La Vecina Astoria – Mexican
La Vecina Astoria invites diners into a vibrant, soulful space where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered ajiaco and hearty sancochos. Golden yuca croquettes and charred elote provide a satisfying crunch alongside communal platters of picaditas, perfectly paired with frosty pitchers of zesty margaritas that fuel a lively, social energy. It is a neighborhood sanctuary where the warmth of traditional Latin home-cooking meets a spirited atmosphere, turning every meal into a festive celebration of heritage and flavor.
Steinway Street https://www.lavecinaastoria.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, renal, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the delectable and perfectly cooked soups, often returning to explore more of the menu's flavorful offerings. Reviewers highlight the professional service and inviting ambiance, noting that the high-quality dining experience comes at a very reasonable price point.
Menu
Appetizers
- Elote - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Croquettes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vecina Sampler - $25 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Picadita with Pitcher of Margarita or Mojito - $50 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Lentil Soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajiaco: Colombian potato and chicken soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo de Costilla: Beef rib broth Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Sancocho de Costilla: Beef rib sancocho Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sancocho de Cola: Oxtail sancocho Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Breaded Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Ropa Vieja: Shredded beef Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pernil: Roasted pork Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco (2 for 1 Special) - $60 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf (2 for 1 Special) - $60 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Classic Mojito - $13 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mojito Pitcher - $45: Classic, Passionfruit, Mango, Lulo, Coconut, or Strawberry
- Classic Margarita - $13
- Premium Margarita (Patron or Casamigos) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Margarita Slushy - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mule - $15: Choice of Hennessy, Tito's, Casamigos, Patron, Mezcal, or Bacardi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Martini - $15: Tito's Vodka, Fresh lime juice, simple syrup & Lychee
- Piña Colada - $13
- Henny Colada - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Beer - $7
- Michelada - $7
- Bottomless Mimosas, Margaritas, Mojitos or Beer (90 Mins) - $30: Available Sat-Sun 12PM-4PM Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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