El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine — tacos in Ames, IA

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine

4.8· 1,444 Google reviews·$

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine is a Ames, IA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.8★ rating across 1,444 Google reviews.

Rating
4.8
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,444
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Ames, IA
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine serve?+

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine located?+

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine is at 524 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, USA in Ames, Iowa.

Is El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine good?+

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine has a 4.8★ average across 1,444 Google reviews — loved by locals by Ames taco standards.

How expensive is El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine?+

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Ames taquería.

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