About 15

Exterior of 15.quince in Jerome Arizona

Owner Vlad Costa with Larry Mosman in front of 15.quince Grill & Cantina in Jerome Arizona

In 2006, Vlad Costa, with an extensive intercultural background and exceptional experience in culinary arts, found a home in an infamous western town perched atop Cleopatra Hill – far from the Bolivian Andes and the frenetic restaurant culture of New York City. When the opportunity arose to buy the former Red Rooster restaurant, Vladimir Costa was ready and more than up to the challenge.

Look for him seven days a week doing what he loves best . . . behind the 15.quince grill and cantina’s smiling calavera on Main Street, in Jerome, Arizona.

General Info

Road To Jerome - artwork by Dave Wilder

This amazing original Jerome rendition has been commissioned by 15.quince grill & cantina, beautifully executed by Dave Wilder, and is now available for purchase as a poster signed by the artist. Signe...




New Mexican Cuisine

What is New Mexican Cuisine? New Mexican Cuisine comes from a unique blend of influences. New World corn, beans, and chiles combined with Old World garlic and onions; Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cooking approaches simmering together fo...


quince is One of 100 Cool Places in Arizona

15.quince Grill & Cantina in Jerome, AZ, made it into the LA Times celebration of Arizona turning 100, featured, if even for a moment, in the video above! Check out the whole LA Times article "100 Cool Places in Arizona" published February 12, 2012 - h...








Steer Skulls

As a classic addition to any southwestern decor, these steer skulls have been hand-painted by local Jerome area artists.


Artist Gallery

15.quince grill & cantina believes in sharing their wall space in order to feature the wide and varied art that is available by local artists. The artists displaying their work in 15.quince grill & cantina are featured on our Artist Gallery ...


Quince, Jerome: The Breakfast Spirits Rise Up!!

We had breakfast in Jerome, Arizona, at Quince (keen-say, Spanish for 15). While not immediately bicycle-related, we did see three devotees grinding up and over the mountain, which presents a combination of elevation gain, narrow roads with tight switc...


Rantings of the Mad Chef on the Hill - Vlad Costa

Food Is... I cannot give you the exact moment in my life when I made the decision of choosing the culinary/gastronomy industry as my profession. Some people are bred to their societal positions, I was not. I chose to do the opposite of what my pa...


1st picks for a last AZ meal

If I had a last meal in Arizona - and it wasn't in Florence on death row - I'd have a culinary heaven to choose from. .... I regret I no longer can go to the House of Joy in Jerome, which used to be the best-kept secret in Arizona, but these days whe...


Arizona Verde Valley Trail wine tasting tour

My maiden wine-tasting trek up the Verde Valley Wine Trail is a reported success. Guided by the latest edition of Vines & Wines, we were blessed by endearing people, amazing food, decent weather, and of course, good wines. .... Thanks to Isaiah's...


A Labor of Love

Enjoy the fresh flavor of 15.quince grill & cantina in Jerome, Arizona this winter.


Quince specialty is authentic New Mexican cuisine

Within the kitchens of fine restaurants there is a structured hierarchy of chefs. In a simplified version it begins with line cooks, moves up to chefs of different specialties, then up to the sous chef and on up to the executive chef. At the top - and ...


Hollywood Jim Eats 15.quince in Jerome!

Out and About in Jerome In Spanish, quince is pronounced keen-say and stands for the number fifteen (15). The number fifteen also signifies humility in the I-Ching and the only thing humble about 15.quince Grill and Cantina Restaurant in Jerome Arizo...


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