They offer great variety of Tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, oxtails, ground meat and wings. We ordered Litty Box (4 Fried Chicken Sliders + 4 Tacos + Large Fries) and Pulled Oxtail BBQ Sandwich. Fish tacos were really good; pico de gallo had created a great combination. Fried chicken sliders were amazing; I loved their house-made buffalo sauce; and the creamy coleslaw added a nice taste to them. And the fries were crispy and fresh. The pulled Oxtail BBQ Burger was super delicious; it was perfectly seasoned and the bbq sauce was the perfect addition. The staff are very nice and friendly. And if you decided to eat at their location, you'll enjoy the atmosphere as mostly young people come here to order takeout. read more

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Got to @ElJefeDePollo Oxtober Box deal We ordered: BBQ Oxtail with Mac & Cheese, 1/2 lb Wings on Cajun fries, and a sweet treat: Brûlée Smoked Sweet Potato Cornbread. Every bite was perfection but the standout for me was their oxtail, which were tender and so flavorful! Chef Chino and staff were amazing too! read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Oxtober Box deal: BBQ Oxtail with Mac & Cheese, 1/2 lb Wings on Cajun fries, and Brûlée Smoked Sweet Potato Cornbread - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

this place is so underrated ! the staff was so nice and the food amazing! I got buffalo Mac and cheese, which was a great combo- cheesy and tasty, which complemented the spice of the buffalo chicken. I also got the chicken tacos, which were so authentic and good, it changed my mindset about tacos ! the toppings were so yummy with the crunchy shell and was so delicious. we also got fries which were so hot and crispy. definitely recommend! read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

The plaza is close to York University and is a bit run down, but it has tons of local businesses and gems inside! This time we visited El Jefe De Pollo to try some dishes with Caribbean, Hispanic and southern USA influences. We ate the: - Tacos: Oxtail, Chicken, Fish in order of preference. The slow braised oxtail was so tender and marinated to perfection, every bite was full of flavour. The chicken one was paired with a bit of goat cheese, enough to give flavour without overpowering. The fish one was tasty but a bit oily for my preference. - The chicken and waffles: 3 spicy chicken tenders on a bed of 2 waffles and syrup - Fries - Mac n Cheese - Premium pop: They had super unique flavours here that I've rarely seen elsewhere. I chose the peach Fanta and Frostbite Mountain dew. Peach fanta was great! I wanted to try the jerk chicken sandwich and the oxtail sandwich as well, but no space in stomach for it Maybe next time! There isn't any seating in the specific spot, it's more of a take out joint though there is a bit of a bar table you can stand at if you want. The plaza does have food court type vibes and there's central seating next to the supermarket if you want to enjoy your food fresh! read more

Their tacos were tasty. Chicken 'n waffles is a must try. Service was excellent and the ambiance is welcoming. read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Fish, 3 cheese and beef tacos - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Tucked in a small strip mall, el jefe de pollo offers delicious fried chicken and tacos that are made to order. With multiple locations across the GTA, each dish is made to order and the food quality is definitely above par. I cannot get over how good the fried chicken tenders smelled. Prices were more than reasonable and there are a plenty of combo deals if you are feeling extra hungry. read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

This is in a small mall. It's takeout only but there's a seating area nearby outside the supermarket, probably for all the food places in the mall. They get 3.5 stars. Chef's special was pretty good. The chicken was moist & fresh & there was quite a bit of it. It was decently crispy. The honey buffalo sauce was decent: not as rich as medium buffalo sauce. The coleslaw was good & cut the buffalo sauce well. Cajun fries were a big portion. They were decent: fresh, evenly cooked & moist. But they were too lightly seasoned so the flavour was very subtle flavour. They give you plastic gloves to eat, which was a nice touch. There's a cool arcade machine you can play but... How can you charge $1 for X-men vs Street Fighter (1996) in 2022?! read more

