Legendary Fritanga Spot. The place is buzzing as soon as you walk in. The grilled steak is cooked…read moreto perfection. You have to order the Gallo Pinto rice and the Queso Frito (Fried Cheese). The portions are so generous that one plate is easily two meals.

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!

One of my absolute favorite places to eat! The food is always fresh and the flavor is consistently…read moreon point! Haven't had an item on the menu that I haven't liked. The service is awesome. The staff is very attentive. The atmosphere is also great! You can dress up or be a bit more casual. Good energy and you can actually enjoy having a conversation while having dinner.

You want Nicaraguan food, with great service? This is the place. The servers are so attentive and…read morethe ambiance is family oriented. No pictures of food because I was starving and the food..... Chefs kiss!!!

Real Nicaraguan cuisine. We ordered the carne asada with gallo pinto, fried cheese and plantains…read more Every bite of the meat was delicious, they have other savory dishes and served very generous portions. I have been returning many times and the food is always delicious. The staff is welcoming and hospitable and they keep the store very tidy and clean at all times. Definitely recommended. Ps. You can also find freshly made tortillas, cacao and nacatamales.

My husband picked up food from here to eat at home. I didn't go inside so can't comment on the…read moreambiance or service but the food was fantastic!!! The gallopinto was great, queso frito was a 10/10. The highlight were the carne desmechada and churrasco. Absolutely flavorful and perfectly cooked! The tortillas are a bit too thick for my liking, but that is how Nicaraguan tortillas are. Overall food was a solid 10/10!

Pinolandia is a South Florida staple…read more This is a chain Nicaraguan restaurant and this location; like all the others, is located in a shopping center with other restaurants right off of University & Pines Blvd. We did not have to wait long because we arrived at a good time, but everyone was waiting for their carne asada to be freshly prepared. I stopped by here with my cousin and her friend and we all ordered the same meal. Carne asada (steak), rice & beans, fried cheese & maduros (sweet plantains). I also ordered an extra cheese to eat with the rest of my food because I had so much left over and a large freshly squeezed passionfruit juice. My cousin's friend ordered a chia and tamarind juice which was also delicious. The staff here were nice. This restaurant is very casual and the food is served behind a counter similar to Cava and Chipotle but there is not much seating available so the restaurant gets pretty full. I would recommend ordering the food to go if you're not in a rush. Overall a good experience and I will definitely be back to Pinolandia

Absolutely love this place. The portions are HUGE and the steak is always cooked perfectly and…read moreflavorful. They're always so nice and they move pretty quickly. $16 for a huge plate of steak with rice and plátano is an amazing deal, and when I'm real hungry I come here everytime

If I don't go to Madrono for my Nica food then you find me here making the line! Love…read moreTheir food and prices are good especially with all the food they give you. Parking is crazy, but worth the drive and inconvenience!

Their carne adage was nicely grilled and flavorful. All other food was about on par with your…read moretypical fritanga. Service was good and quick. There are long lines but they move fast.

I was genuinely surprised I loved the Spotted Gallo so much, because I'm usually not one to eat at…read morea 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!

Phenomenal food! We always look for good Nicaraguan food when visiting South Florida, and this…read moreplace 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.

What a delicious welcome to Miami. On our first night, we adventured into locals territory to have…read morea hearty Nicaraguan dinner for our tired travel day selves. Javier was an amazing host and gave us the devoted attention he would have as if we were Guests in his home. For the five of us weary travelers we ordered: Two orders of the Parrillada Guayacan Queso Frito Yucca Frita Chanchito Frito Avocado Ensalada Many rounds of Toña and Flor de Caña Hubs is a proud Nicaraguan and he said this meal took him back home. Had a very memorable time and everyone still reminisces about this experience to this day. Gracias Javier!

Someone recommended I tried this place and I'm super glad I took his advice…read more The atmosphere was super welcoming with the staff who were amazing, the music selection was on point. The food was great and the prices were reasonable. Please don't leave without trying the queso frito! I'll definitely be back when visiting Miami again.

