JaJa Cafe

5714 McArdle Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, United States

JaJa Cafe

About the Company

rating: 4.5

Classic Chinese dishes served in a compact, unpretentious place where patrons order at the counter.

Categories

  • Chinese restaurant

Contact Information

Phone: +1 361-929-5717

Website: http://www.jajacafecorpuschristi.com/

Address: 5714 McArdle Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, United States

Working hours
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Always -Awesome service,great fresh food

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

This was my 2nd time coming here and the 1st was years ago. We sat waiting for a waitress and when no one came i flagged a lady down for water while we wait for the waitress and thats when we were told you order at the counter. Okay so then we ordered. Food came out fast and hot. I also didnt know that there is a choice soup OR eggroll. I must have missed that on the menu so I had to order additional eggrolls. Back to the food it was tasty nothing to write home about. But OMG the flies inside this place are horrible. I felt like I was sitting outdoors fighting for my food. They should try to manage the fly problem. If I do return it certainly wont be to dine in.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Really good food and service. My go to place for good Chinese food in Corpus Christi.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

They serve consistently good Chinese food. Always hot and tasty. This is our go to Chinese restaurant in Corpus.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Best in town!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

I m very sad to report this is my FIRST ever bad review. This restaurant was picked at random my parents had wanted to go there so figured why not give it a shot. Well sadly I was VERY DISAPPOINTED!! My parents are getting ready to order. Oh and just FYI there was a group of us. So of course everyone was going to order something to eat. Well my parents weren t even done ordering; while the waitress kept cutting my parents off and kept trying to rush them all while trying to finish ordering. The service was zero stars. The atmosphere was very off. Nothing about this place, I liked. I don t even want to give it one star; I want to give it zero stars. This is the first time I am sad to say. This place is a HUGE NO for me I give this place 2 thumbs down

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Great size portions cooked to order ,awesome eats

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Local favorite! Great chinese food! Locally owned and just doesnt disappoint!

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Great out of the way place.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Omg. So perfect. I know what taste good and how your preparation and taste has to be perfect. I cook for very finicky people. Dietary restrictions: Salt was done at a minimum which is good for Anyone who worries about high blood pressure. But taste wasnt sacrificed. Delicious. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Jaja is surprisingly quite large inside! A group of 10 went out for lunch here today, and we were shocked out how fast our food came out. We prepared for a longer lunch for how big our team is. We all ordered fairly quick and the food was out within less than 5-8 minutes depending on what each of us ordered. I only had wished I could have ordered a side of General Tso Chicken with my Lo Mein instead of ordering Chicken Lo Mein, but the Chicken Lo Mein was very tasty! Their fountain drinks are a bit pricy as well. I m not gonna lie, my stomach was very upset amongst many of our team after lunch and throughout the afternoon. We all got different items and there were many bathroom trips had. Yet, we d all still go again. Parking: If you can t find parking up front, park in the back and go through the back entrance!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Got the Lo Mien and steamed broccoli . Medium spicy is perfect and Sriracha on the side. Noodles are slighty the flat noodles vs circle but good change up and not too lumpy like some places. Solid noodles. May have to try their other food later on! Fast service from Uber eats too. Thank you to the driver and Jaja Cafe team!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Very fresh and fast. Cozy place

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 1

Well not sure what happen, I was on the business trip and saw the review and figured I try it, boy it s totally opposite and made my stomach upset! I told the lady up front and she was nice and offer me another replacement but I decline because I just lost interest in the place. I just order 3 things. 1 Hot & sour soup- it was not the best or good, just ok, strange they put cabbage in it? The only good was the fried noodle that came with the soup. 2 Egg roll well it s not handmade but frozen because when I got it, the inside was still warm/cold. 3 the Handmade dumping is what got my stomach sick. It was over excessive oily and under cook and the meat just tasted with lots of 5 spice flavor and it was disgusting. It came with 12 and I only ate 3. The price came out about $20. And I could have gone to a fast food and get better quality food! Well the review is good but my experience was terrible, won t be coming back for sure.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Great looking & tasting food. Good portion sizes of food. I love this place. Parking is usually full and taking out or delivery is always busy. Sit inside, get delivery or take out. Always good. Parking: Available in the front & back areas.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Ordered take out. Really good food! Lots of variety to their menu, no drive through so you need to get out of your car to pickup your food. Ordered online direct to store and saved delivery fees.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Food is served piping hot and is plentiful. Our favorite spot for Chinese food in Corpus. Vegetarian options: Tofu options

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

If u r craving for spicy food then this place is a perfect choice I can say. I ve ordered crispy hot spicy chicken with noodle on side it was so good I liked it and spring rolls. My friend have ordered hot & sour soup and twin pepper fish they were good but if u don t like more pepper flavored then u can skip fish. The staff were friendly and the food came quick. Last but not least Fortune cookies .

