AMAZING tacos! I ordered the birria tacos and 1 chorizo taco. I was surprised potatoes were in the chorizo taco but wow. The taco was amazing, my fav. The birria tacos had a bit of a kick for my liking but they tasted very good.
Jay
Ordered catering through them for a family together. Pickup was easy, and all utensils, serving supplies, and chafing dishes/fuel were included. Price was very reasonable and owner/employees were super nice. Multiple options to choose from; we went with the two tacos per person which came with three types of taco vessels (corn, flour, hard tortillas), 12 massive tubs of sides( of your choice), andtwo big containers of meat. We also got platter of rice, beans, and chips and queso and still working through the leftovers three days later. Food was phenomenal: meat was tender, good spice, and very bright and vibrant colors and flavors to everything. Guajillo salsa was one of the best options. Highly recommend this place; would definitely order from again.
Nichole Carnevale
I am ruined on tacos forever. El Jefe has the best hands down. Every bite is pure delight. I am so excited they are open for breakfast now. If you have not experienced their menu, you are really missing out.
Nandik Patel
Hole in the wall but amazing taste. Have never been disappointed. Will upload a pic next time I get something from here.
Mario Fernandez
The Carnitas and Pork Belly tacos were fantastic!! The best I've had! We also got an order of fresh Guacamole and it came with these fantastic homemade tortilla chips! Heaven.
Juan Gomez
I didn’t know what to expect when ordering. I was pleasantly surprised on how delicious and flavorful theses tacos were. They are a great size and and very filling. I’ll definitely be back!!
Valentina Ferla
Everything was delicious and had so much flavor. The Mexican bahn mi sandwich is a must try.
Ed Jen
Catering kitchen that puts the Mexican talents of its team to really good use. We stopped by and found they had Birria tacos, which have become hugely popular in my hometown. Yum! Keep cranking it out!
Louis Pouler
First time eating here.We ordered 2 Cuban sandwiches and they made a off menu cheese quesadilla for my 4 year old. The Cuban sandwiches were phenomenal, honestly you have to travel to FL to find one as good and they xame with a mountain of perfectly cooked fries. My daughter's Quesadilla was cooked equally perfect, with a generous amount of cheese without being overkill.After our first impression we will 100% definitely be returning.
Theresita Eltz
Absolutely mouth wateringly delicious! Even my 5 & 7 yrs love this spot! Be warned, this good is authentic and they love spice!
These are tacos worth driving to!!! They are huge, creative, modern tacos that taste incredibly flavorful and fresh. I cannot recommend the short rib ($5.50) and crispy shrimp ($6.50) tacos enough, and I can only image every single option will be just as amazing and I can't wait to return to find out for myself. While expensive, they are absolutely worth their cost. The shrimp were plentiful, large, and lightly battered and paired with a generous amount of guac and refreshing slaw. The short ribs were so so juicy/flavorful and the spicy slaw was SPICY--I think it was topped with sliced habanero which really hit me sideways haha the two tacos I got worked well together. Both were on thick, homemade corn tortillas that were insanely delicious and held the generous ingredients without break or leaking.Came for takeout about 30 minutes before close and was surprised there weren't any tables to sit at, seemed to be just a big kitchen with a pickup table. It was also hard to locate from outside and could use better signage. As a large order came in before I arrived, I had to wait 20 minutes for mine to be made so perhaps call ahead for the best ordering experience. I came to use my RI Food Fight Taco Passport, and after visiting about 15 local taco shops, El Jefe was without a doubt the best in Rhode Island hands down so do yourself a favor and give them a try.
Kenny Castaneda
Was not expecting that, the food was excellent an huge portions couldnt finish my meal best taco spot i ever ate from wish i left a better tip only thing was the waite but they were super busy an it was a fri night def coming back
Brandon L
Discovered on RI FOOD FIGHTS Taco MANIA!Seems to be takeout only. Huge kitchen and generously sized menu. Lots of taco options.Tacos are piled high with fresh ingredients and delicious seasoned meats. We got Barbacoa and Grilled Chicken. Both super tender and bursting with flavor.Believe they also make their own tortillas, which are perfectly tender.
Christina
Delicious food, pleasant service, I dream about their quesabirria tacos!! Would highly recommend as everything tastes fresh and well thought out. I was a little scared of the prices at first but everything is absolutely worth the price and more!
victoria hobgood
My wife and I stopped in because El Jefe was on our Food Fight passport - we were already kind of full because it was our third stop (I feel like this is an important detail). We walked in with no expectations and remained in that state (the inside is very unassuming) until we opened our takeaway boxes. Y'all. This place is the TRUTH. We lived in San Diego and this rivals even the best of SD tacos. We had the short rib and the barbacoa and they were to die for. I often complain about New England's lack of creativity and freshness when it comes to food but I was blown away. The food was bright, fresh, and flavorful. We live in Newport, but I would (and will) HAPPILY drive up here again to explore more of the menu. I was already full but I couldn't put down the tacos. Interestingly enough, I saw a bad review about the tortillas - we found that they were soft, sturdy (IMPORTANT!), and fresh. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
AMAZING tacos! I ordered the birria tacos and 1 chorizo taco. I was surprised potatoes were in the chorizo taco but wow. The taco was amazing, my fav. The birria tacos had a bit of a kick for my liking but they tasted very good.
