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El Jefe Taco Joint

4.2 (143 reviews)
ModerateTacos
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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So called "Burrito" this is offensive to real Mexican food.. didn't even season the rice

Worst "Mexican" food I've ever had the displeasure of ordering in my entire life. Was searching for a place with black beans, and this was the only Place. Well what do you know, they don't even give me Beans in my burrito. I get an uncooked tortilla filled with unseasoned , undercooked white rice. Genuinely nasty. Won't be ordering ever again.

Helen B.

The food was amazing and the price reasonable. Will definitely be back!!! It's a small dining area but very clean and bright for the size.

Neila Z.

Sorry, wolfed down lunch so fast I forget to take a picture. Slow but worth it. As a bonus there's a Cannibus store attached.

Jennifer L.

Ordered takeout because it was across the street from my hotel. Food - 3 Stars Service - 4 Stars Atmosphere - I got it to go It was very expensive, I did not have a rental car so I didn't have many options. The food was average. In a pinch I may get it again, but I think there are better options.

Carnitas Burrito
Emily L.

I love this place, the food is great and reasonably priced. I enjoy their choices of beer and also HOT sauces!! I haven't been here in a bit, but now that it's next to a weed shop, I think I'd rather get it to go. The smell of the weed kinda overtook my enjoyment of the burrito. The people there are always wonderful and the place is cute and homey, so I would love to just sit and have a few beers if not for the smell.

3 Street Tacos
Brandon T.

I ordered the 3 tacos (chicken, Barbacoa Beef, and Spicy Pork) they were bomb. I also ordered the Chicken Quesadilla. I called and asked for them to add a couple HOT sauces as I saw from pics they have ALOT to choose from. The lady was really nice on the phone and threw in some extra hot sauces for me which was nice. She also threw in the extra lime I asked for as well. I ordered from door dash and the food came fast and was still hot by the time I got up to my room. Def hit the spot.

Sweet Chicken, Carnitas and a Barbacoa tacos.
Robb R.

I love small street taco places and this place delivers. I tried the Barbacoa (deep, tasty, limey), Carnitas (crispy and traditional with pickled onions and Jalapeños), and Sweet n Smokey (chicken with honey and lime, Esquites sauce and onions caramelized in Mexican Coke). All there were good, but the Barbacoa was the best. I could eat a taco of the Coke Onions though. My wife had the Quesadilla with Honey, lime chicken. I would love to try more of this place. Yum. Some Mexican beers in bottles and Pacifico on tap. There is a small outdoor eating space.

Jasmine I.

I was able to return and thankfully this midtown taco joint won me over. Tacos were fresh and filling, guacamole was great. Customer service was fast and helpful. Although I took my food to go, I was the sole customer in the dining area while I was there. Their space is clean and bright with all the right accompaniments.

Fabulous street tacos reminiscent of late Mexico nights. Service is fantastic, order at the bar and find yourself a spot. The ambience is good for groups or dates, sit outside or in. Just know there's not a lot of space for big parties!!

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Art G.

Don't let the exterior of the building and a weed shop in the same building deter you from giving this spot a try. I walked in to find a very clean, well lit (the lights are beautiful), and a friendly greeting that was above all expectations. I ordered three different tacos and all three are very tasty. I was given some free chips and salsa, the salsa is super fresh, don't forget to add this to your order. There is a nice small select of beers on tap, lots of options in can/bottles, as well as a selection of Jarritos. This is definitely now a go-to spot be every time I stay at the hotel just across the street.

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4 years ago

Spendy but worth it. Flavors were soo good. Had two of the beef all day breakfast burritos.

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4 years ago

Good food good people definitely going back. Minus the smell of marijuana if your not a smoker. It didn't bother me much though.

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Great food. Great prices. Great service. I love the irony of the location and would t shy away from it at all.

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I wouldn't call it authentic Mexican but definitely a flare twist of it! I enjoyed what I had.

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5 years ago

Cute little place, bomb little tacos. Try it, you wont be mad. Simple menu. The spicy pork are my fave, as is the street corn in a cup.

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Awesome tacos, a little small for capacity for indoor dining they do have outdoor patio all in all it is a hidden gem. Awesome

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5 years ago

Brand new just opened 10 days ago I had the chicken taco and the Carnitas taco they were awesome.

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Bland and expensive, can't be doin both. 7 bucks for chips lol. Burrito was 80% rice.

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4 years ago

This place has really delicious tacos, amazing customer service, and the atmosphere is great. Definitely recommend!

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This was probably the coldest place i have ever had tacos before (-17 degrees), but it was well…read moreworth it. Located on a very small strip mall is this tiny shop (we actually drove right past it and had to u-turn). They post a daily special outside of the door. Walking in, you go to the cashier, order/pay and then grab a seat and wait for them to bring you your food. Tip - grab your table before you order because it fills up and that is what we observed everyone else doing otherwise you run the gamut of no seat to eat at. This place is tacos tacos tacos. I tried the chicken (x2) tacos and the nopal (cactus). The chicken was really good. Tender, juicy and flavorful with the salsas. The cactus was decent, but i felt could use more spices/seasoning. Definitely like the hot sauce more than the mild. The hot tasted like mild and i thought the mild salsa was sort of like a bland V8. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. For me, this will be a must return spot to try all of their other taco options and the daily specials like the soups which we saw multiple bowls come out of the kitchen. Remember, everyday should be taco Tuesday and if you are looking for a good and casual meal, give Tacos El Primo a try!

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