Attended a foodie meet-up at Oden Brewing Company recently and I was super excited to try El Jefecito food truck! I couldn't say no to the 3 taco combo. Hard to choose from their vast variety but I somehow narrowed it down. Fish -- flavorful pan-seared tilapia littered with spicy jalapeño slaw, remoulade sauce and mango relish. Bulgogi -- mouthwatering pork marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar and ginger, smothered in kimchi, daikon, green onions and very tasty sriracha mayo. And Steak -- grilled strips of chipotle and spice rubbed steak, topped with pickled red onion, fennel, cucumbers and horseradish sauce. All were perfect. I could've eaten 6 more. So. Freaking. Good. I'll be stalking this food truck now, don't mind me! read more

El Jefecito - two tacos in a styrofoam container - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I got some chicken tacos and a steak taco from their food truck which is parked outside of Tiki Brewing...excellent, especially the sweet chili sauce on the chicken tacos read more

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I was hungry and decided to stop by for a bite at Eno River Brewery. El Jefecito was the food truck for the night. My quesadilla was delicious -- hot and right off the grill. The service was quick and my food was ready in an instant. I would love to eat here again in the near future. read more

Got dinner from this food truck recently and the food was OK but not great. We started with some chips and guacamole and were a bit disappointed by everything. The chips were stale and there just wasn't enough guac. I also got three tacos and they were overall kind of meh and didn't taste that fresh, while my wife got a quesadilla and was a little underwhelmed. There are a bunch of great Mexican restaurants in the Triangle, so I'm not sure I'd come back here unless it was super convenient. read more

We stopped by Fortnight Brewery one evening and decided to try the El Jefecito food truck. I enjoyed the steak quesadilla, even though it was really greasy. My husband got a variety of tacos and I tried a bite too. The cauliflower taco was pretty delicious with a nice flavor and some butternut squash. Great food truck option and we'd eat here again. read more

El Jefecito - single Cauliflower Taco, single Potatoes Hash Taco, single Chicken Taco, and single Steak Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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"Very good tacos from a small restaurant (or food truck) in Durham" We just learned that the old "Libby's" restaurant on Hillsborough Rd is gone and that El Jefecito has taken its place, so we ordered some via DoorDash on a Saturday night. Most of us got tacos, though my wife also got a cheese pupusa. We were VERY impressed at the range of interesting taco choices. I'll rank our dishes below. 1: Fish tilapia taco. This came LOADED with toppings-- pan-seared tilapia, good helpings of slaw, remoulade sauce, and mango relish. I LOVED this. My daughter thought the fish could've been more seasoned, but I thought it was outstanding. 2: Steak tacos. Not quite fair that I'm ranking this one as #2 since my son got these and no one else tasted them (and he didn't taste others), but he liked it a lot. Good helpings, lots of peppers & onions, and a bit of horseradish. He reported the flavor of the beef was excellent-- almost like lamb. Maybe should be #1? 3: Cauliflower tacos. We were skeptical, but it was really good. My daughter actually liked this even more than the fish. "It didn't taste like cauliflower" is true, but the mix of the veggies and goat cheese was flavorful and yummy. I liked the fish more, but this was a solidly good choice. 4: Bulgogi tacos. We thought these would be beef, and I honestly still don't know what it was, but I doubt it was beef. The bulgogi spice was good. Good helpings of daikon and sriracha mayo. It had some kimchi, though I would've put more. It was decent. 5: Hash tacos. Potatoes, chili poblana, and more. It was "just OK". I wouldn't order this again. My wife found it a bit too spicy for her, but her spice tolerance is really low. 6: Cheese pupusas. The dough was fine, and the curtido was good, but the cheese inside literally seemed like a square of American cheese or Velveeta. Just no. Two things not listed-- the chicken tacos (my wife got them and liked them but didn't especially comment), and the churros (OMG THESE WERE AMAZING-- coated with delicious sugar!). Totally get the churros. Overall, this will DEFINITELY be joining our family takeout rotation. Overall, we're fans. Just avoid the cheese pupusas. read more

El Jefecito - Cauliflower (above) and bulgogi (below) tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've tried many different varieties of tacos here, and they are all fantastic but don't take out well. . Everyone here is nice. Inside ambiance is a little weird, so I always sit outside. Do not miss. read more

As a restaurant worker, I can appreciate the hustle that was put in by the one guy running the gig atThe Mill in, Fuquay-Varina. I didn't get the man's name but he showed me attention when I asked him a question and answered me promptly and respectfully. Then he handed me a plate of food that felt like it came from the neighborhood cookout. delicious, and fresh, food stayed hot for over an hour before I ate it. A paper plate wrapped in foil is what I hope for when I hit up a food truck and that's what I got today. The only thing that matters when you are running a truck is the food, and these people put everything they have into it. This company and the man running the truck in Fuquay deserve a damn raise. Favorite this spot and turn on notifications. read more

The food here is good, not great. Their queso is terrible. 3 chicken tacos for $15 with nothing on the side. The older lady who works here is pretty rude and gets mad at you if you don't tip her to her liking. They do serve food pretty fast though. read more

Great tacos always! It's my family's go-to takeout spot on the Hillsborough Street restaurant corridor.

