I may need multiple visits to add or subtract a star. We were there an hour before close and approached the counter. Person behind the counter at first said we are closing looked at their watch and then said its okay. Meanwhile three more customers walked in over the next 15 minutes and all were given the same treatment. They all considered leaving but then we're told ok we can do one more. IDK were they low on food or trying to close early? It's cramped inside. I didn't see a bathroom so must be porta pot or something outside. They do have large outdoor seating area that looks like it would be fun on a warm night. Tonight was not that night. I don't know how they handle crowds because the right people that came in over 15 minutes seemed to overwhelm the staff. I guess it was because they were an hour from closing time and the kitchen was trying to close some of our food was clearly microwaved and had hot and cold space. It really seems like it was just thrown on the plate or sorry the small tray. The tray kind of gets in your way and is not big enough to serve as a plate. So you are looking for where to put it as you try to assemble your food. Music was so loud it made it hard to communicate with the staff and ask questions about the menu. My daughter liked her chicken quesadilla it was just nothing that made it special or something different than what you can do at home. Will have to go back two hours before closing to see if that makes a difference. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Your meal is ready - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

If you want fast food that tastes homemade then this restaurant is for you! All the dishes that I've had so far have been excellent. The chicken is moist, tender and tastes like it came right off the barby. I highly recommend the half or whole chicken meal. So far I've had the ques- birria taco, enchilada combo, half chicken meal, beans,rice and deserts and home made chips. The beans tasted so good I will order them as a side from now on. All of the food tastes fresh and wholesome.... I hope they never change El Jefe if you read this I would love to some grilled corn on the menu read more

El Jefe opened its doors, we have been dying to try them, they also have a food cart on Lombard and Allen. The employees are very friendly and they are bilingual. We really enjoyed our food. The tacos were full of meat, onions and cilantro, the green salsa and red salsa were very tasty! For those of you that enjoy jalapeños they give you plenty! The rice and beans are very authentic. I asked them to add some cheese to my tacos, that topped them off perfectly! The interior is well decorated and they have about 6-8 tables it's a small place. They do have a nice outdoor covered seating area. You can also pick up your favorite salsa in the grab and go fridge as well as sliced fruits!! I would recommend this place it has a nice variety of Mexican favorites. read more

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So good! Hubby had the chicken and rice burrito - huge . Love the salsa bar. We will definitely be back. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Chicken plate with refried beans, chips and guacamole. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

I ordered a veggie burrito and it was HUGE! Super filling the only thing would be that it was not wrapped up well but that's okay :)! The hot sauces they have are super yummy too. They were quick. read more

I remember traditional Mexican food back in Los Angeles cooked by my family. It was never heavy and always flavorful. This restaurant is the closest to home cooked traditional Mexican food I have ever had. The rice was especially reminiscent of my family's cooking. The staff are welcoming and have beautiful personalities as well. Thank you!!! read more

I've had their supreme burrito with chicken twice and it's good! Kind of on the salty side and they don't always get the ingredients mixed well so you might get halfway through with no guac but it's tasty and HUGE! They also have a nice outdoor area so I'd be inclined to go back and dine in during warm months. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Burrito (chapstick for scale) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

This place is so fucking good. I've only been here twice, but both times I was blown away by how good the food is. It's hard for me to find good Mexican restaurants, but this is by far the best place I've ever been. I got quesabirria y consomé MMMMMM the consomé was salty but the tacos dipped in it fuckkkk bro my mouth was creaming. I also got carne & al pastor tacos with rice and beans. It's the meat guys. That shit is so juicy and tender. Also always love Horchata. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And they're bathrooms are super cute[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Authentic Mexican dishes. I frequently see a couple or family splitting a delicious chicken dinner - everyone eating the chicken with their fingers until every morsel is gone. During the summer, there are large cups of fruit that can be sprinkled with Tajin. Staff is always pleasant and efficient. Fast, friendly, and fresh! A winner on Hwy 99 read more

This place - i had high expectations for this place; I was let down. The burrito i asked for no rice but they put so many beans instead. And the meat isnt very good. The guacamole does not taste good. Sad I wasted my sunday meal here read more

EL Jefe Grill - Steak burrito (4.5/10) and guacamole (1/10) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Oh this place is fantastic! We came by for lunch and boy was it packed and understandably so. I order the carne asada plate and a quesabirria solo. The quesabirria was crispy, savory, and juicyyy. The meat was tender enough and the taco shell had a decent crunch. The cuts of meat for the carne asada plate was flavorful and not too fatty. They gave us a lot of meat in our order! The green (I think avocado) salsa was AMAZING. I did wish they put slightly more rice with the combo plate, but only because it was just that tasty. The place is small, but mighty. A few tables inside and plenty of tables outside. I will def make my way back. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Mexican food cravings satisfied! I enjoyed the carne asada fries. It was a big portion and definitely shareable! We also got the birria tacos that I thought were a bit too salty and very cheesy. I also tried their melon juice that tasted a bit too artificial for me. I hope to come back and try their chicken which is apparently very popular. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Decided to give El Jefe a try 2xs on my business trip. Unfortunately they were out of the chicken, so I tried the carnitas. It was flavorful & very reasonably priced. Next day I came earlier to make sure they had the chicken. I didn't mind waiting until 5:30 until it was ready. It did not disappoint. The chicken was tasty, along with the rice & beans as a side, also had corn tortillas. Looking forward to returning on my next visit. Great local spot. Definitely recommend take out. read more

