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El Jefe – Authentic Mexican Cuisine Ames Iowa
Savor the authentic taste of Mexico at El Jefe in Ames, Iowa. From classic favorites to bold new flavors, our dishes are crafted with care and authenticity.
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El Jefe Restaurant on Lincoln Way, in Ames, Iowa, Sep. 11, 2024. El Jefe … I had to find out for myself whether El Jefe could compete with Ames’ current lineup …
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Cali M
All of the food was SO good!!! Everything was hot and fresh with very large portions. The prices are great as well, considering how much food you receive. The Texas dip is definitely a new found fav lol.
Staff were wonderful! Everyone was so friendly and very quick. They made sure to check on you periodically so you are not ignored. All of the staff members were very efficient, knowledgeable, and polite.
The overall decor of the interior is very vibrant and quite enjoyable. It’s not too loud in there and it’s pretty upbeat. There is quite a bit of room inside, so even when they’re busy, you don’t feel crowded while you’re eating. They also do a really good job of keeping everything clean and organized. We can’t wait to go back!!!
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… moreStaff were wonderful! Everyone was so friendly and very quick. They made sure to check on you periodically so you are not ignored. All of the staff members were very efficient, knowledgeable, and polite.
The overall decor of the interior is very vibrant and quite enjoyable. It’s not too loud in there and it’s pretty upbeat. There is quite a bit of room inside, so even when they’re busy, you don’t feel crowded while you’re eating. They also do a really good job of keeping everything clean and organized. We can’t wait to go back!!!
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Sherri Hall
I chose to spend 12.75 each on taco salads for my daughter and I versus fast food places that sell for about half the price. I was very disappointed! Very little of everything, the salad barely covered half of the shell. No salsa was offered either. They said they don’t serve salsa with the salad..very dry! I will not go back to this so called authentic restaurant again! And only gave us one set of plastic ware! Wth?? I even asked when ordering if it had cheese. Absolutely no cheese!!
… moreAmy Bradley
Food was delicious but our service was not so great. We sat there for about 10 minutes before he took our drink order and it looked like he was purposely ignoring us. And when we finally got our order in, it took a long time for them to serve it. Then we had to get his attention when we needed him. He walked by our table but made no eye contact. It took 5 tries just to flag him down. I even watched him stop in the middle of the floor and stand there with his back to us and his hands on his hips. The place didn’t have many customers at the time. I’ll probably still come back because the food was epic. Salsa was super delicious. So was the atmosphere . Your chef saved this from being a bad visit.
… moreArun kumar I
You can get some of the best Mexican food here — I’d definitely say this is one of the best restaurants in Ames.
… moreTerence Rice
A great place to eat!! Reasonable prices and great food portions. Staff are amazing!! Great place to take your kids out to eat as well.
… moreMC C
This Mexican restaurant is the best we have eaten in Ames. It is not too alkaline or spicy, and the service is excellent. We ordered two lunch sets at noon today, which were delicious, especially the teppanyaki dishes. Our waiter was Dining.
… moreTammy
Tonight was my first visit here. Fabulous place! The food was fantastic, plenty of options. They make their own chips that are thin and warm and crispy and they’re salsa was fantastic! My new favorite Mexican restaurant!
… moreColin Hirdman
What a fun and tasty experience! Great drinks, a variety of meals to choose from for both adults and kids. Everything from the chips and salsa to the desserts was delicious!
… moreKyle Clark
I’ve now been here twice, and it keeps getting better with each visit. The food is phenomenal, and the service is top tier. The apple juice for my son was homemade and fresh. From the chips and salsa to the margarita to the entree, I was impressed with everything. This is easily going to be the family’s new favorite place to eat.
… moreLisa Seuferer
The very best Mexican food in Ames. NOT the cheapest – think upscale Mexican. Amazing service. Delicious, delicious food. Salsa. Fajitas. Margarita flights. The service is incredible – we were treated like royalty every time we’ve come. Service is quick. Kitchen is spotless. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoy this restaurant!!
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