Cerro Negro Restaurant

This is one of my favorite places to go for affordable Nicaraguan food. The service is always great, even when the restaurant is full. We tried two natural juices, passion fruit with orange and chia with tamarind. They’re both very good. The chia with tamarind was a bit sweeter. As an appetizer we ordered tostones with fried cheese and it was delicious. The tostones were crispy and fried cheese was warm and delicious. As an entre, we had the oxtail soup and chicken with meatball soup. The oxtail soup was delicious and it was a fair portion of vegetables and meat. The chicken and meatball soup was also delicious. We asked for no chicken and just meatball, and they brought it as request for no extra charge. Each soup order comes with rice and a tortilla. The rice alone is not the best but when you pour into the soup, it taste a lot better. I will continue to come to this restaurant as the food is always delicious.

This restaurant is a wonderful place to eat with very nice staff.The atmosphere is very cozy and homey.Would come again and recommend to anyone in the area.

One of the best nica restaurants miami has to offer, great food in a comfortable family setting. And the nacatamalles are delicious!

First time coming here though I’ve seen this place for many years. Very glad we decided to go in today. We did go during a busy hour but the wait wasn’t bad only 10 minutes. We were seated and our server was super nice. Food came quickly, very delicious and great price for the portion sizes. Will definitely be back again.

Our initial visit to the Cerro Negro restaurant was truly remarkable. The ambiance was delightful, the cuisine was exquisite, and the service provided by Jenny was exceptional. We look forward to returning soon.

I’ve been here before and I never had an issue with the food but rather the service. So the previous time I went I ordered a baby churrasco and it was really good. I just went last night and I was really craving churrasco for the past 3 days and unfortunately I still did not get to have it. I went to this restaurant thinking I would have the great same taste as my previous time but that’s not what happened. I ordered a regular churrasco well done. Well done does not mean BURNT. It just means the meat is brown on the inside fully cooked. They brought it to me medium rare. I know it’s not the servers fault but I asked her to kindly take it back and replace it with a baby churrasco. It did not look appealing. Mind you, I didn’t take a bite, I just cut it in half and from the cut I could see blood and redness. She said “baby churrasco is going to be the same piece of meat.” This “churrasco” wasn’t thin it was very thick and chewy looking and bulky. My dad just asked her to finish cooking it and to bring it back. Not only did she take a long time but she said “ aqui esta la carne” almost slamming it and walking away really quickly. I did not eat it. It came back burnt not well done. We quickly asked to give us containers and we just took the food home but unfortunately this is why we can’t go to restaurants that aren’t high end because they don’t care about the service or the quality of the food. Well done doesn’t mean burnt and baby churrasco should not be the same piece of meat as regular churrasco. The whole point of baby churrasco is less ounces and a thinner slice. I definitely will not be going back ever.

Visit on 07/11/25 Extremely Disappointed What a letdown! I’m almost certain the Gallo Pinto was reheated from the previous day, it lacked freshness completely. The white rice was awful; it tasted like it was made with the cheapest quality available. As for the service, it didn’t help the experience either. Our server placed the water and plate on the table with such force, it felt more like a slam than service. Overall, a really disappointing visit.

Love almost everything on the menu except for the home made sour cream and the barley drink because they put cinnamon. Natural juices are great too. Oxtail soup is home made and delicious. Love the fried cheese and the nacatamales (one of the better ones out there). Carne asada is actually flavorful unlike pinolandia restaurant which has switch to dry rub prior to grilling.

Small corner restaurant in a strip shopping center. We've been here a few times and always have been satisfied. Lunch specials run until 6:00pm. Great deal. Both my wife and I ordered the thin steak with caramelized onions, gallo pinto rice and beans, and fried plantains. Two glass of Chardonnay. Finish the dining experience with two shots of Cuban coffee. Highly recommend.

The food here is excellent, fairly priced, and well portioned. Unfortunately the service was all around awful. The hostess was very rude for reasons unknown. The waitress took forever to take our order and forgot items. Once we finally got our food, they didn't come to our table once even though our drinks were empty. In fairness, it was a busy Saturday morning, so maybe that was it. Unfortunately for this being my first experience the impression was not good. Aside from the poor service, the restaurant was nice, bathrooms were clean, and food was very good.

