El Jefe Cafe Menu
Welcome to El Jefe Cafe, a vibrant culinary gem located at 5317 Gunn Hwy in Tampa, FL. This delightful eatery specializes in breakfast, brunch, and lunch, offering a diverse menu to satisfy all appetites.
Start your day with their enticing Breakfast Bowls & Burritos. The Build Your Own Bowl allows you to customize fresh scrambled eggs with your choice of veggies, meats, and cheeses, all resting on a bed of grits or crispy potatoes. If you prefer a classic, the Scrambled Breakfast Burrito is simply divine, filled with hearty ingredients.
El Jefe's Kids’ Menu is particularly appealing, featuring favorites like cheesy scrambled eggs and crispy chicken strips, perfect for little diners. Don’t miss the homemade Spanish Bean Soup or Red Beans & Rice, both brimming with authentic flavors that showcase the cafe’s dedication to quality.
El Jefe Cafe is not just about food; it’s about creating memorable dining experiences. Whether you're there for a leisurely brunch or a quick lunch, this cafe promises flavors that will linger long after the last bite.
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Breakfast Sandwiches
Cuban Toast
Vegetarian.
Cuban Cinnamon Toast
Vegetarian. Cuban toast topped with cinnamon sugar.
Cuban Cheese Toast
Vegetarian. Cuban toast with American, Swiss or Provolone cheese.
Cuban Tomato Cheese Toast
Vegetarian. Cuban toast, tomatoes with American, Swiss or Provolone cheese.
Meat, Egg & Cheese
Cuban toast with bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo, egg & cheese.
Meat & Cheese
Breakfast sandwich with choice of bacon, ham, sausage, or chorizo. selection of american, swiss, provolone, cheddar, or extra cheese.
Egg & Cheese
Vegetarian. Cuban toast with egg & American, Swiss or Provolone cheese.
Avocado Cheese Toast
Vegetarian. Cuban toast with avocado & American, Swiss or Provolone cheese.
Avocado, Egg & Cheese
Avocado, egg, and melted cheese on a toasted bun. choose from american, swiss, provolone, cheddar, or extra cheese.
Avocado, Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Cuban toast, avocado, bacon, egg & American, Swiss or Provolone cheese.
'The Bivins' Waffle
Bacon, Egg & Cheese folded between a crispy Belgium waffle with a side of syrup ; a customer created breakfast sandwich. Quickly becoming popular
Steak, Egg & Cheese
Palomilla steak with egg and cheese on pressed cuban bread
Build Your Own Bowl
scrambled eggs with your choice of veggies, cheese and meat plated on top of grits, crispy potatoes or hash browns; with a side of cuban toast
Scrambled Breakfast Burrito
scrambled egg breakfast burrito. Make it meaty, cheesy and full of veggies or however you prefer
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Breakfast Bowls & Burritos
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Sides
1 Egg
Egg cooked to preference: scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, or sunny side up.
2 Eggs
Two eggs, choice of scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, or sunny side up.
3 Eggs
Three eggs prepared to your preference: scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, or sunny side up.
Bacon
Crispy, smoky strips of bacon with a savory flavor.
Sausage
Savory sausage patties, seasoned and grilled to a golden brown.
Grits
Creamy grits, choice of small or medium serving.
Oatmeal
With raisins or fruit.
Home Fried Potatoes
cut, cubed and fried seasoned potatoes
Hashbrowns
Plain Biscuit
A plain biscuit, typically a soft, baked bread product, often enjoyed as a simple side.
4 Oz Side Of Sausage Gravy
A 4 oz serving of sausage gravy, typically made from ground sausage mixed with flour, milk, and seasonings to create a thick and creamy texture.
8 Oz Cup Sausage Gravy
A thick, creamy gravy filled with crumbled sausage, typically served as a complement to biscuits or breakfast dishes.
Croissant
Flaky, Butter-rich French Pastry with a Golden, Crisp Exterior
El Jefe's Plate
2 eggs your way. Choice of bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo. Served with grits, potatoes or hash browns & Cuban toast.
Steak Grilled Onions & Eggs
Palomilla steak topped with grilled onions, side of 2 eggs your way, grits, hash browns or potatoes & Cuban toast.
Fish & Sidekicks
Fried fish, side of 2 eggs your way, cheese grits & Cuban toast.
Shrimp & Cheese Grits
Cheese grits topped with 10 grilled shrimp & side of Cuban toast.
Corned Beef Hash With 2 Eggs & Toast
Corned beef hash served with choice of egg preparation: scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, or sunny side up. includes cuban, wheat, or white toast.
