Legit. Bomb tacos, really good size, clean and organized establishment and best of all, delicious salsas. So much meat in the tacos. read more

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My mom had gotten wind of this place through the Viet newspaper, so she took me and my siblings out to go try it. The place was very quaint, small. It was only a little bit busy and the wait time wasn't too bad (roughly ten minutes or less). We had ordered two shrimp tacos, two chicken tacos, and two carne asada tacos, one plate for each of us (myself, my mom, and my sibling) because the portions looked pretty small. Once it came out, I was--essentially correct. The quality of the chicken tacos were pretty good but very small in portions. It wasn't that filling to me personally) maybe if I had eaten beforehand to coming it would've). It led up to us having to pay $30+ for all three of the plates, which was a little daunting. Overall, it's a good place to grab a quick and small bite. read more

Pastor tacos were very good. I totally recommend getting OMG! Taco with pastor. It has a kick because of the jalapeño but it is not too spicy because of the cheese. I topped it with green salsa to bring up the heat. If you want spicy, then get a taco diablo. Condiments came on the side. read more

Tacos El Jefe - OMG Taco with pastor. Pastor Tacos with cilantro and onion. - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

First time trying Tacos El Jefe and I have to say, I'm impressed! FOOD-- The food was overall pretty good. The potato flautas were good. Good flavor on the rice and beans. My boyfriend really liked the keto tacos, and they were a good size. The birria tacos were also a hit. The last thing we ordered was the goat birria and that was good as well! The horchata was pretty good too, a little sweet. The only thing we didn't like was the tripa tacos, based off the taste, we can tell they weren't cleaned well SERVICE-- Service was good. The lady working the front register was nice. It took a little while to get the food but it was pretty busy. AMBIANCE-- They have good music playing which I enjoyed and they had a soccer game on too. The bar area was cute and definitely added to the vibe. Overall I liked the place. I wish they were transparent with their menu prices because nothing inside has the prices listed. It was a little pricey for a family of 4 to dine out so keep that in mind. read more

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The food is so good my girl was happy the line wasn't so long they know how to take care of you, just a suggestion double make sure what kind of birria orders you're providing and not just take the full combo order to confuse anybody, other than that food was great. Thank you for the great customer service read more

I came here to pick up dinner for the family when I was visiting my dad. The food was pretty good. I ordered a massive Birria pizza quesadilla which was delicious. We ordered Birria tacos and also quite a bit of asada tacos. The service was quick but I had to wait a bit to get the order to go. The ambiance is laid back as it's a restaurant/take out spot. I would say the Birria pizza quesadilla was a bit pricey. I think I walked out paying 70-80 for everything. Everything was good, just not perfect. I would come here again and recommend anyone in the area to try it. read more

Tacos El Jefe - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

First time here and it was so good. Good service, clean place, friendly staff, and food is good. The music is great. I love that they have a self serve station to get your own toppings. read more

Tacos El Jefe - Overview of restaurant - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

I wanted to like this spot because the location has a fun vibe with the free arcade area ,but the experience didn't live up to expectations. I ordered a custom burrito with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo, which was an extra $2 upcharge on top of the $13 burrito. I had placed my order about 20 minutes before arriving, but when I got there, they made things confusing by adding extra charges and making the process feel more complicated than it needed to be. When I checked in and gave them my name, they rang me up and had me wait another 20 minutes, only for me to realize that my food had been sitting in the window the whole time. I politely asked if they could remake it since it had been sitting there for over 15 minutes because that's just not acceptable when you're paying that kind of price. It just felt skeptical after that when my order was ready in less than a few minutes. Unfortunately, the flavor and quality of the burrito were also subpar, and the value didn't match the price tag. The service could really use improvement in communication and how they handle pickup orders customers shouldn't have to remind the staff that their food is ready. The area itself is cool and has potential, but the overall experience just wasn't pleasant. I'd suggest management work on customer service and communication to make sure guests get what they order, on time, and with better quality P.S. I did not finished the food. read more

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1. The meat and shrimp on the tacos were delicious! The Aguas Frescas was refreshing! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with plenty of seatings! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! It took about 10 mins! Note: There is a 50 cent charge per credit card transaction! Photo: Taco Jefe and Agua Fresca - Jamaica read more

