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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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179 Reviews
First Review by jasoncurry
Veganlew63
Points +147
Amazing Mexican!!! - Edit
Birthday lunch this afternoon @jajajanyc
Read moreWe were greeted by Vladi and sat by the bar. Vladi made several great suggestions and we started with Nachos. They normally come with housemade chorizo which had too much of a kick for my wife so we substituted jackfruit and it didn't disappoint. Topped with fermented black beans, tumeric, queso fundido and sour cream. We added guac which put it over the top. Then Vladi recommended we share the Coconut Queso Quesadillas. Filled with Spinach, basil, serrano, king mushrooms, garlic, pico de gallo, sour cream
Both were soooooo delicious. Then Vladi gave us housemade churros with a dulce de leche dipping sauce. We were lucky to meet Koorash one of the owners and had a very pleasant chat. @jajajanyc is opening up a second, bigger location in the West Village sometime around May and we plan on being there when it opens. Although we didn't wait Vladi did tell us the wait can get quite long Friday night and the weekend but the food is really worth the wait. You won't be sorry!!
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Pros: Friendly service (Vladi).
Cons: On the small side & seats are a bit tight
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cwl666
Points +1440
Good but expensive - Edit
Food was pretty good but don't take your non-vegan friends who say "BEING VEGAN IS EXPENSIVE" here! I will give it another shot maybe the small burrito, which I could eat 2 if HUNGRY, was is not their best value.
Read morePros: VEGAN, Mexican, paper bag for takeout
Cons: $$$, plastic containers and silverware for takeout
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anae90
Points +18
little piece of México - Edit
Well this place is amazing I am not going to let my this review be affected by the attitude I received while resolving a small issue determine my review.
Read moreOver all from someone who is born and raised Southern California and knows what the heart of Mexican food taste like, this small gem here is the heart of Mexico on the east coast. The nachos are a must they were amazing, elote is spot on the, the pupusas are everything.
Management:::
I’d recommend to train your staff to resolve issues in a more quiet manner I heard the entire conversation. in a small place like this the entire room of customers can see and hear. Which can put a damper on this amazing experience
Pros: Great flavor , Atmosphere , Great dishes
Cons: Staff attitude in resolving an issue , Wait time
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TorsiDawn
Points +1246
So good, get the nachos - Edit
I love Jajaja. My bf and I live close and he’s vegan too and we love it. Awesome Nachos!!!! A must get when u go. I love their tacos and my bf loves their burrito.
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barnyardbob
Points +432
Went back a second time - Edit
Cozy, warm, busy, and delicious. Great drinks, great food. Loved the crispy fish tacos and mole enchiladas.
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AlineD'Angelo
Points +74
My favorite vegan restaurant in the world - Edit
And I’ve been around!
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Suebedo
Points +341
Excellent - Edit
Tucked in back near many clean bathrooms. Excellent food
Read morePros: Vegan, Delicious
Cons: Staff some nice some ok
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sofiarose
Points +115
Favorite Vegan in NY - Edit
I love this place. Always packed and the food is amazing. I also love the decor and vibe of this place.
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erinmargo
Points +94
Best vegan mex - Edit
Everything was so delicious-favorite was the nachos and desserts (made by rawsome treats). Want to eat here every day
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csailor
Points +1022
Unreal Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
I miss this place so much. During the time I was living in NYC I went to this place about three times a month (and I lived and worked WAY uptown, so making the trek there so often is really saying something!) Their nachos are the best I've had and everything I've tried has been so unique and thoughtfully made. Quite possibly my favorite vegan restaurant in Manhattan.
Read morePros: Good value, Unique food, Excellent food
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VegHeadNYC
Points +238
Mexican Food - Vegan Style - Edit
Read the review of JaJaJa in NY Magazine’s “Best Vegan Restaurants” in their A-Z Vegan Guide and had to go check them out. It was more than an hour wait for a table, though worth it. Definitely order the nachos with guacamole as your app, “gravity-defying” in the words of NY Magazine. Portion size of the nachos is ample. We had the burrito and fish tacos as entrees and both were excellent. Give the hot sauces a try on your app and entrees. Lots of drink options-the Mexican horchata is presented beautifully.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Ambiance , Friendly Service
Cons: Long waits for tables, Loud music
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baruchadam
Points +426
Creative to the max - Edit
Mexican food without cheese was not a draw for me. But we wanted to try it. Glad we did. Exceedingly creative vegan fair.
