El Jefe - Leña y Mar

1271 N Lake St, Aurora - 60506
254 reviews
Mexican Seafood
(630) 340-3328

I’ve seen some people say the wait here was long but personally we got seated right away without reservations! Wait for food may have been a bit longer but it was a very decent wait for the we got. The music was a bit loud, but personally I have a problem with loud noises, but I have headphones to help me out, rest of the family did not mind. The decor in the restaurant was AMAZING. Love the vibe of the place. The service was amazing, waiter was nice and we were consistently asked if we needed anything, and our plates were cleared regularly. We got our drinks fairly quickly, the presentation for the drinks were amazing, as-well as the taste. The food was AMAZING, I got the pina volcan, the flavors were amazing, the presentation was amazing. This restaurant was amazing, definitely coming back, really recommend this place!

Delicious food ! Wide variety of selections! The whole staff is extremely helpful !

Went on a recommendation but probably won’t go back again or recommend to others because of the service on the day. Please have your servers write down customers’ orders. Getting our drinks wrong to begin with was slightly annoying but to then follow up with a wrong food order? Not acceptable.

the food awsome!!! the prices are average and very good enviroment.

It was fantastic. It is extremely loud because they have live DJ that gets the place bumping. Food was fabulous! If you are looking for a quiet night out this is not the place.

DJ was good but too loud for dinner

Our family celebrated Mother's Day at El Jefe and my mom was so impressed with the presentation of the food, how delicious it was, and the energetic ambience of the restaurant. Prices are on the higher end, but you can see why the minute you walk in. Will definitely return for special occasions!

Muy buen servicio, pero lamentablemente no ofrecen nada por parte del restaurante por haber sido mi cumpleaños como en otros lugares, ustedes venden el pastel… ?

great food, but music was a little too loud for having conversation

Very fun place! Food was delicious and margaritas are fantastic! Saturday nights must be their "party night" as the music was club level loud! :) So we had to shout to be heard, but, now we know!! Still an authentic Mexican menu made it a great experience!