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Everything is made to order. Freshness!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Food is always very good. Cashier was a little rude

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Best Authentic Chinese food in Corpus. I ordered tons of food for so cheap! Highly recommend the Eggplant! And the Egg Drop Soup! The Teriyaki Tofu is Legendary! It will blow you away! Food was prepared quick and the order was huge but accurately made. Every dish was heavenly!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

My family and I LOVE it here. Dine in and take out because we crave it even when we dont have time to dine :) :) the owner is lovely as well. Shes always cleaning and checking in with everyone . This business needs to be recognized more often <3 and in my opinion, they have the best egg drop soup in town.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

Service was great. Food not so good. Egg rolls were burnt. Mongolian beef had way too much cornstarch, overcooked, tasted like the beef was old and they used an extremely cheap cut

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 2

The beef lo mein didnt have any vegetables, otherwise perfect flavored lo mein, egg roll and egg drop soup Parking: Parking in the back

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

this place was amazing!!! i haven t had some real good chinese in a while! i will say best place in CC for chinese food! also serving sizes are big

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

This is my go-to Chinese takeout in Corpus Christi. Delicious every time!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 2

This was a very disappointing visit! The orange chicken was old and hard to chew. Normally, the food has a great taste, but not today! I honestly couldnt even finish it! It will be a while until I return.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Food is good. Service is Friendly

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Super good and flavorful food! The owner and partner are also very friendly and kind. Very good customer service!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 3

It was too warm in the dining room. The server was less than helpful. The fried wonton were of a very dark shade of brown.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Good food, huge portions

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

The food is so delicious. The owner is very

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Good food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Rated best of the best

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

I have not been to the restaurant. I get delivery, and I have gotten food from there 4 times. I have gotten combination Lomein with egg rolls 2 times, and I have gotten combination fried rice and egg rolls 2 times. They were all delivered by Door Dash, and the food was like it had just been taken off of the stove. The packaging was 2nd to none. They were harder plastic containers with lids, and the food was piping hot. I would definitely give them a try.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Great food and service! edit- this is still true!! I love Jaja Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Well run small, clean restaurant. Portion size large! Phone-in and pick-up available. Parking: Parking available behind restaurant with entrance in back. Can park next business lot on weekends and evenings.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

A great hidden gem. Great service and the food is amazing. Had the hot and sour soup. The crispy hot chicken is amazing and flavorful.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Ginger fish plate is absolutely amazing, and enough food for two meals

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Small place. When the owner is not there, the service is Not Up to Standard. The food is Not tasteful. Areas of the restaurant are dirty. Employees are using their personal Cellphones infront of customers . Dietary restrictions: For those with food allergies or restrictions is available on the menu. Parking: Parking is difficult infront and in the rear of the restaurant. Handicap Parking is available in back of the restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp is available in back of the restaurant.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 3

The red head goth girl with the Twilight buttons on her apron is incredibly inappropriate and rude to customers. The food is okay.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

I have ordered delivery before, but tonight was the first time going in. Everyone was very friendly and attentive, even though they were clearly busy with tons of delivery orders. They definitely have a good rhythm with taking care of all orders. We were able to look at the menu while we were seated and then go up to the counter to order. Our orders were out very quickly. I had the sesame chicken, and my husband tried the Mongolian beef. They were both great! Neither one of us was able to finish the entire meal, but on top of having to go boxes and everything available for us to grab; we were also brought some fortune cookies and boxes at the best possible time. The atmosphere, food, prices and friendly staff are all wonderful. Well definitely be back! Especially to try some of the authentic Chinese dishes.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Delicious! Gourmet Rice noodle with beef and gravy

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Great tasting food with exceptional service. A vegetarian section on the menu is wonderful to see.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

Both dishes lacked a bit of flavor (spicy shrimp/ chicken & broccoli beef). The egg rolls were really good. Weve had delivery before and enjoyed it, so well definitely try again in the future. Probably wont try the egg drop again.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Doris is the best owner the food is always good the best Chinese food in Texas

