El Jefe Tacos & Sushi - Tempe Menu

4.1
(725+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • 4 Street Tacos Plate

      Indulge in the authentic flavors of our 4 Street Tacos, with chicken, carnitas, asada, and pastor to choose from. Topped with cilantro and onion and a side of creamy guac.
      $11.45
      4 Street Tacos Plate
    • Birria Quesadilla

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef, melty cheese, and a perfectly toasted flour tortilla come together for a savory delight.
      $14.99
      Birria Quesadilla
    • Horchata

      A refreshing blend of creamy milk, finely ground rice, and a touch of aromatic cinnamon, served chilled.
      $4.49
      Horchata
    • Quesadillas with Meat

      Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, choice of protein, pico de gallo, served with salsa and guacamole.
      $10.25
      Quesadillas with Meat
    • Chips and queso

      Crispy tortilla chips served with a rich, creamy queso made from a blend of melted cheeses and subtle spices.
      $4.79
      Chips and queso
    • Red Birria Taco

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef tucked inside a flour or corn tortilla, grilled to perfection. (priced per taco comes with consome)
      $3.99
      Red Birria Taco
    • Mexican Coke

      Mexican imported soda
      $3.99
      Mexican Coke
    • Asada burrito

      Tender grilled asada, complemented by creamy guacamole, zesty pico de gallo, beans, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $11.25
      Asada burrito
    • Tacos

      Tender seasoned asada, chicken, carnitas, or pastor topped with freshly made salsa, diced onions, and chopped cilantro, all wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.
      $3.49
      Tacos
    • Asada Fries

      Crispy golden french fries topped with tender carne asada, creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and fresh pico de gallo.
      $12.99
      Asada Fries
  • El Jefe Breakfast Menu

    • Steak, egg and cheese burrito

      Grilled steak, scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for a hearty breakfast delight.
      $11.95
      Steak, egg and cheese burrito
    • Steak, potatoes, egg and cheese

      Grilled steak, seasoned potatoes, scrambled eggs, and melted mozzarella cheese wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $13.25
      Steak, potatoes, egg and cheese
    • Egg and Cheese Burrito

      Flour tortilla filled with eggs and Mexican cheese blend, comes with choice of green or red salsa.
      $9.45
      Egg and Cheese Burrito
    • Chorizo Burritos

      Savor the bold flavors of spicy chorizo and fluffy scrambled eggs, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $9.45
      Chorizo Burritos
    • Papas Con Chorizo Burrito

      A hearty burrito filled with spiced potatoes mixed with savory chorizo, topped with melted cheese, and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $8.99
      Papas Con Chorizo Burrito
    • Bacon and Eggs Burrito

      Crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for a satisfying start to your day.
      $9.95
      Bacon and Eggs Burrito
    • Bacon, Potatoes and Eggs Burrito

      Crispy bacon and seasoned potatoes, combined with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
      $11.25
      Bacon, Potatoes and Eggs  Burrito
    • Bacon, chorizo, potatoes, egg and cheese burrito

      Crispy bacon and spicy chorizo are wrapped alongside fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and tender potatoes in a warm flour tortilla.
      $11.95
      Bacon, chorizo, potatoes, egg and cheese burrito
    • Ranchero Burrito

      A hearty burrito filled with scrambled eggs, smoky grilled onions, spicy jalapeños, melted cheese, and fresh diced tomatoes, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
      $8.99
      Ranchero Burrito
  • House Specialties

    • Small Jefe Nachos

      Tortilla chips loaded with cheese, your choice of protein, pico de gallo, salsa, avocado sauce, jalapenos, and sour cream.
      $11.75
      Small Jefe Nachos
    • El Jefe Nachos

      Tortilla chips in a pizza box loaded with cheese, your choice of protein, pico de gallo, salsa, avocado sauce, jalapenos, and sour cream.
      $20.55
      El Jefe Nachos
    • Asada Fries

      Crispy golden french fries topped with tender carne asada, creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and fresh pico de gallo.
      $12.99
      Asada Fries
    • Rice Bowl

