Welcome to JesseJay's, proudly serving the Best Tacos in Maryland. Explore our menu and enjoy our award-winning Latin-inspired cuisine. Order online or reserve a table today!

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Our current hours are:

11am-8pm Tues-Thurs & 11am-9pm Fri & Sat

Reservations are for inside tables only and are recommended. Bars are first come, first served.

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🚚🌮 JesseJay’s Food Trailer is Rolling into Dunkirk! 🌮🚚

Apple Greene neighborhood, are y’all ready?! We’re bringing the flavors to you today from 4-7 PM—so grab your crew, come hungry, and let’s make this a delicious

📚✨ Book club lunch at JesseJay’s! ✨📚

After snow canceled our January meetup, we finally got to discuss The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus (our December read) and Radical Candor—okay, okay… we talked about the books a little b

🌧️ Winter’s not over yet! Do you think we’ll get a winter mix later? We’re keeping an eye on it—so just in case, come early and get your taco on at JesseJay’s! 🌮🔥

Quick heads up: Due to a delivery mix-up, we’re

💘 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘

Love is in the air—and so is the smell of your favorite Latin eats! ❤️🌮✨

We’ve only got one spot left at 5 PM, but plenty of room earlier in the day! So why not treat yourself (and your Valentine) to

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.

The Menu

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Jesse Burger - Customizable Latin Flavor

Jay's Guac & Chips - Fresh Flavor Fiesta

Carnitas & Short Rib Tacos with Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Churrasco with Cilantro Chimichurri and Side Salad

Mofongo with Grilled Shrimp and Rice & Beans

JesseJay’s Catering

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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.