this place is the real deal. my mom and i came for brunch and everything was fantastic! we got the chilaquiles, the bean and chorizo tacos, elote and side of potatoes. i'm not usually one to love fake meats but they killed it w the seasoning. super flavorful and tasted veg (which i prefer), but i assume could maybe fool a meat eater. service was fabulous, and they let us move outside for better people watching lol. ambience inside and out is great, you can't go wrong. be sure to ask for their 3 hot sauces! read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Second time at this restaurant. Came for their grande nachos dish it is delicious and the portion is big enough to share between two people. The employees are very nice and friendly here. Their prices are higher though I feel since last time I was here. The place is super cool love all their plants read more

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We got takeout from here for lunch and as always it was fantastic. It was prepared relatively fast as well. We got the nachos (always excellent), buffalo flower tacos, the barbacoa bowl, and the esquites. Everything is always super fresh and the presentation is superb, in addition to being delicious. The inside is beautiful and they have a bunch of outdoor tables. I can't wait to come back and sit outside. read more

I am a meat lover so you will rarely catch me at a vegan spot however Jajaja just hit different. I was able to try the chips and guac, cauliflower tacos, and the birria tacos. Everything was just so fresh and flavorful. The chips were perfectly thin and crisp while the guac was so fresh and bright. The birria tacos were especially tasty and totally fooled me as I would have never known they weren't real meat. The restaurant was also vibing with great music and the servers were dancing and smiling. Great vibes and food all around. This place has opened my eyes to what good vegan food really is. read more

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I've ordered delivery from them several times and it was my first time visiting one of their physical locations. The Williamsburg restaurant has many seatings available so was good for our big group. Everything was delicious and I enjoyed them all! Nachos were a bit saucy but still yummy. Tacos were great and my favorite was the crispy pescado - the smoky flavor caught me off guard, but I liked how hot and juicy it was! read more

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Very tasty fully vegan food! I was impressed. Even the vegan cheese was good. Ambiance and interior decor was beautiful, I loved it. Service was standard - no complaints! read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Birilla - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is amazing the drinks ate strong If you don't like vegetarian, come here your mind will be changed for the better. read more

Jajaja Mexicana - This is delicious. Shitake bacon. Umami. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

"Food is not just eating energy. It's an experience." - Guy Fieri Get the same experience at JaJaJa Mexicana in Williamsburg. Savor the best service and a variety of plant-based cuisine in an elegant setting. Additionally, their unique drink menu featuring mezcal will make you feel cheerful. read more

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This place was good! To start off I got the michenada (NA beer) it tasted amazing!!! I'm not one to usually get NA but it tasted just like a good miche would. The service was fast and very kind! They kept checking up on us. We got guac and chips for the table and that was very yummy. I wish there was more veggies & chips included though. I got birria tacos for my main dish and they were delicious! We came here as we were craving good tacos but my friend is vegetarian and we decided to check this place out. Overall I think the birria was good but needed a little more salt or salsa. Would have to be one of the best vegan spots I have been to though! Inside the decor was very pretty as well, cute decor & cute lighting! read more

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They get a 3 from solely because the service itself is great but the food honestly wasn't any good. I'm Mexican myself and i know the difference between authentic Mexican and some gentrified food there was no flavor, no spice, buttt at least it's a real cozy and inviting atmosphere read more

