El Jefe - Leña y Mar

1271 N Lake St, Aurora
(630) 340-3328

Recent Reviews

Lazara Ruiz

OMG FELT LIKE I WAS IN FLORIDA SOUTH BEACH. FOOD DELICIOUS DRINKS A BIG Variety of tropical tequila.Margarita's Bloody Mary's Mojito's. This place is just top-notch. The atmosphere is amazing. The service EXCELLENT STAFF are AMAZING to you there ALWAYS Attempted to your needs Always suggesting asking if you need refill if you need anything else the drinks are amazing. The bar man man, he does the most wonderful drinks. I mean, you should try them all. It's good to come there for an anniversary corporations meetings. Birthdays, bringing your parents weekend is like party night. In lights up like South beach place for vegetarians here in el jefe aurora il And all over they got the best fish and vegetarian food and all Naperville and Aurora, their place are amazing and delicious and well spiceThis is a place that you have to go. You will not regret it fancy luxury classic comfortable being like home?The staff is amazing ladiesare beautiful and professional in suggesting all about the menu . I love the staffs. The ladies are gorgeous, classy. Attentive always trying to assist in any way. They can to make your visit a pleasant and enjoyable day or night. I met one of the owners. Very nice person, big smile professional? I am glad that I met one of the owners and he is classy attentive. Very professional a gentleman. The place is very organized cleanness. I love it. This is a place to take our love ones or husbands or girlfriends or wives. Your mother's or fathers are nieces. Anybody that you think special to you? This place is just a place for them. And what do you tell me about the patio? They have a beautiful big patio for all . If you have any meetings or for staff or any corporations event were here To serve you, coffee cotails drinks before your dinner or lunch.you want to have a small party, you can have it in that section . Close a section down BRING ALL YOUR LOVE ONE AND MAKE THAT SECCTION YOURS .where you can be with your family and friends corporation. Meetings, lawyers, judges. This is the place for you. Very inviting .Big screen TV WITH SCENERIES OF THE Beach. It's like being in Florida South Beach or Naples, but near your home. THE FOOD BIRRA TACOS , RED SNAPPER , GOAT, LAMB, BEEF CHICKEN ,TOO MANY AMAZING FOOD , HERE I LEAVE THE MENU. I ORDER ALL DIFFERENT KIND OF PLATES SIDES SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HAVE A FEAST OF AMAZING FOOD FLAVORS SPICES .AND DRINKS FROM THE BAR HAVE ALL KIND OF Liquor TO YOUR TASTE FROM AROUND THE WORLD ? FEEL AT HOME MY PEOPLE.Vegetarian options: Fish, shrimp, beans rice veatable they will hook you and if you like spice my friend you came to the right place and for people that don't like it hot we got you too.?? ?❤️Kid-friendliness: Yelp we love kids got menu for themWheelchair accessibility: Yes we love you too no problem we're a family we cater to all needs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Molcajete, La Jefa Chopped Salad, Coctel De Camaron, Seafood, Birria Quesatacos, Pina Volcan

Pedro Fuentes

Great place to eat and always have same consistency on there food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Maribel Benitez

Fun place to eat if you enjoy a loud environment. There’s a lot going on. Great for happy hours. I wouldn’t recommend for kids since it’s too loud. I also didn’t appreciate getting my picture taken while we ate, I felt like I was on an excursion and then felt obligated to buy the picture. Otherwise, loved the decorations.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Zorro reyes

We were welcome to the restaurant nice and greeted us. We were surprised how nice the place look, I would recommend it for sure. The server, Axel was great he was explaining what does the food have and also he was doing such a good job. He had a vibe and will for sure Guide you through your visit en el jefe. The manager Roman was so attentive and very nice and understanding. I would say he is the best manager and very professional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Molcajete

Lexy sanchez

Axel was such an amazing server, he gave my boyfriend and I the best experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Quesatacos

la fresita gh

The host is the worst if you restaurant is named (El JEFE MAR Y LEÑA ) I recommend you to hire someone bilingual and kind the lady was so arrogant pretending she doesn't speak Spanish even that I speak English she was acting so weird asking 4 times some cuestion honestly so disappointed

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Seafood

Shirley Cristobal

I loved the service they offer, I would like to return again and have a great time.Kid-friendliness: My children were satisfied

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flan de Temporada, Langostinos Tomatlán, Arrachera El Jefe

Liam Xhui

I was visiting Aurora, Chicago for a few days and stumbled upon this place and really liked it. Thank you all for the good vibes, although my husband spoke for me because I didn't quite understand. Please continue.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flan de Temporada, Ostiones El Jefe

Jose luis Tapia

Food was ok, service definitely terrible and surprisingly it wasn’t to busy so I definitely expected more quality on that, the only thing that I noticed is, I came with my wife and we ordered 3 things from the menu. Which they came with good presentation, flavor was ok and pricing is “Fare”The only complaint I got is…1.- they charge me 3% plus of my check, which I asked what was about, they said “because adding that percentage, they avoid increasing our prices in food” which it doesn’t make any sense for me to be honest.2.- 20% tip added without of my consent (IL law apply only on tables of more than 4-6 parties) I feel like you tip based on the service that ur server gives you, specially if they forget the drinks or If u need to keep calling the server all the time for water refills, napkins, utensils, etc…The location is Nice, good music, good lights, great welcoming, maybe not my first choice for any special occasion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Venta Venta

Very nice experience 100% recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lenin Correa

An exceptional culinary experience in this restaurant. From the friendly service to the delicious food, every moment was a pleasure. I will definitely come back to taste more of their exquisite dishes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meztli valdiviezo

An exceptional dining experience! From the moment you enter, you are surrounded by a welcoming and helpful atmosphere. Without a doubt, I will return soon to enjoy more unforgettable moments in this charming restaurant."

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dolors Masplà Singla

A very cool place, to go as a family or as a couple. All great, without a doubt a very good place that I highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Camarones A la Diabla, Queso Flameado

Lesketa Mann

Excellent food, great atmosphere especially for a celebration, food, and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Massimiliano “Max Fanto” Fantozzi

Special place. Good food, must like spicy. Pleasant background music. Very colourful. To try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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