El Jefe
Central Palm Springs
Modern Mexican inside the Saguaro — tacos, mezcal and a loud dining room. El Jefe is a Mexican spot in Central Palm Springs, Palm Springs. Prices sit in the mid range. Served here: dinner, happy hour, late-night food. Hours: Daily 5pm-10pm. There is a patio. The mezcal list is deeper than the menu suggests.
Build this into your trip
- Dinner
- Happy hour
- Late night
- Patio
- Date night
- Hours
- Daily 5pm-10pm
- Address
- 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Good for
- Dinner
- Happy hour
- Late night
- Patio
- Date night
Details checked September 10, 2026.
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