Amazing little Mexican restaurant in St. Albans! The customer service was outstanding and huge shoutout to the friendly staff for making us feel so welcome throughout our visit. The food was truly authentic and full of flavor, and the cozy atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

Los Jefes - Mocaljeete mix - Mexican Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

So I ordered two tres leches and some churros from Los Jefes. Easy pick up, right? I get there, they tell me no tres leches. None at all. But if I wait 10 or 15 minutes they'll make it happen. I said sure, why not, I'm a fair guy, I can wait. Closing time was 8:30 and I showed up around 8:20, so credit to them for actually taking care of the order. Other customers even walked in and they still seated them for service. Tremendous effort. Fifteen minutes go by. I grab the order. I give the tres leches to my wife when I returned to our hotel room. Folks, this tres leches was harder than a rock. Hard, dry, awful. I love tres leches, I've had the best tres leches, beautiful tres leches. This was not it. This tres leches should have been illegal. My wife didn't even bother eating it. That's how bad it was. Total tres leche scam-gate. Now I can't speak for the rest of the food, maybe it's good, maybe it isn't. But what I can tell you, this tres leches was a disgrace. The churros? They were okay. Not great. Just okay. read more

This place was great! The three tacos were, were simple, yet delicious and authentic! Just as I thought I was done the Taco Salad Bowl, it came with a nice surprise of beans underneath! The actual bowl tasted great as well! The service was good, had a kind waiter and food came in a timely fashion! It had a warm, authentic family vibe. Did I mention you can eat the bowl? read more

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Me and my freind decided to come to vemont, longs way from home, we ate at this establishment, they had freindly workers but 3/10 service, our meal came out in different time spands 10 minutes (at least) apart . The food was extremely under salted. the salsa was AMAZING tho read more

My food was cold when I got it and my order wasn't correct. I had asked for my meal to come without beans, and it did not, so my food was saturated in the bean sauce. The Mexican street corn was cold and soggy, I didn't receive the sour cream I ordered and i only got half a serving of queso. In my opinion, the pricing was decent, had it been better quality, I would have been more impressed, but I sadly won't be ordering from there again. I'd also like to add that it wasn't busy at the time I picked up my order, as there was only 2 tables they were serving. read more

Oh, I wanted to love this place. I really did. Growing up surrounded by taquerias where the mole is a labor of love, al pastor spins majestically on a vertical spit crowned with pineapple slices, and tables come fully equipped with bowls of pickled jalapeños, this spot had a lot to live up to. But I figured, "Hey, homemade tortillas? This could be the one." Let's start with the highlights, shall we? My three tacos tasted pretty good, and those homemade tortillas? Yes, please! And the Margarita--oh, that was solid. I could've happily ordered a couple more of those and forgotten about the rest of the evening entirely. But then... the food happened. Or rather, it didn't. Not for a long, long time. I think my son grew a beard waiting for our dishes. My wife's tostadas were the first (and only) to emerge for what felt like an eternity. She dined alone, like a noblewoman at a medieval feast, picking at her shrimp tostadas that tasted... suspiciously like it had been caught during the Nixon administration. Meanwhile, my son and I sat there, waiting for our meals. Eventually, his enchiladas showed up--just as my wife was polishing off her solo feast. The enchiladas? They were only ok. But those refried beans? Well, let's just say they could double as a cool compress on a hot day. Flavor? Missing in action. Somewhere, a bean cried. Finally--FINALLY--my tacos arrived. They were simple, just like you'd get at a real taqueria, with onions and cilantro. It felt like a win, but after an hour and a half? Even the onions looked tired. Oh, and our server? Bless their heart. They forgot our silverware, botched our order, and misplaced the elote (which we never saw, but were charged for). In the end, we left with full bellies, but not quite full hearts. Would I come back? Maybe for another Margarita... but I'd definitely pack a snack. Or three. read more

I would prefer to do minus stars. The food was so very bad very bad. The service was good, the waitress was nice. The noise was overwhelming due to remodeling!!!!. That should have been done during closing time. I sent back the first dish with just one bite and still was charged. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

The food here is very good considering it is northern VT. We had some quite tasty dishes and we will return soon. read more

Food was good, especially for around here, and service was quick and friendly! I would recommend this Mexican restaurant to locals and friends. read more

