We had a very good lunch at Madrono restaurant. It's a very nice looking space with table clothes…read moreand well-dressed servers who were eager to please and serve. We started with melon and dragonfruit drinks which were like aguas frescas. For starters we tried the Taquitos and Chancho con Yucca and they were excellent. The pork tenderloin chunks in the Chancho were done well and had a tasty coating of spices. We loved the chopped cabbage. We also liked the pulled beef in the Taquitos. The fried beans were creamy and delicious. In fact, everything on our plates was delicious! For mains, we had the Fajitas de Carne and Lengua en Salsa. Both were very good. I haven't had a tamale in a while so I decided to try the Indio Maiz; the sweet corn was good as was the sour cream and soft cheese. Yum. I really enjoyed Maranos. I may have been the only gringo in the place :).

When you walk inside the ambiance is elegant yet casual. We ordered the churrasco and fried cheese…read more(queso frito). The portions were good in comparison to Los Ranchos and the steak was extremely flavorful and soft. They also have a selection of sauces for the steak or your meal. The service was great. Our only complaint was that they served canned beverages. If you are somebody that drinks a lot of soda, the bill can quickly get expensive. We love Nicaraguan food and frequently dine at other places but this restaurant by far is the best. The wait can be long on the weekends with larger parties so just be aware of that.

Their carne adage was nicely grilled and flavorful. All other food was about on par with your…read moretypical fritanga. Service was good and quick. There are long lines but they move fast.

I've been coming to this place for as long as I can remember, I no longer live in the area so I…read moredon't go as often but every time I do, food just hits the spot. My go-to is the carne asada, always tasty with the authentic flavor of Nicaraguan carne asada, also got the chicken tacos last time and they were ok but nothing special. Service is hit or miss, most ladies are nice but sometimes they seem overwhelmed by the crowd of hungry patrons waiting in line to order.

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.

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.

Awesome little Nica shop for the 1st generation Nicas. By that I mean this place has a nice, modern…read morefeel to it. Great place to bring your american friends. They have awesome juices on "tap". Check them all out if you can. Their atolio is heavenly. And their tiny pineapple and chicken pastries are doughy, and addictive. 3 for a dollar? Yes. All the time. Do check out.

La Pulperia is an establishment right next to Madronos restaurant. Pulperias are like a chain of…read more Nicaraguan "bodegas" that sell all sorts of Nica favorites. Be sure to try jalea de guayaba (guava marmalade) and of course Milca brand soda! The place is really nicely kept and and has a nice sitting area. My Nica boyfriend quotes, "This has to be the nicest pulperia I've ever set foot in." He may be right! Be sure to stop inside for an insider's taste of Nicaraguan food and culture.

Well, I decided to come back because I guess they have new management. It seems a little bit…read morecleaner now and less but I was there wasn't even treated right the cashier was rude. Plus she put more tips on the card but they have improved. I didn't like much the meat it had no flavor

Espero que cuando atiendan pongan todo lo que les corresponde a la comida porque se les olvida…read moreponer las ensaladas y chicharitas porque un está pagando $$$$ y sirvan lo que la cuchara coge $$$$

The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, and the prices are very reasonable for the portion…read moresizes you get. It's a great place to grab a quick meal without feeling like you're sacrificing quality. Service is quick and efficient, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The whole place has a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere that makes it easy to stop in for lunch or a casual dinner. If you're looking for good food that's affordable and served quickly, this is it.

Had a great experience at The Spotted Gallo. The food was amazing and the service was great from…read morestart to finish. The staff was very attentive, friendly. Definitely a spot I would come back to and recommend to others.

Lunch menu until 6:00pm. Cant beat the BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO…read morewith 2 sides for $11.95. Comes with chimichurri and house sauce that are perfect for this entree. Service was pretty good, no drama. Portion was satisfactory even for a big eater like myself. Ambiance very relaxing with overhead music playing. We will continue to come here as often as possible. Highly recommend!

The food here is excellent, fairly priced, and well portioned. Unfortunately the service was all…read morearound awful. The hostess was very rude for reasons unknown. The waitress took forever to take our order and forgot items. Once we finally got our food, they didn't come to our table once even though our drinks were empty. In fairness, it was a busy Saturday morning, so maybe that was it. Unfortunately for this being my first experience the impression was not good. Aside from the poor service, the restaurant was nice, bathrooms were clean, and food was very good.

If you're craving authentic Nicaraguan comfort food, this place is the spot.The portions are more…read morethan generous, and delicious just like a home cooked meal. I ordered the carne asada with gallo pinto and my wife had the cerdo asado. Everything was perfectly seasoned and fresh. The meat was tendered and the rice and beans were flavorful.The service was quick and friendly and the prices more than fair. I highly recommend this place if you want authentic taste of Nicaragua.

My go to when visiting Miami and want some good fritanga. Looks like it was updated from the last…read moretime I visited. It wasn't as busy as usual the day I went which was nice for a change. Good portions are always great and taste great! I always get the cerdo asado with gallo pinto and tajadas (plantain chips) and of course have to add a side of fried cheese. It always hits the spot!

Best Nicaraguan food I've tasted from a restaurant located inside of a mall. The meat and rice were…read morevery well seasoned and moist. The lady attending me was so nice and patiently answered any questions I had. There was plenty of seating in a nice and clean food court. I wish I had a picture to share but as soon as I took one bite, everything was gone in 60 seconds.

So I was at the mall and was hungry and I actually wanted Asian food but saw this restaurant from…read morethe corner of my eye and never seen this place before so I decided to try it out. Everything there looked delicious and flavorful! So I decided to go with the classic, rice and beans (gallopinto), carne asada & plantains. The steak was so juicy and delicious, the plantain was so soft and flavorful & that rice was wonderful as well! I would recommend coming here if your in the mood for Nicaraguan food, good price and flavorful food!

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

Good food. Messy place. Need a bit more of reorganization. The girls look overwhelmed and…read moreexhausted. I guess the owner overwork them