El Jefe

4.6 (112 reviews)

ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Beer Bar

Closed • 8:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Gloria Emelina M.

First time here. Place is small but enough seating option, they also have seats at the bar area. Our hostess/waiter was attentive. He was busy serving food, taking orders and making drinks. The food was great. We ordered the happy plate and just ordered extra rice and beans and we shared it, so definitely enough for two. We aren't from the area and found this place through Yelp since we were hungry and in the area. We would definitely take a drive back here for both the food and service, felt very welcomed.

Scott N.

We are in town for two weeks and it looks like we're trying a different cuisine every day. Today it was Mexican. El Jefe was close and was highly rated on Yelp making it a no-brainer option. We arrived shortly after they opened at 11. The place, which is pretty small, was already hopping. The place had a chill vibe. The music, which was played at a perfect volume, matched the cuisine. There were two guys running the place (not counting whoever might have been cooking in the back). Both guys were busy, but took care of everyone as if we were all family. Chips were delivered with a red and a green salsa. The chips were fresh. The salsa were very chunky (big pieces of tomato in the red and peppers in the green) and it was clear they were made in house. I found the red extraordinary. The green was a bit too spicy for my taste. Oddly enough, Mark didn't think the green salsa was hot at all. I think he may have temporarily lost his taste buds. El Jefe offers several different dishes with Birria. I knew I wanted Birria and opted for the soft tacos - four tacos with chopped white onion and cilantro on the side, a dipping sauce and a tiny cup of red sauce. I had the option of beef or goat. I opted for the beef, which was delicious, but I should have tried the goat. I get Birria often in Cincinnati and goat isn't an option. Anyway, I lightly dripped the red (hot) sauce onto the meat, added onion and cilantro. I spooned some of the dipping broth onto the taco as well as dipping as I went. They were fantastic. They were also very messy, but the folks working there knew this in advance and dropped off extra napkins before I even started eating. These guys know their food and their customers. There was a menu inside the menu with 'specials'. Mark ordered from this menu and had chicken enchiladas. He said his was meal outstanding. I'm not sure my sister and brother-in-law who live in League City (we are here house/dog/cat sitting) have been to El Jefe, but we will make sure they know they need to try it. And if we here, El Jefe would be our go-to for Mexican food.

Neha S.

I personally did not like the salsa or the main entrees here. The salsa was really watery and didn't have any flavor. It was like the water from a tomato. The only thing I liked was a green sauce they served along with the chips, which was spicy. The chips themselves were pretty oily, and when talking about the entrees, the rice and beans were fine, but the rest of the items were a no go for me. The green sauce is what helped to make the meal better, but without it, the enchilada, taco, and the tostada were really really dry and bland. The quesadilla was decent and had nice melty cheese inside, and the meat was pretty good, but again, it was really oily. Overall, I've just had better food. The service was good like our waitress was really nice, but I wouldn't come back again. The ambiance definitely felt like a local spot, and it was really small inside. The parking lot is just gravel, so there's not an actual lot for parking. Wouldn't come here again, but it was quite busy inside after we got there and finished our meal.

Dana R.

El Jefe in Webster is the real deal. The moment you walk in, you're hit with the smell of authentic food. The bartender was super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and they make you feel like you're genuinely welcome. The homemade salsa deserves its own shoutout... it's fresh, flavorful, and just the right amount of spice in it. I tried the El Jefe plate and it was the perfect combo of everything you'd want on a combo plate. Between the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere, it's the kind of spot you immediately want to come back to. If you're in Webster and craving authentic Mexican food, this place is a must.

I went to El Jefe around 11 on a Sunday and was seated immediately. There wasn't too many people, which was perfect as I ate alone. I ordered the quesabirrias which were okay, just wish they added cheese. The horchata was amazing! Tasted very authentic and the sweetness was perfect. The restaurant was cute. I loved the wood and decorations. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend to anyone who wants to a quick authentic "Mexican" lunch.

Rick Y.

