I really did not know what to expect from this place. Especially since I really haven't heard of it before and when I drove past it's just in this random parking lot with other businesses. Yet, they have an incredible rating on yelp (after giving them a try, the good rating is very deserved) The staff and food are incredible 5 stars right off the bat (As far as atmosphere? There's nothing wrong with it. Nothing fancy, just your regular locally owned and ran burrito place that does a lot of take out. It was really clean) It's a build your own. So kind of like chipotle but 100000 times better I ended up getting the boss burrito (build your own. Birria, beans, rice, cheese and lettuce. I also got it wet style) We also got the chicken enchiladas Chips and salsa are not included, we ordered two orders of chips and salsa They have a kids menu They have a breakfast menu that is served all day They also have different sodas and etc in the fridge They even have hot dogs, onion rings, burgers and etc if you don't feel like a burrito (Even though I highly recommend the Mexican food route) The prices are really good as well. I did have to pay more for the Birria in the burrito but it was still cheap in my opinion and everything tasted fresh. It was clearly worth the money It's been a little bit of a tradition that I get a burrito after I recover from surgery. With that being said, I wish I could have stood up and gotten some videos of them doing the - build your own process. The food behind the counter all looked extremely clean. I wasn't able to stand there for very long to even see all the options. I already know I have to come back because, I - it was delicious 2- I need to get more pics of inside the burritos It's in a shopping center but does have private parking. After you order you pay at the counter and get your food. Esteban and victor were the greatest. I don't know if they were the owners (it's owned by two brothers) They have a few tables inside I do think their main source is take out. I really can't stress how fresh everything tasted and they were cooking nonstop. The meat, beans, rice and etc all were extremely fresh, not greasy and were not overpowered by salt. Sometimes the refried beans (this place had a couple bean options. I did get black beans but I tried my friends refried beans from her enchiladas) can especially have that overly salted taste. But not here, it was literally perfect They also had a couple different salsa options that tasted really fresh and homemade (that come with chips or with your food) then they also have your standard hot sauce in the bottles at the tables along with napkins and etc They also have specials and they have TVs in here. I'll 100 percent be back read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I went on a bean and cheese burrito kick a few years ago and remember this one beating out all the others I'd tried by a long shot, and finally got around to coming back to this place! Got the bean and cheese again and it's JUST as good as I remember! The tortilla is nice and soft, buttery, and well grilled. The bean and cheese is salty, smooth, with nice and melty cheesy goodness. So simple but so well done! They have lots of tasty sauces on the side too - we loved the cilantro and the chipotle mayo sauce. We also tried their new quesabirria tacos which were freshly grilled. Meat was tender and nicely favored, but wish it came with a side of consome for dipping! The service was super friendly, really appreciated that they took the time to chat with me about their tortillas! Great place for take out and they have a few tables inside if you want to eat it fresh. Great fast casual place with tasty food! Already excited for my next bean and cheese burrito! read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Bean Big Beans and Cheese Toasted Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wow this was really delicious! I got two tacos with rice and beans and chips and it was way more than enough for a very hungry man. Cooked to order, really delicious pollo and birria for my two tacos, and a range of delicious fresh toppings. Kind of a hole in the wall more like a taco truck that's actually in a storefront. Only 3 or 4 tables. Really friendly people working there. And boy was the food good! read more

I wanted to like the food here but the meat is so chewy! The steak is bad enough, but the chicken is even worse. Never going back.

I had an online meeting to attend and needed lunch delivered, so I opt in for an online order. The chicken taco salad was full of ingredients you actually get to customize side toppings to be included in your salad beside your meat which is a define plus. I selected chicken and found the salad to be delicious. On the other-hand I found the actual shell seemed to exist only around the perimeter of this salad. The taquitos (Qty3) the fried tortillas were filled with a large portion of dry unseasoned dry chicken meat. The outer tortilla was crunchy and fried well actually that is what I actually eat. read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Three Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I came here for Cinco de Mayo and got the Surf and Turf burrito, a potato Taco and the Pineapple drink. You get to pick and choose your ingredients and they are very generous about how much the put inside your burritos. Everything tasted freshly cooked and they had 4 kinds of hot sauce at the table to enhance the flavors. I was very happy with my food. I appreciate that someone came to check up on us while we were eating. El Jefe is a small joint that would probably fit less than 20 people. I did not see a public bathroom however they have two giant flat screens that were playing soccer. read more

