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CHEF FEATURES

WATERMELON SALAD

Fresh watermelon, heirloom baby tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, queso fresco, organic greens and red wine vinaigrette

SUMMER SHRIMP BOWL*

5 pcs of grilled gumbo shrimp, chipotle organic quinoa salad with corn, tomatoes and cucumber, dried cranberries over red pipián mole

CEVICHE CAMPECHANO* (dúo ceviche)

Braised pulpo, lime cured shrimp, fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, radish, fresh avocado, avocado chili lime salsa and homemade chips

LEO’S CHEESECAKE

Homemade cheesecake, butter cake crust, berry compote, whipped cream & cherry

/DINNER/ /BRUNCH/ /DRINKS/ /TEQUILA+MEZCAL/

- TO START -

SALSA TRIO

Salsa roja, xni-pec, salsa verde or avocado salsa

GUACAMOLE

Hand mashed to order
add chorizo, add bacon
add cotija cheese, add jalapeños

STREET CORN

Corn in the cob grilled, chipotle mayo with cotija cheese and chili piquin

FARM QUESADILLA

Seasonal selection of local farm vegetables
Ask your server about what is in season!

SHRIMP CEVICHE*

Fresh pineapple, local radish, cucumber, red onions, jalapeños, lime juice, avocado salsa, cilantro

CHICHARRONES

Fried pig skin, chile piquín

QUESO

Asadero, Monterey cheese, cheddar, cotija and pepitas
add chorizo, add bacon
add mushrooms, add jalapeños

CHORIZO NACHOS

Local Mexican chorizo, asadero cheese, topped with salsa verde, crema, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms, add jalapeños

CRAB NACHOS*

Asadero cheese, topped with xni-pec, mojo crema, blue crab, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms, add jalapeños

add chorizo, add bacon
add chicken, add beef barbacoa

STREET BRUSSELS SPROUTS* (contains tree nuts)

Made to order crispy brussels sprouts tossed with salsa macha, pickled red cabbage, cotija cheese and cilantro

add chorizo, add bacon
add chicken, add beef barbacoa

- Salads + Sides -

CHIPOTLE ENSALADA

Farm greens, cucumber, red onion, avocado, radish, corn totilla strips, cotija cheese, and chipotle lime dressing
add chorizo, add bacon
add chicken, add beef barbacoa, add shrimp

SIDE FRIED PLANTAINS

SIDE PAPAS BRAVAS

Chile piquín

SIDE EL JEFE PINTO BEANS

House-made beans topped with cotija cheese

SIDE FRESH AVOCADO

SIDE GREENS

House greens, farm radish tossed with lime vinaigrette

PORK CHORIZO

Local sourced Mexican chorizo

TORTILLA SOUP

Marinated El Jefe Chicken in Consome with Asadaro Cheese, Avocado, Crema, Cilantro and tortilla strips

- Mains -

AL PASTOR

Locally sourced marinated pork belly, grilled pineapple, pickled onion, plantains, and farm greens. Corn tortillas on side

QUESABIRRIA

Slow cooked marinated beef in 3 folded corn tortillas with melted asadero cheese. Avocado salsa on top. Served with a side of consomé with onions and cilantro (au jus) for dipping. Think a mix between a taco and a quesadilla

TLAYUDA

Crispy flour tortilla, pinto beans purée, mushrooms, melted asadero cheese, farm greens, pickled onions, salsa roja add chorizo, bacon add chicken add beef barbacoa, add shrimp

PLANTAIN CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Grilled chicken, asadero cheese, plantains, crema + salsa roja on the side

CARNITAS BOWL

Yucatán-style braised Colorado pork, pickled onions, papas bravas, farm greens, side of salsas + tortillas

MUSHROOMS TACOS PLATE

Sauteed mushrooms, topped with vegan pipian salsa (pepita salsa) pickled pineapple and cilantro 2 corn tortillas. add 1 taco +5
Choose greens or beans as your side or plantains