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Made the mad massive mistake of not snappin' a pic of their incredible tacos! My excitement to eat these overwhelmed me. Came across them by accident as I just got back into town & wanted a late dinner ~ Googled them & saw that not only were they open til midnight, they also had good reviews. Entrance is at the back side entry of a mall - take out only. The tacos are not cheap at 3 for $20, but I gotta say, its worth it to treat yourself once in awhile with these. We ordered 3 chicken, 2 fish & 1 oxtail. The chicken was unexpectedly spicy but good (according to the one that ate it). The fish is battered yet not greasy & came with 2 soft corn tortillas as its base for each. The veggie fillings were flavourful and substantial. The one that killed it all for me was the oxtail ~ it was outstanding. While not super healthy, eating this combo of a deep fried taco shell (buttery?) mixed with the juicy, full of flavour pulled oxtail & substantial veggie fillings was truly mind blowing! It has me dreaming of it until the next time. Of course, I'm gonna be back (Find me on Instagram - @aida.loves ) read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Best food in the city amazing vibes the chef is a great guy as well check any of his locations if you are in the nearby areas

Nobody told me the chicken would taste sweet the breading taste like it has honey in it or something personally when I get lemon pepper chicken it never taste sweet you either make chicken salty or sweet but PLEASE DONT DO BOTH UGH so honestly just feels like I'm eating sweet bread w some chicken in it definitely won't be paying 16$ for 5 pieces of chicken anymore lol at least I can say I tried it nobody can hype this place up to me anymore but the fries are pretty good read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Fried chicken and fries - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

I tried the chef special sandwich and I absolutely loved the flavour burst in my mouth. It's a tiny place in the plaza but highly recommended for takeouts as there's no sitting available Price is a little on the higher side, expect to spend at least $20 for a sandwich mea but worth the try! read more

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My go to spot near York U area. They've literally got the best tacos, sandwiches, you name it!. They do change up the menu every now and then as the Chef is super creative but the OG stuff is always available on the menu. If you haven't tried the Buffalo Mac' N Cheese, I don't know what you're doing. read more

When you enter, you are greeted with smiles and positive vibes all around. The owner, and hearing about his story was remarkable to hear. It's great what an empire he has turned this joint into! As a foodie, I really enjoyed the chicken sandwich drenched in sauce.. the saucier the better! The Mochi Donut idea was a hit! And I went back a few days later to try to jerk chicken sandwich. I wish this place was around when I was a student at YORK.. I would be there everyday! Highly recommend! Best, @filledupwithfood read more

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100% hand-slaughtered Halal certified food place in North York. SOOO good, must try for sure! I would recommend the Chicken & Oxtail tacos, Manganero Sandwiches, Buffalo Mac & Cheese etc. Great parking area, however some construction going around. Prompt service. Ave meal cost $15-$20. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal!!! The best chicken in the area! The chicken tacos are our absolute favorite but the oxtail tacos are also divine! The fried chicken is so generous in portion size and is DELICIOUS!! (Though the tacos are still our favorites). The staff is also very friendly and the owner is amazing! The owner also supports local artists and other local businesses too which is amazing to see! Warning: there is no seating there though. Take out only. read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Oxtail tacos - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

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This is a takeout spot offering so many options of tasty food such as fried chicken, burgers, & tacos + really unique drinks The ball up box comes with a burger which is super scrumptious with a side of cajun fries & chicken I would def recommend this as you get to try a bit of everything! I also love the unique twist of mochi donut & fried chicken - the honey buffalo flavour was definitely there and done right read more

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This takeout restaurant serves great comfort food to indulge in. The service is quick and the staff is nice. The different sauces really make this place unique! I like the garlic aioli and the mango sauce. read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Jalapeño smash burger, wings, oxtail taco - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

