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 +151629257240Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Daily Menu 1 - 15
- Daily Menu 2 - 15
- Anticuchos - 18
- Anticuchos and Rachi - 21
- Guacamole with Fried Plantains - 14
- Potato 3 Flavors - 17
- Stuffed Potato - 10
- Stuffed Potato in Seafood Sauce - 25
- Salchipapas - 11
- Tamale - 10
- Fried Calamari - 17
- Chicken Fingers - 12
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #2 - 38
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Combo #1 - 33
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken (Chicken Only) - 23
- Fish Ceviche - 21
- Mixed Ceviche - 23
- Poor Man's Steak - 24
- Northern Style Goat Stew - 28
- Ceviche, Jalea, and Seafood Rice Combo - 34
- Aji de Gallina - 20
- Chicken Milanesa - 21
- Hen Soup - 18
- Picarones - 14