Our visit to Pinolandia was the most random visit but it ended up being some of the best food we ate while out and about in Miami. On this particular day, before a game at Marlin's Park, we arrived downtown riiiiiight as the skies opened up and it started pouring. We needed food, didn't have time for a extended meal and needed it to be close by (b/c of course none of us brought an umbrella). A quick search on Yelp led us a few blocks south to Pinolandia. THANK YOU YELP! When we walked up to find a huge line wrapped around the restaurant we knew we had picked the right place. And then we saw the grill off to the side cooking up alllllll the carne asada. A mom & pop shop w/ a line out the door? This place had to be good. And it was! The carne asada was amazing. Grilled so perfectly - juicy and tender. B/c none of us speak Spanish (and all of the ladies behind the counter did) a local, standing in line in front of us, made a couple suggestions - so our containers were filled with the fluffiest rice and yummiest plantains. And only for $8. So much good food for so little! Drinks were available at the store at the back of the restaurant. Water bottles, Jarritos in all the flavors, cans of coke and sprite. All for about a $1 each. If you are down in Little Havana or catching a game at Marlin's Park - check out Pinolandia. Seriously, so good! read more

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Best NICA Food in town Very tasty and always fresh. Fresh juices and mini market!! A+++++ read more

Only 1 person serving the food u wait 20 minutes for the order I think they need more personal at lunch time

If you are in the mood of a stay home dinner, specially on a rainy Miami night, stop by Pinolandia and treat yourself to Carme Asada with Queso Frito and Gallo Pinto and you will mark that night as the one you had the best Fritanga food ever! It is just like being in Latin America, eating out, except you are in the comfort of your dinning room (yes, your mind transports you there!) Do not expect any frills, only a tremendous variety of Central American goodies at prices everyone can afford. When you ask a Nicaraguan person in Miami, where is the best Carne Asada, right away they will point you to "take out only Pinolandia. read more

The food was very delicious! It was too much to eat in one sitting so my boyfriend and I are going to have leftovers for breakfast. I loved the big pieces of fried cheese and sweet plantain. The rice and beans are great! I would recommend this place you won't regret it. read more

Pinolandia - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

As a loyal customer for 12+ years, I hate to leave a review like this but I need to warn others about the food. Ive always ignored the fact that all the meat sits in a garbage can to season, leaving pieces of meat on the bottom to rot and possibly contaminate the rest of the meat. I have watched the food progressively decline in quality. Carne asada that was once supple, moist, and tender now just mimics the texture of wood chips. Dry & probably left too long in the garbage cans with the marinade. This past week I decided to treat myself to a plate of gallo pinto, carne asada, and queso frito with maduros: the usual meal combo that I would order. The previous time ordering was below the standard of what I was used to with their food but I decided to give it another chance, the price is good for a pretty large portion of food (for me atleast) you are served so its usually one of the options I pick for a work lunch that I can usually save for dinner. Id say its pretty hard to fuck up a gallo pinto so I cant complain about that, the maduros were tasty as well. But the CARNE. WOOD CHIPS!!!! so dry and difficult to even swallow. After forcing myself to sit through a few pieces, I really couldnt take it anymore and abandoned my meal. I thought it was just one of those days that my meal disappoints me. A few hours later, my entire body is cramping and weak. I am aching at my head and stomach. While Im at work I cannot even function. I got food poisoning!!!!! I am still in bed a day later, trying to keep water down & even have a bite of some fruits my caring lover brought for me to feel better. I am so upset and will not be returning for their food ever again. Ive been cursing the moment I thought of the idea to pick up a meal here. I see a lot of great reviews and I too once enjoyed this establishment but not being able to get out of bed from how weak my body is now. I will never let their food down my throat again. BE WARNED!! read more

I don't get the hype. The meat is too thick and pellejo. The gallo pinto is dry. The cheese is hard. The maduros are hard, the salad is good. Their cacao is pink and idk what that's about but I've had better. The service was also slow, mind you all this for lunchtime. Idk. I don't get it. Bottom of the list for me. read more

The food was great. Quick service. Friendly staff. Cafeteria vibe. If you're ever in the area definitely stop by!

