Jefe Urban Cocina

4.4
1100 reviews

About

RestaurantMexican RestaurantBarWine Bar
Jefe Urban Cocina is a Minneapolis restaurant featuring Mexican street foods and a fresh, creative take on Mexican classics.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Jefe Urban Cocina
219 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN
55414, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
1,099 reviews
5 stars
733
4 stars
228
3 stars
67
2 stars
28
1 star
43

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service

The staff is consistently praised for being friendly, attentive, and going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

Atmosphere

Customers enjoy the vibrant and cozy atmosphere, particularly the outdoor patio, which adds to the overall dining experience.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality is mixed; while some dishes are praised for flavor, others are criticized for being bland or not authentic.

Management

The management is noted for their responsiveness and efforts to accommodate guests, especially during busy times.

Value

Several reviews mention that the food is overpriced for the quality, leading to disappointment among some customers.
  • MJ
    Maya Johnson
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Went with a big group and had a great time! Service rocked!
  • BA
    Brianka Agboola
    Nov 29, 2025
    5.0
    My boyfriend and I popped into here because we were craving nachos and a good drink, and we ended up having such a great time! The vibe was super chill - dark, mellow, and friendly staff. The nachos were fire, very flavorful and the drinks were really good. Oliver definitely made the experience even better with how friendly and attentive he was - thank you!. We’ll for sure be back.
  • LH
    leaann hagedorn
    Nov 15, 2025
    2.0
    This place has the WORST food with the BEST atmosphere! So if you are going for drinks and that’s all, this is your place! This is not authentic Mexican so if you are looking for cheese all over melted on your Mexican food with seasoned meat… don’t go here! I knew I was going to be disappointed when I saw slaw on my Verdes! Even their queso was not hot and dripping like it should be, it was the consistency of velveeta when it starts to harden up! It was the worst meal of my life and my son’s life who love Mexican food. It’s so subpar that Taco Bell does better work and seasoning as well as sauces than this place! All they have going for them is atmosphere and friendly service! We can’t help but joke about our worst meal ever, that’s how bad it was!!
  • MD
    Michael D
    Nov 15, 2025
    2.0
    Staff and service was awesome. Food was absolutely horrendous. Carnitas unflavored. Enchiladas unflavored. Super disappointed. Find a new chef.
  • EP
    Elizabeth Pritchard
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    Always fantastic service and food is to die for. Amazing drinks too. Love the patio - best in Minneapolis when weather is nice. Try whatever Birria is on the menu!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Jefe Urban Cocina

What are the kitchen hours at Jefe Urban Cocina during the week?

The kitchen is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The kitchen is closed on Mondays.

When is Happy Hour at Jefe Urban Cocina?

Happy Hour runs from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. It is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.