When 2 Chainz's crunk anthem, "I'm Different," plays in the club, Nicaraguan quesillos sprint to the 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. read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - Chancho con Yuca - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Ate here while visiting Miami. My travel buddy a Native to Nicaragua brought us here to try the quesillo ( 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. read more

If you wanna try the best Quesillo of your life, this is the perfect spot. A true Nicaragüense hole in the wall. I will never go anywhere else for a Quesillo. I literally drive from Homestead to Flagler just to get this tortilla, string cheese and Central American cream in a bag. It may seem like just 3 simple ingredients but wow they're just amazing. I usually slurp the rest of the Central American cream from the baggie it comes in once I'm done with my Quesillo. (Please refer to the pic attached) You can also add onions or hot sauce to it. I brought two of my close friends to show them what the hype was about. We're all Nicaraguan and love some food that really embrace out culture. The service is always quick and the owner is nice. There's lots of parking, it's a spot where you really just grab your food and go. There's no tables to sit and eat. You either sit on the benches or lean up against the counter. It's very worth it regardless. PS: they are closed on Monday's read more

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Awful.. Service was cold and sad. Ambiance there was none. It's not inviting and appears run down. We tried their ever so "popular" quesillos and it was a disappointment. Mom shares how these are a Nicaraguan staple and reminded her of her youth, and so she found them being featured in Instagram so we made the trip to South Miami for us all to try. Let's just say we did and we will never come back. Unfortunately it's a no for us. If I could leave zero stars I would :( read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - Store front - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Tucked away a in discreet shopping center in Sweetwater, this little Nicaraguan place has the absolute jewel of Sweetwater... Quesillos. It is a Nicaraguan tortilla with cheese, onions and lathered in crema! Delish! read more

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Comida sabrosa y precio average. En cuanto al servicio al cliente, la falla es grande, no son amables ni receptivos, hasta podría decir un poco rudos, no es un un lugar acogedor al que te gustaría volver. read more

Quesillos delicious, Quick service , a bit small of a place but great Mom and pops business.

Que cosa mas ricaaaaaaaaa ! It's sometimes hard to find a good tasting quesillo , y en bolsa ! This place is your typical small fritanga but with great tasting quesillos ! read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - a soda and a wrap - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Have been to Don Mario's place for around 30 years, always the best tasting nica food in Sweetwater, those trenzas quesillos are to die for. Highly recommend. read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - a person holding a burrito - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have been coming here ever since I was a little girl and I lived down the street. Don Mario y Dona Maria are basically family and will treat you like family the moment you walk in. It's truly a hidden gem! The food is amazing every single time and these are the best quesillos in all of Miami! The place hasn't changed at all but it reminds me of the fritangas back in Nicaragua! read more

Really good service great Nicaraguan food Beverage are great cacao , cebada , all kinds of Nicaragua food nice family environment

Vivo en California pero siempre que vamos con la familia a Miami lo primero que hacemos después de bajar del avión vamos directo a comer Quesillos son los mejores en todo Miami y la comida muy sabrosa y el Baho está riquísimo lo recomiendo mucho. read more

Haven't been here in years! But like everyone else has said in the comments, it's hard to find a place in Miami with this typical dish. Cheese lovers this is for you. Tortilla, quesillo de trenza, cebollitas, and drowned in crema Nica. Soooooooo good! Prices have gone up a bit since the menu pic was posted by someone else in the comments but it's like everything. They no longer close at 9 PM but at 8 PM. By 7:30 PM there's just a few fritanga options left. Ordered some nacatamales too. They have with or without Chile. Excited to try them! read more

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This is one of the hidden gems in Miami-Dade County, Don Mario treats you like family as soon as you walk in, very welcoming environment, and the food is absolutely amazing, the best thing there with such a simple concept is the Quesillo, it was absolutely delicious, I can't wait to come here again and keep supporting this business. read more

Super home made, good for the soul food! These Quesillos are Nicaraguan certified! Super authentic and yummie! My husband is 100% Nicaraguan and he approves. Every time we are in Miami we always make sure we stop here. But don't get me wrong, there is nothing fancy about this spot. It is super casual mom and pop type. They feed you Quesillos straight up out of a bag! the Cacao is amazing also! and the gallo pinto too! It has been our tradition to come here. We love it. The only negative thing I have to say is I wish it was in my town!!!! read more

