I wish I could give yambo 10 stars. It was a 24-hour staple while I lived in Miami during college, and 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. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is a great Nicaraguan spot to go to late at night if you're hungry. I went at around 10 pm and tried 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. read more

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Dont order on uber eats horrible service they gave me ice cold steak rice and beans you can tell it had been sitting out for hours because the steak was cold all the way through same with the rice and beans read more

Yambo Restaurant - 1. Carne Asada - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

In the search of delicious Nicaraguan cuisine I found this restaurant. I ordered online and the whole experience was wonderful. I ordered the Carne Asada, the nacatamal and sodas. I was impressed by the carne Asada dish, it was served with a generous amount of gallo pinto (rice&beans), plantains and fried cheese. All the sides complemented my dish very well and the food was amazing. The meat was tender and tasty. The packaging was excellent and everything arrived hot and perfect. I was wowed by the presentation, flavor, and also the fantastic food selection. I highly recommend this restaurant and also the nacatamal that was also SUPERdelicious!!! Fenomenal service provided for an online order. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Carne Asada con Gallo Pinto, maduros y queso frito - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This was my first time visiting, but my boyfriend had been here before and raved about it--now I see why! The carne asada was to die for--so tender, juicy, and full of flavor. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and served right away. The ambiance inside and out has a cool, unique vibe that adds to the whole experience. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area. We'll for sure be coming back! read more

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We stopped by the other day for a quick lunch. It was pretty busy, but they bring your order quickly. We sat at our favorite table in the back. I love looking at all the artifacts on the wall. The service was friendly and quick. The food, carne con queso y coleslaw, was very good. We were able to park in front of Yambo. read more

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I spend hours doing Uber eats to go buy me a Carne Asada. I went to YAMBO when i taste it was garbage the gallopinto was hard ,and the carne asada did not have any seasoning , I regret buying it from this place because the others fritangas were closed late at night . This place eas everyone favor back in the days years ago , no wonder is always empty!!!!! read more

We were waiting out the baseball traffic and stumbled into Yambo. Had a tiny language barrier that made service a little slow but we got through it fine. I had the steak. It was a little over done in sections but the rest was very delicious. My favorite part of the meal was the coleslaw. The dressing was tangy with a little kick at the end. My friend had the rice and beans and I was jealous. Luckily there was plenty to share and the prices are reasonable. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Carne Asada - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have been coming from the last year very often. He venido tantas veces en la semana que ya siento que es la cocina de mi casa. Siempre muy buen trato, la carne asada es lo que siempre pido, pasas por la cerveza, bajas el app de música de la vitrola digital and I leave all of the stressed day behind. The best is you eat outside and learn this is like the Versailles for the Cuban exile but for the Nicaraguans that got exile im Mass as much as Cubans since Castro Narco Communism de decided to exported to central and South America. Nicaraguan People has suffered as much Cubans, but not much is said about it. In any case Yambo was my first and continue being my only option for Nica Food. Just for being loyal to the real fighters stand for America Great Again. My gratitude always to you read more

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I order a quesillo and a Nacatamal, it has been years since my last visit and so disappointed the quesillo taste like polio cheese and the nacatamal had no flavor not a great experience will not be going back. The owner charges you for using your credit card! What in 3 rd world is this? read more

Yambo Restaurant - Owner charges you for using your credit card. What in the 3rd world country is this? - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I asked the lady to give me an extra piece of meat , they charge for it $5 dollars , which I'm ok with it , but all she did it was switch the meats and she put in the to go box the same 2 pieces , very slick trying to ask me to pay in cash obviously to keep the money , but since I know how These places work specially yambo , I paid credit card , so I can report a fraudulent charge of people that I'm pretty sure don't have papers to work ,, yambo shouldn't operate like this anymore!! read more

Yambo Restaurant - Carne asada with gallo pinto y maduros - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is the best fritanga in Miami. I believe they're open 24 hours. They always have best juices from Nicaragua.

