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Mami Leo's Restaurant
- 104-19 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

Ecuadorian restaurant ★4.0 (40)·$20–30

104-19 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418, USA

4.0
Love this place. The food is always spectacular and the lemonade vodka was the best (and super cute!). I come with family and the staff is always helpful and attentive. 10/10 Recommend visiting at least once. - Erika
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$20–30 per person Reported by 40 people$10–20$20–30$30–50

Mami Leo's Restaurant Introduce

In the diverse and vibrant borough of Queens, New York, the culinary scene is a treasure trove of global flavors waiting to be discovered. Among the many hidden gems is Mami Leo's Restaurant, a dedicated eatery that brings the authentic, comforting tastes of Ecuador to the heart of Richmond Hill. This isn't just a place to grab a meal; it's an invitation to experience the rich traditions and hearty dishes that define Ecuadorian cuisine. With a menu that spans from traditional breakfast staples to savory meat and seafood platters, Mami Leo's has cultivated a loyal following of locals who appreciate its commitment to quality and genuine flavor.

The atmosphere at Mami Leo's is a perfect blend of casual and cozy, making it an ideal spot for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick bite on your lunch break, a solo dining experience, or a warm, welcoming place for a family dinner, this restaurant caters to all. The staff is known for being attentive and helpful, contributing to a dining experience that is both pleasant and memorable. While it might have a "bodega style" feel, as one customer noted, the quality of the food far exceeds expectations, with fresh ingredients and a spectacular taste that keeps people coming back for more.


Location and Accessibility

Mami Leo's Restaurant is conveniently located at 104-19 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418, USA. Situated on the bustling Jamaica Avenue, the restaurant is easily accessible for residents and visitors. The location is well-served by public transportation, and for those who drive, both free and paid street parking options are available nearby, making it a convenient destination. The restaurant also provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a meal comfortably.


Services Offered

Mami Leo's Restaurant is committed to providing a flexible and convenient dining experience, offering a variety of service options to meet every customer's needs.

  • Dine-in: Enjoy your meal in the cozy and casual setting of the restaurant, with attentive table service.
  • Takeout: For a quick and easy meal on the go, their takeout service is fast and efficient.
  • Delivery: Get the delicious taste of Mami Leo's delivered right to your home, with both standard and no-contact delivery options available.
  • Curbside Pickup: For ultimate convenience, you can arrange for curbside pickup, so your order is brought directly to your car.

Features and Highlights

Mami Leo's is known for its exceptional qualities and diverse offerings that make it a favorite among locals.

  • Fast Service: Customers consistently praise the fast and efficient service, ensuring that you don’t have to wait long to enjoy your meal.
  • Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine: The menu is a true representation of Ecuadorian food, from traditional breakfasts to hearty main courses and refreshing natural smoothies.
  • Versatile Menu: The restaurant offers a wide range of options, including healthy choices, quick bites, small plates, and a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails.
  • Popular for Any Meal: Whether you're craving a traditional Ecuadorian breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a full dinner, Mami Leo's is a popular spot for all.
  • Family-Friendly: The welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu make it a great place to bring kids.
  • Accepts Reservations: For larger groups or planned outings, the restaurant accepts reservations, making it easy to secure a table.
  • Payments: The restaurant accepts a variety of modern payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
  • Bar on site: You can enjoy a full-service bar experience with a selection of beer, cocktails, wine, and hard liquor to complement your meal.

Contact Information

To place an order, make a reservation, or for any inquiries, you can reach Mami Leo's Restaurant at:

  • Address: 104-19 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418, USA
  • Phone: (718) 487-3833
  • Mobile Phone: +1 718-487-3833

What Is Worth Choosing

What truly makes Mami Leo's Restaurant a standout choice is the remarkable quality of its food and the genuine warmth of its service. As one reviewer enthusiastically puts it, "The food is always spectacular," and this is a sentiment that is consistently echoed. From the menu, there are several dishes that are particularly worth trying. A great place to start is with the traditional breakfasts, such as the Bolon de Queso, a classic Ecuadorian dish of green plantain dumplings with cheese. Another standout is the Parrillada al Estilo de la Casa, a house-style mixed grill that is perfect for sharing. For seafood lovers, the Ceviche de Camaron and Arroz Marinero are fresh and flavorful options that capture the taste of the sea.

