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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.

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 Butcher’s Hill Society, Regi’s American Bistro and Sous Chef at Mama’s 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 People’s Choice Award for the best dessert of the night.

In it’s first five years, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen has won over 30 awards:

• What’s 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

• What’s 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.