El Jefe’s is a Mexican restaurant and bar at 4–6 Nicolson Street in Edinburgh. The lively, casual venue centres its food on bold flavours that work well for sharing, supported by tequila and cocktails from the bar.
Tacos let diners combine different fillings and toppings across one meal, while burritos provide a more substantial all in one option. Quesadillas bring toasted tortillas and melted cheese to the selection for a familiar, comforting choice.
Loaded fries and patatas bravas extend the menu into indulgent sides that can be shared around the table. Vegan and gluten free choices help mixed groups find suitable dishes without losing the kitchen’s emphasis on spice, texture and generous toppings.
The drinks list and upbeat atmosphere make El Jefe’s particularly suited to social meals and evenings out. Diners can stop for a quick plate or settle in over several dishes, cocktails and conversation in the central Southside location.
Address: 4–6 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DH, Scotland
El jefes Menu
Pequeños
Guacamole & House Tortilla Chips
El Jefe’s Patatas Bravas
Elote Style Corn Ribs
Chipotle BBQ Wings
Jalapeño Poppers
Watermelon Avocado & Feta Salad
Padron Peppers
Chipotle & Honey Tenders
Beef Birria Mac’n’Cheese
Nachos & Dirty Fries
Choose: House Made Tortilla Chips, Crispy Potato Fries, Sweet Potato Fries. Served with Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Red Salsa, Guacamole and Sour Cream. ADD: Pollo Asado, BBQ Chipotle Pulled Pork, Beef Birria, Carne Asada, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salsa +5
Nachos & Dirty Fries
Tacos Served in Pairs
Chicken Asado
Pico De Gallo, Jalapeño Aioli
Crispy Chicken Tacos
Chipotle Honey Glazed Chicken with Pickled Red Cabbage & Pico de Gallo Sweet Potato & Black Bean Guacamole, Feta
Chipotle Pulled Pork
Cheese, Jalapeño Aioli & Red Salsa
Baja Fish
Corona Tempura Battered Fish with Pickled Red Cabbage & Pico de Gallo
Sweet Potato & Black Bean
Guacamole, Feta
Crispy Cauliflower
Chipotle BBQ Cauliflower, Pickled Cabbage
Beef Birria
Slow Cooked Beef served with Fried Cheese, Pico de Gallo & a Chilli Broth
Carne Asada
Steak, Cheese, Guacamole & Red Salsa
Barbacoa Lamb
Lamb, Pickled Red Onion, Chimichurri
Quesadillas
Served with Cheese, Red Salsa, Sour Cream & Guacamole
Barbacoa Lamb
BBQ Chipotle Pulled Pork
Pollo Asado
Beef Birria
Sweet Potato & Black Bean
Burritos
Served with House Made Tortilla Chips. Your choice of Cali Style with fries or Classic with rice
Barbacoa Lamb
BBQ Chipotle Pulled Pork
Pollo Asado
Beef Birria
Sweet Potato & Black Bean
Crispy Chicken
Sides
Fries
Guacamole
Sweet Potato Fries
Spicy Mac’n’Cheese
Mexican Rice
House Salad
Sauces
Red Salsa
Sour Cream
Burnt Jalapeño Aioli
Queso
Desserts
Churros served with Nutella
Chocolate Chilli Brownie
served with Vanilla Ice Cream
3 Scoops of Ice Cream
Cocktails
Classic Margarita
Cazadores, Triple Sec, lime, agave
Tommy’s Margarita
Patrón Silver, lime, agave
Coconut Margarita
Coconut Cazcabel, lime, agave
Banana Honey Margarita
Casamigos, banana liqueur, yuzu, lime, honey
Low/Alcohol Free
Apricot Daquiri 0.0%
Seedlip Grove, apricot, honey, lime
Peach & Basil Smash 0.0%
Seedlip Grove, peach, basil, lime, topped with soda
La Brisa 0.0%
Seedlip Spice, pineapple & sage, lime, ginger beer
Virgin Mojito 0.0%
Seedlip Grove, apple juice, lime, sugar, mint, soda, flavours + 50p
Bottle
Pacifico
Corona
Corona 0.0%
Madrí Excepcional 0.0%
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero
Irn Bru, Diet Irn Bru, Fanta, Red Bull
Pepsi Max Slim Can
Jarritos
Cola, Lime, Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Strawberry, Mandarin, Grapefruit
Tequila
Cazadores
Patrón Silver
Patrón Reposado
Patrón Añejo
Fizz
125ml / Btl
Prosecco Spumante
Deliciously frothy, apple and citrus. Bella Modella, Veneto, Italy. Vegan.
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial
Pear, white peach & apple, fine, light bubbles.
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Rosé
Pear, white peach & apple, fine, light bubbles.
White Wine
175ml / 250ml / Btl
Campo Flores
Zippy grapefruit & fragrant flowers. La Mancha, Spain
Pique & Mixe
Refreshing & fruity, zest galore! Languedoc, France
Silga Verdejo
Dry and zesty, bit peachy, great on its own or with just about any kind of taco! Alvarez y Diez, Castilla y León, Spain
Sauvignon Blanc
Tropical summertime joy. Refreshing as can be. Marlborough, New Zealand
Red Wine
175ml / 250ml / Btl
Rosso Di Nero D’avola
Ample ripe plum & cassis, hint of spice. Palazzo del Mare, Sicily, Italy
Merlot Reserva
Soft plum, black cherry & light chocolate notes. Los Espinos, Central Valley, Chile
Cinco Fincas Malbec
Blackberry, cherry, light fresh tobacco. Mendoza, Argentina