EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA

No drama at EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA: an A grade, 97/100, 3 basic violations cited at its last visit on May 12, 2026.

It pulls 3.9 stars across 1,538 reviews and ranks safer than 77% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Look for mexican in Kissimmee. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

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Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
3 total — 3 basic
Address
3227 MARGARITAVILLE BLVD, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
3.9 stars (1538 reviews)
Seats
206
Phone
(407) 507-5490
Website
Official website
Photo of EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA
Photo: El Jefe Tequilas

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.9 Community-sourced rating 1,538 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Something changed. Recent visits score noticeably higher than earlier ones. Opinion on the staff is split — those reviews land at 3.4 on average.

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 15 of 27. 18 of 27 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 9 are two or lower. What nobody raises here is whether food comes out hot — it goes unmentioned across all 27 reviews.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (97/100), 3 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. That result dates from May 12, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Osceola County, it is safer than 77% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained and employee personal belongings.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 27 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    This is a 4.5 star establishment. Food and service was very good.

  • June 24, 2026

    La comida es básica. Los tragos tienen un poco de gusto a agua. En cuanto al servicio la persona que nos atendió nos sacaba los platos y vasos de la mano como si quería echarnos rápido. Estaba terminando de comer con la mano dentro del plato agarrando el último taco y me empezó a levantar el plato. Lo mismo hizo con el vaso de agua. Mientras tomaba se lo llevó. El lugar estaba casi vacío, no entiendo el apuro de sacar la comida y bebida de la mano. A 4 personas que atienden le pedí simples servilletas y nadie las trajo.

  • June 23, 2026

    Food was ok definitely better after a few drinks which were awesome and decent priced. Bartenders were great

  • June 23, 2026

    Party of 7. Our food was amazing! Everyone at the table loved their dish.

  • June 21, 2026

    Paloma was very good! ChimichUri Shrimp 🍤 tacos were very tasty. Pricey

  • June 16, 2026

    Great experience! The drinks were delicious, service was great, and they treated us like we were family! Tatiana was so welcoming and friendly and she made us great drinks! My man the manager Lex was a fellow New Yorker and treated is great! KNICKS IN 5!!!!”

  • June 16, 2026

    Tatiana was amazing! She was so friendly and was very attentive even though the bar was pretty busy! The manager Lex was also so friendly made it feel like we were visiting a friend! Will definitely be back!

  • June 13, 2026

    Nasty food, bad service and beyond expense.. Please save your money..

  • June 12, 2026

    Was staying in the area and craved Mexican food. Willary was our bartender and pointed us in the right direction for all things food and drinks! Will was so sweet and knowledgable of all of our concerns. Thank you for showing us a good time! Will visit again in the future. Thanks so much!

  • June 11, 2026

    Great food and service

  • June 10, 2026

    I never leave reviews but I was here a couple days ago and I must say this restaurant was really good and the waiter Alex made the experience very special. The food was great and Alex was very attentive and friendly with me and my children and made sure we were taken care of. I appreciated his service and will ask for him again when I visit Orlando.

  • June 9, 2026

    I came here yesterday with a friend of mine and we had the worst experience from the food the drink drinks all the way to the waiter himself, he just made everything so uncomfortable the chips and salsa literally look like somebody just mixed some tomato with water. It was so bad they switched it for some nachos with queso dip. The queso dip was actually pretty good. We ordered two passionfruit Mojitos Which literally tastes like water sugar and lime peels. No alcohol whatsoever it had to be the worst Mojito ever. The manager came to the table. I don’t recall his name, but he’s definitely an asset to that restaurant because he was very kind and understanding truly a people’s person,and he was even willing to make the Mojitos himself for us, But after everything I didn’t want him to go through all the hard work and I just got some shots of tequila straight and we were OK with that the waiters named Alex made everything so uncomfortable from the beginning, looking at my ID and saying that he’s older than me and that he had kids making everything very odd we don’t know was the purpose of him saying those things but it felt like he was trying to hit on one of us. I never felt so uncomfortable in my life at a restaurant . He came to the table every three minutes and I don’t know what was wrong with him, but my partner felt very uncomfortable just the way he kept on approaching the table, Making us feel very uncomfortable with his remarks and talking about personal things that I…

  • June 6, 2026

    The staff was absolutely amazing. We had the dog and they were so kind to her. Our server Angela was exceptional. We felt to welcomed by the whole staff! The manager even came up to see how everything was. Food was great, the place was clean, and service was fast!!!

  • June 6, 2026

    Great atmosphere, great food and drinks. Felt like home. You will love this place.

  • June 3, 2026

    Good food!

  • June 2, 2026

    Great food ad drinks

  • May 27, 2026

    ⭐☆☆☆☆ Terrible experience. They overcharged me and on top of that, they added a mandatory gratuity for a table of only 3 people, which I find completely unacceptable. The food was a huge disappointment — I did not enjoy a single dish. I will not be coming back and I do not recommend this place at all.

  • May 27, 2026

    Alex was awesome. I just wish the food quality matched their prices. Appetizer is queso is really small and they don’t have chips and salsa complimentary like every other Mexican restaurant

  • May 25, 2026

    Food was terrible, it had no seasoning and I'm a fan of Mexican food..... Drinks was good why I left a two star.

  • May 24, 2026

    Loved my experience! Nydianette is very sweet, has great customer service! Will be coming back for sure!

  • May 23, 2026

    Really like the place. 6 of us! Authentic Mexican selections, Elyse was server and was cheerful and very helpful with suggestions that we appreciated for drinks AND food. Choice of margaritas is abundant and some of them Wow! Tiki hut is such a treat.

  • May 17, 2026

    If I could give 0 stars I would. The manager, Mario Gonzales, opened the door, and struck someone in our party with the door. He continued pushing the door open and was very disrespectful, no apologies…nothing…Someone with basic decency would have at least apologized. We decided not to eat here.

  • May 17, 2026

    Horrible! Will never come back again. Awful service from the manager Mario Gonzalez. Upon my arrival, Mario was attempting to open the 2nd door to the restaurant and I happened to be standing behind the door. He hit my foot with door and didn't acknowledge or apologize for hitting my foot and kept pushing the door on my foot. My friend then said to him excuse you and then he said my apologies very non chalantly. Unprofessional and should be working in the back not the front with poor customer services skills as he had. Will be contacting corporate!

  • May 17, 2026

    Mario the manager is rude and very unprofessional

  • May 10, 2026

    The food was not good, I got the queso birria with Mexican rice and street corn. The rice and street corn were absolutely horrible. I have never in my life tasted something so vinegary or too much lime I just can’t explain what the flavor was but never again. The queso birria was ok lacked in flavor but was edible. Everyone else at my party had either a breakfast burrito or eggs with chorizo and you can’t really mess that up so it was ok for them. Service was great atmosphere was great also but unfortunately I will not come back .

  • May 10, 2026

    Nicolás y willary fueron excelentes!! Muy buen Servicio bebidas! Volvermos

  • May 10, 2026

    Increíble servicio, deliciosas las bebidas, Nicolás nos atendió súper chévere, will muy linda

Overall Score

78 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    3.9★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
2 PM to 12 AM
Tuesday
2 PM to 12 AM
Wednesday
2 PM to 12 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 12 AM
Friday
11 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 12, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. May 11, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    5 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  3. December 3, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 12, 2026