Brazil, Indiana
Handmade tortillas, fire-grilled meats, and recipes passed down through generations — all served right here on East Church Street.
Find Us on E Church St
Our Story
Tacos "El Jefe" started with a simple belief: the best food doesn't need a fancy address. It needs fresh ingredients, real technique, and someone who actually cares about every plate that leaves the kitchen.
We opened our doors on East Church Street because this town deserves a place that takes Mexican food seriously — not the shortcut version, but the real thing. Salsas made from scratch. Tortillas pressed to order. Meats slow-marinated and cooked over open flame.
Every bite carries the same intention it did on day one: feed people something they'll remember, in a space where they feel welcome.
What Guides Us
Produce arrives daily. Meat is sourced locally when possible. If it doesn't meet our standard, it doesn't make it onto the menu.
Nixtamalized corn tortillas pressed by hand. Moles ground the old way. Nothing rushed, nothing skipped — because the process is the point.
We're neighbors, not a franchise. Every regular's name matters. Every meal is an opportunity to make this town a little better.
Find Us
521 E Church St
Brazil, IN 47834-2313
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Sunday: 12pm – 7pm