I come here like every other day at this point their chipotle sauce... I don't even know what's in it, but it is SO good. Their $13 burrito is 100% worth it--loaded, flavorful, and super satisfying every time. I usually go for the steak, and it's always really well cooked and seasoned. The spot itself is cozy, not too big, which is probably why there's almost always a line--but don't let that scare you. It moves fast, so you're not waiting long at all. If you're into bold flavors and a solid, filling meal, this place definitely hits every time. read more

This is another fast casual taqueria chain in Boston with fresh, flavorful ingredients and quick, at-the-counter style ordering. I only wish their portion sizes were bigger to match the price point, which is the same as other taquerias that have larger portions. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Chicken MEXICAN BOWL - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As someone who's lived in LA for 5 years, I'm always craving great Mexican food. This was not very authentic. It was like chipotle but even less flavorful. Didn't feel like anything was spicy enough. The toppings felt very American... it's quick and fast and staff are kind, but nothing that blows my mind. read more

The place is conveniently located close to the Colonial Theater and it was a convenient place for a quick meal after work and before a 7 pm show. There is limited seating but we were lucky to find a table. Lines move fast and I got a chicken burrito bowl. You get all the topping you want to add including guacamole and sweet plantains. It was a quick meal that filled my stomach. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My cousin and I were roaming around Boston Public Park and the Garden, looking for a nice spot for brunch. He was craving Mexican food, so we decided to give it a try. I ordered a burrito for him, while I got a bowl with beef, veggies, corn and more. For drinks, we had Jamaica and horchata, so refreshing and delicious. The place was spacious, with a nice bar and plenty of tables. I really liked that you could watch them prepare the food and customize exactly what you wanted. It did get a little loud at times, making it hard to hear each other, but overall, the food and atmosphere made it totally worth it! read more

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Always fast and efficient service. The food is always fresh and I love that they provide guacamole as one of their toppings instead of having a surcharge. You can get a taco, burrito or a bowl. Then it works like a chipotle line where you get your choice of rice, protein, and first the hot station(eg rice and beans) before the cold station (lettuce, pico de gallo) and then you are all set. It's always busy but never a long wait. The location is very convenient and is welcoming with plenty of seating areas. Tip: take the paper menu while in line to know what you want before your turn! read more

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Tried this spot with a group of friends. It's a pretty small space overall, tight quarters, and it felt like there was something or someone in the way no matter where you turned. The line moved quickly, which was nice, but the layout made the whole place feel a bit clogged. There's not a ton of seating, so don't expect to dine in comfortably with a group. I ordered the Fajita Bowl, which lets you pick three proteins. I wasn't that impressed. It was good enough, just not something I'd go out of my way for again. Also, the bathroom situation? TINY!!!. Really hard to get into and barely any room to move once you're inside. And you need a code to go in. Overall, the food was decent, fast service, maybe clear out the common spaces. read more

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Was with a group after a concert. We were hopeless and hungry later at night. Then El Jefe stepped into the equation and saved the night. I didn't get to try that much but I needed a quick fix and the Pollo asada fajita bowl Mexican rice guac red salsa hit the spot. Chips and salsa were a great starter too. Not the best I've had, but for what it was and how late it's open, it's great. read more

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I tried El Jefe for lunch via a catering service. I didn't actually step inside so I can speak to the ambiance but I can comment on the food. The burrito bowl was absolutely delicious. It was packed with flavor and what seemed like high quality ingredients too. The portion was perfect. I'd definitely order from here again. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Chicken burrito bowl - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my favorite weekday takeout meals! They don't charge extra for guac and I love their plantains. The portion sizes are comparable to other similar texmex places. My only complaint is that they will sometimes miss ingredients when I order online. Hopefully the staff can be more careful in the future. read more

Grabbed lunch here while walking around the Commons area. It's a small place with limited seating. It's an order at the counter place, so be prepared to wait in line. Service wasn't very fast, so the line moves slowly. Also, kids quesadilla meal comes with a super small quesadilla that's perfect for a small toddler but not an older kiddo. They have many soft drinks to choose from. Burritos are very large. I had a carne asada bowl and while the asada was flavorful, the rest of the ingredients were bland. Even the green salsa needed salt. read more

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Stopped in on a busy Friday night -- was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they moved through the line and we were able to get our food! They have very affordable options which feels increasingly rare in downtown Boston. The value here is unbeatable. The food itself was pretty solid. The burrito was tasty but not super well constructed; it fell apart while eating it which was not ideal. The tacos were delicious and we plan on ordering them again. All the ingredients tasted fresh! The facilities were pretty standard -- the bathroom was kind of unusably small but there was free water available. Overall, would recommend for a quick stop meal. read more

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A great place for a late night meal! I got a chicken bowl with beans and veggies. It was delicious and filling. They had a huge line but the service was still pretty fast and efficient. Seating is limited but there is a lot of In and out. Overall I had some good food last minute in the city read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really (really) solid Mexican spot for a fresh, quick, and inexpensive meal. I found all of the ingredients to be tasty and fresh. Guac was fire! Their horchata is a tad bit too sweet but still really good. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