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Good food and very good service. Salsa on the outside..get some. Special food deals. Parking is limited. read more

I really wanted to like this place , I was so excited after seeing all the good reviews but unfortunately I was disappointed. The meat seem low quality not lean . The guacamole was so plain. The service was really good , they were very helpful when I was ordering. read more

Came here on a Saturday around 10am no wait to order. Plenty of seating one tv. Sauces on tables. And canned and bottle drinks. No restroom from what I saw small parking lot. Ordered the small breakfast burrito it was good and eggs made there and then. The small al pastor burrito was good too. Its like a cafeteria style so you choose what sauces veggies and protein you want. Ordered the Jamaica agua fresca it was refreshing not too sweet. All in all for the price to taste worth it. read more

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This is not your average taqueria. What sets this place apart from the typical taco/burrito stand is the way the customer decides what goes on the order. You basically build your own meal the way you like it. No more removing items that you dislike. The proteins are cooked to perfection as you order so its freshly made not sitting in a tray waiting to be used. The staff is friendly and patient, while explaining the process to customers. With only a few tables available inside you might have to wait. Many choose to go orders. Ice cold beverages are available along with Agua Fresca in 3 flavors. Looking forward to my next visit...give them a try. read more

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I got the Surf and Turf burrito. It was all right. It was a little on the wet side and could have used a little better balance of ingredients so that it wasn't so soupy. It got the job done. It was steak, it was shrimp, checked those boxes. I got the hottest hot sauce they had and it could have been hotter. Also, it was over $20 for the burrito after tax and a modest tip. I know things are getting more expensive these days, but that was maybe $3 higher than I was expecting. Parking is a little tough. They have a private lot, but at lunchtime it fills up pretty fast. I might try another one of their burritos that isn't a Surf and Turf just to give them another try. Long Beach has a lot of great burrito options. There was not enough here for the price to make me bookmark this one. read more

This place used to be called The Boss Burritos and has been on my queue for a while. I ordered three breakfast burritos and they had two sizes... small (which is actually the regular tortilla size you typically see) and large (if you are absolutely hungry because "WOA"). When you order a burrito you order the "base" and then you can add what you want from a plethora of options. Kind of like Chipotle but WAY better. The service is fantastic to boot! Needless to say I "inhaled" my burrito! Good grief it was amazing! I'm so mad that I haven't stopped by here earlier... but with the new name change they are expanding their menu! So I'm definitely coming back and if you haven't been, GO! read more

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Our boss treated us to lunch and said this place was really good! We ordered food here but took it back to our office to eat. I ordered the 2 Taco special and got chicken tacos, rice, beans and a can soda ($11.25). The flavors of everything were good. I got my tortillas crunchy but they both broke after taking a bite or two. I know this place is known for their burritos so I definitely need to go back! read more

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The food was well below average. I ordered an Asada bowl. The food was lukewarm. Refried beans were tasteless and the asada was below fair. It had a lot of gristle in it.. read more

Got the Boss Burrito with Asada. Once the protein has finished cooking, you will let them know what you want to accompany your burrito. I chose beans, guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo and cilantro. I enjoyed my burrito. The meat was flavorful. I really like the consistency of the refried beans. I got the mild green and red salsas. Both were equally good. They have 4 tables for dine-in. Decent amount of parking in the strip mall. Service was very helpful, friendly and prompt. read more

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Writing this review so proud of the owner of this establishment! Came in for some nachos because I was in the area and business is booming! There was a line... but it went smoothly... even a police officer was getting food! Inside it was airy and even though it's small it felt more spacious than before. Nicely painted. Cafeteria style. You can see all the fresh ingredients to choose from right in front of you. Cooks preparing meats cooked to order. I ordered customized chicken nachos and it was hooked up just as any other time I've ordered. Food is great. Vibes are great. Owner/workers are great. Being back here brought me so much joy because this business comes from humble beginnings! I saw where they were and to see them now... true blessing! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS and will be back SOON!!! read more

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Really decent place with great service and amazing portions! Wish they didn't charge extra for asada though. read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really great food! I loved how I was able to pick what I wanted on each item! Great portions! And definitely coming back soon! read more