I like coming to this restaurant because the food is good. I usually have the oxtail soup and a dish called Vigoron which has cassava, cabbage and pork rinds. The place is usually busy so be patient. Ambience is sometimes loud and on other days is moderate. There is room for a large party (about 8-10),but go early to get the spaces.

I love that it's sit down place with real silverware. We are very used to fritangas with takeout boxes and plastic ware when we eat Nicaraguan cuisine. Food was DELICIOUS and lots of it. So flavorful!!! Wish we had them closer to where I live.

This restaurant sits in an unassuming storefront. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in an environment that is friendly and cozy. Don't let the casual accommodations fool you. The lights are dimmed, the air is cool and the music is soft and inviting. You would want to eat a meal here and just sit and chat over a cafecito or some other beverage. The food comes out in nice sized portions. I went for the namesake dish, the carne asada cereal negro, which was steak (medium), gallo pinto (Nicaraguan beans and rice), and tostones. They have other side dishes but those were my choices and they were good ones. Our server took excellent care of us and we will be going back.

I returned and this time I had the carne asada with gallopinto and maduros. It was delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection. For dessert, I had the pilloquinto which was good. It's a very wet cake on the bottom with a custard on top. The service was okay. We did have to ask for more water and when we ask for additional hot sauce, it was not brought to us. However, I would still return.

The food, plentiful, tasty, and surprisingly inexpensive. Comida típica Nicaragüense. The service fast and attentive. Ambiance is a combination of Cuban (it's Miami), and Nicaragua. Our waitress was Cuban, most of the guests Nicaraguan!

Good food and prices are very reasonable.service could be better and the ambiance is perfect. Busy at all times if the day but the food service is pretty fast.

come in at 10:27am at the entrance they was no welcome jenny say choose your seat, and we choose a seat, we order a sopa carne and a carne asada I told my wife to order a vigoron and we can try it together few things to drink, before my wife finish her soup Jenny arrived to the table to ask us if we wanted a to go, I told her NO was wear but I talk is just costumer service m, 3 minutes and 47 second after she arrived with the bill to pay and told us let me know if you want any desser. I usually give fear tips but on this case I will never comeback here .

Good food: Bandeja doesn't disappoint as it has a bit of different things to try. For three of us (moderate appetites) it was enough food. Dessert, Pio Quinto, is well-made here. This is a rum-soaked cake topped with custard. There are plenty of tables and stools in the bar area. The bar area has two TVs making it a good spot to watch a soccer/basketball/football game while you eat or snack on small bites.

The BEST Nicaraguan sit down restaurant in the area. Bar none. Good prices, great tastes, and all the options you can think of. There's ventanita service, if you're in a rush, and space to sit down and eat. You might have to wait for a table on a weekend afternoon, but I always choose to wait. It's worth it.

I have been coming here for years since it opened. That will no longer be the case. While eating soup at this location, I found a roach in my soup... I was disgusted. I've never ever again eat here again after this incident. Disgusting.

This used to be the best nica sit-down in Sweetwater... But last night we ordered a out 4 servicios: 1 carne asada with gallo pinto and maduros, 1 pubtelas de filete al jalapeño with gallo pinto and maduros, 1 carne desmenuzada (ropa vieja) with gallo pinto and tajadas, a bistec encebollado with white rice and tortillas and a baby churrasco with gallo pinto and fries and three fried cheeses. What happened? Did you change cooks? All of the steaks were not seasoned at all except for the bistec encebollado but it didn't have that Nica taste. The gallo pinto was burned underneath...so while eating it you would bite into burned pieces of rice and beans (see photo). The jalapeno sauce was thickened with corn starch and was shiny and gummy (NOT GOOD!) with no cream in sight. The cheese was ok but barely fried...very white. Please find another cool hopefully a Nica one that knows the taste cause I don't want to go to the pretentious Madroño down the street.

