We had a very good lunch at Madrono restaurant. It's a very nice looking space with table clothes and 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 :). read more

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Nicaraguan resto in sweet water.. just a couple of blocks from FIU south. Met with a friend for lunch. Food was amazing and delicious. Fresh, high quality, amd prepared with care. My friend got the carne asada with sweet plantain and rice. I asked for an ice coffee and though theu typically dont do it.. the server said they can do an ice americano for me... the coffee was phenomenal!!!! Definitely recommend. read more

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Went to kick off my birthday celebration and it was such an experience! The staff is a 10/10 in attentiveness and making great recommendations. The food was delicious especially the fried cheese, plantain chips and cabbage. The fish was as described; thin. It was flavorful and good. The rice was leftover and burnt in certain bites, so that is where they lost the point. They made my birthday really special with the steamers and singing. It was worth checking it out and I would certainly go again. The prices for lunch were incredible! Definitely check them out and support local. Enjoy! read more

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When you walk inside the ambiance is elegant yet casual. We ordered the churrasco and fried cheese (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. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Churrasco, gallo pinto & maduros - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Amazing meal here with incredible prices. I felt like I was family as soon as I walked in. They took care of me and gave me amazing food. Loved my experience here and will definitely be back next time I'm in Miami. read more

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A hidden gem!!! Despite the tough decision of what place to pick between Madrono and Spotted Gallo, this one won! The service was excellent, the place impeccable for such a busy small place. For a Tuesday night it was super busy and full of life, celebrations, intimate dinners and big family dining. Now the food, this was next level everything I love about Nicaraguan food without it being greasy or oily. We tried the taquitos, fried cheese, gallo pinto, churrasco and the delicious desserts. 100% must go. read more

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Best Nicaraguan restaurant in my opinion. Place is always packed. Expect to wait a bit. Very family oriented and staff were very welcoming and attentive. This Churasco Steak was extremely juicy and tender. The whole experience is everything that i expected and more. Highly recommend. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Fantastic all around! Service was A++ Food 10 out of 10! If you want authentic Nica food but wish for a more elevated experience different from a Fritanga head over to Madroño. They been here well over 20 years and the love for Nicaragua shows! Love showing love for my roots and let's face it the food is BOMB! Parking is easy, a well worth the trip from Miami Gardens to SW Miami. It's spacious, and clean inside. A must! read more

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Went for our anniversary when we realized Los Ranchos had closed. Our friends recommended it and we were not disappointed. The quesillo, churrasco, gallo pinto and tres leche were delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Description This is a Nicaraguan restaurant that we went to which was actually recommended to me by Nicaraguans when I was trying to find a good fritanga place. What I ordered We ordered a kids meal for my son and we decided to order the appetizer platter which comes with a little bit of everything. The food was very good and my husband liked it as well the platter comes with different meats, fried cheese, refried beans, gallo pinto amongst other things. I would go back and order this again. Value The price of the platter was 50$ but we still had left overs for the next day. I think it's a good price if two were able to eat from it and still have left overs. Ambiance/Crowd The restaurant has nice table cloths for all the tables and a nice set up. It looks classy over all but when we we went they were doing constructions or renovation so they did have part of the restaurant blocked off Service The service was good over all no complaints. Parking I went during the week and parking wasn't too bad but it is in a shared parking lot of a shopping center with other stores nearby but parking is free. 5 year olds thought corner He really liked the place and it might be biased due to the little toy he was given which he even named but he also liked his food which was similar to chicken bites with rice and fries and also like the cacao. read more

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Upscale clean environment and delicious Nicaraguan cuisine. Portion sizes are big, prices are good and everything was absolutely delicious. The service was also fantastic. We will be back! read more