I ordered the chicken burrito, my wife ordered the chimichangas and our daughter ordered a taco, My daughter's taco came with nothing but cilantro. Problem 1 - My burrito had zero flavor and was missing the "American" ingredients. The black beens were smooshed and was like a paste. Problem 2 - My wife's chimichanga had zero flavor and Parmesan cheese on it. Same black beans. Problem 3 - Bathrooms were disgusting Problem 4 - The waitress insisted everything was in my burrito, once I dug into it, it was missing everything. Problem 6 - We waited an extremely long time just to have our orders completely wrong. Problem 5 - This is my biggest issue, the Chef/owner? Came out and was condescending and talking down to us, insisted that she buys authentic Mexican ingredients and "people" come in who have only experienced Taco Bell and don't like the "authentic" Mexican food. I can deal with terrible food and even waiting a long time. But being talked to like that is unacceptable. Assuming we are uncultured Americans who have only eaten Taco Bell is a terrible assumption. She argued that Texmex was not on their menu, except I ordered what was on the menu and she just talked down to us. read more

Los Jefes - Bathroom is dirty, appears to not have been cleaned in a while - Mexican Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

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The food is authentic and delicious. Owners are very sweet, they just started serving breakfast too. read more

Los Jefes - Mexican Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

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We have eaten here multiple times and each time it gets better. The service has improved a lot from the first time over a year ago. The food has always been the best, the Quality, presentation and taste is excellent. The ambiance is great, with Mexican border music and new tablecloths, it looks like the restaurants we have been to in San Antonio Texas area. read more

Quaint storefront diner on the main strip downtown. Walked in around 7:45 pm on Friday and didn't have a wait. Place fairly busy, only a couple of open tables. Chips and salsa delivered quickly. Chips were thin, crispy, warm and salty! Very tasty! Before no time the chip basket is empty (not sure how that always tends to happen). Salsa was fresh, above average not too heavy on the cilantro which I like. Waitress was busy (the only one working). She had a younger fellow I'm guessing was the manager helping her a little. She was ok, but overlooked obvious signs like empty drink glasses. I ordered the chimichangas with ground beef. They came with rice and beans. The chimis were squarish, like a wider hot pocket. Deep fried, so tough to mess that up you know? The rice however was the standout!! Dee-lish! I would go back and just get a side of rice it was that good! My wife had chicken nachos. They had a little bit of everything on them including black olives (which I thought was different). They were piled high on the plate too, my wife and I could have easily shared them and be full. The chicken was ground which was a little different. Overall they were pretty good. Bill was around $38, sans tip. So for a dinner out that's fairly priced in my opinion. We would go back if we were in the area ( we live 30 miles away), but wouldn't make the drive just to go there. Nice to see Mexican restaurants trickling into VT. read more

Ordered the burrito bowl with shredded pork. It was delicious.- Tortilla chips and salsa also very good .... fresh and warm! New tablecloths make it more festive! Try it . Very friendly staff as well read more

i got birria tacos and they were the smallest and most dry tacos i've ever had. i genuinely felt like my money was taken from me. i would never recommend this place, stay away. Stay away. read more

The steak taco didn't taste look or like steak. I also ordered the shrimp quesadilla, it came out looking like three tacos. Not much flavor, and the side of queso I ordered tasted like a beer cheese. I was also the only person in the restaurant around 530-6pm. I wanted to like this place but unfortunately won't be going back. read more

Great food, great Margaritas and very friendly service. Very reasonably priced. The salsa is awesome!!!!

Good food, nice people, fair price. Had enchiladas. Will return to try other things. Home made salsa picante (I asked for this,) is in fact picante! And flavorful. read more

Authentic Mexican in Vermont is such a luxury and I want this business to stick around for a long time. It tastes like what I would get in Phoenix at any of the small Mexican stands or ​restaurants. They are still new and need to work out a few bugs, but I had no difficulty ordering at the counter. My take out was in my hands in about 10-15 minutes and they were pretty busy. Thank you for opening in St Albans!! read more

We saw a sign in the window that said TACOS TODAY so we wandered into this new place and had the fun of being the very first customers in their soft opening. Greeted warming and given attentive service, the two dishes that they offered were carnitas and chicken tacos with sweet onions and cilantro on a homemade corn tortilla and accompanied by a tomatillo salsa. Both versions were fresh and tasty. We were also given a little bonus, I think that they were called "Sopes" - the same nice tortilla toasted in a pan with cheese on and sour cream on top, like a quesadilla, but simpler. This preview meal was very good and gives me every expectation that when Los Jefes officially opens it's going to be a new local favorite. read more