I'm not even going to lie--if you haven't been here yet and you're in the area, you definitely need…read moreto try Fritanga. It's located in the same plaza as AT&T in North Miami, and it's absolutely worth it. I pretty much order the same thing every time, and the steak is so good you don't even need the chimichurri sauce they give you (and that's saying a lot). I also tried the carrot and orange juice, and it was unbelievably amazing--fresh, refreshing, and the perfect addition to the meal. This is actually one of my go-to spots when I'm in a hurry and need to grab lunch to take back to the office. Just a heads up--there isn't much seating inside, so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go kind of place. If you're nearby and craving something satisfying, this spot is a must-try!

Amazing atmosphere! The staff was so sweet and welcoming. It was my first time there, and they were…read moremore than happy to explain everything to me and answer my questions. The food was so fresh and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be coming back!

Friendly, local atmosphere with great music! They have a jukebox so you can get the music you like!…read morePortions are big! Enjoyed the fish and pupusa. The enchilada and the soup was amazing! Liked that they had complimentary picked jalapeños. We didn't speak spanish but the staff was friendly and helpful! If you want to get something less touristy, this is your place!

Another delicious dinner for a fair price. I love the…read moredecor, it feels like I'm in another country. We had reservations for 7pm on a Saturday night and it was a good thing because the place was packed and there was a line waiting. We were shown to our table next the the pretty fountain and were immediately taking our drink orders. Appetizers: the medium sampler platter is plenty for 4 adults and we had some leftovers. I love the fried cheese, riblets, taquitos and chorizo. I'd be happy to order this as my main meal honestly. Entree: baby churrasco, which is the perfect size but I could only eat half since the appetizer, yummy bread, salad and the sides of rice and beans and platanitos and mariquitas filled me up. Everything delicious including the trio of yummy condiments. Only ding was my drink. I ordered a very dry martini but got a dirty. Oh well. Otherwise everything was nice. Service was attentive if a bit slow but our server couldn't crack a smile for nothing. We tried. He must've been having a bad day. Also, I couldn't check in. There was no internet service. I've been here plenty but this was the first time I couldn't connect. I still got my pics though. I recommend if you are craving an ok churrasco on the cheap. $27.99 including sides, salad and bread is still a great price in 2026.

There's quality that often goes unmentioned with familiarity and consistency that applies to this…read morerestaurant and sometimes goes overlooked for what is new and up-to-date, but often sometimes proves to be a flash in the pan. Before I continue, I must acknowledge my own bias that I have been coming here for decades and many of the dearest celebrations that have been held by friends and family who grew up in this neighborhood took place here; certain family traditions are special. Guests are treated to this Nicaragua restaurant fair with Spanish influence and I have been happy to be coming here for what I can only approximate to be three decades. I also acknowledge that we are familiar faces since money talks and repeat business holds more weight. It's because of that that my family continues to opt to come here. Dinner wouldn't be dinner without an order of fried cheese and a nice Big Daddy Churrrasco steak. We were helped by Frank and German/Hernan and receded and treated kindly and welcoming despite arriving at 9 o'clock on an evening where the restaurant closes at 9:30 PM. Service was top-notch from the entirety of the staff team from the bus to the back way to the head server. I ordered my steak medium, and I am pleasantly surprised to report to the YELP community that arrived exactly as I hold for which is something that a lot of restaurants miss and air on the side of caution by sending it out medium well. I'm not a steak snob or a steak foodie or a steak of fish I'm just a guy who can tell the difference between medium and medium and well and I'm glad that they followed through accurately. The interior feels like an outside Hacienda and there's something comforting about that to me something nice and different in a place where everything has to be chic. I'm just a guy who likes to eat good food and be treated well. Had a nice price point with people I care about this case my immediate family so that's why I'm giving this place five stars. I think it's worth checking out if you're interested.