Old Taco Bell converted into El jefe. Famous for their chicken. I really enjoyed the nachos. The salsa and pico de gallo is excellent. Dessert from a Beaverton bakery is available.- cookies and cheesecake. Price of food is excellent in this post pandemic world. The desserts are really expensive compared to the food. Lots of outdoor seating. Indoor seating, available in one long row against the window read more

EL Jefe Grill - Nacho - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Update as of July 15, 2022. Service was terrible today! We waited 35 minutes for our food and the tortilla chips AND corn tortillas were MISSING! Guacamole without chips is a serious mistake! Plus my chicken was quite dry today. Too bad because we really liked this place the first time we came but the next two visits were not even half as good. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Carne asada plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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We stopped by from Cali , didn't know that Portland food restaurants close earlier than 9pm except for this place and I'm glad we found this place cause the asada fries were 10/10 the sope de asada was 10/10 ! read more

Order two plates and they gave two sauces. The folks there typically be plugging on the food but this time I'm not sure whether it was a new cook or what. I had barely any meat on my plate, I got skimped on my rice and beans, gave me one tablespoon of sour cream and avocado. They over fill your drinks with ice even when you ask for light ice. Like I said I typically have a good experience with this spot but recently they've been acting like burners. They don't really care about what you gotta say as well they just are money hungry. Definitely the last time I'm ever going/ordering there, unfortunately. read more

Jefe is a friend Yeah, I know, he's been a foodie of mine But I'm waiting, anticipating Ándale, ándale Jefe's Quesabirria And I want Consome I'll play Rick Springfield all day Working Class Dogs give me a reason to change You know, I feel so hungry When they start talking food I wanna dive into the Salsa Bar But the heat is through the roof And I'm wanting Salsa Molcajete And it's nourishing my body I just know it Yeah, and he's fire-grillin' chicken Late, late at night You know, I wish that I had Jefe's bird I wish that I had Jefe's bird Where can I find Pollo Ranchero like that? read more

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Excellent person upfront to recommend the items to order. Excellent food and good quantity. I'll definitely be frequenting this place.

I got the Jefe bowl to go with Birria. There was a little confusion over whether I could get a small container of salsa with it to go. I think the lady behind the register was new and just didn't know much yet. The food was flavorful, and a cut above most fast food. It's a solid place to stop in and grab a quick lunch when you are in the need. The portions are of sufficient size. I'm thinking I would stop by again when I need a quick lunch. read more

Never tried the food truck, which at this writing, has a better rating that drew me here. But .... No chips for the guacamole. Chicken was very dry and no knives to cut it with. Beans and rice was okay but not outstanding. May try again sometime but not soon. read more

Love the salsa bar. Nothing is too spicy. Both Quesabirria with shredded beef and El Jefe with carne asada burrito are excellent. Not sure why they put lettuce in the burrito, but it was good and hit the spot. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Two words Birria Tacos!!!!!! You have to try these. Simply amazing with the dipping sauce. Is it messy? Yeah. Is it greasy? Yes. Is it good? Heck yeah!!! Also tried their other corn tortilla tacos. Equally WOW! The jefe Burrito supreme. Was pretty well done as well. They included enough guac and salsa on the side to complete this We found their truck awhile ago on Allen, and just found their brick and mortar on 99, next to Mikes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their place is small. Parking can be a challenge, but it is totally worth it[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We would absolutely come back. read more

Great food and service. Quick meal before heading to the airport and enjoyed it. Wish we had found it earlier.

Amazing tacos! I was really happy with the service and received great recommendations from the staff.

Best chicken in the city. Best prices also. I got a whole chicken with all the fixings for $20. I ate for three days.

This is a top tier roasted chicken spot . They got the rotisserie and grill pumping out nonstop chicken . The horchata is delicious. I only come here when I'm in the mood for some good rice beans and chicken. Get some consume and you have yourself a filling cheap meal . Service is quick and prices are low for the quality you get . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance gives off a fast food vibe but the food is 100x better[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

The food here is really solid - great even! Usually very flavorful and fresh. The problem is the staff - the majority of them are EXTREMELY rude. Very frequently, when I enter I'll hear sighs or see eye rolls when the cashier notifies me. After they sulk up to the register, they'll barely mumble at me when asking me about my order, and sometimes they'll just flat out refuse to make something because they're 1 & 1/2 hours close to closing (which, as someone who has worked retail and service their whole life, is way, WAY too early to attempt cleaning up). They're lucky they've got such good recipes and cooks on staff because the counter-staff would otherwise be reason enough to never come back here. My advice to the owner - stop hiring family member's, bored and bratty teenagers and get some actual employees to back up your otherwise great food! To everyone else: Until they get better counter staff, order ahead and use curbside pickup! read more