Note-Full review here with more descriptions as out of room https://textdoc.co/7uB1PC62qUpGy0ft I went to this Mexican place with a group of others months ago as per most of my other recent reviews. As can also be told from those reviews, I'm not vegan or vegetarian but the food here was tasty. I would say that some dishes worked better than others but it was overall a good place and I would possibly stop by their other locations as I know I passed by one on the Chinatown border and I think there's one other. The inside is nice and the place got pretty crowded but the volume stayed pretty low. I remember the bathroom being excessively bright compared to many other places I think from neon or something which was a bit different. They gave us three salsas/hot sauces including a habanero, fermented serrano, and salsa negra with my favorite being the serrano and then the habanero but the negra wasn't too shabby. To drink, I had the Pineapple y Mezcal with mezcal, cilantro, chile de árbol, and lime. This was a pretty tasty cocktail with the smokiness from the mezcal pairing nicely with the light sweetness/sourness of the pineapple and lime along with the bit of spice from the chili. The drink had a chili/tajin rim which went with it as well. As I was waiting a bit, I also tried the esquites. I prefer esquites over the cobb version elote pretty heavily and this version was alright. I think the almond parmesan by comparison lacked a bit of the creaminess of the usual dish but the saltiness was there and it definitely could have been a good amount spicier. We received soon one of the best dishes at least to share which were the Nachos. The portion size was big and the toppings were spread nicely so they weren't that many chips that lacked flavoring. The fake chorizo had surprisingly good flavoring though it was less smokey than the meat version but that is probably to be expected and overall we all enjoyed it. Also received early were the Hongos Quesadilla. The filling was solid as I've always been a fan of corn fungus/huitlacoche and it had good spice with a bit of sweetness from the corn. The best part of it was actually the fake cheese. I usually hate fake cheese and find either the texture or flavor to be terrible and this was surprisingly close. The only bad thing about the quesadilla was ironically the quesadilla itself which didn't have too good of a texture being closer to the less good Tex-Mex spot but It is hard for me to find most quesadillas enjoyable as my local Mexican antojitos cart specializes in quesadillas. The last two things we received early, the Queso Fundido and the Beet & Pumpkin Empanadas were both just alright. For the former, said fake cheese worked a bit less here as it was more noticeable that it was fake as it did not melt as well but at least the portion was decent with plenty of chips. The empanada was a bit thick so the flavors got a bit lost and it was a bit too sweet overall for me. For the enchiladas, the Enchiladas Mole was very tasty and the better of the two. The mole had a good mix between a little bit of sweetness, a little bit of smokiness, and a little bit of bitterness from the cacao. The spices could have been a bit stronger but it was overall a good mole and honestly better than many of the Mexican spots in the city. Fake chicken tends to be pretty similar especially when shredded and if I was going to pick a dish and completely forget I was eating vegan Mexican food, I'd probably order this one. The Enchiladas Verde was also solid. Nice little bit of sourness and bitterness from the verde sauce and carnitas are a very common substitute for pulled pork for a good reason. For the tacos, the Buffalo Flower Tacos was very tasty. It was a bit pricey but the cauliflower had an excellent texture and the fried texture along with the lightly sweet and spicy sauce reminded me of Gobi Manchurian from those Indo-Chinese spots. The Crispy Pescado didn't exactly remind me of fish in anyway (fish is one of the few things that I think there really aren't any vegan/veggie substitutes as it can't match the butteriness or texture) but the flavor was solid with the pickled onions being a nice touch (wouldn't have minded those on the cauliflower also.) For the two bowls, better of the group was the Turmeric Cauliflower Bowl. It didn't exactly remind me much of Mexican food outside of the cilantro and black beans having almost a middle eastern flair thanks to the chermoula and turmeric but it was pretty tasty. The cauliflower was well spiced. My least favorite thing by a mile during the meal was the Dinosaur Kale Salad but this was definitely to be expected. I've never been a huge fan of avocado, I honestly don't like quinoa much, and I hate kale. I liked the sweeter vegetables of course but there were too many ingredients that I just didn't like so this was more me than the bowl. The dressing also just wasn't too tasty. Out of room. Mid 3 and better than expected. read more

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Always the most delicious vegan food ever service is quick and friendly even if you're not vegan this place can make you become one

Okay whether you are vegan or not doesn't matter the food here slaps. Absolutely delicious- and now my favorite Mexican place in the us I have been to. In a 4 day trip I went here twice and I am already trying to figure out how to come back soon. The vibes here are fun- def a place that will boost your mood. . Tony was my server and he was super kind and gave me great suggestions on my selections. I am also allergic to cilantro and even though it's a Mexican spot they were super nice about it. Birre and pescado tacos were my favorite sooooo far- sooooo good, I can't wait to try more. Thank you all for making food with love and deliciousness. Also reasonably priced. I would give this place a 10/10 read more

MMMMMMMMMmmmmMMMMM. I hadn't had tacos in over a month due to being on fellowship in Uganda. I was dying for birria tacos. This restaurant had excellent reviews, and was close to the hotel that we were staying at. The food will have you dancing a happy dance! They start with brining you a bottle of water infused with sprigs of mint (I drank the entire bottle lol). It was refreshing, and kissed with just enough of a mint flavor. We started with nachos, to meld the husbands desire for guacamole with my desire for queso. They were bomb. Layered with toppings throughout the pile of chips, we were able to get a little bit of everything with each bite. I had the birria which were perfectly gooey and crispy. He had a barbacoa bowl. The food was amazing. The only flaw was that our server evidently went home, without passing us off to anyone. It was a little annoying to have to hunt someone down after otherwise impeccable service. read more