As Miami visitors, it was our first time going to a fritanga! We were super hungry after a night out, but not many places were open late, so we were lucky to find this one. PARKING: Small lot but tons of open spots late at night. WHAT I ORDERED: We got two plates, one carne asada and one pollo frito. Accompanied by gallo pinto, yuca frita, queso frito, and maduro THE FOOD: This definitely hit the spot. The gallo pinto, maduro, and queso frito were pretty standard compared to what I've had in the past. The yuca frita was pretty solid and perfectly cooked. I think the pollo frito is something I would skip next time since it's something I'd rather have freshly fried. But the carne asada was AMAZING, very nicely seasoned and still juicy. SERVICE: We ordered to go at the window outside. Very straightforward and no frills but friendly and super fast. Note that they speak mostly Spanish here, which we spoke, but I'm sure you could also get by if you only speak English too. VIBES: There's seating inside if you dine in, and additional seating outside if you order to go. What caught our attention was the décor outside - super unique and we spent some time just looking at it! BOTTOM LINE: I'd come back. Good prices, good serving size, and open late. read more

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Yambo is quintessential and a classic to the Miami food scene. This fritanga always delivers. The portions are massive and the prices are economical given the amount of food served. My advice is to come in and look at the dishes before you order. My friends ordered the carne asada and didn't have any complaints. I ordered their special of the day which was a pollo guisado (chicken in a sauce with potatoes and carrots) it was delicious and the whole plate only cost $6 and it came with 2 sides and a coleslaw salad. I was floored by the price and quality for the price. It doesn't surprise me that Yambo continues to be a Miami staple for fritanga. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This spot is an institution--and it's exactly as advertised. You pick your items from the counter, grab a beer, and find a seat. We stopped in for lunch, steering away from all the "fancy-dancy" places we'd been trying earlier in our Miami trip. The food was hearty and satisfying. The coconut chicken was tender, the pork a little over-grilled (but nothing that ruined it), and the rice--a "kitchen sink" mix--was surprisingly delicious. The extras really made the meal: fried plantains, pickled veggies, and slaw, all at very reasonable prices. There was a bit of a language barrier, so figuring out how to order at lunch was slightly confusing, but nothing major. Could have used real silverware and plates verus plastic containers, though this isn't the kind of place that promises fine dishware or craft cocktails--and that's part of the charm. The ambiance is considerably hilarious, I just would have loved a bit more structure (any waitstaff, greeter- something) as it was definitely a fly by the seat of your pants situation. read more

First off, huge shoutout to Jonathan, the real MVP of our visit. He was literally handling the entire front of house completely by himself--greeting guests, taking orders, serving food--while staying polite and professional. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was a mess. We called ahead to place a pickup order, and were told it was possible. When we called back (after deciding what we wanted), the manager abruptly told us they were "too busy" and no longer accepting phone orders. When we arrived shortly after, there were only a few people inside--and Jonathan was still doing everything on his own while the manager sat at the front on her phone the entire time. Zero support. It was uncomfortable to watch. The menu was another issue. Several items were unavailable, including the oxtail, which is clearly advertised for Wednesdays. The reason? "It takes too long to make." If that's the case, don't list it or falsely advertise it. The fried pork (chicharrón) came covered in sauce, even though the menu didn't say it would--this matters for people who prefer it crispy or dry. Also, they were out of a few drinks we asked. Food-wise, the meat was flavorful, especially the carne asada. But the rice and soup lacked seasoning, which is disappointing for a place that usually prides itself on bold Nicaraguan flavors. Overall, the restaurant felt disorganized and poorly managed. It's a shame because the potential is there, and Jonathan is working incredibly hard. He deserves better support--and honestly, so do the customers. read more

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Yambo has a special place in my heart always, much like many other fond memories of places that adorn their walls to the brim and seem to be one strong wind storm away from utter disaster. I had the pleasure of going to Yambo twice, once through the magical service of delivery and once in person when I found out how gaudy (in the best way possible) the interior looked through photos. Both times, I was surprised by the amount of food. I think that's my biggest takeaway from Yambo: no, you do not need two of anything, there is more than enough with one serving of it. The photo I uploaded way the first time I ordered, where my wonder got to the best of me and I figured my housemates would love to try some Nicaraguan cuisine, only to find out it was way more for all three of us than anticipated. The food itself was delicious--lengua (my favorite and most critical meat) was great and wasn't tough, naca tamales were delicious, queso frito was the only thing validating two orders of in terms of quantity, I could go on. If you want Yambo, I highly recommend it and hell, I'd say it'd good for dining in or ordering delivery (which is rare for many places). You'll get a great bargain for the amount of food you're going to order almost guaranteed and you'll be happy, content, and satisfied with what you get. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Lengua, naca tamal, manuelitas, queso frito, yuca frita, and plantain fritters (oh and cebada drink). They go crazy for UberEats deliveries. - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Service has dropped completely. If you're Hispanic, I guess you're ok. If you're any other race, they will treat you like trash. Completely disgusted at this place, especially because I used to live right behind this place. read more

Some of the food plates are good, but some are not so great. Also, make sure that they give you everything that the meal is supposed to have one time. I brought something home and they forgot to put in salad. I was so disappointed, especially paying the type of money that they charge ... in Miami It seems to be the normal to charge high and give the bare minimum.! read more

