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    Los Jefes

    4.7 (25 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Karen K.

    We stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad we did. The tacos we got were so good that I hurriedly ran back to order two more burritos to go. Our favorites were the cabeza and tripa but honestly all of it was so good. I can't wait to go back again.

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    Cheri S.

    Located in a food cart pod on 82nd. The service is always great. They have really good street tacos, I rate it in the top 5 in the city. The asada is good 7.5 out of 10 but I like chicken the best 8.9 out of 10. Give this place a try!

    Jessica L.

    I usually go to the Mexican food cart that right in the middle of Cartlandia, but I decided to try Los Jefes recently. The menu is similar to that other food cart with a variety of meats and different burritos, tortas, tacos, and plates to choose from. I got six tacos which I shared with my boyfriend. We got them in asada, carnitas, chorizo, pastor, pollo, and cabeza. Honestly couldn't tell what was was cabeza and what was asada but all were so tasty! I think my favorite was the chorizo because it was very flavorful. There are also some seafood options which cost a little extra. Sauce is free and come in mild or spicy. You can't go wrong with tacos at a food cart and these definitely did not disappoint! It's a little hidden so be on the look out for it!

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    Emily O.

    The best Mexican food I've had in the area so far! Los Jefes is a food cart located in the Springwater Cart Park. The man taking my order was super nice and the service was very fast. He told me 10-15 min and my food came out sooner than 10. I got the taco plate with chicken tacos. Everything was SO good! I also got a canned juice. Great little cart park and dogs are allowed as well. Outside of the cart had a few small tables as well as bigger tables just a few feet away shared by everyone. Will definitely be back to this place!

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    Teresa B.

    Tried their pastor, barbacoa, and carnitas tacos today and it was pretty hard to differentiate the meats. The pastor had the pineapple obviously, but none had a punch of flavor. There are definitely better tacos in this city. They're average. Not bad, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back for the tacos. The red salsa had a nice smokiness to it. The green sauce had no heat and was very thin. The salsas could use some work too. Had them bookmarked for the breakfast burrito, so will come back to try that.

    Fish Tacos, Al pastor taco, Barcacoa de Borrego Tacos
    Jeanette L.

    Check this place out for AMAZING tacos and authentic lamb barbacoa. I ordered a fish taco and the fish tasted so fresh and flavorful. The salsa taste super flavorful and rich. I really appreciated the lightly fried tortilla along with a fresh cilantro and onions. If I live locally I would try everything on their menu. My partner got the buche and lengua, the lengua was so tender yet crispy!

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    Three for three! Chorizo breakfast burrito, tripe tacos, and tinga burrito were all delicious. Can't wait to try more!

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    Taqueria Los Puñales - Charming decor, inside and out

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