Beyond the main courses, Mami Leo's offers a variety of unique and delicious items. A customer review highlighted the "lemonade vodka" as "the best (and super cute!)," suggesting that the bar service is also a key highlight. The natural smoothies, with options like Tomate de Arbolc and Guanabana, offer a refreshing and authentic taste of Latin America. The "bodega style" charm mentioned in a review speaks to the unpretentious and authentic nature of the food, with the roasted pork over "spaissh rice" being singled out as "pretty darned good" and "very inexpensive." This highlights the fact that Mami Leo's delivers exceptional quality and value, proving that you don't need a fancy setting to enjoy spectacular food. It's a cherished local spot that provides a true taste of Ecuador and a welcoming, family-friendly environment, making it a place you’ll want to visit again and again.

Mami Leo's Restaurant Menu

  • Desayunos

  • Bolon De Queso $11.50

    Mashed green plantain ball stuffed with cheese.

  • Bolon De Chicharron $13.80

    Mashed green plantain ball stuffed with pork rind

  • Bolon Mixto $14.95

    Mashed green plantain ball stuffed with cheese and pork rind.

  • Bolon Especial Con Bistec Y Huevo Frito $18.40

    Mashed green plantain ball served with beef stew and fried egg.

  • Desayuno Americano $16.10

    Homefries, eggs of any style, and ham, sausage or bacon.

  • Tigrillo Clásico Con Queso $13.80

    Mashed green plantains scrambled with cheese and eggs.

  • Tigrillo Mixto $16.10

    Chicharron con queso. Mashed green plantains scrambled with cheese, eggs and pork rind.

  • Morocho Con Pan $10.35

    Warm sweet cracked corn and milk drink served with bread.

  • 3 Pancakes $11.50
  • Aperitivos

  • Calamares Fritos Con Salsa De La Casa $19.55

    Fried squid with house sauce.

  • Canastitas De Verde Mixtas $20.70

    Beef, chicken and shrimp.

  • Ensaladas

  • Ensalada Cesar Con Pollo $19.55

    Caesar salad.

  • Ensalada De Aguacate $12.65

    Avocado salad.

  • Ensalada Clasica $9.20

    Classic salad (lettuce, tomato and onions).

  • Ceviches

  • Ceviche De Camaron Con Arroz $23.00

    Shrimp ceviche served with rice.

  • Ceviche Mixto Con Arroz $23.00

    Mixed ceviche shrimp and clam served with rice.

  • Mariscos Seafood

  • Pargo Frito $34.50

    Fried red snapper fish served with rice, fried green plantains and salad.

  • Camarones Apanados $27.60

    Breaded shrimp served with rice, fried green plantains and salad.

  • Corvina Frita $28.75

    Fried sea bass fish served with rice, fried green plantains and salad.

  • Salmon A La Parrilla $32.20

    Grilled salmon served with sauteed vegetables and boiled potatoes.

  • Camarones Al Ajillo $28.75

    Shrimp in garlic sauce.

  • Arroz Marinero $34.50

    Seafood mixed rice served with sweet plantain.

  • Trucha $28.75

    Frita o asada trout fish (fried or grilled) served with rice, fried green plantains and salad.

  • Picadas

  • Picada De Carne $40.25

    Mixed meat chicken, pork and sausage served with french fries and fried green plantains.

  • Picada De Mariscos $46.00

    Mixed seafood clams, shrimps, squid and fish, served with fried green plantains and fried cassava.

  • Kid's

  • Kids Alitas De Pollo $13.80

    Chicken wings.

  • Kids Salchipapa $11.50

    French fries with slice hot dogs.

  • Salchimix $17.25

    French fries with slice hot dogs and chicken wings.

  • Ordenes

  • Arroz $6.90

    Rice.

  • Papa Frita $6.90

    French fries.