If you are craving Nicaraguan food , this is the place ! Located in southwest Miami . Small restaurant that usually is busy on the weekends . The prices are affordable and the size of the dishes are decent . Have been coming with my family for over 10 years and love it !

I ask for Sopa de Res, and the soup was acid, wear color and foam on top, I don't understand why the lead cook allowed that to get easy money, when customer deserve respect and protect them of any sickness. What about the owners, they don't care,happened to my wife and me two times, no more Cerro Negro

This is a pretty good lunch spot, for about $12 you can get a decent sized portion. Carne asada, plantain chips, rice and beans (Gallo pinto) as Nicaraguans call it. Food was good service is ok.

I've been coming to this place for as long as I can remember- most of my life, even before it became el Cerro Negro. It is a staple in the area and the Nicaraguan community. It has a ventanita "little window" where you can get your dose of coffee with a side of some tostada for breakfast. There's two schools on the other side of the street so you can hear that exact order from everyone at that time but during the rest of the day you can pick up your food from here as well instead of going inside. I've never been disappointed by any of the plates I've ordered but my favorite by far is the punta de filete en salsa jalapeña- it is mouth watering! I've recommended this place to a few people not from Miami and they have all loved it so if you're thinking about trying it out, don't think it about it twice just go :)

Great food and fast service. Food tasted fresh and homemade. Restaurant was clean. Overall good place for authentic Nicaraguan food.

La comida es súper buenas, pero la atención al cliente súper pésima una chica me atendido súper mal súper odiosa le pedí una soda ni si quiera me la llevo y se molestó mucho más por qué no le dejé propina, uno no llega a pedirles uno llega a consumirles deberían de ser más amable y cambiar el personal

Great food I love the flavors. I ordered a Carne Asada. The service was good no complaints there. Ambiance is also nice nothing to complain about.

We have been loyal customers for years. For the past year, every time we go the service is absolutely horrible. The girls work like they are upset to be there. We keep going back because we love the food even though they took off our favorite enchiladas from the menu and the portions of the food keep getting smaller and smaller. This past Monday we walked in with our service dog and our kids. The lady who greeted us told us the dog wasn't allowed. She send over another lady to ask me for her certificate. I told her by law she's not allowed to ask me. She insisted! We got up and left. We called and asked to speak to owner and a lady who claimed to be the manager answered and said she needs to see documents as well. She clearly doesn't know the law either! This was the icing on the cake for us to never go back. Do yourself a favor and go to Madroño Across the street on Flagler and 107ave. Food was amazing, service was on point, prices were cheaper. Our kids loved it more. We hadn't been to Madroño in years! The manager even asked if my dog wanted water .

I usually come here with my Nicaraguan family for breakfast or late lunch. They make good Nica food and service is a hit or miss depending on which waitress you get. My brother always get the special breakfast with carne asada along with the eggs and everything else the basic breakfast has. The rest of my families usually get the huevos rancheros or desayuno criollo that comes with beans or gallopinto, cheese, crema and tortilla. The other must get are the repochetas which it's tortilla with cheese, crema, and cabbage salad on top with some special sauce. YUMMY! I know heavy duty breakfast but trust me you won't be disappointed. The price for the food is fine and the place isn't too big or small. There is plenty of parking and service is quick. It's a fast-paced place, lot of people come in and out.

Good flavor, but I ordered to go, when I got home 3 pieces of vegetables, very disappointed. poor service Servicio malísimo, antes de llevar por favor chequear bien, esta gente son ladrones.

Love this place! I came here one afternoon for lunch with my coworkers; one of which who recommended we go there. Since I'd never been there, I couldn't appreciate the renovations that my coworker kept raving about but it was nice and spacious. We all ordered off of the lunch menu and my one coworker ordered a appetizer for the table which was like sample platter with fried cheese, beans and a bunch of other stuff. That was all delicious might I add. I ordered one of the lunch specials which was very generous in portion size. I even had some to take home for that evening. This place is definitely a hidden gem in Miami. I wonder how long this place has been around because I went to middle school right across the street and have been at my job for years and never heard about it. I've even frequented the Winn-Dixie there a few times. However now that I know, I will definitely add it to my rotation of restaurants.

