Inside the Menu

At El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common, the menu brings together a mix of classic Mexican flavors with a casual, filling vibe. Whether you’re starting your day or craving a hearty lunch or dinner, you’ll find everything from breakfast burritos to satisfying street tacos and family-style meals designed to share. Most people start by choosing their base—like a burrito, bowl, or taco—and then add proteins, sides, and drinks to round out the meal. There’s a good balance between meat and vegetarian options, and plenty of chips, salsas, and beverages like horchata and Jarritos to complement your plate. For groups or families, the family meals make it easy to pick several dishes at once without the hassle. The menu flows naturally, offering something for everyone whether you want a quick taco snack or a full feast.

Menu Sections (76)

  1. MEXICAN BREAKFAST BURRITOS – Two 8" Burritos+Scrambled egg+Home fries+Choice of meat+ Rice and Beans+ cold toppings. – $9.75

  2. TWO TACOS BREAKFAST – Two 6" corn tacos+Scrambled egg+Home fries (meat+ Rice and Beans+ cold toppings). – $9.75

  3. AMERICANO BREAKFAST – Two Eggs any Style+ Choice of Protein+Home Fries+ Toast – $9.75

  4. HUEVOS RANCHEROS – Two eggs + choice of protein + home fries +rice and beans + any cold toppings – $10.50

  5. MEXICAN BREAKFAST BOWL – Served with home fries, scramble eggs, choice of protein, rice, beans, and any cold toppings. – $10.50

  6. FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST – Four pieces+Syrup+choice of breakfast protein+home fries – $9.95

  7. FRENCH TOAST SIDE – Four pieces+syrup – $5.50

  8. SINGLE BREAKFAST BURRITO – One 8-inch burrito served with; rice+ beans+ protein choice + any cold toppings. "Add home fries for $1" – $5.95

  9. SIDES (BREAKFAST) – $0.00

  10. BREAKFAST SANDWISH – One 8-inch burrito served with; rice+ beans+ protein choice + any cold toppings. "Add home fries for $1" – $5.95

  1. JARRITOS (Mexican Soda- 12oz) – Choose your favorite delicious sugar cane Mexican sodas. – $0.00

  2. MEXICAN COKE (12oz Bottle) – Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love – $3.25

  3. FRESH ORANGE JUICE (16oz) – Fresh squeezed daily in House orange juice. – $4.95

  4. BOTTLED JUICE (15.9oz) – Enjoy your favorite juice in a bottle. – $3.45

  5. HORCHATA (16oz) – "It tastes like rice pudding but better!" Great refreshment, delicious taste made from rice and condensed milk. house made. – $3.25

  6. BOTTLE WATER (12oz) – keep hydrated, drink water ! – $2.25

  7. JAMAICA COLD TEA (16oz) – Delicious and healthy refreshment! House made hibiscus sweet tea. – $2.95

  8. SODA CANS (12oz) – Choose your favorite and enjoy! – $2.45

  9. KiDS JUICE BOX (6.76oz) – NEW ITEM! – $1.95

  10. HOT TEA (16oz) – $2.95

  1. ***BURRITO COMBO*** – (BURRITO + SIDE / DESSERT + DRINK) 12-inch tortilla burrito with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with a choice of any side and any drink. – $16.95

  2. ***BOWL COMBO*** – (BOWL + SIDE / DESSERT + DRINK) Choose a protein + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with a choice of any side and drink. – $16.95

  3. ***TACO SET COMBO*** – (3 TACO SET + SIDE/DESSERT + DRINK) Three tacos with double corn tortilla + protein choice + any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with a choice of any side and any drink. – $16.95

  4. ***SUPER QUESADILLA COMBO*** – (QUESADILLA + SIDE / DESSERT + DRINK) 12-inch quesadilla with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans + toppings. Served with a choice of any side and any drink. – $16.95

  1. FEED A FAMILY OF 2 FOR $32 – Pick 2 entrees + large chips and salsa or queso or side of rice and beans + 2 sodas/waters! – $32.00

