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    El Jefe

    2.6 (233 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Patio
    Maia E.

    This is actually my second time coming to this restaurant. The first time I walked by with some friends and we stopped by for a late night drink to watch the NBA finals. The food that people were eating around us looked amazing so I said I would come back again. A week later I'm back! It was a super hot day so my friend and I decided to sit out in the patio. They have this cute patio that's inclosed. Ambiance: Very cute and colourful with a Mexican theme. The place was lively with loud music and perfect place for a night out. The interior was nice and colourful with lots of high top seats. Food: This is where it all went downhill. I got a frozen margarita since it was so hot. The drink was watered down. Wasn't the typical margarita I was used to. We got some guacamole and chips to share. The chips was oily and greasy. I want impressed and got some tacos because I went crazy and got a main item. We got the steak taco. It was shaved meat and wasn't your typical steak. The shaved meat was not soft it was hard and crunchy like it was a day old. There was nothing on it but shaved meat and tomatoes very underwhelmed and tasteless. I was done from there and didn't want to order anything else. Service: Service was great. my server always came to ask us if we wanted anything else. That's where I gave the one star. I was so disappointed because I was so excited to try their food from my first visit. Will not be coming back again sadly. I am 0 for 2 with restaurants in Port Credit which is disappointing since it's such a lively place to be. Hopefully my third restaurant in Port credit will be a lot better. Stay tune....

    Fish and shrimp tacos
    Tania L.

    Terrible tacos, mediocre service, Instagram-worthy murals. We were strolling by Port Credit and decided to give El Jefe a try - and absolutely regret doing so! It's a very Instagrammable place, don't get me wrong, but the food was really not good... I ordered a fish and shrimp taco - both came served on a flour tortilla and dressed with a ton of sauce. Let's start with the fish... it was heavily breaded but quite lean. I didn't enjoy the sauces either - and I really didn't like the hard, raw cabbage slaw. The shrimp had a frozen flavour to it but I enjoyed the accoutrements more than that on the fish taco (primarily the pickles). The service also wasn't great - our server didn't have his mask on properly and wasn't super attentive.

    The nachos (with jalepenos on the side)
    Mel L.

    I went on a Saturday early afternoon and there was surprisingly barely anyone there. We got a seat at the patio section which was heated. In terms of food, we ordered a plate of nachos to share and each got a taco on the side. The nachos themselves were a large portion that was good for two people. As for the pescado taco I ordered, I think it was decent enough although the fish part wasn't very strong. I've definitely had other fish tacos in Mississauga that weren't as pricey (this was $6 for each taco) but were much more flavourful. In terms of service, I couldn't connect with the free wifi to get access to their menu, but they were able to give me an actual menu to look at. It took us awhile for the server to come by as well. We had time to spare and weren't in a hurry to go anywhere, but we definitely waited awhile for before we were able to flag down a server for the bill.

    Yuca fries
    Ritu D.

    This place often has a lineup. One time we came and it seemed the staff were seating their friends before people in line...we left. Hubby and I went one evening and got a table on the upper patio after a short wait. Hubby had margaritas that he enjoyed. I had a virgin mojito which tasted good but had some black mint leaves We shared yuca fries which were very crispy and tasty. I had the burrito bowl that was stuffed with very spicy jalapeños. I had to remove a bunch to be able to eat it. Son and I went for late lunch a different day and they said they only had tables in direct sun which was too hot. They offered to waitlist us but we went elsewhere. Cute spot, limited menu of ok food, not worth a long wait.

    Daniel A.

    While the staff are actually nice, the service issues are well documented by other reviews - even the most basic things (e.g. bringing water, cutlery, plates) are overlooked, and the mediocre food doesn't exactly make up for it. Stick to the drinks if you're coming here.

    Guacamole and chips.
    Michael O.

    Stopped in here to check it out on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Port Credit was kind of bopping due to the nicer weather we were having. The restaurant was quite busy, but we were able to walk i and get a seat right away. The server came over right away and offered us water. The service was great from the start. We started with guacamole made table side and chips. The guacamole was pretty tasty. Could have used some more salt and a little more heat. We ordered the 3 tacos. They were much larger then other places I've been. I had the chicken, buffalo broccoli and the fish. All three were great and would recommend any or all. The decor was fun and funky. Would recommend this place if your feeling Mexican.

    10/10 nachos. They're so good!
    Amy Z.