      Fluffy rice topped with seasoned beans, fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and your choice of protein, creating a vibrant and satisfying meal.
      $10.99
      Rice Bowl
    • El Jefe Box

      Tender meat seasoned with bold flavors, accompanied by spicy salsa, crispy chips, melted cheese, fresh pico de gallo, creamy sour cream, rich guacamole, and sliced jalapenos.
      $24.95
      El Jefe Box
    • Fracho Box

      A generous pizza box filled with half carne asada fries and half Jefe nachos, topped with fresh pico de gallo, tangy salsa, creamy sour cream, and rich avocado sauce for the perfect combination of flavors.
      $20.95
      Fracho Box
    • 1 lb. Family Pack

      Choose from 1 lb of your favorite meat or a combination of two types, accompanied by 15 warm corn tortillas, a variety of salsas, creamy guacamole sauce, and fresh cilantro or onions for topping.
      $32.95
      1 lb. Family Pack
    • 2 lb. Family Pack

      Choose from 2 lb of your favorite meat or a combination of two types, accompanied by 15 warm corn tortillas, a variety of salsas, creamy guacamole sauce, and fresh cilantro or onions for topping.
      $44.95
      2 lb. Family Pack
    • Taco Box

      A variety of 9 tacos, available with your choice of tender steak, marinated chicken, flavorful pastor, or succulent carnitas, accompanied by crunchy tortilla chips and savory salsa.
      $19.95
      Taco Box
  • Birria Menu

    • Birria Burrito

      Tender birria beef, melted cheese, fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, and diced onions wrapped in a warm tortilla.(Rice Cannot Be Removed)
      $12.99
      Birria Burrito
    • Mini Birria chimis

      Four mini birria chimichangas topped with fresh cilantro and diced onions, accompanied by your choice of salsa, and served with a side of savory consommé.
      $10.99
      Mini Birria chimis
    • Birria Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips layered with creamy nacho cheese, tender birria meat, fresh cilantro and onions, zesty salsa, and a dollop of tangy sour cream, garnished with spicy jalapeños.
      $14.49
      Birria Nachos
    • Birria Fries

      Succulent birria meat atop a bed of crispy fries, generously drizzled with creamy nacho cheese, and garnished with fresh cilantro and diced onions.
      $14.99
      Birria Fries
    • Birria Quesadilla

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef, melty cheese, and a perfectly toasted flour tortilla come together for a savory delight.
      $14.99
      Birria Quesadilla
    • Quesabirria

      Tender birria beef, melted cheese, in a 6-inch corn or flour tortilla, and grilled to perfection.
      $6.99
      Quesabirria
    • Red Birria Quesataco

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef tucked inside a flour or corn tortilla, generously filled with melted cheese, and grilled to perfection (price per taco comes with consome)
      $4.49
      Red  Birria Quesataco
    • Red Birria Taco

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef tucked inside a flour or corn tortilla, grilled to perfection. (priced per taco comes with consome)
      $3.99
      Red Birria Taco
  • Burritos

    • Split decision burrito

      A hearty flour tortilla stuffed with a blend of rice, beans, fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and zesty salsa, perfect for when you can't choose just one protein.
      $10.99
      Split decision burrito
    • Asada burrito

      Tender grilled asada, complemented by creamy guacamole, zesty pico de gallo, beans, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $11.25
      Asada burrito
    • Carnitas burrito

      Tender carnitas, complemented by creamy guacamole, zesty pico de gallo, beans, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $10.45
      Carnitas burrito
    • Chicken Burrito

      Tender grilled chicken, complemented by creamy guacamole, zesty pico de gallo, beans, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $10.45
      Chicken Burrito
    • Al Pastor burrito

      Tender grilled pastor, complemented by creamy guacamole, zesty pico de gallo, beans, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $10.55
      Al Pastor burrito
    • Munchies Burrito

      A hearty tortilla filled with crispy fries, creamy nacho cheese, tender grilled asada, marinated pastor, fresh pico de gallo, tangy sour cream, and rich guacamole.
      $12.45
      Munchies Burrito
    • Birria Burrito

