Yambo

My visit to Yambo Restaurant was truly a highlight of my time in Miami, offering an experience that far surpassed even more expensive dining spots! From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt like a warm, close-knit community. There was a wonderful buzz of people laughing, talking, and genuinely enjoying themselves, creating an unmatched vibe that was incredibly inviting and authentic. It truly felt like a place where locals gather, and that added so much to its charm. The food at Yambo is simply outstanding. Every dish I tried was packed with authentic, vibrant flavors, tasting incredibly fresh and homemade. It’s clear they take immense pride in their cuisine. I was particularly impressed by the generous portions and the sheer deliciousness of everything. For the quality and taste, the value is incredible; we spent around $36 for our entire meal, and it was hands down the best food we had in Miami. It easily outshone places where we spent over $100. Beyond the food, the service was fantastic – attentive and friendly, making the dining experience even more pleasant. The convenience of their 24-hour pickup front is also a huge plus. Yambo isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience, almost like a little museum with so much to see. I would honestly come back to Miami just to eat at Yambo again. It's a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious, authentic food and an unbeatable community atmosphere. Highly, highly recommend!

We spent around $36 for all our food, and it was by far the best meal we had in Miami—better than the $100+ spots we tried. The atmosphere at Yambo Restaurant felt like a close-knit community, with people laughing, talking, and genuinely enjoying themselves. The food was flavorful and authentic, and the vibe was unmatched. I would come back to Miami just for Yambo. Highly recommend!

Multiple visits every time I am in the area. Comforting home made taste, good value. More of a serve yourself venue then seated and served. Locals line up at lunch. Selections of chicken, pork, beef, and veg. Food tastes flavourful and fresh made.

Food was nice. I really liked it.. good flavors, very artistic ambience. Portions are good and big. Food didn’t delay. Lovely place.

After a night riding in miami we stopped here to eat and it was delicious!!! There is so much to see that it’s like a little museum. Their pick up front is open 24 hours so convenient. Service was fantastic.

It was okay for Nicaraguan food. They charge $60 for an appetizer but only offer plastic cutlery. Also their cabbage salad had no flavor and they use purple cabbage, it looks like a pre mix.

I love Yambos. I am a Miami native been coming here for over 3 decades when plates were 7-8 bucks. Yesterday Sunday we made our usual stop when around the area. I was very disappointed with the service upfront . I always ask for French fries due to histamine issues and the lady upfront advice they weren’t any fries mind you I been coming here for 30 years and they never have them ready as they are always cooked when ordered . It was very annoying since first time in 30 years I get denied fries. Secondly when we received the slaw salad which is always on point it was not well seasoned it was missing vinegar ans salt when we asked the lady upfront (same lady that refused the fries) said that they stopped adding too much vinegar because of the many complaints … same salad that has us coming back for 30 decades … I feel it’s important for long time customers to give their reviews to management because sometimes an employee lack of customer service skills will cost u customers specially those that have been loyal to your business ..this is why I’m giving you 1 star … as I read some Of the other reviews and it seems most of the review is advising and complaining about the employees.

For Nicaraguans, this is the place to visit. The food was pretty solid although pretty limited as there were some items my family and I wanted, but they didn't have it like they used to when we last been there some years ago. The atmosphere was nice as it had lots of Nicaragua memorabilias from pictures, paintings, etc. The service was slow, but understood as there was only one person working the tables when we were there. So overall I had a solid time at the restaurant and may go back but not anytime soon.

In the search of delicious Nicaraguan cuisine I found this restaurant. I ordered online and the whole experience was wonderful. I ordered the Carne Asada, the nacatamal and sodas. I was impressed by the carne Asada dish, it was served with a generous amount of gallo pinto (rice&beans), plantains and fried cheese. All the sides complemented my dish very well and the food was amazing. The meat was tender and tasty. The packaging was excellent and everything arrived hot and perfect. I was wowed by the presentation, flavor, and also the fantastic food selection. I highly recommend this restaurant and also the nacatamal that was also SUPERdelicious!!! Fenomenal service provided for an online order.

We stopped by the other day for a quick lunch. It was pretty busy, but they bring your order quickly. We sat at our favorite table in the back. I love looking at all the artifacts on the wall. The service was friendly and quick. The food, carne con queso y coleslaw, was very good. We were able to park in front of Yambo.

Yambooooo; if you know, you know. The food is solid. I always get the exact same thing, the churrasco with the rice & peas, and the fried cheese. Of course with the side of pickled cabbage or whatever that is. The portions are HUGE, and this is coming from someone who eats a LOT. The place itself is cool and iconic. The food is always ready to be served. And they're open all the damn time. It's a super solid option when you're in the area and you're hungry.