This is my go to late night Fritanga because they are 24/7. The place has so much charm and tons of character. It's a feeling of the old Miami I grew up in. I go with the carne asada, gallo pinto, maduros, and queso frito. I mean, you can't go wrong. Is it the absolute best carne asada you can get in your life? No. But is it the best that you can get at 3-4am? Hell yeah. The ladies are super nice and have no problem dishing out great portions for you. You definitely won't be leaving this place hungry. I typically go through the ventana up front but you can totally sit in and eat. It's great, if you want a glimpse of old Miami, come here. read more

One of my favorite place to order from. The carne asada was so flavorful and such a good portion. The rice is always perfect!!!! No matter what I get it's enough for two meals read more

Yambo Restaurant - Carne Asada , Maduro , Gallo Pinto - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This place is a staple. People love to hate it and it's usually their own people. The establishment has been owned by the same person so I don't know why people say when it changed ownership, The food changed it didn't. The quality is good no matter what you get. The drinks are also good no matter what you get, have the price has gone up yes and that's everywhere. You have the option of outside and some people don't know, but you have the option for inside seating. The parking is obviously not that great extremely small but there is a backside that people don't know of. There are homeless people that will ask for food and nothing is being done about it, which is probably one of the things that I don't like about the place. Overall, it's an experience to go there. I would suggest it. It has a plaque from the city of Miami as a staple because it has its own history. I've lived in Miami all my life and ate here for years, multiple times have brought different people here and honestly, it's never been bad so that's my opinion. read more

Food is horrible. Stay away at all costs. Service good but im there for the food not the service, There's always a beggar wandering around and begging for money when youre eating. This used to be the to-go place before Pinolandia opened up in the early 2000's but I dont know what happened but the food has gone down hill. I had to throw my complete meal away last time I was there.. I regret not waiting in line at Pinolandia. DON'T do it to yourself, do not go there. NO read more

Este lugar te va a estafar al 100%. No tienen precios en el menú -- a propósito, se siente así. Los precios que nos cobraron fueron más del doble de los que aparecen en línea. Nos cobraron $7 por jugos que en la página web cuestan $3.50. El nacatamal cuesta $6 en línea, y nos cobraron $9. La "empanada de maduro" que nos dieron cuesta $5 en línea y nos cobraron $8. Además, literalmente eran solo empanadas con queso... la mesera juró que así se sirve, pero la foto en línea es totalmente distinta. Cuando llamamos, dijeron que simplemente sirven plátanos cuando se les acaban las empanadas de verdad. En resumen, una gran estafa. No vengas aquí a menos que quieras que te roben. - Translate to Spanish: This place will 100% rip you off. They have no prices on the menu - purposefully, it feels like. The prices that they charged us were more than double the ones online. They charged us $7 for juices that are $3.50 on the website. The nacatamal is $6 online, they charged us $9. The "empanada de maduro" that they gave us is $5 online and charged us $8. It was also literally just empanadas and cheese... the waitress swore that that's how its served, but the picture online is totally different. When we called they said they just serve plaintains when they're out of the actual empanadas. Overall, huge ripoff. Do not come here unless you want to get scammed. read more

On New Years Eve I bought 191 work of food from there because I go there all the time and didnt want to cook.When I got home and smell the food immediately i smell the rice had a burned smell like the rice was old and the beans were super over done. The carne was still bleeding and plantains were super old like they reheated it. I immediately went back to the restaurant and I saw the fake manager on duty said the rice not burnt and the rice given to us was not the rice given to the new customers. I asked for a refund of new food for 191 that was a lot of money spent just for me and family to be hungry and go to McDonalds to buy something else another 60 doll spent . Did yambo fix it hell no will I go back fuck no . read more

Yambooooo; if you know, you know. The food is solid. I always get the exact same thing, the churrasco with the rice & peas, and the fried cheese. Of course with the side of pickled cabbage or whatever that is. The portions are HUGE, and this is coming from someone who eats a LOT. The place itself is cool and iconic. The food is always ready to be served. And they're open all the damn time. It's a super solid option when you're in the area and you're hungry. read more

