Looove la leonesa when I'm craving fritanga, which is pretty much always. It's come to be my go-to because of the delicious quality and affordable prices. Standard system where you order at the counter and are given scoops of premade food, including classics like pinto, maduros, queso frito, etc. Even as a vegeterian there are plenty of options for me and I always leave stuffed. The food almost always tastes fresh despite sitting in warmers. If it isn't super fresh, they'll heat it up for you. Portion sizes are generous and the line moves quickly. The main selling point here for me is the queso frito, which is the best I've had in Miami. Moist and not at all rubbery, which can be pretty common for this food. Just come eat here. You will get to eat so much tasty food at a super reasonable price. read more

Fritanga La Leonesa - Some offerings - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything super fresh amazing service by the lady and u can eat there two got a couple chairs to kick back .

This place doesn't look like much, but it's my favorite place for a $10 meal that I can usually split between two meals. I usually go to #2 (couldn't find them on Yelp but it'll pop up on the maps) just because it's less busy and so I get more of the selections I want. You do have to drive around for street parking depending on the time of day. Favorite items: - steak - fried cheese - chicharron (priced by weight) - pollo a la plancha Do note that it'll be hard to order if you don't speak Spanish. read more

Fritanga La Leonesa - grilled chicken and rice - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I was just there and the food is mediocre la sopa mas mala que eh comprado no pierdan su Plata aqui read more

Fritanga La Leonesa - Food is bad - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

As a Nicaraguan who has ventured into various locations looking for a good carne asada meal, this one was disappointing. Apart from the tight space and not so great location, the price at this place does not reflect at all the quality and quantity. The carne asada could've been juicer and softer. The gallo-pinto was mid--I couldn't figure out if it was cooked too long or undercooked. The tajadas felt stale and old. The queso frito was okay. Finally, the only thing that felt more redeeming was the ensalada, but you have to try really hard to mess that up. Finally, the service felt a little rushed which causes miscommunication and some of the employees seemed a little frustrated. I don't know if that's how the business usually or it's just one of those days (which is understandable). I didn't try any other food so I can only speak for the meal I had. read more

I came in about an hour before closing on Friday 8/23/24. The place has was busy. But sadly, the food was below par. Quality and taste was lacking. Had 2 bites and tossed the rest. read more

Food made quickly BUT the Steaks are really too thin, that not enough for a grown man.

IMO one of the best fritangas I've had, the food here is consistently good. My usual go-to is the carne asada, gallo pinto, sweet plantains, and of course the fried cheese which is better than any other place I've been to hands down. One word of warning for anyone looking for a sit down meal, this place is really meant for take out, so keep that in mind when coming here. read more

Delicious and fresh fritanga, I tried the salpicón and I bought some chorizo and fresh cheese, everything was yummy. Parking is in the back, kind of a pain in the ass but worth it. read more

It was great! Neighborhood wasn't the best but that's how I knew it would be amazing! The world greatest food can be found in the sketchiest neighborhoods. Definitely recommend. I got the arroz pinto con carne asada. read more

Fritanga La Leonesa - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This has to be in my opinion, the best fritanga I've gone to in Miami. The food is always fresh, very authentic, moderately priced and all being serviced by nice and respectful personnel. The Gallo Pinto is real good..not as good as my mom's, but high up there! I personally enjoy a nice size Moronga, which is a Nica blood-sausage; minus the casing, tortilla and ensalada de repollo. Visit this spot anytime of day...You'll enjoy it! read more

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The food here is definitely above average with a plentiful portion. You can't go wrong with anything they have to offer . Another great thing is parking located right behind the establishment. Stop by , you won't be disappointed. read more

So dissappointed, drove 30 min to get from nica food when i got there they were out of the carne asada and the salad, what a i came to eat. I had to ask 4 different people to find out if more was coming out. Waited 20 min for the meat to be cooked. Was expecting it to be great since its fresh it magically tasted old. Barely any flavor very thin cuts of meat not at all what im used to. Its almost impossible to get to and safely park. Dont waste your time when pinolandia is right down the street read more

Fritanga La Leonesa - Dont waste yout time food was terrible - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Always fresh and always delicious! BEST FRITANGA IN MIAMI!!! The carne Asada is always soft and delicious the rice is always fresh and the service is quick. Must go. read more

Food exactly the way I love it. As if Celia went all out for me. I will always come back here. The price is right and the food ultra authentic. Friendly staff.. what more could you want?.. perhaps a garden .. read more

