El Ajicito – Mexican
Stepping into El Ajicito feels like a journey to a bustling Peruvian market, where the savory, charred aroma of sizzling anticuchos and rachi drifts from the grill to greet every guest. The kitchen celebrates Andean heritage through golden-crusted stuffed potatoes and vibrant, three-flavored tuber preparations, while crispy fried plantains and zesty guacamole add a tropical brightness to the soulful fare. It is a lively haven of authentic comfort where the warmth of a traditional tamale meets the playful crunch of salchipapas, offering a true taste of Latin spirit in every bite.
246, Front Street, Hempstead, NY, 11550 +15162925724 https://elajicitorestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, carnivore, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Daily Menu 1 - $15: Call to choose your menu options
- Daily Menu 2 - $15: Call to choose your menu options
- Anticuchos - $18: Slices of cow hearts marinated in panca sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Anticuchos and Rachi - $21: Marinated cow hearts and tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Guacamole with Fried Plantains - $14: Guacamole with fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Potato 3 Flavors - $17: Potatoes with Ocopa, Huancaina, and Cream sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Stuffed Potato - $10: Stuffed potatoes with chopped meat, onions, olives, and hard-boiled eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Stuffed Potato in Seafood Sauce - $25: Papa rellena served with seafood sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salchipapas - $11: Sliced hot dog and french fries Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tamale - $10: Mashed mote corn wrapped in banana leaves, stuffed with pork, peanuts, and olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Fried Calamari - $17: Crispy fried calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Fingers - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corn with Cheese - $14: Peruvian choclo corn with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mixed Salad - $12: Lettuce, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Ocopa - $12: Potatoes with spicy peanut and herb sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Papa a la Huancaina - $13: Boiled potatoes in a creamy yellow pepper sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Rachi - $18: Seasoned grilled tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Wonton - $15 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #2 - $38: Pollo Entero A La Brasa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1 - $33: Pollo Entero A La Brasa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken (Chicken Only) - $23: Pollo A La Brasa Entero Solo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fish Ceviche - $21: Ceviche De Pescado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Mixed Ceviche - $23: Ceviche Mixto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Poor Man's Steak - $24: Bistec A Lo Pobre - Steak served with rice, fries, fried egg, and plantain Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Northern Style Goat Stew - $28: Seco De Cabrito Norteño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ceviche, Jalea, and Seafood Rice Combo - $34: Ceviche + Jalea + Arroz Con Mariscos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Aji de Gallina - $20: Shredded chicken cooked in yellow spicy sauce over boiled sliced potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Milanesa - $21: Breaded chicken breast served with french fries, white rice, and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Hen Soup - $18: Caldo De Gallina Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Picarones - $14: Peruvian pumpkin and sweet potato donuts with syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol