Dine-in or takeout with authentic dishes like tacos, quesadillas, and more in a casual setting.
Mobile food truck services for events, breweries, and local venues with fresh Mexican cuisine.
Easy ordering by phone or in-person for quick pickup and minimal wait times.
Picnic tables available for al fresco dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Friendly, personalized service from a local family-run business with a welcoming vibe.
Absolutely the best Mexican place in Durham! It looks unassuming from the outside but the food is delicious and authentic, plus the service is so friendly. Can’t recommend it enough!
One of the food trucks was at Eno River Brewing in Hillsborough, and is one reason we chose to visit the brewery! Staff was nice and ordering was easy, wait time was short and you get a pager (so you don't have to stand around), and the food was excellent. Fresh, even plated nicely!
So good!! Great spot you can call in or place your order inside as well as dine in with the option of picnic tables outside. They also have a food truck more info for that on their website. They serve fish, chicken, steak and veggie options. My favorite is the fish tacos I've also had veggie quesadillas and chicken and steak tacos, I'm working my way down the menu :) check them out.
We’re speechless. Everything was incredible. This place is small and it doesn’t look like much but do not let that make you pass by. The fish quesadilla was juicyyyyy and my friend said her tacos were some of the best she’s ever had. The pictures speak for themselves.
Y’all. I usually can’t be bothered to leave reviews, but this place is worth it. Family owned (wonderfully kind people), no frills, clean, and good good food. Having lived in LA and NYC, I can’t stand mediocre Mexican. This place rocks, and I’m looking forward to frequenting it more in the future. It’s a great mix of traditional and inventive menu items. The selection is limited, and trust me - that’s a really good thing. They know what they do well! I had two chorizo tacos and one fish taco plus the red and green sauces for $11, which was a fair price for some very stuffed tacos. Everything was awesome and the red sauce has a nice kick to it. I encourage you to try this place if you’re checking it out, especially during these crazy times where local businesses need us more than ever!

Authentic Mexican flavors served fresh from our restaurant and food trucks in Durham.
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El Jefecito is a family-owned Mexican restaurant and food truck business in Durham, NC, offering authentic, no-frills cuisine with a mix of traditional and inventive menu items. We serve fresh, plated dishes like fish tacos, chorizo tacos, quesadillas, and veggie options in a friendly, clean environment. With a 4.4/5 rating from 196 reviews, we pride ourselves on excellent service, short wait times, and budget-friendly prices. Our food trucks also visit local spots like Eno River Brewing, bringing delicious Mexican food to the community.
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