Belgian Waffle
Topped with blueberries, strawberries or bananas.
Chicken & Waffle
Crispy Belgian waffle topped with crispy fried chicken.
Biscuit And Sausage Gravy
1 or 2 freshly cooked biscuits topped with homemade sausage gravy; served with 2 eggs made your way
Torrejas
Vegetarian & DELICIOUS! Cuban bread made like french toast; topped with cream cheese, strawberries & powdered sugar!
French Toast
2 pieces of French toast served with bacon or sausage.
2 Pancakes
2 fluffy pancakes served with your choice of 3 pieces of bacon or 2 sausage patties
Cigar Makers Lunch
An old school Ybor lunch! 2 eggs over medium on top of white rice with a side of 3 sweet plataños and cuban toast.
Palomilla Steak
Tender skirt steak topped with grilled onions and your choice of 3 sides
Lechon Asado
Roasted shredded mojo pork cooked with onions served with your choice of 3 sides
Arroz Con Pollo
Shredded chicken cooked with sweet peppers served with yellow rice and sweet plataños or tostones
Masitas De Puerco Fritas
Fried pork pieces; crispy on the outside and tender on the inside topped with our homemade chimichurri sauce (garlic, cilantro, parsley) served with your choice of 3 sides
Picadillo
Seasoned ground beef cooked with peppers and onions served with your choice of 3 sides
Pollo Ala Parilla
Grilled chicken served with a choice of two sides: beans (black or red), rice (white or yellow), platanos, tostones, or sautéed yuca.
Walking Tacos
Choose your chip, choose your protein (steak, ground beef or chicken) served with avocado, cheese, sour cream and salsa. Everything is served on the side so you can pour as much or as little of everything you'd like!
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Breakfast & Lunch Platters
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Appetizers
Deviled Crab (Made In-House)
Golden-brown deviled crab filled with seasoned crab meat, served with a side of hot sauce.
Stuffed Potato
Crispy breaded potato stuffed with a creamy, seasoned filling.
Empanadas (Made In-House)
all contain cheese
Tostones (3)
Vegetarian.
Platanos (6)
Vegetarian.
Fries
Vegetarian.
Jalapeño Poppers (4)
Vegetarian. with side of ranch.
Yuca
Vegetarian. Sautéed or fried & served with our homemade chimichurri.
Queso Frito
NEW !! Cubed fried cheese with a side of delicious guava dip
Ham Croquettes
Golden brown croquettes filled with savory ham, offering a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.
Bag Of Chips
Assorted chips selection: classic lays, cheetos, and fritos.
Tater Tots
Golden, crispy potato bites with a tender interior.
Salchipapas
Crispy french fries topped with fried kosher hot dogs and garlic sauce. Enjoy this as a meal or share with friends because its definitely shareable.
Loaded Tater Tots
Topped with bacon, sour cream & jalapeños.
Chicken Noodle
Chicken noodle soup available in cup or bowl. classic broth with tender chicken, noodles, and a blend of vegetables.
Spanish Bean
homemade garbanzo soup with chorizo and potatoes
Collard Green
homemade and full of flavor with white kidney beans and chopped bacon
Black Beans & Rice
Vegetarian.
Red Beans & Rice
Red beans & rice: choice of cup or bowl. options include yellow rice, white rice, or with onions.
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Soups & Beans and Rice
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Salads
House Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives & shredded cheese.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, sliced boiled eggs, bacon, onions, cucumbers, Parmesan cheese & Vidalia onion vinaigrette dressing.
Chef Salad
Romaine lettuce, sliced boiled eggs, onions, bacon, turkey, ham & Swiss cheese rolls
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing.
Albacore Tuna Salad Salad
Romaine lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
Chicken Salad Salad
Couple scoo[s of our housemade chicken salad including celery, cranraisins and a little bit of mayonnaise on a bed of romaine lettuce and slices tomatoes
The Cuban
Ham, roast pork, salami, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle on pressed Cuban bread.
Tampa Bay Cheesesteak
Steak, mayo, grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers & provolone cheese on pressed Cuban bread.
Pan Con Bistec
Palomilla steak grilled or breaded, mayo, onions, lettuce, tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
Fred's Pulled Pork
Our beloved Fred. Pulled mojo pork, Swiss cheese, mayo & grilled onions on pressed Cuban bread.
Turkey Cuban
Sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce & tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
Turkey Club
Sliced turkey, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce & tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
B.L.T
Crispy bacon, mayo, lettuce & tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
Medianoche / Midnight
Ham, mojo roast pork, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle on sweet soft Miami bread.