I tried the "new Mexican place" in Webster this mid afternoon. It was not busy at all as it was 2:30 pm. In no time at all I was greeted , told I could sit anywhere and was asked for my drink order. My waiter was very polite and friendly. In less than three minutes I had chips and salsa and my drink. What impressed me was the customer service during the meal. The workers would constantly look at the table to see if there was anything I needed. Now to the food! I went with a favorite . Good old street tacos. Less than 5 minutes after I ordered my food appeared . I asked the waiter if they could do some bistek and some trompo meat and he was totally good with it. No questions asked. My meal came warm, well plated and was great tasting. The bistek was juicy and well seasoned (not overpowering at all). Personally, I like to dress it up with onions and cilantro and green salsa it was delicious. The trompo was great tasting as well. The beans were really good too. They were warm, full of ingredients and quite a bit of meat in it. The batch I got was a little on the hotter side but I don't mind that once so ever. Chips and salsa were decent. The green salsa was my favorite as it had more kick, plenty of onions and just good flavor. The restaurant looks small from the outside but the restaurant seemed to be well decorated and had plenty of seating. Yes, they do have bar seating. The bar did have about 3-4 beers on tap. All in all I was pleased with my lunch. I will definitely go back to try some other Mexican food. Great start El Jefe! You just might be el jefe de jefes! I am only giving it 4 stars but it was a solid 4.5 for sure. I'd give a 5 if I would have ordered more food and it was all great. I'll be back for sure.

We love authentic Mexican, which is seasoned well and full of flavor, as opposed to the Tex-Mex we have experienced (cheap quality and cheesy). This place was excellent!! The food was so flavorful and delicious. I could write a sonnet about the rice and charro beans alone, they were so flavorful. The chips taste homemade. If we were locals, we would eat here every single week. Great pricing and portion sizes as well. Very friendly and attentive service. Small building but warm and comfortable ambiance, and nicely furnished.

Macey M.

Ambiance: Local Mexican eatery in League City perfect for solo lunch or dinner with family/friends! Their homemade salsas are amazing! The red salsa is sweet - which we found to be super unique. Loved their birria quesadillas and also loved trying a few bites of my husband's chimichanga. Parking onsite, tabletop seating as well as a small bar area available. Fast and friendly service. Their drinks are huge! Great deals on sodas, lemonades, etc

Kelley N.

FRESH MADE TO ORDER CHIPS AND GREEN SAUCE....Not just made earlier and kept warm....unbelievably wonderful. Green sauce is super flavor city. Authentic red sauce was a bit different than I am used to, couldn't put my finger on what was different, but very good. Birria tacos.....and the au jus sauce BAM!!! Super friendly staff, great service and GREAT food. Hidden little gem here....

Joanne C.

I really wanted to give this place a 4.5 but I can't select half a star. First time trying out this place and I'm impressed and would eat here again. Pretty big gravel parking lot in the back but small establishment inside. Not a problem because who does like intimate sitting sometimes. The place looks clean and smell like delicious food when you walk in. You are given a menu but if you want to see today's specials then you have to scan the QR code on the table. There are several specials like maybe 10-12 and great prices at that. So I abandoned my original choice for a today's specials. Combination #1 is what I chose and it consisted if a ground beef taco, ground beef chapulita, and a cheese enchilada. You did get a choice of beef or chicken and you can ask for beef fajita style. My friend and I both enjoyed our meal. I'm going to give hands down to the charro bean because baby that hit the spot! Ok and the chips that they give you once you are seated is one of the perfect chips. Clearly it is fried but its a nice sturdy thick chip and almost taste like it's baked. But that green sauce they serve with it.....delicious. Now I think the Mexican rice could be better but it wasn't bad. It's a hidden gem out in the Webster area. I almost pass it up but so glad I came and gave it a try because now I have to bring my husband.

Charles L.

The tacos birria are amazing. Tender beef and cheese in a corn tortilla. Onions, limes, cilantro, and beef consume on the side. The chips come with green and red sauce. And the chips are amazing homemade! Topped it all off with a delicious frozen margarita. Highly recommend.

