Fritanga La Nueva
If you're ever in Orlando and craving authentic Nicaraguan food, Fritanga La Nueva is the spot you don’t want to miss. Located at 1 S Semoran Blvd, this cozy little restaurant serves up a taste of Nicaragua with some of the most flavorful dishes you'll find outside of Central America.
One of the stars of the menu is their Carne Asada—a perfectly grilled steak that’s tender and packed with smoky flavor. It pairs beautifully with their traditional sides like Leche Agria Con Gallo Pinto, a delicious mix of sour cream and rice and beans, a true Nicaraguan staple. If you’re in the mood for something crispy, their Queso Frito (fried cheese) is a must-try—crispy on the outside and soft and melty on the inside.
For a more filling dish, consider trying the Nacatamales, a flavorful tamale stuffed with pork, vegetables, and rice, wrapped in a banana leaf. Or, go for the Vigoron, a traditional Nicaraguan dish featuring crispy pork with a fresh, tangy cabbage slaw and plantains.
What really sets Fritanga La Nueva apart is the vibrant atmosphere. The staff is friendly, and the decor gives off a casual, welcoming vibe that makes you feel like you’re dining with family. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or enjoying a meal with friends, the experience is always warm and inviting.
If you're looking for a taste of Nicaraguan comfort food in Orlando, Fritanga La Nueva is the place to be. With an extensive menu full of rich flavors and heartwarming dishes, you’ll be coming back for more in no time. So, next time you're near Semoran Blvd, be sure to drop by and discover your new favorite dish!
Reviews
The food is one of the best I've tried, since I lived in Miami. For it to be the only Fritanga in Orlando, the service is like being back in Miami, and enjoying my roots. The restaurant is super clean, and well maintained.
Coming from Los Angeles and my family culture is Nicaraguense I feel so much at home coming here. It's been a long search looking for something that describes home. After speaking to another Nicaraguan in Kissimmee he recommended me this place. I FREAKING LOVE IT! Reminds me so much of my mother's country. Nicaragua Managua. I had shredded beef which was soft and tender. Full of flavor. I also had chancho pollo (fried chicken). Gallo Pinto : black beans and white rice mixed together & of course platano maduro!! Seriously, I am in heaven. I wanted to buy more food but I have to pace myself. This place is only 12 mins away from where I live and I promised myself to go back and try other things on the menu like the Salpicon. Anyone who is interested in eating Nicaraguan food this is the place to go. From one Nicaraguan to another.... Salud!
One word: SABOR! (Flavor) Eating here makes me want to visit Nicaragua. I think they have the best roasted chicken in town! I also love their carne asada. So much so, that now if I go to a steak house and spend $30+ on a steak, I'm so disappointed because I know I could get the most flavorful carne asada at Fritanga La Nueva for half the price! The portions here are big. I usually can make two meals out of it. I absolutely love their soups too. Sometimes it's chicken, sometimes beef, and they put everything from potatoes, carrots, corn, and some other root vegetables that I'm not even familiar with but that are all so delicious. You get it with a side, and I highly recommend getting their homemade tortillas! If I'm feeling under the weather at all, this is my go to place for soup. I wish I knew how to cook like they do! The darker rice they have is gallo pinto, or they have white rice with black beans (arroz blanco con gandules). I usually get maduros as my side, but the fried cheese (Queso frito) and plantain chips (tajadas) are also favorites. Pretty much any pork or beef dish they have is delicious! I usually just point to whatever looks the freshest and I'm never disappointed. They offer you a salad with it which I usually pass on, it's more of a local in the know flavor I think. I always get their hot sauce (picante) with my carne asada. It's chopped peppers and onions with a vinegar style sauce and it's so good, they even sell it on its own. This place is actually a sister restaurant to Areperia La Nueva, which has Venezuelan style arepas and other food and is open late. They're both located in a shopping plaza off of Semoran right between Colonial and the 408, near a marathon gas station. Pro tip: the parking lot of the shopping plaza has a fresh coconut truck that will cut them open and stick a straw in them for you! Best electrolyte ever. & they also have sold fresh sugar cane on occasion! But if you're looking for something sweet at Fritanga La Nueva, try the rice pudding (arroz con leche)! You may not speak Spanish but that's ok just walk in point to what you want and enjoy some of the best Latin American food in town!
Mi esposo ordenó una sopa de res y yo una orden de gallopinto con tajadas y queso frito. Todo estaba muy rico con un sabor muy casero y los precios muy razonables. Los frescos son muy sabrosos también cacao y chía con tamarindo.