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Great service, the portion is well more then you expect!! Atmosphere is awesome!! We go as a family, everyone gets a different plate and pass it around for everyone to have a little of everything and we still have extra to take home!!! Love it!! Parking: Theres parking but when busy its kinda hard but its worth the wait Wheelchair accessibility: Thru the back theres a way up

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 3

JaJa Cafe offers great traditional Chinese cuisine in the Corpus Christi area. Food is hot, fresh and prepared well. Top dishes range from Stir Fried Rice, Twin Pepper Beef, and Sweet n Sour Chicken. The lunch crowd is substantially larger than the dinner crowd, so look to have a small wait for a table. Their dining room has limited seating because of its building size, several quests opt for Take Out most times. Parking is very limited with three spaces in the front of the building and a small lot in the back with about nine extra spaces available. To exit with your vehicle you must negotiate the thin alleyway to the side. They do offer children s portion meals and can accommodate Vegetarian meal requirements. Staff here are knowledgeable and friendly to assist in having a pleasant experience. Try JaJa Cafe when looking for a new Chinese food option. Vegetarian options: Stir Fried Rice, Tempura Vegetable, Egg Drop Soup, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Tofu can be substituted for any meat dish. Dietary restrictions: Changes to recipes are available for a small up charge. Parking: An average of twelve parking spaces available. Kid-friendliness: Children meal portion options available. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to enter restaurant is located in the rear of the building.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

I finally tried the Mushu Pork. It was delicious. I will order extra crepes and hoysin sauce. So much food. Also the delivery was fast. Food

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

I split the daily special chicken with my husband. It was so good. It had a Sriracha garlic sauce , we had steamed rice and added 1 egg roll, and it was the perfect amount of food. Parking: Be warned during the week if they are busy , parking in back is tight and not alot of spots , at night and on weekends , can park next door.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

You must fight flys to eat also parking atrocious.lastly the food has zero taste if u like the taste of paper come here

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

Sesame balls were almost raw, undercooked and wonton soup had very little soup and too many wonton which werent very good...

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

I ve been coming to Corpus Christi for work regularly for the last few years and this place is always on my list of stops to make. The food is delicious and the quality never deviates. Their Twin Pepper Beef is one of the best Chinese dishes I ve ever had. The owner has been there every time I ve visited and she always takes time to chat up the customers and make sure everything is on point. You order at the counter and the layout is utilitarian, but the food and the people are what make restaurants shine for me, and this one sparkles in those categories.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service large portions ,

Date: 7 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Food is great ppl are great and parking is not so great.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

The Best in Town. This is one of those spots that turns into the Family restaurant. All the family always looks forward to going. So many excellent dishes. I always try a different dish each time & have only tried half the menu. TRY ,,,,, EVERYTHING!!!! Ask for Doris and tell her I sent you!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Love, love, love the Spicy Seafood soup!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

The jalapeno shrimp and chicken is quite good. The sweet and sour chicken, was ok at best. The egg roll and soup was very good. The staff is friendly and pleasant. Return customer.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Delicious

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Parking lot is a disaster lol. The food is really great, pretty pricey but so is everything else right now. I go here often and its always really good.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

First time visiting here and it was a very nice experience. O had the daily special being Lo mein with chicken. I also ordered the spring rolls. An order came with 2 rolls with sweet n sour sauce for dipping. The food was hot, fresh tasting and a nice sized portion. The spring rolls were also hot and fresh. I recommend trying them for yourself.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Cashier was very professional & nice. Restaurant & parking lot was clean.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

JaJa Cafe is unassuming from the outside, and the parking situation is absolutely one of the worst designs in history: a dead-end, narrow lot in the back with a blind turn, and if there is no spot available, youll have to back out carefully while other fun-seekers are trying to drive in, only to wish they had learned from you there is no space. This really has got to be a cruel joke. How can it get worse? Food delivery drivers double parking in the back to run in for orders, making a tight spot an even bigger mess. This lot should be condemned by city planning & zoning. Dont even try to park back there - borrow a spot from next door if you must. Now once you get inside, this is a fun & lively venue full of hip people making some really delicious Asian dishes. The portions are large, and prices are inexpensive. You will leave totally full or with a big to-go box. Yes its great. But do I want to go back and fight that parking? Ill get back to you on that one.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Love this place. Cheap with big portions and food is always great

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Great service and food highly recommend!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

This place is absolutely delicious! Omg best cuisine in Corpus Christi!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Never disappoints

