Fritanga Monimbo Kendall

Nicaraguan restaurant · Westwood Lake

Fritanga Monimbo Kendall

Nicaraguan restaurant · Westwood Lake

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7173 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183

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Nicaraguan classics like carne asada, plantains, gallo pinto  

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7173 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183 Get directions

fritanga.com
@fritangamonimbo

$10–20 · Menu

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7173 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183 Get directions

+1 305 598 9040
fritanga.com
@fritangamonimbo

$10–20 · Menu

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The 15 Best Restaurants In Kendall

"Fritanga Monimbo is not just the best option outside Little Havana or Sweetwater (the fritanga epicenters of Dade County). No, saying that would downplay how good Fritanga Monimbo is in its own right. They make solid versions of not only grilled skirt steak and queso frito—but also braised lengua in tomato sauce and fresco de chia. Like most fritangas, this is a very casual spot with some indoor seating, but most people stick to takeout." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

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The 15 Best Nicaraguan Restaurants In Miami

"Kendall isn’t the first place that comes to mind when most Miamians think of where to find the best Nicaraguan food—unless you've been to Fritanga Monimbo. Fritanga Monimbo always delivers everything we want when we're in a Nicaraguan mood, and it has become one of the go-to fritangas for residents of this huge swath of unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Besides serving well-executed grilled meats and refreshing drinks, this place also specializes in some harder-to-find specialties, including a braised tongue that is as tender as filet mignon." - carlos c olaechea, virginia otazo

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Fritanga Monimbo Review - Kendall - Miami - The Infatuation

"Kendall isn’t the first place that comes to mind when most Miamians think of where to find the best Nicaraguan food. However, my first taste actually happened at this Kendall fritanga over 20 years ago. The flavors of the food here - chargrilled carne asada, delicately seasoned gallo pinto, and caramelized nuggets of sweet plantain - compelled me to learn as much as I could about Nicaraguan cuisine. Fritanga Monimbo continues to deliver to this day, and it has become one of the go-to fritangas for residents of this huge swath of unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Besides serving well executed grilled meats and refreshing drinks, this place also specializes in some harder-to-find specialties, including a braised tongue that is as tender as filet mignon." - Carlos C Olaechea

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18 Iconic Hispanic Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation

"Another very important export of Nicaraguan cuisine is the fritanga, the country’s answer to fast food. These casual cafeteria-style restaurants offer homemade Nicaraguan food to-go. The experience is simple. You wait in line (there’s always a line), pick your food, and they pile it high inside a styrofoam container. But more than that, they offer community hubs for Nicaraguans to see and interact with other Nicaraguans. Not only has Fritanga Monimbo been around for decades, but it has two locations in West Kendall, the second most important hub for Nicaraguans after Sweetwater. You can’t go wrong with the classics here: churrasco, gallo pinto, maduros, queso frito, and tortillas. But they also have unique items that other spots don’t, such as baho (beef brisket cooked in banana leaves) on the weekends and nacatamales." - Mandy Baca

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gt3. red g

Google
Small neighborhood place. The food is good, typical, and decently priced. Get in line as soon as you walk in, it tends to get long. Staff is friendly and work quickly to get the line going. The quality is ok, tasty, just not gourmet. The seating is had booths, outdated. So it's best to-go.

Kassandra Jimenez

Google
I used to come here for local fritanga because it was reasonably priced, but after today, I won’t be returning. I’ve never experienced a situation where a restaurant employee questioned my order — asking why I was choosing certain items, commenting on the portion size, or implying it wouldn’t be enough to satisfy me. Frankly, that’s not their place. I come in, order, and pay. That should be the end of it. To make matters worse, the service was extremely slow. While I was waiting, a man possibly another customer or staff made an unnecessary comment about my order, saying I was already “full of carbs” for choosing tajadas con queso. Instead of stepping in or focusing on my service, the employee continued to question my order as well. It was unprofessional and honestly uncomfortable. I hope the owner or manager sees this and takes the time to speak with their staff about customer service and basic respect.

Rob

Google
Food was tasty and they give you large portions. Serving staff was polite and provided fast service. We had the Carne asada and nacatamal. I would return.

JOHN P

Google
Hello owners we are in 2024 and still has not been any resolution for the PLANTAINS to look like you use to have them. The ones you sell now come with the outside crust and BURNED. Pick a better vender to buy the ones you use to sell like the picture. please fix this and I will give you back your FIVE stars you have been for the past 18 years as I’ve been a customer. YOUR ladies are amazing with great customer service always.

Jus Jess

Google
The food is good but the service is so poor. It's not worth spending 30 min eating a good meal when the service lives in your memory for longer. Going there and asking questions feels like you're bothering them. It's like you need to beg for them to service you. And they won't even look at you so you're not sure their listening. Last time I left without buying anything and just went to palacio de los jugos. I just wanted tajadas but the woman in the front with the little waist was rude and wasnt acknowledging me. Thankfully other fritangas exist.

Xavier F

Google
Pinnacle of Nicaraguan food in SFL. Love coming here anytime I visit my hometown. The food is always hot and delicious with generous portions. You won't be disappointed.

Ashley Cover

Google
Wow. This is probably the best fritanga I’ve ever had. The chicken was perfectly seasoned all the way through and very tender. God bless the chef 🙏🏽

Gabriel Nick

Google
Walked in with my mom and we had to wait a few minutes to get served when the workers weren’t doing anything and my mom had to ask to be attended. Then we left and my mom ate in the car and I went back inside to order food for my self and the same thing. Workers talking instead of attending me and i had to interrupt their conversation so they can attend me when 2 of the workers saw i was waiting to order and they continued talking instead of saying “look there’s a customer waiting” On top of it they’re rude and the service is terrible. Hire better employees.