Chaia - Bethesda

I have the black enchiladas (with vegan cheese) and they were nice! my friend, who is vegetarian, has a taco trio and loved it. I wish they had some vegan with standard tacos with lenses/bottom. I will be back to try a veganized taco trio

This is my fav taco place in the whole area, and I am so happy they opened a third location here in Bethesda near the theater and in the heart of downtown shopping! All your favorite tacos from the other locations are here, with my favorite being braised mushrooms or smoky collards. Their menu also has nachos and quesadillas. Many items can be made vegan, so just ask, as they use dairy cheese otherwise. I love ordering the taco trio, because there is no way I would eat just one. My favorite part of their tacos, aside from the handmade tortillas, is they are bursting with fillings, not just a smattering. You will be very happy! So good! So generously filled! They have 1 cookie offering right now, and it is vegan and gluten free. It is very compact (small), but the flavor is strongly satisfyingly cinnamon-y delicious!

I got the black bean enchiladas (with vegan cheese) and they were nice! My friend who is vegetarian got a taco trio and loved it. I do wish they had some vegan by default tacos with lentils/beans. I'll be back to try a veganized taco trio

The restaurant offers a wonderful selection, particularly of tacos and enchiladas. The black beans and rice, which can be ordered as side dishes, are definitely worth trying on their own. The enchiladas are excellent as well. While some dishes typically include dairy cheese, most items can be easily made vegan. I've visited several times recently, and it never seems to be crowded. I really hope they manage to thrive.

This experience is a promising beginning for a vegan taco restaurant. However, they need to enhance their vegan protein options, as the meal was quite heavy on starches and fats. It's on the verge of being really excellent. Updated from the previous review on November 21, 2021.