Date: 9 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Food was absolutely amazing!!! Recommend the hot and sour soup definitely the best I have ever had!!! Also, get the green been chicken phenomenal!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

The best place to eat cheap prices and so much food will always be my first choice

Date: 9 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

2nd time I have been here and the food was excellent both times! The food also came out quick!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Walked in and ordered two dine-in entrees; Received my food in minutes, which puzzled me .The entree was cold with chewy/tough batter; rice was also cold and bland. $35 for two cold plates of food .I was a little surprised, given that I had been there several times before and had received great food .Never going back

Date: 10 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 2

Had food delivered and it was far below the usual quality. The Mongolian Beef was very tough and Gristly and I did not receive the Extra Shrimp I paid for on my dish. I still have terrible indigestion from the meal and was quite disappointed. Will be finding a new restaurant

Date: 10 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Server forgot our order. Food was good though.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Weve been here over twenty times and its always consistently fantastic best in Tank

Date: 10 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Food was not hot!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Food tastes great, portions are huge, and wait staff is pleasant. My only complaint is that my leftovers are always eaten by my kids or my roommates before Im able to do lunch the next day! This is by far, one of my favorite places to eat in Corpus Christi, TX. Love it. Parking: Most parking is in back

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

I had a satisfying experience at this Chinese food restaurant. The food is delicious, and the prices are reasonable, plus they offer generous portions. However, parking can be a bit of a hassle. On the bright side, the staff is incredibly fast, and the food is cooked to order, ensuring freshness. The quality of ingredients and flavors earn a solid four stars.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Quick and easy lunch! Fantastic customer service

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 2

It s ok. It s really not any better than places that charge less. If you ve ever had good cheap, American style Chinese, this is pretty subpar. Texture on all the food was over cooked and mushy. Everything has a slightly bitter taste and I m not sure if it s because of the velveted meat that wasn t rinsed. I would caution against the wonton soup. The meat is very questionable.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Food was hot and fresh. Very flavorful and well season.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Absolutely love this place! Its a hidden gem! Their food is always so fresh and tastes amazing! The service is so wonderful and all the employees are always so kind and welcoming. I have 3 little kids and they are really sweet to my kids even when my kids are a bit crazy. I will recommend this place to everyone Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

First time here, amazing food, service .

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This place is small with huge menu options. The food and flavor are very fresh and hot. If you like spicy all you have to do is ask. I must try when in the area.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 1

Decided to give this place another try, big mistake, the food was disgusting and inedible. I spent $40 on food and threw it all away. Everything was horrible, even the rice.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Were from Rio Grande City, came to Corpus for a parent conference. We were looking for some oriental cuisine and came across this place. Let me tell you, it didnt disappoint. As soon as we walked in, we felt very welcomed. The hospitality was great, it took us longer to decide on what to eat than it did to get our food. Restrooms were very clean. When we were ready to leave it was raining and the owner grabbed her umbrella and walked some of us to our vehicle. From all of the FACE family, Thank you so much for the great food, awesome service & heartfelt hospitality!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 2

I ordered thru door dash great service but food not good at all Spicy chicken was fresh too salty. Fried rice tasted like yesterdays rice. Crispy noodles stale. Egg drop soup and egg roll ok. Wont order again. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

First time eating here and it was good! Friendly staff, food made to order and everything was delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Food is cooked to order and staff was very friendly and helpful, food was really good and veggies were crisp and fresh tasting, all my food was hot and very flavorful! The place is clean and has excellent prices for well served plates. Parking: Parking is available in back of building

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

I wouldve given it 5 star but the egg drop was between cold and worm and those little crunchy stuff that they give you with your soup tasted like there were old.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Never disappointed great presentation and quality!!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 1

I ordered the crab rangoon on line and they sent the oldest crustiest ones they had instead of making new. Doordash only credited less than half and I was looking forward to this place. Your customers are not just the ones that dine inside. These were old and the filling was crusty and gross.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

This is the best Chinese food we have ever had. When we go to corpus this is a must have dinner for us. Dont forget the Ja Ja sauce.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Visited for the first time recently and had a good experience. Affordable prices too, absolutely recommend! There were some confusion with our orders but probably not something that happens often. Looking forward to a future visit. There are only 3 parking spots at the front but there s more in the back. Parking: Only 3 spots at the front but there s more parking in the rear of the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: This place is good for kids.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