Excellent and authentic food from Nicaragua! Highly recommend their meat dinners! I enjoyed Churasco and took out Carne Asada. Both are delicious and fairly priced. Plenty of variety for everyone to find a delicious meal. Delicious food served with a pleasant smile... will certainly be back again!

One of my favorite Nicaraguan restaurants in Miami. We had a big group of us and they were able to accommodate us away from everyone which was nice. I had the cerdo asado (grilled pork) with gallopinto (mixed rice and red beans), maduro (sweet plantains), and a side of queso frito(fried cheese) and it was all so delicious! Also tried the carne desmenusada (shredded beef) with white rice and it was perfectly seasonal and cooked! My husband tried the churrasco with white rice and beans and fried cheese and it was delicious and meat was cooked as he requested. Everything was tasty and great service considering we had a big group. Definitely recommend

Great food and coffee! I had the carne asada with gallo pinto and tajadas and queso frito with a really good cup of coffee. The prices are great for such abundant food.

One of my favorite spots while in Miami. I usually get the churrasco de pollo with gallo pinto, maduros and fried cheese. The food is always fresh and very delicious. Definitely a hidden gem.

One of my favorite Nicaraguan spots in Miami! I have been coming here for a few years and during covid we had been ordering take out and last week was our first time back in the restaurant and wow it looks amazing! They did some renovations and it looks much better. Definitely needed the upgrade. The food here soooo good! And the best thing is that their consistent. They never have a off day, every time you order whether its dine in or out, you wont be disappointed. Their Carne Asada is one of the best things on the menu, and their chimichurri is one of the best that I've had. Their Ropa Vieja is also perfect, great portion and soo flavorful. Thinking about it, makes me want to go back! And of course, you cannot forget to order the queso frito to whatever it is that you get, it is a must! The quality and the portions that you get here are amazing for the price and not to mention the flavor of the food.

Food is good and well priced, the only ridiculous things is that if you pay with a credit card they will charge you a fee. So you better bring cash so you can avoid paying the credit card FEE

I have been coming to Cerro Negro for many years now. And my stars are based on a compilation between the 5 stars food and 3 stars service. Their selection is ample and the prices are very affordable. The taste, quality and portions are on point. I'm glad I'm relatively close to them, good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Like I said, variety is offered. One thing that stands out for me here is their Milanesa Chicken. I have ordered this in many places and Lord knows I love to eat. Their size (see my picture) and the sauce the put in between the ham/cheese is worthy of getting repeatedly. I have and I will, unless when I'm cautious about those little things we love to heat (calories) Lunch menu is priced to come back. I ordered a grilled fish that was the size you love to get. Prices are close to $8 and they bring two sides and it includes soda. What are you waiting for? Tip: fried cheese was more than half of my plate and they bring two not so spicy sauce that if pour on it can get tastier. umm Service: Well I will keep it short not to impact the business, after all they are established for many years and servicing locals and making folks happy. I felt rushed, several times. Today for example as I was ordering, the server was pulling the menu from me. I had to order my appetizer out loud as he was walking away. I couldn't look at the menu longer for dessert. Usually other places ask if we prefer the appetizer first or with the food. I missed that. When the food was available, it was put on yhe corner of the table as the server continued walking. The guy in a hurry didn't comeback and ask if my food was good, not if I needed anything. Bill came, dropped and left. Someone else did come by and ask if I wanted more water or anything else since I stayed on my table (writing this review) Perhaps in other times of the day they are busier and therefore used to the rush but sadly the service is lower than their goods. I will be back, they deserve the customers.

First time I do take out instead of staying to eat, I ordered punta de filete jalapeña and the quality was poor for the price. I am very disappointed in the quality of the meat and gallopinto, the only reason I'm giving a 3 star is because the sauce was really good.

My favorite Nicaraguan restaurant in all of Miami, I have tried a lot of the menu items and have never been disappointed. I always try to make it there as early as possible specially on weekends as the restaurant gets very busy after 10:00 AM. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Florida.

Very good food and reasonably priced. Waiters are not the best and at times have an attitude.

