Our Food
At Chaia, vegetables get the attention they deserve. We cook with the seasons, make our corn tortillas from scratch every day, and let great ingredients do the work.
With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, plus one thoughtfully chosen meat taco, there’s something delicious for just about everyone.
Our kitchens are completely free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, and soy, so there are fewer questions and more tacos.
Tacos
Our signature tacos have earned their place. The seasonal ones keep us inspired.-
Creamy Kale & Potato | Signature
pepper jack, salsa verde & pickled red onion
corn, dairy, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian
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Braised Mushroom | Signature
feta, salsa roja & cilantro
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Hash | Signature
feta, arugula pepita salsa & cilantro
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Aji Verde Braised Chicken | Signature
braised chicken, achiote carrots, pickled cucumber & fennel. created with Chef Pepe Moncayo
corn, dairy free, gluten free, nuts free, sesame, soy free
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Scrambled Egg & Black Bean | Signature
queso fresco, salsa asada, jalapeños & cilantro
corn, egg, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian
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Roasted Eggplant Taco | Seasonal
goat cheese, salsa de jalapeño crudo & sorrel
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Skillet Sweet Corn | Seasonal
queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema, and sungolds & fresh basil
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Seasonal Sampler
a tasting of our five vegetable tacos
corn, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Taco Tray
your choice of 12 tacos
corn, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan option
Quesadillas, Nachos & Enchiladas
These are the dishes we turn to when we’re craving something warm, comforting, and made to share.-
Cheese Quesadilla
melted monterey jack & salsa verde
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Mushroom Quesadilla
braised mushrooms, monterey jack, olio piccante & salsa asada
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Street Corn Quesadilla | Seasonal
elote-style corn, monterey jack and cotija cheese & lime crema
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Sweet Potato Nachos
toasted corn chips, black beans, pepper jack, arugula pepita salsa, cilantro, pickled red onions & cilantro-lime jalapeños
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Black Bean Enchiladas
two enchiladas with pepper jack & salsa roja, topped with jalapeño crema, pickled red onion and cilantro, and served with your choice of seasonal sautéed greens or our herby green rice
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Enchilada Family Pack
12 black bean enchiladas; serves 6
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
Sides
Little extras with big personalities.-
Black Beans
jalapeños & crema
gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Green Rice
feta, herb pesto & toasted pepitas
gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan option
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Chips & Dip
habanero pepita dip
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegan
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Chips & Salsa de Árbol
tomato, white onion, garlic, cilantro, and roasted chiles de árbol
corn, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegan
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Kale Salad
parmesan, toasted pepita vinaigrette & mint
dairy, gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegetarian
Sweets
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Cinnamon-Coconut Cookie
cinnamon and coconut cookie (made in a facility that processes nuts by rise bakery, washington, dc)
gluten free, nuts free, sesame free, soy free, vegan
Our drinks are made with the same care as our food. House-made hibiscus tea is a longtime favorite, alongside seasonal cocktails, our signature "skinny" Chaia margarita, wine, beer, matcha, and coffee for whatever the day calls for.
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Iced “Horchata” Matcha Latte
matcha, cinnamon, vanilla syrup & oat milk
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Iced Hibiscus Tea
housemade with local bee honey & fresh mint
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Iced Green Tea
mint, marigold & citrus
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Coconut Agua Fresca
coconut milk, lime & honey
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Elderberry Kombucha
from wild kombucha, md
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Cold Brew Coffee
from santa lucia coffee, md
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Chaia Margarita
"skinny" and housemade - tequila, lime & agave
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Ruby Paloma
grapefruit, mezcal, lime & ginger agave
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Wine
white, rosé, red
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Beer
a craft ipa
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Hot Tea
black, green & herbal from bellocq tea atelier, ny
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Latte, Cappuccino, Americano
from santa lucia coffee, md