I stopped by El Jeffe in Brooklyn for a solo lunch, and even though there were a few customers crowded near the entrance, everyone was very friendly. I ordered the Jerk Pork Salad from the menu board and ate inside. The staff had great smiles and provided warm, welcoming service. There are two counter seating areas, and they offer complimentary water, which was nice. The salad was flavorful, and the cilantro dressing paired perfectly--it made me want to keep eating. I got full halfway through, so I asked for a to-go container, and they kindly provided one. It's definitely a spot I'd love to come back to. read more

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So worried. We come here very often, and noticed a few new staff members and tonight's service was really bad. Hopeful it will be corrected asap. read more

Brooklyn has sooooo many restaurants from soooo many different cuisines and ethnicities...enough to make my head spin. It sometimes feels impossible to choose where to eat on any given day. On this day, Mexican takes center stage by way of El Jeffe! El Jeffe touts itself as modern Mexican, with a menu featuring an array of classic Mexican dishes, with a focus on tacos, in a casual setting. A long way of saying we have all kinds of Mexican food! When in doubt, always got for tacos. I opt for the holy trifecta: fried chicken, jerk pork, and fried shrimp. The fried shrimp is easily the best of the bunch. Sure the shrimp is well seasoned, but it's the entire build of the taco which takes it over the top....Pickled onions, cheese, spicy mayo. The jerk pork is what I was most excited about, and although wonderful tender, it simply is not jerk. Special mention to the chicken which is beautifully battered and fried. With that being said, the tortillas on this day, were unfortunately on the stale and chewy side, which obviously puts a damper on any taco. Overall El Jeffe ticks almost all the right boxes. Pro tip : do not leave without trying the juices! read more

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The frozen margaritas are on point here! We tried the small passionfruit and mango flavors and both were delicious. They have really good chips and queso as well (7.5/10). The chicken rice bowl was alright. I appreciated that the white rice has a coconut flavor. I would go back for the margaritas! read more

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I've eaten tacos and burritos from El Jeffe. Decent food. Everything is absolutely fresh but the flavors just aren't very interesting. They should chop the price on the Margarita. It's sweet and frosty but the booze is absent. Prices are reasonable. read more

El Jeffe - Passion fruit Margarita. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service was great! The people were kind. I ordered the fried chicken nachos and basically scraped my plate clean. Their queso is so good. read more

Food was excellent shrimp tacos were delicious margaritas was very good nice clean cozy atmosphere

Came here for the first time based off a recommendation. I ordered two tacos in case I was dissatisfied. I should have ordered four! They were delicious. I ordered one grilled chicken and one grill shrimp taco. They were ready in no time, maybe less than 10 mins. There's not many toppings on the grilled chicken taco but it is still very tasty and flavorful. I ordered a side of guacamole to put on both. The grilled shrimp taco was very good and had more than 3 large shrimp. I will definitely be back to El Jefe's! read more

El Jeffe - Grilled Chicken Taco Grilled Shrimp Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Fish Taco is saturated with some flavorless sauce old lettuce and old tomatoes . I I have no idea what kind of fish this is supposed to be. This shouldn't be on the menu 0/10 The Jerk Pork Taco is amazing read more

El Jeffe - Fish Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They need to update their hours. If you guys aren't open, please ensure that your customers are aware so they don't waste their time.

Best frozen drinks and delicious Mexican food. Everyone mostly go for the mixture of frozen drinks. I honestly came for a frozen sangria. Delicious Service was good It always pack around 4pm Clean it's not a big franchise but they have great service read more

Customer service is impeccable!!! I ordered a veggie quesadilla and it was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. I got a small margarita if you are looking for something strong I wouldn't recommend that drink it was straight juice but overall my meal was delicious read more

You NEED to try the jerk pork taco with pineapple. I ordered one and then had to get more because I was sad it ended. Then I ordered the fried chicken taco, it was alright. The service was awesome, they are friendly and helpful. The ambiance is laid back and chill, there are counters to enjoy your order at. Also shoutout to the amazing 2000s hip-hop playlist. Enjoyed my taco whilst 50 Cent 21 Questions played. Great combo. Food - 5/5 (basing on jerk pork taco) Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 4/5 read more

El Jeffe - Jerk Pork Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Best tacos in bed stuy!! The jerk pork tacos w/ a flour tortilla are the best. The bowls are delicious and 1000% better than chipotle. The grilled shrimp in the bowl is a little odd in texture but the steak one is top tier. read more

El Jeffe - Grilled Shrimp Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really good food! Got the steak quesadilla $10. Authentic, speedy, and delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Also got the half n half frozen Marg and sangria. Not very strong. $13 Seems like a takeout only place. read more

El Jeffe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this spot. The food is fresh & very tasty. The frozen margaritas are definitely a compliment to the food! The service is fast and friendly. They also have space in the back for larger patties. A must go to spot!! read more

Stopped by again today and the answer is YES!!! Yes the food is still top tier and delicious! Yes the drinks are still hitting! And yes the service is still A1! I grabbed a jerk pork quesadilla and sangrita to go. I was fully satisfied. read more