I like this Nicaraguan place!! The food is excellent and the service cumple mis expectativas. The menu is varied and the price not expensive. El servicio al cliente excelente, recomiendo altamente este lugar. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Lengua en salsa, arroz blanco, maduros fritos y refresco de cacao - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Amazing experience. I ordered the Indio Viejo, a dish I grew up eating that my grandmother used to make, and this is the first time I've had it outside of Nicaragua. It was absolutely delicious and brought back so many memories. Service was great and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be back. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Indio Viejo - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is for the pick up order that I got. I wanted to eat dine in, but the place does not take reservations and was PACKED with a long line of groups of diners waiting their turn to this nom nom nom provided. DELISH. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. And yes, AUTHENTIC! I have lived in Nicaragua several times for at least 4 months each over the last decade. The food is just like anything that you would get at a street vendor, restaurant or any homestyle meal. I had a bunch of relatives in town helping me to move into my new apartment and wanted to treat them to an authentic cena nica. They are from the Midwest and would never have the opportunity to have Nicaraguan food outside of Miami. I ordered the BANDEJA DE ANTOJITOS "EL MADROÑO," (Traditional Nicaraguan cuisine sampler) extra crema, extra chimichurri and the nacatamal. The platter of antijitos is GINORMOUS and heaping with food. It comes on a hardy plastic circular tray, maybe 15" in diameter, with a plastic lid that snaps onto the platter and then wrapped in a heavy duty plastic bag. Each of the items that are marinated are wrapped in tin foil to not make the rest of the items soggy. VERY thoughtfully packed. The crema, salsas, chimichurri, and other sauces came in a separate plastic bag. Now for the details: The platter had: Gallo Pinto Refried beans Beans with...spices and other goodies (did not know this item!) Grilled/fried pork chunks Marinated & grilled chicken breast Marinated and grilled carne asada Fried cheese Boiled yucca Maduros (sweet plaintains) Tostones (plantain chips) Taquitos with beef (little fried tacos stuffed with beef) Chips Chicharrones (crackling) Reposado (Nicaraguan/Latin American style cole slaw) EVERYTHING was delish! All of the meat was SO. TENDER. Marinated, grilled to perfection with a BURST of umami flavor that was also perfectly balanced. Everyone fought over the taquitos, fried cheese and maduros. There were 6 of us and we were stuffed, unable to finish it all. Since they were flying out the following day, I got to take the leftovers all for myself (SCORE!! WIN FOR ME!) A nacatamal is like what one would think of when ordering a tamale at a Mexican restaurant- but do not be fooled! This nacatamal is the size of a Chipotle burrito. It is HUGE. Wrapped in a banana leaf as traditionally served in Nicaragua, the cornmeal is flavored with a unique combo of spices and herbs that I have yet to figure out or replicate. It is stuffed with tender pork chunks, more spices, I think tomato (?) and other goodies. The combo is unique and unlike any Mexican tamale. All in all, I could tell that these Midwesterners were very skeptical about this "exotic" food when I unwrapped the goodies, but by the end, I had heard "delicious," "amazing" and "outstanding" more times than I can count. DEFINITELY stop by here! They also have lunch specials and are on Doordash, Ubereats, etc. If you are dining in, there is ample parking in the lot and there is outdoor seating as well. read more

The food portions were large and the food tasted amazing. The staff was quick and polite. The dinning room was clean and organized. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Lomito De Cerdo Asado Or Plancha - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing food and service! Best Nicaraguan restaurant in town. Generous portions and great menu. Ceviche was fantastic. All the food was fresh and flavorful. read more

Good food. BUT HORRIBLE choice of them not letting us get a table only because we're waiting for 2 more people in our party. They rather us sit outside and wait Instead of letting us sit down and start consuming. Let's do better with that.. it's redundant read more

The food here is always excellent, however they don't take reservations so there is always the risk of a very long wait (we were initially told 30-40 minutes) or simply being to capacity as it is always very full and it's easy to understand why: food is great all around with big portions (salad and two sides are included with each entree) and the price point is lower than in most restaurants in Miami. Appetizer: fried cheese with tajadas (fried plantain chips in strips) and ensalada de repollo (cole slaw salad--more like a fresher-tasting sauerkraut). Churrasco is always a classic choice. Although Churrasco in Nicaragua is typically a better cut of meat, in Miami--including El Madroño--it is made from skirt steak--the Argentine way. Not the same higher quality as in Nicaragua but it satisfies and here it is seasoned in way that doesn't even need Nicaraguan Chimichurri (a bit different than the Argentine version). Pollo Norteño (grilled chicken with achiote seasoning): the server suggested "a la placha" versus "a la parrilla" because it would be juicier. It was true though "a la parrila would have had those wonderful grilled flavors. Over all it was very good. Side rice was very good, same with the Cole slaw, and maduro plantains were perfect. Dessert: Pablo Segundo: a combination of Pio Quinto (named after a saint Pope) and tres leches (tres leches cake topped with Pio Quinto's custard)--a better version of the Tres Leches although like most tres leches it was too sweet and difficult to eat. However it's a large portion and perfect for sharing with others. The only problem was that they topped with a cute decorative dove but we weren't sure if it was edible--and technically restaurants shouldn't put anything in food that isn't edible as it can confuse the consumer. Cacao: Nicaraguan chocolate milk made from chocolate's purest form (cacao) and laced with cinnamon and vanilla. Excellent version here and worth stopping at the side pastry section to order it to go. Pastries: a good assortment among the best are pastelitos de pollo (mini chicken pies), pastelitos de piña (mini pineapple pies available in fried and baked versions), pico suave (bread triangle "beaks" filled with sweetened cheese). All in all good experience, great service, white table cloth tables and restrained minimalist decor. They would de well to expand their restaurant size to accommodate more patrons. read more

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Always outstanding food, service and family atmosphere. If you are in the mood for great food with fresh ingredients, this is the place. Highly recommend! read more