I ordered on the phone and it was a bit chaotic when I was trying to order. The young lady told me the food would be ready in five minutes. Twenty minutes later it was just finishing up when I arrived. The service was pleasant. We order pollo tacos, tostadas and flautas. Everything was tasty and fresh but could use a little more seasoning in the pollo. Overall worth a try and will try again, as that they are a new place and still working things out. read more

Probably my favorite take out tacos in Vermont. Simple menu and no fuss dishes. I've only had take out so not sure of the dine in experience. read more

Los Jefes - two containers of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

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Online ordering was easy & my order was ready right on time. I got elote, tostadas, and a side of rice. I had ordered extra sides of cheese & guacamole, which was missing. The food all tasted good, but a bit bland. I added some sazon at home and it was delicious. read more

Consider finding the most authentic food. I can't think of any restaurant besides Los Jefes that brings actual Mexican cuisine to life, unlike my fellow unaccustomed American fellows who have no idea what actual Mexican food is like. Simply put, the food is delicious. When ordering, you can customize your dish in any way you want, but note when you need any extra condiments, you must ask for them. The service is great. If you are traveling to Vermont, this is the place to go! read more

Great food, service, hours. Having lived in Mexico City my husband and I love this little restaurant. We consider it a St. Albans gem. I was very disheartened to find the restaurant was no longer there but that was short-lived after learning they're moving to another St. Albans area! Can't wait till they open.... read more

The most authentic Mexican food I've had in Vermont! Good Mexican food was seriously lacking in St. Albans and I'm so exited that we have this fantastic restaurant now. It's family owned and operated which is great to see, and the food is fantastic. My mom and I went for lunch on a Saturday around 1 and the restaurant was packed. There was thankfully one table available so we were able to grab that. While we were there, it looked like several people stopped in to pick up takeout as well. I had the choice of any 3 tacos and got the Birria, Pollo, and Al Pastor. All three were delicious. My mom had the Flautas which she said were amazing. We shared chips and salsa which is free if you dine in. The servings were generous and we were both full after our lunch. We will definitely be going back, this is already my top choice for lunch in St. Albans! The service was good as well, there was a bit of a wait because I don't think the wait staff knew we had been seated, but we weren't in a rush. As soon as someone noticed, we were helped. The only things I was left wanting from Los Jefes was queso! I know not all Mexican restaurants offer it but I would love to see it added to the menu as they get more established. I definitely recommend that anyone in the area stop in and try this fantastic new restaurant! read more

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lotta gringos on here complaining for no reason. ;-] the food is delicious and the fact it's family/chef-owned and operated makes it even better. obviously "authentic" mexican food varies depending on where you are in mexico, but this is definitely real and worth your time! (unless you're into the tex mex heavy on the deep fried toxic oil type "mexican" "food" - cuz this ain't that.) los jefes is beautiful addition to the community, with a solid and reasonably priced menu. literally everything is good. so glad they are here!!! read more

The food here is great. The tacos are especially tasty! They also have good salsa. I recommend Los Jefes for the tacos.

As a south westerner, the food was pleasant. I got the enchiladas, chips and salsa, tacos, and quesadillas. Although the salsa did not have much spice or flavor, the service was delightful. It also Took a little long for us to get our food. but I was extremely happy to see how fresh the ingredients were. The portions provided were on the smaller side. The enchiladas were very flavorful and had a decent amount of spice. The tacos were fresh and flavorful as well, although they did not have as much spice as expected. The quesadillas were very different. There was barely cheese, and instead mostly chicken. overall, the meal was not as expected, but decent Mexican food. read more

My second post on this restaurant. I went back again the next day and the food was so delicious! I thought I was in California again! So far have tried 5 different menu items and they were delectable read more

Loved it! My wife and I loved visiting the taco trucks of Long Wharf Drive when we were down in New Haven, CT, and this is as close to that as we've ever gotten. 5/5, elotes to die for, will be back soon and often! read more

We thought it was ok. I like that they make their own tortilla but otherwise both entrees we tried were dry and flavorless.

worst mexican food i've had. it's all over in there. my food was dry and flavorless. honestly cardboard would taste better than there food. the owners are rude read more