This place is great all around! A great view, so close to the mountain bike lift, high up with a view. They have lots of patio space to sit. I see they have patio warmers for the winter too! Everyone was kind & helpful. The chicken quesadillas are so cheesy & good! read more

El Jefe - Patio chips, guacamole & salsa - Mexican Near Me - Angel Fire, New Mexico

We came here for a mid day ride food and drink fix. We wanted to vary it up from the on mountain dining experiences we had the past couple of days. My experience here was great. It was a sunny beautiful cool day so we were able to enjoy our food outside. Heads up - it is a counter order service vs a personal waiter. Although it was very busy I feel the line went at a decent speed. Maybe grab a drink from the shorter drink line first and enjoy as you wait in the food line. Carne Asada Burrito - the trick on this is to ask them to coat it with queso. The carne asada was nice and tender. The ratio of meat to other fillings was perfect heavy on the meat side. The queso was flavorful and I think a must for this dish. Spicy del Mar Cajun Shrimp Taco - mmm mmm good. The shrimp tasted fresh and the spicy aioli was a nice flavor with a kick here and there. Taco Al Pastor - meat was tender and the pineapple looked like fresh pineapple pieces. Caribbean Bowl Salad - not much chicken but the pieces were crunchy. This was a bit more heavy on the lettuce than toppings. Churro - genius to have this as a donut. This was straight up a churro that was shaped like a donut - not a donut that was flavored like a churro. It was nice and crisp and crunchy and flakey and buttery all at the same time. The whipped cream seemed freshly made. It was not sweet, so it was perfect to counter the sweetness of the churro. The only thing would be portion size to cost ratio felt a bit off. For sure would have expected a larger portion for the price. But honestly El Jefe had good food compared to the same price as say the overpriced average hamburger from the actual Angel Fire Resort cafes. read more

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I really wish el jefe was better because it is a perfect location to sit and enjoy the resort. Unfortunately it is extremely expensive and the food just is not great. It is very oily and inconsistent. Despite being very expensive you also have to go up to the register and order. It's more like a fast food experience. If you are starting close to the mountain it is such a convient location so I hope that they can improve on the food, there really is so much potential! read more

Killer brisket burrito. Lots of meat, well seasoned, grilled vegetables. Chips and salsa were above average, salsa was a little watery, but had good flavor. Beer selection was decent, had the happy camper IPA, which was solid. Overall, definitely a place to stop and have a bite and a drink between runs. read more

Great food! There was plenty of seating outside and a good amount inside. The hostess and food runner were both kind and quick! Definitely worth a stop for quick food read more

The smoked brisket taco is delicious! The guacamole and margarita are great too. Atmosphere is super casual. There's a new chef and what a difference! read more

The 1st thing you have to understand is, this is on a resort owned restaurant. Be prepared for resort prices. 20-30% more. However, if you're in Angel Fire skiing or boarding. Then this is a great place to use as your Base. read more

We just got ours to go after some downhill biking. Pricey, but WOW. These tacos were delicious! We tried one of each on their menu and each one was fantastic. The brisket taco especially was simply without peer. Service was friendly and fast. I would not hesitate to return! read more

Great place to eat and drink. Wonderful for children! Big servings! Good choices of cocktails

Waiting an hour and 2p minutes for an average quesadilla. Not worth your time......................

Awesome, quaint spot right off the mountain! Stop in for a drink or some really good tacos! Food and service were fast and friendly! What a fun time for our family! read more

El Jefe - Tortilla Soup! Warms the soul - Mexican Near Me - Angel Fire, New Mexico

Good margaritas, chips, queso, salsa and tacos. One taco is big enough to seem like two tacos.

Me and my family are here today. The ground beef was overcooked and the meat in the Al pastor and brisket tacos tasted rotten. We are actively sick to our stomach from eating here today. I would not recommend this restaurant or any in this town. read more

I think my husband would give 4 stars, but he's not the one repping our household on Yelp, so...3 stars it is! The food was okay. We had their chips and salsa with a side of queso. All okay okay. The salsa has a good amount of heat. Tried the El Jefe taco and it was a good size with a lot of filling. I thought the meat was okay. My husband thought the meat was really good. I also had the burger and fries. It was also just okay. Better than I expected for what I assume was a frozen patty. The fries we're actually really good. The atmosphere on the deck and convenient location to the lift was good. read more

I mean, they have you captive as one of the only places at the bottom of the ski area. They know you're hungry, and they know you'll pay, so they don't really worry about the quality. The El Jefe Cali burrito was meh at best. Brisket?? Not really, more like big fatty cuts of roast. Should've known a NM place couldn't do proper brisket. Beans for the bean dip were as bland as I've ever had. Tried to mask it with green chiles. Didn't work. The green chile fries were good. The only saving grace here. read more

El Jefe was probably our favorite, most consistent eats on the Mountain. It's expensive but everything in the area is. At least theirs was delicious. Both times, we split chips, salsa, guac & a carne asada burrito. The chips, salsa & guac were fresh & delicious. On the day we had El Jefe for lunch, they were pretty busy. Seems that maybe they rushed the order out as the cheese in the burrito wasn't melted. Still a delicious. We returned a day or two later & had the same exact meal, just added a couple of margaritas. I DO recommend having a marg, they were delicious as well. All in all, I vouch for the chips/salsa/guac, Hawaiian Margarita, Piña Colada Margarita & the Churro Donuts. All great & tasty. read more