Words cannot describe how well the expectations were met for this place, honestly as soon as you see the chicken out front you can tell "Oh yeah, this is authentic." I will try my best to describe how good the food was though. I got off a flight exhausted on 5 hours of sleep, hungry and thirsty and when I took the first bite of the chimichanga, I was blown away. I thought I was hallucinating after passing out from hunger and seeing God himself bring me food from the heavens. The cheese on the side paired with the rice is phenomenal. The restaurant is well decorated too and has a good theme.

Lee W.

Took my daughter here for a daddy daughter dinner and wanted to try somewhere new. It was a Wednesday night and surprisingly slow, we were the only customers in the restaurant. The waiter offered queso with our chips, which we accepted, but I was a bit shocked when the small bowl of cheese came out at almost \$9. On the plus side, the drinks were large and a good value. My daughter's tacos looked great, and she seemed to enjoy them. Unfortunately, my main dish, the stuffed jalapeños, came out room temperature at best, maybe even cold, which was really disappointing. The staff was friendly and welcoming, but overall, the food just didn't meet expectations. With the combination of overpriced queso and a lackluster entrée, I don't think we will be coming back.

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Maggie A.

2 years ago

Great prices, delicious food, friendly and attentive service. The staff comes around frequently to check on you. Their aguas frescas are great, and refreshing. They have a green salsa that is just soooo good. We had the happy plate, birria noodles, shrimp tostada, and a mini trompo- all was great!!!! Seating is a little limited but that would be my only complaint. read more

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April J.

1 year ago

My husband and I visited for the first time tonight, the food was great and they were very attentive. The owner walked over and spoke with us and was very nice. We will definitely go back, I'm glad to have a good Mexican option outside of Pasadena. Plus, the horchata was massive and great! read more

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Just K.

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8 months ago

Thank u helpers for the recommendation. The goat quesabirria was amazing. Also had delicious fish ceviche. On tuesdays, the margaritas r $3.99 and they are soooo good read more

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Dudine J.

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As my husband and I pulled up into the parking lot, we quickly noticed that there were no other vehicles. It was close to 5 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon, so we were expecting it to be somewhat busy. As we pulled up, we noticed the broken side window which looked like it could be used as a drive through window. We pulled out back and parked. After we parked, my husband asked if the place was opened, but then he remembered seeing the open sign. We walked in and we were warmly greeted. I immediately smelled something that wasn't pleasant but noticeable (I am sensitive to smells). We asked about vegetarian options, but there wasn't really any options. The young man assured me they could make my husband's meal meat free. I asked about the refried beans, and I was told it does contain pork, so the young man offered double rice instead of the beans. He was very thoughtful and accommodating. I ordered their pizza birria. We ordered to go. The pizza birria was served in a pizza box. My husband liked his veggies taco but thought the enchiladas were a little salty, but he said it would have been better with less salt. I liked the birria pizza, I honestly didn't think it was anything to rave about. It was crunchy in certain areas. The cilantro and onions were good with it. The broth was okay. Would I go back, I don't think so. I did enjoy the service we received. I enjoyed the flexibility to adjust the meal to meet a vegetarian diet. I would suggest they maybe fix the broken window, and to look into the source of the noticeable smell that I smelled upon entering. read more

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Stephany U.

2 months ago

This place brought me back to sitting in my great grandmother's house, eating nopales (cactus) with eggs and fresh pico. The El Jefe with a cactus was the perfect experience! The service was just as outstanding as the food! read more

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Megan Q.

1 month ago

My friend and I really were looking forward to trying this place out. However, we weren't happy with how it turned out. Our service wasn't very good (not his fault, he seemed new and we had a language barrier, but the guy overseeing him didn't help him enough). The red salsa was watery and didn't have any flavor, but the green salsa was the one stand out for us and was delicious. My friend ordered a shrimp dish from the menu, and it did not come out as pictured. No onions or peppers or even a sauce. Instead, it was just seasoned and very coconut forward. My enchiladas were fine, but were helped by me pouring the green salsa on them. The real issue was the beans having a sour taste, and the rice tasting old. Overall would not recommend. I don't normally leave reviews, but this just was a bad experience all around. We ended up not finishing our food and going down the road to eat something else. read more

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Jessica S.

