Steve G.
6/21/2025
Solid, traditional Mexican food and sleeper bar for a taco or margaritas. Always good service and the perfect place for a quick lunch taco or salad. Strongly under appreciated fish & Chips as...
El Jefe Cafe
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106 E Escalones
San Clemente, CA 92672
El Jefe Café is dedicated to exceeding our guests' expectations. We will provide the freshest and tastiest ingredients in our authentic Cuban dishes. Our guests will be served promptly in a clean and inviting neighborhood environment by a friendly and outgoing staff committed to operational and i...
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3.5145 reviews
Shirley M.
11/8/2025
The staff is always nice and friendly. There is ample parking and they actually have a side enclosed patio that's light & bright & nice to sit in. They have a large menu with an array of...
Nancy I.
5/2/2024
In the heart of San Clemente is El Jefe, a family run and operated business. They are mostly mexican food, with some staples that carried over from the previous owners which include a club...
Ben B.
8/24/2025
Don't judge a book by its cover. Want a local SC spot that's not corporate-this is it! The fish 'n' chips are amazing! I also had the breakfast burrito with bacon. Again, Amazing. Just do it....
Janet G.
10/3/2025
Seemed like the server was new couldn't answer simple questions. We ordered black beans and got pinto beans. We had a vegan in our party and it took 20 minutes to find out what kind of oil the...
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