Appetizers (Starters)
Jalapeno Poppers (5)
$6.99
Breaded jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese.
Nachos
$13.99
Two nacho chips to choose from.
Mini-Taquitos Dorados
$9.49
Mini deep-fried rolled taquitos. Corn tortillas filled with your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, or shredded pork, served with guacamole and sour cream.
Ceviche
$10.99
Lime marinated red snapper with pico de gallo relish and topped with avocado slices.
"El Jefe" Sampler
12.99
Here is your perfect combination of fried mozzarella sticks, mini-cheese quesadilla wedges, jalapeno poppers, mini fried taquitos and a skewer of seasoned grilled shrimp. No substitutions.
$Dips (Starters)
"el jefe" offers a variety of dips to spice up any tortilla.Mexi-Dip Sampler
$12.99
Pick 3 of the following el jefe's Mexican dips.
Pineapple Pico
$5.99
Sweet and savory. A combination of our salsa pico de gallo relish: chopped onions, diced tomatoes, cilantroand jalapenos with sweet pineapple chunks.
Fresh Guacamole
$3.49
Homemade fresh daily! Avocado chunks mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantroand lite jalapenos.
Salsa Pico de Gallo
$5.49
A spicy hot relish! A combination of onions, diced tomatoes, cilantroand jalapenos.
Seafood Queso Blanco
$9.49
Warm seafood Mexican cheese dip. White melted cheese blended with mouth-watering lump crabmeat, diced shrimp and seafood seasonings.
Queso Fundido con Chorizo
7.49
Chopped Mexican sausage with white melted cheese dip.
$Fresh Salads (Starters)
Steak Salad
$11.99
Citrus-pepper marinated chicken breast or steak served over lettuce with cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, carrotsand your choice of dressing.
Taco Salad
$12.99
A taco salad shell filled with refried beans, lettuce and diced tomatoes garnished with guacamole, sour cream and Mexican shredded cheese.
Rancho Salad
$11.99
Mixed greens, diced tomatoes, onions, Mexican queso fresco, avocado chunks finished with creamy chipotle ranch dressing and crunchy tortilla strips.
Grilled Chicken Salad
$10.99
Citrus-pepper marinated chicken breast or steak served over lettuce with cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, carrotsand your choice of dressing.
Shrimp Taco Salad
13.99
Grilled shrimp sauteed with bell peppers and onions served on a tortilla shell over a bed of lettuce, refried beans garnished with diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour creamand Mexican shredded cheese.
$Homemade Soups & Caldos (Starters)
"el jefe" offers a variety of dips to spice up any tortilla.Caldo de Mariscos
$15.99
Caldo de Camaron
14.99
Shrimp soup with fresh vegetables, Mexican spices in a spicy broth topped with avocado slices, served with tortillas or bread. Served in a large bowl (one size only).
$Items Worth Indulging On
Customers can't get enough of these dishes, we think you'll love them tooFajitas Mixtas
$17.49
Mixed char-grilled chicken and steak fajita slices.
Molcajete Estilo ''''El Jefe''''
$19.99
A house specialty! Grilled chicken, steak and Mexican sausage dipped in hot-ranchera sauce topped with scallions, a roasted jalapeno pepper and Mexican queso fresco.
El Jefe Style Fajitas
$18.49
Our most popular combination of grilled chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas.
Seafood Molcajete
$19.99
A must try! Swordfish, shrimp, baby scallops, mussels, calamari and crab leg dipped in our special mild tomato based sauce (recommended) garnished with scallions and a roasted jalapeno pepper.
Pick 4 Meat Tacos
$17.48
Served with no rice or no refried beans.
Parrillada D'carnes El Jefe
25.98
Selected grill items on a platter! A combination of our seasoned steak, marinated grilled chickenand Mexican sausage link alongside grilled Mexican scallions, roasted jalapenos, Mexican queso fresco and grilled edible cactus leaf. No substitutions.
$El Jefe Specialties (Entrees)
Pick 4 Combo (Create Your Own- El Jefe Combo Dinner)
$17.99
This plate is up to you! Combo entree served with rice, beans and salad and your choice of shredded or grilled meat. Vegetarian choices are: mushrooms, beans or cheese fillings. No substitutions.