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They have the best burrito you can get at this price. Flavorful, full of salsa and good stuff. They have a chipotle-style setup BUT they cook the meat fresh so you wait a little longer but the result is 3x better. It's always super fresh , hot overstuffed burritos without that cold sad feeling you get from chipotle. This is my go to burrito spot. Be warned they're abit messy cause there's always so much stuff in the burrito, but that'smy fault cuase I ask for it haha just eat it there. It's really good, salsa it great too. I usually stick with the chicken. read more

Note: Re-posting review from duplicate account, October 31, 2024 Wow! My only complaint is that I wish it was in my neighborhood. I had the small (although could have eaten a large) Surf & Turf with alpastor and shrimp, a lil rice, pico, mild salsa, cilantro, cheese and it was delicious! I also tried their habenero sauce on the side which was firey good. Knowing it's a bit far from home. I duped my order and ordered a wet carnitas burrito as well for dinner that evening. Definitely one of the best tasting burritos I've had in a while. Reheat tip. Wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 40 secs each side and ENJOY! read more

This place is delicious! The location is small and in a busy plaza. They have a pretty unique layout opposed to other Mexican places. They have a line where you choose what goes into your burrito. The staff is really chill, I actually had a good conversation with the cashier. I love the green salsa it has so much flavor and spice. read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Big Surf and Turf Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Was introduced to this plc today & I will def be back for their bacon breakfast burrito! The beans inside the burrito were delicious. Whatever their family secret is - I wanna be adopted. Lol read more

During a work meeting that met an unexpected delay, my wife and I were looking to kill time and get a meal in since we hadn't eaten anything the whole day. We came across this on our maps, and decided to go in since the ratings seemed very promising. Upon immediate entry, hospitality was beyond belief. So kind and generous, immediately offering help and a gentle energy to us while deciding what to get. The place is set up as such a cool concept! My wife and I had a super fun time deciding what to get in our burrito since you get to choose your toppings besides the protein that goes inside, and even loved the mixed agua fresca that we got to pair with it. Beyond fresh, delicious, and exceptional. We have agreed that this is now our new favorite burrito spot, and cannot stress out enough how much we recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

What can I say...I have found one of the BEST burrito spots! Build your own, fresh and tasteful all around. I have been there a total of three times...here we go: Carnitas 5 stars Fried/Mashed beans 5 Grilled onions 5 Guacamole 5 Flour tortilla 5 Fried Shrimp tacos 5 Grilled Shrimp tacos 5 Salsas 5 Horchata (homemade) 5 Small venue with no table service...best for takeout and customer service is always on point. Walk, run, just GO! It will not disappoint! read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Small Burrito with carnitas, refried beans, grilled onions and guacamole! Insanely delicious! Sauces were bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The employees were really kind and I honestly loved it. They had a fan which made the room temperature a lot cooler than it was before. Also, I think the televisions watching boxing might have gotten me into boxing... Anyways the setting was not too bad, maybe a bit off at first because the surrounding businesses were closed and isolated. Also, there was no restrooms which is not too ideal to eat inside, but an awesome choice to do take out. Finally, the food was bomb and it comes to the final thought, out of 5, I would truly rate it a 4.3/5 of everything. read more

know there's no shortage of good breakfast burritos. I picked this spot because it was on my route. Called my order in and I'm pretty sure I was the first customer of the day. Guy on the phone was friendly, communication was clear. I ordered a chorizo breakfast burrito and asked what comes in it--he said beans and rice. Cool. I asked for no rice. Figured it'd be chorizo, eggs, beans, maybe some salsa. I also added guacamole just to mix it up. Pulled up right as they were wrapping my burrito--perfect timing. Place looked clean, kitchen looked clean, staff was friendly. Took a few bites... flavor was decent, but then I started noticing stuff that threw me off. There was shredded lettuce in it (not a fan at all), then corn, and I think sour cream too. Basically ended up being one of those loaded "everything in it" burritos, which isn't what I asked for. End of the day--was it terrible? No. Was it great? Also no. Just didn't hit what I was looking for. Would I go back? Probably not. read more

