“But the real standout is Gutiérrez as cousin Iris, colorful in dress and language, who’s trying to find a job in her homeland to no avail, and who knows very well that life in Puerto Rico isn’t all sunshine and roses. Gutiérrez’s Iris is funny and smart, maintaining a steady presence as her character grows and changes over the course of the show."

- Chicago Tribune Review of La Gringa, 2017