Madrono Restaurant - Pio Quito dessert! - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I would like to start off by saying that I am from Nicaragua and I have been coming to this restaurant for years. The service is always great, the place is clean and the food is always good. Yesterday, my family and I visited Madroño restaurant as a party of 7 for my son's birthday, who loves the food and their birthday celebration. Everything was fine until the waiter brought our check. My husband quickly noticed a charge for the dessert of $11.75 which is fine because we are consuming it, but then also an additional charge of $5.25 for "celebration." What is this charge? For them coming and throwing stringers and the candle? They don't even sing, the music plays in the background. Since when do restaurants charge for bringing you your charged dessert with a sparkler candle and putting a birthday song on? I find this to be in very poor taste especially that it is not disclosed when you say it's a birthday. Furthermore, as we are looking at the bill we see a "transaction processing fee." At first I thought it may have been the famous 3%-4% service fee if you use a credit card, but we also noticed that after the fee it included taxes and gratuity. So what exactly is this "transaction processing fee?" is this a fee for me eating at your restaurant? Like I said, I've been coming here for years and I know that the manager is the only one behind the register are we paying his salary? Is that what the fee is? As you look down on the bill it separates the cost if you pay cash or credit card but the transaction fee and taxes are still included. I would like the owners of this restaurant to know that they have lost myself and family as customers. Your greedy tactics and dishonest charges has caused this to go from a wonderful mom and pop restaurant to a simple business where new and loyal customers are blinded by charges. While I understand the cost of living has increased and the cost of groceries and food items, I do not understand the abuse of your "transactions". These fees are wrong and probably illegal. For any other customers, please check your bills very carefully. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Celebration fee and transaction fee? Scams - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This restaurant is part of the Sweetwater community as it offers great food, good atmosphere and very good service. It is my go to for Nicaraguan food, and although it doesn't offer the ambiance you find at El Novillo for example, the food is definitely tastier. read more

Delicious Nicaraguan food with friendly, efficient service. The queso frito with maduro was a highlight, and both the carne asada and breaded chicken cutlet were flavorful and generously portioned. Tres leches for dessert was rich and creamy. Worth the wait on a busy night and highly recommend. read more

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Returning to Madrono was an absolute treat. After more than ten years; yep it's been awhile returning to Sweetwater; I was so happy to see how much this beloved spot has evolved -- beautifully redesigned with all-white walls and distressed wood furniture that creates a clean, cozy, and inviting vibe. The service was top-notch -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring -- making my son's birthday feel extra special with a surprise treat. We decided to skip on appetizers since are friends - regular patrons- told us the main courses come in hearty portions -- and they were spot on. My personal favorite was the shrimp with jalapeño sauce, paired perfectly with black rice and sweet plantains that I paired with their popular Sangria. Don't be discouraged as it's not a spicy dish it's simply for that delicious creamy flavor. The whole family loved everything from their choices, and happily took home leftovers -- already chatting about making this a regular visit again. Madrono's the perfect spot for upscaled authentic Nicaraguan flavors. read more

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We were surprised to find this upscale restaurant in a local strip mall. The decor is very bright and modern. We really enjoyed the churrasco, it's very juicy and tender. The queso frito (fried cheese) is also really tasty. The waiter is very friendly and attentive. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

They won't put two tables together for a larger parties. They just won't do it. That's very disappointing. read more

I've reviewed this restaurant before, but it was quite a while ago. I have continued to go there and did once again yesterday. Still, it never disappoints. Everything from the staff to the food is excellent. Throughout the years, I've had many dishes and lately my favorite is punta de filete with jalapeño sauce. If you're considering Nicaraguan food, I highly recommend Madroño's Restaurant. read more

This Peruvian restaurant was clean and modern inside. Don't let the outside look of the plaza deceive you from trying it out. We sat at the bar because the wait was over an hour. I've heard you can call for reservations in advance but have not tried. Started with red sangria by the glass ($7) and it was delicious. The service was fast and attentive at the bar. This place runs like a well oiled machine. Salad was basic with lettuce, tomato, onion and plantain croutons. It was fresh, not bad. Churrasco comes with either white rice, gallo pinto (mix of rice/beans) AND platanos maduros (fried plantains), fries, or plantain chips. Churrasco was good but I'm looking forward to coming back and trying other things. Also, Bathrooms were bright and very clean, always a good sign in a clean restaurant. read more

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My family and I have come here several times because the food is great and we've always looked forward to visiting. Unfortunately, this is now the third time we've come as a group of 11 to celebrate a birthday and were not able to be seated. Each time, we were either turned away or told the wait would be 2-3 hours, even though there were multiple large tables available. On one visit, we even saw a table reserved for a party of 22, despite being told reservations aren't accepted. We have not been treated kindly during these visits--the staff have been rude, dismissive, and unhelpful, which made the experience even worse. After three failed attempts to celebrate special occasions here, we will not be coming back. It's disappointing because the food is good, but the service has made it not worth it. read more