  • Platano Maduro $6.90

    Fried sweet plantain.

  • Aguacate $6.90

    Avocado.

  • Tostones $6.90

    Fried green plantains.

  • Maiz Tostado $6.90

    Toasted dry corn.

  • Mote $6.90

    White hominy.

  • Chifles $6.90

    Fried plantain chips.

  • Habichuelas $6.90

    Beans.

  • Postres

  • Tiramisu $11.50
  • Meat and Chicken Carne Y Pollo

  • Parrillada Al Estilo De La Casa $46.00

    Chicken breast, pork chop, steak, french fries, rice and beans.

  • Pechuga Al Limon $23.00

    Chicken breast in lemon sauce served with rice, french fries and sala.

  • Pechuga En Salsa De Champinones $23.00

    Chicken breast in mushroom sauce served with rice, french fries and salad.

  • Carne Asada $24.15

    Grilled beef served with lentils for beans, rice and salad.

  • Lomo Salteado $26.45

    Sauteed beef served with rice, french fries and avocado.

  • Milanesa De Pollo $23.00

    Breaded chicken served with rice, mashed potatoes and salad.

  • Milanesa De Carne $23.00

    Breaded beef served with rice, mashed potatoes and salad.

  • Pechuga A La Parrilla $23.00

    Grilled chicken breast served with rice, french fries, salad and avocado.

  • Chuleta $23.00

    Frita o a la parrilla. Fried or grilled pork chop served with white or mixed rice, fried green plantains and salad.

  • Entrana A La Parrilla $36.80

    Skirt steak grilled served with rice, beans and fried green plantains.

  • Entrana Mar Y Tierra $43.70

    Skirt steak grilled with shrimp and squid served with rice and fried green plantains.

  • Platos Tipicos

  • Churrasco $26.45

    Grilled steak served with rice, french fries and fried egg.

  • Guatita $20.70

    Cow tripe stew cooked in a sauce of potatoes and creamy peanuts served with rice, salad, avocado and fried sweet plantain.

  • Seco De Chivo $25.30

    Goat stew served with yellow rice, salad, fried sweet plantain and avocado.

  • Chaulafan $25.30

    Mixed fried rice served with fried sweet plantain.

  • Bandera $28.75

    Shrimp ceviche, cow tripe stew and goat stew served with rice, salad and avocado.

  • Fritada $23.00

    Fried pork meat served with cooked white hominy, scrambled with pork fat or scrambled eggs, potato patty and salad.

  • Batidos Naturales

  • Tomate De Arbolc Smoothie $6.90
  • Mora Smoothie $6.90

    Blackberry.

  • Mango Smoothie $6.90
  • Guanabana Smoothie $6.90

    Soursop.

  • Maracuya Smoothie $6.90

    Passionfruit.

  • Naranjilla Smoothie $6.90
  • Pina Smoothie $6.90

    Pineapple.

  • Limonada Smoothie $6.90
  • Sodas

  • Tropical $4.60
  • Manzana $4.60
  • Coca Cola $3.45
  • Sprite $3.45
  • Inca $3.45
  • Seltzer $3.45
  • Bebidas Calientes

  • Cafe $3.45

    Coffee.

  • Espresso $4.60
  • Capuccino $5.75
  • Te $2.30

    Tea.

  • Chocolate $3.45
  • Bebidas Frias

  • Frapuccino $8.05
  • Iced Capuccino $5.75
  • Iced Coffee $5.75
  • Iced Caramel Latte $6.90
  • Snapple

  • Durazno $3.45

    Peach.

  • Naranja $3.45

    Orange.

  • Limon $3.45

    Lemon.

  • Manzana $3.45

    Apple.

  • Kiwi And Strawberry $3.45
  • San Pellegrino Zeltzer $5.75

    Sparkling water.

Mami Leo's Restaurant Details

  • Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking

Mami Leo's Restaurant Photos

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Mami Leo's Restaurant Location

Mami Leo's Restaurant

104-19 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418, USA

Mami Leo's Restaurant Reviews

An average rating of ★4.2 from 130 user reviews.

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