El Jefe Mexican Bar and Grill delivers an unforgettable dining experience that perfectly balances elevated Mexican cuisine with a stylish, down-home atmosphere. Nestled right inside the Shawano Four Seasons Hotel, this locally owned and operated gem has quickly become a go-to culinary destination for residents and travelers alike. Known for its gorgeous interior decor, beautiful outdoor patio area, and a creative menu that goes far beyond standard fare, El Jefe brings a refreshing touch of style and sophisticated flavor profile to the regional dining scene.
Essential Information
| Attribute | Detail |
| Address | 201 Airport Rd, Shawano, WI 54166, United States |
| Phone | +1 715-201-0116 |
| Located In | Shawano Four Seasons Hotel |
| Website | Google Maps Listing |
| Social Media | Facebook / Instagram |
Operating Hours
| Day | Active Hours |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Service, Accessibility, and Amenities
| Category | Available Features |
| Service Options | Dine-in, Takeout, Table service (No delivery) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating |
| Atmosphere | Casual, cozy, trendy, beautiful interior, family-friendly, great for large groups |
| Amenities | Onsite bar, restrooms, high chairs, outdoor patio seating, dog-friendly outdoor area |
| Parking | Free parking lot, free street parking, typically plenty of spaces available |
| Payment Methods | Credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments |
Why Visit? Key Highlights
- Elevated Culinary Variety: Guests rave about the unique, high-quality dishes that present a fresh and modern take on traditional flavors, utilizing top-tier ingredients.
- Warm and Welcoming Hospitality: The dedicated staff ensures prompt, professional, and friendly service, treating every customer like an extension of the family.
- Exceptional Drink Program: From standard drafts to premium craft cocktails, the restaurant is highly praised for its fruit-infused house margaritas, signature margarita flights, and curated wine pairing events.
- Inviting, Upscale Ambiance: Features beautifully decorated dining areas and comfortable booths that offer a premium feel suitable for both quiet dates and massive celebrations.
- Delightful Sweet Endings: The house-made desserts, particularly the crispy churros and authentic tres leches cake, consistently receive perfect marks from local guides.
Menu and Product Catalog
Tacos and Burritos
| Item Name | Description |
| Skewered Tacos | Ribeye with chimichurri sauce, applewood smoked bacon, grilled peppers, tomato, and red onion. Served with rice and beans. |
| Tacos de Carne Asada | Two steak tacos served with rice and beans. Topped with your choice of onions and cilantro or lettuce and tomato. Choice of flour or corn tortillas. |
| Tacos al Pastor Pollo | Two chicken tacos marinated with chili peppers, pineapple, and grilled onions. Topped with your choice of onions and cilantro or lettuce and tomato. Choice of flour or corn tortillas. |
| Taquitos Dorados | Three crispy rolled tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and cotija cheese drizzled with a tomato sauce. Side of rice and beans. Choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. |
| Chicken Empanada | Corn, poblano pepper, onion, garlic, and ancho chili sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans. |
| Loaded Burrito | Filled with grilled steak, chicken, rice, and black beans. Topped with cheese sauce, chorizo, shrimp, and pineapple. |
| Burrito Verde | Filled with choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp, along with black beans and rice. Topped with cheese sauce and a mild poblano verde sauce. |
| Burrito Suizo | Your choice of steak or chicken filled with lettuce, rice, and cheese. Topped with sour cream, ranchero sauce, and avocado sauce. |
Lunch Specials
Available Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
| Item Name | Description |
| Chimichanga | Deep fried tortilla filled with choice of chicken tinga or ground beef stew. Topped with a cheese sauce. Served with a side of beans and rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream. |
| Nachos de Asada | Steak nachos on fresh homemade corn tortilla chips, topped with lettuce, tomato, fresh sour cream, guacamole, and cheese sauce. |
| Rice Bowl | Rice, black beans, guacamole, corn, lettuce, tomato, and cotija cheese. Drizzled with sour cream. Choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp. |
| Chicken Sandwich | Chicken breast with lettuce, monterey cheese, tomato, and avocado with garlic aioli. Option to add fries. |
| Poblano Pasta | Penne pasta in a homemade poblano sauce served with grilled chicken. Garnished with parmesan. |
| Lunch Tacos | Two soft tacos with choice of ground beef or shredded chicken. Served with a side of beans and rice, onions and cilantro or lettuce and tomato. |
| Lunch Taquitos Dorados | Two crispy rolled tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and cotija cheese; drizzled with a tomato sauce. Side of rice and beans. Choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. |