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The food was great! My girlfriend and I really wanted some nachos and we found just the place. We orders some tacos and nachos, and I thought the food was tasty. I recommend the nachos definitely. The nachos have the perfect balance of crunch of the chip and softness of the cheese. There is an abundant amount of meat. We had the asada and it was juicy and seasoned well. The Jalapeños gave the perfect kick of spice. The tacos were the way I like it too - juicy fats and lovely medley of crunchy cebolla and cilantro. On top of everything, there was a nice ambience, established with Chicano Oldies playing loudly on the speakers. Even though we ate good food and the ambience was like none other, there were some things that made me go "really?" Maybe I'm not a nacho maestro, but to me, a fat amount of Jalapeños on my filthy stack of nachos is a must. I asked for a generous amount of Jalapeños on top of my nachos, and they charged 50 cents! I know that the economy is tough and 50 cents cant even buy gum anymore, but charging for 15 extra Jalapeño rings is kinda laughable to me. By all means, it's not a big deal... just something that made me go "really?" Next thing is the credit card charge for 50 cents per transaction. If you are going to hit up Tacos El Jefe, make sure to bring cash if you want to save yourself 50 cents. If you want to save yourself a dollar, you can bring your own Jalapeños too. xD This is just tough love I'm handing out. My father owns a restaurant in the SF valley and I'm well aware that the restaurant sector/market is going just fine. I just don't like it when there are little this or that that gets charged with everything. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Was visiting out of town, craving lengua tacos but for some reason they were out of lengua I was recommended the cabeza tacos which I would have thought would be ideally a great option which in the following 3-6 hours would be nightmare after suffering from extreme food poisoning and I was sicker than a dog. Idk if something was trying wrong with the meat but it just seemed to be extremely greasy after consuming just a 1 taco. Even a day or 2 after I am still very sick. UPDATE** On day 3 I flew home but before even making it to the airport I was still sick & struggling to keep any fluids down. When arriving home I went to the ER and infact did have food poisoning. Just watch out if you go to this place, not all of the food is bad but the cabeza tacos definitely killed my entire weekend vacation. read more

Taco Tues sucks the smallest tacos I've ever seen!! The girl at register was very very rude I asked for shredded beef did not get. If your business says 1.79 tacos then you should be able to get what you want but you dont!! read more

Tacos El Jefe - Tiniest tacos I've ever seen - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

I have never encountered a manager that complains to a costumer. Didn't even apologize. I will make sure none of my friends, family or colleagues come to your establishment. read more

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Who doesn't like a taco spot in their back yard? Especially if it's good. I finally decided to stop by and try it out, is I brought my hungry crew to check it out. The problem is, we were so hungry we all forgot to take any pics Haha. First impressions: taco joint. it looks clean, and it wasn't too busy when we got there. Staff behind the counter was friendly and helpful break down their popular items for us. Prices: as expected. The dollar street taco is a thing of the past. The food was good. Between the 5 of us we tried a little bit of everything. My personal favorite was the Birria Tacos Dorados. I'm sure the Birria pizza would be good too. Very flavorful and perfect with a Mexican Coke. I'll have to come back to try that with the Chile Relleno taco too. Bottom line, I'll be back and update my review after the second experience. read more

Beware their listed prices on their website and the in person menu are misleading. You will be charged substantially more and won't receive a refund. 9/10/25 I was given the wrong order and overcharged. When I called for a refund the cashier just hung up on me mid sentence. Terrible customer service. I won't be back. read more

I decided to grab some tacos with a few friends after the gym and I was delighted. Tacos El Jefe serves up tacos along with various other Mexican dishes such as consome, fajitas, and etc. I ordered a Pollo, Lengua, and a Buche Taco and all were delicious and juicy. The meat was tender and marinated to perfection! The owners were friendly as well and the lady at the front was welcoming. I'll be back :) read more

Tacos El Jefe - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

Honestly ! This place is alright ! Great hospitality ! The atmosphere and vibe is good ! Good music and air temperature ! Is good ! The food mmm the menudo Was decent 6/10 and the mulita decent 5/10 ! But it's a good place to chill and eat, and have a conversation. read more

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Came here with my girlfriend for casual dinner date night. Casual ambiance and decor here. Small and charming mom and pop Mexican food spot. Enjoyed the 'supreme' burrito I got. My gf had 4 carne asada tacos and they were amazing. Next time, I will get the tacos instead - tbh I think they're tastier than the burrito I had. Drinks were also ordered. Gf drank the michelada and I got the passion fruit aqua fresca. Both were delish. Total of the food was ~$40. Not too bad for casual dinner with my amor! Highly recommend this spot if you're into tacos and Mexican food! read more

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The food was great. Felt like the rice and beans was basic. The birria tacos was nice. But the taco jefe with the shrimps was AMAZING. I'd go back there just for those any day. Highly recommend to try them. Was a long wait, definitely would call in to avoid that. Overall, I'm gonna return and try more items on the menu. read more

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Ordered their Asada tacos and an Original Michelada, both hit the spot! The food was tasty, great bang for your buck and the two employees were very friendly and provided great service. It's a casual sit down with some good spanish music, it definitely sets the mood to enjoy some tacos. read more

