El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square
El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square is a Cambridge, MA taco spot in the Harvard Square area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 2,601 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Harvard Square, Cambridge
- •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.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square serve?+
El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square located?+
El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square is at 14 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, in the Harvard Square neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Is El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square good?+
El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square has a 4.6★ average across 2,601 Google reviews — loved by locals by Cambridge taco standards.
How expensive is El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square?+
El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Cambridge taquería.
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