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El Jefe is a brand new authentic Mexican restaurant that is now open and definitely worth checking out! We started with their Michelada! Our mugs were frozen, topped with chamoy and tajin! Fresh squeezed limes, Clamato and Dos Equis was our beer of choice. Their chips and salsa are made fresh daily, the flavors are delicious! We started with the Leopoldo ceviche tostadas, they were very fresh and came with a lot of toppings! We also split the Happy Plate and it has a lot of great different kinds of meat cooked to perfection!! The servers were really friendly, attentive, and always made sure that we were doing well! This restaurant has huge tv's, a nice size bar and several tables! Definitely worth checking out!! read more

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Brian A.

9 months ago

I decided to try some place new. El Jefe didn't disappoint! They were very friendly and quick to get our drinks and order. Tried their goat tacos. I had never eaten birria tacos so decided to try something new. Our food was out quickly! These are melt in your mouth delicious!! One of my new favorite places!! read more

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Ethan B.

3 months ago

Breakfast tacos are amazing here, 10/10! Great salsa as well. I stop by every time I'm in this part of town

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Ray C.

7 months ago

Authentic Mexican food. Music a bit loud. Servers were attentive and friendly. Will definitely return. read more

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Joseph M.

10 months ago

It was extremely hot inside when we arrived, which made the experience uncomfortable from the start. The food we ordered took over 45 minutes to arrive (we had four plates), and it didn't taste good at all. They were also out of ice and soft drinks, which was surprising. A lot of people seem to love the tacos, so if you stick to that, you might have a better experience. We chose to try other items on the menu, and that turned out to be a big mistake the food was bland, and the rice was undercooked. read more

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Ana M.

5 months ago

The food was excellent! It was our first time and I was really impressed. I would definitely visit again.

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Chante J.

8 months ago

I've been so excited to try this place and finally took the opportunity to try it this evening. The enchiladas were delicious however the service was of putting . I came with a friend to catch up and eat/drink good food. However, we felt welcomed and rushed during our short 45 minutes there. No one else was in the restaurant but you would thought it was a full house based on how much they ask if we were ready to order to pay. We were there barely over an hour not sure if I would go back based on the service. read more

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Shakita P.

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We loved it! During a nearby stay at GWL, we visited for their new breakfast buffet! They had chilaquiles, refried beans, chicken, a potato & beef dish, pancakes, and more! Everything was delicious but the chilaquiles were spicy (green sauce). The staff were very friendly and outgoing to serve. The dining area was small and quaint but had a cozy feel. Heard great things about lunch and dinner! read more

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Deane Z.

9 months ago

Chips and salsas were amazing. Couldn't decide if red or green salsa was better as both incredibly flavorful. Husband had tacos al carbon and ate every bite. I had nachos and there were enough to feed at least two people. Service was friendly and prompt. Definitely will be returning! read more

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Cynthia A.

11 months ago

Great spot for some authentic Mexican food! Great service and great ambiance! Highly recommended place can't wait to try new options soon

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Ry L.

1 year ago

It was clean and,the food was great ,the waiter is kind,but the restroom needs some work

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Mike L.

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Don't let the unassuming building deter you. Super clean inside, but small. The smell of the spices coming from the kitchen was great! That was the chicken but I ordered quesabirria. It was REALLY good. Tender, the consume had good flavor. The tea is in a huge mason jar. The sauces for the chips could have been more flavorful but the guy gave me habanero sauce to put in my salsa. The staff was nice and friendly. Would def go back. read more

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John D.

2 years ago

We searched for a place to eat in yelp while staying at Great Wolf Lodge. This is the place we found and WOW! I've been living in Texas nearly 18 years and thought I knew Mexican food. Nope. This is not your usual Tex Mex place. The menu was a little intimidating because the food was different from what I knew, but everything was fantastic! (Google was my friend!) Drinks are HUGE as well as the plates! Tres leches dessert was as good as I've ever had. The staff were clearly out to ensure my family had a good time. They probably don't get a lot of Asians . They were so good to us and patient as we figured out what we wanted. It's a bit far out for us to go again just to go, but if we are in the area, we would love to go back! read more

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Christina B.

