Jajaja Mexicana

Jajaja Mexicana (pronounced "hahaha") is a plant-based Mexican restaurant group based in New York City, US. It was founded in 2017.[1] It has locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Miami, and New Jersey.[2]

History

Jajaja Mexicana was established on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 2017.[3] It was created as a plant-based dining alternative that combined traditional Mexican flavors with a focus on health-conscious ingredients. The group later expanded to additional locations, including the West Village,[4] Williamsburg,[5] Hudson Yards, Long Island City, Union City (New Jersey) and Miami (Florida).

Activities

The restaurant group serves plant-based foods inspired by the regional Mexican cuisine.[6] Dishes include vegan tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and bowls, along with house-made tortillas and plant-based proteins. The beverage program highlights mezcal and tequila based cocktails, Mexican craft beers, and non-alcoholic options such as aguas frescas and fermented juices. The restaurant is Kosher certified. [7]

Reception

The restaurant has been featured in major publications, including The New Yorker,[8] The Daily Meal,[9] The New York Times,[10] The Infatuation,[11] Eater NY,[12] and Time Out New York.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "All vegan Mexican restaurant Jajaja is now open on the Lower East Side". ABC7 New York. October 4, 2017. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  2. ↑ Dunlap, Andrea (October 26, 2021). "Jajaja Plantas Mexicana Opens in Williamsburg". Greenpointers. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  3. ↑ Antoldi, Maryanna; Bencivenga, Mike; Pierce, Todd; Candelieri, Domenick (October 4, 2017). "All vegan Mexican restaurant Jajaja is now open on the Lower East Side". ABC7 New York. Retrieved 2025-09-25.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ "Jajaja Plantas Mexicanas' Millennial-Tinged Vegan Trickery" (September 16, 2019). "Jajaja Plantas Mexicana's Millennial-Tinged Vegan Trickery". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  5. ↑ Dunlap, Andrea (October 26, 2021). "Jajaja Plantas Mexicana Opens in Williamsburg". Greenpointers. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  6. ↑ Budney, Jordan; Lyttle, Zoey (February 15, 2024). "The 9 Best Mexican Restaurants In NYC". Modern Luxury. Retrieved 2025-09-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Pointing, Charlotte (July 2, 2025). "The Best Vegan Burritos in America". VegNews. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  8. ↑ "Jajaja Plantas Mexicanas' Millennial-Tinged Vegan Trickery" (September 16, 2019). "Jajaja Plantas Mexicana's Millennial-Tinged Vegan Trickery". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  9. ↑ Rock, Taylor (February 12, 2020). "The Best Vegan Meal I've Had In New York City Was Vegan". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  10. ↑ "NYC Restaurant News". The New York Times. September 10, 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  11. ↑ The Infatuation (21 January 2022). "Vegan Latin American / Latinx Restaurants in NYC". The Infatuation. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  12. ↑ Eater Staff (19 June 2019). "NYC Taco Tuesday & Mexican Bars & Restaurants Map". Eater. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  13. ↑ Mailman, Erika (September 26, 2024). "Billie Eilish partners with Google Maps to help fans travel sustainably". Time Out. Retrieved 2025-09-25.

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