Love the fresh corn tortillas here. Got a traditional 3 tacos for $10 (chorizo, Al pastor, steak). I was surprised that all of the tacos appeared to be ground meat. The steak was like a ground beef taco with grilled onion and pepper. We had guacamole and chips and I discovered that biting into the dry, hard stem of an avocado is similar to the ick of biting into an egg shell. Service wasn't great. I stood at the counter while the lady looked at me, turned around, drank her soda and took her time before taking my order. I tried to ask what Campechanos was and she totally ignored me. The overall flavor on the tacos was good, even if it seemed the proteins were odd. Guacamole was fresh but lacked seasoning. read more

El Jefecito - Unpleasant experience: biting into the hard stem of an avocado in their guacamole - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food Truck Time: El Jefecito at TapLine Growler These tacos are delicious! Tacos are $3.50 each or 3 for $10. We tried the steak, hash, chorizo, cauliflower and fish. All of these were so tasty, I couldn't pick a favorite. I can't wait to try this food truck again soon. read more

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The Gourmet Tacos at El Jefecito (Hillsborough Rd location) are excellent! And this was the perfect lunch stop as I was driving through on I-85, delicious, convenient, fast food speed of service and restaurant flavor. I'm hooked! This location is very conveniently located between exits 173 & 170 on I-85. Easy off, easy on, and really not much time lost. Plus the food, which is all custom prepared for you, comes quickly. I had the veggie and chicken Gourmet Tacos, which were delicious. If I were a meat eater the steak, chorizo and pastor tacos looked good too. I had wondered about brick & mortar vs food truck. This was the restaurant itself. They have plenty of tables of indoor seating, plus a couple picnic tables outside in case the weather is good, like it was today. Ample free parking. read more

El Jefecito - El Jefecito restaurant - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is legitimately my favorite taco truck in the Triangle, and quite possibly, the county. I absolutely LOVE their unique and delicious combinations! I've tried every one of their tacos and they are all so good that it's hard to pick just three to eat at a time! Ingredients are always fresh and the food is always assembled with care. El Jefecito is such a great truck, run by a wonderful family. All the kids are super respectful and hard-working, and they even help me with my (admittedly rusty) Spanish. I can not recommend tacos more highly than I do these--try them and your life will be changed! :) read more

El Jefecito - Hash, Chorizo, and Cauliflower tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Rolling Tacos. Yep. That's it. A food truck. The tacos are the small, street-taco size, but really pack a punch of flavor. While ordering one taco is do-able, there's a slight discount for ordering three. And you can mix and match. So, I did. The cauliflower taco with cauliflower, red pepper, and squash topped with goat cheese, pico de gallo, and romesco sauce was the best taco I've tasted in a while, or at least until I tasted the hash taco with its poblano pepper, sweet potatoes, potatoes and the cilantro, onions, queso fresco and salsa verde. Then I thought that was the best until I tried the chicken. Then I had to stop. My taste buds were exhausted. And I was uncomfortably full. Next. I might try the quesadilla, or perhaps the fish tacos, or maybe even the campechanos. I might need to take some more time than I had this time, to savor it all though read more

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Tried El Jefecito's food truck parked outside House of Hops one Sunday afternoon. They are making everything as your order so it's fresh and hot! What an unexpected treat, with bold flavors and unexpected combinations. I went for three tacos for $10 ($11.83 after tax). I selected the steak, chicken and chorizo as my three tacos. I'd say the chicken ranked number one, followed by chorizo and steak last. They were all tasty, but I think I'd just order all chicken's next time because they were so good! I would definitely grab a bite to eat from here in the future and would recommend you do the same! read more

El Jefecito - Steak, chicken and chorizo tacos, three for $10.00+tax - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Best Papusas on the Durham/Orange county NC line! Go see Maria and the crew. Everything on the menu is on point! I even love their cauliflower tacos as well. read more

Yum! Went to their brick and mortar restaurant and I'm so happy I did. Dining area was nice and clean and I could see the kitchen was too! Was able to modify several items on their menu for a family that doesn't eat meat or cheese and everything came out delicious! Chips were nice and crispy. Pico was nice and fresh. Potato taco was delicious. Rice and beans were excellent. Cauliflower burrito was nice too. Everything was well prepared and staff was friendly too. There was a little bit of a language barrier (I actually hope for that when I want nicely-flavored or authentic tasting food), but they got my order just right! Strong recommendation from me. read more

