CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE – Spanish
A Nicaraguan fritanga on SW 127th Avenue that opens at seven in the morning and runs to seven at night, every day of the week. The family brought its recipes from Nicaragua to Miami in 1994 and a third generation now cooks them. Start on the small plates: vigoron, cassava buried under deep-fried pork belly and cabbage salad; chancho con yuca; repochetas; quesillo folded on a corn tortilla with house pickled onions; tajadas con queso frito; guirilas. Nacatamales and gallo pinto anchor the rest. Party platters scale from ten guests to two hundred, catered off site. Unfussy, generous, thoroughly Nica.
7 PM20141 SW 127th Ave, Miami, FL 33177 7864786345 https://www.chelasnica.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, aip, tlc, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
Dairy-Free at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork with Cassava and Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pork with Cassava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantain Chips with Fried Cheese and Salad, Maduro en Gloria and Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantain Chips with Fried Cheese and Salad, Maduro en Gloria and Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Quesillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantain Chips with Fried Cheese and Salad, Maduro en Gloria and Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE in Miami has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pork with Cassava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Repocheta | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Quesillo | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Vigoron | 72.5 g | 9.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
Snacks and small bites to share
- Vigoron - $7: Cassava and deep-fried pork belly with cabbage salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork with Cassava - $7: Pork with cassava Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos / Flautas (4) - $6.5: Shredded chicken or beef tacos rolled in a corn tortilla, deep fried, topped with coleslaw and Nicaraguan cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantain Chips with Fried Cheese and Salad - $7: Fried plantain chips with fried cheese and cabbage salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Enchilada - $5: Deep fried corn tortilla lightly breaded and filled with shredded beef and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesillo - $5: Soft cheese and cream on a corn tortilla with optional house pickled onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Repocheta - $5: Deep fried corn tortilla filled with cheese, topped with cabbage salad and crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduro en Gloria - $5: Whole fried sweet plantain topped with shredded cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce - $4: Cassava fries with garlic and cilantro sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupusas - $3.5: Traditional stuffed corn cakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guirilas - $3: Sweet corn cake, best served with soft cheese and Nicaraguan cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE
- Is CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork with Cassava and Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce.
- What can I eat at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE on a dairy-free diet?
- Pork with Cassava and Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Cassava + Cilantro Sauce.
- Is CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE?
- Repocheta, at roughly 11.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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