PESCADO TACOS PLATE*

El Jefe beer-battered cod fish, chipotle-lime aioli + citrus slaw on 2 corn tortillas. add 1 taco +6
Choose greens or beans as your side or plantains

BEEF BARBACOA TACOS PLATE

Slow-braised Colorado brisket, tomatillo dill crema, cucumbers and red onions
served on 2 corn tortillas. add 1 taco +6 Choose greens or beans as your side or plantains

MOLE ENCHILADAS*

Chef Eusebio brings his hometown Mole Poblano recipe. Three corn tortillas stuffed with asadero cheese and homemade Carnitas with Crema fresca, radish, onions, and cilantro on top

CHORIZO AND BEANS TACOS PLATE

Locally sourced chorizo & Homemade pinto beans, crema, salsa verde and onions & fresh cilantro,
served on 2 corn tortillas. add 1 taco +4.50 Choose greens or beans as your side or plantains

- DESSERT -

BANANA SPLIT

Fried plantains, sugar, dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream, pepitas

CHURROS

Stuffed fried-dough pastry covered in cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche + vanilla ice cream

MEX-KEY LIME PIE

Graham cracker crust, Mexican key lime custard, caramelized pumpkin seeds + whipped cream

- TO START -

GUACAMOLE

Hand mashed to order
add chorizo, add bacon
add cotija cheese, add jalapeños

SALSA TRIO

Salsa roja, xni-pec, salsa verde or avocado salsa

QUESO

Asadero cheese, Monterey cheese, cheddar, cotija and pepitas
add chorizo, add bacon
add mushrooms, add jalapeños

CHICHARRONES

Fried pig skin, chile piquín

CRAB NACHOS

Asadero cheese, topped with xni-pec, mojo crema, blue crab, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms, add jalapeños

CHIPOTLE ENSALADA

Farm greens, cucumber, red onion, avocado, radish, corn tortilla strips, cotija cheese, and chipotle lime dressing
add chorizo, add bacon
add chicken, add beef barbacoa

FARM QUESADILLA

Seasonal selection of local farm vegetables
Ask your server about what is in season!

SHRIMP CEVICHE*

Fresh pineapple, local radish, cucumber, jalapeños, red onions, lime juice, avocado salsa, cilantro

- BRUNCH PLATES -

HUEVOS CON MOLE

Chef Eusebio Silverio homemade Mole Poblano, corn cheese quesadilla, crema, radish and two organic sunny side eggs.

DIVORCIADOS

El jefe carnitas, pinto beans smother with two warm salsas, melted asadero cheese, crema and two cage free sunny up eggs.

BORRACHO FRENCH TOAST

Mezcal caramelized bananas and organic agave sauce, over challah bread dipped in spices-blend egg wash. Whipped cream and dulce de leche and toasted walnuts.

HUEVOS REVUELTOS

Scrambles eggs with seedless diced jalapeños, red onions, tomatoes, melted asadero cheese. Served with side of greens and beans
add chorizo, add bacon
add chicken, add beef barbacoa.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS*

2 sunny-side-up eggs, two corn tortillas. Topped with pinto beans, homemade ranchero sauce, avocado salsa, crema, cotija cheese. Served with side of greens, papas bravas add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +4,add beef barbacoa +5

CHILAQUILES*

2 sunny-side-up eggs, crispy corn tortillas smothered with chilaquiles sauce, chorizo cotija cheese, avocado salsa and crema.

BEFF BARBACOA TACOS

2 Scrambled eggs and barbacoa. Avocado salsa, Mayan xni-pec, cotija cheese and papas bravas.

PESCADO TACOS 2

Fried cod fish, citrus slaw, cilantro, chipotle-lime aioli.

CARNITAS & EGGS*

Yucatan carnitas, 2 sunny-side-up eggs, served with side of greens, papas bravas & salsas.

