This place brought me back to sitting in my great grandmother's house, eating nopales (cactus) with eggs and fresh pico. The El Jefe with a cactus was the perfect experience! The service was just as outstanding as the food! read more

This review has great energy--you just need it tightened and cleaned 1000 dé cinco estrellas! We visited El Jefe Pollo Asados (620 Nassau Rd in Webster) after a long day of touristy activities, exhausted, with a group of seven--including picky kids. We had so many restaurant options but chose this place because of the high ratings... and I'm so glad we did. I'll be honest--when we first arrived, I wasn't impressed with the outside or the area. I was a little hesitant going in. But the moment we walked through the doors, everything changed. The place felt welcoming, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere--yes, a little loud--but in a good way. It's that lively Mexican vibe: music, micheladas, carne asada... all of it. We were just tired, so I think I noticed it more. Now let's talk about the food... I ordered the Maestro Plate but swapped the meat for short rib costillas--and OH. MY. GOSH. These were hands down some of the best costillas I've ever had. Juicy, tender, packed with flavor. I cleaned those bones completely--every single bite. The dish was served with perfectly grilled "nopales" and queso panela, que ricura! Ahhh, and of course the charro beans and rice that I barely made a dent in. The portions? HUGE. Two of us shared one plate and still had leftovers--and we can eat! Now this part says everything: my grandson, who is on the spectrum and very picky, ordered pollo asado... and he tore into it. No complaints, no hesitation--he finished his entire plate. That alone speaks volumes. My daughter had the birria (and she's a birria critic), and even she couldn't finish her plate because of how generous the portion was--but she said it was full of flavor and really good. My older grandson (big growing boy with an equally big appetite) had a birria quesadilla--again, huge portion--and even he couldn't finish it, which never happens. To top it all off, the owner surprised us with a complimentary dessert--warm, soft, pillowy sopapillas with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. The kids were FULL... and still devoured every last bite. Not a crumb left. And let's talk about pricing... honey. Compared to Austin? This was a steal. I was honestly shocked at how affordable it was for the quality and portion sizes. Amazing food, generous portions, great service, and a place that turned my hesitation into loyalty. They've earned our business--100%. We will absolutely be back next time we're in town. read more

We showed up at 8:49am and place was still close no signs of anyone there. Really upsetting bc I plan my day to start there with my crew when we could have gone somewhere else earlier. The map also said they were open at 8:30am read more

I've been wanting to try this spot for a while and finally found the time to stop in. From the jump, the atmosphere was perfect--old-world Tejano music and the amazing aroma of authentic cooking. The walls are covered in beautiful Mexican art, making the vibe just as good as the food. My server, Juana, was incredibly kind and welcoming. Now for the nitty-gritty: I came for the Birria Tacos. I tried both the beef and the goat, and they did not disappoint. The meat was perfectly seasoned and tender, served with a delicious consommé, cilantro, and onions. I also loved the small touches, like the homemade tortilla chips and the flavorful red and green salsas. I left with a very full belly--I'll definitely be back! read more

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First time here. Place is small but enough seating option, they also have seats at the bar area. Our hostess/waiter was attentive. He was busy serving food, taking orders and making drinks. The food was great. We ordered the happy plate and just ordered extra rice and beans and we shared it, so definitely enough for two. We aren't from the area and found this place through Yelp since we were hungry and in the area. We would definitely take a drive back here for both the food and service, felt very welcomed. read more

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Hole in the wall with average food. Great service. I'm just not a fan of the food and neither was my bro from Mexico.