My friends love coming here in the middle of the night. They serve big portions of food and their prices are reasonable. If you love chocolate milk, then order the cacao. That is fire!!! You will be hooked. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Yambo has been a family favorite since that afternoon when I first stumbled on it. You have to see the yard - horses, roosters, Ruben Dario. It's great. Our lunch the other day was subpar - and ... they no longer have prices on the menu; surely a sign of inflation, but does that mean the prices can easily change? My husband adventured and ordered baho - steamed beef with yucca, boiled plantains, under a cover of coleslaw. It was ok, the plantains left something to be desire. I had the usual pollo asado. I was informed this was only pechuga (breast); I'm ok with that. I had two pounded slabs of what seemed to be grilled chicken breast with a huge (delicious) serving of gallo pinto and a side of boiled yucca - I should have said frito; the boiled also leaved much to be desired. The biggest problem ... Yambo now gives you flimsy plastic cutlery. I could not cut the chicken, nor the tough yucca. The waitress was busy behind the counter fixing her make-up and hair and did not pay attention to us. Yes, I'll have lunch another day when I can cut the food, but this was not what we had come to expect. Oh, Yambo is ready for Christmas, too - the decorations are really cute. read more

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A true old school Miami restaurant, Yambo has been around since 1983. I've been coming here since the early eighties, needless to say it's an important part of my childhood. Virtually unchanged since opening, although it has changed ownership throughout the years. The food is still tasty, even though the flavors have changed somewhat. They have remained one of the better fritangas in Miami, you should check them out. read more

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Yambo is the best authentic fritanga! It screams Miami vibes and is open super late. The portions are generous and the food tasty. Definitely a must try hidden gem! read more

I love ordering their carne asada. It'd juices, tender, and cooked to perfection. They also have good chicken tacos. Although I haven't dined at the restaurant, their take out is always good and they serve a lot of food. Overall good food, good service, interesting spot to visit with unique decor inside. read more

Yambo Restaurant - Carne Asada - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Iconic Miami spot with solid Nicaraguan staples. Visited on a Thursday afternoon, service was friendly and quick. It was not busy at all, so I had lots of fun checking out all the decorations they have outside and inside on the walls. Food was good - the carne asada is perhaps the best thing on the menu. Fried cheese and rice was a bit dry for me, but still good flavor-wise. Overall great, reliable spot in the heart of Miami :) read more

Yambo Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is another great Nicoya food spot in Miami open late and ready to feed your soul we went after enjoying some drinks in little Havana we got the carne asada gallo pinto and Chancho frito with queso frito there's outdoor seating along with indoor seating it's just that random spot that you wouldn't think is good, but it's really good. The ladies behind the counter, who serve you your food are very generous with the servings you will have all types of different crowds, the family, the friends strangers etc. they can be loud if they play the jukebox but this evening it wasn't that loud read more

Yambo Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I used to come to this restaurant for good latin food when my husband was working in Little Havana. I haven't been back since then. So, we decided to stop by again. They have hot cooked meals, and you can order and eat there outside. If you prefer a full service restaurant, you can go inside and sit down. I like sitting outside looking at their kitsch decor. There were many choices. I asked the lady at the counter what her suggestion was. She said that carne asada was good. Yes, she was right! I ordered carne asada with rice and beans, and yuca. The dish came with one fried cheese. It was plenty to eat with my husband. The steak was so flavorful and tasty. They gave us two big pieces. And we paid only $13 for a full plate. What a deal! I wish I live closer to this place! read more

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Tasted great staff was very sweet ! Also very fast , got me my to go order in 15mins maybe less.

The best place to end your night after drinking & partying. Delicious home cooked meal. Gets packed but worth it.

A few things are delicious, but most of them are average. Going with low expectations is recommended. Customer service is nonexistent. Try the rice (all of them) and get maduro. Great prices. read more

Carne asada came in a large portion! The cheese was like a steak in size. I enjoyed this dish tremendously. I will be going back for the pork. read more

After a visit to Miami Marlin ballpark - we walked down the street for some lunch and ended up Yambo's. It's a small place next to a convenience store and car wash ! It has a Nicaraguan menu - great to try something new ! Our group ordered their specialty plates with beef, chicken tacos, and cheese stuffed tacos. Most orders came with a rice/bean combo, some plantains, and freshly made "slaw" (cabbage and carrots thinly sliced). Service was great - place wasn't too busy and we had our own waitress. Prices were outstanding - food was good. Everyone agreed the food could use more spices, but overall good. If you want to try something different while in Miami - Yambo's Nicaraguan food is in Little Havana. read more

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There I was after a long day and night in Miami , and I was starving! All the other supposed late night spots were closed because it was a Wednesday. After some searching on yelp I found this place and was excited for some carne asada and rice and beans. This place is as authentic as it gets. Not one person spoke english and there were no jabroni gringos in sight. A very friendly late night crowd all just hanging and enjoying the food! The friendly waitress brought me my meal , and it was spot on . Not saying its 5 star top tier food , but if you are looking for authentic this is it! read more