One of my favorite place to order from. The carne asada was so flavorful and such a good portion. The rice is always perfect!!!! No matter what I get it's enough for two meals

As Miami visitors, it was our first time going to a fritanga! We were super hungry after a night out, but not many places were open late, so we were lucky to find this one. PARKING: Small lot but tons of open spots late at night. WHAT I ORDERED: We got two plates, one carne asada and one pollo frito. Accompanied by gallo pinto, yuca frita, queso frito, and maduro THE FOOD: This definitely hit the spot. The gallo pinto, maduro, and queso frito were pretty standard compared to what I've had in the past. The yuca frita was pretty solid and perfectly cooked. I think the pollo frito is something I would skip next time since it's something I'd rather have freshly fried. But the carne asada was AMAZING, very nicely seasoned and still juicy. SERVICE: We ordered to go at the window outside. Very straightforward and no frills but friendly and super fast. Note that they speak mostly Spanish here, which we spoke, but I'm sure you could also get by if you only speak English too. VIBES: There's seating inside if you dine in, and additional seating outside if you order to go. What caught our attention was the décor outside - super unique and we spent some time just looking at it! BOTTOM LINE: I'd come back. Good prices, good serving size, and open late.

Yambo has a special place in my heart always, much like many other fond memories of places that adorn their walls to the brim and seem to be one strong wind storm away from utter disaster. I had the pleasure of going to Yambo twice, once through the magical service of delivery and once in person when I found out how gaudy (in the best way possible) the interior looked through photos. Both times, I was surprised by the amount of food. I think that's my biggest takeaway from Yambo: no, you do not need two of anything, there is more than enough with one serving of it. The photo I uploaded way the first time I ordered, where my wonder got to the best of me and I figured my housemates would love to try some Nicaraguan cuisine, only to find out it was way more for all three of us than anticipated. The food itself was delicious--lengua (my favorite and most critical meat) was great and wasn't tough, naca tamales were delicious, queso frito was the only thing validating two orders of in terms of quantity, I could go on. If you want Yambo, I highly recommend it and hell, I'd say it'd good for dining in or ordering delivery (which is rare for many places). You'll get a great bargain for the amount of food you're going to order almost guaranteed and you'll be happy, content, and satisfied with what you get.

Everything was delicious, it's homemade food, made with love and high quality. If I ever go back to Miami I'll visit Tambo again.

My friends love coming here in the middle of the night. They serve big portions of food and their prices are reasonable. If you love chocolate milk, then order the cacao. That is fire!!! You will be hooked.

Yambo is the best authentic fritanga! It screams Miami vibes and is open super late. The portions are generous and the food tasty. Definitely a must try hidden gem!

After a visit to Miami Marlin ballpark - we walked down the street for some lunch and ended up Yambo's. It's a small place next to a convenience store and car wash ! It has a Nicaraguan menu - great to try something new ! Our group ordered their specialty plates with beef, chicken tacos, and cheese stuffed tacos. Most orders came with a rice/bean combo, some plantains, and freshly made "slaw" (cabbage and carrots thinly sliced). Service was great - place wasn't too busy and we had our own waitress. Prices were outstanding - food was good. Everyone agreed the food could use more spices, but overall good. If you want to try something different while in Miami - Yambo's Nicaraguan food is in Little Havana.

I came here for a midnight snack for the first time and I approve. The parking was easy since it was late at night and the line went by fast. The prices were decent. The food was good. There was lots of cool art around the small restaurant. We sat outside and it was nice.

A true old school Miami restaurant, Yambo has been around since 1983. I've been coming here since the early eighties, needless to say it's an important part of my childhood. Virtually unchanged since opening, although it has changed ownership throughout the years. The food is still tasty, even though the flavors have changed somewhat. They have remained one of the better fritangas in Miami, you should check them out.

I love ordering their carne asada. It'd juices, tender, and cooked to perfection. They also have good chicken tacos. Although I haven't dined at the restaurant, their take out is always good and they serve a lot of food. Overall good food, good service, interesting spot to visit with unique decor inside.

A few things are delicious, but most of them are average. Going with low expectations is recommended. Customer service is nonexistent. Try the rice (all of them) and get maduro. Great prices.

