El Jefe's Taqueria – Mexican
This vibrant taqueria pulses with energy, drawing guests in with the savory aroma of sizzling fajitas and slow-simmered Mexican chili. Hand-pressed tortillas and overstuffed burritos are crafted with precision, offering a kaleidoscope of fresh toppings that transform simple bowls and salads into bold, flavor-packed feasts. Whether warming up with a bowl of zesty chicken tortilla soup or crunching through golden chips, diners find a lively sanctuary where authentic street food flavors meet modern, customizable comfort.
80, Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116 +16179451986 https://www.eljefestaqueria.com/0Cuisine: 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Menu
Tacos, Burritos & Bowls
- Tacos (3) - $11.25: Choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Chili - $6.95: Beef, pork, black beans, kidney beans, and 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
Appetizers & Specialties
- Chips (plain) - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa - $4.45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Queso - $5.45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Guacamole - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Cup - $5.25 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 and 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, 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, protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $10.5: 2 eggs any style, salsa, home fries, protein, rice, beans, cold toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Breakfast Bowl - $10.5: 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, 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, protein, rice, beans, cold toppings Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $5.95: Texas Toast, one egg, protein, cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Pico de Gallo Salsa - $1.75
- Mango Habanero Salsa - $3.25
- Tortillas (3) - $1.5: 3 small flour or 3 small corn or 1 large flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Protein - $4.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Side - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Mexican Rice - $3.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantains - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fountain Soda - $2.95
- Jarritos - $3.25: Mexican soda
- Bottled Water - $2.25
- Horchata - $3.25
- Fresh Orange Juice - $4.95
- Jamaica Cold Tea - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - $2.95
- Nantucket Nectar Juice - $3.45: Orange & Mango, Apple, or Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Flan - $5.75: House made Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros - $6.25: House made Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Empanada - $6.25: House made
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