I went to El Jefe around 11 on a Sunday and was seated immediately. There wasn't too many people, which was perfect as I ate alone. I ordered the quesabirrias which were okay, just wish they added cheese. The horchata was amazing! Tasted very authentic and the sweetness was perfect. The restaurant was cute. I loved the wood and decorations. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend to anyone who wants to a quick authentic "Mexican" lunch. read more

El Jefe - Quesabirria with consome - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

I personally did not like the salsa or the main entrees here. The salsa was really watery and didn't have any flavor. It was like the water from a tomato. The only thing I liked was a green sauce they served along with the chips, which was spicy. The chips themselves were pretty oily, and when talking about the entrees, the rice and beans were fine, but the rest of the items were a no go for me. The green sauce is what helped to make the meal better, but without it, the enchilada, taco, and the tostada were really really dry and bland. The quesadilla was decent and had nice melty cheese inside, and the meat was pretty good, but again, it was really oily. Overall, I've just had better food. The service was good like our waitress was really nice, but I wouldn't come back again. The ambiance definitely felt like a local spot, and it was really small inside. The parking lot is just gravel, so there's not an actual lot for parking. Wouldn't come here again, but it was quite busy inside after we got there and finished our meal. read more

El Jefe - Quesadillas, combination plate - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

We are in town for two weeks and it looks like we're trying a different cuisine every day. Today it was Mexican. El Jefe was close and was highly rated on Yelp making it a no-brainer option. We arrived shortly after they opened at 11. The place, which is pretty small, was already hopping. The place had a chill vibe. The music, which was played at a perfect volume, matched the cuisine. There were two guys running the place (not counting whoever might have been cooking in the back). Both guys were busy, but took care of everyone as if we were all family. Chips were delivered with a red and a green salsa. The chips were fresh. The salsa were very chunky (big pieces of tomato in the red and peppers in the green) and it was clear they were made in house. I found the red extraordinary. The green was a bit too spicy for my taste. Oddly enough, Mark didn't think the green salsa was hot at all. I think he may have temporarily lost his taste buds. El Jefe offers several different dishes with Birria. I knew I wanted Birria and opted for the soft tacos - four tacos with chopped white onion and cilantro on the side, a dipping sauce and a tiny cup of red sauce. I had the option of beef or goat. I opted for the beef, which was delicious, but I should have tried the goat. I get Birria often in Cincinnati and goat isn't an option. Anyway, I lightly dripped the red (hot) sauce onto the meat, added onion and cilantro. I spooned some of the dipping broth onto the taco as well as dipping as I went. They were fantastic. They were also very messy, but the folks working there knew this in advance and dropped off extra napkins before I even started eating. These guys know their food and their customers. There was a menu inside the menu with 'specials'. Mark ordered from this menu and had chicken enchiladas. He said his was meal outstanding. I'm not sure my sister and brother-in-law who live in League City (we are here house/dog/cat sitting) have been to El Jefe, but we will make sure they know they need to try it. And if we here, El Jefe would be our go-to for Mexican food. read more

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El Jefe in Webster is the real deal. The moment you walk in, you're hit with the smell of authentic food. The bartender was super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and they make you feel like you're genuinely welcome. The homemade salsa deserves its own shoutout... it's fresh, flavorful, and just the right amount of spice in it. I tried the El Jefe plate and it was the perfect combo of everything you'd want on a combo plate. Between the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere, it's the kind of spot you immediately want to come back to. If you're in Webster and craving authentic Mexican food, this place is a must. read more

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I tried the "new Mexican place" in Webster this mid afternoon. It was not busy at all as it was 2:30 pm. In no time at all I was greeted , told I could sit anywhere and was asked for my drink order. My waiter was very polite and friendly. In less than three minutes I had chips and salsa and my drink. What impressed me was the customer service during the meal. The workers would constantly look at the table to see if there was anything I needed. Now to the food! I went with a favorite . Good old street tacos. Less than 5 minutes after I ordered my food appeared . I asked the waiter if they could do some bistek and some trompo meat and he was totally good with it. No questions asked. My meal came warm, well plated and was great tasting. The bistek was juicy and well seasoned (not overpowering at all). Personally, I like to dress it up with onions and cilantro and green salsa it was delicious. The trompo was great tasting as well. The beans were really good too. They were warm, full of ingredients and quite a bit of meat in it. The batch I got was a little on the hotter side but I don't mind that once so ever. Chips and salsa were decent. The green salsa was my favorite as it had more kick, plenty of onions and just good flavor. The restaurant looks small from the outside but the restaurant seemed to be well decorated and had plenty of seating. Yes, they do have bar seating. The bar did have about 3-4 beers on tap. All in all I was pleased with my lunch. I will definitely go back to try some other Mexican food. Great start El Jefe! You just might be el jefe de jefes! I am only giving it 4 stars but it was a solid 4.5 for sure. I'd give a 5 if I would have ordered more food and it was all great. I'll be back for sure. read more

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El charos The chips were almost stale and hard to chew the margaritas were small the waiter was talkative and nice, the beef wasn't grounded like I asked, it was pieces of grilled beef. The water I got was excellent. read more

Ambiance: Local Mexican eatery in League City perfect for solo lunch or dinner with family/friends! Their homemade salsas are amazing! The red salsa is sweet - which we found to be super unique. Loved their birria quesadillas and also loved trying a few bites of my husband's chimichanga. Parking onsite, tabletop seating as well as a small bar area available. Fast and friendly service. Their drinks are huge! Great deals on sodas, lemonades, etc read more

El Jefe - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Food is excellent here! Tragic thing is their phone service never works so it is impossible to order for pick up! I hope they really fix this problem they have had for months. A landline would be better for this place. As I stated before the food is amazing that's why I'm refraining from giving them a less stars review! read more

Words cannot describe how well the expectations were met for this place, honestly as soon as you see the chicken out front you can tell "Oh yeah, this is authentic." I will try my best to describe how good the food was though. I got off a flight exhausted on 5 hours of sleep, hungry and thirsty and when I took the first bite of the chimichanga, I was blown away. I thought I was hallucinating after passing out from hunger and seeing God himself bring me food from the heavens. The cheese on the side paired with the rice is phenomenal. The restaurant is well decorated too and has a good theme. read more

El Jefe - Chimichanga plate (Special Menu) - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

FRESH MADE TO ORDER CHIPS AND GREEN SAUCE....Not just made earlier and kept warm....unbelievably wonderful. Green sauce is super flavor city. Authentic red sauce was a bit different than I am used to, couldn't put my finger on what was different, but very good. Birria tacos.....and the au jus sauce BAM!!! Super friendly staff, great service and GREAT food. Hidden little gem here.... read more

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The tacos birria are amazing. Tender beef and cheese in a corn tortilla. Onions, limes, cilantro, and beef consume on the side. The chips come with green and red sauce. And the chips are amazing homemade! Topped it all off with a delicious frozen margarita. Highly recommend. read more

El Jefe - Tacos Birria - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

I really wanted to give this place a 4.5 but I can't select half a star. First time trying out this place and I'm impressed and would eat here again. Pretty big gravel parking lot in the back but small establishment inside. Not a problem because who does like intimate sitting sometimes. The place looks clean and smell like delicious food when you walk in. You are given a menu but if you want to see today's specials then you have to scan the QR code on the table. There are several specials like maybe 10-12 and great prices at that. So I abandoned my original choice for a today's specials. Combination #1 is what I chose and it consisted if a ground beef taco, ground beef chapulita, and a cheese enchilada. You did get a choice of beef or chicken and you can ask for beef fajita style. My friend and I both enjoyed our meal. I'm going to give hands down to the charro bean because baby that hit the spot! Ok and the chips that they give you once you are seated is one of the perfect chips. Clearly it is fried but its a nice sturdy thick chip and almost taste like it's baked. But that green sauce they serve with it.....delicious. Now I think the Mexican rice could be better but it wasn't bad. It's a hidden gem out in the Webster area. I almost pass it up but so glad I came and gave it a try because now I have to bring my husband. read more

El Jefe - Today's specials: combination #1 - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

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I can't say enough positive things about the staff, the homey surroundings and the excellent fresh guacamole and red salsa, which was obviously made for gringos. Also kudos for an actually cooking their meat over a fire. One hiccup was the fajita beef was not sufficiently tender. Maybe a better cut of beef with a little extra price could be considered. read more

This place is the real deal ! food off the charts great chips, homemade salsa. You will not regret it.