This is the place to find chicken burgers made with a whole lot of TLC! The chicken is so juicy and tender. Also have to add that the chicken itself is a big portion! I managed to make some room for a bit of Cajun fries. It may be a little confusing finding this gem. The chef known as "Chef Chino" opened up a ghost kitchen inside Leng Keng Bar & Lounge. It may be open for a limited time so get it now for take out or delivery, while you can! The chef is also working on new recipes for more dishes to come. As for the burgers I tried 4 different burgers. The chicken for all the burgers were moist and skinless. They are halal too. Plain Jane If you don't like saucy saucy burgers then this is the one for you. It's plain with a bit of aioli. The seasoning and crispiness is just the right amount of you just want the protein. Chef's Special - Honey Buffalo I love coleslaw and this creamy coleslaw is a delicious burger topping. What makes this burger special is the Buffalo sauce. It is a little tangy with a hint of honey. It's pretty good on its own too. I normally don't eat Buffalo but this one was good with a kick of heat. The Jerk The buns for the jerk chicken though.. it was like those slightly honey biscuits. The ones you get from Church's or Popeyes but not too sweet or salty. I could definitely eat a lot the buns on its own. This burger is like a jerk chicken meal in a bun. You get a bit of Jamaica rice and peas and coleslaw. It's delicious. Manganero This is my fav! I love the sauce. I do wish there were more mango chunks in my order. The sauce on this crispy chicken is tangy with some heat. I would love to buy a jar of the sauce. read more

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Loved the honey buffalo chicken sandwich. It was very filling on its own didn't really need to order the fries on the side. They were good too. read more

If youre looking for the tastiest and crispiest chicken sandwich in Toronto, this is the SPOT! El Jefe specializes in fried chicken sandwiches but they have a variety of foods such as tacos, mac and cheese, and jerk chicken sandwiches. My first bite was the Chef's Special chicken sandwich with their house made sauce, coleslaw, and a buttered bun. The CRUNCH on that chicken was unforgettable. The FLAVOUR of the sauce was spectacular. And the portion size for the price is a steal! I also got to try their buffalo mac and the jerk chicken sandwich - both 10/10 delicious. I could go on and on about this spot honestly. The staff are always so friendly, the owner is such a great guy! Their north york location is small but humble - a lot of people do take out anyway. Definitely add this spot to you list if youre looking for some guilty pleasure eats that keep you wanting to come back time and time again! read more

Manganero is a MUST TRY. The chicken keeps super crispy while maintaining its juiciness on the inside. Every component of the sandwich WORKS so well together, from the semi-spicy mango habanero sauce super sweet and tasty mango salsa, to the savoury garlic aioli, all sandwiched between a delicious buttered brioche bun. SO GOOD! This sandwich slaps all of your senses and floods all of your taste buds with tastiness. Loved it so much I got it twice. Cajun fries are really tasty too, but the sandwich itself is already pretty hefty for me. Love that it comes with gloves because the sandwich can get messy when you're eating it. I have heard good things about their other sandwiches too, I'm definitely looking forward to trying one of the other ones next time! read more

Delicious, and dangerously addictive. Good comfort food to prepare for a long nap. I'm not fond of the fried chicken but 'the Jerk' is a frequent purchase of mine. I would love if the bun was a little less soaked in butter/oil (not sure what)..because the mayo/coleslaw/jerk chicken mixture inside is the most tantalizing version I've ever had. Thank you for the meals read more

This was a delicious meal! The chefs special chicken sandwich had a honey buffalo sauce that was amazing, so good I would get extra next time! The chicken was crispy and cooked perfectly. The chicken wings and tender had a great batter and were a perfect side. The fries have a nice seasoning on them as well. It's also only 15$, it's a lot of food the sandwich alone is huge! I loved everything in this box. read more

El Jefe De Pollo - Ball up chicken box - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

Amazing chicken. Flavourful, big portion as well, not super greasy. Cool retro arcade games.

The owner is a true chef that takes pride in his kitchen and the food that is created. Grown from a "ghost" kitchen in the middle of COVID (when I first tried it) now a bigger space and a store for the operation - the food is still delicious - The Chefs Special sandwich is both sweet and hot - just the right amount of both. The chicken is moist with just right amount of breading. Topped with coleslaw and supplied with gloves just in case you need to eat it in the car. (A little messy but you have the gloves ) The best compliment I can give is that everything, including the bun was super fresh! Maybe I'll be adventurous next time and try the wings. Can't wait to return. read more

