Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Hempstead: 7:34 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (516) 292-5724 to confirm.
Location & directions
246 Front StreetHempstead, NY 11550
About El Ajicito
Looking for a Peruvian restaurant in Hempstead? El Ajicito is at 246 Front Street, Hempstead, New York. It is one of 55 places to eat and drink we list in Hempstead.
El Ajicito is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Service options include takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
You can reach the team at (516) 292-5724.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 246 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
- Phone
- (516) 292-5724
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Ajicito’s weekday schedule with 32 other Peruvian restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 78 hours a week, 8 hours more than the local median of 70. 97% of Peruvian restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and El Ajicito is one of them.
Compared with 32 other Peruvian restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants in New York
Based on 12 menus with 742 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $25.00.
We don’t have El Ajicito’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Peruvian restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Arroz con Mariscos | 58% | $35.00 |
| Flan | 50% | $8.50 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 50% | $11.00 |
| Tres Leches | 50% | $9.00 |
| Jalea | 42% | $34.50 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 42% | $25.00 |
| Anticuchos | 42% | $15.00 |
| Chupe de Camarones | 42% | $26.00 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Restroom
- Air conditioning
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Ajicito there are 29 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 50 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Latin American & Caribbean (9), Sandwiches & Delis (8), Bakeries & Desserts (5), and Chinese (5).
El Ajicito is the only Peruvian restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is La Candella II, 1.0 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsMi Tierrita< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSunny Express Deli< 0.1 mi
- PizzaChuck E. Cheese0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Mariachi Loco0.2 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Ajicito's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Ajicito open on Sunday?
Yes, El Ajicito is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Ajicito located?
El Ajicito is located at 246 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550.
What is the phone number of El Ajicito?
You can call El Ajicito at (516) 292-5724.
Does El Ajicito offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Ajicito offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Is El Ajicito open late?
Yes – El Ajicito is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Ajicito?
There are 50 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Ajicito. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), Mi Tierrita (< 0.1 mi), and Sunny Express Deli (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near El Ajicito?
None within a mile. The closest is La Candella II, 1.0 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 12 menus with 742 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $25.00.
Nearby places
All in Hempstead
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