Food, the shrimp in white cream sauce, from mild to spicy, mixed together with the rice, OMG!!!!! Service... excellent! Family owned and treat so great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance... clean, quick, family setting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fantastic surprise to find this lovely family owned restaurant! The service was great and all the other patrons were enjoying their food and drinks as well! I did ask for some "salsa mas picante" aka spicier salsa they delivered! So glad I asked the security guard at the Nugget for a recommendation!!! We may drive from Henderson just to eat there again! read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Restaurant view - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Excellent food and service. My husband and I went here and ordered the fajitas and fried fish. Great big portions and good chips and salsa. Will definitely be back if I am in town. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Fried Tilapia - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

The staff is welcoming and friendly, the service is great and the food is always delicious. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - birria quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Great food, great service. The chile rellenos are to die for. The Cadillac margarita, was good - I had two. I plan to make a stop here the next time I'm in Pahrump.. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Chile rellenos here - fantastic. My gauge for good Mexican food. Great service too. - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

We were very hungry after a long day exploring Death Valley and this place is just was I was hoping for. Our waitress was so friendly and checked on us throughout our meal to make sure we had enough water, chips and salsa, etc. I ordered the 3-item combo with cheese enchilada, chicken enchilada and beef taco. The enchiladas and beans were good; but the rice was a bit dry and crunchy. My husband really enjoyed his lengua burrito. Overall, it was pretty good and I'd return if I was ever in the area again. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Very good food. The price points were amazing for the quality and taste of the food. Bowl of pozole was 8.99 and it came with tortillas and the add ins so it was more than enough to satisfy my hunger! I would definitely recommend this place if you're near the area! read more

Would not recommend. Recently had lunch with a small group of friends. First time here for me. I ordered the Menudo. The initial taste of the soup was good. my opinion went down from there. Missing was tripe and hominy. I found two large segmented bones in the bowl. I attempted to express my unhappiness while paying at the register. The young lady was quick to defend the menudo. I'm sorry to say I did not get an apology for not being happy. Sad. I don't think I'll return or recommend. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Pahrump for over 15 years. This is family-owned and their food is consistently good, some of it outstanding. Their service is fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I feel at home there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are reasonable. We've tried all the other Mexican (except the new taco places) restaurants and this is the one that we keep returning to. read more

Good place to some Mexican food. The queen & i had a meal there and were very satisfied. Order wait time was very short too. We will definitely be back. read more

Nothing fancy. Large selection of classic Mexican food. Friendly service. Good value.

I went to to El jefe's for dinner last night I had the shrimp avocado burrito it was huge loaded with shrimp and had everything in it rice beans it was delicious. The service was really good they were very attentive and it was reasonably priced for two people I would go there again and I recommend if you like American Mexican food you'll like this restaurant read more

Wow!!!! We got lengua tacos, shredded beef burritos, carne asada and fries for the little one. Absolutely delicious. The salsa is fresh. The micheladas come w chamoy straws. Absolutely amazing authentic food worth the drive. We are from Oklahoma. Will be dreaming of El Jefes. read more

Food was alright, nothing too special but not bad either. Burrito was mid, just beans rice and unflavored strips of meat. Chicken diablo had nice heat, good sauce flavor, but chicken itself was a little tougher than I would've liked. Margarita was good, well priced and tasty, albeit a little too sweet. Decent service, servers were friendly but service was inconsistent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall nice relaxing place to spend a meal, but don't expect too much.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

El jefes 2 Burnece was amazing and so are the other employees that we had met there. It was so busy. They were supposed to close at 7:30 but the place was packed and more people were coming in, I guess they're decided to stay open as long as people are hungry. We were not disappointed In our selection of food, salsa,chips, and the margaritas were great. This place is special, hard working business people. When was the last time anybody offered prune juice, LOL. The only thing that I saw that could be improved, is they need to wipe down their doors, that was a bit disgusting. I WOULD RECOMMEND. read more

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Amazing food the restaurant was very busy of course its mother's day. Everything was fresh and straight from the kitchen. The guacamole is best I have ever had. Kudos El Jefe you have a repeat customer. Thanks read more

Called here at 7pm on a Wednesday to place an order. I was helped immediately and said my order would be ready in 15 minutes. I ordered a vegetarian nacho and cheese quesadilla. When I arrived my meal was ready. The staff weren't super friendly but they were efficient. They put the sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side which was nice so my items didn't get soggy. The food had good flavor. I would definitely come back here if I am in the area again. read more

If you did not know, El Jefe is Spanish for "the boss". And since this is the Boss number two (2) then you know it has to be up to snuff. I desperately looking for a late dinner the other day in the old west town of Pahrump. It was almost 8 and the town many Mexican shops had given up the ghost, and my taste for tacos was not going to subside. I saw that this location might might still be open so I called. The lady answered, took my order and said, don't worry about the closing sign, just come in. The mercy of the desert has showed it's face and my Carne Asada tacos were delicious. Another night saved by the boss's number 2. Good work, second in command to the Jefe! I was worried for nothing, those stupid Narcos shows are exaggerated anyway. read more

I stopped in for 2 enchiladas and a beef taco and the food was fresh & delicious! I will come back again soon! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice family style restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Omg..The chicken chimanchaga idls absolutely delicious. Comes with rice and beans. This combo is so plentiful..I'll be eating on it a few more times. The services was spectacular . The place is very well kept. I'll definitely be back here. Authentic Mexican Food..yessss please. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - The Chicken Chimanchaga - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Party of four and everyone enjoyed their menu selections; burritos, Quesadilla, steak, pork, all delicious. Two of four brought home leftovers. Our wait staff were pleasant and I love the El Jefe's baseball tees and asked about buying one. Not for sale. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant itself is nicely laid out, clean and authentic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, good service, family business, good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Consistantly reliable meals. Two locations in Pahrump and now a El Jefe food coach. read more

Ordered the Taco Salad asked for the guacamole and sour cream to be on the side as they tend to get me a little sick. They brought it out not on the side and asked them to put it on the side they just scooped it off and brought back out. I hade to explain that the sour cream still on it will make me sick. After that they finally brought me a new one without the items asked to be on the side. Simple thing for the food industry on the side means not on top of what I asked for. read more

Visited again, Great Food and Service and no hard chile this time!! They're back in my good graces.

