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- TO START -

$10

SALSA TRIO

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

$10

$11

GUACAMOLE

Hand mashed to order
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add cotija cheese +1, add jalapeños +1

$11

STREET CORN

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

$16

PULPO*

Grilled Spanish octopus, Sikil Pak (mayan pumpkin seed purée), pineapple, kalamata olives, farm greens, radish

$16

FARM QUESADILLA

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

$13

SHRIMP CEVICHE*

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

$13

CHICHARRONES

Fried pig skin, chile piquín

QUESO

Asadero, Monterey cheese, cheddar, cotija and pepitas
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1

$13

CHORIZO NACHOS

Local Mexican chorizo, asadero cheese, topped with salsa verde, crema, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1

$13

$15

CRAB NACHOS*

Asadero cheese, topped with xni-pec, mojo crema, blue crab, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1

$15

add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6

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 +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6

- Salads + Sides -

$12

CHIPOTLE ENSALADA

Farm greens, cucumber, red onion, avocado, radish, corn totilla strips, cotija cheese, and chipotle lime dressing
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6, add shrimp +10

$12

$16

WINTER SALAD

Farm arugula tossed on poblano lime vin, dates, goat cheese, roasted butternut squash and jamon serrano.

$16

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

$13

TORTILLA SOUP

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

$13

- Mains -

LAMB BARBACOA

AL PASTOR

Slow-Braised marinated Lamb shank over tomatillo dill crema, side of sofrito nopales, farm arugula and local flour tortilla.

AL PASTOR

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

$19

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

$19

$15

TLAYUDA

Crispy flour tortilla, pinto beans purée, mushrooms, melted asadero cheese, farm greens, pickled onions, salsa roja add chorizo +2, bacon +2 add chicken +5 add beef barbacoa +6, add shrimp +10

$15

$14

PLANTAIN CHICKEN QUESADILLA

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

$14

$16

CARNITAS BOWL

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

$16

$15

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 +1

$15

$16

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 +1

$16

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 +1

$16

$22

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

$22

$14

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 +1

$14

- 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

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN PIE

Graham cracker crust, pumpkin, whipped cream

- TO START -

$11

GUACAMOLE

Hand mashed to order
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add cotija cheese +2, add jalapeños +1

$11

$10

SALSA TRIO

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

$10

QUESO

Asadero cheese, Monterey cheese, cheddar, cotija and pepitas
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1

CHICHARRONES

Fried pig skin, chile piquín

$14

CRAB NACHOS

Asadero cheese, topped with xni-pec, mojo crema, blue crab, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1

$14

$11

CHIPOTLE ENSALADA

Farm greens, cucumber, red onion, avocado, radish, corn tortilla strips, cotija cheese, and chipotle lime dressing
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6

$11

FARM QUESADILLA

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

$12

SHRIMP CEVICHE*

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

$12

- BRUNCH PLATES -

$14

PLANTAIN STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Topped with dulce de leche ,Granny Smith apple marmalade, whipped cream and pepitas

$14

$15

HUEVOS REVUELTOS

Scrambles eggs with seedless diced jalapeños, red onions, tomatoes, melted asadero cheese. Served with side of greens and beans
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +4,add beef barbacoa +5

$15

HUEVOS RANCHEROS*

2 sunny-side-up eggs, two corn tortillas. Topped with pinto beans, home made 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

$15

$14

CHILAQUILES*

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

$14

HUEVOS CON CHORIZO TACOS 2

scrambled eggs, salsa verde, cotija, onions and cilantro, papas bravas

$14

$16

PESCADO TACOS 2

Fried cod fish, citrus slaw, cilantro, chipotle-lime aioli. Side of farm greens.

$16

CARNITAS & EGGS*

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

$16

$14

BREAKFAST BURRITO

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

$14

$13

GRINGO BREAKFAST

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

$13

- 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

$10

MAMI CASA MARGARITA

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

$10

HIBISCUS MARGARITA

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

$10

$11

THE OAXACAN APPLE

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

$11

$12

SMOKEY MARGARITA

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

$12

$10

LA PALOMA

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

$10

$13

BURNT ORANGE OLD FASHIONED

100% agave tequila reposado, orange syrup & bitters

$13

LA CERVEZA

PACIFICO

TECATE

NEGRA MODELO

Modelo Especial

HAZY IPA

EL VINO

Vino Blanco y Rosado

$9 / $30

Aveleda

Vinho Verde, Portugal

$9 / $30

$9 / $34

MONTES

Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

$9 / $34

$10 / $36

Carmel Road

Unoaked Chardonnay, CA

$10 / $36

Vino Tinto

$9 / $32

Highlands 41

Pinot Noir, CA

$9 / $32

$9 / $34

Camel Road

Cabernet, CA

$9 / $34

$9 / $32

Vive

Malbec, ARG

$9 / $32

SANGRIA

Red or white Seasonal Sangria

TEQUILA BLANCO

CAMPO BRAVO

LALO

HERRADURA

MILAGRO

CASAMIGOS

TEQUILA REPOSADO

HERRADURA

CASAMIGOS

MILAGRO

TEQUILA AÑEJO

CASAMIGOS

HERRADURA

DE LEON

TRES GENERACIONES

MEZCAL

400 CONEJOS

ALIPUS SAN JUAN

OTHER AGAVE SPIRITS

HACIENDA CHIHUAHUA SOTOL

LA HIGUERA SOTOL

LA VENENOSA RAICILLA

RANCHO TEPÚA BACANORA

OTHER SPIRITS

TITO'S

HENDRICKS

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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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.

We hand make our tortillas every day. All of our pork comes from one whole hog. Our chefs breakdown the whole animal, for chorizo, appetizers, stocks, soups, and entrees. Nothing is wasted. We do this out of respect for the animal and for the people who raised them for us. Anything we can produce in our kitchen is done by us, with love. No frills, just good food.