We found this place last year. They serve Nicaraguan food specializing in the quesillos. These resemble braided mozzarella cheese ( more like the mexican type- the texture) and served with crema (cream) and onions. When freshly made, these treats are delicious. We tried the typical drinks like pinolillo, Jamaica and took some nacatamales to bring back to NY. Overall, it's a good place for home style cooking, no frills and only a counter with no chairs. Best to order as take out or eat standing if in a hurry. The staff are friendly and helpful. read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - The owner was kind enough to take a picture of us. - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great place. Small place but amazing taste. The best quesillos in town!!!! Great selection! Great service! read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I've been going to Quesillos Guiliguiste since the early 90s and thankfully, it hasn't changed a bit! The look of the place isn't anything to write home about, but who needs that when their Quesillos are off the chain! Don Mario, the owner is always there, sitting quietly and sweetly behind the register, always happy to see you. read more

Good Quesillos (hot tortillas with cheese, sour cream and onions). I have been coming here for years and the food is always good. There is no tables so all is basically to go but we'll worth it. read more

Quesillos Guiliguiste - The best Nicaraguan quesillos. - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Its hard to find a place that makes authentic Nicaraguan quesillos - you know, the ones you eat out of a bag? Well, this place does...and it does a pretty good job at it. Quesillos Guiliguistes is a small, hole in the wall kind of spot. There are no tables, so you must pick up and take it somewhere else to eat. Not only do they offer quesillos, but they have a fritanga style menu with all different types of Nicaraguan meals. However, If you are ever at quesillos guiliguistes, make sure to order a quesillo (which is basically a tortilla, with quesillo cheese, nicaraguan cream, onions and vinager) and no, you are not supposed to get it out of the bag and put it in a plate...you're supposed to eat it out of the bag - true Nicaraguan style. read more

This place has the best traditional Nicaraguan quesillos I have ever tasted in Miami, sweet pico, and subpar chicha. But let me warn you, the insides of this place are not like a five-star restaurant. However, it will make you feel like you are back at any traditional food place in Nicaragua. First off, I was a bit surprised because when I went to eat a quesillo previously, I ate it on a plate, so when they handed me the quesillo in the bag, I thought they confused my order for to-go. But my friend assured me that this is how they traditionally serve it. The cheese in this quesillo was chewy and delicious. The cream was sweet. It just had the perfect portion of ingredients. When you finish your quesillo, there is a lot of fluid left over, so I recommend to just drink it from the bag. It does taste good after all! With the pico, it was the first I ever had, and I enjoyed the crunch and sweetness of my Nicaraguan dessert. I would order it again. The chicha was also good, but I need to point out that I have had better at different fritangas and at Yambo. It was sweet, but it was missing all the maize extract pieces I enjoy in this drink. I think they just did not mix it better than they should have. It was also a bit sweeter than all the other ones I have ever had-- somewhat overpowering. Overall, my meal cost me $9. It made me reminisce about my vacation last December to Nicaragua. I will definitely come here again to grab another quesillo or pico if I ever feel the urge. They were just delicious and tasted as authentic as possible. HUGE PLUSSES: The owner speaks English, so you don't have to struggle if you don't know Spanish. RANDOMNESS: They have a vending machine that sells miniature cans of nuts. Very interesting. read more

the person that is making the quesillo is with dirty hands also they never cover his hands while is touching the food. costumer service is the worst. read more

Used to go here as a kid, this place is just as DELICIOUS as the first day they opened. Their cacao is mana of the gods, if you like cacao, try theirs and you'll want to buy it in gallons like I do!! read more

If you are craving a hot tortilla with gooey melted cheese, sour cream, and some picked onion (optional), then Quesillos Guiliguiste is the place to be. Delicioso! The man knows me by name, but not by my real name. He calls me, "Chica!", and I call him "Don Mario!" But his name should be "Don Quesillo"-- he is going to make you an offer you can't refuse because he is the godfather of Nicaraguan quesillos. One bite of his quesillo will leave you breathless and wanting more. They are also okay for a Nicaraguan fritanga. And the adventure continues... read more

The best place in Miami that makes quesillo fresh with fresh tortilla.the service was good

Best authentic Nica food in Miami by far. Hard to find somewhere in Miami with great quesillos like these. They're really friendly there as well. read more

Best fresh quesillos I've tasted everything to the crema is delicious ! They're delicious !the food is also very homemade tasting which is good. read more