Love it here! We were waited on so attentively and got amazing recommendations from our waiter! The food was tasty and I loved the salsa trio! read more

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High quality ingredients- awesome spot for brunch without wait! Loved the chips, mole, and carnita. Pretty light and healthy too. The service was kind and attentive, and didn't rush us even when the restaurant was getting full. Highly recommend this spot for brunch !! read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The staff here are so nice! I just didn't love the breakfast burrito unfortunately. For me, the menu was limited and there isn't anything else I would've ordered. But the staff! read more

El Jefe - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Tacos were great, the pinto bean carne asada was a combination I didn't know I needed. Service was friendly and the patio is the vibe for a sunny day. Value for Happy hour was okay, $9 house margaritas and $4 tacos, $8 Chips and salsa trio. read more

El Jefe - Happy hour carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here for a group dinner the other night and was pleasantly surprised with how good everything was. We got our table right away on a Friday night and the service was super fast. We ordered the quesabirria tacos, street corn, plantains and the chicken quesadilla to share. All of it was really good--especially the quesadilla. Spicy margs were also pretty good. Definitely will be back. read more

Ambiance was fine. We ended up in a corner booth that was suppose to be nice and cozy, it was freezing. Ordered: Guacamole Chicharrones Brussel sprouts Mole (they were out on a Friday night) subbed with Mahi Fish tacos 3 margaritas Guac was good. Chuxharrones were pork rinds that tasted like mission ones from a bag. Brussel sprouts would have been good but were really salty. Mahi was flavorless but my husband liked the tacos. We're charged extra for salsa Bill was $145 Isn't somewhere I would come back to. Quality not worth the cost. read more

El Jefe - Mahi Mahi - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ceviche, birria, and margaritas were great and great portions. We'd say skip the salsa trip, nothing special. Amazing service, they were out of a lot of stuff but I choose to believe that's more of a testament to how fresh things are. We were there during happy hour and they have some great deals. read more

This was a solid place to get some dinner! This place threads the needle between authentic and modern fusion, and I think it does it reasonably well. I was ECSTATIC to see fried plantains on the menu since very few Mexican restaurants offer it, and it tasted a little like home. We were disappointed that they were out the Al Pastor, but our waitress explained that their chef only sources high quality ingredients, and if they can't get enough, they're just simply out for the day. That seems like a good a reason as any to explain why you'd run out of a menu item. I ordered the Birria Ramen, and it was... interesting. I won't say that I'd get it again, but it was an interesting experience. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't great and didn't make my heart and stomach sing. I'd be open to trying some of their other offerings in the future though. A great place to go. Friendly serving staff. Fun environment. Solid food. read more

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This is one of those amazing places that seems to get better every time you go. The food is innovative without deviating too far from traditional dishes (amazing ingredients!). Flavors complement so well you feel like you're having the best version of [insert dish] with each bite. Queso to start, Pescado Tacos for the adults, Farm Quesadilla for the kiddo. Everyone loved everything, the drinks (for adults) were fantastic (stole some of the veggies, put on a plantain fried to perfection, added some homemade salsa verde on top - guess I was inspired to innovate!), and ended with a creative and tasty dessert (mint mousse pie). Highly recommend, doesn't matter what you order, grab whatever looks good and you'll love it. read more

Bartender was amazing food was amazing!! Beef barbacoa tacos. Sangria and Bloody Mary! read more

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Michael was amazing! great suggestions and so wonderful !! Such great food! We will be back!!'

Michael took amazing care of us and had great suggestions! The food was so fresh and delicious! I suggest it!

We went here for my birthday and it was pretty delicious. It was a weekday and was not busy at all so the service was great and quick. I do not have anything bad to say about it! It wasn't the best food but still pretty good. The decor is cute! I believe it's farm to table so we love that! read more

El Jefe - Burnt orange - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We love El Jefe. It's a chill vibe and the food is great. We love their happy hour and always also order the plantain chicken quesadilla. The staff was very attentive and constantly checking on us. We got great service. One of our more favorite spots. read more

El Jefe - 3 happy hour tacos (carnitas & chorizo) and Chicken & Plantain Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This has been our go-to neighborhood spot for tacos and margaritas. The service is great, we usually sit at the bar since the bartenders/management are really nice. It's a fun atmosphere. We really enjoy the quesabirria tacos, chips and queso (add chorizo!), guacamole, and mole enchiladas. The churros are also a must! Best churros I've had in Denver so far. Highly recommend going for brunch (bottomless mimosas/margs) and taco Tuesday. They serve great food and drinks at a great price! read more

