Bandeja paisa, empanadas, bistec a caballo and fresh limonada de coco — big, generous plates served under the colorful murals of Jackson Heights.
El Cocinerito Colombiano is a family-style Colombian restaurant at 86-23 Roosevelt Avenue, known for generous portions, homestyle flavor and a dining room covered wall-to-wall in graffiti-style murals.
Come for a Colombian breakfast, stay for the bandeja paisa and a frozen margarita — and bring the whole family. We also host birthdays, baptisms and anniversaries.
A taste of the favorites guests talk about most. Portions are big — come hungry.
The Colombian classic — mentioned in more reviews than any other dish.
Colombian breakfast plate, served from 10 AM.
Traditional Colombian bean stew.
Steak topped with eggs, Colombian style.
Grilled skirt steak, a guest favorite.
Grilled beef liver.
Shredded beef plate.
Beef empanada.
Chicken empanada.
Cheese empanada.
Ham & pineapple empanada.
Twice-fried green plantains.
Whole fried red snapper.
Fresh seafood ceviche.
Creamy coconut lemonade.
Guests call them perfectly balanced.
Menu items shown are highlights. Call for today’s prices and full menu.
Photos from El Cocinerito and its guests.
Something to share for the table.
Crispy bases piled high with toppings.
Every plate comes generous.
“Más que comida, es Colombia.”
A few themes that come up again and again in Google reviews.
Guests say the food is always fresh and flavorful and tastes like a home-cooked meal, with very generous portions.
Reviewers mention warm, welcoming service — and a team that makes everyone feel at home, in English or Spanish.
The graffiti-style murals set the mood, and the frozen margaritas and coconut lemonade get special praise.
86-23 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
| Monday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 12 AM |
Order pickup right here and pay when you collect it — or call ahead, or get delivery through the apps.
★ Ordering direct skips the delivery-app commission, so your whole order supports El Cocinerito Colombiano.