Quick service, great food, wonderfully designed space. This is a wonderful gem in Alaska from an Austin/ San Antonio Taco enthusiast. I would prefer corn tortillas to flour but, still delicious! We ordered the burrito, corn in a cup, three different tacos, and a Mexican coke. read more

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Holy moly the tacos are so good here!!! I got 3 tacos, my friends got 2 tacos and a burrito and we loved it! The ambiance of the place and the service is unparalleled - hands down best tacos in anchorage! read more

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covid stuff - the are going above the requirements because we have low requirements at this time. still not seating at all tables or the bar. honestly if i had to find an issues or would be seating. but that's ok we can still get togo. tacos are amazing love that you can pick what 3 you want. breakfast burrito was delicious. I didn't taste any of the potato but the rest of it was delicious. my wife got the three taco set it was delicious looking she actually ate more than half of the spicy taco I was so proud. We also got the queso which was very good. We will try the street corn next trip. Summer this will be a great place to come and sit outside. read more

So yummy!!! Very authentic. Our favorite tacos are the spicy pork. We also had the loaded queso dip with street corn. The staff was amazing! Very kind and helpful. read more

A fresh take on Mexican cuisine made with great care and flavor. While the order was quite the wait, it was worth it. Portion size was perfect for those of us who prefer a light meal. read more

Cute and cozy ambiance. Super flavorful and delicious tacos and very fresh, in house made salsa!! Give this place a try. Service was great too. Friendly staff. We loved the beef Barbacoa, honey lime chicken, and sweet and smoky chicken! Overheard the server say the carnitas was one of their most popular tacos, so I'm sure that one's good too! read more

If you're struggling to choose a good taco place, look no further. The vibes here were amazing! Super modern and fun. The lady that waited on us was great! She explained the menu and was super helpful with all our questions. And of course, the most important part, the tacos were delicious!! read more

Wow! We stumbled on this restaurant when trying to find a quick dinner on our honeymoon. We were blown away - everything we ate was delicious and the cherry on top - the space is decorated so perfectly - something I always can appreciate. We tried each salsa they offer, every taco and their queso - every item was loaded with flavor! The chips were so fresh and the perfect size for dipping (it's the little things in life we love so much). The staff was so friendly and our food came out so quick! The entire menu was very inexpensive. We can't recommend them enough. I think my husband will be trying to go back for their breakfast burritos before we leave! read more

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Been there twice not going for a third time. Ordered the Nachos family says it was ok. Second time I ordered some chicken flour tortillas. Sauces were awful and I only hate one out of thee. Rather go with the other guys ( taco king/or Bell) read more

Food was just okay. Tasted like canned chicken on the tacos. Nice staff and clean interior

This place is amazing! It's a small place big on flavor. Outdoor seating, fast and friendly service. The street tacos have amazing flavor, moist & tender meat. The toppings on each meat balance the taco perfectly. The queso was also great- very much a homemade, real cheese quality. Definitely my new favorite taco joint! read more

Cravin' tacos, street corn, and queso with tortilla chips without the grease? You must try them from El Jefe Taco Joint! We are definitely ordering takeout from here again read more

El Jefe Taco Joint - Legit queso...! - Tacos Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I love this place. The tacos are super yummy. I was really impressed. They were spicy however and I love spicy. Check it out.

This spot is super cute and trendy! A small but great menu! They have a fun variety of hot sauces to try as well. Very friendly but no one wearing masks in the back. The burrito was pretty good, I didn't have any meat and it was still flavorful. The queso was a hearty and thick cheese sauce. Would go again for a quick snack. read more

El Jefe Taco Joint - Burrito no meat - Tacos Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Big fan of the spicy pork tacos. To go orders are always quick. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is chill and quirky. Highly recommend! read more

Tacos! I've been seeing everyone review them and I had to try. We went about 12:30 and there was nowhere to sit inside so we sat in the car and ate. The girl at the counter asked if it was our first time and she said to get the three tacos to try first so I got those. We also got queen with chips and husband got the breakfast burrito. The tacos were good! The spicy pulled pork had the most flavor on the meat but I ate all but a bit because it was too spicy for me. The chicken honey one was the next best and the flavor was good but not really any honey flavor. The beef one was good also! The tortillas were flour and very soft. Not warm at all. Also I wish they would just give you one piece of lime instead of three slices it would be easier to squeeze a wedge than I small slice. They don't make their own chips but they use the janitas ones that you can get at freddys they are good. Oh but the Queso was really good had nice texture and flavor. Next time we are getting the street corn. When summer rolls around I bet this place will be poppin' with the outdoor seating and everything. $33 about for the three tacos (10.50) two sodas, a burrito and queso. We will be back! read more

El Jefe Taco Joint - Three tacos and queso - Tacos Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Holy moly these tacos were phenomenal. The inside of the restaurant is real cute and cool, too. You can tell they care about this venture... I'll be back!!! LOTS of flavor and spices. I tried one of each of the tacos and I can't even decide which one I liked most. Excited to try other items on the menu. read more

This place is delicious. I usually get the three taco combo since it's only about $10. The staff are very relaxed and easy to talk to. I love the color choice they went with and all the plants and succulents they have in old salsa cans. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the details of their restaurant and it's appreciated and noticeable The parking lot is small, so expect to wait or park a little further away than expected. When you walk into the building and down the hallway, a left leads you to El Jefe and a right leads you to the Ganga Guys Weed shop next door. So if you need tacos, take the LEFT! read more

El Jefe Taco Joint - Tacos Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Excellent tacos and great beer selection. I was surprised how nice this place was. Friendly and efficient service with really good food.

