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El Jefe

4.9
4.9
692 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Our menu is inspired by the Mexican regions of Yucatán, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. We strive to respect the influences and traditions of these diverse cultures to bring you food that is uniquely El Jefe.

We believe in doing things the right way. Not because it’s trendy or cool, but because it’s right. We change our menu with the grow season, supporting our neighbors and the terroir of Colorado. We are not your average Mexican joint, rather a reflection of our environment and beliefs.

We hand make our tortillas every day. All of our pork comes from one whole hog. Our chefs breakdown the whole animal, for chorizo, appetizers, stocks, soups, and entrees. Nothing is wasted. We do this out of respect for the animal and for the people who raised them for us. Anything we can produce in our kitchen is done by us, with love. No frills, just good food.

We do an amazing brunch on the weekends, and by default or menu is nearly 100% gluten free.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eusebio Silvario

What 692 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Neighborhood gem

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mexican

  • Denver

    Best Overall

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Good for groups

  • Denver

    Neighborhood gem

  • Denver

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Jefe is a vibrant, neighborhood gem with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic flavors" from Yucatán and Oaxaca, with standout dishes like mole enchiladas, birria ramen, and crab nachos. The festive atmosphere, "friendly staff," and "delicious cocktails" make it a favorite for brunch and dinner alike.

692 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch spot. Bottomless mimosas is always a plus.

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  2. Kevin

    Denver37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third time at El Jefe for brunch and we were NOT disappointed. Quality food and excellent beverage options. Atmosphere is perfect for groups, small or large.

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  3. Alejandro VIP

    Denver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For Valentine’s Day I was delighted they didn’t have a prix fixed menu. Good food

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  4. fareed

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New & excellent experience for us, especially on Valentine’s Day

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  5. Kerry

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing service! We were seated immediately and served so quickly.

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  6. Gina

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lowkey, nice vibe, food good… not extraordinary, but decent value and fine. Would go again.

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  7. Molly

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently awesome with the best servers ever! Everything was perfect. This has become our go-to spot for casual Mexican in Denver.

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  8. Lucinda

    Denver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious with friendly and great service. They were out of a few favorites on a Thursday night early, however.

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  9. Victoria

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great restaurant, easy to get a seat but super high end food. great service too, and awesome drinks! what a find!

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  10. Kristi

    Salt Lake City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!! Some of the best Mexican I’ve had in CO. Love the mole!!

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FAQs

El Jefe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 389-7615.

El Jefe is rated 4.9 stars by 692 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for El Jefe

2450 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80211-1508

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eusebio Silvario
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