Authentic. Delicious. Economical. This Nicaraguan gem has perfected the dishes of their country and brought it to you here in Miami. You will not leave here hungry or disappointed. The staff is extremely impressive. I sat at the bar and got to enjoy the view of the hardworking staff keeping their work area clean and efficient. The entire restaurant has a beautiful white, clean aesthetic. Our server, Carlos, was fast, respectful, and hospitable. The carne asada dinner is one of the most flavorful steaks I have ever had. Make sure to get a side of the queso frito to pair with your meal. Also they go all out with birthday celebrations with streamers and a sparkler candle. From our view there were only women cooks, not a common site! This place is always packed for a reason, a must try for sure. read more

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I want to start off by saying the food here is DELICIOUS. Yes you can get typical Nica food at any fritanga but this was so so good and prices were great. The service was amazing and food came out pretty quick! For kids they give them a cute little toy and crayons so they can draw on the table as well! There were a couple birthday celebrations going on around us and I loved that they made it a big deal! read more

Madrono Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I enjoyed this Nicaraguan restaurant very much. The cleanliness is refreshing, it is a more up scale Nicaraguan spot. The service was great. Order the cacao, it's like a chocolate milk but better! My husband didn't enjoy as much because they brought out his churrasco well done instead of medium. Our server was kind enough to replace the entire dish with it being cooked at his desired temperature. The gallo pinto was a bit dry. I on the other hand loved my meal. I started off with a quesillo, which is a typical Nica appetizer, it's string cheese wrapped with tortilla. It also has onions and Central American cream in it, it is one of my favorite dishes to eat honestly. The carne asada was cooked well done as I requested it. It came with white rice and yuca frita. There was a cilantro dipping sauce which was really good. Before ordering the Vigoron we asked the server if it was the pork rinds that come in the bag or real cooked pork rinds. Although, she stated that it wasn't the ones that come in the bag. We were disappointed when we got the dish, we actually didn't eat it because the salad also didn't have any flavor to it. Luckily, they were kind enough to comp it off our bill. Overall, I did enjoy my experience here and the service was great. Everyone was very attentive. I would definitely come back, maybe order the churrasco next time. read more

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La comida rica la carne asada rica y vamos a venir más aquí y les doy unos review y que les vaya bien

Great food a staple in our community, it represents our culture and our foods. Will visit every chance we get.

So good! This place was amazing! The service was great, the bathrooms and tables were clean and the food was delicious! I can see why it's full even on a weekday. One of the best places I've been to in a while. read more

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I was lucky enough that one of my good friends is a regular here and she suggested lunch. What a find! She told me to get there at ten to 12, before they open as they always have a line! and boy did they! As soon as the doors the place was totally full. After an hour and some patrons left there was a steady flow of patrons, with never a spare table. It does not surprise me, as the place is super clean, a really nice environment, pleasant calming decor, nice music, top service, top food and reasonably priced. What is there not to love. Trust me, try it out, but go early. They do not take booking. I will be back!! read more

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This place is spectacular Wonderful food and the service is excellent The beef and pinto gallo are amazing read more

This is one of my favorite places to visit in Miami when I'm craving home-style food from my country, Nicaragua. The service here is amazing, and the food is phenomenal. As an appetizer, I had the chanco con yuca, and it was delicious. The yuca was soft and flavorful. My usual dish is churrasco, but this time I tried La Lengua en Salsa, which was okay. I also tried Filete de Pescado Montelimar, and it was finger-licking good. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of my favorite dish of the night. The gallo pinto, maduros, and salad were also delicious. They use plátanos instead of croutons, and I thought that was a creative touch. Their jugo de maracuyá was also flavorful. For dessert, we had pillloquinto, which was also good. I will definitely continue coming here whenever I'm craving Nicaraguan food. read more

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We came here for a family dinner, and it was my first time visiting this restaurant. We love Nicaraguan food and decided to try a different place -- we're so glad we did! Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. The experience was great, and the atmosphere made it perfect for a family meal. This is definitely a place we'll be coming back to soon. read more

The food came out very quickly, but it was a bit cold. However, the service was amazing friendly, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable overall read more

Madrono Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Madrono Restaurant is one of my top five restaurants. The food is reliably delicious, and even though they just raised prices, the food is affordable. Service is always top notch. The place is always spotless, and beautifully decorated. The only drawback in my opinion is that they add the tip on the bill, which I think should be a client's choice based on service. Expect a small wait on weekdays a long one on the weekends. No reservations accepted, but it's worth the wait. read more

Madrono Restaurant - Carne asada - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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