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El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick

4.5 (698 reviews)
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Carne Asada Burrito

Highly recommended multiple times for its delicious and divine taste, especially noted with rice, plantains, guacamole, chipotle mayo sauce, and sour cream. Reviewers praised it as one of the best burritos they've ever had.

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Super Quesadilla

Mentioned repeatedly as a favorite item with great service accompanying it. It is appreciated for its taste and authenticity.

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Bowl with Mexican rice, chicken, guacamole, cheese, pinto beans, sour cream, and green salsa

Recommended for being very good with fresh hot chips, a popular late-night choice, and considered a new favorite by reviewers.

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Mango Salsa

Noted as amazing and fresh, especially appreciated for its freshness even near closing time.

Location details

97 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, US

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Hours

Monday 8 AM to 4 AM
Tuesday 8 AM to 4 AM
Wednesday 8 AM to 4 AM
Thursday 8 AM to 4 AM
Friday 8 AM to 4 AM
Saturday 8 AM to 4 AM
Sunday 8 AM to 4 AM

About El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick

El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick is a Mexican restaurant in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with breakfast, burrito, and taco options. It offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, no-contact delivery, and outdoor seating, and it serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night food. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, fresh and well-seasoned food, fast service, and friendly staff. Popular items mentioned in reviews include bowls, nachos, plantains on tacos, guacamole, chimichangas, and fajita bowls.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Usually somewhat difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently asked questions

What is El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick known for?

It is especially known for late-night Mexican food, including bowls, super nachos, tacos with plantains, and guacamole that reviewers call excellent. Guests also mention that the portions are generous and the value is strong for the $10–20 price range, especially compared with chain burrito spots.

What dishes are most recommended at El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick?

Reviewers repeatedly highlight the fajita bowl, bowls with Mexican rice, chicken, pinto beans, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and green salsa, plus super nachos and quesadillas. Plantains on tacos, fresh chips, mango salsa, chimichangas, and flan also come up as memorable items.

What is the atmosphere like at El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick?

The atmosphere is casual and works well for solo dining, quick meals between classes, and late-night stops. Reviewers describe ample indoor seating, though some mention sticky tables, and the space is also used for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Is El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick good value?

Yes, reviewers often say the food gives a lot for the price, with generous portions and strong value in the $10–20 range. One common example is the $11 super nachos, which include guacamole without an extra charge, and several reviews compare the value favorably to Chipotle.

How late is El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick open, and when is it best to go?

It is a popular late-night spot, with reviews noting it stays open until 4 am. Guests say it is useful near closing time because the staff still accommodates orders and the place usually does not feel too crowded.

Is parking available at El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick?

Yes. Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.

Does El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick have vegetarian options?

Yes, El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick offers vegetarian options.

Is El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick kid-friendly?

Yes, El Jefe's Taqueria - New Brunswick is good for kids.

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