      Tender birria beef, melted cheese, fluffy rice, fresh cilantro, and diced onions wrapped in a warm tortilla.(Rice Cannot Be Removed)
      $12.99
      Birria Burrito
    • Cali Burrito

      A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein, fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, with your preferred salsa on the side.
      $12.45
      Cali Burrito
    • Bean and cheese burrito

      A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beans and melted cheese, creating a comforting blend of creamy and savory flavors.
      $6.99
      Bean and cheese burrito
  • Tacos

    • 4 Street Tacos Plate

      Indulge in the authentic flavors of our 4 Street Tacos, with chicken, carnitas, asada, and pastor to choose from. Topped with cilantro and onion and a side of creamy guac.
      $11.45
      4 Street Tacos Plate
    • Chicken Street Tacos

      4.5'' corn tortilla filled with chicken, salsas, guacamole sauce, and cilantro or onions.(optional)
      $3.25
      Chicken Street Tacos
    • Carnitas street tacos

      4.5'' corn tortilla filled with carnitas (pork) choice of salsa, guacamole sauce, and cilantro or onions.
      $3.25
      Carnitas street tacos
    • Al Pastor Street tacos

      4.5'' corn tortilla filled with Pastor meat (marinated pork) , salsas, guacamole sauce, and cilantro or onions.
      $3.25
      Al Pastor Street tacos
    • Carne Asada Street Taco

      4.5'' corn tortilla filled with carne asada, salsas, guacamole sauce, and cilantro or onions.
      $3.35
      Carne Asada Street Taco
    • 2 Taco Plate with Rice and Beans

      Two soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned asada, cilantro and onions. Accompanied by a side of rice and a side of beans.
      $10.99
      2 Taco Plate with Rice and Beans
    • Red Birria Taco

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef tucked inside a flour or corn tortilla, grilled to perfection. (priced per taco comes with consome)
      $3.99
      Red Birria Taco
    • Red Birria Quesataco

      Tender, slow-cooked birria beef tucked inside a flour or corn tortilla, generously filled with melted cheese, and grilled to perfection (price per taco comes with consome)
      $4.49
      Red  Birria Quesataco
    • Rolled taquitos (flautas)

      4 Crispy rolled taquitos filled with your choice of seasoned chicken or potatoes, topped with fresh lettuce, tangy pico de gallo, and crumbled cotija cheese, served alongside a zesty salsa and avocado sauce.
      $8.15
      Rolled taquitos (flautas)
    • Rolled taquito plate (flautas)

      4 Crispy rolled taquitos filled with your choice of seasoned chicken or potatoes, topped with fresh lettuce, tangy pico de gallo, and crumbled cotija cheese, served alongside a zesty salsa and avocado sauce.
      $10.35
      Rolled taquito plate (flautas)
    • Tacos

      Tender seasoned asada, chicken, carnitas, or pastor topped with freshly made salsa, diced onions, and chopped cilantro, all wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.
      $3.49
      Tacos
    • Quesatacos

      A tantalizing blend of melted cheese and your choice of protein, garnished with fresh cilantro and finely chopped onions, all wrapped in a warm corn or flour tortilla
      $3.99
      Quesatacos
    • Grilled Adobada Fish Taco

      Succulent grilled adobada fish served in a warm corn or flour tortilla, topped with our slaw an a a zesty cilantro lime sauce or creamy spicy chipotle
      $4.45
      Grilled Adobada Fish Taco
    • Baja Shrimp Taco

      Beer battered shrimp covered in our slaw and topped with our cilantro lime sauce or chipotle aioli.
      $4.69
      Baja Shrimp Taco
    • Baja Fish Taco

      Beer battered fish covered in our slaw and topped with our cilantro lime sauce or chipotle aioli.
      $4.45
      Baja Fish Taco
    • Grilled Adobada Shrimp Taco

      Succulent grilled adobada shrimp served in a warm corn or flour tortilla, topped with our slaw an a a zesty cilantro lime sauce or creamy spicy chipotle
      $4.69
      Grilled Adobada Shrimp Taco
  • Quesadillas

