El Jefe Leña y Mar

Name: El Jefe Leña y Mar
Address: 1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL, United States, 60506
Telephone: (630) 340-3328
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

142 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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With a focus on grilled Mexican food, at El Jefe we offer you a diverse menu that includes from traditional seafood to delicious meats with that unique touch that charcoal food has. Visit us in Aurora and enjoy a warm atmosphere perfect for living surrounded by family and friends. We have live music on weekends!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(630) 340-3328
Website
http://www.ElJefeRestaurant.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506
Neighborhood
Aurora
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Good for groups
Chicago / Illinois
Hot spot
West Suburbs
Good for groups
West Suburbs
Hot spot
West Suburbs
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142 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Lots of workers but slow inattentive service., ok food but overpriced, ok atmosphere if your into a club like loud environment. We won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience4
Service was great but when we got there they stated they no longer use opentable and did not have us on their reservation list. They were still able to seat us but it was not too busy. I’d recommend using their website or calling to confirm. They are still showing in OpenTable so I’d recommend calling to confirm if booking.
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JannetG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered from drinks, appetizers, main courses, and desert was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this. The ceviche was one of the best ceviches I have ever had.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walked in immediately club vibes but with some kids lol maybe the music choice was definitely inappropriate for kids. The drinks were good not strong but good we had Molcajete was super delicious but ours didn’t have any shrimp. Their fire red salsa was hot and delicious. We also had the queso flameado, ostiones el jefe soooo good The others had birra tacos and a burrito they all liked their food. Only downfall for me will be them closing at 11 maybe 1am on the weekend. And no Children after 9. Other than that we will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Table of 10 Server had a hard time understanding English was very kind but we had a lot of miss orders and not understanding when ordering. The food is amazing, drinks are yummy fun atmosphere…it’s very dark lighting and music is very loud. Celebrated a birthday was so fun but maybe needed more than one server. 5:30 reservations left at 9pm. It’s was a long night.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and food was delicious. My birthday dinner was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience3
Food took way too long, the server I had was horrible never came to check on us or refill drinks. My Birria tacos tasted burnt.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent!! Awesome dinner! Can’t wait to go back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining and OMG loved it!!! Fernanda was a peach; she made my hubby and my 4th year wedding anniversary part 1 celebration that much better! We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was 🔥🔥 ! Alejandro was an excellent server!!!!
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AngelicaL
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, sever is very polite and helpful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent! Our server, Alejandro, was attentive, knowledgeable, and very friendly. We would totally recommend this restaurant and cannot wait to go back to try other things on the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alejandro was great!!! The food was amazing we will be back!!
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RocioP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Solo una de las sillas estaba quebrada y me lastime y pedi una bebida de piña y me trajeron una de pepino 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️mi esposo pidió tequila con agua mineral y skirt y le le trajeron un cantarito pido una segunda vez y el vaso sin tajin encima o sea nada decorado 🤦‍♀️
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KristiB
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing. Great drinks. Would be fun for a birthday or a GNO. Super loud BUT I am in my 50s so be sure to use that to gauge. : )
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KenaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food and service. Music was loud but not bothersome!
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underx1
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food is above average Servers are just ok, they seem distracted and go missing at times. Extremely loud inside, hard to hold a conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
We recently visited El Jefe for dinner last night and I had a great night! We ordered oysters for appetizers and it was one of the best oyster's I ever had! Truly amazing. Definitely recommend! For the main course we got 4 dishes - octopus, salmon, cheese mushroom quesadilla and shrimps. Out of that the vegetarian entree was decent. Octopus was a little over cooked but tasty. The best were the shrimps followed by salmon. Overall I loved the food and the vibe of the place. Service wise we didn't have good experience. Our server forgot the "free" table nachos that they give when seated. We needed to remind her twice. After she messed up one of the enter dishes. The only con I would say that it's not recommended for small kids. They have live DJ music and was a bit Loud for the kids. If you are looking for a fun Friday Saturday night and don't want to go to the city, this is the place to visit!
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DelilahD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a blast we will go again soon!! Great place to party and celebrate
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RafaelM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Not really what I expected, food not good no much choices to choose from.
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AmyM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great birthday celebration on the outdoor patio!! The staff was wonderful and the birthday cake made on site was delicious!! It couldn’t have been better it was our first time we will be back and tell our friends and family!!
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Jenn
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks! Great, upbeat ambiance. I sat in their outdoor patio space, and it was a fun time.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Location was great. Food was good. A lot going on and really loud in my option. Couldn’t have a conversation with my date. Service was ok. They brought our appetizers out quick but our drinks took a while and waiter didn’t come back as often in my opinion. Overall ok would go back and give them another shot!
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LupitaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food was good and so were the vibes but our waiter kept taking for over to visit or bring the food or the check
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BinoyJ
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
El Jefe is our new found favorite as the food, the drinks, the vibe all are a blast everytime we go there. The Birria Questacos and the Molcajete Lena Y Mar are off the charts awesome. Compliment with a full bar (margies and bourbon prices can't be beat) and you are set for a fantastic spot for the weekend. Reservations recommended!
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CarlosV
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Drinks were good and food was good too. We ordered appetizers and they were brought out with all of the food. Will try again would recommend the salmon
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SubitM
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Food was strictly OK for the price. Ambience was good though.
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CarinaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Hands down the best place to come and celebrate a special occasion! Food, service, and ambience is superb! 3rd time client and will definitely be back with family and friends! Keep up the great work El Jefe!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always love coming here for a good brunch or dinner with family and friends.
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TerriT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
Food was great. Really unable to enjoy or talk because music was so loud
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BarbaraS
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall2food5service4ambience1
The food is great, the service was great, but the music is so ridiculously loud that we will NEVER go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to experience Will be back again Service was great
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JuanV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tido muy bien comida atencion solo una cosa los chips le estan echando mucha sal a mi me pusieron una vez y le dije a la mesera y me trajo mas pero estaban igual una sugerencia que no le echen tanta sal o no le pongan seria mejor gracias
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matb23
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Dinner experience was very energetic and fun, food and drinks were great! Noise level really could be turned down a couple notches because you can't even talk at your own table or to your server. A fun and great time!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had such a good time celebrating my birthday here. the food and drinks were really good. the fruit was soooooo fresh and good! Definitely going again!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food &,great customer service, and good prices
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ElPicador
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
El Jefe wants to be an upscale restaurant, but it just ends up being over priced. While not horrible, the food is definitely marketed towards the American palate.
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DaphneS
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was great! As it was our first time, or waitress suggested items that were delicious. We loved the music and the atmosphere. We will visit again.
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Bupick
Chicago
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting. Family dinner of 5. We all enjoyed the food. Menu is elevated Mexican food with tasty twists to expected offerings. Roberto was great server - attentive, helpful, and friendly.
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Meek
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food good vibes definitely will be back again
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FAQs

El Jefe Leña y Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 340-3328.

El Jefe Leña y Mar is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1271 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506

Additional information

Neighborhood
Aurora
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.ElJefeRestaurant.net/
Phone number
(630) 340-3328

El Jefe Leña y Mar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does El Jefe Leña y Mar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is El Jefe Leña y Mar restaurant rated?

Is El Jefe Leña y Mar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information