El Jefe in San Clemente

El Jefe in San Clemente
4 / 5
50 reviews

106 E Escalones, San Clemente, CA 92672-3901, San Clemente

Overview

Cuisine
  • Mexican
  • Latin

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

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Review

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El Jefe
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Dale Noble
google
11.20.2024
5/5

Great food and zservice

El Jefe
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Tom Bokosky
google
10.26.2018
5/5

Daneliia is great

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Cathay Seabol
google
10.25.2018
3/5

Back in the day boy, oh boy did you get a generous amount of fish & chips but... now portions are 4 pcs or2 pcs but hey El Jeff is still good food

El Jefe
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Jon Robichaud
google
10.19.2018
4/5

Taco Tuesday is the best! Had the fish tacos. Both fried and grill. Both great. But go with the friend. Order without onions. 👍

El Jefe
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David Lang
google
08.25.2018
4/5

Food was very good and good service.

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Frank Ponce
google
08.18.2018
5/5

Grill fish tacos and a dos equis beer! Awesome family restaurant.

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Miguel Flores
google
08.15.2018
4/5

Clean restaurant, good size portion of food for the price and the waitress was helpful and friendly.

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Joe Escalante
google
06.02.2018
5/5

Food was great and service was nice..

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michael zavala
google
05.01.2018
5/5

Good place for mexican food highly recommended

El Jefe
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Guy DeHaan
google
04.17.2018
5/5

Any place that serves up tortas and supplies fresh lengua ......yeah, got my vote.....

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Ve Nus
google
04.11.2018
1/5

The food was very old and made me sick, don't recommend it..

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CHUCK TREECE
google
04.11.2018
5/5

Great place to eat and the folks here are the best..

El Jefe
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Misty Haumea
google
04.06.2018
5/5

Taco Tuesday is our family's favorite day! We also love their fish and chips.

El Jefe
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Blade Smith
google
03.27.2018
5/5

Great customer service, the owner is very personable and friendly. Lovely place to eat at love the fish n ships and shrimp n chips its perfect every time .

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Florencio Montanez
google
01.22.2018
5/5

The Place itself is a reminder of back home. Mama and papa shop owned. Food is original and authentic.

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Diana Elser
google
01.19.2018
5/5

What a bargain! Fresh tasty food; Dos Equis on tap!.

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Fabian Estrada
google
09.22.2017
5/5

The mojarra and shrimp enchiladas were great! Local and authentic Mexican food.

El Jefe
Nick
google
09.12.2017
2/5

Wait an hour in the line at la siesta before you step foot in this freakshow.

El Jefe
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James LaChappa
google
09.10.2017
5/5

Very good food with great owners and environment.

El Jefe
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Chris Reis
google
08.15.2017
4/5

Good food, large portions for the price.

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Mel Araya
google
08.05.2017
4/5

Food was pretty dang tootin good! Came here three times in two weeks when I first discovered it. Only once did I get exceptional service, the other two times the service was okay. No complaints, though. Will come back soon!

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Chuck Garber
google
07.04.2017
4/5

Good food, Great & Friendly Service I'll be back !!

El Jefe
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Julie Samala
google
06.22.2017
5/5

Awesome food, great service, great prices, quick and friendly service.

El Jefe
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Petra Parker
google
06.17.2017
5/5

The service, and food was great! Definitely coming back!

El Jefe
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Ignacio Lopez
google
06.09.2017
5/5

Exelent beef and I mean food

El Jefe
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John Anderson
google
05.12.2017
5/5

Great authentic So Cal Mexican grinds! Owner and staff are awesome and have everything priced reasonably. Gotta stop when near North Beach in San Clemente!

El Jefe
MLGDr.Phill
google
05.09.2017
5/5

Good burrito best place to visit if tourist

El Jefe
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Marshall Wright
google
04.15.2017
5/5

One of those lucky little places where you can go and get a cheap, tasty meal by going just off the beaten path. It's not fancy or luxurious, but there's a nice little eating area separate from the bar and the food was still solid.

El Jefe
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n f
google
03.10.2017
5/5

Great staff. Food was absolutely outstanding

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Doug Manatt
google
02.25.2017
5/5

I have eaten here several times. The food and drinks are great and the prices very reasonable. This weekend I had the taco and chili relleno, very delicious! I will be coming back soon.

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Richard Barton
google
01.23.2017
1/5

It was good before but my last visit was no good. Got the order wrong. She was rude about it and wouldn't make it right.

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Michael Meyer
google
11.24.2016
4/5

Nice old School Mexican family owned. Not fancy but good. Fish, shrimp & chips are good. low to moderate prices. Carnitas plate with 2 Modelo Negros around $30. Good deal

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Jeannette Wersinger
google
11.18.2016
5/5

E Jefe is always our first stop when artivibg for summer vacation. Fish and chps have never let us down in 15 years.

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Kristy Wallace
google
11.16.2016
5/5

Staff was niceBathroom was clean

El Jefe
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Aaron Shiah
google
09.10.2016
2/5

Clean. Friendly staff. Rice and beans were good. Carnitas and Al Pastor was not good.

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Blaine Decker
google
09.07.2016
5/5

By far the best Fish & Chips at any price. Much better than Fisherman's that costs more than double.Sounds completely crazy for a local Mexican restaurant but they are so good it's ridiculous.The best kept secret in San Clemente.

El Jefe
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Sonia D.
google
08.17.2016
4/5

Good fish and chip. Nice little cafe on the corner. The ladies working here are very friendly. I would definitely come back again.

El Jefe
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G K Joseph
google
08.13.2016
5/5

Value n quality

El Jefe
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Tal Nizani
google
08.09.2016
4/5

Best fish-n-chops in town. Yeah... At a Mexican restaurant. The place that used to be there, years ago, had great fish-n-chips and when El Jefe took over they kept the recipe on the menu.

El Jefe
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Mike N Gross
google
08.08.2016
5/5

Impressive prices for the quality and portions of food. Quirky but fun place just off the main strip in San Clemente.

El Jefe
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Cynthia Rivas
google
07.10.2016
5/5

Been coming here for years and bring groups. Fantastic prices and outstanding service. It truly is a hidden gem!

El Jefe
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Steve Delarosa
google
05.09.2016
5/5

The food is always awesome. Unfortunately the server ( a young girl that was probably new) took so long getting my drink I had to cancel order. I'll continue to eat here but next time I'll request a different server.

El Jefe
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Peter Franke
google
04.21.2016
3/5

I had the ribs... Pre cooked then reheated on smooth surface. 6 bones , sauce was very good.

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Ron Hascall
google
04.13.2016
5/5

El Jefe is a family-run Mexican restaurant free quilted by locals. They have good Fresh Mexican food and great service staff. The prices are very reasonable.

El Jefe
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Miguel Sanabria
google
03.26.2016
3/5

Good food and good service

El Jefe
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Rodger Clark
google
03.19.2016
4/5

Great food and service

El Jefe
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Todd Lipka
google
02.16.2016
1/5

They advertise fresh tea. They had a sign that said fresh fresh tea and it taste like tap water.How is the service? terrible the lady was Rude. Was the food how you ordered? no I got a shredded beef taco instead of a shrimp taco like I asked. Thank you for the read

El Jefe
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Jimmy Faucett
google
01.20.2016
5/5

The fish is to die for. We regularly go here and always have the fish.

El Jefe
K
google
01.18.2016
5/5

Best food in town, great taste and best service

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Howard Karjala
google
01.05.2016
1/5

Would not recommend this place

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