One of the most nica restaurants in Miami. Looks festive and the buying experience is cool Because on one side is the food and on the other are the drinks

This is another great Nicoya food spot in Miami open late and ready to feed your soul we went after enjoying some drinks in little Havana we got the carne asada gallo pinto and Chancho frito with queso frito there's outdoor seating along with indoor seating it's just that random spot that you wouldn't think is good, but it's really good. The ladies behind the counter, who serve you your food are very generous with the servings you will have all types of different crowds, the family, the friends strangers etc. they can be loud if they play the jukebox but this evening it wasn't that loud

Yambo has been a family favorite since that afternoon when I first stumbled on it. You have to see the yard - horses, roosters, Ruben Dario. It's great. Our lunch the other day was subpar - and ... they no longer have prices on the menu; surely a sign of inflation, but does that mean the prices can easily change? My husband adventured and ordered baho - steamed beef with yucca, boiled plantains, under a cover of coleslaw. It was ok, the plantains left something to be desire. I had the usual pollo asado. I was informed this was only pechuga (breast); I'm ok with that. I had two pounded slabs of what seemed to be grilled chicken breast with a huge (delicious) serving of gallo pinto and a side of boiled yucca - I should have said frito; the boiled also leaved much to be desired. The biggest problem ... Yambo now gives you flimsy plastic cutlery. I could not cut the chicken, nor the tough yucca. The waitress was busy behind the counter fixing her make-up and hair and did not pay attention to us. Yes, I'll have lunch another day when I can cut the food, but this was not what we had come to expect. Oh, Yambo is ready for Christmas, too - the decorations are really cute.

When I crave Nicaraguan food, I normally order from Madrono, El Novillo and in past years, Los Ranchos. Yambo is not an upscale restaurant like the ones I have mentioned, but their food is delicious and they serve so much that you can share one order for 2 people. I was very surprised to find their chicken wings to be so delicious, for sure, one of the best I have eaten. I ordered the pork with gallo pinto, maduros, roasted chicken, yucca, queso frito, for several people and everyone loved their food. In this picture I am missing my chicken and the chicken wings which they grabbed as soon as they delivered the food.

There I was after a long day and night in Miami , and I was starving! All the other supposed late night spots were closed because it was a Wednesday. After some searching on yelp I found this place and was excited for some carne asada and rice and beans. This place is as authentic as it gets. Not one person spoke english and there were no jabroni gringos in sight. A very friendly late night crowd all just hanging and enjoying the food! The friendly waitress brought me my meal , and it was spot on . Not saying its 5 star top tier food , but if you are looking for authentic this is it!

Omg !! Talk about delicious central American food , I tried 3 dishes and it was all so tasty good ! Carne asada with congri ,queso frito , HEAVEN !! I love all the decore , I could look for hours and see different things , friendly staff and people. Amazing exp !

Delicious food (including vegetarian options) in massive portions. Friendly staff and always interesting and entertaining decor. I love stopping by when visiting Miami!

One good thing this place has going is the late hours but the carne asada was bland and the Gallo pinto wasn't that great. It is not bad but there are better options when it comes to Fritangas in this area of Miami. Pricewise they are in par with the rest of the Fritangas so you are not saving more by coming here. I think if I have an option, I'll opt for somewhere else.

The food was great the carne asada, gallo pinto, queso frito, y maduros is what I ordered and it tasted great there's not much service but getting the beverages took a while. A lot of decor some things questionable and it was hard to tell what the theme was.

The best place to end your night after drinking & partying. Delicious home cooked meal. Gets packed but worth it.

Mid serv Fell off long ago but not bad at 3 am adter drinks and big munchie hit its a staple tho hope it can get better owners

I used to come to this restaurant for good latin food when my husband was working in Little Havana. I haven't been back since then. So, we decided to stop by again. They have hot cooked meals, and you can order and eat there outside. If you prefer a full service restaurant, you can go inside and sit down. I like sitting outside looking at their kitsch decor. There were many choices. I asked the lady at the counter what her suggestion was. She said that carne asada was good. Yes, she was right! I ordered carne asada with rice and beans, and yuca. The dish came with one fried cheese. It was plenty to eat with my husband. The steak was so flavorful and tasty. They gave us two big pieces. And we paid only $13 for a full plate. What a deal! I wish I live closer to this place!

Amazing food the carne asado with the fried cheese and the rice with salad a true miami staple

Amazing food and price!! Great for that late night snack/meal...especially if you!don't have anywhere else to go to.