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If you're looking for great tasting vegan food, this is the spot! I recently came for brunch and I was surprised at how beautiful the restaurant looked. The colors worked well together which fed to the chill atmosphere. My friend and I started with nachos appetizer. It was amazing, we finished the whole plate. I went with Pollo Coco tacos which were absolutely delicious. I also opted for a Cafe Martini, it was good but I tasted more alcohol than coffee. Service was good, super attentive staff - coming around making sure you had water and cleaning up the plates very quickly. I would definitely check it out if you're in the area! PS - I drove here and parking was horrible. There were plenty of parking places. read more

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Great vegan cuisine--their three dips are amazing, especially their cheese. Loved the two cocktails I ordered, and given their extensive Mezcal list, I know I'll be back for more. Wonderful service, servers and manager were so kind and accommodating! And don't forget to order dessert. read more

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I love Jajaja and when I say it's good, I don't mean "good for a vegan spot". I mean that I crave their nachos more than I probably should and everything else I've had has been really tasty. I first found this place when my cousins (one can't have gluten and both are kosher) came to town. I figured this place would tick both the boxes and I'd heard good things. Neither of them were particularly excited to eat vegan but we all agreed that everything exceeded expectations. We had another experience with a friend who is Kosher and he also agreed the food was great. The restaurant itself is cute with a nice outdoor area. Any time I've been in person (I mostly do takeout), the staff is always really nice and the service is good. For what jajaja is, it's great. In a neighborhood where it feels harder and harder to get a reservation, it feels like jajaja is a reliable, solid option. read more

Loved everything we tried!! Absolutely going back again. Still dreaming of having that street corn :D read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here one Friday afternoon. It wasn't busy and since I was alone decided to sit at the lovely bar. The bartender was nice and made a delicious plum y mezcal! I ordered the Chorizo tacos 2per order. However, you could get a 3rd for additional $4. The tacos were tasty but for $6 each a bit over priced for the size. However, there are other things on the menu that looks fantastic, so I will be back to try. read more

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4.5, rounding to 5. Honestly, this is probably the best vegan place I've had. And I love meat. The portions are super large. I got the chicken burrito, which if you didn't tell me was vegan I would have believed it. The Tacos Tazon bowl is also massive, you won't leave hungry for sure. I really like the dim lighting inside -- there are some hip hanging lights and light wood all around the restaurant. My only qualm is that the music is REALLY loud (but could be good for a night out, lots of Bad Bunny). read more

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it was my first time going to Jajaja Plantas Mexicana in Bk and I have to say that I did have one of the best times of my life. I went with my Primo who isn't vegan at all and he did love everything. It was a great experience, highly recommended please try the NACHOS + Guacamole (bs everyone loves guac) you gonna love it. Their Cocktails are fire . Our server Isabella was so helpful. Also the music is just what you want to hear. Latinos in the house read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Delicioso - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

SO GOOD! I believe they used chunk steak for the meat. It was very delicious. Me and my friend shared it together. The service was quick and the vibe is great! read more

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I'm Mexican and have lived in Mexico/traveled all around the country so I'm notoriously hard to please with Mexican restaurants outside of Mexico - that said, this spot is a hit. My friend and I split three orders of tacos so we could each have one of each - the jackfruit, chorizo, and sweet potato tacos. All of them were straight up fire - so full of flavor and a great combination of different tastes in each taco. Hard to pick a favorite, but I think I liked the sweet potato best. Mexican food is wonderful because there are a ton of plant based options, and Jajaja does a great job in showing that. They have fake "meat" but they also just have veggie dishes that don't pretend to be meat, and both are great. The decor here is super cute, the service is great, and the food was fabulous. Can't wait to return. read more

