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Rooted in the culinary traditions of Jalisco, Mexico, El Jefe Mexican Grill brings fresh, homemade flavors with a modern twist to Lexington, KY. We combine authentic recipes with passion to offer you an unforgettable dining experience.

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Presley J

Best margarita and burrito I've ever had. The frozen mango margarita with sugar on the rim is top tier!!! I also highly recommend the grilled steak burrito it's big enough to make 2 meals out of and has all the good stuff inside. The service is always great when we go and the food arrives fast. They have a lot of TVs so it's perfect to watch a game in the bar area. I highly recommend El Jefe if you haven't been before!

Fernando C

First time for me & a colleague. Very spacious. Lots of seating. Nice decor. Chips & queso were good. Chips are pretty thick but lacked saltiness. I ordered the shrimp with rice & queso. Very pleased with portion size & number of shrimp. Food was delicious. They had a lot of shrimp dishes so it was hard to make a decision. Service was attentive & friendly. I'll definitely return.

Andrea C

I came on Sunday not knowing what to expect. I was just wanting some steak. They offer lunch specials all week which was very nice, I enjoyed a steak fajita lunch. It was so yummy and hit the spot. They did not skimp on the meat and the sides and rice tasted so fresh. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and very well decorated. Service was quick and prompt and the server was very attentive. Perfect if you have a lunch meeting or want to meet a friend over a quick meal.