El Jefe's Cantina
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Things get spicy at the all-new El Jefe’s Cantina at Circus Circus Reno Enjoy hot Mexican food and cool margaritas at the newest dining option in Downtown Reno. A center bar will bring a new nightlife atmosphere to the property, serving the best tequila, micheladas and more into the late night.
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Aileen F on Trip Advisor
3 months ago
04/30/2022, 07:42 AM
Tasty Ramen at El Jefe
My family had dinner at the ramen bar located inside of El Jefe. Our waitress was Cindy and she was super sweet and attentive. Always checking in with us to make sure everything was good. The menu was short and simple, all it served was ramen. The ramen portion was hefty and tasty. We paid $69.80 (tip excluded) for 3 bowls of ramen and 2 sodas. I would definitely go back. Although, I wish the menu had more items to choose from like sushi.
Random0928 on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
04/24/2022, 04:12 AM
Jefes
Jay and Bree were amazing and so was the food. Jay recommended the burrito but with steak and it was a perfect choice.
kathleenmooney on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
04/16/2022, 02:39 AM
Reno,s ELL Jefe’s was awesome!
Our experience at El Jefes has so far been the highlight of the trip! The food recommended by our server Grace was excellent with a variety of flavors that was addictive. Not only was her service and recommendation on point, but I noticed the whole operation was clean friendly, and ran like a clock which I mentioned to the manager Kelly when she stopped by our table. Special shout-out to Liberty the hostess who talked us into giving El Jefes a try and is a sweetheart. All three have given us a reason to return tonight, so thank you for the experience ladies!
199wesd on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
04/09/2022, 05:23 AM
Excellent customer service!
Went in to El Jefe’s for dinner and a drink with my wife. We sat down at the bar; Ann Marie served us and was very tentative to us and we had a wonderful time. Definitely will recommend her to friends and family and will come back soon.
Mark A on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
04/04/2022, 02:23 AM
El Jefés
Great food and drinks!! We had Cadillac margaritas and the Taco Salad with grilled chicken were amazing! Ann Marie and Tony were our servers and were attentive to their guests. They made us feel welcome during our visit. We will definitely come back!
B2201NEdonf on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
03/31/2022, 01:29 AM
Good food at reasonable prices. Great staff
Have eaten here several times. Food has been consistently good. Staff attentative.
Nice alternative.
ricramirez1 on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
03/27/2022, 10:05 AM
Great service great food
Outrage server Cindy was great. Cindy made sure all of our food and drinks were to our liking. She made a few suggestions and they were spot on. Great experience. We will definitely be back.
Thomas V on Trip Advisor
5 months ago
03/21/2022, 13:32 PM
An Adequate Place for Mexican
This place is a bit of a scene as they have a huge bar and it is in the middle of the casino action. For food it is just OK, but it is more fun for the bar scene and actually becomes a club sometimes late at night.
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sarahstierch on Trip Advisor
9 months ago
11/17/2021, 08:56 AM
Solo diner: Yummy dinner and drinks, friendly staff - once I got their attention!
I visited El Jefe's on a Sunday evening. I sat at a video poker free seat at the front bar alone.
I sat there for over five minutes while three staff members, including a manager, buzzed around the bar helping customers and counting inventory. I got up, went to the back bar where the staff were gathered, and told them I was sitting there.
The manager brought me water and a few minutes later one of the bartenders came over to take my order. He was very friendly!
I asked for a mezcal margarita. Instead, he made me the signature Cadillac Margarita with a mezcal floater. I'm not a Cadillac fan, but, the acid and savory nature of the mezcal cut through the sweetness of the OJ. It was so good - I ordered a second!
I ordered the quesabirria (the bartender said it was great and I love it!), however, the kitchen was out (it's a rather special dish, so I wasn't surprised). I asked his other favorite dish and he recommended the Shrimp Diablo Tacos. And yes - he was very genuine in his suggestion.
It was a hearty portion with refried beans, fresh salsa, rice, and two tacos.
I requested chips and salsa twice from the bartender but did not receive them. I love crunch with my Mexican food, and I'm happy to pay extra for chips and salsa. I noticed that folks in the dining room around me were getting complimentary chips. However, I noticed people by themselves weren't. Since I did not receive them from the bartender, I asked the runner who brought my food. He had to go out of his way to ask the manager if he could give me chips and salsa. She said yes.
As a woman who travels around the world alone, nothing annoys me more than being ignored, "missed," or denied the same thing as couples or larger groups. Just give me a smaller portion, fine by me.
Regardless, my tacos were delicious and the chips and salsa were, too.
Overall, I'd visit El Jefe's again. The design was cute, food was good, cocktails strong, and once I got their attention - the staff was friendly and attentive.