We went for lunch today. We haven t been here in a while and my wife and I ordered our own things. I got the Terriaki Chicken and the hot and sour soup. It was a large portion and we both have enough for another meal each. I think we ll split something next time. The food was very good and came to the table hot. The service was quick and the people came by frequently to check on us. The parking lot is small so if you go at peak hours you may have a problem parking. We went for a late lunch, about 1:30 and we had no problem. Parking: Parking can be tough during peak hours.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 3

The food here is good. Only thing I did not like was when I ordered online and set my order to be ready at a certain time and it was made way before the time I requested

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Second time I have ate there and I liked it just as much as the first time Service is good food is excellent my favorite restaurant here in Corpus Christi now

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Food was ok. Not that good. Bland and not alot of flavor. Needs a good cleaning. No parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

This is one of the best Chinese food places Ive had the pleasure of eating at. Little on the spendy side but huge portions. Family of 6 ate here but dropped $120 on five regular dinners and a kids meal. Two appetizers and six drinks. The food was pretty damn good tho! Parking: Small parking lot!

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 3

I read about the good reviews about this place and I wanted to give this place a try, I was disappointed with the food. Sesame chicken lacked alot of flavor, it wasnt crispy enough and the steam rice was soggy. We also ordered combo fried rice and it tasted soggy and the chicken I didnt like it tasted like boiled chicken thighs so it made the rice tasted like soggy arroz con pollo. The staff were nice was dissapointed in the food. Hunan express makes better sesame chicken. Was dissapointed and felt like a waste of money.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Great

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 1

Gave this place two chances. As soon as I entered, the whole shop had a particularly bad smell, there were flies in the dining room and the hygiene was worrying. The waiter gave him an empty glass and he didnt know if he needed ice water. At first, I ordered a stir-fried beef that the waiter brought to me without flavor, but on the other side, the food was difficult to swallow without spices, and I ordered a hot and sour soup that tasted strange. I noticed a fly flew into my plate and I couldnt eat it anymore. Check out and dont come back!

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 2

I used to frequent JaJa on a regular basis. However, as of late the food and service have been subpar at best. My Hunan Chicken was too spicy. I returned the following day for a replacement. The owner thought the rice I was given the previous day was sufficient. She never took into account the inconvenience of it all.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

We come here often, but today the owner saw us walk in and she gave my son a big hug. She is always so sweet to him. But the food was so amazing as usual. My wife s beef and broccoli was so tender and melted in your mouth. And as usual the curry chicken soup was as amazing as ever. It has been about a month and a half since our last visit. I was so happy to make the 45 minute drive from my house.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

This was my first time going in. Its definitely different. You arent waited on to take your order. You go to the counter,order and pay. Then they bring you your food when its ready. Everything else is self service. Your drinks and to go boxes.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

We were confused when we came in-the owner gave us menus and sat us when we came in so we were expecting service. After waiting some time we asked and needed to order at the counter. No big deal because the food is amazing, just a bit confusing.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

I ordered lemon chicken. It was delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 2

The girl got my order wrong and was rude from the phone call until I picked up my food. The food itself was mid. Would consider giving it a second chance if the girl was a bit nicer.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Awesome place!

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

The place has a very distinct smell. Like a roach infestation scent. The food was okay. I got the kung pao chicken and in my opinion Panda Express kung pao chicken has more taste. The chicken lacked taste. Overall, it was okay.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Food was so good. Can t wait to try more on the menu.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

The combination lo mein was very good! It was a little too spicy but that was completely my fault so just be careful when picking your spice level. I had seen a review that said their egg rolls were good and I absolutely agree. They were fantastic! The amount of food for the price was great and they were fast! I would highly recommend this spot if youre in the mood for Chinese food.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Amazing food!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

The food was great! It was a little hot in the restaurant, but then again, its been really hot out everywhere lately.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Best Chinese food in Corpus, I have been here a lot of times, this time I ordered crispy fish fillet, and it s super delicious and fresh. The service here is awesome too.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Love this place! Food is always great and customer service!

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Good . Only minus 1 star because of the crab Rangoon were hard on skin

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

I ordered the jalapeño chicken and shrimp and it was really tasty. The chicken breast was very tender.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Ate it big difference from original time I came here now feel like have to throw up

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Ordered through Doordash today. Found this in my rice. I m not sure what it is but it s hard as a rock... Egg drop soup is ok not a lot of flavor. Would ve been nice if fresh green onion was added. Crispy hot spicy chicken was too greasy for me

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Came here unsure if Id find something Id like and tried the dumplings, they were super delicious! My partner got mapa tofu and it looked amazing and he loved it!