Steak a la Mexicana
$17.99
Grilled flank steak alongside 1 cheese enchilada, pico de gallo, grilled scallions, roasted jalapenos and refried beans, served with corn or flour tortillas. No substitutions.
Seafood Molcajete
$19.99
A must try! Swordfish, shrimp, baby scallops, mussels, calamari and crab leg dipped in our special mild tomato based sauce (recommended) garnished with scallions and a roasted jalapeno pepper.
Vegetarian Molcajete
$16.99
Portobello mushrooms and edible Mexican cactus leaves char-grilled with onions, tomatoes, zucchiniand peppers in our special tomato based sauce topped with scallions, a roasted jalapeno pepper and Mexican queso fresco.
Burrito "El Jefe" con Camarones
$16.99
Fajita style burrito with onions, bell peppers, tomatoesand shrimp, covered in melted white cheeseand tomato sauce, garnished with pineapple pico de gallo and served with rice and salad on the side.
Molcajete Estilo "El Jefe"
$19.99
A house specialty! Grilled chicken, steak and Mexican sausage dipped in hot-ranchera sauce topped with scallions, a roasted jalapeno pepper and Mexican queso fresco.
Pick 3 Combo (Create Your Own- El Jefe Combo Dinner)
15.99
This plate is up to you! Combo entree served with rice, beans and salad and your choice of shredded or grilled meat. Vegetarian choices are: mushrooms, beans or cheese fillings. No substitutions.
$Sizzling Fajitas (Entrees)
Fajitas are grilled and sauteed with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice, refried beans and warm corn or flour tortillas. Accompanied with shredded cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream.Fajitas Mixtas
$17.49
Mixed char-grilled chicken and steak fajita slices.
Fajitas Vegetarianas
$14.99
No meat. Veggie fajitas with grilled mushrooms and seasoned vegetables: onions, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots and zucchini.
Fajitas de Carne
$16.99
Sliced seasoned and char-grilled steak fajitas.
Fajitas de Camaron
$17.99
Seasoned and grilled shrimp fajitas.
Fajitas de Pollo
$15.99
Char-grilled chicken fajitas.
El Jefe Style Fajitas
18.49
Our most popular combination of grilled chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas.
$From The Grill (Entrees)
From the grill entrees are served with rice, refried beans, cactus salad, warm corn or flour tortillas and handmade tamalito. (no substitutions).Parrillada D'carnes El Jefe
$25.98
Selected grill items on a platter! A combination of our seasoned steak, marinated grilled chickenand Mexican sausage link alongside grilled Mexican scallions, roasted jalapenos, Mexican queso fresco and grilled edible cactus leaf. No substitutions.
Platillo al Pastor
$15.99
Marinated and grilled pork meat in a special seasoned sauce with pineapple slices.
Pollo Asado
$14.99
Marinated and grilled boneless chicken breast.
Carne Asada
15.99
Seasoned and grilled flank steak.
$Mexican Favorites (Entrees)
Vegetarian Chimichangas
$14.99
Shrimp Chimichangas
$16.99
Cuatro Crispy Flautas (4)
$14.49
Chicken Flautas Ahogadas (4)
$14.99
Chiles Rellenos
$15.99
Two roasted Chile poblano peppers stuffed with Mexican queso fresco lightly battered and cooked, topped with red-mild sauce and served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
Classic Chimichangas
16.99
$Seafood Mexican Style (Entrees)
Seafood entrees are served with rice, homemade potatoes, salad, and your choice of warm corn or flour tortillas. (no substitutions).Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
$16.99
Seasoned shrimp sauteed on white wine and garlic sauce.
Pescado Frito
$15.99
Whole deep-fried tilapia fish served with pico de gallo relish on the side.
Filete Cancun El Jefe Style
$17.99
Boneless tilapia baked to a golden brown topped with shrimp in our special garlic-spicy sauce garnish with pico de gallo relish.
Camarones a la Diabla
16.99
Spicy-deviled shrimp! Seasoned shrimp covered with our red-spicy tomato chipotle sauce.
$Enchiladas (Entrees)
Enchiladas are served with rice and refried beans.Enchiladas con Cangrego (3)
$15.99
3 enchiladas filled with jumbo lump crabmeat covered in pink chipotle enchilada sauce and topped with pico de gallo relish.
