When 2 Chainz's crunk anthem, "I'm Different," plays in the club, Nicaraguan quesillos sprint to…read morethe dance floor yelling, "That's my jam!" In the Caribbean, South America, and Spain, a quesillo is a dense flan-style dessert. But in Central America, it's a savory snack akin to a Venezuelan cachapa. With one exception, my entire lunch crew has a Nicaraguan connection, either through heritage or marriage. I'm the exception. So when I mentioned discovering an undiscovered Nica spot, I was met with four pairs of doubting eyes. Décor isn't high on Quesillos Guiliguiste's priority list. If you've ever stepped into an Italian deli, you've seen communal counters that serve workers in a hurry to grab and go. That long, chest-high piece of furniture is the centerpiece of the dining room, along with two small benches, handwritten menus, and a retro cash register complete with an oversized roll of thermal paper. My coworkers silently looked around while nodding and tallying points for authenticity. Undoubtedly, the quesillo is the star attraction. Most visitors order one ($6) or two, and the dedicated attendant operates her station accordingly. Corn tortillas are quickly warmed in the kitchen, then topped with braided mozzarella-like cheese, sharp sour cream, and pickled onions (optional). There are three main ways to enjoy a quesillo: the "bag job," where all the ingredients merge inside a ziplock; the fancy "fork-and-knife job" while hovering over a paper plate; or my favorite, the "hand.... situation", grabbing it like a soft taco. There are also prepared dishes like Chancho con Yuca ($13), a fricassé-style pork served with boiled cassava and shredded cabbage slathered in tomato-based gravy. You can tell the rich sauce has been reducing for hours, soaking up deep umami flavors. It's a hearty dish, but it's not my first choice with half a workday ahead. The Taquitos ($6 for two) were freshly fried and crispy, but the tiny sliver of meat inside didn't help me meet my protein goals. Tiste ($4) is a traditional Nicaraguan drink, but it could just as easily be sold at Peet's as a Cinnamon-Sugar-Glazed Popcorn Iced Hot Chocolate. The flavors of Christmas spices, roasted corn, and dark chocolate satisfy without overwhelming your sweet tooth. Jugo de Tamarindo ($4) was just as memorable, but for all the wrong reasons. It was thicc, overly sweet, noticeably salty, and missing the sour punch I'm used to. It was so different from the tamarind juice I've enjoyed elsewhere that I thought they gave me the wrong drink. I get that it's a family business, but had I been at Pinolandia or Fritanga Monimbó, I'd be swimming in gallo pinto and carne asada, floating on a raft of fried cheese, for the same price I paid here for what was essentially two vegetarian quesadillas. Still, this shop has the monopoly on made-to-order quesillos, and all the Pinoleros in my pack were giddy with Guiliguiste, many grabbing to-go orders for their friends and families.

Ate here while visiting Miami. My travel buddy a Native to Nicaragua brought us here to try the…read morequesillo ( a warm corn Gordita -tortilla like, wrapped around a piece of cheese and they add pickled onions and a salty cream sauce) a very unique flavor. They serve it inside a plastic bag, tied at the end. You have to flip it over, bite off the corner, spit out the plastic and just eat it from there. Must eat it like this to avoid spilling the cream sauce. They offer other traditional dishes which we also had and were delicious. But I only took a video of what I found to be unique. It's situated in a small strip mall, next to a Pizza Hut ; it's easy to miss, they need better signs. Overall a good place to try. I couldn't turn off the audio on the videos posted, but then again you'll hear my friend's excitement for I tried this dish.

Food always hits, great for when you're in a pinch and want a lot of food for a great price fast…read more Service is always great. Restaurant is small, not for sitting in, great for carry out.

Came this Fritanga because a friend recommended their Brisket and let me tell you it did not…read moredisappoint. Never seen a Fritanga that sells BBQ Brisket but this one is very tasty. Had it with gallopinto and I loved it. I definitely recommend you try the Brisket!

I've visited Kendall Grille three times -- August 14th, September 9th, and most recently September…read more19th -- and after trying several different dishes, I can honestly say that I've had an excellent experience every single time. What I've loved the most is the quality, flavor, and freshness of the food. You can truly tell when food is freshly prepared and made with care. I've tried both the grilled steak and pork, with different combinations. One of my favorites has been either beef or pork served with chicken fried rice and fried cheese. Absolutely delicious! I also wanted to try something a little lighter, so I ordered the grilled steak with cooked squash and fried yuca, and the yuca really impressed me. It doesn't have the taste or texture of the frozen yuca that many places serve. I was told that they prepare the yuca themselves before frying it, and you can definitely taste the difference. I've also tried several of their fresh drinks, including passion fruit, mango, and cacao with milk. They all have such a delicious flavor, and something I personally really appreciate is that the sweetness is just right -- not overly sweet and not bland. Perfectly balanced for my taste. The salad, hot sauce, and chimichurri are also delicious. Overall, one thing that has stood out to me during all three visits is how fresh and freshly made everything tastes. The seasoning is very well balanced, and both the salt in the food and the sweetness of the drinks are just right. But I definitely want to give a VERY special mention to Mr. Juan Manuel. His service deserves a 1000%! From the way he welcomes and treats customers to how attentive he is throughout the entire experience, he has been incredibly kind, respectful, dedicated, professional, and attentive to every detail. He is one of those people who doesn't simply take your order and serve your food -- he genuinely makes you feel welcome and well taken care of. Great food makes you want to come back, but when it's combined with such exceptional service, the entire experience becomes even more memorable. Thank you so much, Juan Manuel, for your wonderful service and for treating customers with such kindness and dedication. Lastly, I was told that they also have a rewards points system. Every time you make a purchase and enter your phone number, you accumulate points, and once you reach 100 points, you receive a gift. I think that's such a nice touch for their regular customers. After three visits and trying several different dishes, Kendall Grille has definitely earned my . Delicious Nicaraguan food, fresh ingredients, great flavors, and excellent customer service. I will definitely be coming back to try even more from the menu!