One of our go to spots whenever we're in town. We usually order the Al Pastor, it's our favorite protein here of all the ones we tried. We enjoyed the Quesadillas, tacos, nachos and soups. Ohhh and the Mango Margaritas! Be patient with being seated when busy...but the Food comes out quickly! read more

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I learned many years ago, that often the best food in rural Nevada are the Mexican Restaurants. While El Jefe's has some competition in Pahrump for "best food", this ended up being a great option for someone needing a cold Margarita and some traditional comfort food - southwestern style. I was solo dining and was greeted warmly and given my choice of seats. Chips and salsa were brought right away and my lovely generous Margarita was provided quickly - just the way I like it - tart and sweet with a good balance of tequila all poured over ice in a salt rimmed glass with a slice of lime. Sublime! I ordered my traditional first meal at a new Mexican restaurant - Cheese Enchiladas with red sauce and a side of beans and rice. It was very good. The food was piping hot and served on traditional glazed plates. Portions were generous and the sauce was thick and spicy. It definitely tasted house made. Service was friendly and she checked back on my satisfaction with the food and drink. Prices are very reasonable, and the food was of good quality. I would definitely eat here again when staying in Pahrump. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

The food is excellent and prices very reasonable: if there is a group specify "separate checks. If that is the case. The best Mexican food I have ever had and an extensive menu. read more

The place was clean, the waitresses were very nice but the food was the worst that I have ever eaten. I didn't think you could get bad Mexican food. I got a dish with chicken, steak and shrimp, rice and beans. It had zero flavor, except for the chicken and I think it was bad (spoiled), it didn't stay down. read more

Great find when traveling. Very good food. Fresh salsa and chips. Different from most and a refreshing change. Enchiladas were fantastic. Chicken and beef both were great. Beans seemed bland but ruc was good and everything else was fantastic. Service was very friendly and attentive. What more can you really ask for read more

Food was very good. Served piping hot. The chips and salsa come with the meal but a bit of a scant portion. They will bring you more though. Service was quick but a bit short. It was busy so I understand. Ambiance is cozy and clean. I will return when in the area. read more

Not worth it. Wife ordered the tamales, on sold CHUNK in the middle and no sauce. Rice was very dry. I got the Chile Reano and steak. No good. The steak was tough as a leather sole. The reano had slim amount of filling. Will not go back read more

Typical Amercan-style-Mexican food with acceptably friendly staff, lots of menu choices, & a strange layout for a sit-down place. When you enter, there is a counter that looks like this might be a place where you go order then they bring your food to you. But it turns out, you wait to be seated, then a server comes and takes care of your order, meal delivery, & manages your bill. I was going to order tacos because they looked pretty good and had good reviews but instead I went for the Chili Verde (green chili pork). A friend had the Asada tacos and said they were good. My pork was a nice blend of spicy hot & tender pork chunks. It was served with tortillas, rice & beans. The rice & beans were pretty bland (pretty much what you always get at places like this). Tortillas were on the dry / old side of things but the verde was good. Prices were reasonable. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Pork chili verde with rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Great customer service from Brittany. The rice & beans a little bland and tamale a little dry. But overall good food. read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - #31 2 enchiladas, hard shell taco, rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

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Staying in Pahrump while visiting Death Valley. Five stars. The best ceviche camerones that I've had since my beloved Miramar closed (RIP). And the cheese enchiladas were so good. That red sauce!!! Still thinking about it. And the service is top notch which always rates five stars for me. Oh and if you're a margarita drinker, this one is great! I really did enjoy this place so much I came back a second night in a row! read more

Service was good, food was good, the only thing missing; being able to belly up to the bar. Looking forward to frequenting this place and seeing if things get better, or worse. Would recommend trying. read more

In town for a little training and popped in for a quick bite. Ordered up the combo fajitas and they were tasty as usual. I went beef/chicken on this round. Also ordered up an order of guacamole to tie it all together. Yummy! read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Combo fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

After trying different Mexican restaurants here in Pahrump we finally found the perfect location where they still add spice to their food. All I can say is I would definitely give this spot more than 5 stars. I appreciate your team, at least they ask if we want it spicy or not. Because other Mexican restaurants just stop serving spicy salsa and we need that Mexican touch, well at least me and my wife do. I would definitely continue coming here and would recommend this place. read more

A family owned business and the family tales great care of you! We enjoyed our meal and drinks immensely! read more

El Jefe's Restaurant 2 - Paul and I had a great meal with margaritas here at El Jefe's after hiking Red Rock Canyon! - Mexican Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

We have eaten here twice in the last two weeks! Food is hot, fresh & good! The service is friendly, prompt & professional. A WELCOME feeling when you enter the restaurant while being greeted with a big smile! Nice Ambiance with low volume music in the background. We will be eating here again when we pass through! read more

I'm glad I got food from here regardless of the reviews (which were more about the service than food) I got a take out order and it was so good! The beef tacos are shredded beef and the cheese quesadilla is with a white cheese and so good. They got our order perfect and their salsa is fantastic!! I'll be back lots. read more