Got delivery from El Jefecito the second time we took advantage of Durham Delivers. Previously saw the menu and was thrilled with the inventive vegetarian options. The cauliflower burrito and tacos (cauliflower; pico; romesco sauce; and goat cheese) were both excellent though I probably could have done without the rice in the burrito itself. Hash tacos were really solid (veggie hash comprised of queso fresco; chipotle crema; and salad de nopal) and not a combination I've had before. Next time around, and there will be a next time, I'll likely place an order and run to and from the brick and mortar to get in a few extra steps. read more

Excellent, fresh food, and big portions! They have some really fun flavor combos for tacos that you won't find anywhere else (and they also have the usual kinds of flavor combos for those who aren't adventurous). The burritos are amazing. So is the torta. The owner is super nice and the staff are friendly. They make your food fresh, so there's a little wait but it's definitely worth it. You can dine in or take out. They also do catering and have food trucks. This is one of our favorite hidden gems, definitely check it out!! read more

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Lariano runs a great business. The menu is a thoughtful offering of deliciously prepared foods. Portions are huge! My wife and I can order the burrito and split it. Give this little, hidden gem a try! read more

This place has the worst tacos. We visited their Durham Bulls Stadium location & after paying $50 for 6 street-like tacos & 1 steak quesadilla - we will never return. The tacos we tried were chicken, chorizo, streak & bulgogi. You couldn't tell which was which because all of the meat is minced. Who likes minced meat tacos? Gross. Greasy. No flavor. Only thing redeeming about this place was their salsa verde. Took 33 min for our food, and one of the two taco orders was wrong. The $2 tacos at the stadium concession's were WAY better. read more

OK - So I see "Food Truck" in the description - but I am reviewing their street location on Hillsborough Rd. - And no matter if it is a food truck, brick & mortar, or out of the trunk of a car- I am DEFINITELY eating here again! I have eaten here (a little ashamed to admit) over 10 times with my family. We have had most of the Taco options with the Chicken, Bulgogi, & Asada being the top 3 favorites. But Don't forget to also try the pupusas!! Heavenly! Enjoyed all 3 flavors- with the most delicious red sauce ever! I have not taken any pictures - because honestly when my kids bring the food home - I am as excited as a puppy to just dig in! We have taken the food to go every time and had no mistakes with our order. Their timing is good, and as expected. I know they also work with delivery services - but haven't tried them. read more

Stopped in to Fortnight Brewing on an overnight work trip and these guys were the perfect dinner. 3 Tacos that were super solid. Steak, Chicken and Chorizo were the trifecta of flavors for the night with the beers! Will definitely look for them next time I am in town! read more

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Honestly very disappointed with this restaurant. We were the first ones in the restaurant and waited 45 minutes for 2 burritos and 1 churro. Our burritos were cold and ended up having not ONE but TWO long black hairs in my burrito. The last time my husband and I came here and ate in the restaurant, we were sitting down with friends near the register waiting for our food and the cashier broke a glass and the glass shards flew across the counter and they hit my husband and landed in his food and the workers didn't say anything to him but snickered on the other side. This is unacceptable. I would not be eating here again. I do not recommend. read more

I don't know how the food is, because I have been waiting an hour for 3 tacos. Service is too slow. read more

El Jefecito, where have you been all my life! Three of us ordered so we got to sample a good chunk of what they offer and every bite was near perfection... Wow read more

El Jefecito - This is the chicken, cauliflower and the steak (slightly modified from the original) Each one was amazing - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This was amazing - best Mexican we've had in a long time, including pre-Covid. The guacamole was fresh and tinged with lime. I had three tacos -- the meat was good, but the toppings were excellent. The apple corn relish on the El Pastor taco was spot on - delightful flavor and crunch. I especially liked the pineapple on the chorizo taco. Spouse had a chicken special dish whose name i can't remember, but the chef said was like a fried chicken. It included a spicy beet relish and lightly battered plantains. The plantains weren't sweet - but they were delish. We shared a Jamaica Agua Fresca, which was fantastic. I'm glad i didn't realize it was hibiscus flowers when i ordered it, because I don't like hibiscus tea - and the Jamaica beverage was the perfect compliment to the meal. Slightly tart, but not too tart, and not too sweet. Highly recommended - and so close to home. read more

Definitely a good food truck for the price. I ordered 3 tacos - pastor, chicken, and steak. I'd rank them as chicken, pastor, steak. The pastor meat was rather bland but the sauce it came with was really tasty and the green apple provided a nice sweet contrasting crunch. The chicken was the most flavorful and I loved the toppings on that one the most. Definitely leaps and bounds better than the other two. The steak was my least favorite and I wouldn't order it again. It didn't have much flavor and was the greasiest of the bunch. It was served with a wedge of lime which was nice and they also offered a tasty hot sauce and some sour cream (although they were out of that). They also ran out of guacamole which was sad. All in all, I would definitely look forward to their next visit to my work. I think next time I'll stick with a chicken taco and try the chips and guac if they have it. read more