Took my daughter here for a daddy daughter dinner and wanted to try somewhere new. It was a Wednesday night and surprisingly slow, we were the only customers in the restaurant. The waiter offered queso with our chips, which we accepted, but I was a bit shocked when the small bowl of cheese came out at almost \$9. On the plus side, the drinks were large and a good value. My daughter's tacos looked great, and she seemed to enjoy them. Unfortunately, my main dish, the stuffed jalapeños, came out room temperature at best, maybe even cold, which was really disappointing. The staff was friendly and welcoming, but overall, the food just didn't meet expectations. With the combination of overpriced queso and a lackluster entrée, I don't think we will be coming back. read more

El Jefe - Cold jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

We wanted Mexican food, we're visiting family here in Texas and found El Jefe on Yelp. So happy we did! Great atmosphere, very inviting and the staff is so friendly! Had a lovely meal, I forgot to take picture of the other dish that was shared. I had El Trompito, absolutely delicious!! Next time I'm in Houston, (this is located in Webster) I will definitely be back! Authentic great place! read more

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This review is a mixed bag. And, in full disclosure, it is based on a single visit with friends. First, the atmosphere here is clean, fun and roomy. Our server was as polite as he could be. But I felt like I was dealing with my kid back in the day -- in that I had to ask multiple times for certain things, and then they half-assed it. The folks in the kitchen certainly didn't half-ass anything, as everything was delicious. I'm a salsa snob, and this salsa is good (not great). It is served cold, which is a must in my book. But it was also quite mild. Quite often, I ask for something from the kitchen (picosa) to spice it up. I also ask for my own bowl of the red stuff so as to not subject them to my desire for heat. The server, despite multiple requests, never obliged me. The green salsa here is nicely tart with the perfect amount of salt. This might be one of my top five green salsas of all time. The Birria Tacos were special in every way. One of the things about this dish as that all the fat/grease remains in the dish. It's as high calorie as you can get, and most of the time, you'd better be close to home when you indulge. But not these. The flavor and consistency were phenomenal -- without the requisite grease. Kudos! Other than the salsa screw-up, my other reason for not awarding another star had to do with my wife's order for water. I typically order a cold beer at Mexican joints. She usually orders water. At every other restaurant that we've patronized (and we've eaten at plenty of places), she has been served a glass of ice water -- no charge. But at El Jefe, the server brought her a glass of ice and a bottled water for which we were charged. That's chincy and sneaky. It was only a few bucks, but still ... not cool. Want good food in a clean atmosphere? This is your place. But I cannot fully recommend a restaurant that seems to purposely ignore multiple requests for additional salsa, and brings out bottled water instead of something from the tap. In my opinion, someone is penny-pinching -- unlike most of their restaurant counterparts. Because of that, I'll patronize their counterparts in the future. read more

El Jefe - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Great food and friendly service! We loved everything. Very authentic Mexican. Certainly a good spot if you are checking out Johnson Space Center read more

From beginning to end this place was fantastic! The chips are fabulous and the salsa was better than any restaurant salsa you can get. We LOVED the green! We tried the ceviche and the Happy plate and both were outstanding. We can't wait to try their breakfast! The service was wonderful as well! You cannot go wrong with anything here. read more

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This was my first time in El Jefe so I asked the waiter for his recommendation for a breakfast dish. He recommended one of the omelet dishes. The meal was great. I'll be returning soon. read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

While food was great - a cook/server who was obviously drunk continuously harassed me and ate food from my table. proceeded to follow me out to my car at 4PM in the afternoon while I repeatedly told him to leave me alone. I will never return. read more

What an amazing little restaurant! They actually take the time to smoke a lot of their meat, which is always a Texas favorite. Great chips and salsa to start with. I must for any restaurant! read more

El Jefe - Great little bar! - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

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El Jefe is a small Mexican restaurant. Tidy, but not ideal for large parties. The staff are nice, but not very organized. Our server didn't tell us until 20 minutes later that they were out of queso! She and the manager kept asking what our orders were over and over again! So annoying! They weren't even busy. They have TV, but it's all in Spanish. Their "air conditioning" is just fans scattered around the restaurant. Most of the tables don't have fans. We can't have that in Texas Summer heat! The prices are decent and the food was excellent. Surprisingly, El Jefe has their own ramen and pizza birria! I doubt I'll come back to El Jefe anytime soon. read more