    • Corn quesadilla

      2 Corn tortillas filled with our Mexican blend of cheese, comes with choice of salsa and avocado sauce.
      $4.99
      Corn quesadilla
    • Loaded Corn quesadilla

      2 Corn tortillas filled with our Mexican blend of cheese and choice of meat, comes with salsa and avocado sauce.
      $6.99
      Loaded Corn quesadilla
    • Quesadillas with Meat

      Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, choice of protein, pico de gallo, served with salsa and guacamole.
      $10.25
      Quesadillas with Meat
    • Quesabirria

      Tender birria beef, melted cheese, in a 6-inch corn or flour tortilla, and grilled to perfection.
      $6.99
      Quesabirria
    • Quesadillas

      Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese served with salsa, and guacamole sauce.
      $6.99
      Quesadillas
  • Fajitas

    • Carne asada Fajitas (steak)

      Angus carne asada with green peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, tortillas, rice, beans, and choice of salsa.
      $14.49
    • Chicken Fajitas

      Chicken with green peppers, onions,mozzarella cheese, sour cream, tortillas, rice, beans, and choice of salsa.
      $13.49
    • Shrimp fajitas

      Sauteed shrimp with green peppers, mozzarella cheese, onions, tortillas, rice, beans, sour cream and choice of salsa.
      $14.50
    • Fajita combo

      Angus carne asada, chicken, shrimp sauteed with green peppers, mozzarella cheese, onions, sour cream, tortillas, rice, beans, and choice of salsa.
      $15.49
    • Fajita burrito

      Choice of meat with green peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice, beans, and choice of salsa.
      $11.49
      Fajita burrito
    • Fajita Bowl

      Choice of meat with green peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice, beans, and choice of salsa.
      $10.99
      Fajita Bowl
  • Family meals

    • 2 lb. Family Pack

      2 lb. of meat of your choice or could be split between different proteins, comes with 30 tortillas, salsas, guacamole sauce, and cilantro or onions.
      $44.95
      2 lb. Family Pack
    • 1 lb. Family Pack

      1 lb. of meat of your choice or could be split different proteins , comes with 15 tortillas, salsas, guacamole sauce, and cilantro or onions.
      $32.95
      1 lb. Family Pack
  • Sides

    • Habanero House Salsa

      Half a pint of our habanero salsa for those feeling adventurous our the brave ones.
      $3.99
      Habanero House Salsa
    • Side of Queso

      Half a pint of our creamy rich Queso Dip
      $3.99
    • Side of Salsa

      half a pint of our made from scratch salsa, choose either red or green.
      $3.25
      Side of Salsa
    • Chips and Guacamole

      Creamy mashed avocado with a hint of lime, garnished with fresh pico de gallo and crumbled queso fresco, served alongside crispy tortilla chips.
      $4.79
      Chips and Guacamole
    • Chips and Salsa

      Crispy tortilla chips served with your choice of vibrant red salsa, tangy green salsa, or fiery habanero salsa.
      $3.99
      Chips and Salsa
    • Side of Beans

      Tender pinto beans, perfectly seasoned and simmered to a creamy consistency, make for a hearty and flavorful side dish.
      $2.45
      Side of Beans
    • Side of Rice

      Fluffy Spanish Red Rice
      $2.45
      Side of Rice
    • Side of Guacamole

      Creamy avocado mashed to perfection, mixed with zesty lime juice, and pico de gallo, topped with crumbled queso fresco for a touch of richness.
      $3.99
      Side of Guacamole
    • Chips and queso

      Crispy tortilla chips served with a rich, creamy queso made from a blend of melted cheeses and subtle spices.
      $4.79
      Chips and queso
    • Side Of Fries

      Golden, crispy fries, perfectly seasoned with a blend of salt and spices, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.
      $6.99
      Side Of Fries
  • El Jefe sushi

