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A restaurant · Lower East Side · on three of my lists

Jajaja Mexicana.

Worth it, says Antonina. Jajaja Mexicana, a top vegan restaurant in the Lower East Side, proves that vegan food can be delicious.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best restaurants on the Lower East Side
Address
162 E Broadway Directions
Subway
F to East Broadway, 1 min
Website
jajajamexicana.com
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Jajaja Mexicana on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on three of my lists, from Best happy hours on the Lower East Side to Best restaurants on the Lower East Side. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best happy hours on the Lower East SideWorth it
  2. Best margaritas in New YorkWorth it
  3. Best restaurants on the Lower East SideWorth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Three of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Best margaritas in New York

No. 7 on that list
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Jajaja Mexicana is a plant-based haven where vibrant flavors meet creative, meatless Mexican cuisine. With an inviting atmosphere and a commitment to sustainability, Jajaja is one of the best vegan restaurants in NYC, and their menu showcases innovative plant-based twists on traditional dishes.

Like most other Mexican restaurants you’ll find an assortment of Mexican beer and cocktails. But tequila is the name of the game at Jajaja. To be more specific, the frozen agave margarita with the swirl of mango habanero is drool-worthy, and one of the most memorable margaritas in New York City.

Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Jajaja Mexicana, a top vegan restaurant in the Lower East Side, proves that vegan food can be delicious. Despite being plant-based, the menu is. A must-try is the buffalo flower tacos, made with cauliflower, celery, shredded carrots, and blue cheese – a surprising delight even for non-vegans.

On The Best of New York

I put Jajaja Mexicana on three of my best lists.

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