For $11ish, you can get a nice hefty burrito bowl here. I went with al pastor today (pork). The pork is so tender and flavorful. Tip : ask them to put their special home made hot sauce on it. This is only recommended for people who has a high spice tolerance lol My bowl pretty much had everything. From pickled onions to corn to onions and cilantro. Is this better than Chipotle? Depending on the day lol I do love that El Jefes have different toppings that I typically like. Sometimes Chipotle hits differently; In a good day lol I do highly recommend this place if you work around Chinatown/Downtown area. read more

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If you are looking for a breakfast come with a side of home fries I recommend this place. For 9.75 you can get a Mexican breakfast two burrito which consist of egg, rice and whatever you like for a normal burrito and a home fries. The services is very quick and friendly staff. The place feel like a diner but still it great place to gra read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - The MEXICAN BREAKFAST BURRITOS - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We went here for dinner after our show at the Colonial Theater next door. So glad that this late night Mexican place exists so close! We got out after 10pm and I got the chicken quesadilla and a taco. Everything is custom made and you get to choose at the counter your ingredients. We also got a chips and guacamole. Everything was homemade and fresh. Super solid Mexican option that I think is a step about Chipotle. Nice casual atmosphere inside with several tables and bar seats by window. read more

Solid 4 stars for me. Pretty busy when I got there, but they kept things moving quickly. Got a carnita burrito and it was really good. Service was on point. Would definitely return. read more

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A friend and I went here after watch a show. It was conveniently placed alongside one of the main roads, we decided to try it cause we were hungry. I got the Mexican bowl, and it was so amazing that they allow you to customize it however you want (chipotle style). There was a variety of delicious options and bases to choose from. The workers were very kind; whenever I asked a question reading the options, they'd answer it cheerfully. The restaurant was reminiscent of a small Mexican restaurant, few seats. Overall, my bowl was BUSS (chipotle actually could NEVERRRRR) and I'm was really happy and satisfied. They have a variety of main courses to choose from which is amazing. Would definitely come here again if I'm ever in the Boston area. read more

Food was mediocre, but it's open til 2am, so it's better than nothing when you're up late. I ordered a burrito with carnitas and a churro. The lettuce they use is strangely mushy and the meat was cold. The churro had a strange filling which I can only describe as tasting almost banana like. Probably won't return. read more

Quick in and out. Think of like a subway but for burritos or Tex-mex food. We both got a carne asada burrito, cilantro lime rice, cheese, lettuce, pico, sour cream and pickled onions. This burrito was TO DIE FOR!!! Quite frankly if we realized how big it was we could've definitely split one. There was plenty of seating when we arrived as well, we went on a Sunday night around 6pm if that helps. If I'm ever back in the area this will be a go-to spot, I'd love to try some of their other meats and menu items! read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food: The burrito was a good portion for its price but it was very OK. The rice was cold which wasn't my favorite as I wanted a warm burrito. Service: The food was fast. Ambiance: It's dark inside but there in seating and a variety of hot sauces to choose from. read more

After taking in a show, I was looking for a quick cheap dinner. I found El Jefe on Google Maps, so I decided to try it out. When i got there, it was packed. Probably 20 people, but the line moved pretty quick. I ordered a Carne Molida Picante bowl to go. I walked back to my hotel room to eat it. The food is simple, but tasty and affordable, which is what I wanted. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Carne Molida Picante Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time trying this place. I have been to Boston many times and some friends have bragged about it. I also heard the lines were long. But I was lucky when I walked in. I dropped by probably after the big lunch crowds came in. Anyway, we ordered the following ... *3 Al pastor tacos - No rice no beans Roasted veggies Plantains Pickled onions Lettuce Cilantro Mango salsa Green salsa Pico de gallo And *3 Camarones ( shrimp) Tacos Lettuce Clantro Lime Rice Cheese Red cabbage Refried Beans Cilantro & Onions Roasted Veggies Guacamole Plantains Both kinds of tacos were pretty good. Fairly priced with a lot of ingredients. The tacos are doubled in tortillas. (I can only imagine how yummy they are as tortilla chips as they are nice and thin.) If you get them with pico de gallo and sauces, you gotta eat them right away or the tacos get a little soggy. I tried the shrimp without the sauces to consume later and they were perfect. Look forward to trying other items when I'm back in town! read more

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My taco bowl had fresh tasty ingredients; the workers were friendly; the esthetic is rustic, authentic, neighborhood hole-in-the-wall; and it's located across the street from the Common on Boylston street. read more

2 stars for two reasons: 1: Queso texture is very watery. Has great flavor but very watery. 2: Kids meal is a complete joke. They advertise quesadillas for 9.50 with protein and it's literally a fucking normal sized soft taco. They give you a handful of chips and a juice box for 9 dollars and 50 cents? That's absolutely ridiculous. Such a rip off! My niece is 10 and she eats more than I do as a 30 year old. Do better read more

