Although I've visited Nicaragua, I didn't get to try the food there. A great opportunity, then, to…read moretry the cuisine closer to home at Sabor Nicaraguense! A cozy spot that caters to the locals, and I'm pretty sure I was the only non-Spanish speaker that day lol. All the same, the ladies running the restaurant were all super kind, if a bit surprised to see me eating at their establishment. Ordered gallo pinto (small) and nacatamal, both served in generous portions (enough for leftovers). Both were really tasty, hearty and flavorful. No frills, but I enjoyed them. Not expensive at all, totaling just under $15 that gave me two meals! Definitely try Nicaraguan food in your lifetime!

Being Nica and spending Mother's Day with my parents here made this experience important to us…read more The food was great overall, and the vigorón was very mediocre. However, my biggest disappointment was the chicharrón ( nothing but inflated air ) It tasted store-bought instead of fresh and authentic, which was surprising for a restaurant representing Nicaraguan cuisine. That was honestly the only major issue with our visit. Everything else was good, but authentic, freshly made chicharrón would make a huge difference and better match the quality of the rest of the food. I hope this is something the restaurant can improve on because the potential is definitely there.

We recently went there to celebrate a white coat ceremony for my niece. Even though they have a lot…read moreof staff, and the owner and management team were on site, the service was very poor and sluggish. They take for ever to even bring you a straw. They alo lost their liquor license and no longer can serve alcohol. The food is still decent. I had the churrasco, but the meat wasn't fresh and tasted weird. The restaurant Itself has definitely decreased in quality.

Came to try out Portobanco tonight for the first time and everything was amazing!…read more Indoor seating was comfortably bright with an open floorplan, while the outdoor patio seemed cozy as well. Large TVs along the bar made it easy to watch sports in the background, and familiar pop and bachata were playing over the restaurant speakers The tostones paired perfectly with the cabbage and salsa, and the churrasco was deliciously seasoned. My favorite part of the meal was dessert though -- definitely make sure to order pio quinto if you dine in :) Looking forward to coming back for the welcoming and attentive service, and to try out more items on the menu~

Is a typical Central America restaurant when it comes to the decor, with La Gigantona on display,…read morewhich was a nice touch. They also have a live music on Sundays. There's parking availing the in the back which is convenient. The waitresses were friendly, and the service was quick when we first arrived. However, once our food was brought out, they didn't really come back to check on us, so it was a little difficult to get their attention afterward. I had the nacatal and it was pretty tasty. Overall it was a nice place to try some Nica food.

Been coming here for 20 years the food is the best and amazing customer service. Authentic…read moreNicaraguan food also great music and ambience to dance and have a great time

Very small and delicious family-owned, hole in the wall restaurant!…read more Parking can be difficult since they don't have their own parking lot but there is street parking if you're lucky! Inside was quite small and doesn't have too much seating. Don't come here if you're in a hurry because food takes awhile. My group of 5 waited ~20 min for our food after ordering. The restaurant can be easily missed since it is a little hidden and it seems like they keep the doors locked because of all the chaos happening lately. Menu had a good variety of meat and seafood dishes. Pricing was reasonable and most of the dishes were ~$20+. Portions are HUGE so make sure to come with a big appetite! Service was very friendly and welcoming Got #9 (Fritanga) - $20.50 and it came with gallo pinto (rice and beans), arroz blanco (white rice), carne asada (grilled meat), tajada frita (fried sliced green plantain), platano frito (fried ripe plantain), maduros (sweet plantain), yuca, queso frito (fried cheese), tortilla and cabbage salad. The Gallo pinto was a little dry and could use a little more seasoning but it was still pretty good. The carne asada was quite flavorful and would have been better if it was more tender. The fried plantains were amazing and super sweet! The fried cheese was interesting and so delicious! The cabbage salad reminded me of a coleslaw so it was nothing special. Overall, I really enjoyed how much food was given and most of the items were very good! This was 8/10 The Maracuya (Passionfruit) drink ($7.50) was way too sweet that I had to add water so that it would be less sweet. I didn't enjoy this and it didn't taste fresh so this was 5/10 Would definitely recommend and return

Restaurant is not a fancy place, but their food is decent. The wait time for the food to be…read moreserved is over thirty minutes. Their prices are expensive and this place needs renovating. The food is mediocre. This is one of the closest Nicaraguan places near my family's neighborhood. I'm not impressed. The cacao is real good so is the Fritanga. Today, I tried carne desmenuzada (shredded beef) no flavor whatsoever. I'm not coming back. I paid $81.00 and left the rest of the food. There's only three car spaces to park. The waiter is a teenager. He's very shy. Cute kid, but professionals would be better to serve. Their cook needs to improve or this place is not going to survive with their $$$ prices. I would gladly paid but not for their food or the cuisine they prepped.

I have a wonderful experience. Our waiter was attentive and kind. The food was delicious. I would…read morehighly recommend it.