I've been coming to Yambo for months now, since a friend of mine, recommended it to me and had me try some of their food in March. Last night I went there to go pick up an order of food that I had placed for a friend. There was an incident with one of the workers outside and the worker was very rude and very disrespectful. The worker was trying to tell me that I could not park my car outside of the restaurant or in front of the restaurant for too long and I needed to go ahead and either park on the other side or go figure out to move my car. The thing is that I'm trying to tell him that I was waiting for my order to be finished so therefore I can go inside of the restaurant and pick it up. When I went inside the restaurant to go ahead and asked the manager one of the servers who was behind the bar, who spoke a little bit of English, show me that the manager was not there. I tried to tell her what happened but she told me that she only spoke a little bit of English so when she bought the worker inside, so therefore, I can talk to him in a nice way confront him about the way how he talk to me and handle the situation. He came into the restaurant with the same attitude and disregarded whatever I had to say, and walked away. As I told the server , I have been coming here for months because I love the food and I love the establishment. It is also one of my favorite restaurants in Miami. Now because of that incident. I am not going to be coming back to that establishment and into that restaurant anymore.

I remember the night I first wondrously stumbled across Yambo. Now I probably don't quite remember the details of what exactly happened that night, because I'm sure it was lost in a cloud of rum 'n cokes, cigarettes, and whatever happens in the bathrooms at Space. But suddenly, staring into the abyss through the window of my Uber ride, there it was... Yambo. Brightly lit on the dark streets of Little Havana, Yambo stands outs like an Oasis in the Sahara desert. I knew this was no ordinary restaurant. This is a place where something magical happens. This is a place that carries the very soul of Little Havana. What was this place that has a line at 3AM? With the bass still thumping in my cranium from the nights activities, it was settled, I had to find out. "Yo Uber, drop me off right here" Suddenly, I'm staring into a window pathetically trying to speak spanish. It all happened so fast and I'm frantically trying to figure out what everything is, but I want to try everything. Is that a pancake? Or a Pastry? Is this a meat or a vegetable? Well there's only one way to find out, so I order everything on the menu. Every item on the menu is as though it was carefully crafted by experts in Nicaraguan cuisine. Masters of their craft, they deliver a breath taking experience unlike any other fritanga. Every bite is a tantalizing affair, alluring in complete fulfillment, but always left wanting more. Don't come here on a diet, no actually, do come here on a diet, as this is the perfect way to forget that calories are an actual thing. It's like every item is infuzed in butter, seeping through every pore and releases with every bite. After finishing my meal, and usually having plenty to take home, I release a few notches on my belt and get up to leave. Suddenly I felt sorry for the midtownies and brickellistas.. Imaging spending all of your time east of the 95? So if this is you, and your curiously wondering what happens over here on the mean streets of Little Havana, bookmark this location into your Google Maps. The next time you find yourself out late with good friends having had one too many gin 'n tonics, your inebriated self with thank you immensely.

I seen a nasty ass white roach crawling thru the chicharron and the grill and the roof is not clean at all the floor is full of leftover it's just nasty

The food is excellent but sometime they cancel the order.I know what happen with this restaurant, I love the nicaraguan food is a lot portion, the orange juice carrots is excellent , I hope they have better delivery.

Stopped here for lunch during a week day . The place was pretty much empty. They do not have lunch specials. I was surprised the menú does not have the prices . The food was ok, nothing special but it tastes good. Plenty of sides included and generous portions on general. The Gallo pinto far away from the good one and the yuca frita was kind of weird. Bathroom were clean but definitely need a deep cleaning. Service? Oh yea, they had a person who took my order and brought the food and the check. Next time I would rather try other small places in the area for lunch instead .

This place sucks. Pino landia es mejor. Yamba Looks really dirty. My friend took me here and it wasnt super busy but there was a group of 5 people in front of us. The lady dont direct customer traffic and theres no signs of where the line starts. The women working the night shift were really rude. They skip us and instead of apologizing they rather argue. You never disrespect a customer. I wanted to try some Nicaragua food. But i guess Nicaraguans are not nice people. They didnt even look happy to see us and much less happy to be working there. If the person is not happy with the job then how will the food taste. We went to pino landia instead and the restaurant was way cleaner. The people working there were extremely friendly and fast.

The family and I went for Father's Day and the experience wasn't great. The food isn't authentic and are cutting corners, tacos without the cooked salad that does on top, refrigerator cold salpicón. The menu don't have prices, pinol , the most traditional drink isn't on the menu. The decorations are 50% Nicaraguan, and the rest is Mexican, Cuban and other countries. If you're looking to have authentic Nicaraguan experience, this isn't the place.