Whenever I'm in the area (which isn't often), I pass by and grab a carne aside completa! It's always spot on (coming from a Nica herself). The only down side to my visits, is that I'm not big on their quest frito, which i like to have with my dish. The cacao could also use a little more quality flavor. Aside from those two things, service is quick and the restaurant is always clean. read more

Honestly, it's a crime that Pinolandia only has 4 stars on Yelp. Ask any local Nica and they will tell you that this place is THE fritanga to hit up when you're in Miami. How good is it?? Once had a Nica buddy who moved out to Los Angeles some years back, and when going to fly out and visit him he requested we bring him some Pino, which we did. Holding that bag of food in my lap for the 5+ hour flight from Miami to Los Angeles, I swear that everybody on that plane was salivating from the aroma of carne asada, gallo pinto and queso frito that permeated throughout the cabin. If that doesn't tell you how good it is, the constant line that runs outside the building should also give you an idea. ***A few caveats however before visiting, so you don't go in with some ridiculous expectations and give it a bad review: #1. If you don't speak Spanish, take someone along who does. And if you're one of those people who want to complain about "This is America, everyone should speak English!" then do yourself a favor and skip this place and just go to Taco Bell. (As a matter of fact, just skip Miami altogether because we don't have time for that type of mindset here) #2. This is NOT the place to dine in. Yes there are a few tables, but it's not very comfortable because it's a tiny place and there is always a crowd of people waiting to get their hands on that deliciousness. You're gonna wanna pick it up and take it home to enjoy or order delivery if that's more your thing. Pinolandia does one thing and one thing only: make amazing food. They are a Miami legend and any rating less than 5 stars is a travesty. read more

I really like this place. The meat is always seasoned perfectly,love the fried cheese and plantains with the rice. definitely a fulfilling portion size. Perfect for when you not feel like cooking lol. only downside is this place is always packed so you got a little wait in line read more

Hands down, one of the best Nica "fast food" fritangas. You can be in and out with your order in minutes, which is one of the highlights of Pinolandia. Sometimes the carne asada can be hit or miss- I've had a few tough pieces of meat which didn't seem like they were marinated long enough-- but when the stars align and you get that perfect piece--(more likely than not) you'll be in food heaven! Their gallopinto (rice with beans) has never let me down and if you're lucky enough to arrive early in the morning for breakfast before it sells out, you're in for a real treat. The staff is awesome, they don't waste time and move the line along very quickly. You can order and sit in one of the tables but this more of a no frills take-out joint, which is greatly appreciated. read more

Waited long for the steak to cook. I ordered ONLY 1 meal, they cashier charged my card $142!!!!! When I asked to speak to the manager, she told me there was nothing she could do because the transaction had already processed. I am PISSED!!! read more

Aside from the fact that they had made some changes, the Gallo pinto is still delicious. The pieces of Carne Asada though have to much fat on them so you end up paying for more fat then meat. They hiked up the price to. I got an order of Carne Asada, Gallo pinto, with maduros and fried cheese and it came out to $10. Side salad and hot sauce are complimentary with every me *Tip* Go to the back juice area and ask for Maracuya. Best juice ever read more

Pinolandia - $10 for 2 strips of Carne Asada,Gallo pinto, fried cheese, maduros and side salad with hot sauce - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Who has better Carne Asada, Pinolandia or Yambos? This is the eternal question and dispute between locals and lovers of Nicaraguan food. Who knows what I'm talking about, ha!?!? I love me some nica food and when I'm in the area it's one or the other. In my opinion, Pinolandia has better meat but for everything else including ambiance Yambo's is the winner. Needless to say, Pinolandia is legit and food is delicious. For less than $10 per person you can get a complete meal that can possibly be shared between two people. I usually go with the Carne Asada (grilled meat), Gallo Pinto (beans and rice), platano maduro (fried plantains), queso frito (fried cheese) and ensalada (salad)... and don't forget the pique (hot pickled veggie sauce). The food here is great! Pinolandia is a small whole in the wall with limited seating, I usually take it to go. Service is buffet style and fast, not a fancy place. Customer service depends of who's behind the counter since this is mostly a grab and go meal establishment vs a sit down dinner. I've had both a nice person behind the counter and a hurry up and order encounter. Pro-Tip: Pinolandia caters for parties, it's cheap and good food. Parking is difficult since it's on a major avenue, 12 ave. There is a small parking lot close by but gets filled easily. read more

Best 24hr fritanga in Miami. Big portions. Reasonable prices. Fresh food. Steak dinners ANYTIME of day for $15?! Cant beat it. The line is usually out the door but they move quickly. read more

Bussin This restaurant bussin big plate for the low get you right ong 10/10 would recommend read more

Searching for Fritangas in Kendall seemed to be a fail, anyways after Yelping we drive over here for a super casual night out, when the "I want to do something different" comes out we find ourselves spending until $15 for a shared meal which is pretty awesome! Anyways by far the best carne asada I have tasted in Miami, that even being compared to Los Ranchos in my opinion. The meat was soft tender and not that chewy carne asada you're used too, I could just the meat with a plastic fork and knife! The rice was delicious, after probably gaining ten pound. The Queso frito wasn't Chewy like in most places either! Super casual, there's one table inside and a couple outside. They have native drinks to be purchased inside as well! If you are craving Nicaraguan food, this is your place! You will not be disappointed! One completa is big enough for two people! read more

Pinolandia - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I came here bc the locals were raving about it! And it was delicious I love trying culture food & they give big servings I had enough for two days read more

