El Jefe’s Taqueria – Harvard Square Menu – Cambridge, MA

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Cambridge, MA

We’ve freed the Guac! For fresh authentic Mexican food without all the annoying additional charges come try El Jefe’s – where extras aren’t extra – even the guac. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late nite till 4am! Dine in, pick up, or delivery!
Always fresh, always the finest ingredients. Burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, soups and salads – El Jefe’s has it all. Choose from grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, pork, chorizo, fried tilapia, spicy ground beef or grilled veggies. All for one price.

Want breakfast? Best Huevos Rancheros in town – or you can get an all American breakfast of French toast, eggs, home fries, toast and bacon or home made sausage patties. For those in a hurry, grab a breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich to go!

Assembled-to-order tacos, burritos & other Mexican eats with loads of toppings & spicy sauces. Based on 769 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square 02138

Address:
14 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: (617) 945-1986

Website: http://www.eljefestaqueria.com/

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
8 AM–4 AM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 8 AM–4 AM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 AM
Thursday 8 AM–4 AM
Friday 8 AM–4 AM
Saturday 8 AM–4 AM
Sunday 8 AM–4 AM

Menu

ONLINE MENU (PICK-UP)
Chimichangas
2-8 inch Deep fried ground beef, corn and cheese burrito (seasoned to perfection).
“Add rice and beans for $2”
$7.25
Chips (Plain)
Corn Tortilla chips
$2.75
Chips & Guacamole
Corn Tortilla chips + house made Guacamole
$5.50
Chips & Queso
Corn Tortilla chips + house made “Queso” sauce.
$5.00
Chips & Salsa
Corn Tortilla chips + famous El Jefe’s Salsa.
$4.00
Nachos (Meat+Jalapenos+Pico+Sour Cream)
Corn Tortilla chips with queso + protein of your choice + jalapenos + pico de galo + sour cream
$9.00
Veggie Nachos (Veggie + Toppings Of Your Choice)
Corn Tortilla chips, with queso + protein of your choice +any of your favorite toppings
$9.75
SUPER Nachos (Meat + Toppings Of Your Choice)
Corn Tortilla chips, with queso + protein of your choice +any of your favorite toppings
$10.25
Sides $0.00
Cheese Only Quesadilla
12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese.
served with sour cream and salsa.
$6.00
Vegetarian Quesadilla
12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese + roast vegetables. Served with sour cream and salsa.
$9.75
Super Quesadilla
12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese + Protein choice + any hot toppings. Served with 2 sides.
$10.25
Rice & Beans Side
Mexican Rice –
Cilantro Lime Rice –
Black Beans –
Pinto Beans –
Refried Beans –
$3.75
Order Attention Required $0.00
Chili Nachos (Chili+Onions&Cilantro+Sour Cream) $9.00
MEXICAN STREET CORN
8OZ CUP OF CORN TOSSED WITH HOUSEMADE CREMA, MEXICAN SPICES AND COTIJA CHEESE.
$5.00
Mexican Bowl (O)
Choose a protein + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings.
$10.50
Fajita Bowl (Chicken+Steak+Shrimp)
Chicken + steak + shrimp + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side.
$12.75
Chicken Only Fajita Bowl
Chicken + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side.
$12.75
Steak Only Fajita Bowl
Steak + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side.
$12.75
Shrimp Only Fajita Bowl
Shrimp + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side.
$12.75
Burrito
12-inch tortilla burrito with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings.
$10.25
Flan $5.25
Churros 2 Each $5.50
NUTELA EMPANADA
TWO FYED EMPANADAS FILLED WITH NUTELA
$6.00
Taco Salad
Fried tortilla shell served with lettuce mix + one protein of your choice + pico de galo+ cheese +sour cream.
$9.00
Salad Bowl (No Shell)
Salad bowl served with lettuce mix + one protein of your choice +any cold toppings. (taco shell per request)
$9.75
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Served with flour chip Strips.
$6.50
3 Taco Set
Three tacos with double corn tortilla + protein choice + any hot toppings + any cold toppings.
$10.25
Meat Sides $0.00
Hot Sides $0.00
Cold Sides $0.00
Tortilla Sides $0.00
Sauce/Salsa Sides $0.00
Guacamole Side $3.25
Mango Habanero Side (Spicy) $3.25
Queso Sauce Side $3.25
ORDER ATTENTION REQUIRED $0.00
Fountain Sodas $2.75
Mexican Sodas (Bottle) $6.25
Fresh Orange Juice $4.50
Nantucket Necter Juice $3.25
Café Con Leche $2.75
Horchata $3.00
Bottle Water $2.25
Coffee $2.75
Jamaica Cold Tea $2.75
Hot Tea $2.75
Ice Coffee $2.75
ONLINE BREAKFAST (PICK-UP)
Mexican Breakfast
Two 8-inch burritos served with home fries, scramble eggs, choice of protein, rice, beans, and any cold toppings.
$8.50
Americano Breakfast
Two eggs any style+ choice of protein+ home fries and toast.
$8.50
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs on salsa verde + choice of protein + rice + beans + home fries and any cold toppings.
$8.95
Mexican Breakfast Bowl
Served with home fries, scramble eggs, choice of protein, rice, beans, and any cold toppings.
$8.95
French Toast Breakfast
4 pieces of French toast + home fries + choice of protein + butter and syrup.
$8.50
French Toast (Side)
4 pieces of French toast served with butter and syrup.
$5.50
Single Breakfast Burrito
One 8-inch burrito served with; rice+ beans+ protein choice + any cold toppings.
“Add home fries for $1”
$5.50
Breakfast Sandwich
Texas toast + one egg +choice of protein + cheese.
“Add home fries for $1”
$5.50
Fountain Sodas $2.50
Mexican Sodas (Bottle) $2.75
Fresh Orange Juice $4.50
Nantucket Necter Juice $3.00
Café Con Leche $2.50
Horchata $3.00
Bottle Water $2.25
Coffee $2.50
Jamaica Cold Tea $2.50
Hot Tea $2.50
Ice Coffee $2.50