We ordered the green chile nachos and added smoked pork. We also ordered watermelon margs. Everything was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful. The view is awesome, and it's very relaxed. Alot of mountain bikers were stopping to get food and drinks, so it's very casual. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and we enjoyed our experience! read more

El Jefe - Patio seating with my watermelon marg - Mexican Near Me - Angel Fire, New Mexico

We love El Jefe to wind down as we finish up at the ski slopes. Grab a drink, eat some chips and salsa and enjoy the gorgeous views! We also grabbed tacos and dinner for the kiddos after lessons and it was a hit with all ages! Def recommend! read more

Food was bad and pricy. I had the chicken tortilla soup and there's now way it wasn't from a can. I ordered ain't your daddy taco in a corn tortilla and it came in flour. Had the tiniest sliver of fried chicken and no guacamole per the menu. Cheap low quality food. I will never eat here again. read more

The good: There was actually some inside seating (covid). 2 tables. The chicken taco was excellent! Loved the sweet pineapple salsa and the extra red salsa. Portions are pretty big, I ordered way too much. They really pile the meat up. The green chili pork stew! Delicious, not greasy, good veggies in it. Amazing. And it comes with 2 house made tortillas. The bad: Greasy spoon brisket and ground beef. Total yucko amount of grease. Filled the plate. I used one of my extra tortillas from the soup to rewrap the beef for the kids. Theirs was totally soaked in orange grease. The bottom half of the burrito was mush from the grease dropping out the bottom. Had to use a different plate just to put the thing down. I should have taken a photo. Also there was nothing but meat on their kids taco. I know they are kids but... something. Cheese, tomatoes? Prices. So steep. The burritos are $16!! I guess because of the location, but my goodness. We also got a side of beans and it totaled $50. Pricey lunch. read more

I would love to say that we had a great experience here because it has so much potential to be the perfect spot for lunch during a day of skiing. This was not that. Waiting an hour and a half for sub par, cold food was ridiculous...not to mention half of our party had not received their order at the two hour mark so they went without food as the slopes were about to close. Totally understand it was a busy day, but being told our food would be ready in 30 minutes and that being a huge underestimate was frustrating as we spent a lot of money for a day full of skiing and would have picked a different option. Would recommend if you are wanting a drink and have several, SEVERAL hours to kill. read more

I would really like to give this place 3.5 stars. The location is great if you are staying near the resort. It's not a huge restaurant with limited seating inside, but the deck space is pretty big. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The staff was friendly and the environment is quaint. Everything was good, just nothing to get excited about. The queso was pretty good and had a little kick, but none of us liked the salsa. The burritos were huge, but once again, nothing super special. My husbands tacos were probably the best thing we had. Kids meals were decently sized, but did not include a drink. The churros were pretty tasty, but a little on the greasy side. Overall everything was ok. Would we come back? Maybe just for the location and the fact you can carb load after a day on the slopes. read more

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Great for a quick bite to eat and some drinks! Order at the counter, there is some seating inside but the patio is where it's at with spectacular views of the mountain (located at the base of mountain near the ski lift). Food and drinks were both tasty, service was quick, will definitely be back! read more

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Came here while staying at the Angel Fire resort. This resturant is on their property right behind the main building. Parking is very limited and inside seating was tight as well. They do have an outside seating area but it was far too cold for that. I ordered a draft Dos Equis which was good as expected. They had several domestic draft beers and a local NM one as well. I was very happy with the beer pour and the choices they had. For food I ordered their quesadilla with chicken inside. It comes with a green chili sauce which I asked it I could get on the side. The sauce was really delicious and wasn't as spicy as other green chili sauces I have had in NM. The quesadilla was tasty and filling and we both enjoyed it. Prices were on the higher side, but that is to be expected in this area. Compared to other dining options in Angel Fire, this is going to be a safe choice. read more

This used to be the best taco spot, like literally anywhere. We're back for the ski season, and the menu is all jacked up. The best tacos are no longer available. The Breakfast Taco and the Flying Piggy are gone, even the breakfast burrito. The majority of the menu is brisket tacos, burritos, and fajitas. Silly. Now, the staff is amazing and always has been. We own a condo, walking distance to El Jefe, and to say we are disappointed is an understatement. We are here every other weekend in the winter, and plenty in the summer and fall. I suppose we'll have to bring our own Taco supplies and just cook at the condo. That means margs, too. Although a classic marg from El Jefe is hard to pass up. Sad day, celebrating hubby's birthday to find all the unfortunate changes. read more

The tacos were great and the drinks were very good! Everyone was very nice and responsive. You really can't beat the views! We sat outside and it was just beautiful! read more