This place is authentic and always perfect Nicaraguan Food. Service excellent both on site and catering. My work family loved this Xmas season catering for over 60 people.

TODAYI PAYED FOR A repollo SALAD And they gave half of the regular container. Everytime I order its something missing. food its really good but service not so good... several times that i ordered food to pick up for suanny my manager from advance america IN THE SAME PLAZA, and they always forger something sweet fried bananas, the salad or they gave me white rice instead of gallo pinto....

To start, bring your own roach spray; continue reading at your own discretion. Optimal parking and egress is limited for impaired guests, no signs of aid or assistance. Staff extremely polite but clearly overwhelmed, but that's to be understood as the amount of customers served will reflect on their wages. The environment is neat and organized, noise level is low, and seating is ample. Drinks are about par, none of the refreshments advertised as natural juices are in fact natural. Hen soup was prepared extremely well, temperature and appearance exceptional. Portion about average but left something to be desired. Rice cooked perfectly and tortillas seemed to be fresh. 2nd entree, rice & beans cooked, fantastically, eggs made to order were done as requested and the side order of churrasco steak, although cooked correctly lacked in flavor and a faint rancid tang savored your mouth after every bite! All said and done, after requesting water and satisfying the tab $80 for brunch will comfortably accommodate 2 adults. Solid 2.1/5 location. Patrons beware bring your own roach spray.

Visited for lunch on a Monday. Had the Carne Asada. Also had a side order of the fried cheese and a Cuban coffee after. It was very good. Great place for lunch and the service is good.

One of my favorite Nicaraguan restaurants. Being of Nicaraguan decent I am extra critical of the food, and this place does not disappoint. Located in a strip mall with ample parking, the storefront doesn't seem like much and the inside isn't fancy but the quality of the food along with the price is awesome. I recommend the traditional Carne Asada with Gallo Pinto or if you are a bit more adventurous the Punta de Filete en Salsa Jalapeña. A side of queso frito is a must. Come with family and friends you won't regret it!

Some of the best authentic Nicaraguan food in the 305 ! My husband and I both are from Nicaragua, so we know the good stuff. We have been skeptical on trying this place because it is always packed but they got us a table right away and a high chair for my baby. I ordered lomo de cerdo a la parilla with gallo pinto and maduro. My husband ordered churrasco con gallo pinto queso frito y tostones. We also got cacao and shared a maracuya con naranja to try it. It was fantastic. We ordered our baby frijoles líquido, since she still hasn't sprouted teeth. The frijoles were so tasty and mushed really really well. She loved them and felt apart of our lunch ! She is now passed out in a food coma :) overall I do recommend this place, the service is really nice and its a family oriented restaurant. My family and I will be coming back here. PS, we saw the server pass by with a plate of breakfast and we are thinking about coming here tomorrow morning. Its that good ! If you do go ahead and give this restaurant a shot, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it just as much and myself and my loved ones !

Went here for my grandfathers birthday. Let me tell you the food is delishhhhh! I recommend the breakfast or honestly anything. My grandpa had the soup and he almost licked the bowl. Great for families. The staff was super nice and quick. Its located in a shopping center fyi. This was my second time here and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely come back.

It was a busy night, so hopefully that explains why the food took so long. I ordered puntas de filete con salsa jalapeña. When the meat came out, it was not hot (more like room-temperature)...same thing happened to my family with their carne asada order. I didn't care too much but my dad sent it back to get reheated and they gladly did. Before my food, I had a quesillo appetizer (see pic) and it was sooo good! To drink, I had a cacao and it was also delicious!