2 years ago

I have been hearing perpetually good things about this place so we finally decided to give it a go. SO glad we did! Service, food and atmosphere are fantastic. This is not your stereotypical tex-mex.. this place is the real deal. The menu is in Spanish but don't let that intimidate you. If you want fresh, tasty and (what feels like) homemade food, you need to try this place out! read more

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Valerie G.

1 year ago

First time here will not be our last time! Food was amazing! I got the 2 piece pollo asados. Hubby got the quesabirria and loved it. Want to come for their breakfast buffet for sure!!! read more

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Dennis S.

6 months ago

Found this place after leaving NASA and our visitors from Illinois wanted to try some Mexican. The location was close so we stopped. The employees were helpful and friendly. The food was excellent. read more

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Felicia N.

2 years ago

I was super excited to try this place for these tacos. The meat tasted dry and unseasoned. I had to put a lot of sauce on it to give it flavor. Maybe I came on a bad day. read more

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Miguel M.

11 months ago

The place was really nice and the food was good it was kinda pricey but the proportions that we received were a nice amount and my buddies had a blast with drinks read more

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Jose S.

2 years ago

The food was great !! Prices are very good !! The "Happy Plate" fed two!! Service was awesome .. read more

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Tisa Z.

1 year ago

Authentic, delicious aguachiles! This place is bomb. Don't let the appearance from the road fool you. This is some of the best Mexican food in the area. Prices of everything were reasonable, and the portion sizes are HUGE! read more

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Jacob C.

1 year ago

Absolute FIRE is all I can say about this little #gem It rivals ANY of the hundreds of Mexican spots I've visited all over the country. read more

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Lydia S.

2 years ago

This is very authentic Mexican food. Absolutely delicious, chicken juicy and flavorful. The best ceviche I have eaten anywhere and I have had a lot of ceviche. I will be back to try the birria for sure. I just couldn't eat everything, although I wanted to! It is quite small but perfect for me just trying to have some alone time on my day off. The service was great and clean. I love the rustic style. They are also a BAHFL participant. read more

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Rex T.

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2 years ago

This place is a must visit in the Webster area. Vibe was cool definitely reminded me of a place you'd find in the heights. Food was on point. We got the Tostitos aquachiles and goat birria pizza. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely be back! read more

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Marlene A.

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Will definitely be back. The food was delicious service was on point. The atmosphere was good. Loved the music read more

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Alexander H.

7 months ago

We had driven by once and said we would try this place out. I'm so glad we did. it's a small, friendly, and welcoming hole in the wall. very vibrant. good music. good was amazing. great spot if you don't like big crowds and awesome 'non chain' food. the daily specials and happy hour beer special hit pretty hard too. will be coming back often read more

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Esme C.

1 year ago

This place has some bomb pollo asado. The only person that makes it better is my Tia in Mexico. The chips are crisp and crunchy and the salsa is nice and spicy. All the bad reviews are either from white people who don't know good Mexican food or people that are being Karen's. If you're looking for Tex-Mex keep looking because this place is authentic so no the fajitas are not going to sizzle! 100% recommend. read more

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Nacobe B.

1 year ago

Great food and service. Authentic feel. Favorite things were the birria, jalepeno momia, chorizo, and honestly everything. read more

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Santiago Z.

11 months ago

Restaurant was not very busy. It seemed a little understaffed. Took some time to get my order taken, but on a positive note the food was very, very good. It was well worth the wait. read more

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Candy A.

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1 year ago

I came to this place about reading about it on the Bay Area food page. It was so good. We didn't have the Mexican pizza, but I will tell you that it looked amazing when we saw it. I got the platter with steak and a bunch of different things like sausage and it was so great. Do yourself a favor and go here. read more

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Eric G.