Ordered catering through them for a family together. Pickup was easy, and all utensils, serving supplies, and chafing dishes/fuel were included. Price was very reasonable and owner/employees were super nice. Multiple options to choose from; we went with the two tacos per person which came with three types of taco vessels (corn, flour, hard tortillas), 12 massive tubs of sides( of your choice), andtwo big containers of meat. We also got platter of rice, beans, and chips and queso and still working through the leftovers three days later. Food was phenomenal: meat was tender, good spice, and very bright and vibrant colors and flavors to everything. Guajillo salsa was one of the best options. Highly recommend this place; would definitely order from again.
I am ruined on tacos forever. El Jefe has the best hands down. Every bite is pure delight. I am so excited they are open for breakfast now. If you have not experienced their menu, you are really missing out.
Hole in the wall but amazing taste. Have never been disappointed. Will upload a pic next time I get something from here.
The Carnitas and Pork Belly tacos were fantastic!! The best I've had! We also got an order of fresh Guacamole and it came with these fantastic homemade tortilla chips! Heaven.
I didn’t know what to expect when ordering. I was pleasantly surprised on how delicious and flavorful theses tacos were. They are a great size and and very filling. I’ll definitely be back!!
Everything was delicious and had so much flavor. The Mexican bahn mi sandwich is a must try.
Catering kitchen that puts the Mexican talents of its team to really good use. We stopped by and found they had Birria tacos, which have become hugely popular in my hometown. Yum! Keep cranking it out!
First time eating here.We ordered 2 Cuban sandwiches and they made a off menu cheese quesadilla for my 4 year old. The Cuban sandwiches were phenomenal, honestly you have to travel to FL to find one as good and they xame with a mountain of perfectly cooked fries. My daughter's Quesadilla was cooked equally perfect, with a generous amount of cheese without being overkill.After our first impression we will 100% definitely be returning.
Absolutely mouth wateringly delicious! Even my 5 & 7 yrs love this spot! Be warned, this good is authentic and they love spice!
Restaurantji Recommends
These are tacos worth driving to!!! They are huge, creative, modern tacos that taste incredibly flavorful and fresh. I cannot recommend the short rib ($5.50) and crispy shrimp ($6.50) tacos enough, and I can only image every single option will be just as amazing and I can't wait to return to find out for myself. While expensive, they are absolutely worth their cost. The shrimp were plentiful, large, and lightly battered and paired with a generous amount of guac and refreshing slaw. The short ribs were so so juicy/flavorful and the spicy slaw was SPICY--I think it was topped with sliced habanero which really hit me sideways haha the two tacos I got worked well together. Both were on thick, homemade corn tortillas that were insanely delicious and held the generous ingredients without break or leaking.Came for takeout about 30 minutes before close and was surprised there weren't any tables to sit at, seemed to be just a big kitchen with a pickup table. It was also hard to locate from outside and could use better signage. As a large order came in before I arrived, I had to wait 20 minutes for mine to be made so perhaps call ahead for the best ordering experience. I came to use my RI Food Fight Taco Passport, and after visiting about 15 local taco shops, El Jefe was without a doubt the best in Rhode Island hands down so do yourself a favor and give them a try.
Was not expecting that, the food was excellent an huge portions couldnt finish my meal best taco spot i ever ate from wish i left a better tip only thing was the waite but they were super busy an it was a fri night def coming back
Discovered on RI FOOD FIGHTS Taco MANIA!Seems to be takeout only. Huge kitchen and generously sized menu. Lots of taco options.Tacos are piled high with fresh ingredients and delicious seasoned meats. We got Barbacoa and Grilled Chicken. Both super tender and bursting with flavor.Believe they also make their own tortillas, which are perfectly tender.
Delicious food, pleasant service, I dream about their quesabirria tacos!! Would highly recommend as everything tastes fresh and well thought out. I was a little scared of the prices at first but everything is absolutely worth the price and more!
My wife and I stopped in because El Jefe was on our Food Fight passport - we were already kind of full because it was our third stop (I feel like this is an important detail). We walked in with no expectations and remained in that state (the inside is very unassuming) until we opened our takeaway boxes. Y'all. This place is the TRUTH. We lived in San Diego and this rivals even the best of SD tacos. We had the short rib and the barbacoa and they were to die for. I often complain about New England's lack of creativity and freshness when it comes to food but I was blown away. The food was bright, fresh, and flavorful. We live in Newport, but I would (and will) HAPPILY drive up here again to explore more of the menu. I was already full but I couldn't put down the tacos. Interestingly enough, I saw a bad review about the tortillas - we found that they were soft, sturdy (IMPORTANT!), and fresh. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
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