The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, and the prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes 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. read more

I was genuinely surprised I loved the Spotted Gallo so much, because I'm usually not one to eat at a Nicaraguan restaurant, when I have my Mama cooking for me! I was in the neighborhood w my parents and niece and decided to treat them to a Father's Day lunch. The place is cutesy, decorated w your typical folklore figurines and paitings..extremely clean and inviting! The menu was a one page form..your typical Nica bangers. I ordered the pescado empanizado w sides, others ordered, fried fish, friend shrimps and shrimp scampi..these dishes were made perfectly and tasted fresh...the chileros were on point A+ freshness as well! We tried two of the desserts on menu, my fave was the Buñuelos..very delicious and tasted great w loads of cheese and la mielita was delicious! I would and will return again! read more

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Phenomenal food! We always look for good Nicaraguan food when visiting South Florida, and this place did not disappoint. We came here because of an Instagram recommendation, and it was totally worth it. Even though South Florida service can be tough due to automatic service charges, the staff here did a pretty good job. The food is wonderful, the tostones are to die for, and we will absolutely be back. read more

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Great place for Nicaraguan food. The service is excellent too. We visited here a couple times and were pleased. The fish in butter sauce was probably the best I've ever had. Clean restaurant and friendly servers. read more

Absolutely great! I don't eat Nica food just anywhere, and this is one of 5 spots I'll be going to! It's that good! (Honorable mentions are Madroño, El Novillo, Fritanga Montelimar and Cerro Negro). Cacao was great, reprochetas (fried quesadillas) was so good, but their Pío Quinto dessert (custard-topped rum cake)...phenomenal. One of the best I've tasted. Great price point and Great service as well!! read more

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Delicious food and friendly service. Menu has a lot of good options to choose from. The tostones were very good and can be shared. The Gallo Bowl was so flavorful and came with a lot! Ambiance is like being in someone's home in a way - it was very nicely decorated. Everything tasted authentic!The waiter was friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back! read more

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Amazing food!! best nica food I've had in years. Service was excellent. Had the taquitos, the carne asada and the pork steak. All perfect!! Gallo pinto on point like homemade. read more

Food, service and ambiance on point. I think this is my 4th time here. The Spotted Gallo is delicious. My favorite is Carme Asada with gallo pinto, tajadas and repollo. I also love the queso frito. It's my fave. The zanahoria and naranja juice is so delicious and fresh. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything you pick here. It's very authentic nicaraguan food. So good and a family owned business. read more

One of the best carrot-orange juices I've had in Miami! I also enjoyed their carne asada bowl, which I had tried before. What stood out during my second visit to this restaurant was the service, the servers are attentive and welcoming. I definitely recommend this place. read more

The Spotted Gallo - Jugo De Naranja Con Zanahoria - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This was my first time trying Nicarguan cuisine. Lots of Central American restaurants to try in Miami. We got the appetizer sampler ~$36 as our main meal. It was more than enough for two people and we still took some of them home. There were a variety of appetizer, almost everything from their menu. The seasoned steak was my favorite among them. Fried plantains were good to munch on. The green sauce was tangy. We also got Tamarind juice for drink and it didn't disappoint. read more

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The place is really cute and welcoming. We ordered the Spotted Tostones. Delicious full of flavor and meat. For entrees we ordered the churrasco medium rare (it came well done) but the taste was good. Also ordered the reader chicken breast. It is huge !! The food was very fresh and the spice pickled veggies they serve as a sauce was good read more

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

The Spotted Gallo is a great spot for a quick bite if you are craving fritanga-style food with a modern twist. We had the Gallo Bowl and the Spotted Tostones, and both were excellent. The flavors were bold, fresh, and comforting all at once. Service was quick, efficient, and friendly, which made the experience even better. The only downside is that the prices are a bit high for what it is, especially since you can get larger portions for less at traditional fritangas around Miami. read more

We haved dined at this restaurant many times and it never disappoints! Ambiance is family oriented and quaint with gallo (rooster )decorations all around the walls. For starters we ordered the fried cheese with plantain chips and their own special cole slaw which was fabulous! Cheese is fried to perfection not greasy at all. I had the chicken bowl which was simply scrumptious...it's their gallo pinto rice, bits of fried cheese and maduros (fried plantains) chicken grilled with a crema sauce on top! WOW! My hubby had the chicken fajitas also a delicious meal and comes with two sides. For dessert we couldn't pass up the tres leches, one of our favorites that they make. Dinner as always was on point!!! A must on your list of restaurants to try! It's a family friendly restaurant where service is kind and professional! A definite must visit for a wonderful dining experience! read more

