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, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, vegan, dairy-free, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Menu
- 3 Tacos - $11.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Single Taco - $4.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Burrito - $11.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bowl - $11.45: Choice of protein and toppings
- Fajita Bowl - $13.95: 3 proteins, fajita veggies, hot or cold sides, 3 tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $6.95: Chicken, broth, tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Mexican Chili - $6.95: Beef, pork, black beans, kidney beans, Mexican spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Taco Salad - $9.95: Protein, lettuce, pico, cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Super Salad Bowl - $11.45: Protein, cold toppings, optional taco shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Chips (plain) - $3.25: Corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Chips and Salsa - $4.45: Chips with choice of salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Chips and Queso - $5.45: Chips with cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chips and Guacamole - $5.95: Chips with fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Street Corn Cup - $5.25: Corn with traditional toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Nachos - $9.95: Spicy ground beef, queso, jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Nachos - $9.95: Roasted veggies, queso, jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Super Nachos - $11.25: Protein, cold toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chimichangas - $7.95: Two 8 inch fried burritos: spicy ground beef, corn, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Super Chimichangas - $11.25: Two 8 inch fried burritos: spicy ground beef, corn, cheese, side of rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Cheese Quesadilla - $6.45: Cheese, sour cream, one salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Quesadilla - $9.95: Roasted or fajita veggies, cheese, sour cream, one salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Super Quesadilla - $11.25: Protein, hot toppings, sour cream, salsa or guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mexican Breakfast Burrito - $9.75: Two 8 inch burritos, scrambled egg, breakfast protein, rice, beans, cold toppings, side of home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- American Breakfast - $9.75: 2 eggs any style, toast, home fries, breakfast protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Huevos Rancheros - $10.5: 2 eggs any style, salsa, home fries, breakfast protein, rice, beans, cold toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mexican Breakfast Bowl - $10.5: Breakfast protein, scrambled egg, home fries, rice, beans, cold toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- French Toast Breakfast - $9.95: Four pieces, syrup, breakfast protein, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Side of French Toast - $5.5: Four pieces and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Single Breakfast Burrito - $5.95: One 8-inch burrito, scrambled egg, breakfast protein, rice, beans, cold toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Sandwich - $5.95: Texas Toast, one egg, breakfast protein, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Side of Protein - $4.25: Choice of one protein Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Guacamole Side - $3.75: Fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Mexican Rice - $3.25: Traditional Mexican rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Plantains - $3.75: Fried plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tortillas - $1.5: 3 small flour, 3 small corn, or 1 large flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- 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
- Flan - $5.75: House made caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Churros - $6.25: Fried dough with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nutella Empanada - $6.25: Pastry filled with Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian