- 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
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add cotija cheese +1, add jalapeños +1
$11
$7
STREET CORN
Corn in the cob grilled, chipotle mayo with cotija cheese and chili piquin
$7
$16
PULPO*
Grilled Spanish octopus, Sikil Pak (mayan pumpkin seed purée), pineapple, kalamata olives, farm greens, radish
$16
$9
FARM QUESADILLA
Seasonal selection of local farm vegetables
Ask your server about what is in season!
Ask your server about what is in season!
$9
$13
SHRIMP CEVICHE*
Fresh pineapple, local radish, cucumber, red onions, jalapeños, lime juice, avocado salsa, cilantro
$13
$7
CHICHARRONES
Fried pig skin, chile piquín
$7
$8
QUESO
Asadero, Monterey cheese, cheddar, cotija and pepitas
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
$8
$13
CHORIZO NACHOS
Local Mexican chorizo, asadero cheese, topped with salsa verde, crema, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
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
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
$15
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6
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
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6
10
- 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
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
6
$5
SIDE PAPAS BRAVAS
Chile piquín
$5
$4
SIDE EL JEFE PINTO BEANS
House-made beans topped with cotija cheese
$4
SIDE FRESH AVOCADO
5
$3
SIDE GREENS
House greens, farm radish tossed with lime vinaigrette
$3
$4
PORK CHORIZO
Local sourced Mexican chorizo
$4
$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.
24
AL PASTOR
Locally sourced marinated pork belly, grilled pineapple, pickled onion, plantains, and farm greens. Corn tortillas on side
17
$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
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
Choose greens or beans as your side; or plantains +1
$16
$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
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
served on 2 corn tortillas. add 1 taco +4.50 Choose greens or beans as your side; or plantains +1
$14
- DESSERT -
$8
BANANA SPLIT
Fried plantains, sugar, dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream, pepitas
$8
$8
CHURROS
Stuffed fried-dough pastry covered in cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche + vanilla ice cream
$8
$7
MEX-KEY LIME PIE
Graham cracker crust, Mexican key lime custard, caramelized pumpkin seeds + whipped cream
$7
$7
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN PIE
Graham cracker crust, pumpkin, whipped cream
$7
- TO START -
$11
GUACAMOLE
Hand mashed to order
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add cotija cheese +2, add jalapeños +1
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
$7
QUESO
Asadero cheese, Monterey cheese, cheddar, cotija and pepitas
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
$7
$7
CHICHARRONES
Fried pig skin, chile piquín
$7
$14
CRAB NACHOS
Asadero cheese, topped with xni-pec, mojo crema, blue crab, onions and cilantro
add mushrooms +2, add jalapeños +1
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
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +5,add beef barbacoa +6
$11
$9
FARM QUESADILLA
Seasonal selection of local farm vegetables
Ask your server about what is in season!
Ask your server about what is in season!
$9
$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
add chorizo +2, add bacon +2
add chicken +4,add beef barbacoa +5
$15
$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
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
$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
$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
Served with apple jam
$13
- SIDES & EXTRAS -
$4
Side of Bacon
$4
$2
Extra Egg
$2
$6
Side of Fried Plantains
$6
$5
Side of Papas Bravas
Chile piquín
$5
$4
Side of Jefe Pinto Beans
House-made beans topped with cotija cheese
$4
$4
Side of Fresh Avocado
$4
$3
Side of Greens
House greens, farm radish tossed with lime vinaigrette
$3
$4
Side of Fruit
$4
*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
$9
LA CASA MARGARITA
Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave
$9
$10
MAMI CASA MARGARITA
Habanero and orange infused Tequila Blanco , fresh lime juice, triple sec, agave
$10
$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
$7
PACIFICO
MX
$7
$6
TECATE
MX
$6
$7
NEGRA MODELO
MX
$7
$6
Modelo Especial
MX
$6
HAZY IPA
7
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
$8
Red or white Seasonal Sangria
$8
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.