Jefe | Mexican Restaurant

16360 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego - 97035
250 reviews
Mexican
(503) 635-1900

Had high hopes based on the reviews, the menu and the ambiance. The best item we ordered was the chips and salsa. Their corn tortilla is horrible. I took one bite and ended up just eating the inside of my tacos. It was thick and tough. Most of the dishes weren't tasty. Service was good in the beginning and then it wasn't. Waited awhile and asked twice for a refill of water. We wouldn't go back.

Vegan Cauliflower Tacos were delicious. They have Handmade tortillas that are to die for, Drinks were also amazing and they can make them virgin if you don't drink alcohol. I Would highly recommend this restaurant, good for gathering. A girl's/guy's night out. This restaurant was was nice and clean. Restroom was clean as well. Staff is very nice and attentive. Thumbs up guy's

I was really happy based on reviews to try a new place we have not been too! I thought it was going to be amazing or at least decent! We first came in we wait about 5min to be acknowledged then we were sat down and sat for good 10 minutes before waitress came to table. Then we placed order for are drinks and food at same time and drinks came like a minute before are food! Food did come quickly but was disappointed on my Carne Asada plate I don’t mind paying the higher price for any food but, the steak was beef was very hard to eat it was like rubber very fatty and beans were not cooked all way still hard. The waitress at no point ask for refill or how we were! We had to flag her down to get our check! Very disappointed first and last trip! I feel if service was great and food so so it would make up for it but not this case!

Great outdoor, covered and heated space to eat a delicious meal. I love the vegetarian bowl!Thank you for offering an outdoor space where I feel safe during the covid surge.

Love this place! Not only is the food exceptional, but the staff is what makes it extra special. They go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Not to mention their cocktails are out of this world! Love this place!?

Great food and drinks. Very cool atmosphere and friendly staff.

Great food. Great service. Good price. Nice location w outdoor patio seating, blazing heaters keeping things warm on a very cold winter's night. Loved it.

Fabulous food! Chips and salsa were delicious. The tacos were sublime, not too spicy. My partner got the cochinita, and I was jealous! The meat was so tender it fell apart, and the cauliflower sauce was savory and flavorful.... amazing dinner!

Some items were a little bland and others were very good. Parking is a nightmare in this area. They definitely feel like a fusion or watered down version of Mexican food for a white folks neighborhood. Nothing tasted like it was improperly cooked or burned but some key items were missing the flavors that are standard with the dishes. Main entrees seemed to be where they shined best. Service was friendly although a bit hard to flag down at times. The place was about half capacity and looked like they had a few food runners but maybe only one other waitress.Overall I wouldn't say no to going back if invited by someone but I don't think it would be a place I'd instantly think of for an outing.

Great food! Fish tacos were tasty, just spicy enough. Such a cool feel and variety of seating options. Friendly staff with timely service and care. Date thought carnitas were a bit spicy for her but still very good.