We love this place we dine in and take out often. I'm plant-based and make my own meal out of different sides. The yuca is always so soft and delicious. Gallo pinto is outstanding and the slaw is perfectly tart. My kids enjoy the kids chicken tender (not frozen nuggets) comes with gallo pinto, fries, and fried cheese. My husband usually enjoys the churasco or grilled chicken steak with gallo pinto, slaw, and tajadas. The service is always great, constantly checking up on us and filling our waters. The colors inside are so pretty and seating is ample and comfortable. read more

The Spotted Gallo - Gallo pinto, repollo, tajadas, yuca - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Unfortunately, the food was not what I expected. The cheese and plantains I ordered were fried with a dark oil that we had to squeeze with napkins. The soups were in bad taste, especially the cheese soup that was salty and the donut refried with the same old oil. Very unpleasant. read more

The Spotted Gallo - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything! Love this place!! Familiar cozy ambience excellent service and most importantly, delicious food!

Amazing place and will be back. Very small but we were seated right away on a Sunday. Food was delicious and got there with not waiting so long. Service was really good and decent prices. Definitely recommend and can't wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

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Great Comfort food , along with great friendly service.! Perfect Family not too-expensive outing. Would definitely come back!! read more

My family and I usually have dinner at different Nicaraguan restaurants. When this restaurant caught my attention because of its name--in spanish: Gallo Pinto. The place is small and not cozy. The staff was unfriendly after a frustatingly long wait while seated, the food finally arrived. But it wasn't what I expected from Nicaraguan cuisine: I regret to say it was the worst. I asked to take it with me-- not to eat, but to feed to the animals in the yard. Not to mention the high price and service--what a nightmare!! We will continue visiting Madrono, Serva Negra, El Guacalito or Cerro Negro. Charles read more

Cool little spot! They have indoor/outdoor seating, and a bar area! Small, but very cozy, and truly feels like you're at abuela's house eating traditional Nicaraguan food with a modern twist. Service was great! Everyone was really nice and attentive. Food was amazing! I could not stop eating! The queso frito was hot and crispy, literally mouth watering! The gallo bowl with gallo pinto and steak was full of flavor! I get my steak well done, but it was still juicy! I think that if they put crema instead of sour cream, the taste would be even better! The only thing I didn't love was the repollo. It was a little bland and too vinegary for me. And of course, no meal is complete without a Milca! Plenty of parking. Great for families and groups. Limited seating outside. read more

Que mal servicio al cliente nunca levantan el teléfono, y para colmo cuando al fin logras comer una eternidad que te lleven la comida.

Food was excellent. Indio viejo was a great dish as was the chicken a la parrilla. Tres leches also superb. Sweet but not overwhelmingly so. read more

5 star!!! It was amazing the chicken was so good and crispy And I also had a taste of my friends carne asada and it was delicious read more

The owners and servers are rude, the food is disgusting! Never again!!! They brought the wrong orders 3X overcooked and over priced for the small and cold ambiance! no wonder it was empty read more

Excellent place to get Nicaraguan food. I've been to this restaurant several times and have tried the carne asada, pescado frito, lomo encebollado, and the Gallo pinto bowl. Everything is made to order and always delicious. Highly recommend it. read more

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Best Nicaraguan food in town. Mom and Pop yet stylishly decorated in Nicaraguan art, not huge but very accommodating, excellent service, generous portions. I have company lunch couple times a month, my staple dish is Carne asada, gallo pinto, tajadas & repollo. Steak is seasoned perfectly and cooked to order, gallo pinto is rice with red beans, fresh not greasy, repollo is like cole slaw without mayo, amazing, tajadas are homemade plantain chips, crispy goodness. The milanesa steak is another favorite, breaded steak topped with homemade tomato sauce and cheese plus all the trimmings of course. They offer different craft beers and wine, enjoy! read more