This place is one of my favorite local eats in miami! They are open 24/7 and the food is on point. I love their carne asada, it is my go to every time I come here. They also have a verity of different juices to choose from and they have a cocoa milk drink. It is my favorite drink. They also offer dessert if you have a sweet tooth. I love this place and they also deliver all night and day.

Food good enough to make you cry tears of joy. This place is the best, try the empanadas! The ambiance is perfect anytime of day.

Have been going here for years and the food has been pretty good, carne asada was tender and juicy and the prices were fair and would be on the menu. But yesterday we went with my family for lunch and there were no prices on the menu, people around us were complaining with the server about the hidden prices and service and the food was mediocre. The carne asada portions were smaller than before and we were given plastic utensils and could barely cut the meat. We had to fight the server to show us where the prices for the total came from because it looks like they made it up and the server said they had a mandatory 18% service fee. Would not recommend coming here and sadly we will not be coming back. What a shame! Use to be good.

WOWZA. We were on our way home from attempting to go to another restaurant that was closed when we passed by this place. You really can't miss the bright colors and bright lights. We did a quick search online and found that this place was Nicaraguan, which we have never tried before and decided to give it a shot. There is a parking lot located right in front of the restaurant and a large outdoor seating area. There are two windows to order from; one for food and one for drinks. They accept both cash and card, but if your paying with a card there is a minimum order of $10. There is a large display of food options you can chose from. I ordered the carne asada with plantains, fried cheese and gallo pinto. My husband ordered pork and yuca. Both orders came with a salad and spicy vinegar base sauce (which I LOVED). Our meals were so good, we will definitely be back for more. The carne asada was incredible and we will be back for more!

One of my favorite places in the area!! Good portions for a low price and it's soooooo good

The food was great and the environment was awesome I really enjoyed the food, fresh and delicious

Yambo is a Little Havana institution; I think it's been around since the 90s when I was in High School. I'd always been meaning to go, but between #miami and their smallish parking lot I just hadn't. Stuck at home tonight's with some work I brought, I saw them on UberEats and decided to order. Yo amo las vacas, termino medio..is Spanish for "I love cows, medium well" Nicaraguan restaurants are known for their meat and I'm an unrepentant meatatarian. My main course last night was their Carne Asada, the Nicaraguan version of Churrasco. Compared to the more traditional Argentinian version; this has a smokier flavor and was a touch drier but still delicious. The steak took up almost all of my plate, and I'm not complaining! Sides were gallo pinto (red beans & rice, compared to the Cuban Moros with black beans instead) and fried white cheese. Please get this, it is delicious and with just the perfect amount of grease. Sweet plantains came with my order, and I also ordered a side of what the Uber menu described as green plantains. However, these were just mariquitas and not actual tostones. For dessert (of course), I ordered their Pio Quinto. Ironically named for a pope, this has a cake base with a custard top, cinnamon sprinkling and a NICE bath of rum. You taste and you feel a minor buzz. This was garnished with a cherry and it was good.

My friend has been getting me to try more of the local Latin spots. This Nicaraguan spot was a real surprise. This is a very casual spot more of a grab and go in my opinion. The amount of food that you get for the price is the real winner here. The food is really satisfying and tastes authentic. It taste like chipotles better original version if that makes sense. So yum ! Will come back again. The pictures don't do the taste justice tho !

A late night staple in Miami. If your hungry and it's about 2am or 4am you can get a full course meal here. My favorite is the gallo pinto, carne asada with the queso frito (which is rice with red beans, grilled steak and fried cheese). They can easily get you in and out pretty quickly if there isn't a long line.

The food was fantastic! We ordered the carne asada plates, and it was so much food! As for price, 2 plates, and 2 drinks are out to $22. The carne asada was juicy, well flavored, and the salsa that came with it was perfect. It definitely worth checking out!

I ordered chicken tacos - they came. They were warm - but the food tasted Rotten. the chicken had gone bad, BEYOND ROTTEN. I almost threw up. Will never order from here again. Disgusting. Need to be shut down for serving ROTTING MEAT.

I love Yambo. I've been going there with my family ever since I was a little girl since the food is so good. The other day I went with my boyfriend at 4am and as we were eating outside since it was too late to eat inside..... I look down because i felt something at my foot and it was a HUGE rat at my foot smelling my feet. As I got up screaming the workers there did nothing or even seem to care.

Pros: Open late at night, great cultural spot that should be visited by all. Food is delicious. Large servings and they give you a nice side of slaw with each order. Cons: Limited healthy options, most foods are fried.

Classic Miami staple. Open 24/7. Cash only. Delicious. Try the carne asada and the fried plantains