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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at El Ajicito
Dairy-Free at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Fried Plantains, Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1 and Northern Style Goat Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1, Northern Style Goat Stew and Fish Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Fried Plantains, Potato 3 Flavors and Fish Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fish Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Ceviche, Mixed Ceviche and Anticuchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Ceviche, Mixed Ceviche and Anticuchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Fried Plantains, Mixed Salad and Daily Menu 1. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Ajicito
El Ajicito in Hempstead has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Fried Plantains, Potato 3 Flavors and Picarones. 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 El Ajicito
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Poor Man's Steak | 88.5 g | 35.6 g |
| Chicken Milanesa | 19.7 g | 16.8 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Fish Ceviche | 1.6 g | 15.5 g |
| Corn with Cheese | 2.5 g | 8.4 g |
| Anticuchos | 3.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Salchipapas | 27 g | 5.9 g |
| Mixed Ceviche | 1.3 g | 4.5 g |
| Fried Wonton | 17.3 g | 3.9 g |
| Chicken Fingers | 45.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Aji de Gallina | 12.2 g | 3 g |
| Picarones | 1.7 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
- Daily Menu 1 - $15: Call to choose your menu options Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Daily Menu 2 - $15: Call to choose your menu options Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
Appetizers
- Anticuchos - $18: Slices of cow hearts marinated in panca sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anticuchos and Rachi - $21: Marinated cow hearts and tripe Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole with Fried Plantains - $14: Guacamole with fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato 3 Flavors - $17: Potatoes with Ocopa, Huancaina, and Cream sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Potato - $10: Stuffed potatoes with chopped meat, onions, olives, and hard-boiled eggs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Potato in Seafood Sauce - $25: Papa rellena served with seafood sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchipapas - $11: Sliced hot dog and french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $10: Mashed mote corn wrapped in banana leaves, stuffed with pork, peanuts, and olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17: Crispy fried calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn with Cheese - $14: Peruvian choclo corn with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $12: Lettuce, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocopa - $12: Potatoes with spicy peanut and herb sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa a la Huancaina - $13: Boiled potatoes in a creamy yellow pepper sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rachi - $18: Seasoned grilled tripe Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wonton - $15 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #2 - $38: Pollo Entero A La Brasa Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1 - $33: Pollo Entero A La Brasa Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken (Chicken Only) - $23: Pollo A La Brasa Entero Solo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Ceviche - $21: Ceviche De Pescado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Ceviche - $23: Ceviche Mixto Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poor Man's Steak - $24: Bistec A Lo Pobre - Steak served with rice, fries, fried egg, and plantain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Northern Style Goat Stew - $28: Seco De Cabrito Norteño Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche, Jalea, and Seafood Rice Combo - $34: Ceviche + Jalea + Arroz Con Mariscos Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aji de Gallina - $20: Shredded chicken cooked in yellow spicy sauce over boiled sliced potatoes Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanesa - $21: Breaded chicken breast served with french fries, white rice, and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Hen Soup - $18: Caldo De Gallina Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Picarones - $14: Peruvian pumpkin and sweet potato donuts with syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about El Ajicito
- Is El Ajicito dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Ajicito has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Fried Plantains, Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1 and Northern Style Goat Stew.
- What can I eat at El Ajicito on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole with Fried Plantains, Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1 and Northern Style Goat Stew carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Ajicito have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole with Fried Plantains and Mixed Salad.
- Is El Ajicito gluten-free?
- 11 dishes are 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 El Ajicito?
- Poor Man's Steak, at roughly 35.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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