El Jefe

Name: El Jefe
Address: 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92264-1617
Telephone: (760) 323-1711
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (75)

$30 and under

Mexican

1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264-1617

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Fine Mexican food from Chef Ana Sabatino make your taco dreams come true. Featuring a vast selection of Tequila and Mezcal, El Jefe has the most refreshing fresh fruit margaritas in Palm Springs.

Our menu goes beyond the typical Mexican restaurant fare by offering an enticing assortment of tacos, tortas and street-style food. Each dish is crafted with traditional flavors and made with the freshest ingredients bringing each guest an authentic culinary experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 323-1711
Website
http://www.thesaguaro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ana Sabatino
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264-1617
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
E Palm Canyon Dr. & Sunrise
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop in front of hotel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 75 people are saying

El Jefe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Jefe, nestled inside the Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs, is a vibrant spot known for "amazing tacos, nachos and pitchers of margaritas." Guests love the "fun and colorful" ambiance and "friendly service." Taco Tuesdays and Thursdays are a highlight, offering "some of the best values in the valley."

75 Reviews

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PETER VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities376 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The service was good and the food was good. However, I never got my meal and had to find out what was going on. Prior to that the server asked if we wanted more to drink. My husband said yes and I said no. I already had one Margarita and did not want another one. 10 minutes later when I told the waitress I never got my food while my husband's food was sitting there in front of him getting cold the server brought me another drink on the house as an apology...Not sure why the server brought me another drink instead of comping the one that I already have, especially since I told the server I did not want another drink.
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Naina VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
First time here & it wasn’t quite pleasant . I ordered the grilled cheese that came with fries . The grilled cheese was oozing cheese out of the sandwich that d didn’t look very appealing & the fries were awful . Loaded with oil soggy & cold . They replaced it when i complained & the new batch was just as bad except it seemed they had microwaved it because they were hot but limp soggy & full of oil . Not happy .
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Rita VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cute place but all the food was very spicy, so bit hard to eat. Drinks were fab
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Justin
Denver / Colorado21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was good! The chicken tinga tacos were really good and flavorful. The chicken fajitas were a little bland and veggies a little crispy. Classic rice and beans were really good, as was the pina margarita. Maybe a little pricey for the quality, bur I would come back.
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Robert
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great little gem in the heart of Palm Springs inside the saguaro Hotel I would definitely come here again. The food is exceptional. Everyone is very friendly and the dining room room is very spacious and appealing.
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Cassandra
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Taco Tuesday is a great deal for some flavorful and delicious tacos with high quality ingredients. We tried every one on the menu! Cocktails also delicious, especially the Tipsy Cactus :) ambiance very fun and colorful inside the Saguaro hotel. Friendly service. Will definitely be back!
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Tanya
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dined at El Jefe with 8 people and everything we ordered was delicious. Great variety, generous portions, and friendly service. Highly recommend!
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Rahul VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very slow service despite the restaurant not being busy.
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Linda VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
El Jefe has amazing tacos, nachos and pitchers of margaritas. The service is friendly and attentive. It's a fun, relaxing place to unwind after a day in the sun. We love El Jefe's!
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Thomas VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities67 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
taco Tuesday’s! always a great evening, best salsa
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FAQs

El Jefe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 323-1711.

El Jefe is rated 4.2 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264-1617

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
E Palm Canyon Dr. & Sunrise
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop in front of hotel
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ana Sabatino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.thesaguaro.com/
Phone number
(760) 323-1711

El Jefe

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About this restaurant

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What 75 people are saying

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