Oh man, really grateful to Fox & Nicole for pointing the way to this place. This is foodie-on-a-budget heaven for those who want to try Nicaraguan food. In Little Havana, this is definitely one of those places that locals love to eat at, so if you want to a taste of some local flavor, learn a few Spanish words and come here. They do accept credit cards ($7 min purchase), American Express included. The line might be long, but it moves quick. The food is mostly already made (cafeteria style assembly line), but the carne asada (grilled steak) is cooked in the back as you see. I got the carne asada, gallo pinto and queso frito. The carne asada stole the show -- that grilled meat tastes incredible with its smoked meat flavor. The gallo pinto went well with it, definitely some amazing rice & beans. The queso frito (Dominican Fried Cheese) was interesting and I'm glad I tried it, but it was a little too salty for my personal tastes. The amount of food I received for about $11 was huge and could easily be split among two people. I'm glad I took a Lyft to come here and bring a delicious, authentic meal back to my hotel. The food here is cooked fresh everyday and it was absolutely delicious. read more

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I used to hear good reviews about Pinolandia. So, I decided to go and give it try. I don't understand the hype. My meat came raw...LITERALLY RAW. This is uneditable. I'm disappointed with my food. I made a humongous line for me to not even get compromised when I went to try and talk to them and tell them about it. Unbelievable! read more

Pinolandia - Carne Asada. - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This spot has very tasty and affordable food! It is very popular and gives a lot of food for a cheap price. The ambiance is not fancy. It is open late as well. It is often packed with people so be mindful of that. You will likely be required to wait in line for a bit. They were enforcing social distancing when I visited but had many people indoor in a small space. read more

Pinolandia - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything is sooo good!! You can even smell it from the parking lot, it's crazy. Line moves quickly, not much space to sit, and there's a market in the back. Definitely recommend. read more

Pinolandia - Leftovers taste just as good! - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

If you're looking for the real deal, authentic experience while in Miami come here. This place is a small little grill that is attached to a tiny market in the back. They have a bright sign but another giveaway that you are at the right place is the line of people waiting to place their order. Do not let the line turn you away as it moves very quickly. Plus good things like home cooked Nicaraguan food are worth the wait! Note that there is no menu and the employees speak very little English. However my husband and I were able to communicate just fine by throwing in some spanglish with some pointing to what we wanted. Once you begin ordering they will fill your to go box with a HUGE helping of rice and beans, then you get your choice of either tortillas or plantains. After that you let them know what else you want. Go with the carne asada because it is amazing and you watch them grill it right beside you as you wait in line. Once you get your food all packaged up you can pay with either cash or card, but there is a $7 min of card payments. For two boxes of rice and beans, plantains, carne asada, and another box of this chicken, sausage, and veggie dish our total was only $22!!! The amount of food that we got could have easily fed 4 to 5 people so expect to have plenty of leftovers. Everything was delicious but the carne asada stole the show as it was perfectly grilled, tender, and juicy. If you are looking for an authentic meal come here and you will receive a HUGE and delicious one. read more

Pinolandia - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing food. Ask for Carne asada, you won't regret it. The prices are genuinely honest. Nowadays everything is extremely expensive, but here I can still get a nice meal for $20. read more

Me gusta su comida, pero necesitan poner más personal los fines de semana es demasiada la espera para poder llegar hasta denodado le atienden read more

Little hole in the wall with great food. The place itself is nothing to write home about and neighborhood is ok, but they are opened 24 hours a day and have some pretty good food...especially the carne asada. There is limited seating outside and drinks can be bought from a little store located in the back of the place. They serve plenty of food which usually can be shared and prices are decent. There isn't much to say other than this is a no frills type of place with decent food. read more

Pinolandia - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have not been here for more than 5 years due to bad experience however a friend recently recommended how this place has improved and it has!! The area has improved and the food is amazing with cooked meat & tasty! I got all my food with fried cheese for $12! It's cheaper and better than their competitor (Caña Brava). Definitely will be coming back again and recommending to others! Also its open 24hrs!! read more

Pinolandia - Carne asada with queso frito (fried cheese) - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Nicaraguan place, lots of turn over, food goes fast! Big amount of food for the price you pay - up to 3 people eat from one meal. Meat, like any Nicaraguan typical flavor has an acidic hint to it... maybe lime... naranja agria or even vinager...? Rice with beans are very good, sides such as maduros are sweet. Salad is basic, but good. Queso frito, a bit on the salty side, but it's a good chunk! All typical flavors of Nicaragua... plus also a Cacao drink - which is an Horchata with Chocolate. Cacao taste like Leche Chocolatada..... can it get more Nicaraguan..... this is the real thing! read more

