El Jefe Desert Cantina Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at El Jefe Desert Cantina in Palm Springs, CA. This cocktail bar offers a vibrant Mexican menu with vegan and vegetarian options. The establishment is wheelchair accessible, offers outdoor seating, and has a casual ambiance. Customers rave about the excellent service, delicious cocktails, and flavorful dishes. Highlights include house margaritas, shishito peppers, Mexican street corn, chorizo quesadillas, Baja fish tacos, shrimp tacos, short rib tacos, and cochinita pork tacos. The restaurant also offers mushroom and potato flautas for vegans. Customers praise the guacamole, crispy chips, hibiscus mezcal cocktail, and pineapple margarita. With a cozy dining area and a retro vibe, El Jefe Desert Cantina is a must-visit spot for tasty Mexican cuisine and refreshing drinks.
Antojitos
Roasted Salsa
House-made charred tomato salsa, tortilla chips.
Guacamole
Avocado, lime, serrano, onions, cilantro, tortilla chips.
Shishito Peppers
Chipotle sauce, cilantro, toasted sesame.
Shrimp Ceviche
Shaved red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled serranos, crispy tortilla.
El Jefe Nachos
Tortilla chips, mixed queso, black beans, pico de gallo, tomatoes, radishes, arbol chile sauce, crema, cilantro.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tinga, Crema, Fresh Avocado, Tortilla Chips
Green Salad
Mixed greens, seasonal radishes, cucumber, guava vinaigrette.
Wedge Salad
Gem lettuce, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, cotija, jalapeno ranch.
Black Quinoa Salad
Black beans, quinoa, tomatoes, sweet corn, avocado, shaved red onion, pickled fresno, cilantro, queso fresco, roasted tomato vinaigrette.
Ensaladas
Tacos Y Mas
Baja Fish Tacos
Beer battered mahi, chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo. per order.
Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp, spanish chorizo, avocado, radishes, arbol sauce. per order.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chicken tinga, queso fresco, sour cream, pickled red onion, micro cilantro. per order.
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Cochinita pork, pineapple, chipotle mayo, pickled red onion, micro cilantro. per order.
Carne Asada Tacos (GF)
Chipotle Marinated Steak, Avocado, Tomatillo Salsa, Cilantro. per order.
Vegan Potato Flautas
Cremini Mushrooms, Habanero Sauce, Scallions, Crispy Shallots
Cheese Quesadilla
Queso Mixto, Chipotle Mayo, Whole Wheat Tortilla, Cilantro
Carne Asada Burrito (Wet)
Chipotle Marinated Steak, Rice, Beans, Pico de Gallo, Whole Wheat Tortilla, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Crema
Loaded Grilled Cheese
White Cheddar, Tomatoes, Chipotle Mayo, grain bread.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cabbage, house pickles, jalapeno ranch, arbol sauce, brioche bun.
El Jefe Burger
Wagyu blend patty, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli, brioche bun.
Tortas
Sides
House Fries
Ketchup, Chipotle aioli, or jalapeno ranch.
Grilled Mexican Corn
House-Made Corn Tortillas
Organic Mexican Brown Rice
Organic.
Vegan Black Beans
Vegan.
Fresh Fruit Cart
Seasonal Fruit, Lime, Tajin, Chamoy
Half Avocado
Churros
Gluten free churros, chocolate piloncillo espresso sauce.
Date Bread Pudding
Postres
No Alcoholico
Mineragua
Ginger Beer
Coca Cola Mexicano
mL
Jarritos
Mandarin or Mineragua
Drip Coffee
Espresso
Tea
Jade Cloud (Green Tea), Jasmine (Green Tea), Chamomile Medley (Caffeine Free), Peppermint (Caffeine Free), Earl Grey (Black Tea), English Breakfast (Black Tea)PLEASE SPECIFY HOT OR ICED.