  2. FEED A FAMILY OF 4 FOR $64 – Pick 4 entrees, large chips and salsa, large chips and queso or large chips and guac or side of rice and beans plus 4 sodas/waters! – $64.00

  3. FEED A FAMILY OF 6 FOR $96 – Pick 6 entrees, large chips and salsa, large chips and queso, large chips and guac or side of rice and beans plus 6 sodas/waters! – $96.00

  4. FAMILY OF 2 PLUS 2 KiDS $45 – Pick two adult entrees, 2 kids meals, large chips and salsa or side of rice and beans with 2 sodas/water and 2 kids juice boxes. – $45.00

  1. ***MEX BOWL JEFE'S COMBO*** – (BOWL + SIDE/DESSERT + DRINK) Choose a protein + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with a choice of any side and drink. – $16.95

  2. MEXICAN BOWL – Choose a protein + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. – $11.45

  3. FAJITA BOWL (Chicken+Steak+Shrimp) – Chicken + steak + shrimp + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side. – $13.95

  4. CHICKEN ONLY FAJITA BOWL – Chicken + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side. – $13.95

  5. STEAK ONLY FAJITA BOWL – Steak + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side. – $13.95

  6. SHRIMP ONLY FAJITA BOWL – Shrimp + rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with 3 flour tortillas side. – $13.95

  1. ***3 TACOS JEFE"S COMBO*** – Three tacos with double corn tortilla + protein choice + any hot toppings + any cold toppings. – $16.95

  2. 3 TACO SET – Three tacos with double corn tortilla + protein choice + any hot toppings + any cold toppings. – $11.25

  3. SINGLE???? TACO (ONE) – ONE taco with double corn tortilla + protein choice + hot toppings + cold toppings. – $4.25

  1. *** BURRITO JEFE'S COMBO*** – (BURRITO + SIDE / DESSERT + DRINK) 12-inch tortilla burrito with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. Served with a choice of any side and any drink. – $16.95

  2. BURRITOS – 12-inch tortilla burrito with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans +any hot toppings + any cold toppings. – $11.25

  1. ***SUPER QUESADILLA COMBO*** – (QUESADILLA + SIDE / DESSERT + DRINK) 12-inch quesadilla with one choice of any protein+ rice +beans + toppings. Served with a choice of any side and any drink. – $16.95

  2. SUPER QUESADILLA – 12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese + Protein choice + any hot toppings. Served with 2 sides. – $11.25

  3. CHEESE QUESADILLA – 12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese. served with sour cream and salsa. – $6.45

  4. VEGGIE QUESADILLA – 12-inch flour tortilla with Mexican cheese + roast vegetables. Served with sour cream and salsa. – $9.95

  1. CHIMICHANGAS – Two 8" fried burritos made with spicy ground beef, corn, cheese and topped with some queso sauce for perfection. – $7.95

  2. SUPER CHIMICHANGAS – 2-8 inch Deep fried ground beef, corn and cheese burritos (seasoned to perfection) with a side of rice and beans – $11.25

  3. NACHOS (Queso+Meat+Jalapenos+Pico+Sour Cream) – Corn Tortilla chips with queso + protein of your choice + jalapenos + pico de galo + sour cream – $9.25

  4. VEGGIE NACHOS (Queso+Veggies + Jalapeno + Pico De Galo+ Sour Cream) – Corn Tortilla chips, with queso + roasted veggies + any of your favorite toppings – $9.95

  5. SUPER NACHOS (Queso+Meat + Toppings Of Your Choice) – Corn Tortilla chips, with queso + protein of your choice +any of your favorite toppings – $11.25

  6. CHIPS (Plain) – Corn Tortilla chips – $2.25

  7. CHIPS & SALSA – Corn Tortilla chips + famous El Jefe's Salsa. MADE FRESH IN HOUSE! – $3.25

  8. CHIPS & QUESO – Corn Tortilla chips + house made delicious Queso sauce. – $3.95

  9. CHIPS & GUACAMOLE – Corn Tortilla chips + house made Guacamole – $4.45

  10. DOS AMIGOS CHIPS (Salsa + Queso) – Corn tortilla chips served with fresh made in house red salsa and queso sauce. – $7.25