Stumbled upon JaJaJa after my original dinner plan fell through, and I will say I am not disappointed at all. When walking in the main seating area was full, so we had the option of sitting on the back or waiting for an available booth we chose to wait the 15 minutes. While we waited, we sat at the bar with Tati who was so sweet and pleasant. I smelled the aroma of popcorn in the air and she showed me that she was making it right on the spot for a cocktail that they have on the menu. She even came to check on us at our table long after we're seated, I thought that was so nice of her. We were called to our table where Anthony was our server. He was honest, patient, kind and gave us plenty of recommendations throughout our dining experience. For drinks I got the Popcorn Y pasión it was ok had a bit to much passion fruit puree for my liking. We also got the Grapefruit Y ginger my friend liked it for me it was very strong and the Cactus prickly pear which comes in a can it was ok. I eventually ordered a Jarritos and was satisfied with that. For appetizer we started with the nachos and of course we added guacamole these nachos were a 10/10! A great portion to share and absolutely delicious. I was a little apprehensive about ordering the pumpkin and beet empanadas however I did, which Anthony recommended. They were really good and that kale on the bottom pushed it over the edge. I must say you should try them you will be satisfied it has beautiful colors, wonderful texture, great crunch on the outside. I also got the Esquites which is basically street corn in a bowl and it was good could have been slightly on the spicier side, my friend who usually doesn't like corn liked this dish though. Now moving on to the entree I wanted to try the chicken tacos which come 2 per order they were good I definitely think I should have went with the cauliflower tacos instead, I also ordered the Chorizo burrito which I ended up taking home now I wish I had enough room to eat it on the spot it was good when I did eat it. I would prefer a little less rice and more chorizo or other ingredients but it was overall good. You can definitely share the burritos here also. For dessert I sided with the churritos which wasn't a hard decision at all it is served with a coconut dulce de leche on the side. The churittos were good served warm but the dulce de leche is amazing! I could eat it by itself it is sweet, has a smooth texture I couldn't get enough! The entire staff here is amazing they work together and are very kind I can't wait to come back and try some other menu options!!! I was so pleased with my experience I asked to speak to the manager Caasi was her name she was also one of the people that came over during our dining to see if everything was alright. read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Bee on the side of building - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Jajaja might have been one of my favorite vegan experiences. The nachos were as good if not better than any great plate of restaurant nachos. The restaurant serves vegan food, but the food doesn't taste vegan. You feel great eating it while also eating delicious food. The restaurant itself had a nice, chill vibe to it. Especially in the night, the restaurant was a great date spot. The service was also quick and great! Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Excellent service! Rey went above and beyond to make our time there enjoyable. Food is super flavorful and fresh read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Chilaquiles verde - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my favorite restaurants in NY! It's vegan, but for some of the meals, you'd think it was real meat. The texture of the meat in the burrito bowl is unreal. You can't go wrong with anything, but I recommend the taco tazon, burrito bowl, or enchiladas. The service is great. They're very attentive, and the atmosphere is clean and festive. read more

Great, vibey restaurant with a very friendly staff.. We really enjoyed our entrees - I got the gorditas with chorizo which were delicious and my friend got the rice bowl. The gorditas were truly unique and I highly recommend them! The cocktails were incredible and very strong - a dangerous combination! I personally loved the Plum y Mezcal as it's all alcohol and perfect to drink before a night out. ;) read more

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I was very pleasantly surprised by this vegan restaurant. Went here with a friend for some finger food and drinks. I got a grapefruit mezcal and we shared nachos with added guacamole which were really good. The manager was new and very nice. He even treated us to churros which come with a vegan dulce de Leche sauce. They were so good and fresh. I will definitely return here. read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had some really good tacos here. The staff was very nice and my food was brought out pretty quickly. The only thing I would say is that the lemonade was extremely tart and not sweet at all. read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I can honestly say I was impressed by this restaurant!! I am Mexican so I definitely have higher standards for Mexican food when I eat out. The flavors tasted so authentic and I love how they used atypical alternatives for their taco meat. Very creative. We ordered the gorditas with soyrizo, barbacoa tacos, fish tacos, and spicy birria. The spicy birria tacos are not pictured because everything else was so good we had to order more!! Our favorites were the gorditas and the fish tacos. The gorditas were crispy on the outside, soft and doughy on the inside (just like my mom makes them :)). The fish tacos were crispy and refreshing. Also their sauces were actually spicy!! Must try. read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Gorditas, Crispy Pescado Tacos, Barbacoa Tacos, Almond Horchata (missing the Spicy Birria Tacos!) - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious authentic Mexican food! Friendly staff, nice decor and outdoor seating with beautiful sunset view with Manhattan backdrop. We got the Birria tacos & the sauce is amazing-- I've been to other Jajaja locations too & it never disappoints! read more

