Puerto Rican Pasteles Making Classes at Jay’s Latin Kitchen
Join us at Jay's Latin Kitchen for a hands-on class celebrating a beloved Puerto Rican holiday tradition!
Learn how to assemble and wrap traditional pasteles using our prepared masa and your choice of chicken, pork, or vegetable filling. Enjoy delicious Puerto Rican food during class and take home the pasteles you make!
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday, November 11 | 6–8 PM
Saturday, November 14 | 11 AM–1 PM
Cost: $85 per person
Space is limited to 12 guests per class to ensure a fun, interactive experience with personalized instruction.
Thanksgiving Pre-Orders 🦃🍂
Let Jay's Latin Kitchen bring a little Puerto Rican flavor to your Thanksgiving table!
We're accepting Thanksgiving pre-orders so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday with family and friends.
Our Thanksgiving Meal feeds approximately 6 people and includes:
Slow-Roasted Pork
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Puerto Rican Potato Salad
Pre-order deadline: November 18
Pickup Dates: Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25
(Please disregard the automated order confirmation indicating your order is ready the day it is placed. Your Thanksgiving meal will be available for pickup on your selected date.)
Our last Sunday open for this season will be Sunday, Nov 8
Sunday brunch + LUNCH
at Jay’s Latin Kitchen
Join us every Sunday at Jay’s Latin Kitchen, where bold Latin flavors meet some of your favorite brunch classics.
🕙 Sundays: 10AM–3PM
🍳 Brunch Menu: Available 10AM–3PM
🌮 Lunch Menu: Select lunch favorites beginning at 12PM
📍 Seating: Indoor dining + our outdoor pavilion at El Swampo
Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or a little bit of both, we've got you covered. And of course, there are mimosas and margaritas too. 😉🍊🥂
👉 Reserve your table and come spend your Sunday with us!
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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.
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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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