  11. TRES AMIGOS CHIPS (Salsa +Guac+Queso) – Corn tortilla chips served with fresh made in house red salsa, queso sauce and guacamole. – $9.95

  12. MEXICAN STREET CORN (6oz Cup) – 6oz cup. Sweet Corn tossed with house made crema, Mexican spices and cotija cheese. Enjoy! – $5.25

  1. TACO SALAD – Fried flour tortilla shell served with lettuce mix + one protein of your choice + pico de galo+ cheese +sour cream. – $9.95

  2. SUPER SALAD BOWL – Salad bowl served with lettuce mix + one protein of your choice +any cold toppings. (taco shell per request) – $11.45

  3. CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP – 6oz or 16oz cup of Slow-simmered shredded chicken in a rich tomato-chili broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips. Bold flavors and comforting warmth in every spoonful. – $4.95

  4. MEXICAN CHILI (Meat+Pork) – Six times award winner !!! 6oz or 16oz authentic chili cup with Pork and beef made fresh in house. A bold and savory house-made chili loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a blend of spices. – $4.95

  1. KiDS ONE TACO MEAL W/ CHIPS & SALSA – Build your own taco with your favorite protein choice and any toppings, served with chips and salsa and kids juice box. – $7.50

  2. KiDS CHEESE QUESADILLA MEAL – 6" Quesadilla with choice of corn or flour tortilla, served with chips & salsa & choice of kids juice. – $7.50

  3. KiDS PROTEIN QUESADILLA MEAL – 6" Quesadilla with choice of corn or flour tortilla, any protein, served with chips & salsa & choice of kids juice. – $8.50

  4. KiDS MINI BOWL MEAL – Kids size bowl, with choice of rice and beans, protein and toppings, served with chips and salsa and kids juice box. – $8.50

  5. KiDS CARNITAS STREET CORN MEAL – kids street corn cup with carnitas on top. served with small chips and salsa and kids juice box. – $7.50

  1. MEAT SIDES (4oz) – Choose any of your favorites house prepared proteins! – $0.00

  2. HOT SIDES (4oz) – All fresh and healthy made in house ! – $0.00

  3. COLD SIDES (4oz) – All healthy and fresh choices . All prepared in house to keep high quality! – $0.00

  4. TORTILLA SIDES – Choice of corn or flour tortillas. – $0.00

  5. SAUCE/SALSAS SIDES (4oz) – House made fresh, healthy and delicious ! – $0.00

  6. GUACAMOLE SIDE (4oz) – Fresh guacamole made in house daily! – $4.25

  7. MANGO HABANERO SIDE (4oz) – Made fresh in house daily! – $3.75

  8. QUESO SIDE (4oz) – Made fresh in house daily! – $3.25

  9. RICE & BEANS SIDE (6oz) – Mexican Rice - Cilantro Lime Rice - Black Beans - Pinto Beans - Refried Beans - – $3.75

  1. FLAN – House made dessert with caramel Flan caramelized with Dulce de Leche! – $5.75

  2. CHURROS – Delicious Mexican fried churros tossed on sugar and cinnamon for perfection. – $3.45

  3. NUTELLA EMPANADAS – Fried sweet empanada filled with Nutella. – $3.45

How This Menu Feels

Stepping into El Jefe's Taqueria feels like a warm, spontaneous pause in the middle of a busy day. The menu invites quick, satisfying meals that fuel both solo diners and small groups craving bold flavors without the wait. Portions are generous, encouraging individual plates that feel personal yet hearty, perfect for a mindful bite or a casual break between errands or study sessions. The vibrant, cozy ambiance blends with fast, attentive service to create a relaxed mood where the focus is on good food and easy enjoyment—whether you’re grabbing takeout or settling in for a brief, flavorful escape.

Menu Questions

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Where This Food Place Lives

80 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, United States

+1 617-936-3610