| Breakfast Burrito | Burrito filled with chorizo and eggs, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, shredded cheese, and beans. |
| Fajitas | Choice of chicken or steak. Cooked with bell peppers, red onion, and tomatoes. Served with beans and rice. Side of guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream. |
| Huarache de Asada | A homemade corn dough with a bean paste spread. Topped with grilled steak, monterey cheese, and red onion. Drizzled with a sour cream and avocado sauce. Served with a side of rice. |
| Avocado Toast | Sour dough bread with guacamole, spring mix, tomato, parmesan cheese, and an over-easy egg topped with a balsamic glaze. Option to add bacon. |
| Sandwich de Pollo al Pastor | Al pastor marinated chicken topped with tomato, onion, and lettuce. Bread is coated with a layer of black bean paste and avocado mayo. Served with fries. |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and monterey cheese with a buffalo ranch sauce. Served with choice of fries or rice and beans. |
| Enfrijoladas | Tortillas filled with shredded chicken. Topped with a creamy black bean sauce, chorizo, and sour cream. |
| Baja Shrimp Bowl | Sautéed shrimp, corn, black beans, and rice, with a pickled slaw of red onions, red cabbage, and shredded carrots. Drizzled with house made chipotle aioli sauce. |
| Quesadilla | Filled with choice of ground beef and potatoes or chicken tinga. Served with a side of beans and rice. |
| Lunch Burrito | Filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, and refried beans. Choice of steak or chicken. |
| Egg & Bacon Sandwich | Cheddar cheese, tomato, and spring mix on sour dough bread. Option to add fries. |
| Corn Salad | Grilled chicken on spring mix with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and queso fresco. Topped with tortilla strips. Drizzled with buffalo ranch dressing. |
| Blueberry Mandarin Salad | Grilled chicken on spring mix with blueberries, mandarins, pecans, and cashews. Garnished with parmesan. Side of raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, locally sourced from the Stock Market. |
| Tropical Chicken Bowl | Grilled chicken with romaine lettuce, pineapple, corn, cherry tomatoes. Topped with avocado, queso fresco, and chipotle aioli. |
Seafood and Specialty Entrées
| Item Name | Description |
| Fish Tacos | Three deep fried battered cod on corn or flour tortillas. Topped with pickled slaw consisting of red onion, red cabbage, and shredded carrots. Drizzled with homemade dressing. Served with rice and lime on the side. |
| Camarones Zarandeados | Marinated jumbo size grilled shrimp. Served with a side of rice and a spring mix salad with grilled pineapple with raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. |
| Shrimp in a Yellow Mole Sauce | Sautéed shrimp, onions, cherry tomatoes, and yellow mole in a white wine sauce with ginger and curcuma. Served with spring mix salad with grilled pineapple and raspberry balsamic vinaigrette and rice. |
| Sopes de Camaron | Two homemade flat corn dough shells with an avocado spread. Topped with a Mexican shrimp stew and shredded lettuce. Drizzled with an aioli chipotle and avocado sauce. Served with a side of rice. |
| Specialty Nachos de Asada | Steak nachos on fresh homemade corn tortilla chips, topped with lettuce, tomato, lime sour cream, guacamole, and cheese sauce. |
| Specialty Chimichanga | Deep fried tortilla filled with choice of chicken tinga or a ground beef stew. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with beans and rice. Side of guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream. |
| Specialty Huarache de Asada | A homemade flat corn dough with a spread of bean paste. Topped with grilled steak, monterey cheese, and red onion. Drizzled with a sour cream and avocado sauce. Served with a side of rice. |
| Specialty Rice Bowl | Rice, black beans, guacamole, corn, lettuce, tomato, and cotija cheese. Drizzled with sour cream. Choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp. |
| Specialty Fajitas | Your choice of protein cooked with bell peppers, red onions, and tomatoes. Served with black beans and rice. Side of guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream. Choice of corn or flour tortillas. Available for steak, chicken, or shrimp. |
| Fajitas El Jefe | Steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, and short ribs. Cooked with bell peppers, red onions, and tomatoes. Served with beans and rice. Side of guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream. Choice of corn or flour tortillas. Available in single or double portions. |
| Quesadilla Fajita | Flour tortilla filled with cheese. Choice of chicken or steak. Cooked with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Comes with lettuce, rice, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. |
| Pina Loca | Half pineapple filled with steak, chicken, bacon, bell peppers, onions, melted cheese, and ranchero sauce. Served with beans, rice, and tortillas. |