A few months ago we would have given it 4-5 stars but lately we've had negative experiences. The last one time we came-one of the carne asada burritos we got had literally 3 pieces of meat in i and the other was just subpar but at least had some meat. This time we tried bacon breakfast burritos and other than the bacon being good they were just bad. They had no cheese and the eggs were burnt and tasted awful, the tortillas didn't seem as good as before too. We got a side of chips that tasted like gross old oil, we just threw most of it away. Maybe they're training someone new or changed staff. But the prices here aren't amazing so we don't want to throw more money away here. Too bad we enjoyed it several months ago. read more

We spend some time in Arizona and have developed a strong love of birria, so when my partner realized that this place makes quesabirria, he immediately placed an order. We had just stopped by Mike's Drive In for some ice cream on our way home from a beach trip, so we got our order to go. This first visit, there was a problem with their system and our order took a little longer than usual - the staff handled this beautifully: they let us know there was a delay, explained enough of the problem that we figured it was not likely to be a repeat issue and provided us a cool beverage while we waited. By the time the got us the beverage, the food was then ready, so we were happy. When we got home, my partner said it was the best birria he'd ever had! THE BEST BIRRIA HE'D EVER HAD?! Yes, better than the truly excellent birria he's enjoyed in Arizona. I couldn't believe it so I snuck down and scarfed some of his leftovers. I said it was good and as good as, but that wasn't a glowing enough review - so we returned for another round, also to go. No delays this time - quick service, got the food and returned home. He was right that sneaking leftovers out of the fridge without the consommé, pickled onion and sauces wasn't the way to eat this. Eaten fresh, chef's kiss, truly delicious. They call themselves a chicken place, but I'm not sure I'll be able to report on that because we are so hooked on birria. Either way, I'm so happy this place is so conveniently located for me. I can see popping over for a weekday lunch, stopping by for take out dinner and meeting friends here to enjoy yums at their picnic tables. Don't miss this. read more

The food is always amazing when I come here. Today there was a mishap with my order and the customer service and friendliness I received in return was amazing. This place is so underrated. Hidden gem!! read more

EL Jefe Grill - carne asada fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Food is great! Fresh cut ingredients. Incredible deal for what you get. You can't get a decent size meal at a restaurant any more without paying a hefty prize. Service was great! Friendly staff. Love the outdoor seating when your craving the outdoors. Lots of shade. The indoor seating is nice as well! Great establishment to eat at! read more

So good! Really great options here. Everything we tried was very flavorful. Excellent rice and beans, yummy tacos, juicy chicken and a good variety of sauces to pick from with different heat levels. The service was very friendly and efficient. Your order is taken at the counter and you're given a buzzer for when your food is ready. There are also lots of places to sit in and outside. read more

EL Jefe Grill - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

El Jefe is my go-to spot for tacos in the Portland/Beaverton area. Their quesabirria with consome and tacos Al pastor are next level! I recommend their salsa verde and avocado salsa for those who aren't a big fan of heat but want great flavor! read more

The food & service were great! The ambiance was nice, we were able to sit outside & enjoy the nice weather while we are good food. Their pollo asado combo was great. We also got their nachos & their burrito bowl with a pepino y chia drink. Def recommend! read more

Ordered ahead since it's a new spot in Tigard, didn't want to wait a long time. The food was great, best burrito I had in a while. Tacos were also very yummy. Staff seemed great it was busy when I picked up my food. There's sitting inside and outside. Will be my new fav. Mexican spot. read more

Three visits, 3 incorrect orders. There is a definite language barrier with the staff understanding english. First up, an eat-in order for the chicken burrito which was very dry but still a tad flavorful only due to the onions and cilantro they add to it. The pico de gallo I ordered was missing. The second visit involved an order for 2 tacos without pico de gallo that came drenched in it and missing sides. The third and final visit today, at 3pm, was a to-go order for several chicken plates and some street tacos. The chicken was very, very dry, tough and completely flavorless. The sides of beans (mushy!) and rice (also dry!) were correct but the tortillas and chips were missing and I was told that the they had no Pico de Gallo available as "no mas". Eat-in or to-go, prepare for a very long wait for your food. If you go during a lunch or dinner rush, prepare for an even longer wait and an indoor noise level that is off the scale - not from the patrons, from the staff yelling orders and directions at each other. Time to invest in some hands-free headsets, you guys. Three strikes and I'm out. It's kinda sad really as this Tigard location is only 1/4 mile from my home and would have been good for a wfh lunch place once a week or so. read more

Very inexpensive food and great quality, workers were very nice!! The food was incredible and enjoyed the vibe of the place ! read more

EL Jefe Grill - Birra tacos and street style tacos ! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Food was good [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really liked the ambiance it clean in there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food portion are really big the service was okay read more

Absolutely perfect in every single way shape and form! Divine fresh food and great service and amazing selection. ! Love you!