Tacos El Jefe - 4 Asada Taco they offer a self serve bar with hot sauces, cilantro/onion, carrot & radish. - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

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After many months of eating their tacos, Tacos El Jefe is still my favorite local taco joint. They really do make everything fresh, so expect to wait a bit longer than you're used to. Taco Tuesday prices are now up to $1.40 which is still a great discount, but I would go to El Jefe any day I feel like tacos too. I'm from San Diego, so their version of the Cali Burrito is solid. It's a little different, but it's pretty close. read more

Tacos El Jefe - Front counter - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

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My lunch spot every Tuesday, I always come for the al pastor. It's different, from the chop, to the cook, to the flavor. Sometimes there's a slight crisp to the meat which is still tender and flavored so nicely. I opt out of the pineapple since I love the flavor of the meat too much. Load up with onions/cilantro/lime, and great selection of different level hot sauce/salsa and plenty of condiments including grilled onions and peppers amongst others. So good, and consistent every weekly visit. Great prices for taco Tuesday! See you next week read more

The service was very good. The girl on register was very polite and nice. The wet asada burrito was delicious but very salty--one star off. I couldn't taste that seared asada flavor that you want when you order asada, even when i picked some of the asada from the middle of the burrito without sauce. The ambiance was fine. The price was definitely $$ and not $. A wet burrito and a drink was $21 and I tipped another $4. I'd say keep it under $20, tax included. read more

First of all, let me preface this by saying I am not a Mexican food buff. I am just a regular Asian guy who rarely has Mexican food (usually have it under a friend's recommendation), but enjoy it pretty much everytime. My experience here was pretty great. Lady at the register was knowledgeable and was able to get us some recommendation from every category on the menu. I got a birria taco (goat instead of beef) combo from her recommendation. Portion size was good for the price and the food was flavorful. I will definitely come back again to try the other items. read more

So excited that this place opened up close to me! I had to try it out. Staff is super friendly and service is quick. $1.40 for taco Tuesday, its such a deal! I got the asada tacos and they give the tacos with only meat and they have a side bar where you add all the sauces, onions and cilantro. Their tortillas are delicious! And I loved all their sauces. The meat was nice and tender. My new go to taco place! read more

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Good service, tasty and fresh food, good prices. With Salsa bar and different type of salsas, delicious carrots, cucumbers and onion's with habanero so good. I order taco el jefe made with regular corn tortilla, cheese, flavored asada and 3 shrimps on the top great taste, definitely I think I will be back to try different food. read more

Tacos El Jefe - Taco el jefe - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

Taco Tuesday Deal - $1.40 per taco! We tried the lengua, asada, cabeza, tripa, and pastor tacos. Great meat portions, double tortilla, absolutely delicious. Our favorite of the bunch was lengua. Soft, flavorful, and had us wanting more! Actually though, we really did go back up and order more of this. You also can't go wrong with asada and pastor tacos. Cabeza taco was yummy, although some may find it not as visually appealing as other tacos. BUT, delicious nontheless! I usually love tripa tacos, but the tripa here wasn't my favorite- not crispy and a bit hard to chew. There's self-serve condiments and water. Green salsa has more of a kick than the red salsa. Unfortunately, they ran out of the creamy avocado salsa the night we went. Plenty of cut limes, onion, cucumbers, and other goodies you may want to consume with your meal. This place can get super busy on Tuesdays. Shout out to the gal workin the front when we went! She was doing it all- cashier, serving, clean up, replenishing condiment bar, trash, etc. read more

Tacos El Jefe - Lengua, asada, tripa, pastor - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

Great food great location fast and friendly service would recommend to everyone to try this place Make sure to bring an empty stomach read more

Tacos El Jefe - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

The tacos suck. I ordered asada and lengua. The asada was decent but the lengua looked like it had been chewed and spit right back out. Wish I would have taken a photo. I didn't even bother eating the lengua taco read more

Food is amazing some of the best birria I've tried! Compared to other tacos spots this one is one of my favorite!