Yall. This place HITS. WOW. I'm so happy there's an amazing fritanga like this in my neighborhood…read more It's family owned and you get that vibe when you come in. All the food we had was phenomenal and I honestly felt like I was back in Nicaragua. The lengua en salsa was phenomenal and so was the nacatamal. The tajadas were fresh and the chilero was delicious. We even tried their arroz con pollo, taquitos and a nicaragüense enchilada. You know we couldn't leave without having their cacao, cebada & tres leches either. I'm stuffed, sleepy and oh so happy. Definitely going to be back soon. Quick note! Some items on the menu aren't made every day, we got lucky we came in today and they had the lengua. Call ahead if there is a dish you want. And if it's not there, still go! They have so many other options to choose from, you won't leave upset.

I have never been so disappointed and disgusted by a place in my life. I've been craving vigorón…read morefor a while, so I decided to order from here through Uber Eats... and instead of chicharrón, I got those disgusting pork rinds you'd find in a gas station bag. If you can't offer the real thing, don't put it on your menu. Seriously--don't be a jerk.

Had an appointment nearby, & this little Nicaraguan place caught my eye…read more First, I love the little groceries & pastelitos they have in the front. I didn't have time to order, so I got a pastelito de piña (amazing), an inca cola, & these triangle pastelitos. It was my first time having Nicaraguan food, & I loved it.

So I went to this location that is in the Kendall area which I heard it was pretty good. It's an…read morearea where warehouses are you will never think it was there but I found the place. There's plenty of parking the place is clean they're friendly a lot of various foods I ordered The gallo pinto carne asada and a fried cheese the gallo pinto felt to me like it was refried and the meat was OK but it was pretty hard. It wasn't that soft and the plantains were burned.

Craving Fritanga, we were close to this hidden gem (food, not service)…read more Outside looks like a warehouse but inside is roomy with lots of comfy tables. So many yummy Nicaraguan foods to choose from. I opted for the pork chunks because looked so delicious (and they were). The carne asada was also very good. Service was meh. Honestly, the lady ladleing our food was acting like we were holding up the line (there was no line), and the angry lady taking our money was angry we were there? Weird. The food, however was very good and I'm still glad I went. Not sure about returning anytime soon. People working in the service industry really need to chill.

Como han dicho otras personas, el servicio aquí es muy lento aunque el lugar es pequeño. Si piden…read morepupusas, tengan cuidado con la salsa, la que tienen en la mesa en bote grande es muy picante (y muy deliciosa!) La que sirven en el plato junto con las pupusas no es picante pero es poca cantidad. La comida es rica y en fin de semana por la noche hay musica muy fuerte y karaoke, baile.

This is the first time I've ordered anything here. I ordered 3 cheese and loroco pupusas. It turns…read moreout the popusas are just cheese; they didn't put the sauce that popusas usually have, just the cabbage salad, and it didn't have much flavor, to say the least!!!!!

As a non Spanish speaking person going to a restaurant here I was little scared. They were so nice…read moreand do speak English and help me with knowing what type of food they serve. They were only cash so I didn't have enough money for one of them item and they were so kind of enough to give it for free. I will go there again and the size was so generous.

I've been told that this is the best Fritanga spot so I had to visit. I think they definitely give…read morethe other Fritanga joints a run for their money. Their Gallo Pinto is outstanding. I've tried the Carne Asada and Grilled Ribs, which are both delicious. Their trays always display so much food that I don't know where to start. I aim to try a new item each time. Note: their portions are huge so you can get two meals from one order.

Nicoyas unite. Do…read moreyou know what a Nica tortilla is? It's really just mashed up corn mass poured over a skillet and flipped over a few times until it becomes this thick pita. However, this is paramount in many Nicaraguense diets. And on any given day, these are the best. They make them fresh all of the time. Suddenly the realization of how civilizations can make such simple things, from absolutely simple ingredients, so delicious... kicks in. No, this ain't a soufflé. But it is good. Que vive Nicaragua.

Good fritanga spot in sweetwater. The carne asada is juicy/tender & fresh. The portions are big and…read morethe price is right.