Jersey City residents and visitors will have a new taco spot to enjoy on Taco Tuesdays and every other day of the week. La Milpa Taqueria has opened at 45 Franklin Street in the Heights. The chef behind the project is Jamie Ramirez, the chef and owner of nearby neighborhood favorite The Franklin. Read on for what we know about La Milpa Taqueria in Jersey City Heights.
About the Restaurant
La Milpa Taqueria is a new project from Chef Jamie Ramirez, the head chef and owner of BYOB spot The Franklin, located at 159 New York Avenue. La Milpa is located at 45 Franklin Street, just around the corner from The Franklin. Chef Jamie opened a second location of The Franklin in Secaucus in 2022. While the menu at The Franklin is mainly Italian, La Milpa exclusively serves tacos, tortas, flautas, and quesadillas.
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Plans for La Milpa were made known in May 2023, and recently, the restaurant hosted a soft opening to share the menu with friends and fans.
Tacos come in a wide variety at La Milpa. Guests have the option of getting steak, chicken, chorizo, fish, and more. Of course, there are vegetarian options for those looking for a meatless option. Also available are flautas and tortas, each with a choice of chicken, steak, or cheese filling. Other dishes are available to share, such as nachos and Elotes Callejeros, a type of Mexican street corn. There are also aqua frescas on the menu, which will be just the thing to quench one’s thirst on a hot summer afternoon.
The restaurant’s hours are Monday through Sunday from 11AM to midnight — perfect for people trying to get their late-night taco fix. Guests can enjoy their meals inside the bright and colorful restaurant, or hang outside in the backyard at one of the many picnic tables when the weather cooperates.
La Milpa joins many other restaurants in Jersey City that call the Franklin Street neighborhood home. Its sister restaurant, The Franklin, is only a block away. It’s an Italian restaurant known for its tasty brunch and expansive dinner menu. The Spanish restaurant, Ricky’s, is right across the street at 48 Franklin Street, serving chicken, steak, rice, beans, and empanadas. It makes La Milpa the only place to get tacos on Franklin Street.
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Hoboken + Jersey City Businesses Hosting Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Since January 7th, wildfires have burned across Los Angeles, destroying residential property and county structures, and affecting the lives of thousands. Cities from the West Coast to the East Coast have pitched in to aid where they can, including Hoboken and Jersey City. From donation drives to fundraisers, Hudson County stepped up, and there are multiple businesses and organizations in the area that continue to accept donations. Read on for where to donate in Hoboken + Jersey City to help those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, California.
Local Spots Accepting Donations
Another Man's Treasure | 195 Montgomery Street, Jersey City
Another Man’s Treasure has locations in Jersey City and Los Angeles. This vintage spot shared via Instagram that it is donating a portion of its proceeds from its JC location toward relief efforts in Los Angeles and Pasadena. In addition to operating as a donation drop-off center, a portion of AMT's LA location is functioning as a "free shop," where those affected by the fires can take what they need at no cost.
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Completely Booked | Based in Hoboken
Completely Booked, a book club run by Jordan Hernandez (an HG writer!), will host a book swap on January 30th from 7PM to 9PM at Mojo Coffee's Bloomfield Street location. A ticket to this event costs $15 and includes an entry to the swap, a hot drink bar provided by Mojo Coffee, desserts from Double Dough, and a donation to World Central Kitchen, an organization providing meals to first responders and families affected by the LA fires. See this link to purchase a ticket.
River Street Garage | 80 River Street, Hoboken
Do Good Donuts and Double Dough will join the Hoboken community in supporting relief efforts on January 19th. From 3PM to 6PM, locals should stop by River Street Garage for donuts made by Do Good Donuts and cookies from Double Dough. All proceeds made from this sale will be donated to World Central Kitchen.
Sirena | 581 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
Sirena, a California-based women's clothing and accessory spot in Jersey City, will donate 100% of its proceeds from January 12th to January 15th to World Central Kitchen. Hudson County locals can shop for a cause daily from 10AM to 6PM.
St. Mary Advocates | 536 Garden Street, Hoboken
Locals can "Thrift for Relief" on January 15th and January 18th at St. Mary Advocates in Hoboken. All proceeds from those two days will be donated to the American Red Cross.
Rumble Boxing | 1202 Shipyard Lane, Hoboken
Rumble Boxing in Hoboken accepting donations of water, clothing, blankets, and non-perishable food items, like canned or boxed products. Locals can drop off their donations at Rumble Boxing's front desk at 1202 Shipyard Lane. This business will send all items directly to Los Angeles.
Past Events
These local spots held donation events over the weekend of January 11th. While these events have passed, The Hoboken Girl wants to applaud them for their good deeds.
Bake Sale at The Hive
The Hive, along with eight other bakeries in New York City + New Jersey, held a bake sale to raise funds for LA residents in need. On January 12th, Hoboken locals were able to buy all kinds of treats, and in doing so, helped raise money for those affected by the fires.
Donations at Washington General Store
Washington General Store in Hoboken accepted donations from locals over the past weekend. The store received tons of clothes, new underwear, socks, bath supplies, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other essentials — so many items that it is holding donations until further notice.
Fundraiser Yoga Classes at Sol Spirit
This yoga studio held fundraiser classes at its Montclair and Jersey City locations on January 12th. All proceeds from its fundraiser classes went towards the American Red Cross's LA fire relief efforts. Sol Spirits was able to raise $468 from class attendees and matched the amount in full.
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Margs for California
Porta in Montclair and Jersey City hosted a fundraiser to support the victims of the fires in LA. From January 10th to January 12th, all proceeds from margarita pizzas were donated to World Central Kitchen.
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