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Weโre beyond thrilled to share that our ๐๐จ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ฑ is now available for ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฐ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ on Etsy! Spread the magic of JesseJayโs Coquito with friends and family all over the U.S.!
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Got someone in mind who could use a little holiday cheer? ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐๐จ!
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Currently we are hiring for:
Line Cooks
Applicants must be 16+ yrs old.
About our Food
We serve fresh, delicious Latin foods and drinks inspired by our Mexican and Puerto Rican heritages. Some of our favorites are Mofongo, Braised Short Rib, Cuban Sandwich & Steak tacos - just to mention a few.
JesseJayโs Catering
Let JesseJayโs cater your next special event!
Meet the chef - Jesse Ramirez
Jesse is a talented chef, passionate about food and family. He graduated with a Culinary Arts degree from the Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC. Jesse has 15+ years of cooking experience including Executive Chef positions at Butcherโs Hill Society, Regiโs American Bistro and Sous Chef at Mamaโs on the Half Shell, all in Baltimore, MD. In September of 2017, Jesse won an award in the Farm to Chef culinary competition in Baltimore. He won the Peopleโs Choice Award for the best dessert of the night.
In itโs first five years, JesseJayโs Latin Inspired Kitchen has won over 30 awards:
Whatโs Up? Media Best of Annapolis 2024 - Best Ethnic Fusion Cuisine
Capital Gazette Best of Anne Arundel Dining 2023: 3 Wins - Best Chef, Best Bartender, Best Takeout; 5 Honorable Mentions Best Burger, Best Cocktail, Best Food Truck, Best Latin, Best New Restaurant
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 2020 & 2023
Best of the Bay - Bay Weekly 2021: 6 awards including Best Restaurant, Best Margaritas, Best Take Out, Best Wait Staff, Best Bang for your Buck, & Best Mexican Restaurant!
Best of the Bay - Bay Weekly 2020: 10 awards including Best Restaurant, Best Take Out, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Cocktails, & more!
Next Door App - Neighborhood Favorite
Whatโs Up Annapolis - Best of 2020: Best New Restaurant 2020
Chesapeake Family Life - 2020 Family Favorites: Best Place for Date Night
Eat This, Not That - Best Tacos in Every State: Best Tacos in Maryland
Best of Bay - Bay Weekly 2019: Best New Restaurant, Best Margarita, Best New Bar, Best New Business
Have questions or feedback? Contact the chef here.