I've been here a few times and enjoyed every visit! My favorite tacos to get are the buche, cabeza, and tripas since they're so flavorful and tender. I recently tried their menudo and loved it! It doesn't come with hominy, but I don't mind because I normally don't eat a lot of the hominy anyway. The tripe and tendon were soft and didn't have any gamey odor. The only issue I've had here was that they've mixed up our orders a couple times, but luckily the food we got was still great. They charge a 50 cent fee for credit card transactions. Parking is easy since they're in a plaza with decent parking. Definitely coming back to try other items on the menu! read more

Tacos El Jefe - Menudo. $12 - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

Nice place with friendly service! Jackie is the best! :) Ordered the carnitas taco and carne asada taco, yum! read more

Tacos El Jefe - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

Now that I've had two meals here and tried the chicken quesadilla and chips and salsa i think this is the place to go for simply the best Mexican food anywhere. Jackie told me they have maybe 10 different kinds of meat here. Jackie was really helpful and super nice in helping me order what i wanted. This little restaurant deserves to be a giant restaurant its that good. A total gem. read more

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If you're looking for great salsa! I love their spicy green and spicy orange salsa. I'm sorry about not getting the name for it, I don't know what it is actually called. Wish they brought back chips and salsa :( other than that tacos are great read more

I no longer live in CA, read the good reviews for this spot nearby my folks so decided to give it a try. I was excited when I walked in and looked at their menu. They served cabeza and lengua tacos which is a good indication that this is authentic mexican food and not watered down for "gringos". I missed having pozole and was excited when I saw it on the menu, so I ordered it. My sisters ordered a fish & pastor tacos and menudo. When we got our food we were overall disappointed. The pastor tacos were good, but everything else was meh. The broth of the pozole was so bland and with no spices & chiles. I don't even think I could taste any salt. Pork had zero flavor. The fish tacos were made with salmon which was odd, but it had no flavor. Menudo was just as bad. Unfortunately, I don't think the cooks are even adding spices to any of their dishes. We won't be back and will go to another mexican restaurant with better comida. read more

Ordered on line and grub hub delivered. Fast and very easy, will continue to use. Tacos the cabesa and burrito for lunch read more

Tacos El Jefe - Now serving alcohol. - Tacos Near Me - stanton, California

We love Tacos, and love it even more when the tacos are cheaper on Taco Tuesdays. It is $1.30 each for street tacos, and we ordered quite a bit when we were last here. But since we just bought for us and the kids, we only ordered the asada and pastor. They come 4 to a plate, but since we ordered 13 they just put 5 on the last plate. The asada are filled to the edges and the pastor was maybe 20 percent less. What I didn't like about the pastor was there were no crisp, burnt edges like the ones you get off the streets ya know? But nevertheless, they were both delicious. I did wish the sides were a little better. They weren't filled all the way. They had 2 green sauces and a red sauce. There were also radishes, carrots, lemons, onions, and cilantro. I also did wish the containers for the sauces were bigger. They look like it's about a 1 oz size and is incredibly difficult to fill. But if you were to eat inside, should have no problem. I'd definitely would be back here since I love to eat local and support small eateries. This place is located to the right of shopping plaza and parking is a plenty. read more

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Whenever I see El Jefe in a name, it reminds me of an episode of Ash vs. Evil Dead. That's the only reason I decided to give this place a try, and I'm glad I did. I rarely eat tacos, but I thought these were quite good Taco Jefe seems to be the most popular item here, which makes sense since that's the name of this place. This taco was packed with asada, and also had shrimps, queso, and guacamole. It didn't look that big but was quite filling with all those ingredients. Taco Gobernador was also tasty but it was my least favorite out of the three. It had shrimps, onion, bell pepper, and cheese sandwiched inside crispy corn tortillas. I thought this was the least filling and least flavorful out of the three. Taco Diablo is my favorite so far. It has shrimps, avocado, and some spicy sauce, which is excellent. This one tasted really good with some avocado salsa (available at the self serve salsa bar), but it really didn't need any extra sauce because it's already packed with lots of flavor. Price seems to be a bit high, but I'm not sure what's considered reasonable price for taco these days since it's been years since I had one. Service was also slow and seemed to be understaffed. However, given the current pandemic and shortage of staff, it's understandable. It's probably best to order online, especially if you don't want to wait inside a crowded restaurant these days. Place was fairly busy when I was here. read more

I'd never go again didn't like there food and the girl At the register was very Rude They need better customer service and they don't give your u chips and salsa u n ed to pay extra for that and pay extra for pico de gallo i was not happy never go back read more

Due to the reviews for this restaurant I decided to visit since I was was craving shrimp tacos; I was greeted right away and the lady that took my order was very nice and helpful when I was a bit confused about a couple of items that I was thinking to order. The spacing isn't to big but just right with tables for dining in. I order 2 taco Gobernador I ask for the sauce to be put on the side just in case it was to spicy, which it definitely was to spicy for me but I'm sure for others they will love it, the flavors were ok i would give it a 6'out of 10. The Quesatacos I had high expectations maybe to high I would give it a 6 out of 10 as well. All 4 tacos were $19 which to me is kinda expensive. Overall I may go back again to try the keto tacos but not sure yet. read more

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