El Jefe's Taqueria – Mexican
This high-energy taqueria pulses with life, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of sizzling fajitas and the rhythmic crunch of fresh chips being tossed in salt. Diners craft their own culinary adventures, piling vibrant salsas and tender meats into overstuffed burritos or crisp taco shells for a meal that feels both deeply personal and authentically bold.
14, Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 +16179451986 https://www.eljefestaqueria.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Menu
Tacos, Burritos & Bowls
- 3 Tacos - $11.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Single Taco - $4.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - $11.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl - $11.45: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Bowl - $13.95: 3 proteins, fajita veggies, hot or cold sides, 3 tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $6.95: Chicken, broth, tortilla strips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Chili - $6.95: Beef, pork, black beans, kidney beans, Mexican spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $9.95: Protein, lettuce, pico, cheese, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Salad Bowl - $11.45: Protein, cold toppings, optional taco shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Accompaniments
- Chips (plain) - $3.25: Corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa - $4.45: Chips with choice of salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Queso - $5.45: Chips with cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Guacamole - $5.95: Chips with fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Cup - $5.25: Corn with traditional toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $9.95: Spicy ground beef, queso, jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Nachos - $9.95: Roasted veggies, queso, jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Nachos - $11.25: Protein, cold toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichangas - $7.95: Two 8 inch fried burritos: spicy ground beef, corn, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Chimichangas - $11.25: Two 8 inch fried burritos: spicy ground beef, corn, cheese, side of rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $6.45: Cheese, sour cream, one salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Quesadilla - $9.95: Roasted or fajita veggies, cheese, sour cream, one salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Quesadilla - $11.25: Protein, hot toppings, sour cream, salsa or guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Mexican Breakfast Burrito - $9.75: Two 8 inch burritos, scrambled egg, breakfast protein, rice, beans, cold toppings, side of home fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- American Breakfast - $9.75: 2 eggs any style, toast, home fries, breakfast protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $10.5: 2 eggs any style, salsa, home fries, breakfast protein, rice, beans, cold toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Breakfast Bowl - $10.5: Breakfast protein, scrambled egg, home fries, rice, beans, cold toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast Breakfast - $9.95: Four pieces, syrup, breakfast protein, home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side of French Toast - $5.5: Four pieces and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Single Breakfast Burrito - $5.95: One 8-inch burrito, scrambled egg, breakfast protein, rice, beans, cold toppings Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $5.95: Texas Toast, one egg, breakfast protein, cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Side of Protein - $4.25: Choice of one protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Side - $3.75: Fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Mexican Rice - $3.25: Traditional Mexican rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantains - $3.75: Fried plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortillas - $1.5: 3 small flour, 3 small corn, or 1 large flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fountain Sodas - $2.95: Assorted flavors
- Jarritos - $3.25: Mexican soda
- Horchata - $3.25: Traditional rice milk drink
- Fresh Orange Juice - $4.95: Squeezed orange juice
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - $2.95: Spiced hot chocolate
Desserts
- Flan - $5.75: House made caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros - $6.25: Fried dough with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Empanada - $6.25: Pastry filled with Nutella
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