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

Love this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

We got the string beans and beef and the boiled spicy fish. The food is good, but I only have it 3 stars because for the price of the food it is not very fresh. They heat your fried rice in the microwave. The dumplings were just warm like they just heated them up and they came out almost instantly. The boiled spicy fish is good but the beef and green beans was alright.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Good food, nice staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Most amazing Chinese cuisine in Corpus! The customer service is always great rather your dining in or doing take out. This is the place to go if you want real authentic Chinese food, and come with an appetite because their portion sizes are large enough to feed two!

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

We have only had takeout from here but everything we try has been delicious. Its turned into a goto spot for us when we just dont feel like cooking. The cumin beef is my favorite but as I have moved around the menu I am never disappointed with trying something else. Service is always fast and they even call to let you know your order is ready.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 1

Disgusting .

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Visited Corpus and wanted some good Chinese. Looked through many locations and came across this one due to high rating. Well? Ratings were right!! This place was absolutely amazing and delicious! The portions served were more than plenty, freshly cooked and soooo soo good!! Definitely reccomend and the wait is definitely worth it!! Ill definitely come back every time Im in Corpus.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

I remember the food being tasty and good. But after what happened I will no longer purchase from this restaurant. I barely make reviews but this one I just had to make a review. I ve ordered through the online website order was going to be made and ready for pick up. When my husband showed up to pick up our order. He was told by the lady at register maybe she was the Owner, that she didn t have our order made due to a misunderstanding of our phone# on file from previously an order was not picked up. We had no idea of an order being placed from that time period. So due to that previous incident our order today was not made. As he explained to the lady at the register of a misunderstanding. She went ahead and had our order made. As we got our order. The food was not good as we felt it was done on purpose. The food didn t taste fresh, it had no flavor for the fried rice, the happy family meal made him sick after he ate it. The lo menu noodles tasted soggy and no flavor. The egg rolls and the egg drop soup were the only things to savor. I m very disappointed on this JaJa Cafe has went down hill. Especially on how they operate things like keeping numbers on file. What if a customer had a number change? Would y all still not make the food? That s not right. I m all about customer service due to my job. Mind you he has ordered before and his order was made with no issues.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 3

A hole in the wall. Looks like most of their business is take-out orders. Got there a couple of minutes after prep time was supposed to be. Flavor was good. The mushu pork was excellent, the egg drop soup to die for and the vegetable fried rice was up to par. The beef orange was cold and no sauce, just a few pieces of meat with mild orange flavor and broccoli. Asked, and looks like paid for extra mushu pancakes and did not get, in spite of asking server if they were included. Please skip the spring rolls, soggy and little flavor. The crab Rangoon was good. Overall a bit disappointed but the flavor good enough to give it another try.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Service was AMAZING the people were so nice and the food came out FAST. It was delicious, one of the best places Ive been to in Corpus, 10/10 going again whenever I get the chance.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

A large portion of food. Egg rolls are very good. My fave from here is happy family. My kids like the orange chicken.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

This is THE go to place for delicious Asian food!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Great food and friendly staff

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 4

Everything Ive ever ordered is delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Amazing homemade dumplins

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Food is always good I havent had a bad dish yet... Staff is very friendly and helpful.. Parking: Very small and tight parking...

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

The food was hot and tasted amazing and the staff were great.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

Ended up chewing on a roach in my rice. A little traumatizing. Never going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 2

The food was average, but I think my party walked in at a chaotic time. When we ordered, Im guessing the older Asian lady who owns the place was very rude. When I tried to pay she never told me how much my total was, and looked shocked when I asked for the total. I was also asked to give my phone number (which I thought was needed to alert me when my food was ready) When I tried to pick up my order (maybe 10-15 mins later) - without getting a notification that it was ready, the same older Asian lady yelled at me asking to see my receipt in front of other customers. Im sure her staff know how chaotic it is, if thats how you treat your customers Im sure its no different than the staff. Food is average, but I wouldnt want to be accused of stealing another persons meal.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Cafe is always cozy and delicious. 5 stars!

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Very good and authentic. Also makes good leftovers because the portions are so big. Best affordable Chinese food in the city

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Easily the best Chinese place in the area. Seriously, just go here. They truly care about service, flavor and portions.

Date: a year ago