Easily--the best fish burrito I've had in CA. No exaggeration. Perfectly grilled, seasoned to perfection, and packed with flavor in every bite. What really sets Boss Burrito apart is the full customization. You can throw in exactly what you want without any fuss, and they do not skimp on portions--this thing was easily over a pound. The price? Super reasonable, especially for how loaded the burritos are. Honestly, it's a steal. The staff was just as great as the food--super friendly, patient, and helpful with recommendations. You can tell they actually care about what they're serving. Boss Burrito, if you're reading this: please open a location in L.A! Until then, I'll keep making the drive. read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Fish burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried El Jefe for the first time through DD. Ordered the small asada burrito and Pastor corn tortilla taco. The burrito was good. Everything tasted fresh and had a decent serving of all the toppings I picked. It was nothing memorable but too bad. The taco was a great size and had a good amount of Pastor. The flavor of the pastor was really good, the quality of the pork though was where it fell flat. It has SO much fat. About half of the pastor was inedible and I had to throw it out. read more

Massive burritos! You can build your own and load it up with whatever toppings you want. The eggs are made fresh to order, so there can be a bit of a wait if there's a line--but it's definitely worth it. Everything tastes great, and the salsas are a highlight. Most people seem to grab it to go, but there is seating if you want to eat there. read more

Great food and great service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out perfectly. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the portions were generous. Definitely one of my new favorite Mexican spots. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

The food was great, the customer service, and the environment was nice. Great experience and he gave us free chips and salsa on the house for our first visit ;) read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I saw this establishment mentioned on the Nextdoor app and decided to give it a try. i went at lunch today 03/25/25. I was not excited about the people hanging out in the parking lot, however, the restaurant was very nice and clean. i was greeted by Esteban S, he answered all my questions and offered tasty suggestions. i really did not know what i wanted. I ended up ordering a 2 taco plate and it came with a can of soda. i requested one ground beef and one chicken hardshell tacos to go. My total cost was $12.40. The food was prepared quickly and the customer service was top tier. The food was delicious and flavorful. i will be back. read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - 2 Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Talk about bang for your buck! My friend and I went to Boss Burritos for a bunch of tacos. The prices for the size of their tacos make this place well worth it. The food was delicious. Staff were wonderful. It's a hole in the wall type of spot - nothing wrong with that. I can see why this spot has 5 stars across the board. Highly recommended! read more

Friendly staff! 1st time coming here--took advantage of 908 day special discount! (It's where certain businesses participate on 9/08 date w/specials etc) Anyway... food is delicious! We ordered a Bacon Breakfast Burrito, Beef & Chicken Flautas and a Fajita Burrito. All were really good. Definitely coming again! read more

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This place hits every single time. Idk why the line isn't wrapped around the building. The staff is super nice, place is clean, unlimited toppings for free, and the flavor is everrythingggg. I got this LARGE burrito WITH GUAC for $14 read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

More like El Soggy! The nachos and tacos were very soggy. To the point the food wasn't edible. The carne asada was hard as a rock.

THE BOSS Is right! It's in strip mall on Anaheim Street. small restaurant cute little dining room with a few tables. I come because the burritos are AMAZING straight legit. They have a surf and turf with amazing rice and beans. Super cool staff very accommodating. It's my jam and will always return again and again... at some point I'm gonna try another type of but after 6 months I found my wheelhouse. There's time. read more

Found this spot thanks to yelp! I come everything in long beach they are amazing! A good amount of food options their customer service is great, very attentive. Their bean and cheese burritos are so good they remind me of the burritos we'd get at school. They have a taco special and they load you up they don't play! read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Tacos to-go ton of meat - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was great, I couldn't ask for anything better. So much meat on my nachos which says a lot. Service was good and there was enough space to sit, although I took it to go. I inhaled my food! So damn good. My burrito had so much because you tell them what you want, however I didn't know they charge $2.50 for guacamole. No sign nor did they tell me. So $5 in total for guacamole! Oh well read more

El Jefe Mexican Grill - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I am very disappointed, I read the reviews and thought I was coming to get good tacos and a deal after I also spoke with someone over the phone and they told me they had $1 taco Tuesday. I arrived and there was food and napkins on the floor, the tacos were not $1 but $1 off the original price, and the potato taco I ordered was all shell no potato at all. read more