Taqueria El Jefe in Wauwatosa, WI

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Taqueria El Jefe is a colorful, modern “world beat taqueria” - a playful collision of traditionally inspired Mexican tacos influenced by global flavors. The chef-driven menu features tacos with a variety of creative ingredients and deep flavors, including traditional Mexican street fare such as al pastor and signature items like Mexi Brisket and a taco of the day.

Our bright aquamarine and orange décor provides a fun, casual atmosphere that accents our diverse menu. Pop in for a taco to go or linger at the counter and enjoy a tequila shot with chips and salsa. Centrally located at the Mayfair Collection in Wauwatosa just off I-45 and Burleigh. Come on in and indulge at Taqueria El Jefe!

Taqueria El Jefe In the News

February 9, 2017: Taqueria El Jefe was featured in Wauwatosa Now in an article titled, Taqueria El Jefe offers diners "quick in-and-out" experience in Wauwatosa. Read the full article here.

March 2017: Taqueria El Jefe's Fish Fry Taco was featured in the March issue of Key Magazine as one of Milwaukee's Traditional and Not So Traditional Fish Fries. Read the full article here.

April 13, 2017: Taqueria El Jefe recently won The Big Melt grilled cheese competition at Sprecher Brewery on Thursday, April 13. The winning sandwich will be offered now through May 31st. Read more here.

June 4, 2017: Taqueria El Jefe recently won the judge's choice award at Milwaukee Taco Fest. Winning tacos: Lobster Boss and the Karate Kid.

July 20, 2017: Taqueria El Jefe's Mean Green Taco recently won the Best Food Sample award at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Feasting for Fido event. Read more here.

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Chef-Inspired Tacos

Chef-driven artisan tacos individually composed with different slaws, salsas and cheeses.

Mean Green

3²⁵

Roasted brussels sprouts with an avocado spread, salsa quemada and topped with toasted pecans.

Karate Kid

3⁷⁵

Teriyaki glazed pork belly, jicama cabbage slaw & topped with green apple.

Mexi Brisket

3⁹⁵

16-hour smoked brisket, salsa roja and a corn poblano cabbage slaw.

House Tacos

Frito

4⁹⁵

Crispy fried shrimp, rojo crema, avocado, scallions, jicama cabbage slaw & red jalapeños.

Señor Croque

3⁹⁵

Flour tortilla with caramelized cheeses, sliced ham, mustard-mayo, potato skins and scallions.

A Huevos

3⁵⁰

Scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheese mix topped with red jalapeños, scallions and cilantro.

Traditional Tacos

Al Pastor

3²⁵

Spit-roasted marinated pork or chicken with caramelized pineapple, diced onion, salsa verde & cilantro.

Carne Asada

4⁹⁵

Grilled steak, salsa roja, cilantro, diced onion, queso fresco and cilantro.

Especial

Friday Fish Fry

3⁹⁵

Fridays Only Beer battered cod topped with a cabbage slaw, avocado crema & red jalapeños served on a flour tortilla.

Taco Especial

Market

Chef's weekly taco special.

Americano Classico

Comfort food classics.

Gringo

2⁹⁵

Hard shell taco with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Pollo

2⁹⁵

Soft shell flour tortilla with marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & sour cream.

Quesadilla

Flour tortilla with your choice of protein and a blend of cheeses. Served with a side of sour cream & pico de Gallo.
Ground beef | 4.95
Chicken | 4.95
Steak| 6.95

Rice Bowl

Rice & ranchero beans topped with your choice of protein, cheddar cheese, tomato, salsa roja, lettuce & sour cream.
Ground beef | 6.95
Chicken | 6.75
Steak | 8.95

Starters & Sides

Pork Belly Rice

4⁵⁰

Spanish rice with crispy pork belly.

Nacho Fries

French fries topped with your choice of protein, ranchero beans, salsa roja cheddar cheese, guacamole, queso and pico de gallo.
Steak | 8.95
Ground beef | 6.95
Chicken | 6.75

Chips

2⁵⁰

Chips & Salsa

3⁹⁵

Guacamole & Chips

6⁹⁵

Chips & Queso

4⁵⁰

Spanish Rice & Ranchero Beans

1⁹⁹

Includes pork

Desserts

Churro

2⁹⁵

Fried dough dusted in sugar & cinnamon served with spiced chocolate dipping sauce (3 per order).

Churro Sundae

$3⁹⁵

Vanilla bean ice cream topped with warm churro bites and spiced chocolate sauce.

Thirst Quenchers

Horchata

1⁹⁵

Fresh rice milk with cinnamon and allspice.

Iced Coffee

1⁹⁵

Cold brewed Valentine coffee.

Agua Fresca

1⁹⁵

Featuring fresh fruit, real cane sugar and lime juice.

Bottled Soda

1⁹⁵

Made with real cane sugar. Tastes vary ever so slightly but ever so deliciously from their Northern counterparts.

Fountain Soda

Small | 1.85
Large | 2.50

Tequila

We make our margaritas from scratch and you choose the tequila!

Patron "silver"

margarita | 10.00
neat | 7.00

Don Julio "reposado"

margarita | 11.00
neat | 8.00

Milagro "silver"

margarita | 8.00
neat | 5.00

Jose Cuervo Gold

margarita | 7.00
neat | 4.00

Kah "anejo"

margarita | 20.00
neat | 9.00

Sauza "silver"

margarita | 7.00
neat | 4.00

Espalon "anejo" barrel-aged

margarita |8.00
neat | 5.00

Casadores "reposado"

margarita | 8.00
neat | 5.00

Camarena "silver"

margarita | 8.00
neat | 5.00

House "silver"

margarita | 5.00
neat | 3.00

Cerveza

Mexican beers are light and easy to drink - perfect for washing down delicious tacos!

All varieties $3.50

Modela
Bohemia
Tecate
Carta Blanco
Pacifico
Negra Modelo
Corona
Sol
Victoria
Dos Equis

Upcoming Events

Screaming Street Taco Deal!

All day Tuesday and everyday from 4pm to close, enjoy your choice of 3 street tacos with rice and beans and a regular soda for just $7.95! Sub a Mexican beer for $2 more or a margarita for $3 more!

*Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. No catering. Carryout allowed.

Contact Us

Let's Taco 'Bout It

Address

11200 W. Burleigh Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53222

Email

info@taqueriaeljefe.com

Phone

414.837.6295

Hours

Tues-Sat 11am-9pm
Sun-Mon 11am-8pm

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Not a Siesta

¡Bienvenido!

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Menu

Chef-Inspired Tacos

Mean Green

Karate Kid

Mexi Brisket

House Tacos

Frito

Señor Croque

A Huevos

Traditional Tacos

Al Pastor

Carne Asada

Especial

Friday Fish Fry

Taco Especial

Americano Classico

Gringo

Pollo

Quesadilla

Rice Bowl

Starters & Sides

Pork Belly Rice

Nacho Fries

Chips

Chips & Salsa

Guacamole & Chips

Chips & Queso

Spanish Rice & Ranchero Beans

Desserts

Churro

Churro Sundae

Thirst Quenchers

Horchata

Iced Coffee

Agua Fresca

Bottled Soda

Fountain Soda

Tequila

Patron "silver"

Don Julio "reposado"

Milagro "silver"

Jose Cuervo Gold

Kah "anejo"

Sauza "silver"

Espalon "anejo" barrel-aged

Casadores "reposado"

Camarena "silver"

House "silver"

Cerveza

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Upcoming Events

Screaming Street Taco Deal!

Contact Us

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