- 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
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!
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
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
add mushrooms, add jalapeños
CRAB NACHOS*
Asadero cheese, topped with xni-pec, mojo crema, blue crab, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms, add jalapeños
add mushrooms, add jalapeños
add chorizo, add bacon
add chicken, add beef barbacoa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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
MX
TECATE
MX
NEGRA MODELO
MX
Modelo Especial
MX
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.