the Fountain Hills Art Festival for margaritas and some chips and guac. It had just started raining, so we welcomed the chance to get out of the weather and into what felt like a warm, inviting space. The restaurant itself is well-designed and comfortable, and it’s in a good location for foot traffic during the festival. Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn’t really hold up. The margaritas were overly sweet - even the skinny versions, which two people in our group ordered. You expect a little sugar in the mix, but these were syrupy in a way that threw off the balance. The spicy margaritas were even more confusing. Instead of infused heat or rimmed spice, they seemed to be mixed with a spicy salsa base. The result? A glass full of floating bits that didn’t

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sandra Tieman · Dec 2025

My sandwich came on wonderfully crusty ww bread and the strawberry dessert was divine! They could use some help on coming up with a great coffee bar & this would be the sought after lunch spot— GREAT outdoor seating!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Spangrud · Mar 2026

Great little restaurant in Fountain Hills. Salmon tacos were great, as were the chicken tacos (not very spicy). Gluten free options are plentiful. Sit outside for a nice evening meal. Will definitely go back to try some more dishes.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tyler Thompson · Mar 2025

What a wonderful little spot in Fountain Hills. The Bruschetta Board was amazing! The Shrimp Tacos were really tasty as well. We also tried the guacamole and that was to die for. Will definitely be back! Lovely patio with a view of the Fountain. ⛲️

★★★★★ 5.0 Amanda M · Dec 2023

Great little spot for lunch centrally located in fountain hills. Chips and guacamole are amazing, the salsa had a wonderful flavor that wasn’t overpowering. I had a red sangria that was delicious and only got better as the ice melted. Cobb salad was okay, creole salmon tacos were also okay. The service was great, atmosphere, lighting and noise level were all excellent. Bathrooms were clean, I would come here again, have a snack and a drink any day!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Latin American restaurantPuerto Rican restaurantTaco restaurantVegan restaurant

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