El Jefe Desert Cantina

1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
(760) 323-1711

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Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Happy Hour Margarita
Chorizo Quesadillas
Carne Asada Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Baja Fish Tacos
Short Rib Tacos
Avocado Toast

Menu

Antojitos
Guacamole
Avocado, lime, serrano, onions, cilantro and tortilla chips. Topped with queso fresco.
El Jefe Nachos
Tortilla chips, mixed queso, black beans, pico de gallo, pickled serranos, radishes, arbol chile sauce, crema, cilantro.
Roasted Salsa
House-made charred tomato salsa and tortilla chips.
Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Shrimp, shaved red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled serrano, crispy tortilla.
Shishito Peppers
Shishitos, chipotle sauce, cilantro, toasted sesame.

Ensaladas
Black Quinoa Salad
Black Beans, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Avocado, Shaved Red Onions, Pickled Fresno, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Green Salad
Mixed greens, seasonal radishes, cucumber, guava vinaigrette.
Wedge Salad
Tomatoes, cotija cheese, red onions, jalapeño ranch.

Tortas
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cabbage, house pickles, jalapeno ranch, arbol sauce, brioche bun.
El Jefe Burger
Wagyu blend patty, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli, brioche bun.
Saguaro Grilled Cheese
White cheddar, tomato, 9 grain bread.
Black Bean & Quinoa Wrap
Black beans, quinoa, avocado, cucumber, pickle mixto.

Tacos y Mas
Short Rib Tacos
Beef short rib, pecans, habanero sauce, watercress.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chicken tinga, queso fresco, sour cream, pickled red onion, micro cilantro. Comes with 3 tacos.
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Cochinita pork, pineapple, chipotle mayo, pickled red onion, micro cilantro. Comes with 3 tacos.
Baja Fish Taco
Beer battered Mahi, chipotle remoulade, cabbage, pico de gallo. Comes with 3 tacos.
Vegetarian Quesadilla
Queso mixto, onions, red & green bell pepper, white mushrooms, chipotle aioli, micro cilantro, whole wheat tortilla.
Shrimp Tacos
Spanish Chorizo, Avocado Crema, Radishes, Arbol Sauce
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
Chihuahua cheese, chipotle remoulade, whole wheat tortilla.
Vegan Potato Flautas
Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Arbol Chile Sauce.
Vegan Hongos Tacos
Mushrooms, huitlacoche aioli, scallions, crispy shallots. Comes with 3 tacos.

Sides
House Fries
Chipotle remoulade or jalapeño ranch.
Vegan Black Beans
Chili Lime Pineapple
Skirt Steak
Salmon
Chicken Breast
Organic Mexican Brown Rice
House-Made Corn Tortillas
Shrimp

No Alcoholico
Jarritos
Strawberry, Mandarin, or Grapefruit
Ginger Beer

Cafe
Chai Latte
Cold Brew
Tazo Tea
Jade Cloud (Green Tea), Jasmine (Green Tea), Chamomile Medley (Caffeine Free), Peppermint (Caffeine Free), Earl Grey (Black Tea), English Breakfast (Black Tea) PLEASE SPECIFY HOT OR ICED.
Espresso
Double Espresso
Drip Coffee

Dessert
Tiramisu Dessert

Dessert
Tiramisu Dessert

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Recent Reviews

We love this little place, it's a restaurant tucked inside of The Saguaro Hotel. On Tuesday and Thursday they have Taco Tuesday: $5 tacos - that are really good! Come before 6PM for the Happy Hour menu and try some of those wonderful treats like the Mexican Corn or the Nachos. Service is usually quite good with servers who take the time to get to know you (if the place is not packed).
January 2026
It must have been meet your friends for party night at El Jefe when we dined. My review is probably not a fair reflection on day to day service, but the intense noise was pretty overwhelming.
October 2025
We used to go for taco Tuesday but haven't been in a while. So this was a group of eight people who get together four new restaurant or different restaurant every month and the service was excellent. The food was excellent. The prices were reasonable. Just a really good time and we'll be doing it again
October 2025

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El Jefe Desert Cantina

1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 323-1711