Chef Jake Rojas of Newport’s Tallulah on Thames is opening a new counter service taco joint on the beautiful Dutch Harbor in Jamestown. Chef Rojas is an El Paso, Texas native, so tacos are in his blood. He left Texas to work in some world renowned restaurants including Joel Robuchon at the Mansion and Alain Duccase’s miX.
While working in a restaurant in Malibu, California, he met his wife and business partner, Kelly Ann. He then moved from California to Rhode Island. Jake and Kelly Ann opened Tallulah on Thames in 2010 to rave reviews.
When searching for a location to open this new endeavor, Chef Rojas took the recommendation of a loyal customer and found the small freestanding “shack” to be the perfect place to open a taco spot. The Shack will feature tacos, burritos and homemade beverages. When asked what makes a great taco, Chef Rojas answered with one simple word “flavor” and couldn’t commit to a favorite kind of taco saying “all of them [are favorites], as long as they have flavor.” The tacos are currently being featured around the state at farmer’s markets (including one on Saunderstown’s Casey Farm) and are sure to be a hit in their new permanent Jamestown location. Check out Chef Jake Rojas on Twitter.
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