El Jefe - Taco Tuesday! House margrita, salsa trio, and 3 tacos (farmer, chorizo, and beef) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We stumbled across this gem looking for a Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint. We started with bottomless mimosas (sangria and bloody Mary's were an option as well) and the MOST amazing guacamole I've ever had (and I go to Mexico every year). The food was outstanding..spicy but delicious. The serve and atmosphere were wonderful. A must if you are in the area read more

El Jefe - Chilaquiles Brunch Plate - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Mo and I did a dine in for dinner last night and yes make a reservation in advance as El Jefe isn't super big. Appetizer wise we ordered the Guac w Cojita Cheese ($2 extra) along with the Salsa Trio which was Salsa roja, xni-pec and salsa verde.The chips were def made in house and had the right amount of salt. All salsas were tasty! Then I ordered the QUESABIRRIA which was their Slow cooked marinated beef in 3 folded corn tortillas with melted asadero cheese. Avocado salsa on top. Served with a side of consomé with onions and cilantro (au jus) for dipping. This alone was worth coming here because this was the least greasiest Quesabirria I've ever had! It was so good I ate all 3! On Tuesdays, they have select Tacos @ $2 a piece which is a fair deal. For dessert we did their MEX-KEY LIME PIE which was made with a Graham cracker crust, Mexican key lime custard, caramelized pumpkin seeds + whipped cream. It was great but I would get it next time without the seeds. No need for that. They get one less star because the 2 types of Tequila I asked for they didn't have. So I settled for one that was mediocre and so much that I didn't finish my drink. The service was good and the food came out quickly. It's a nice date or friends night out spot! read more

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Great spot always looking for authentic Mexican food in Denver and this place did not disappoint. Great margs and fresh food.

Highly recommend for the food! The staff was a little peculiar in their rhythm in attending to the host/ess stand and visiting the table. That's not a complaint. My part of two didn't go wanting and they were good folks. I do recommend peaking around the host/ess stand corner and locking eyes with someone if no one greets you when you walk in. The house margaritas are perfect and the food is filling and flavorful. read more

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I went in for happy hour the other night and boy was it good! My husband and I both had margaritas- just the right amount of salt, no or almost no sweet and sour...good enough that we both had a second even though we'd only intended to have one. I really liked their chips. They're thicker than the normal variety and taste house made. The guacamole was yummy and fresh, but we both really enjoyed the queso dip- seriously, I've been thinking about it all week. We also ordered the chicken fajita tacos- flavorful without being spicy (important when you e got a 2 year old in tow) and the veggie farm tacos, which were a little spicy, but were such a great combination of beans and veggies that I didn't mind the spice since it meant I didn't have to share!! We'll definitely be back for happy hour soon. I'd also really like to make it for brunch sometime as their brunch menu looks delicious! read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

El Jefe has delicious menu choices with an unique flair to Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere was inviting and service extremely friendly. Our first visit was upon arrival to our first ever trip to Colorado. Even though it was nearing closing time, we were treated to great drinks, tasty dishes, and superb customer service. Our waitress even treated us to a couple desserts to put as on an encouraging mood after an stressful day experience with our car rental agency. For dinner my wife ordered a mushroom taco plate accompanied by mix greens salad and I had chicken and plantains quesadilla. Both plates were extraordinary and the La Casa margaritas soothed our spirits. For dessert, we were treated to the flakiest of churros served with caramel and vanilla bean ice cream. The second dessert plate was a key lime pie on graham cracker crust with toasted pumpkin seeds drizzled with caramel and wiped cream. We made sure to stop again before leaving Denver, but already have cravings. Although San Diego is known for good Mexican cuisine, Denver has shown it is up to the challenge. Great job and kudos to the El Jefe crew. read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came for girls night and I was truly impressed with our experience. Our waiter was Marco M and he couldn't have been any more awesome. Dude def deserves a raise for the service he provided, recommendations on drinks and food, and I told him it was one of the girl's birthdays and he brought us some churros with candles. Super cutie! Drinks and food came out extremely fast, considering it was a Friday night and the place was full. Ambience was lovely- it was giving Miami vibes. Felt like I was right back at home. Prices are adequate for the quality of the food. Everything was fresh and authentic. I didn't get many pictures of our order but I posted a picture of the receipt so you could have an idea. The drinks were STRONG. I ordered 2 sangrias and Marco told me the second one was one him. Amazing. Fat tip coming his way LOL For starters, we got the ceviche (10/10), the guac and chips, and the pulpo. The pulpo was SO good. The other appetizers as well. I got the shrimp patacón as my entree and ate all of it. The shrimps were HUGE. We sure left with our bellies full. If I am not mistaken, they're a farm to table restaurant. The five star review is well deserved, I even told my boyfriend were coming back for one of our date nights. Loved our experience. Loved this spot. Love Marco M hahahaha 100% recommend stopping by! Make reservations before hand if you can :) read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was less busy than we expected. Service was a little slow throughout our meal but everyone was very friendly and attentive. My fiancé ordered a spicy marg and I was able to get the hibiscus one without the alcohol. We started out with the salsa trio which was good, but small for $10. For meals my fiancé went with the quesabirria and I ordered the mole enchiladas. The enchiladas were delicious and my fiancé enjoyed his meal, although it wasn't as filling as he was hoping. Overall we had a nice dinner and would recommend this spot to others! read more