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Alright so Pinolandia is my go to place for getting your monies worth. Every time I go I always order the same thing. The plate I order always run me $12 but its legit a meal for two. $12 plate will come with Gallo Pinto, 2 pieces of carne Asada (steak), Maduros, 2 queso fritos (typically it'll come with one for $11 (if you want one), I'm fat so I get two) & repollo . That right there is the meal to order EVERY SINGLE TIME you or anyone goes to Pinolandia! Typically go for lunch when I have to work the weekends since it is only a few mins away, otherwise some drunk Miami nights will lead me ending with some Pinolandia. At times the line is out the order, but it passes as everything is plated immediately. The food is always fresh, and they are always grilling the carne asada, so you can be entertained watching the meat grill while you wait to order. They also have a little convenient store in the back that sells beverages and other cultural items. Keep in mind the convenient store is CASH ONLY, but the actually food part is CASH/CARD. Pinolandia is very recommended on drunk Miami nights. Growling Stomach approves this message. read more

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El mejor lugar para comer comida nicaragüense se los recomiendo mucho con un plato comen 2 personas

Nothing has more hangover curing power than some delicious Nicaraguan food. The venue is not much to look at, it's a small shop on a busy street. It's walking distance from the Marlins Stadium. Street parking is available but it is limited. Luckily it is more of a to-go place so spots usually open up. The food is already prepared; the chafing dishes are re-filled as items run low. The perfect Nica dish: gallopinto (rice and beans), carne asada (grilled steak), queso frito (fried cheese), maduros (sweet plantains) and my favorite thing in the whole world...repollo (signature slaw). The repollo is cabbage and carrot slices marinated in a white wine vinegar. It's served cold, so it goes so well with the warm rice every. single. time. They always over serve, you may want to share with a fellow drunkie. At $10-$12, it happily feeds two people! Now that's a bargain. Don't forget the authentic Nica beverages for the ultimate experience. read more

Pinolandia - Carne Asada - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

**** DO NOT EAT HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET SICK!!!**** My family and I went to Pinolandia located in Little Havana on Tuesday July 19, 2022, around lunch time between 1:15pm so while we're standing in line, we noticed the grill man turn around and literally sneezed without covering his mouth, right behind him where the food is exposed and uncovered he then blew his nose using a napkin but didn't even bother to change the gloves he had on, he then without any regard to how disgusting and so unsanitary this is he continued to keep grilling the meat. After watching this disgusting behavior, we left and decide not to eat there. We will NEVER return!!! I called Pinolandia several times to speak with the manager Ericka to complain about unsanitary behavior but they keep dodging my calls. read more

Sooo good! Authentic food from Nicaragua. You can never go wrong with carne asada, Gallo pinto, & maduros. The room in the back has the Nicaraguan drinks, cheese, snacks, etc. This place is super busy on the weekends, so be sure to plan accordingly. read more

Pinolandia - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

In some ways, Pinolandia reminds me of a very scaled down version of one of the "El Palacio de los Jugos" restaurants. When you enter, you'll see a man grilling carne asada (steak) to your right, the line of people usually runs past him, curls around in front of the entrance to the small food store at the back, and then next to a display case where you order your food, the staff serves it into Styrofoam containers, and you pay. We've come here a few times for takeout as they're open 24 hours and it's a great place to get an inexpensive meal anytime, especially when you're on the way home from a late night out. Usually 1 meal purchased here is large enough to serve 2 of us. On our most recent visit, I got carne asada (she gave me 2 really large pieces of steak), a generous portion of gallo pinto and fried plantains, while my partner got the same but ordered tortilla rather than plantains. The price for both our meals together came to $17 in total (ridiculously cheap for the sheer amount and quality/taste of the food), and even after I was completely full I had enough food left over for a complete lunch portion the next day! read more

Good but not amazing. This place always has a line about a quarter mile long. Can be a little confusing without Spanish but be brave and point at what looks good. Carne asada is probably the thing to get read more

Spent look like much, it's a hole in the wall, but food is good! Long line and service is very slow. Meat is very tasty. Affordable and portion is more than enough for two. read more

I love this place in Miami's little Havana Nicaraguan food Good prices Good selection open late night Take out read more

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That Queso Frito is beyond reputable; it's noteworthy on so many different levels. Their dishes are heaping abundant portions poured into styrofoam containers suitable for indulgent meals and late night cravings alike. Man, they know how to make a solid Carne Asada served in all its juicy glory. The Gallo Pinto makes the ideal rice order yet I always prefer the white rice instead. Needless to say, this place is super legit in terms of quality compared with price. Where else does a $10 bill do you this good? Guzzle it down with a soda and you're set. It's right by the Marlins stadium and offers some of the best Nicaraguan food in the area. You won't walk out of here hungry or broke, that's for sure. Indulgent, hearty, savory, and economic...se la comieron! read more

meet was raw super undercooked was missing a fried cheese this is super unacceptable my daughter was eating the meat read more