El Jefe Cafe
8.5 • Mexican restaurant
Family-run Mexican café offers a casual, authentic atmosphere with street-style tacos and homemade dishes. The vibe is relaxed, welcoming both families and those who want to watch the game with a beer. Plenty of parking and bilingual staff add to the local, approachable feel.
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"I thought the food was super good and made fresh in-house."
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"This Mexican food felt so authentic, it was like being in Mexico."
12
"It's a family-owned restaurant, and the family welcomed us with a smile."
6
Good to know
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The prices at El Jefe Cafe are very reasonable.
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There is plenty of parking available, which is usually hard to find.
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Credit cards are accepted, but there is a fee for ATM use.
106 E Escalones, San Clemente, California, United States
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