Fritanga Monimbo Kendall

I haven't eaten here in over 15 years. I was living here when they first opened many many years ago. I was disappointed in the reviews but I'm glad I went. The food and service was fantastic. The carne asada was delicious with the gallopinto, platano and fried queso and the cacao. I know there's different owners but glad to see the food is still good.

Big portions and a lot of options. Their food is well done and fresh. My favorite is the Carne asada which looks and taste like a churrasco with the queso frito. Service and fast and well served. Price is reasonable for the amount of food you are getting. A plate of Carne asada with two big pieces, rice and beans and a side of platanos and additional queso frito comes out to $15 bucks. They have space for you to eat inside as well. And they offer coleslaw and salsa picante. I love coming in here the food never disappoints.

The food is absolutely delicious, freshly made and very filling! They give you a lot of food. To put things in perspective, I normally eat my wife’s leftovers when we go out to eat because I eat a lot. But, when we order from here, I have a hard time finishing the food. You can’t go wrong ordering from this place. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but you will thank me if you go here! Everything is delicious, but my go to is rice with beans, steak, fried cheese and fried plantains! You’re welcome.

I’ve been coming here for special meals for over 25 years! This place is a classic Miami institution. My favorite has always been the carne asada, rice and beans, ripe fried plantains and of course, the side of fried Nicaraguan white cheese. The decor is very “Latin America”—from the “telenovela” playing on the TV, so the old looking furnishing and decor (same as long as I can remember). But then again, people don’t come here for modern fancy decor—they come for food and ambiance that reminds them of Nicaragua (...or because the food is just darn good!). Portions are huge — I eat at least 2 meals out of one serving. For a couple bucks more, I get an extra strip of steak. They also stock Latin American sodas like Inca Cola and Jupiña. Parking can be crowded sometimes, so I like to drive in from Sunset Drive and park across from the bank ATM behind the restaurant. Expect lines if you arrive during dinner time 5-6pm. Totally worth it!!