This review is based on my second visit. My first experience was great, which is what made me want…read moreto make the drive from the San Fernando Valley to return. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing. I ordered nacatamales to go and was given one that was not fully cooked. My mom ate some of it and didn't realize it until after she had eaten some of the masa and noticed that the rice and pork inside were still undercooked. She later became ill. Undercooked pork can pose a serious health risk, so this was especially concerning. To make matters worse, my mom used the restroom and noticed toilet paper in the trash that had fecal matter on it. It was extremely unhygienic and honestly disgusting. The only positive thing I can say about this visit was that the customer service was good. Unfortunately, the food safety and cleanliness issues overshadowed that, and I would not feel comfortable returning.

I was hesitant to try this place because it had a B rating, which usually dissuades me from eating…read moresomewhere. But I had made a bit of a drive to get some Nicaraguan food so I had to do it. And I'm glad I did. The food was great and the prices were decent. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the horchata. But that's not a normal Nicaraguan drink so I'll give them a pass haha. I would've given a 5 star rating If it wasn't for the B grade. Try the 3 meat plate. My husband and I shared and we still had leftovers. My favorite part was the bunuelos!!! Delicious.

What a hidden gem. My parents are from Nicaragua, and I grew up eating truly authentic Nicaraguan…read morefood. This was our first visit to El Gallo Pinto, and it definitely won't be our last. The service was wonderful, and the food was so delicious and authentically prepared that I was genuinely in awe. It felt like home.

I come here to get my Nicaraguan pastry -picos. They are made daily and always are taste so goodread more

I bought a bread and when I broke it in half it seemed like the bread had spiderwebs in between the…read morebread?! I did not want to eat it! I was so disgusted and lost my appetite!! Compré un pan y al partirlo por la mitad ¡parecía que tenía telarañas entre las rebanadas! ¡No quería comerlo! ¡Me dio asco y perdí el apetito!

My parents went on Saturday to purchase Nacatamales and other things from this store and these are…read morethe tamales they sell just masa! My dad purchased 3 and the women charged him for 4 and he tried to go return or ask for his money back and the elderly woman rudely threw the tamales back him and said there was no refund and that she would call the police on them. Don't go here to get this customer service.

Great food. Cooked on the spot or to take home and cook…read more Ask for seasoned Nicaraguan meat

Had to get my cravings satisfied yesterday (Monday June 2, 2025)!!!…read more I have been wanting this for a while but their lines are so long on Friday through Sunday because their food is so darn good. Their portions are huge!!!! Just paid $25 (unless it was $30) for this plate and it is a LOT of food to eat. @la.fritanganica (on Instagram) really is great and NOT selfish with the portions. Everything is clean and it is DELICIOUS. If I'm not eating here and am in Los Angeles, the only other place I'll go is PortoBancos. Anything else local to the South Bay is a NOOOOO! The restaurants around South Gate for Nicarguan food is trash. Go to La Fritanga. You won't be sorry. They are located in Compton off of Alameda, Alondra and Rosecrans on the street in front of Northgate market. This is the Puerco Asado plate. Nicaraguan food ¡¡¡Tenía que satisfacer mis antojos!!! He estado queriendo esto por un tiempo, pero sus colas son tan largas de viernes a domingo porque su comida es muy buena. ¡Sus porciones son enormes! Acabo de pagar 25 $ (a menos que fueran 30 $) por este plato y es MUCHO comida. @la.fritanganica realmente es genial y NO es egoísta con las porciones. Todo está limpio y es DELICIOSO. Si no estoy comiendo aquí y estoy en Los Ángeles, el único otro lugar al que iré es PortoBancos. ¡Cualquier otra cosa local a South Bay es un NOOOOO! Los restaurantes alrededor de SouthGate para la comida de Nicarguan son basura. Ve a La Fritanga. No te arrepentirás. Están ubicados en Compton, cerca de Alameda, Alondra y Rosecrans, en la calle frente al mercado de Northgate. Este es el plato de Puerco Asado. We come here often. We've been here more than 10 times in the last 3 months

Es un cochinero tienen un mugrero ni si quiera limpian nada…read more Donde tienen las tajadas parece caja de la construcción. Una experiencia demasiada mala. Desde que empiezas a caminar hasta que terminas no hay nada limpio: deberían de representar bien el país Nicaragua no es así.

Nice place. Clean. I was expecting to come to Country Kitchen. I took the risk to do something…read moredifferent and I wasn't disappointed. I got the Nicaraguan breakfast with plantains, but I did notice that they serve breakfast burritos for anyone that wants something more traditional in the morning. You should stop in. It's pretty good the service is great and I think the food is authentic.

The food was delicious! I love getting the Salpicon because it's very lemony and it has the perfect…read moreflavor! The service was great! It's a really cute small place but I recommend you go and try Nicaraguan food.