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Food-A1-Get the shrimp Quesadillas!!! Service-Fast and Friendly AND BLACK OWNED! Ambiance-I've only eaten in their makeshift outdoor space which is left to be desired (bc Fulton St!) not their fault though. Dranksssss- frozen margaritas!!! read more

I smelled a whiff of my coworkers food one day and it was stuck in my mind. I ended up ordering the same order the very next day. The fried shrimp tacos are *chef's kiss* read more

I'm highly disappointed this place that once loved. I'm not sure who's idea it was to switch the cheese in the quesadillas ‍ but I need you to bring the Jack cheese back. My jerk pork taco was over cooked and chewy with little to no toppings. Thank goodness the fried shrimp taco and steak are still delicious. read more

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I literally just had the most disgusting food ever here. I've ordered here several times before. Burnt corn, runny queso, the jerk taco was fatty and cold, shrimp taco was no flavor. The only edible thing was the chicken thighs taco. The skimping on processes and flavor has got to stop. Threw the whole thing away because I'm too pissed off to bother. Do better! read more

Love this taco spot, so fresh. The friend chicken tacos & shrimp & my favorites. The drinks are underwhelming but service is fast & friendly

The tacos!!! Honestly I could end my review there because I don't need to say more but I won't do that lol. I got the shrimp tacos (both grilled and fried) and the fish taco. They were all so flavorful and delicious but I think the fried shrimp was my favorite. I also got a side of chips and they were crispy and freshly made. Highly recommend trying this place! read more

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Food was great ! Customer serve was amazing as well ! The jerk pork is good. It's not a Mexican spot. The passion fruit drink was so delicious as well. The only thing I don't like was the coconut rice. Like why coconut rice !!!! Cilantro Rice would've been a wayyyyyy better option. I couldn't even eat it. I ate everything besides half off the rice. Other than that, food was great ! read more

This place has been on my list for quite some time and I'm and I had friends visiting from out of town, staying in the neighborhood, so we met there for lunch. We chose 3 different types of tacos: shrimp, fish and pulled pork. Seafood was orange colored and really weird... salty with an odd texture. My friend's husband liked his pulled pork taco which sported a coleslaw like tipping (we are both allergic, so we didn't get too close.) He inhaled the nachos, I snagged one or two and they were ok. The juice was super sweet like it'd been sweetened with sugar. Margaritas tasted a little weird and the alcohol content was very low. The three stars are for the friendly employees and great music selection in the outdoor seating area. read more

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You can hear the music coming from this place from two blocks away. A Black-owned taco joint, El Jeffe is worth the hype it gets, but keep your children away -- they blast ratchet music!! My friends and I beat the crowd there thankfully, but it was still shocking how busy it got in the middle of the afternoon on a weekday. I had to shout over the music inside to order, which was fine... but sheesh wouldn't it make sense to turn it down for that? I got the jerk pork tacos and the sangrita. My friends and I waited outside to claim a table, and we didn't even hear when they called us because of the music! But either way, it didn't take long. Those tacos were incredible. The pineapple with the jerk pork was a killer combo. And the refreshing sangrita to wash it all down made it all better. Whenever I return to the city, I'd love to return there and try other things. Just remember, keep your children far away. I feel sorry for the families that casually walk by XD. read more

El Jeffe - Jerk pork tacos and Sangrita - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! This spot is the spot! The food is amazing! I ordered the chicken quesadilla and because it was my first time they gave me these chips with queso and guacamole and pico and it was TO DIE FOR! Very friendly staff! I ordered a large frozen margarita. I was having a blast with the staff because they were playing music and we were all dancing. This is definitely a place I recommend coming in on a Saturday night or any day just to grub. Shout out to the owner who I met there! Definitely will be coming back! These are the type of businesses that you have to support! read more

El Jeffe - Mini nachos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Omg. As always, my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I ordered two tacos and a burrito. Honestly after the two tacos, I could've stopped but it was a long week of teaching so my meal was a marathon and not a sprint. The pulled pork taco was BOMB. Literally my mouth was kind of on fire but the mixture of spices on the pork and the coleslaw were a beautiful combination. Shrimp taco was good but since I got the shrimp burrito too, I wish I would've tried a different taco. I'll be blessing myself with a fried chicken taco next time. The shrimp burrito was delicious. It was packed with flavor and a lot of shrimp! I was prompted to choose fried or grilled for the burrito which I thought was a great touch. I'll definitely be back and will definitely end up eating way more than I should. New year, same me. Eat here. This is a "me" question, but I ordered through Yelp, which brought me to grub hub for this restaurant (no other options for online ordering) and I'm wondering if there's a way to make sure the restaurant gets tipped too, as I think my tip went to the deliver person (who was through an external company). I just don't want one to miss out on a tip! read more

El Jeffe - Grilled Shrimp Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I absolutely love this spot. The shrimp and rice bowl with avocado is a must try. Very delicious if you're ever bought Fulton Street in Bed stuyvasent you to give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

The food was definitely overrated and didn't live up to the hype. I was really hungry, and usually, a meal hits the spot, but this one just missed the mark. I regret choosing to eat here and ended up grabbing something from the roti place down the street instead. The customer service wasn't great either. read more

