On our last afternoon in Miami we searched for a Puerto Rican restaurant and thankfully stumbled…read moreacross this establishment. It's not a very large location. It's a hole in the wall. We found that it was the 1st Puerto Rican restaurant established in Miami in 1974. So it's been around 52 years and survived covid shut downs. Says a lot about how much the community loves it too. The service was great. The server was able to easily answer any questions about the menu. The food came out from the kitchen quickly and we started to feast. We ordered the Beef Alcapurias(fried masa). It's was great. My spouse who doesn't eat a variety of foods tried it and absolutely loved it. My sister ordered theGrilled Pork with Aroz con Gondules & a Pastele. My spouse had the Aroz con Gondules. I ordered the Chicharones de Pollo & Aroz con Gondules(double side). The portions were generous and delicious. I was even able to order a Pastele to go and eat it later with one of my sides of rice. We couldn't believe how affordable the lunch was when the bill came. We were all pleasantly surprised with the experience. And highly recommend this establishment if you are looking for an authentic Puerto Rican meal. We can't wait to go back for more!

Good food good service. Nice ambiance definitely coming back. They do have outdoor sitting.read more

Absolutely love getting carne asada with gallo pinto, queso frito, tortilla, and maduros here. You…read moreneed to try that with some chile and get either a soda, Milca, or cacao. You can never go wrong with that. It can get packed around lunchtime, but it's worth the wait. I love how it reminds me of my grandmas house and feels like Nicaragua too!

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.

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.

We got to our Airbnb very late and this place was still open and serving food at midnight. The…read moreinside is very cool like a museum/collection of Nicaragua culture. I ordered the carne asada as that's what they suggested and it was delicious. I got the fried cheese, plantains and gallo pinto (rice with beans) with it as the server suggested and everything was great. My husband got chicken tacos they were yummy but more like what I know as taquitos, rolled up like an egg roll. They had a cute patio area too, and the staff were friendly.

Fireeee Peruvian food cooked up fresh on the spot. Lomo Saltado Tequeños are a must. Although I…read morewouldn't consider them tequeños. More like a taquito. But, it is an amazing bite. The jalea sandwich is delicious as well. You can truly taste the freshness in the proteins. However, the bun wasn't too fresh. Tasted like it was defrosted. The pork chaufa buns were another incredible bite. Definitely worth the stop.

Very solid Peruvian food truck. Small-ish menu, with a mix of regular Peruvian dishes and chifa…read more Staff is super friendly, prices are decent, and the food is excellent. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in Brickell.

If you are a food enthusiast and love the nitty gritty spots , this one is in a rough area of Miami…read more"locals only" type area but definitely come and try the CarneFrita with FrenhFries (papas) and fried cheese ( queso frito ) and thank me later add salt to your liking and the sauces and take it to go from the food truck window ! This spot is so good I've been in love ever since I tried it such a simple yet amazing dish .great for late nite eats bacause they are open from 6pm-6am @hungrybeardbelly approved

I'll start by saying that I am a foodie and I love trying new type of cuisine…read moreWhile visiting my in laws my husband decided to take me here to try a chimi The ground beef was dry and tasteless! The fried cheese was all clumped together like they let it fry too long Ehhhh it's not bad if you're drunk but sober? Idk ‍

Usually this little mom and pops gem is great when I go with my Cuban friend and her dad. Yesterday…read moreI went with my struggle Spanish...ands unfortunately I received a struggle meal. I ordered the chicken leg plate. It comes with chicken, rice, plantains and black beans. Nothing was hot. My chicken was dry. I was slightly embarrassed for bringing someone here after talking it up. Hopefully this is a one off.

This is Calle Ocho's closest restaurant to authentic Cuban food at solid prices. The fact that it's…read moresituated inside a small supermarket just makes it even better, because you know all the ingredients are fresh. The open kitchen also allows you to watch them prepare your food. They have a couple high tops, a counter, and a couple tables alongside the store aisle. They have ready made dishes that are the specials of the day and also have dishes that they'll make to order. Each day they have specials that run from $8-$20 that include rice, and two sides. I hade the pechuga de pollo which was made on the spot for $10 and was huge. Definitely had leftovers for the next day. The yuca al mojo was delicious. The service is a little hit or miss depending on the waitress you get and time of day. But overall they are pleasant.

I was reluctant about visiting this place. It's at least a 15 minute drive from Calle Ocho so not…read morereally in the touristy area of Miami. But we had a little bit of time so decided to check it out. We arrived a few minutes after they opened and were greeted by a sweet older lady. We placed our order in, one thing about I've noticed about Cubans is that they're so laid back. Not only are they lad back, but they're also not very punctual. They cook hadn't arrived yet when we placed our order. My wife ordered their Original Frita and I ordered my with a fried egg. Both were delicious, and now they don't take that long to cook, but did notice there was a slight delay because of the late arriving cook. It was all good thought. It allowed me to sip and enjoy my cafe con leche while the fritas were being made. I did also order a Batido de Mamet to go and it was very delicious. Definitely one of my favorite fruits. I can definitely see myself returning if I'm in the area but not exactly sure I would make the trip way out here anytime soon.

My wife and I stopped at El Mago de las Fritas for the first time while passing through the Miami…read morearea and decided to grab lunch before heading back home to Boca Raton. Parking was a bit tight with only a few spaces available, but once we stepped inside, the experience more than made up for it. We were greeted by Juli, who also served us, and she immediately set the tone for a great visit. She was patient, welcoming, and took her time walking us through the menu--explaining each dish, how it's prepared, and what makes everything unique. Her commitment to customer satisfaction truly stood out. She mentioned that every item on the menu is made in‑house, and it absolutely shows. Management should know what an asset they have in her. My wife ordered the Mago BLT Frita, beans (similar to refried), and a side of three croquetas--and she couldn't stop talking about how incredible everything tasted. I went with the Frita Tradicional and the pea soup of the day. We had never tried a Frita before and honestly didn't even know what to expect, but everything was delicious. The pea soup and the croquetas were real standouts--a perfect example of why in‑house preparation makes such a difference. Since we're not from the area, we weren't sure where to go for lunch, and we truly lucked out choosing El Mago de las Fritas--and having Juli as our server. Thank you, Juli. As the website proudly says, "Making Magic for Over 35 Years," and our visit proved it.

Ordered the fish & shrimp plate (came with rice and sweet plantains "maduros") and the next day…read moreordered the Zambo burger (fries included) Not kidding when I say that fish & shrimp platter was diviiiine. Tasty and well portioned. The burger surprised me with its gourmet quality. Satisfying soda options like Jarritos & Colombiana. Max wait time was 12 mins for the food. Can't wait to order again!

I went there on a whim, but I was surprised about how flexible they were with the menu I was mad…read moreSalazar had in a while. If you want something quick, but fresh... This is a good suggestion, as everything comes up in about 10 minutes. Skip the junk food!!