El Jefe - Mole Enchiladas and side of Fried Plantains - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We happened upon this place as our first choice had a super long wait. El Jefe has a nice and open concept and the staff were all very kind. We both ordered the huevos rancheros and we enjoyed it. They have bottomless mimosas and bloodies that can be mixed and switched, which is a great deal! The service was a bit slow, but the waiter was incredibly kind and took care of our beverages, which was a really nice gesture. The food was good- the eggs were cooked perfectly, the tortillas tasted home made and the beans were silky and delicious! We saw the fish tacos someone had ordered that also looked excellent! A nice replace to go, unpretentious and kind service with fresh ingredients! read more

El Jefe - Huevos Rancheros Brunch Plate - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've been eyeing this place for awhile and decided to take the drive to check it out. We went on a Saturday night fully expecting to wait to be seated but the timing was perfect and they got us right in. I would suggest a reservation because the host seemed a little annoyed that we didn't have one. She ended up being our waitress and she was on point! Great service overall. We started with the El Jefe margs which were deliciously strong, then moved on to the Mami Casa marg for more heat. Both were good and not over priced $9-10. We ordered the ceviche which looked too pretty to eat. The colors were beautiful but the flavors were perfection. It wasn't the usual finely chopped ceviche so you had to spoon it onto your chips to get all of the flavors in one bite. I highly recommend! The flavors were so fresh. My husband and I have been looking for good mole. Usually it's too sweet or all you taste is chile. We both ordered the Mole Enchiladas. El Jefe's mole was just right. Perfect texture and just the right amount of heat and sweet. It paired perfectly with carnitas. I can't wait to go back! Excited to try more items in the menu. read more

El Jefe - Shrimp ceviche. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We've only been for brunch and it's always amazing and fresh! It truly is farm to table and it shows in all the fresh ingredients. I ordered the mole and eggs with carinitas and it was great! I'm a big fan of a good mole and this place does it well. Can't wait to come for dinner! read more

What an incredible brunch spot. The inside is a very industrial vibe & the food is FRESH. We were kindly seated by the host, he was also our server. The guac and chips are amazing -- you can eat the chips alone they're so fresh and crunchy. My partner and I split the breakfast burrito (no chorizo) and the plantain french toast. both were PHENOMENAL. just mouth-watering delicious. They gave me a habanero hot sauce to accompany the burrito & it tasted so fresh. The plantain stuffed french toast was out of this world. What a brilliant concept. Even their drip coffee was great. You can't go wrong with this place, even their basics are impeccable. read more

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This place might be my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver. I've always walk by El Jefe and thought it looked super cute inside. I've been wanting to try it for a while and so glad I did! They have a really good happy hour daily from 4-6pm with an assortment of drink and food options. My friend and I shared tacos, guacamole, and Brussels. Everything we ate was sooooo good. My favorite taco was the chorizo one. We also each got their Margs and they were very refreshing! I will be returning! read more