Avocado Delight (Vegetarian)
Avocado, spinach, garbanzo beans, cilantro & Swiss cheese on pressed Cuban bread.
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes & Swiss cheese on pressed Cuban bread.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad with celery & cran raisins, lettuce & tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
The Reuben
Lean corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing on marble rye bread.
The Rachel
Smoked turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing on marble rye bread.
The Captain's Filet With Fries
Fried or grilled white fish, lettuce, tomatoes & homemade tartar sauce on Cuban bread.
Steak Burger & Fries
Grilled Angus burger Pattie, American, Swiss or provolone cheese, mayo, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & pickles on pressed Cuban bread.
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Sandwiches
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, onions, cheese & red peppers.
Cuban Quesadilla
Layers of ham, shredded pork, melted cheese, and pickles folded in a grilled tortilla, served with a side of sour cream.
Steak Quesadilla
Palomilla steak, onions, red peppers & cheese.
Kids 1 Pancake
Served with bacon or sausage.
Kids 1 Waffle
Served with bacon or sausage.
Kids 2 Scrambled Eggs
Topped with cheese & side of bacon or sausage.
Kids Grilled Cheese With Fries
Vegetarian. Served with fries
Kids 4 Chicken Strips With Fries
Served with fries.
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Kid's Menu
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Coffee, Hot Tea & Hot Chocolate
Cafe Con Leche
options include small, medium, large sizes; sweetness varies from light to extra, with alternatives like splenda or honey. extra coffee shot available.
Cafesito
Vegan. Single shot of espresso.
American
Americano coffee, available in small, medium, large. customize with milk options or sweeteners including almond, oat milk, sugar, splenda, sweet and low, brown sugar.
Decaf American
Decaf american coffee available in small, medium, or large. options include black, various milks, sugars, and sweeteners for customization.
Hot Chocolate
Topped with marshmallows.
Iced Coffee
Iced cafe con leche
Black Iced Coffee
Light, regular, extra sugar, Splenda, Sweet and Low, brown sugar, honey, no sugar, or extra shot.
Flavored Hot Tea
Earl grey - chai spice - green tea - lemon ginger - English breakfast.
Coco Leche
Iced chocolate Milk topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle
Horchata
A classic agua fresca (fresh water) drink made from rice, a smooch of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla.
Jamaica
Hibiscus tea with a vibrant red hue, offering a tart and slightly sweet flavor profile.
Piña / Pineapple
A refreshing blend of pineapple flavor and chewy tapioca pearls in a vibrant, sweet bubble tea.
Flavored Tea Or Lemonade
You choose black tea, green tea, pina or lemonade with the flavor of strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, pomegranate, mango, passion fruit, guava, peach or coconut.
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Refreshers & Boba
Breakfast, Coffee, Brunch & Lunch - Drinks
Fountain Drinks
Pepsi products
Fresh Brewed Sweet Or Unsweet Tea
American-style tea, available in medium or large, with options for sweetened or unsweetened brew.
Milk
Fresh milk. available sizes: small, medium, large.
Chocolate Milk
Cold chocolate milk available in small, medium, or large.
Juice
Freshly squeezed orange or apple juice. available in small, medium, or large sizes.
Cup Of Ice
A simple serving of frozen water, typically used to chill beverages.
Bottled Water
Pure and refreshing bottled water.
Gatorade
Electrolyte-rich sports drinks in fruit punch, orange, and lemon-lime flavors.
Can Drinks
Wide selection of canned sodas including pepsi variants, dr pepper, mountain dew, and unique flavors like kola champagne, jupiña, materva, coco rico, and colombiana.
Malta
Rich, non-alcoholic malt beverage with a sweet, robust flavor and a hint of caramel.
Jarritos
Mexican soda available in pineapple and mandarin flavors.
San Pellegrino
Effervescent Italian Sparkling Water with a Refreshing Mineral Taste.
Sugar Cookie
A tender sugar cookie made with flour, sugar, and vegetable shortening, offering a classic sweet treat.
Macaroons
Sweet coconut macaroons made with sugar, corn syrup, and soybean oil, offering a chewy texture with a toasted exterior. Contains wheat, soy, and eggs.
Ybor City Flan
Smooth and creamy custard topped with a layer of caramel sauce.
Classic Cheese Cake
Creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Tres Leche
soft, moist homemade white cake made with three types of milks and topping with a sweet whipped icing