El Jefe - Leña y Mar

$$ • Mexican, Seafood, Bars

Hours:
1271 N Lake St, Aurora
(630) 340-3328

About El Jefe - Leña y Mar

El Jefe - Leña y Mar is a lively restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for happy hours. The decorations create a stylish ambiance that makes guests feel like they are in Latin America, with Latin music, cool lights, and attractive decor. The staff, especially the welcoming and attentive Axel, provides excellent service and explains the food well. The manager ensures a professional and pleasant dining experience. Customers praise the amazing food, which is beautifully presented and full of incredible flavors. The menu offers a great selection of vegetarian options, including flavorful cauliflower tacos, a vegan choice, and sides like black beans with yuca fries. Many guests describe their experience as unforgettable, with drinks and food described as world class, delicious, and beautifully presented. Overall, El Jefe - Leña y Mar combines vibrant vibes with delicious cuisine, making it a fantastic dining destination in Aurora, Chicago.

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El Jefe - Leña y Mar Reviews

4.5
657 ratings
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Food
4.7
Atmosphere
4.8
Service
4.7

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Food was authentic Mexican and very high quality. Drinks were delicious. Service was great! We would recommend them because this place decides for you what you will tip - in their case 20% (we were a party of TWO, not a party of 6 or more where it is more common to automatically charge gratuity) AND they impose a "restaurant surcharge", neither of which are clearly disclosed up front and there is no explanation what the surcharge is covering. If it weren't for these issues,...read full review

Great service which I sadly rare in Midland area!

Today (2/28) was the first time I had had a bad experience at El Jefe.

We had a group of 10 people, and equally took cash due to recent experiences by others regarding bill issues. And this is exactly that, but the disregard from the server we had, and the manager that handled it as well is what took me out. We had a bill for $805 dollars originally. We all kept track and figured it could not be right. We noticed that we were getting overcharged for margaritas. There are...read full review

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Hours

Monday 4 - 10PM
Tuesday 4 - 10PM
Wednesday 4 - 10PM
Thursday 4 - 10PM
Friday 4PM - 12AM
Saturday 12PM - 12AM
Sunday 11AM - 9PM
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