BREAKFAST BURRITO

Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, cheese, chorizo, potatoes, smothered with ranchero sauce, avocado salsa and crema, side of greens and radish.

GRINGO BREAKFAST

Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, side gluten-free buttered toast
Served with seasonal jam.

- SIDES & EXTRAS -

Side of Bacon

Extra Egg

Side of Fried Plantains

Side of Papas Bravas

Chile piquín

Side of Jefe Pinto Beans

House-made beans topped with cotija cheese

Side of Fresh Avocado

Side of Greens

House greens, farm radish tossed with lime vinaigrette

Side of Fruit

*These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Please let your server know of any food allergies or preferences prior to ordering your meal.

Whenever possible we work with local farmers and ranchers to bring you the best quality local and organic ingredients...better ingredients, better food, better planet.

Immigrants and their traditions are essential to the food we make and the hospitality we share. We love and are grateful to have them in our lives.

The Management Team at El Jefe Denver

LOS COCTELES

LA CASA MARGARITA

Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave

MAMI CASA MARGARITA

Habanero and orange infused Tequila Blanco , fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave

HIBISCUS MARGARITA

Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, triple sec, hibiscus & agave

THE OAXACAN APPLE

400 Conejos Mezcal, apple cider, rosemary syrup, fresh lime juice & Topo Chico

SMOKEY MARGARITA

400 Conejos Mezcal, fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave

LA PALOMA

Tequila Blanco, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda

BURNT ORANGE OLD FASHIONED

100% agave tequila reposado, orange syrup & bitters

LA CERVEZA

PACIFICO

TECATE

NEGRA MODELO

Modelo Especial

HAZY IPA

EL VINO

Vino Blanco y Rosado

Aveleda

Vinho Verde, Portugal

MONTES

Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Carmel Road

Unoaked Chardonnay, CA

Vino Tinto

Pinot Noir, CA

Camel Road

Cabernet, CA

Vive

Malbec, ARG

SANGRIA

Red or white Seasonal Sangria

TEQUILA BLANCO

CUERVO TRADICIONAL

LALO

HERRADURA

MAESTRO DOBEL

CENTENARIO

TEQUILA REPOSADO

HERRADURA

CENTENARIO

MAESTRO DOBEL

TEQUILA AÑEJO

CENTENARIO

HERRADURA

TRES GENERACIONES

MEZCAL

400 CONEJOS

CREYENTE

ALIPUS SAN JUAN

OTHER AGAVE SPIRITS

HACIENDA CHIHUAHUA SOTOL

LA HIGUERA SOTOL

LA VENENOSA RAICILLA

RANCHO TEPÚA BACANORA

OTHER SPIRITS

TITO'S

APEROL

GRAND MARNIER

Immigrants and their traditions are essential to the good food we make and the hospitality we share. We love and are grateful to have them in our lives.

Whenever possible we work with local farmers and ranchers to bring you the best quality local and organic ingredients...better ingredients, better food, better planet.

We are proud to offer you farm fresh eggs from Wisdom Natural Poultry. Please let your server know of any food allergies or preferences prior to ordering and we will be happy to work with the chef to accommodate you. *Consuming Raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Immigrants and their traditions are essential to the good food we make and the hospitality we share. We love and are grateful to have them in our lives.

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Machete Organica

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Jefe Brunch - Chilaquiles

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Mezcal Vago

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Feasting at Jefe

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Los Nahuales Mezcal

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Carne Asada Taco

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La Casa

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Pescado Taco

WE DON'T MESS AROUND.

Our menu is inspired by the Mexican regions of Yucatán, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. We strive to respect the influences and traditions of these diverse cultures to bring you food that is uniquely El Jefe.

We believe in doing things the right way. Not because it’s trendy or cool, but because it’s right. We change our menu with the grow season, supporting our neighbors and the terroir of Colorado. We are not your average Mexican joint, rather a reflection of our environment and beliefs.