Welcome to El Jefe's Grill Mexican BBQ
Located at 405 East Best Avenue #104 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, El Jefe's Grill Mexican BBQ serves bold Sinaloa-style Mexican BBQ infused with mesquite smoke. Enjoy charbroiled chicken, tender carne asada, burritos, rice bowls, and iconic street food made from scratch using authentic recipes. We offer fast-casual dine-in, takeout, and online ordering for a fresh, flavor-packed experience that keeps guests coming back.
Smoky, Savory Street Food Classics
Our menu features bold Mexican street food and BBQ favorites made with care and authentic flavor. Enjoy juicy grilled wings, loaded queso fries, and pulled chicken nachos layered with smoky goodness. Choose from classic street tacos, hearty burritos, and our signature foot-long Sonoran hot dog. Finish your meal with warm, cinnamon-sugar churro fries made fresh to order.
Order Directly From Our Website
Skip the third-party fees and order straight from our website for the fastest, easiest way to enjoy your favorites. Browse the full menu, customize your order, and place it in just a few clicks. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or feeding the whole crew, direct online ordering means fresh food, accurate orders, and convenient pickup—right when you want it.
A Glimpse of Our Flavor
Explore our bold Mexican BBQ and street food favorites, from grilled wings and street tacos to burritos, nachos, and our signature Sonoran hot dog—fresh, flavorful, and made to enjoy.
A Casual, Flavor-Packed Dining Experience
El Jefe’s Grill offers a lively, fast-casual setting where bold flavors take center stage. Guests enjoy the smoky aroma from mesquite-grilled meats, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for quick lunches, family meals, or casual dinners with drinks. Energetic yet welcoming, it’s a local spot where people come to savor authentic Mexican BBQ in a laid-back environment.
Catering Services
Bring the bold, smoky flavors of El Jefe's Grill Mexican BBQ to your next event! Perfect for parties, corporate lunches, or special gatherings, our catering menu features favorites like grilled wings, street tacos, burritos, pulled chicken nachos, and more—all made fresh and ready to serve. Enjoy authentic Mexican BBQ with mesquite-grilled meats and scratch-made sides that will impress every guest.
What our guests are saying
The steak tacos are amazing! Melt in your mouth, bite-sized morsels… perfectly grilled. So juicy and flavorful! The CarneViche was fresh and delightful! We finished off our meal with churro fries. A yummy crispy treat, but not too sweet! We truly did not want this meal to end! Highly recommend!
Joey R.
Hands for scale. The food was amazing, and very nice portion sizes! Atmosphere was good. Establishment was clean. Service was quick. Business stays open late which is a plus for tourists in the area. Bathroom was very clean, had breath mints and tampons inside! Pricier than fast food, but it is well worth the price for GREAT food. Would highly recommend for some good food, will be stopping by whenever in area!
Kenny J.
This place is incredible. I had to try the hot dog. It just looked super interesting. Did not disappoint! I'm not even a hot dog guy, but these are addicting. My daughter got the combo plate. The steak is great, but that chicken is on point! So tender with the perfect amount of smokiness. Also...try the churro fries. They'll make your wife's frown turn upside down.
Andrew M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Rice Bowl, Taco Salad, Elote, Hot Dogs, BBQ, Nachos, Tacos, Tex Mex, Breakfast Burrito, Burritos, Street Tacos, Chicken Nachos, and Wings
Where are you located?
We are located in Coeur d'Alene, ID at 405 E Best Ave #104
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Coeur D'Alene, Gibbs, Blackwell, Dalton Gardens, Atlas, Fernan Lake Village, Huetter, Clarksville, Hayden, Hayden Lake, Kootenai County, Eddyville, Post Falls, Haycrop, Mica, Rathdrum, Wolf Lodge, Garwood, East Greenacres, McGuire.
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