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Jajaja Mexicana - Lower East Side
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Vegan
Vegan
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
Gluten-free
Latin
Serves modern Latin and Mexican vegan food including tacos, gorditas, plantain chips, nachos, chile relleno, churros, flan, and weekend brunch. Est. 2017 in Manhattan Chinatown. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.
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162 E Broadway, New York City, New York, USA, 10002
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Last update on 28 Jan 2026 by FeeFeeB
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Added by Chris26_lilo on 07 May 2017
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183 Reviews
First Review by jasoncurry
paypar
Points +919
Fantastic, Fresh 100% Vegan Mexican - Edit
Edit: April 23, 2022
Read moreWe made a reservation thru Resy for 1:30pm, got there early and got seated right away, it wasn’t too busy for a Saturday which was nice. The food as always was delicious. Unfortunately the server was lacking in customer service and we waited 50 minutes (after speaking up) to get our food. The manager comped our meal which was pretty considerate.
I only wish they had a physical menu and also even more protein options. We had the kale pancakes and I would give those a pass. It just didn’t work.
Original review:
This location is extremely small! Our party of two arrived on a Saturday evening around 7pm and parties of three were being told there was a 2 hour wait! They use Yelp to help you see your place in line, so if you wanted to go somewhere else you could. However, there wasn't much around. There's no room inside to wait either, so plan ahead! We managed to get a seat at the bar, which was just fine, since we could order food and drinks.
In order of what we LOVED the burrito - you may think, eh a burrito, but the flavors were so satisfying. The pupusas (my first bite was kinda bland, but when you put the salad and sauce together it was nice) were ok and it was just cool to be able to eat something that is traditionally not vegan.
I would return! But not if I was in a time crunch or if it was cold outside.😄
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-02
Pros: 100% vegan, Lots of options
Cons: Small space
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analonf
Points +117
Fully vegan mexican - Edit
Everything was delicious. Nachos con guacamoles, tacos "de pescado", frozen margarita...
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TylerRoberts
Points +370
Fantastic food - Edit
I had a great experience. The queso was absolutely incredible and the chorizo burrito was great too. Lots of flavor.
Read morePros: Queso is unreal
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woodlewis
Points +494
Innovative menu - Edit
I love the atmosphere in this place. Really cute.
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Super fun, interesting, different menu, Street corn to die for
Cons: chorizo taco monochromatic
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sgriffgor
Points +299
LOVE. - Edit
Great vibes, great food. Will be returning.
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moeveganplease
Points +81
One word - Nachos - Edit
Quaint little cantina for delicious vegan Mexican food and interesting drinks. Great friendly service.
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thinkingaboutcows
Points +514
DELICIOUS - Edit
this place was amazing. decor is very cute and fun. service is great. food is absolutely perfect! i ordered nachos and quesadillas. i will be back!
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Dee258
Points +302
Great Nachos , Friendly service , fun vibes - Edit
We loved the nachos and the kale pancakes .
Read morePros: All vegan , Cheap eats , Taste Great , made fresh
Cons: None
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KylaVGarcia
Points +392
Best vegan Mexican in NYC - Edit
My best friend and I ate here after running a race and it was AMAZING - truly delicious menu and lovely staff
Read morePros: Menu is incredible , Super fresh ingredients , Wonderful service
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drquayle
Points +738
High Quality - Edit
Love this spot – the chorizo burrito is great. Highly recommend. Gotta say though that it is very expensive.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-02-12
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Very expensive
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socksington
Points +68
Good food but tiny portions - Edit
The portion sizes were pretty small. Granted the food was cheaper than many other places, but we paid $8 for 5 tortilla chips and 1/3 cup of guacamole.
Read morePros: Tasty
Cons: Tiny portions
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eravens1
Points +497
Very satisfying tacos! - Edit
I went here with my mom (who is not vegan), and we both raved about this place afterwards--in spite of sweating heavily in the outdoor seating area (be careful because it's a bit of a Greenhouse there).
Read moreOn the food, we ordered Gorditas with Chorizo and two taco orders (Spicy Birria and Crispy Chayote with guacamole)--my mom and I both agreed that the Gorditas were to die for, so much so in my mom's case that she only tried one bite of the other tacos in order to ensure the Gorditas were the last flavor she'd experience.
I, at least, really liked the other taco orders as well especially after adding the salsa and chipotle almond butter (what??) that came with the Birria and Chayote tacos respectively.
And for the two of us, getting three plates to share (there were two of each taco/gordita) was the perfect amount of food, so it was fairly moderate pricing compared to other vegan options in the city.
That said, we did get two desserts to go (the Raspberry Cheesecake and the Peanut Chocolate Cake) which were just ok. Not sure I'd recommend those, personally, but all the "main" dishes we got were amazing!