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KarlaO
Points +254
Loved this place - Edit
Food is really good. The sauces they offer are really tasty, especially the charcoal one. We order nachos, cauliflower tacos, eggplant torta and the Chile relleno. Everything was delicious. The place is very neat.
Read morePros: Delicious food
Cons: Small place. Always crowded
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TrisBucaro
Points +149
One of the best in New York - Edit
Jajaja is one of my favorite vegan spots in New York. Every dish I’ve tried has been phenomenal and I can’t wait till I’ve tried the entire menu. Their cocktails are amazing, too. Favorites include: nachos with guacamole, elote, enchiladas mole, the raspberry cheesecake, and the tequila cocktail with pomegranate and jalapeño. The space is small, so there’s a bit of a wait, but it is so worth it. The staff is very friendly, as well.
Read morePros: All vegan, Many options (GF, etc.) , Friendly staff
Cons: None
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Paulikne
Points +30
OMG - Edit
The chorizo burrito is ridiculously good!!!! I changed the cauliflower rice for Spanish rice and it added the carrots and peas. I HIGHLY recommend this place!
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sfaulkiner
Points +154
Lower East Side Lunch - Edit
I wandered in here after hitting up Moo Shoes and was not disappointed! The options are many as are the tequilas! There is a lot of seating and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Read morePros: Variety, Friendly staff, Shopping nearby
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jeroenkusters
Points +1104
Best Mexican food in town - Edit
I enjoyed the Mexican food very much. The guacamole is soft, a bit spicy and really delicious. The coconut pie is fabulous.
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fosstuff
Points +162
Fab food. - Edit
We ended up going 3 days in a row. Very very good Mexican flavours. Weekend female staff were awesome. The guys on a Monday could definitely get some tips from those girls.
Read morePros: Most excellent food, So good it attracts a lot of non vegans
Cons: Weekday staff not as friendly as weekend staff, Some tables a bit too close
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FaithKelly
Points +162
BEST vegan tacos EVER - Edit
They had so many options for different tacos. All flavorful and soooo delicious! Would recommend to everyone!!
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rosalindnyc
Points +529
One of the best meals ever - Edit
Get there early, but you’ll be dazzled. The fish tacos were especially good. Friendly staff, beautiful design. Truly a celebration of vegan cuisine.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-05-30
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Meepz
Points +154
The best kind of hole in the wall - Edit
Hard to find if you don’t know what the door looks like, and there’s usually a wait time but it’s totally worth it.
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garciandrea
Points +24
My favorite place - Edit
By far... I can tell this is the best vegan food all aver NYC always delicious.
Read moreCakes are not amazing but it doesn’t matter just eat some churros are freaking amazing!
Pros: vegan tacos , amazing churros , good service
Cons: cakes , the horchata is to sweet
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badfan
Points +96
Yes, Open Sunday - Edit
At the time I’m writing this review, Happy Cow has an error in the listed hours and reports Jajaja as closed on Sundays. Not true, as we just had a terrific Sunday brunch there today. If you’re plant-based, you won’t want to miss this terrific Mexican restaurant when you are in lower Manhattan. It’s literally right at the top of the East Broadway exit on the F line. At our table, we had the burrito, the quesadilla, and the French toast, all of which were terrific. The flan, too. We will be back!
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starling
Points +415
Best vegan Mexican I’ve had! - Edit
The nacho starter with guacamole alone sold me on this place. The decor is really happy and relaxed too. I also ordered the enchiladas mole and they were amazing! Will definitely return next time I’m in the city.
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JMcCleary
Points +347
Excellent vegan mexican - Edit
We had a very enjoyable lunch here. We shared the nachos with added guacamole, the fish tacos, and the mole enchiladas. There were three different house-made sauces of varying heat levels. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Portion sizes are not huge but just right (shared nachos and one entree each was good for lunch). We would have liked to try dessert but we were full!
Read morePros: all vegan , everything was delicious, variety of sauces to adjust spice level
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MatthewOliver
Points +78
Mexamazing!!! - Edit
What can I say!! Perfect!! Such incredible vegan food, great fresh drinks, and wonderful service from everyone. Highly recommend if your a vegan or not as the food was just scrumptious and everyone needs to witness it ❤️ - plus I love the toilets and tiled flooring 😂
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dsmyser
Points +65
wow ! - Edit
Not many places you can take all your non vegan friends and get zero complaints. This is one of them.
Read morePros: tequila !
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