Miami, Miami, Miami. Every time I come to your town the food scene never lets me down. Found out…read moreabout this place years ago but never was able to make it to the restaurant. When you walk in the restaurant is very clean but it's very busy so pack your time and patients the line moves very fast so that's a plus. When you go there just know that English is spoken very little so learn how to order your food In Spanish it's shows that you at least tried and they very gracious that you tried. Now to the food very delicious and well season I was a little disappointed at how much meat they gave but that was my eye being bigger than my stomach. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Miami.

We had never tried Nicaraguan food before, but had heard about it from a friend while visiting…read moreMiami. He recommended a couple of places but we decided this was the closest to us and so we came here. At first glance it doesn't look very appealing from the outside but once you go inside you know your are in the right place.It was packed with people picking up to go orders and on the other side of the place was a huge line of people waiting to order. The line moves pretty fast .We didn't know what to order so we asked the gentleman in front of us what he normally gets. He told us a few of his favorites and so we sort of knew what to get. So you get to the front of the line and it's sort of like Panda Express you tell them what you want from the food in the containers. I chose gallo pinto which is rice and beans mixed together and also got fried pork which sort of tasted like Al pastor and I also got something that is similar to ropa vieja. My husband got the black beans and carne asada with a tortilla. Oh and they have queso frito which we both had .I also got fried plantains and we ordered a manuelita which is like a pancake with something sweet it tastes like pancake with lots of syrup, but not overly sweet. One of the workers came to or table and brought us something that was round almost like a small donut hole. Except it was dough and not to sweet . She said she didn't want us to leave without trying it. I am so happy that we got out of our comfort zone and decided to come and try this food. It was so good. Oh I almost forgot that they also serve you a salad not really a salad it's cabbage and carrots in a vinegar sauce. ( sort of the cabbage that goes on top of Pupusas) and they also have us a sauce which was not that spicy at all but it ha little pieces of diced carrots ana onion . I won't lie that I came home and started to look for Nicaraguan food places in my city. Because it was so good.

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.

My husband picked up food from here to eat at home. I didn't go inside so can't comment on the…read moreambiance or service but the food was fantastic!!! The gallopinto was great, queso frito was a 10/10. The highlight were the carne desmechada and churrasco. Absolutely flavorful and perfectly cooked! The tortillas are a bit too thick for my liking, but that is how Nicaraguan tortillas are. Overall food was a solid 10/10!

First time ever having Nicaraguan food and I'm gonna go ahead and say it.. Best carne asada I've…read morehad in Miami! Amazing food, friendly staff, and I loved the lounge area where you can vibe after getting food. Little Havana you've done it again!

So gooooodddd! Can't recommend enough! One plate is literally enough for 2 people. Food tastes…read morefresh, portions are huge and the carne asada is cooked perfectly. My go to stop for a quick filling meal that I have enough for the next day.

I came to eat at another restaurant but saw they were open and decided to give it a try and must…read moresay the service is not the best, not friendly at all as if you were bothering them by being there. Food on the other hand is delicious I had the Carne Asada, Pinto rice, salad, and yellow sweet plantain and all was flavorful. they have other delicacies from Nicaragua like pastries and candies. They are of Nicaraguan cuisine so they have many other choices of plates available. If you like this cuisine stop by and give them a try.

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.

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.

What a delicious welcome to Miami. On our first night, we adventured into locals territory to have…read morea hearty Nicaraguan dinner for our tired travel day selves. Javier was an amazing host and gave us the devoted attention he would have as if we were Guests in his home. For the five of us weary travelers we ordered: Two orders of the Parrillada Guayacan Queso Frito Yucca Frita Chanchito Frito Avocado Ensalada Many rounds of Toña and Flor de Caña Hubs is a proud Nicaraguan and he said this meal took him back home. Had a very memorable time and everyone still reminisces about this experience to this day. Gracias Javier!

Someone recommended I tried this place and I'm super glad I took his advice…read more The atmosphere was super welcoming with the staff who were amazing, the music selection was on point. The food was great and the prices were reasonable. Please don't leave without trying the queso frito! I'll definitely be back when visiting Miami again.

I wish I could give yambo 10 stars. It was a 24-hour staple while I lived in Miami during college,…read moreand a frequent first date spot for my roommate when he wanted to impress a gringo girl with an authentic experience. This particular trip was special because I took my hubby with my group of college friends and we sat in the restaurant. I had no clue the inside decor was western themed, and it was equal parts random and perfect for the chaos outside in the take out area. Most people seem to go the take out option from the cafeteria window, surrounded by coin operated games and gumball machines. They have a huge menu but the carne asada is the best thing on the menu hands down. Service is quick, but like most dive places in Miami, you're not in it for the chatty waitresses, just the sitting and taking up space over beers for 3 hours with your buds.

This is a great Nicaraguan spot to go to late at night if you're hungry. I went at around 10 pm and…read moretried to get a Quesillo but unfortunately they ran out. Instead I ordered a carne asada which is just steak, as well as rice and fried cheese. The entire plate was $20, which is great for the amount of food you get. I also ordered a cacao which is like a chocolate milk made with real cacao. The only downside was how long it took to get my drink, you have to go to a separate window to order drinks or dessert. There was 2 people in front of me and it took an extended amount of time to get just 1 drink and a sweet treat. It was obviously worth it but a bit inconvenient. Anyways, you should definitely check this spot out for authentic Nicaraguan cuisine.

I'm not even going to lie--if you haven't been here yet and you're in the area, you definitely need…read moreto try Fritanga. It's located in the same plaza as AT&T in North Miami, and it's absolutely worth it. I pretty much order the same thing every time, and the steak is so good you don't even need the chimichurri sauce they give you (and that's saying a lot). I also tried the carrot and orange juice, and it was unbelievably amazing--fresh, refreshing, and the perfect addition to the meal. This is actually one of my go-to spots when I'm in a hurry and need to grab lunch to take back to the office. Just a heads up--there isn't much seating inside, so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go kind of place. If you're nearby and craving something satisfying, this spot is a must-try!

I really like coming here, the food is always fresh and hot and they have different kinds of food…read moreto choose from. Service is always excellent!!!

This place has been here for quite a while and thankfully the food is still hitting the spot. Is it…read morethe best meat? No but you're also not paying $75 for an 8oz steak! The one thing though, service was very slow. It's more of an old family tradition at this point I guess. Ample parking as this location sits in the middle of a shopping plaza

This place used to be one of my go-to spots, but recently the quality of the meat seems to have…read moregone down a bit. It's still decent, but it doesn't feel quite as fresh or flavorful as it used to. That said, the sides are still really good and continue to be the highlight of the meal. They're consistently well-prepared and full of flavor, which definitely helps make up for the change in the meat. Overall it's still decent, but I'm hoping the meat quality improves and gets back to where it used to be.