    • Vegas Roll

      salmon, cream cheese, and crab mix , topped with eel sauce
      $10.95
      Vegas Roll
    • El Picoso

      salmon,crab,habanero,avocado, cream cheese rolled in panko and deepfried topped with jalapeno eel sauce, and spicy mayo
      $12.99
      El Picoso
    • El Jefe Roll

      A classic California roll, generously topped with fresh salmon, drizzled with spicy mayo and eel sauce, then seared to perfection for a delightful smoky finish.
      $13.99
      El Jefe Roll
    • Surf and turf roll

      Avocado, cream cheese, cucumber, asada and shrimp tempura, rolled in rice and fried in tempura and panko for extra crunchy roll. Topped with eel sauce and house sauce.
      $14.99
      Surf and turf roll
    • California Roll

      Crab mix, avocado, and cucumber, topped with toasted sesame seeds
      $9.99
      California Roll
    • Spicy tuna roll

      spicy tuna and cucumber
      $9.99
      Spicy tuna roll
    • Alaska Roll

      California roll, topped with salmon
      $10.99
      Alaska Roll
    • Philly Roll

      salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese
      $9.99
      Philly Roll
    • Split Decision roll

      California roll, topped with spicy tuna, eel sauce, spicy mayo
      $13.99
      Split Decision roll
    • Shrimp Tempura Roll

      5 piece roll Shrimp tempura, crab mix, cucumber, and avocado
      $10.99
      Shrimp Tempura Roll
    • Rainbow Roll

      california roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, and avocado.
      $12.99
      Rainbow Roll
    • Ceviche roll

      cucumber, avocado, crab mix topped with salmon, lemon and house made ceviche, drizzled with habanero ponzu, and wasabi mayo
      $13.99
      Ceviche roll
    • El Poke roll

      california roll topped with tuna avocado and poke sauce
      $10.99
      El Poke roll
    • Crunchy spicy tuna roll

      A spicy tuna roll enveloped in crispy tempura flakes, drizzled with fiery sriracha and creamy spicy mayo for an extra kick.
      $12.99
      Crunchy spicy tuna roll
  • Drinks

    • Horchata

      A refreshing blend of creamy milk, finely ground rice, and a touch of aromatic cinnamon, served chilled.
      $4.49
      Horchata
    • Fresh Squeeze Lemonade

      Refreshing fresh lemon juice mixed with a touch of sugar, served over ice cubes for a crisp and cool delight
      $4.49
      Fresh Squeeze Lemonade
    • Mexican fanta

      Mexican Fanta
      $3.75
      Mexican fanta
    • Water Bottle

      Dasani water bottle
      $2.99
      Water Bottle
    • Monster Energy Drink

      Original monster energy drink
      $3.99
      Monster Energy Drink
    • Mexican Coke

      Mexican imported soda
      $3.99
      Mexican Coke
  • Desserts

    • 3 Leches chocolate cake

      A decadent sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of tres leches, topped with a velvety layer of chocolate and garnished with chocolate shavings.
      $7.99
      3 Leches chocolate cake
    • 3 leches strawberry cake

      A decadent sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of tres leches, topped with a velvety layer of strawberry cream and garnished with strawberry dressing.
      $7.99
      3 leches strawberry cake
    • Red Velvet Cream

      A moist velvet cake topped with a velvety vanilla frosting, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and texture.
      $7.99
      Red Velvet Cream
    • 3 Leches vanilla cake

      A decadent sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of tres leches, topped with a velvety layer of vanilla and drizzeled with caramel.
      $7.99
      3 Leches vanilla cake
    • Mocha tres leches cake

      A decadent sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of tres leches, topped with a velvety layer of chocolate and garnished with chocolate shavings.
      $8.99
      Mocha tres leches cake
    • Carrot with cream cheese cake

      A moist carrot cake layered with rich cream and topped with a velvety vanilla frosting, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and texture.
      $7.99
      Carrot with cream cheese cake
    • Choco flan

      A moist chocolate cake layered with rich creamy flan and drizzled caramel.
      $7.99
      Choco flan
    • Churros

      Golden, crispy churros coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, featuring a soft and tender interior.
      $2.49
      Churros

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