After walking 20,000 steps in Boston I think we deserved some tacos. We stopped at el Jefe's taqueria. I had 2 carnitas and 1 chorizo taco. My husband tried 2 al pastor and 1 carne asada. I had to have my favorite drink Hibiscus tea. We topped the tacos with our favorite toppings and squeezed a lime over them and popped it into our mouths! Seriously they were gone in minutes. It was busy when we got there, people were in and out. They did have tables and restrooms only for customers. They have a rack of hot sauces to choose from. They are near the Boston Public Garden so could probably order take out and have a taco picnic. If you're in this area I recommend you pop in and try el Jefe's tacos with Mexican authenticity. read more

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Ordered delivery of steak and Al pastor taco - generous portion of toppings - good price read more

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Love that this taco joint stays open past 10 pm to accommodate the post theater crowd! We had gone to see a show at the Emerson Colonial and we were starving when we left the theater. El Jefe's is very conveniently located just steps away from the theater, they have a prime location. The place was hopping with a nonstop flood of patrons-post theater crowd, college students and just people walking by. I had a bowl combo for only $14.99 with choice of one protein, toppings, choice of side or dessert and a drink. I got the carnitas with mango salsa, pica, cheese, red cabbage, pickled onions, lettuce. For a side I got the Mexican corn cup with was their corn kernels, special sauce and seasoning shaken on top. I had a bottle of pineapple Jarritos. Quick efficient service, delicious street food. read more

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We traveled from out of town to see a show and stopped here for a bite. Disappointing. I got the fish tacos. They were stingy on the toppings, but really it couldn't cover the bland, dried out tilapia. My husband had carnitas tacos. Again, bland and dry. We were expecting it to be thumping as it is right by BU and next to Paradise Rock Club, but it was not. Now we know why. I wouldn't recommend. read more

The quality of food here is amazing for a taqueria! The veggie quesadilla is great and the portions are huge. Seating inside is limited but the food arrives quick. Excellent for a quick bite during a busy day. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Vegetarian Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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How can a store missing so many items for an order? My food was delivered without the following for my order: Side of Mexican rice Side of refried beans Can of Coke Zero The chips to my chips and queso My dessert Nutella empanada This was completely unacceptable and a waste of my money. I won't be ordering from them again. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - All the orange highlighted is what I was missing from my order. - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of the most satisfying fast food places, with affordable prices in the area. My go-to is the custom bowl with steak or carnitas as protein. What I like most about this place compared to other places is that the guacamole and plantains are part of the toppings without any additional charge! Service is efficient - the bowl is made within 5 minutes. There are about 8 tables that can be combined if you come as a group. There are also seats by the window and a big island table in the seating area. I highly recommend coming when you want a quick and fulfilling meal, dine in or takeout! read more

Here tasty food. Quick service. Nice casual atmosphere. About 8 tables for eat in. Nice views of the Commons. Plenty of protein and toppings and a fantastic value for the money! read more

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No parking , the staff is super friendly . The cost is a bit pricey for fast food. But good and a good portion. . The ambiance is super friendly they have a nice seating area with nice music . Place is clean including the bathrooms . We got two burritos of steak . Some fresh orange juice and a Mexican Coke . read more

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El jefes I love you place is fire food is fire sometimes they can be stingy but overall I will always come back to you read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Three tacos - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ordered El Jefe as a late night snack. It's very affordable, with plenty of add-ons and options. My mouth was watering when we opened the takeout boxes. They really give you a ton of food for the price. Everything is authentic; the guac had real avocado chunks, the fish and meat weren't just frozen warehouse garbage. The quesadillas weren't overly oily, and they went perfectly with the spicy chipotle mayo. I would say it's very hearty and heavy, so be sure to have an appetite if you order, since I don't think these keep well in the fridge. Would def order here again for an excellent no-nonsense, value meal. Beats fast food any time. read more

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Mexican where????????? Zero flavor, so many free choices as add ons but everything needs flavor, cheap but shittttttttttttt.

I went to the kenmore square branch and the treatment was horrible, just due to how I look. The lady intentionally add less portions of everything and when I asked to add more fajitas veggies which she literally put like two peppers, she said she will charge extra. Although I didn't add more, she still added more charges for some reasons I don't know. I actually then noticed from their menu that all the toppings are free. It was my first time to this Mexican food place and I will never do it again. read more

El Jefe's Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food here is great. Bowls, tacos - any meat combo we tried over a few days was tasty. Staff is apathetic on a good day, but it's fast casual - who cares?! You're here for a quick and tasty meal. I asked some questions and guessed at answers, and mostly got it right. A few more visits if we lived here, and I'd be an expert in their menu. Absolutely enjoyed everything we ate. Highly recommend El Jefe's. read more