La Jacka Restaurant
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Short Description
Nestled in the heart of Nayarit, Mexico, La Jacka is a family-owned gem dedicated to crafting delicious, natural, and health-conscious vegan Mexican cuisine. For over 20 years, our jackfruit plantation has been the cornerstone of our commitment to quality and sustainability. At La Jacka, every recipe is a cherished family creation. Discover our story and the passion that drives us to bring vibrant, wholesome flavors to your table.
Long Description
Our family has been dedicated to the art of growing and cooking with jackfruit for generations. Our head chef, Miriam, started working with jackfruit at the age of twelve when her family began cultivating the fruit. The ripened jackfruit is a great meat substitute, with a stringy texture and neutral taste that takes on almost any flavor. As a child, Miriam took an interest in business and would make and sell banana bread with her friends. In Mexico, her family would make jackfruit nectar, marmalades, bread, ice cream, and candies to share different methods of eating the fruit. It wasn't until Miriam was married that she started cooking regularly herself. After relocating to California, Miriam became a farmworker, harvesting fruits & vegetables from the Central Valley. However, she still wanted to own her own business.