El Jefecito - Pastor, chicken, steak tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ate at this place for the first time last week and I've already been back three times! The tacos are absolutely incredible. Do yourself a favor and get the chicken taco. The chorizo tacos also A MAZ ING! The fish taco are also great! I've heard from neighbors that the guacamole is the best anywhere. I can't recommend highly enough. Very authentic - the best tacos in Durham. read more

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These are the most amazing tacos in the RTP area. I have brought multiple family members to try these and they're always blown away. Seriously I am a foodie and these are 11/10 every time. This food truck needs more recognition! Love these tacos!! read more

Great food, but horrible customer service! I used them for a couple of events. Three days before the first event, the owner cancelled over the Google Calendar invite. He didn't even have the audacity to answer my email or call me personally. So I called and finally talked him into coming to our first event. There was decent traffic. However he chose to cancel the second event. Will never use them again! If you're trying to book them for an event.....beware! read more

I was VERY skeptical about this taco truck because they were in Clayton when we tried them and we had just moved to Clayton and knowing about the lack of good Mexican food in Raleigh I didn't have high expectations especially because the toppings they put on their tacos are not traditional, but let me tell you I was so pleasantly surprised and I would definitely recommend this place! They even have fresh hand made tortillas! So delicious! read more

Simple menu, but DELICIOUS tacos! Thoughtful, interesting toppings that you don't find elsewhere and complement the main ingredient perfectly. A cauliflower taco sounded odd, but based on others' recommendations we tried them - also delicious!! read more

Excellent fusion of international foods with tacos. Bulgogi tacos? Yes, please. Excellent vegetarian options in hash poblano or cauliflower tacos. Chicken tacos add a Southern spin with pimiento cheese. All sauces are delicious whether you're choosing conventional steak or fusion. read more

Heard great things about this food truck so decided to drive from Durham to Holly Springs to try them at tapline brewery. They advertised to be there 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Upon arriving at 6:30pm, the lady was in the food truck and I asked if they were leaving and she said yes, I said I came from Durham with 5 people and she continued to pull off. I called and spoke with some guy and he said they were slow so they left. I said it's really disappointing you don't honor what you advertise and he said he would see where the truck was but later said they were done for the night. read more

El Jefecito - Time advertised to be serving - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We discovered El Jefecito through their food truck which frequents Nash Street Tavern in Hillsborough and are absolutely delighted to have them in a permanent location we can get to easily anytime we have a taco craving (which is most of the time). First let me say, we eat tacos a LOT. So needless to say I have tried pretty much anywhere I have come across and while I've had some very good tacos which I still buy and eat, this place takes the cake (or taco). The toppings that each comes with are so diverse and different from anywhere else and if you are not up for that right away as I was not, they offer them traditional style and are still amazing. We eat here at least once a week but usually more and highly encourage anyone looking for that perfect taco to stop in and find yo read more

El Jefecito - Chicken Tacos (no pico) - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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My husband and I used to chase the jefecito food truck around when it would serve buildings in the area around our office building bc the tacos were so good which is why we were stoked when they opened a brick and mortar. The new place is very unassuming but the food quality is as good as ever. In general one of the great things about this place is how they do innovative takes on tacos like fish tacos w pineapple salsa and potato and cactus tacos. But their classics like tacos al pastor, burritos, and tortas are still better than most Mexican places in the area. I also highly recommend their puppusas. read more

I don't know why this business doesn't have more reviews but here's my contribution... This is probably my favorite Mexican/taco food truck! I tried El Jeficito after spotting them at a local business and I'm usually skeptical of taco food trucks because my stomach for whatever reason, doesn't seem to tolerate them very well. My husband actually talked me into giving this truck a try and I'm so glad I did! Their chicken tacos were really good. They were fresh, just the right temperature and the flavor was definitely there especially the sauce and cilantro. The tacos were 3 for $10 which was a great deal considering the size of the order. Overall, I recommend this truck because the people who run the truck are nice, the price is right and the food is incredible!! read more

El Jefecito - Good stuff! - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ate from this truck last Monday when they were parked outside of Ponysaurus Brewery. We each had chicken tacos and split a quesadilla. Honestly, the flavours weren't what I was expecting, but they mixed really well together. There was a tangy sweetness to them that was surprising but really good. Taking away one star for the corn tortillas of the taco since you can't really claim it's for authenticity when it's a fusion menu. The tortillas made it fall apart, they were out of forks, and so most of it went uneaten and fell on the ground. Messy but yummy. 4/5 would come back. read more