This is the place I go to if I want to impress someone. El Jefe's has easily the best tacos in Anchorage and some of the best I've ever had. Authentic & sensational. read more

A friend recommended this place & they did not disappoint. Their nachos were bomb.com & their corn is to die for. read more

El Jefe Taco Joint - 3 for 10 tacos & corn - Tacos Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I love this place! It's clean with a cute interior. It's small but at the same time everyone is friendly and super attentive. The nachos with beef are my favorite. You can't go wrong with any of the tacos, they are just so yummy! Service was excellent read more

Place was not good, and $13 for 3 tiny tacos. Definitely a pass for me. I'd stick to somewhere else...I mean maybe cause they're attached to a weed shop people go there? read more

While not the absolute best Mexican I've ever had, this place was really good. Like solid Mexican. I had the chicken nachos and loved the smokey tender chicken and the queso was really good. I only wish it had some beans on it. My husband got the barbacoa and carnitas tacos and while he usually loves beef the best he said the pork was just the right level of spicy and legit! Definitely recommend this small spot read more

Best breakfast Burritos! Friendly service. Will have to come back for their taco's which I hear are awesome!

I ordered a carnitas burrito. Delicious, and quite sizable. Esquites were debatable. I didn't bother to finish it. Nice, clean establishment. Service was lackluster. Much like what is found at a lot of businesses, the blasé, apathetic enthusiasm of disinterested employees. But the burrito was good. Prices were a bit steep, but then again, you're in Alaska. read more

What a freaking find! This place is bomb. It's a small place that does get a little busy so if you're looking to grab it to-go just call it in before heading over. Legit tried everything on the menu and was not at all disappointed with anything. We went three times in a week after finding it. I wish we found it earlier and not right before moving but for real, check this place out. read more

By the other reviews, I thought I was going to love this place. I will go back to try other types of tacos, but here is what I thought. I got the barbacoa and it personally wasn't a flavor that I love. The cup of elote seemed like frozen corn heated snd put in a cup with a little bit of sauce and cheese. It wasn't roasted, like the menu said. The queso and chips was actually tasty, but super thick and made with velveeta, not a real "queso" like we were expecting. The staff/service (to go) was nice and we may give this place another try in the future, for a burrito or different kind of taco. read more

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Delicious tacos, but sadly, the cooks, cashier and other patrons were not wearing masks to help prevent the spread of Covid. Got the order to go and got the heck out of there. read more

Delicious tacos at a great price, fun atmosphere and friendly service! One of my favorite places in Anchorage!

First time eating here and the food was great. I got tacos and the chicken was very moist and full of flavor. The staff wasn't the most friendly but overall I will be going back and happy I found this little spot. It is attached to a cannabis store which could be deterrent for some people. read more

Fun afternoon grub on the mid side of ANC. Conveniently near the airport and a shop is right next door. Nice spot to grab tacos or beer!

Walked over from the Fairfield Inn. Tried all 4 tacos offered and they were all so good that I couldn't pick a favorite. Very friendly staff and very quick! Thank you! read more

Came in on July 30th, 2023. Ordered an all-day breakfast taco and breakfast burrito. Both were perfect, although the price was a tad bit on the high side but that's alright. The inside is definitely small, but it's comfy. The food was served pretty quickly to us. The inside is also colorful and nice to look at. read more

food was cold, meat in the tacos was super dry don't recommend at all. I don't recommend to try it.

Too expensive, tacos are small, and the street corn they did not even bother putting the sauce, cheese, and lime on it.

Great place for some cold beer and tacos. I'm visiting from Dallas and was craving a liquid lunch... this place was across from my hotel and hit the spot! Great people and food. read more

The tacos were flavorful... but somewhat dry. I liked that they were on the smaller side (they are very reasonably priced they aren't ripping you off) so when you don't want a heavy meal you can have something small that won't ruin your meal later. I tried a couple flavors but they aren't going to make me skip going other places closer or more convenient. read more

Coming to AK from Southern California I am somewhat of an experienced taco eater. Highly experienced. And as I sit here with a belly full of tacos I have to say this is exactly what Anchorage needed. I sampled all three meat flavors...maybe even had more than one of a certain flavor...and between the barbacoa, carnitas, and chicken, it was a close pick. All three were flavorful. The barbacoa was juicy and tender, very tasty. The spicy carnitas were nice and juicy too and not dried out or over cooked like some places. The pickled red onions and jalapeño slices were a nice touch. But my fave, and it was close between all three, was the honey lime chicken. They avocado slice and the chipotle lime crema put it over the top for me. I requested corn tortillas for all of them and they were all soft and warm. We sampled the queso and it was really good too. My only issue was the salsa. I wasn't crazy about the salsa, but it wasn't horrible or anything. Chips were tasty though and not to greasy. On top of it all was great customer service! I had high expectations for this new taco "joint" and it not only met them but exceeded them. By far best in Anchorage. Gracias El Jefe! read more

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This place is awesome, I was craving queso and stumbled upon it, the spicy carnita street tacos really hit the spot read more

El Jefe Taco Joint - Tacos Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska