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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.

In it’s first five years, Jay’s Latin Kitchen (formerly 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

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