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Taco Tuesday is all day happy hour!! If you're lucky enough to get Victor as a bartender, ask him to make you a special shot. It will keep you there. You won't go wrong. Beautiful ambience authentic tequilla read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Yummm loved this place. In search of best Mexican in Denver this place popped up. We started off with smoked blackberry margarita which was fabulous. Then the trio salsa and chips was good. I love the avocado salsa. Then we ordered the fish tacos and fajitas. My only gripe is some pics on Yelp show 3 tacos some show 2 so it wasn't clear how many I would get. I only got 2 and I feel for dinner should be 3, brunch maybe 2. The taco was amazing the crunch of slaw and fish with the right touch of crema it all worked amazing and I wish I had a 3rd. The fajitas were good nothing special just some skirt, poblano and onions carmelized. I wish they added some cotija or a melty cheese it would tie all Together. Will try this place again!! read more

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Wow. What an establishment! The servers were extremely kind and the food was delicious. I just moved to Denver, and was a part of the farm to table scene where I was before, so was super excited with everything they're doing here. Cant wait to come back for some birria ramen :) read more

I booked El Jefe as a Saturday night date night for my husband and I. It's not to far from our house and tucked in a little gem of an area of 44th. It was earlier in the evening but we were pleasantly surprised they had a happy hour special. So we had to get margaritas and an app of queso. The margaritas were so delicious we downed them before our meal had arrived so, naturally we ordered another round. We each got a taco plate, him beef and mine was fish as our main meals. Both were super flavorful and filling. I got 2 tacos and my husband opted for 3 but wished he would have only gotten 2 since they were so filling. The fish tacos were battered and fried with a cabbage slaw and chipotle mayo type sauce. Like most places they were short staffed but we didn't notice because multiple servers checked in with us throughout the evening. Our waiter had medicated share tips so, I think that may have been why. We will definitely be back and will recommend this place to friends for a date night. read more

Very delicious very yummy. Very good. Will come here again always the service was mid, but the ambience was good. The food was good.

Slow service, empty room and had to ask for a booth. She had to check reservations. LOL. No one in the restaurant. Food was just blah.

Went for 2$ taco Tuesdays and really enjoyed the pork tacos. Also tried their churros and they were nice and crunchy read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was our first visit to El Jefe. What took us so long to get here?! This farm to table restaurant is indeed a great place to enjoy food that's fresh, healthy and delicious. We loved the mushroom tacos, street corn, and salsa trio. (The tomatillo one was my fav!) I'm also a sucker for home-cooked pinto beans and fried plantains. Lots of great allergy friendly options. The only happy hour taco was chicken, so it'd be nice to have had a vegetarian or vegan option too. Friendly servers and nice atmosphere with a cool little bar. We'll definitely be back! read more

El Jefe - Mushroom tacos, street corn, and salsa trio - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

El Jefe is doing it right. I expected the food to be good but the atmosphere really sold it for me. We sat over by the kitchen and when I tell you I love an open kitchen, I LOVE an open kitchen. I consider myself to be a foodie and restaurants are my favorite hobby so watching the chefs chop, cook and prepare the plates made my heart soar. The fridge room even has glass windows so you can see them grabbing new produce. It's like a little sneak peak into their world! Great food, interesting choices, really crisp chips (a necessity for any Mexican restaurant IMHO). Would recommend if you are in the area! read more

El Jefe - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Delicious, delicious, delicious!!!! If you get the queso you have to add the chorizo...yum!! The Al Pastor is the best I've ever had! Perfectly cooked pork belly in a scrumptious pastor marinade. It's served with tasty fried plantains and grilled pineapple . The carnitas bowl was also very yummy! Make sure you order the smoky margarita to top it all off. Next time we go we'll try to save room so we can try on of their desserts. They sound amazing! Our waitress was fabulous! She made great recommendations. We chose to sit outside side in their super cute patio. Can't wait to go back!!!! read more

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Had a great experience here on Sunday for brunch! The food was delicious and fresh - we had the shrimp ceviche and fish tacos and loved it. The service was above and beyond (shoutout to Oscar, he was the best!) when they say "bottomless mimosas" they're not kidding - he literally kept bringing the bottle of champagne over and topping us off! 10/10 would recommend and will be back read more

El Jefe - Shrimp ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I got to experience this gem on National Margarita Day! I had their spicy margarita, which was perfection!! Not too spicy, just how I like it! Their chip and guac is some of my favorite!! I also had their fish tacos, which were yummy! The service was excellent and I can wait to go back because I want to try the ceviche and the chicken tortilla soup! The decor and ambience is super fun too!! read more