| Beef and Chicken Sopes | Homemade flat corn dough with spread of bean paste. One ground beef and one chicken tinga topped with romaine, pickled red cabbage, onion, sour cream, and cotija cheese with a mild poblano sauce served with rice. |
| Specialty Baja Shrimp Rice Bowl | Sautéed shrimp, corn, black beans, with a pickled slaw of red onion, red cabbage, and shredded carrots. Drizzled with housemade chipotle aioli sauce and cotija cheese. |
| Shrimp Quesadilla | Shrimp stew with tomatoes and onions and cilantro filled with melted cheese. Served with rice and a spring mix salad with grilled pineapple and raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. |
| El Jefe Burger | Topped with bacon, sautéed onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and cheddar cheese. Served with fries. |
| Pollo Adobado | Flame-grilled chicken breast glazed with an aromatic, savory adobo marinade. |
| Charred Grilled Octopus | Tender, expertly grilled octopus served with a mild, flavorful specialty sauce. |
| Rosemary Chicken | Juicy chicken breast prepared with fresh aromatic rosemary and curated seasonings. |
Pasta and Vegetarian
| Item Name | Description |
| Poblano Pasta | Penne pasta in a homemade poblano sauce served with grilled chicken. Garnished with parmesan. |
| Tequila Lime Pasta | Fettuccine pasta in a tequila garlic lemon sauce and roasted peppers. Available with chicken or shrimp. |
| Vegetable Fajita | Sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with rice, beans, romaine, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas. |
| Burrito Vegetarian | Rice and beans inside a flour tortilla. Topped with cheese sauce, romaine, tomato, sour cream, and a mild poblano verde sauce. |
| Mushroom and Broccoli Quesadilla | Grilled mushrooms and broccoli al pastor style in a cheese filled tortilla served with rice. |
| Quesadilla de Espinacas | A flour tortilla filled with cheese, spinach, corn, red peppers, and black beans. Served with romaine, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. |
Kids’ Menu and Desserts
| Item Name | Description |
| Chicken Tenders | Crispy chicken strips served with a side of golden fries. |
| Quesadilla | Made with a choice of cheese or ground beef; served with a choice of fries or rice and beans. |
| Mini Corn Dogs | Bite-sized corn dogs served with side fries. |
| 1 Taco | Single soft or crunchy taco filled with beef or chicken, served with rice and beans. |
| Mac & Cheese | Classic creamy macaroni and cheese. |
| Churros | Churros filled with cajeta (a Mexican caramel sauce), served with vanilla ice cream. |
| Pastel de Tres Leches | Traditional sponge soaked cake with three milks. |
| Key Lime Pie | Rich and tangy key lime pie served with a vibrant strawberry coulis. |
Weekly and Daily Specials
| Day / Special Type | Offering Details |
| Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Pork Ribs (Served with choice of fries or mashed potatoes) |
| Wednesday Special | Quesabirria tacos served with rich consommé dipping broth |
| Friday Fish Fry | Breaded Cod (Served with coleslaw and fries) |
| Friday Fish Fry | Mexican Fish Fry (Tilapia and Cod in a cornmeal breading with cabbage, cilantro, and jalapeño. Topped with ancho chili, radish, and garlic. Side of rice and coleslaw) |
| Daily Special (Lunch 11-3) | Baja Shrimp Rice Bowl, Enfrijoladas, or Chimichanga |
| Daily Special (All Day) | Camarones Al Ajillo, Mexican Fish Fry, or traditional Fish Fry |
Signature Margaritas and Drinks
| Drinks Category | Selections |
| House Margaritas | Coronita (Mini Corona with margarita), El Jefe Margarita (Champagne bottle in a strawberry margarita), Mercedes Margarita (Margarita with Patron Tequila) |
| Specialty & Flights | Margarita Flight (Pineapple chipotle, dragon fruit, blueberry, and cucumber jalapeño), Specialty Margaritas (Blueberry, pineapple, dragon fruit, or cucumber jalapeño on the rocks), Daily Whiteboard Special (12oz Raspberry or Mango margarita made with fresh fruit) |
| Traditional Cocktails | Paloma (Fresh lime and orange juice with Squirt, salt, and tequila), Michelada (Tomato juice, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tajin, and salt with choice of beer) |
| Wine & Spirits | Varietals (Chardonnay, Moscato White, Moscato Red, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rosé, Riesling), Hard Liquor selection, Kettle One Vodka Spritz |
| Domestic Beers | Budweiser, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Spotted Cow, Bush Light 3.5 |
| Imported Beers | Corona, Corona Light, XX, XX Negra, Sol, Estrella Jalisco, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Victoria, Pacifico |
| Non-Alcoholic & Soft Drinks | Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Brisk Raspberry, Unsweetened Ice Tea, Hot Tea (Green or Black), O’Doul’s, O’Doul’s Amber |
| Mexican Refreshers | Aguas Frescas (Horchata, Jamaica / Hibiscus), Jarritos (Fruit punch, mandarin, pineapple, lime, tamarindo, sangria, apple), Bottled Coca-Cola, Sundrop, Diet Sundrop |
| Juice & Dairy | Apple juice, Orange juice, Fresh Milk, Hot Coffee |