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes (4)
$14.99
Shredded chicken enchiladas covered in mild verde tomatillo sauce, topped with jack cheese, roasted poblano rajas and corn salsa, finished off with sour cream.
Chipotle Seafood Enchiladas (3)
$16.49
Diced shrimp, scallops and crabmeat on top of 3 queso fresco enchiladas covered in homemade chipotle cream sauce, garnished with cilantro and sour cream.
Chicken Enchiladas Poblanas (4)
$14.99
Shredded chicken enchiladas covered in our special homemade mole sauce, topped with crumble queso fresco, onionsand finished off with sour cream and sesame seeds.
Enchiladas Mixtas (4)
14.99
Smothered in your favorite -el jefe style- mild enchilada sauce; and garnished with jack cheese and sour cream.
$Tacos (Mexican Antojitos)
Tacos de Pescado (3)
$14.99
Grilled tilapia fillet in a soft flour tortilla smothered in a chipotle mayonnaise sauce topped with cabbage-cilantro slaw and avocado wedges, served with rice or beans on the side.
Pick 3 Meat Tacos
$13.49
Served with rice or refried beans.
Tacos de Camaron (3)
14.99
Grilled shrimp and onions sauteed in a tequila-jalapeno sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and topped with pico de gallo relish and avocado wedges, served with rice or beans on the side.
$Quesadillas (Mexican Antojitos)
A lightly toasted giant flour tortilla folded in half. Served with lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side. A lightly toasted giant flour tortilla folded in half. Served with lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.Quesadilla de Carne
$14.48
A meat quesadilla filled with cheese.
Quesadilla Vegetariana
$11.99
Veggie quesadilla filled with cheese, white mushrooms, onions, green peppers and zucchini.
Quesadilla de Camaron
13.99
Shrimp quesadilla fajita style filled with cheese, grilled onions and bell peppers.
$Tortas (Mexican Antojitos)
Delicious, hearty Mexican sandwiches in a toasted bolillo roll.Torta de Carne
9.49
In a toasted bolillo roll smothered in mayonnaise topped with lettuce, onions, potatoes and carrots, avocado wedges and (with or without) hot ranchera sauce.
$Burritos (Mexican Antojitos)
A flour tortilla wrapped and stuffed.Burrito Ranchero
$14.99
A stuffed burrito with rice, refried beans, chopped Mexican sausage, roasted chicken, steak, onionsand jalapenos. Covered with hot-ranchera sauce and garnished with lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Burrito Vegetariano
$9.99
No meat. Veggie burrito with white mushrooms and seasoned vegetables: zucchini, bell peppers, onions, carrots.
Burrito Mexicano
10.99
Burrito filled with lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, rice, refried beans.
$Tostadas (Mexican Antojitos)
A flat corn tortilla fried to a crispy.Tostada de Ceviche (1)
$6.99
One lime marinated red snapper ceviche tostada with onions, diced tomatoes and fresh jalapenos, garnished with avocado slices.
Tostada de Camaron (1)
$6.99
One shrimp tostada mixed with onions, diced tomatoes, fresh jalapenos marinated in lime juice and topped with avocado wedges.
Tostadas de Frijoles (2)
$8.99
No meat. Refried beans tostadas topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots, sour cream and crumbled queso fresco.
Tostadas de Carne (2)
9.99
Two shredded chicken and refried beans tostadas topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots, sour cream and crumbled queso fresco.
$On The Side
Fresh Jalapeno
$1.99
Your choice: roasted, pickled or slice peppers.
Refried Beans
$2.49
French Fries
$2.49
Green Sauce
$0.99
Mexican Queso Fresco
$2.99
Hot-Ranchera Red Sauce
$0.99
Homemade Fries
$2.49
Sour Cream
$0.99
Corn Tortillas
$1.39
Hot-Ranchera Green Sauce
$0.99
Avocado Freshly-Sliced
$3.49
Fresh Salsa Sauce
$0.99
Small-Side Cactus Salad
$4.99
Edible cactus leaf salad mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantroand jalapenos.
Fried Scallions
$2.99
Small-Side Salad
$3.99
Lettuce and diced tomatoes garnished with sour cream.
Mexican Rice
$2.49
Order of Fresh Lime
$0.99
Flour Tortillas
$1.39
Mole Sauce
$0.99
Red Sauce
$0.99
Mexican Shredded Cheese
$1.99
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