Excellent food- great environment! Was greeted at the door by the owner/chef who suggested I try the chef's special - It was fantastic! Just the right amount of sweet and spice! Will definitely have it again! The staff were all very friendly and chatted with me while I waited - not long at all - for my food! Congrats on your upcoming two year anniversary and I will be back again shortly! read more

Jerk chicken sandwich is bomb, tastes so good and will definitely leave you full ! Recommend it read more

El Jefe De Pollo - The jerk sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - North York, Ontario

Burgers are delicious. Food made fresh, nice variety of choices, generous portions on the french fries. Enough tables to dine in. The sides are delicious as there are such great choices. read more

A bit hard to find, as it's actually inside of a club/lounge, but a real gem in the neighbourhood. My wife and I went for the first time tonight and had the family special, which was an enormous amount of food for two people for a very reasonable price. The chicken sandwiches were amazing and I'm usually not a sandwich type of person. Wings were delicious too. Every item is worth going back for on its own! And the owner/chef was super friendly and charismatic. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

Fire spot, sandwich was unreal I got the big baller meal or what ever it's called! Friendly staff I'll deff be back

It was good but a little greasy but it was really good big pieces of chicken will come back there soon

I visited Ontario and saw this spot. I had a mangonero and it was huge and very flavorful! The only complaint I have is that the sauce made the bread a little soggy and the sandwich was sliding out of my fingers. It was good spot though! read more

I had a honey buffalo chicken sandwich. Lightly spiced with some coleslaw... Quite a large portion, nicely packaged, it survived the journey home without getting soggy. read more

I wish I could leave no stars. I cannot begin to express the anger I have over the food I received last night and what happened. I placed an order through DoorDash and was excited to try the Chefs Special. I took a couple bites and it was very good. Then about four bites in I bit down on something so hard I cannot even describe the shock and panic that went through me at the moment. I was so shocked I swallowed the bite. I had never bitten into something that hard in my life and experienced that blinding pain. I sat shocked for about five minutes trying to figure out what just happened. I then prayed that I would be able to take a bite again and hope that would be the end of it. Nope! It became very evident that my tooth was cracked. The gum line immediately swelled up and putting any biting pressure on it sends an immediate shocking intense pain. I immediately messaged DoorDash and got an immediate response and escalation to their safety response team. They have been wonderful so far. My main problem is now that I am home alone looking after a toddler, with no childcare as my wife is across the country preparing for our relocation, so I am unable to even get to the dentist until she gets back. I am popping Advil every four hours just to be able to concentrate through the pain. I can at best chew a little on the one side of my mouth with minimal pain and best of all looking oh so looking forward to how ever many thousands of dollars in dentist bills I am about to incur to repair the damage. I have no idea what the object was that I bit down on. I hope it was at least chicken bone (because thinking of anything else drives me into incandescent rage). Either way it does not matter. My tooth and my life is wrecked for the time being because of a complete lack of quality control. I ordered a $13 chicken sandwich (never mind the fries and second sandwich I had to throw out after) and will be suffering for quite a while for that decision. Beware by eating at this establishment what your real costs could end up being in the long term. Update: finally got to the dentist and guess what the tooth is cracked and not salvageable so I have to get it pulled and will have to spend minimum $2k for an implant and get to be embarrassed and lose job opportunities because I am missing a tooth that is very noticeable. PLEASE NO ONE EAT AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT THEIR LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL COULD CAUSE YOU THE SAME OR WORSE DAMAGE I NOW HAVE! read more

This is HANDS DOWN the BEST food in the city everything on the menu slappps chicken MASTER never had a bad piece bad day or bad choice I'm happy every time! if ur a picky eater or don't no what to get chefs special is the best! BeSt chicken n waffles sooo good! all made with love!! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal food and service! Five stars is just not enough. If you're looking for a new place to go out for lunch with friends this is it! read more

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Good portion but the wait is long. You have to call ahead. Parking is not as easy to find if your coming from finch

Amazing food, great service, fair price and always fresh made by the chef himself highly recommended

Waiting time is okay due to popularity of the restaurant. Owner is so nice and friendly with customer. Would go back again with their good deal ball up box. Shiitt so good! It makes you get a second one. Better than Chick fil-a. read more