    Super sad because this place is actually pretty lit and one of the only reasons why I loved going to port credit. But you know... a bad experience always trumps a great one and I can't return. Positives- local owned biz with yummy Mexican food- their tacos are bomb dot com. Service is fast and friendly as well. Negatives- TWO WORDS: FOOD POISONING. I mean, to the extreme. Immediately after, following to a whole week. The worst part is: it was the beginning of a PTO week. My boyfriend had the whole week off and to celebrate, we drove to port credit from Newmarket for a "cheers to PTO!" Dinner. Big mistake on our end! He always orders the chimichanga and it came out, it looked unusually dark as if it had been refried or heated up again after someone didn't want it. It was also a lot harder than normal. The taste however was normal. A bit off but something where you can't really put your finger on it. His bad was not saying anything - he ate it and immediately felt discomfort in his stomach. The following evening, days etc was hell on earth. Him running to the bathroom every few hours, uncontrollable bowel movements etc. The food poisoning lasted until SUNDAY of the NEXT week- aka, his entire PTO wasted on the toilet. This 100% came from the chimichanga because there was no other factor following and we all know how restos act when you try to pin them for food poisoning (because it's nearly impossible to prove) For this reason and trauma, we won't be coming back. Which makes me really sad because the nachos were some of the best I ever had... Advice: if something LOOKS/SMELLS OR TASTES slightly off- send it back and save your butthole.

    Spicy margarita
    Kelsey B.

    Really great patios and drinks! Food is pretty consistently spicy - tried four different things and all had some kick to it so really good for spice lovers. Food was good and interesting. Service was slow but it was opening weekend so super fair, but waiter was also working bar so not a lot of connections or conversations were made. Good music and vibes and you could really party there! If drinks were less expensive And service was more attentive it would've been 5 stars!

    Jess S.

    Tacos. Meh. No bueno. Corn tortillas usually come in 2 per taco since they are so thin and fall apart. Meat was dry, and bland. See pic. Card payment problems with their system WiFi. Staff seemed cold and unfriendly. Other places to eat. Will not see my business again.

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    3.3(4 reviews)
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    Let's start with the good... ambience is nice. There's a low light and regular lighting seating…read morearea. Food overall is average - nothing stood out for us. Issue was with portion size - ridiculously small. Main dishes are appetizer servings size - I know we're going through rough times - but don't rip your guests off... we stopped by McDonalds afterwards :( Underwhelmed - underserved.

    Returned! To celebrate my daughter's birthday. I have been thinking of taking her here, knowing…read morethat she would enjoy their cocktails. I am glad that we chose this place! Each dish has elevated twist, and the price is so reasonable and even generous for the quality. Cocktails are excellent (lots of line-ups). They also serve nice choices of local craft beers on tap. We ordered: (Food) #Cast Iron Baked Brie fresh baked brie with house-made wild berry compote, candied pecans, prosciutto, garlic crostini $17 : This served as perfect appetizer for 3 of us. Enjoyable. Variety of ways to enjoy the baked brie. #Canadian Striploin 7oz striploin, garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables: We tried different & great steak dish here before, and this one is also EXCELLENT - the on-point seasonings, perfectly med-rare. Roasted veggies and mashed potato leave its own flavour and texture with right amount of seasonings. #Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms, tossed in a beurre blanc sauce, topped with fresh Parmesan: I wished the ravioli itself had more mushroom-forward flavor, and the wrapper had more delicacy (in terms of thickness and texture). However, I loved the beurre Blanc sauce - it was foamy - making the butter-ly and creamy sauce feel light in the mouth. Nice hint of tangy-ness. #Herb Crusted Salmonwith garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables, and beurre blanc sauce: The same sauce as ravioli, that matched with salmon well. (Cocktails) #Fig Fizz: With Durham distillery Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, fig jam, lemon juice, honey syrup, soda # Lavender cosmopolitan # Passion Prosecco Martini # Spicy Hibiscus Margarita All the cocktails were presented beautifully. Today's highlight was Spicy Hibiscus Margarita. (Dessert) Chocolate Espresso Martini Cake rich vanilla cake, mascarpone, house-made chocolate espresso mousse $10: Essentially, tiramisu. lol. Nicely presented. This place is versatile for us. Just for snack, just for cocktails, just for local beer, and elevated food experiences. Promising satisfying experience in each occasion. So blessed to have this place in my neighbourhood.

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    El Jefe - mexican - Updated May 2026

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