I ordered the Taco salad, i expected lettuce, tomato, and onion. I did not get that, I got beans and greasy ground meat. It was horrible. My husband had a carne asada taco and a shrimp taco. The shrimp was acceptable but the carne asada was ground beef that tasted horrible. Overall one of the worst meals we have had in New Mexico for the 25 years we lived here. The service was good, the people nice, but the food was not cheap and not worth it. read more

This one gets an extra star due to the lack of dining options in the area. The staff were fine. The food was on the south end of ok. Underwhelming. Try it if you're on the mountain and need something quick. read more

Two star because location. Soup tasted like can soup and the place is way over priced even with our members 20% discount. If it was anywhere else it would go out of business. read more

We ended up at El Jefe after one other restaurant couldn't accommodate us (no staff to work), and one was closed. I had read the reviews of the high prices, but in today's world, eating out is expensive almost everywhere! The staff was very friendly and beer was cold. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy the cool weather. Patio was about 1/2 full on a Wednesday night. I'm happy that at least someplace in Angel Fire is open during the week! I had the burrito, which was enough for two meals, so one could easily split with another person. Before tip, it was $100 for four people, so as long as you keep your price expectations aligned, I think you will enjoy it. read more

Amazing margaritas, amazing tacos. Can't believe this place didn't get more stars. We were highly impressed. . read more

El Jefe - El jefe - Mexican Near Me - Angel Fire, New Mexico

The food here was delicious! Service was good! And the ambiance...excellent!! Who doesn't love the mountain surroundings!!

I had the brisket taco and will never order that again because the meat was chewy and hard to swallow! The corn tortilla was so greasy once I picked it up, I wasn't about to set it down in the grease and for the price I sure expected more. The Marguerita was primarily ice . My husband had a quesadilla and it was equally as greasy but had more taste and the chicken was easier to chew. Don't bother going here if you want Mexican food. read more

Food was pretty bland and the woman who took our order wasn't very kind. Probably wouldn't go back again. Nice patio though!

This place is packed w skiers during the day time! You order up at the counter then they bring you your food. In my opinion it was lack luster on every account. None of our food was that good. We got the soup of the day and a fish taco, and the kids got hotdogs. The beers were good though, and the hot chocolate. Wouldn't spend the money here again though. read more

I have been coming to Angel Fire before I was even born ( in my moms tummy) and I am 30. And I can say this is by far my favorite place to eat: reasonable prices, great taste, efficient service. Be warned that on busy ski days this place does get busy but the wait is worth the taste! the fish tacos are a favorite - but honestly you can't go wrong. I also like the shrimp, brisket tacos-- their burritos are great too. my boyfriend enjoys the margs! you will not be disappointed if you eat here. great for all ages and there is something for everyone. ( i would love if there were some more veggie forward dishes for us vegetarians & vegans) that is my only suggestion. grilled portabella tacos? fried avocado? pulled bbq jackfruit tacos? I know this is a weird suggestion being such a "texas" meat eating resort but I know I wouldn't be the only person to appreciate this! read more

Great Views with fresh made tacos and excellent margaritas. Superb quesadillas with lightly crispy outsides and excellent fillings for both chicken and beef. The Cadillac margarita is well balanced delight to accompany your meal. JD the bartender on our first visit was a hoot to talk to and rightly proud of his concoctions. Don't worry asking about what wines they serve - that's not really their focus Most ski slopes don't have a true restaurant like this unless you are in Deer valley or Aspen (which also means higher pricing) Seems to be a big hangout for the pst mountain biking crowd as well. read more

This is a cute little spot by the Angel Fire ski resort. We specifically made the trek here after the rave reviews our friends made of the tacos and margarita botellas! There's parking right in front that is marked but it does fill up fast when it gets busy. There is plenty of socially distanced outdoor seating (multi-leveled!) and masks are required to enter the building. You go inside to place your order and they then deliver it to your table! You can get a classic margarita botella (pitcher) for $27, which gave us more than enough drinks to share! They offer many different margarita flavors but I will say you cannot go wrong with the classic. Now the tacos. They may seem over priced starting at $7+ each, but man, they are HUGE and packed with flavor and ingredients. We tried the fried pork and the Del Mar shrimp taco. The fried pork taco is carnitas, lettuce, tomato and cheese in a fried taco shell. The salsa adds a nice touch. It is a little difficult to eat, but they anticipate this and serve it with a fork haha. The del mar shrimp taco was GINORMOUS and came with grilled Cajun shrimp and a wonderfully crunchy slaw. It was again difficult to eat, but the fork helped. And when I say they were difficult to eat, it's because they were stuffed too full!! We also had the chips, salsa and queso. Typical appetizer, nice and fresh. If you sit on the upper level, you get a nice little view of the ski lift and can even chance to see some wildlife on the hills. Don't pass up the chance to try El Jefe if you're ever in the area (and stop to see Bosco in Eagles Nest to complete the adventure!!). read more

Really good Mexican with strong drinks. We came in the summer for a wedding but had a great experience here. Quick food and great flavors. We weren't sold on the botella as it was a little pricey but that's too be expected with mountain food. We will definitely be back when we come to Angel Fire again read more

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Good food Good service. Good location. OK ambience. Could use more parking. Like the outdoor seating read more