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Reviews

Jea Kim
Always a reliable spot for satisfying Mexican bowls.

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Bruce Scott
A wonderful rooftop terrace, an expansive line buffet, and very friendly staff. Their prices for food and drinks are very reasonable given the location and nearby competitors.

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Wesley Simoni
Poor quality of service. In addition to the service being bad, the person who prepares your food does not attend to your request. I ordered a nacho with extra guacamole, and received only a free sample of guacamole and when I asked why so little and I had a rude answer. If you want good service, and better food, go to Chipotle.

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Brad Loncar
Just ok. Service wasn’t great. The best part by far is how they have a million different bottles of sauces you can use, many of which are quite hot.

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Paxx van Zadelhoff
Had a super tasty smoothie and my bowl was good as well, not amazing, but good. Thank you for a nice birthday dinner El Jefe’s!

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Adonis ElFakih
I called to ask if they have they have Mexican hot chocolate and the guy he told me that he. I made sure to call since I am doing a one hour drive to enjoy this traditional drink and called few other places and they said they didn’t have it. The guy confirmed it and we drove over and it was raining but we’re looking forward to it. When we arrived we ordered our food then when we went to order the drink the same guy who answered the phone said they didn’t have it. I said but I just spoke to you and you said you had it and he said sorry not no. He didn’t offer to make it or anything else. This is crazy it is on the menu they confirmed it on the phone but when I go to order it it is not there. Very disappointed and would not come back just because of the service and not caring or giving out the right information.

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Andrew Huang
Food: The quesadilla with carnitas was tasty. It’s cut into four pieces and made with shredded cheese which helps spread out the cheese, as opposed to whole slices.I liked that the quesadilla wasn’t as greasy as some other places, yet still very good. Two sides are included, your choice of salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. The red salsa wasn’t spicy at all to me; itwas a little watery. The guacamole is great and they give you a very good amount.

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Rubie Chase
Love the vegetarian options, so many ways to customize. Always ordered take out delivery but when i went to pick up i never knew how cool it looked in there. Nice atmospheric vibe.

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Sixx Roldan
Ordered the steak burrito. No exaggeration, every single piece of steak was biting into a clump of fat and tough connective tissue. I basically paid for a tortilla full of condiments. They get 2 stars because the flan was good. Never again with this place.

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Jonathan Goode
5 stars for being one of the very very few places open super late in Boston. The food is good, the staff is decent, the atmosphere is good. I wish more places had late hours.

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