Pros: Easy to share--like tapas, Lots of unique options, Very friendly staff
Cons: Desserts are just ok, Outdoor seating gets super hot
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gcleveland
Points +168
Great Food & Drinks - Edit
Great burritos, nachos, and tacos
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JacquelineViolet
Points +230
Incredible. - Edit
Literally nothing bad to say about this place. I’ve been 5 times, since discovering it a month ago. Highly highly recommend
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NikWickerhauser
Points +95
Best food I’ve had in ages - Edit
Their fish tacos are made with thick slices of squash and I was skeptical but it was the best thing I’ve eaten in months, maybe longer. Flan was delicious, almond horchata so refreshing. The verde enchiladas were definitely something to write home about, with the rice side coming with them so excellent it could be a meal on its own. The jackfruit tamales were very soft and warm, very filling. I would move to NYC just to eat here.
Read morePros: Good service, Covid cautious , Large selection
Cons: Weird bathrooms
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lime.skyblue
Points +576
High-End Mexican Vegan Food. A Key Vegan Restaurant in NYC. - Edit
Ja Ja Ja is a trendy, creative vegan Mexican eatery that was always busy during the times that I ordered from there. The high price-points of the dishes here show that this isn't the type of restaurant you'll go to every week.
Read moreInstead, it is a great place to go to celebrate something: a birthday, an achievement, your first time in New York, or even yourself!😉
I loved each dish I've tried here: The Breakfast Torta, The Raspberry Cheesecake, Chorizo Burrito, the Coconut Dulce De Leche Churrito.
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SummerLee
Points +1677
Amazing - Edit
So cute , interior. Covid precautions are taken seriously and very clearly keep everything clean and organized. (May21) the menu is amazing, the drinks were fantastic. The food was awesome! Would return in a heart beat.
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gabandtonic
Points +3152
Out of this world good - Edit
The decor and ambiance are wonderful. I loved the nachos the most, and the eggplant torta was great, but simply too large for one person. The drinks are so great too. Fresh and bright.
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Such fresh food! - Edit
LOVE the nachos, street corn, and more. Tried one of the tacos and really didn’t like it. Would try a diff taco another time!
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felicitasnyc
Points +1044
Favorite - Edit
Just absolutely love this place! Obsessed with the nachos and frozen aperol spritz! Even all my Omni friends love it. Great ambiance and service! Really really missing it in 2020 during Covid!!! Chinatown location has small seating area outside. West village also has some outdoor seats. Takeout is always an option!
Read morePros: Fabulous fresh food, Vegan all the way, Beautiful interior
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Esteban369
Points +159
outstanding food!!! - Edit
this place was on my waiting list for a while... well,finally tried it and now im planning on visiting as often as possible to cover everything they have to offer!
Read morethe food is not only ingenious, its flavorful and well, delicious! the chorizo and specially the barbacoa tacos are incredible, you can tell theres a lot of work in marinating these "meats" with the right spices and herbs, theres a lot going on flavor wise. the desserts (coconut dream cake) has a perfectly smooth texture, the churros are excellent with the coconut dulce de leche to go with.
they got a big fan here and looking forward to trying the whole menu. this place would even satisfy non vegans as well, and fans of mexican gastronomy to get their vegan fix.
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ThePrairieVegan
Points +359
Worth the wait to get into this busy authentic plant based Mexican jem. - Edit
If you want to try the best plant based food in lower Manhattan, you have found it. Flavours and textures that are on point. I have a new appreciation for jackfruit because of this place. The food was fabulous. The atmosphere was lively and fun. It was worth waiting for a table and I’ll be back next time I’m in town.
Read morePros: Amazing Vegan fare, Great atmosphere , Fabulous staff
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a7c
Points +513
Nice upscale vegan Mexican food - Edit
Had the best quesadillas here. Definitely worth the wait.
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MikeStevens
Points +55
Best nachos in my life - Edit
So good, the all the tacos were good except for the mushrooms. They were bland and chewy. The nachos are an 11/10!
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aizanatali
Points +13
Gray food - Edit
Amazing food!! I visit these place for the first time a few years ago, my last time here was last year, and food and drinks were great each time, they have new plates of all the Mexican classics
Read morePros: All vegetarian, Great drinks, Great for non vegetarians
Cons: Small place (worth the wait)
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RoxyR
Points +27
Disappointing - Edit
Waited for a table for 30 minutes because of the hype but was really disappointed with all the food (starters and mains). Lots of lettuce and very little flavour. The hot sauce also didn’t add much.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Not tasty, Long wait , Very loud
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rpoulova
Points +1920
Great food and styling, generous portion - Edit
I visited only briefly because I really wanted to try their famous nachos. They were great, even though a bit too spicy (I ordered non-spicy). The portion was huge so I had no space left for a dessert! Need to visit next time to try more. Staff were really nice and helpful.
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