This location accommodates larger parties. Came with a party of 8 with reservations made a day prior. Definitely recommend getting the nachos to share. The kale pancakes are a bit more unique in flavor and may not fit everyone's palate. I was not a big fan of the dried fruit that came with the pancakes as it brought out the bitterness of the kale. The pollo coco tacos were good and the sauce really complements the flavor. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the food as a non vegan. Bathrooms were interesting as each had a different colored lighting. read more

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I don't like many vegan/vegetarian places as I'm a meat lover, and as a native Arizonian, I'm familiar with what good Mexican food tastes like. All to say, Jajaja surprised me with the delicious food and lovely ambiance:) my friends and I really enjoyed our experience and I love how it's such a vegan/vegetarian friendly place, 10/10 would recommend! read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Huevos Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been to their LES location so I knew what I was in for, but they did a really great hob with the decoration and vibe in the new Williamsburg location. The clear winner is as expected: the nachos. Get it with guac. I really enjoyed the tamale as well, probably not everyone's cup of tea. We got a variety of tacos - I was into my second drink so the flavors all kind of blended tbh but they were good. Loooved all the salsas. Playlist: 5/5 for sure. Vibe: 5/5 (also the place is bigger than it looks from the outside!) read more

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I came with a couple friends on a Saturday night around 8. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. It's a really cute vegan spot! The nachos were really good, though I could've used more protein. But the chips were crispy and the sauces were amazing. My favorite by far was the pumpkin/beet empanada -- so warm and sweet, without being overly sugary. The ceviche was a nice complement to the empanada, since it was very fresh and tart. Definitely recommend! read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I am not vegan, but wow, wow, wow. The vegan chicken Gordita is possibly the best Gordita I have had in my LIFE. The chicken was flawless in taste and texture, and as a whole it easily goes toe to toe with every non-vegan Gordita I have ever had. I was also impressed by their vegan cheese, and the fact that I had endless options despite being deathly allergic to wheat/gluten, nuts, and sesame. I have long assumed that vegan food was uniformly going to be chock full of nut and gluten ingredients, so I was so so pleasantly surprised. I'll be dreaming of this food until my next visit. Jajajaja LA anyone? read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Gorditas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been wanting to try out this restaurant since May. I finally had the chance this past Tuesday because I was in the area. It was around 8:00 p.m. and it wasn't too crowded. We got seated right away outside. The server, who happens to be ultra nice, comes out and brings out water and the menus. For someone who's not familiar with the menu, we asked for recommendations. Nachos was on top of the list as well as some street tacos like the "pollo coco" tacos and "buffalo flower". In our hungry state, we said yes to everything and ordered the "sikil pak" on the side. Nachos were tasty. Their chorizo texture gave a nice touch. I enjoyed the abundance of sauce and the cheese. We did not opt for the guacamole but I will next time. Sikil pak's dip reminded my of a pork dip for some reason but it's really crushed Mayan pumpkin seeds, habenaro, and plum tomato. I wouldn't have minded a stronger spice kick. As for the tacos... little did we know, we ordered two sets of tacos thinking it was one in our confusion. We took the pollo coco to go and at the buffalo flower on the spot as that would've been soggy by the time we got home. Cauliflower was nicely battered and definitely lighter than your average buffalo chicken. Very tasty. Though I didn't eat the pollo coco on the spot, I took it home and placed it in the refrigerator. The next day I placed it in the air fryer to heat it up. With the leftover sauce and this newly heated taco. I can't believe it tastes like chicken! Now I want to try all the tacos on the list. read more

Jajaja Mexicana - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I liked this place and especially the burrito but I've had issues twice now that can't be overlooked. The first time the burrito had some metal shavings in it that my wife bit into. This was in the restaurant. Most recently I ordered a burrito and it had a big hair in it. There are some quality control issues there and won't be going back. read more

This was a great vegan experience in Williamsburg Brooklyn. The chayote fish tacos was so delicious I really thought it was fish. The cookies I could pass on, everything else was on point. Fantastic service, love the energy and vibe from the staff. Great experience. I'll be back. Live, laugh, and love. -Sha read more

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