This food is amazing! The fresh tortilla chips and salsa were the perfect start to my lunch. I got the fried shrimp and fried chicken tacos and these little tacos have so much taste and flavor. This hidden gem in Brooklyn is definitely worth the drive from the Bronx! And I can't forget the mango Margarita, super refreshing and perfect for a summer evening. read more

El Jeffe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was so juicy ..and I ordered the fried chicken taco..I honestly just wish they were a tad bit bigger..but definitely delicious..also ordered 2 chicken burritos.. I'll be back..service was friendly and fast. It's a nice lil spot..with a few stools to sit on and nice tunes playing read more

El Jeffe - Jerk Pork Taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So it was Cinco de Mayo last week and I HAD to drive all the way to El Jefe and here is why: The drinks and shrimp nachos are to die for. So on an afternoon filled with rush hour traffics I went. It was LIT!! (Definitely difficult to find parking with all the outdoor dining structures) But like I said it was lit. They had a DJ bumping tunes, a line that formed behind me and held about 6-10 ppl steadily and the FOOD! The food really is that good. I've opted for 1 fried taco, 2 fish (the fish is perfect) and a shrimp. Then I had to order the shrimp nachos. They know what they are doing here! Topped it off with a Sangria Margarita 1/2 n 1/2 frozen. Now that's some bomb ass brooklyn Mexican food. N with a vibe (2snaps yes!) Side bar: I had to order without avocado everything and a few times I went they did t get it right but they are soo nice here great service. Short wait for the food. The ooey gooey cheese on the nachos on top of the crunch with the fat juicy shrimps not smothered in guac. That's a win. read more

El Jeffe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Tacos Are Fresh Cooked and really good it may take time for your food to come but that's because they make sure it's fresh in my opinion. read more

Placing an order here wasn't the easiest as I had to practically yell as it was so loud . As a first timer, I could've gotten some help but the cashier didn't seem talkative so I decided for myself to roll with a chicken burrito , fried chicken taco and steak taco . Food was ready within ten minutes which is a plus . At first bite of the steak taco, my impression was that the ingredients were nice and fresh and the slice of avocado was a good touch . It felt more like a healthy salad than a taco and I was good with that despite the steak having too much chew for my liking . The chicken taco on the other hand , I didn't quite care for . Too much lime or whatever citrus they use and the chicken wasn't the most tender . Not something I'd want again but I think by changing their sauce to a something that compliments fried chicken can boost it a couple notches . Finally , I had the burrito. Easily one of the largest I've ever had but it wasn't a lot of meat . Either way the burrito was nice and moist and packed with flavor and really aided by whatever cheese they used as that was one flavor that usually gets buried in a burrito. It's easily two meals and the pricing of everything really is what made me round up to a 4 star rating . The food here is not something I'd go out of my way for but it is decent that I'd recommend it in the area . read more

El Jeffe - Opened Chicken Burrito ( chicken is scarce) With Side of Guacamole ($3 extra) - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered from here yesterday and I've never been more mad at myself for not ordering from here sooner. IT WAS AMAZING! My parents and I each got a jerk pork burrito, an order of regular nachos, and shrimp nachos for my grandmother and we're still thinking about it the next day. Our house has definitely become loyal El Jeffe customers! read more

"The fried chicken tacos are STUPID!" First thing I said after being able to regain my composure. I was HANGRY by the time the food arrived. I had a hard time figuring out which one I was going to start with first because they all looked so delicious. Of course i started with Fried chicken taco haha. I ordered: 1. Fried Chicken tacos x2 2. Shrimp taco 3. Steak taco 4. Fish taco WOWZERS! These were the top 5 best tacos I've ever had TBH. If you're thinking about ordering tacos this is it. Next best thing to order is the quesadilla & nachos. Enjoy! read more

Not to be a grinch, but this place is overrated. I had this food spot on the top of my Bedstuy places to go to list for quite some time. I was disappointed with the size and the price of the tacos. I've certainly had better at other places. Also, the alcoholic beverages do not contain much alcohol. Prepare to wait a while before your order is ready and there is no indoor dining. I will definitely go elsewhere the next time I'm in Bedstuy to dine and drink. read more

Still on point! El Jeffe was busier than I expected, but rightfully so. The flavors with the food never fail to make me happy. If I lived any closer, it would be difficult to stay away. I've introduced this little gem to a number of people, and get jealous when they tell the picked up food without me lol. The service is also great. You will have to wait for your food, because each order is freshly made but absolutely worth it. The frozen drinks are a treat and great to sip on while you wait. Don't pass by without snatching up some really good tacos! read more

El Jeffe - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Favorite, lol there are a few at this place. The strawberry lemonade is official. Mix the pineapple and passion fruit juice together, amazing! I love the chips and queso. Two favorite tacos are the fried chicken taco and fried shrimp taco. All the tacos are tasty. Cool taco spot. Good small family owned business. Service is great too! No disappointments. read more

El Jeffe - Fried chicken taco. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York