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They have no website and no hours of operation listed, but they say they are open from 0530 to 2230/ 7days a week. Great customer service! Variety on the Fritanga menu. Carne asada was moist and flavorful. The picos are pretty good also. read more

Fritanga La Leonesa - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food is delicious, the personal service is kind and they have good manners to attend customer needs and you can find all the Nicaraguan goodies read more

To be honest i only come here for the grilled chicken because it is really good and i don't really like the fritanga steak.. i know most would disagree. But anyways i just hate that the ladies are rude i asked if they were going to make any more chicken because the one they had looked dry and burned and she gave me attitude saying it is fresh when it wasn't even the question i asked i had asked if she was going to make more but anyways forget going to la leonesa and hit up pinolandia down the street cause the steak if fire and so is the cesó frito read more

This is the best fritanga I've ever had. I so badly needed a place like this in Miami and I'm glad that i could finally find it. La comida súper rica and the staff so friendly, charming and home welcoming. I had my favorite rice with beans, sweet plantains and the amazingly delicious meat with Gallo Pinto. I absolutely love it and will definitely keep coming back! You guys rock! read more

I wasn't expecting much because the place is really simple, BUT, their Steak on the grill is so flavored and the fried cheese was delicious!!! read more

The hidden gem at the bottom of the lake you thought you'd never find. This is GOOD food. Simply delicious. I've been grabbing dinner here once a week for the past 2 months and will continue to do so even though it's so out of the way. Get the carne asada with queso frito and pico de gallo, add some plantains and a jarritos and you'll be in heaven. read more

I ate here earlier and literally can not stop thinking about how delicious it was. Nicarguan food is pretty good as it is, but as far as Fritangas go, it is definitely the best one I have ever eaten at. Everything I have ever tried here has been absolute perfection. From the pico de gallo to the sweet plantains, everything is amazing! I'm obsessed! read more

I just ate here today and it was great. Clean, friendly, and fast service. I had the gallo pinto with carne asada and queso frito and it was amazing. A note on the gallo pinto, it was just bt dry, so ask them to give you some sauce for that bad boy. read more

On Saturday night I bought about three plates of carne asada. Once I opened the plate something wasn't right I tasted the rice it was extremely dry! The meat was raw/uncooked super dry and hard to bite on. The plantains were dry. The whole three plates were dry... ever since that day I've been sick! I've been vomiting and having stomach ache. Don't go here! The food is probably old and not even cooked well. Please go to another nica please it's utterly disgusting and shouldn't be allowed to be opened. Me and my family are sick for days now and I haven't been able to feel unbloated lately. I wish I would've taken pictures. But save your money!! read more

4 stars just because they have pitahaya juice (though Fritanga Monimbo's juice was better, more refreshing) lady was very friendly. they serve nicaraguan entrees - had the fried Enchiladas Nicas which was tasty but reheated (it's filled with rice, shredded beef and peppers -- mild hot), repocheta also microwaved, so was a little dry the outdoor counter next door to this place, btw, you can get an awesome huge fried empanada de carne - delicious the outside is like a sopapilla shell read more

Let's start with the fact that there is almost no room inside this place. Which is not to uncommon here in Miami. However we came on a Thursday around 1pm. They were extremely busy. There was nowhere to stand and everyone is bumping into each other trying to get around. The wait was insane. We waited for a very long time to get our food. About 20 mins just in line to order and about 30 mins before we got our food. While standing there for what felt like hours. I noticed the staff was not as sanitary as I would have hoped for. I did not see anyone wash their hands once. They handled cash, touched the register, in and out of the coolers, and touched several utensils without ever washing their hands or putting on gloves. Eventually we received our food. The food was ok, definitely not worth the wait. read more

In an area with a ton of fritanga places it's hard to pick favorites. But La Leonesa holds its own. The food was delicious. Gallo pinto, queso frito, empanada de maduro, ensalada de repollo, quesillo, cacao, picos, and a ton of meat dishes for non-vegetarians. The small space is cozy and kinda helps keep it more relaxed than pinolandia. The staff was friendly, but it'll be easier to order if you know Spanish, and much much more so if you are familiar with Nicaraguan food. They have a very good stock of Nicaraguan treats (cheeses, sweet breads, pinolio, cebollitas, etc..) that any nica would be happy to take home. Also their cheeses are flown in from Nicaragua. read more

The food and the opportunity of finding great products in their little market they have with in is priceless