Great food, ambiance, but definitely the food. Every detail from food to sauces are prepared with dedication and it definitely shows. Owners take pride on what they do. The Churrasco is great, Fajitas with a cream sauce... to die for!!! Sauces for Churrasco, picante and chimichurri, are awesome... can't get enough of it. Hoping that they will be able to make their famous soup soon! Friendly service and great food! read more

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Is a nice place to eat food fresh and delicious. I use to go there when I want to feel like in my own house. The attention is perfect and all the plates that we ate are made with love. The chimichurri is the best too... great quality good prices. Parking . Go there you don't regret !! read more

The Spotted Gallo - My favorite plate carne empanizada - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Family Nicaraguan restaurant with attentive service, quiet but able to freely talk, and delicious food with nice portions. read more

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Been here a few times and the food here is solid. Their steak is tender and grilled perfectly and the gallo pinto is tasty. Everything is well seasoned and consistent. It is a small restaurant but I have not had to wait too long to be seated during any of the visits. Price point is good for the quality and quantity. I have also had their food for take out and it is just as good. Small staff but efficient and courteous. read more

Been hearing about The Spotted Gallo for a while and as a Nicaraguan, it was my due diligence to try it out! Let's start with location...very convenient in a small plaza but with sufficient parking (free). They have both outdoor and indoor seating available and were quick to sit me down. For starters we got the spotted tostones which consisted of the tostón (fried plantain) topped with refried beans, carne asada (meat), fried cheese, chimichurri, and cream. SO GOOD. Although it was delicious, I did think this specific appetizer was kinda pricey for what it actually was. For entree did the carne asada which came with two sides + salad. The meat was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Next plate was the Gallo Bowl which had the gallopinto (Nicaraguan style rice and beans mixed) with pieces of meat, fried cheese, and sweet plantains. Decent portion for both. Overall the food and drinks were amazing! The only cons would be service was slow, some items were way too pricey (ex. A plain Nicaraguan drinks averaged to $6... this can cost $3-4 in any other Nicaraguan place), and the rice in the gallo pinto was a bit too mushy. read more

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spotted gallo has been a fav place for us to go to for around three years now. the food never seizes to satisfy us and it's always fresh . and the service is always spot on. on top of that, their food portions are great! overall great place to get a delicious taste of nicaragüensen food let me also add, their tres leches has to be one of the best ones out there!! read more

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AMAZING! So so so SO GOOD! The portions are incredibly filling and large. All the food was just *chefs kiss* I'm so happy we have The Potted Gallo a chance. It's so easy to think a place looks good..and then you sit down to eat and it's one thing after another. Cold food, poor service, you just don't like something..small portions big prices lolll..at least in Miami anyway. This is such a common occurrence. If you're looking for some fire food, that will having your rolling out of the restaurant when you're finished, GO HERE! read more

The Spotted Gallo - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great food and service. Nice sit down Nicaragüense restaurant . Would recommend Gallo Bowl read more

The Spotted Gallo - Carne asada bowl - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

You feel like you are at home and the food is authentic and delicious. It feels like your auntie or grandma cooked for you!!

This by far is the best Nica spot (no pun intended lol ) I've ever had ! And the staff is so friendly & amazing. Thank you for always making it a pleasure when eating there. read more

The Spotted Gallo - Pollo empanizado, gallo pinto & maduro Frito. My favorite ! - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Let me preface this review by saying I'm very particular when it comes to Nicaraguan food. I am a professional eater, who has eaten for 36 years. I've driven by this place a few times and decided to give it a try. This was easily the best decision I've made in the month of August! The food was bomb. We started with the spotted tostones and then got a variety of entres for the table. Everything was a hit. If you're in the area - stop here you won't regret it! Home style Nica food at its best. read more

Nice restaurant with lots of options to pick from. The spotted tostones were very tasty ! Quick and efficient service. read more

The Spotted Gallo - Spotted Tostones Appetizer - Nicaraguan Near Me - Miami, Florida

Tried this spot out that's been on my list of restaurants to try and let me tell you it did not disappoint! My favorite thing ever were the tostones they were absolutely delicious. They had queso frito, refried beans, and steak. The carne asada was also delicious, everything was amazing including the service. The ambiance was a little hectic because we did go for lunch on Sunday so it was pretty busy. We did have to wait a little bit but we didn't mind. The server was really kind and attentive as well. I can't wait to come back here! read more

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