El Jefe's

El Jefe's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   StaceyM

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 18, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First visit on Friday and we loved it! The singer was the best part!! But the food and cocktails were also great!!
   

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   ScottG

   Edinburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined on August 18, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We were really looking forward to visiting El Jefe, Edinburgh after all the hype on social media. However, the food and service were poor in comparison to the other Mexican restaurants in Edinburgh. We were left disappointed. 🙁
   

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   SeanR

   Edinburgh1 review

   2.0

   Dined on August 18, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The service was the only shining light here. Food was cold and unpleasant. Chipotle BBQ wings were incredibly dry and lacked any real flavour. The tacos were luke warm at best. Overall food was a real let down. May be because it is the festival and they are very busy. It seems menu has been reduced to facilitate that. Price was expensive for what you get. Better Mexicans in Edinburgh, which are better value. Wouldn’t rush back.
   

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   LinseyB

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 12, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We booked for a meal to Celebrate my birthday and honestly can’t be more thankful to the lovely girl who served us. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back soon
   

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   Alison

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 10, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   I ordered a vegan burrito and it came out with cheese in it, which I discovered after my first bite. This was rectified but not a great experience. There was a band which meant I couldn’t talk to my friends during our meal. I appreciate it is the festival in Edinburgh but the restaurant is too small for a loud band during meal service. Overall, very disappointed and will not go back or recommend.
   

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   KevinC

   Edinburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined on August 10, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was ok, taco’s were fantastic, but the guacamole was very poor and pardon peppers also, so overall a wouldn’t rush to come back, staff very friendly,
   

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   adamg

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 9, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a very good meal, service was excellent. Its very lively in El Jefe's and has a fun vibe. Thanks!
   

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   NikkiM

   Edinburgh3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 8, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely visit with it’s my friend not lots to choose on menu but what we both have was lovely . Very nice attentive staff will recommend and def visit again thank you .
   

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   AnitaC

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 6, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely food, tacos quite small compared to quesadilas, great selection of cocktails, fun service
   

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    Shona

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was great! The team were very friendly and the food tasted delicious.
    

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