El Jefe - Enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Came here last Friday night with fiancé and our friends , 3 of us got quesabirria which was delicious, we also got a large queso it was def LARGE like the biggest large queso I've ever gotten from a restaurant but it wasn't that great I'm not sure what was wrong about it but it wasn't as good as other places it almost seemed like velveeta. My fiancé got the street tacos and he thought them and the beans were sooo good so much so he got another order to go, and today is Monday .. 3 days later he just ordered el jefe again for dinner and tonight we both got the chicken street tacos and beans , they were delicious even as Togo! I do wish they sold margaritas there though but we for sure will be back read more

My friend and I really were looking forward to trying this place out. However, we weren't happy with how it turned out. Our service wasn't very good (not his fault, he seemed new and we had a language barrier, but the guy overseeing him didn't help him enough). The red salsa was watery and didn't have any flavor, but the green salsa was the one stand out for us and was delicious. My friend ordered a shrimp dish from the menu, and it did not come out as pictured. No onions or peppers or even a sauce. Instead, it was just seasoned and very coconut forward. My enchiladas were fine, but were helped by me pouring the green salsa on them. The real issue was the beans having a sour taste, and the rice tasting old. Overall would not recommend. I don't normally leave reviews, but this just was a bad experience all around. We ended up not finishing our food and going down the road to eat something else. read more

My wife and I have been here twice now, and the food is excellent. On our first visit we had the quesabirria tacos with goat and the El Trompito pork skewer. The goat and pork were tender and flavorful. On a follow up visit we shared the Happy Plate, which was likewise quite good. Service was good, though communicating in English was challenging given the noisy environment. The main negative aspect of this place to us is the noise. Particularly on our first visit, not only was there loud music playing, but we were seated directly below a television which added another layer of noise, so conversation was difficult. Late in the meal I managed to get the TV audio turned off, which helped a lot. Due to the noise level, we ordered takeout at our next visit. We love the food here, but we have decided to just do takeout in future. read more

Went here last week for breakfast with my family and it started off a bit rocky with a language barrier. But after a few minutes, another employee got there and retook our order. We got our food and it was delicious. We will definitely be back again. read more

First time trying El Jefe. Needless to say, I will be back. Service is amazing, but above all else, the food was absolutely incredible. Best salsa I have had in this town and surrounding area; the birria tacos were perfect and ice cold mugs for beer. They even gave us a complimentary dessert -- homemade flan, which was fantastic, of course. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Have you even had Mexican food if you haven't come here? No... the answer is no. This place had the best birria I've ever tried. Really, all the food was excellent, but the star for me was the beef birria. Every bite is flavor packed and the service was great. Don't even think twice about going to El Jefe... just go! read more

The best Mexican food I've had in years. Food is always prepared fresh chips are warm and staff is friendly read more

El Jefe - Lunch flats with charro beans - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

Amazing!!! Not only was the service the best and the staff were so friendly and so welcoming the food was also top tier. We had birria tacos as well as the El Maistro plate and loved both dishes. The green sauce and salsa are the best we've had in a long time. We will definitely be back! read more

Food was amazing! Had the Happy plate. Does not disappoint!! We also had the Al carbine tacos, very delicious. read more

El Jefe - Happy Plate - Mexican Near Me - Webster, Texas

We chose this place for lunch on a whim and the Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed; our meals were delicious!

Glad that Yelp brought this place to our attention. Wonderful local restaurant that is well worth visiting. Servers were prompt, helpful with the menu, and attentive that we had everything we needed. The decor was nice and the place was clean. Seemed a little loud but possibly just an acoustics issue. On to the best part... the food. Everything we tried was delicious. Starting with the chips and salsa. So fresh and warm. Both red and green salsas were great. My wife and son split the El Jefe plate and she also tried a leopoldo tostada. All 5/5. I ordered a michelada and it was amazing. I was in the mood for tacos and the birria beef tacos were wonderful. Prices were fair. All staff members were friendly. Let's keep this place going. They have my business read more