Tacos El Jefe mexican grill

Loves Park, IL · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Loves Park
#15
of 64 restaurants
City Percentile
51%
rating percentile
Address
Tacos El Jefe mexican grill, 6566 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111
Phone
(815) 707-6996
Website
tacoseljefe815.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat

Tacos El Jefe mexican grill is a restaurant located in Loves Park, IL. It is one of 64 restaurants listed in Loves Park. Its 4.3-star rating is above the Loves Park city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #15 of 64 restaurants in Loves Park. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tacos El Jefe mexican grill

Craving authentic Mexican cuisine in Rockford, IL? Visit Tacos El Jefe Mexican Grill, your local spot for traditional Mexican food made fresh every day. Located at 6566 E Riverside Blvd, we serve flavorful burritos, street tacos, fajitas, and the... More

Hours

Friday10 AM–10 PM
Saturday10 AM–10 PM
Sunday10 AM–8 PM
Monday10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday10 AM–9 PM
Thursday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stephen Martin · Nov 2025

Good food, just missing some heat for me. The enchiladas sauce was good, just not smoky tasting, which is the way I like. Salsa was a nice smooth consistency. Will be back to try other items.

★★★★★ 5.0 Layla Fernandez · Sep 2025

We recently ordered takeout from this family-owned Mexican restaurant, and everything was excellent! We got chicken and carne asada tacos along with the chile relleno plate (served with rice and beans) and birria tacos. The tacos were a standout, packed with meat, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. We asked for avocado on them, and they were very generous with it, which was a nice surprise. The salsas were incredible, definitely homemade, super flavorful, and they didn’t skimp on the portions. Birria tacos were spot on. The chile relleno was also delicious, with a rich flavor and plenty of gooey cheese inside. Rice and beans complemented it perfectly. Prices are very fair for the quality and portion sizes. The restaurant itself was clean, and the staff was friendly when we picked

★★★★★ 5.0 John McKinney · Mar 2026

We were sat immediately, chips and salsa on table within 1 minute of being seated.. The steak and chorizo burrito was huge. It came out hot, fresh ingredients. Had to take half home. My wife got the burrito bowl... it was amazing. The sauces were so freaking good. 10/10

★★★★★ 5.0 Katie · Jul 2025

Checked out this new restaurant last weekend during their soft opening. I can honestly say, we will be returning. Their servers were very kind and very quick to help us out when we needed it. This was their soft opening, so of course they were jam packed and busy. We were more than happy to be patient as they had just opened. Give them some grace. It was totally worth it, let me tell you. I got the quesabirrias, queso, and guac as well. All delicious and you can tell, all homemade. Overall great experience and cannot wait to eat here again, especially when they’re fully opened.

★★★★★ 5.0 C.C. Style · Sep 2025

SO GOOD!! As soon as I opened the door the smell of fabuloso and clean literally hits your face. The service is quick and the people are kind! The food was amazing and had great taste and was a big portion. Would definitely eat here again (my fav mexican restaurant now) and definitely recommend!! 10/10!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

Mexican restaurant

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