This place makes me want to have elective surgery to attach a second stomach! True it wouldn't be as appealing as a Collagen Injection Treatment or Rhinoplasty, but this will be a functional as a cosmetic procedure can get. I think that SSIs (second stomach implants) are really going to take off. My top 4 reasons -- It's fashionable. Everyone will think you're so retro for bringing back the fanny-pack. They don't know it's your secret weapon for wrecking fraternity keg-stand records. Own the party. While everyone is accumulating gin blossoms, your second stomach will be an alcohol-processing factory. Digesting instead of digressing. Make $$$ on the competitive eating circuit. Save time. You'll be able to fit enough in your stomachs for the whole day. This is a lifesaver for deadlines and finals week. This is where "Cegro" comes in with portions fit for a World's Strongest Man contestant -- Moronga con Tortilla is a spicy and spiced mixture of rice and blood sausage. A true artisan product that combines the texture of Korean Sundae and the spiced flavor of English Black Pudding with distinctive Nicaraguan heat. Churrasco de Pollo is a massive charbroiled chicken breast served with just about everything including; rice, beans, fried sweet plantains, repollo (Nica coleslaw) and pico de gallo. Fried Cheese needs to be mentioned again because it's the best fried cheese I've had in my life (don't tell my mom). Piping hot, crispy on the outside and creamy, soft and salty in the middle. The following will not be going into my second stomach -- Fried Plantains should be thin sliced to allow them to caramelize. I'm not a fan of plantain chunks. Cacao con Leche is basically water and baseball clay. It has a mild chocolate flavor and disturbing grainy texture. Live music is usually a good thing. The one-man band was really shredding with all his balladas romanticas, but El Sol 95 was also playing in the background. My brain was confused by the unintentional Charlie Zaa vs. Marc Anthony mash-up. Shady service. I knew there was something wacky going on when my credit card receipt read .50 cents and the tip was about fifty times that. I signed it, left my tip in cash and went on my merry way... I had one cheek on my leather seat when my portly little waitress came charging out the front door like a rhino with rabies. I was about to put my other cheek in the car and drive home to sleep off my food coma, but my conscience intervened. On one shoulder was, Ashley Parker Angel, from Making the Band and the staple of pink iPods everywhere, O-Town. On the other shoulder was, Diablo Cody the former exotic dancer and writer of Jennifer's Body + Juno. Girls are suckers for a sensitive pretty boy with a name suitable for a female adult film star. Somehow Ashley just flicked his blond hair and serenaded his way into Diablo's heart, because I got out of the car. Oh how I regret that! I waited for an agonizing 20 minutes while I watched the server figure out how to refund my credit card and pay all over again... Damn you Ashley Angel and your Affliction patterned acoustic guitar!

I ordered a fish filet with Tipitapa sauce. It was a total disappointment. The fish filet was breaded and it was too hard to cut it with the knife. The plate was broken missing a good inch of the edge of the plate. I'm addition it was a sharp edge. My advise to potential customers is not to order the fish filet with Tipitapa sauce. I mention my disappointment to the server and she just said that the owner has been made aware of the broken plates but the owner said to continue using the plates if is only a little piece missing. I just shook my head. I would give this place one star

I've been consistently coming to Cerro Negro for a few months and I have to say the quality of the food is super good and has not dwindled. You can get a carne asada with two accompanying dishes for $10.89 for lunch and dinner. Trust me, you will be full. We usually take some for left overs. Their cafe con leches are pretty good too. This place is kind of a no frills short and tshirt kind of a place but definitely more upscale than a fritanga. Oh and they always bring your beer in an icey frosty delicious mug! Win!

Best Nicaraguan spot in town! Definitely order the Carne Asada. Portions are great for the price and don't forget to add queso frito to anything that you order. Careful this place is addicting! Love love their food! Very authentic, no other places food has come close.

Been going here since i was a kid. The service is slow, food is okay. This restaurant needs to hire more people. Waiters also usually talk to each other and forget to check on their table if they need anything. Need to make the place bigger since on busy days the wait is so slow.

Great food, good portions , clean , very spacious , also great parking area , the staff is distant, cold , rude . Would return for the food but not for the service. We stood at the door for 10 min Totally ignored , no greeting, finally a young lady asked how many , then she showed us a table till another young lady came and got our order , like zombies.

The food is very good but unfortunately they have the Worst service ever. It took 40 min to get a glass of water and a cup of coffee, the server's just run by you and dont even look your way. When the coffee finally came they took it before we could even finish serving ourselves and I couldn't even get a server to look our way!!!!. So sorry but I wouldn't recommend it.