El Jefe's Fresh-mex Cantina - Lead

We were pleasantly surprised to find this small restaurant in an area with limited dining options. We were impressed by the vegan choices on the menu and the generous portion sizes. We ordered the vegan burrito bowl and were delighted to see that it was loaded with fresh ingredients. The flavors were excellent, with a unique touch from the owner. We inquired about the chips mentioned in a previous review and learned that they do not make their own due to not having a fryer. This was not a big deal for us, but we appreciated that the restaurant didn't have a greasy smell. Overall, this was a great find during our trip through the less-traveled roads of SD, far from the touristy areas like Deadwood.

We were delighted to discover this charming, small Mexican restaurant near Lead, offering a variety of vegan options on their menu. The staff are knowledgeable about which items are vegan and are able to modify many vegetarian dishes to be vegan-friendly. Our experience included delicious vegan tacos, as well as decent chips and guacamole. The restaurant also offers the option of customizing vegan dishes. While the decor is simple, the food is satisfying. Overall, a good dining choice for those seeking minimal vegan options in Deadwood.

I found the restaurant to have excellent vegetarian choices. The veggie burrito bowl I tried was mild in spice level. If you prefer a spicier dish, you might want to request a hotter salsa. The dish came with pico de gallo on the side. The atmosphere was peaceful and there weren't many customers during my visit. I would rate the food a perfect 5 out of 5.

The menu boards prominently feature vegetarian options in big font. I ordered the veggie nachos, which had a reasonable price and a large portion.

We just happened upon this restaurant while sight seeing in the area. The food was delicious! Quality fresh ingredients. We had the tacos and taco salad.