About El Jefe’s
El Jefe's occupies a pair of storefronts on Nicolson Street in central Edinburgh. The restaurant serves Mexican food including tacos, quesadillas and churros, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. It takes bookings and suits groups.
The kitchen is noted for seasoned, well-made dishes. Staff are friendly. Some diners report strong value, particularly for students, though others have found prices steep.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Festival Theatre next door
- Surgeons' Hall Museum next door
- Black Medicine Coffee Co next door
- Bismillah Food Store next door
- The University of Edinburgh 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Mexican food, including flavorful tacos, quesadillas, and churros, with many gluten-free and dairy-free options. They also highlight the friendly staff, vibrant atmosphere, and good value, especially for students.
Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (277 reviews)
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Edinburgh
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.