2 years ago

Great food and friendly service. Also, the micheladas are excellent! Shout out to Thomas, he was very welcoming. Got the Trompito and pollo asada. Everything had great flavor, and the green taqueria style salsa was fantastic. They also have a red salsa that is definitely chile de arbol, but i dont know what else is in it, that is ! Go check this place out if you're near Webster! read more

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Paul S.

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2 years ago

Haven't even gotten the food yet and the hot fresh chips, hot fresh green salsa paired with the homemade horchata was delicious. Now waiting on fresh birria tacos. I can't wait. read more

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Christen M.

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1 year ago

Amazing, authentic Mexican food. They are fairly new. Good price & friendly, efficient service. 10/10 stars! I definitely recommend & will be back. read more

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J. H.

2 years ago

I visited El Jefe for the first time and enjoyed my meal. *Birria Taco: I had to order a la carte to sample one beef and one goat Birria taco (mixed tacos aren't available in a plate). Both the taco and consommé were very tasty. *Momia: To me, it's just a bacon-wrapped jalapeño. Nothing particularly stands out. *Café de Olla: It has a pleasant herbal flavor, but I can't identify the specific herb. read more

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Chris M.

1 year ago

Outstanding food! Terrific restaurant food quality all around, I ordered the Birria pizza that's shown by others in photos here. It's great, basically a quesadilla equivalent, but the portions were huge! I did half lamb on it & half beef. 4 of slices were the lamb & other 4 were beef. Also ordered a Horchata for the drink & that was top notch as well! Strongly recommend everyone to cond check out this restaurant; as it's a place once you go, you'll be hooked & it'll be a great restaurant to have in your rotation to go to frequently. read more

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620 W Nasa Pkwy
Webster, TX 77598
Clear Lake
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Hours

What time does El Jefe open?

El Jefe opens at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Jefe close?

El Jefe closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.El Jefe closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.El Jefe closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 8:30 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 8:30 AM - 10:30 PMSun 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Jefe take credit cards?

Yes, El Jefe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Jefe have catering options?

Yes, El Jefe does have catering options.

Does El Jefe have a drive thru?

Yes, El Jefe has a drive thru.

Does El Jefe have a happy hour?

Yes, El Jefe has a happy hour.

Does El Jefe serve alcohol?

Yes, El Jefe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does El Jefe allow dogs?

Yes, El Jefe allows dogs.

Does El Jefe have TVs?

Yes, El Jefe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Jefe have bike parking?

No, El Jefe does not have bike parking.

Does El Jefe have outdoor seating?

No, El Jefe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Jefe have parking?

Yes, El Jefe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Jefe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Jefe is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Jefe allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, El Jefe allows outdoor smoking.

Does El Jefe have free WiFi?

Yes, El Jefe has free WiFi.

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Pollos asados and Birria is our Specialty

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2 years ago

If you're looking for an incredible dining experience, El Jefe is the place to be! I recently visited and was blown away by the fantastic food and chill ambiance. We started with the piña agua fresca, which was refreshing and perfectly balanced. The coffee was also a delightful pick-me-up, rich in flavor and just the right strength. For our main courses, we had the chilaquiles and the goat birria. The chilaquiles were bursting with flavor, and the goat birria was simply out of this world--tender, juicy, and served with a side of rich consommé that elevated the entire dish. The service was excellent; our server was attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The laid-back vibe of the restaurant made it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a leisurely meal. Overall, El Jefe offers amazing food, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. I can't recommend it highly enough--definitely a gem worth visiting! read more

Kelly K.

2 years ago

Just had the most favor-full meal at El Jefe Mexican Restaurant! The customer service was top-notch, and the food? Absolutely phenomenal! We devoured the 1lb Carne Asada with all the fixings--rice, charro beans, tortillas, salsa toreada, pico de gallo, and grilled onion curtido. Not a single crumb left! And that freshly made limonada? Perfection. Highly recommend this place! #ElJefeEats #MexicanFoodHeaven #FoodieFinds #CarneAsadaCravings #LimonadaLove #MustTry read more

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