At a glance, El Jefe’s in Finnieston, Glasgow is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books mariachi acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
2 nights a week
Today·Open
12:00–00:00Closes in 11h 42m 07s
Backline
TBC
Books
Mariachi
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of El Jefe’s, from the stage to the bar. It books mariachi acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
El Jefe’s is at 1166-1170 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
Nobody from El Jefe’s is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books mariachi acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
El Jefe’s publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
12:00–00:00
Tue
12:00–00:00
Wed
12:00–00:00
Thu
12:00–00:00
Fri
12:00–01:00
Sat
12:00–01:00
Sun
12:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at El Jefe’s is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Finnieston, Glasgow
About El Jefe’s
This is the background on El Jefe’s, from the venue and its listings. It books mariachi acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.
El Jefe’s is a grassroots music venue in Finnieston, Glasgow. It books Mariachi; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
El Jefe's has live mariachi two nights a week at its Finnieston site, every Friday and Saturday, on Argyle Street. It is a Mexican bar and restaurant serving tacos and tequila rather than a gig venue, with a dance floor and food served until 1am.
On Sundays the kitchen serves a Mexican Sunday roast, with slow-cooked meats, bold spices and sides such as creamy corn and crispy roast potatoes.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
El Jefe’s — Quick Facts
Mexican bar and kitchen in Finnieston with live mariachi on Fridays and Saturdays. Here are the key facts on El Jefe’s at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMariachilive actsOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get El Jefe’s on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at El Jefe’s is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About El Jefe’s
El Jefe’s is a grassroots music venue in Finnieston, Glasgow. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
El Jefe’s books Mariachi acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
Listing notes
El Jefe's has live mariachi two nights a week at its Finnieston site, every Friday and Saturday, on Argyle Street. It is a Mexican bar and restaurant serving tacos and tequila rather than a gig venue, with a dance floor and food served until 1am.
On Sundays the kitchen serves a Mexican Sunday roast, with slow-cooked meats, bold spices and sides such as creamy corn and crispy roast potatoes.
Playing El Jefe’s: what to know
Live nights at El Jefe’s are usually Fri, Sat. Mariachi is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. El Jefe’s hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Glasgow and what local gigs pay.
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Nights El Jefe’s usually has live music
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Find El Jefe’s
El Jefe’s is at 1166-1170 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 168 rooms in our Glasgow venue directory.
The nearest station is Exhibition Centre (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find El Jefe’s in Finnieston, Glasgow; G3 8TE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 4 other venues in Finnieston, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Glasgow this week, or book a Glasgow band for a night of your own.
Nothing is listed at El Jefe’s on GigXchange right now. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Glasgow venue directory.
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El Jefe’s is #81 of 168 Glasgow venues for live music
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Common Questions
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting El Jefe’s. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
El Jefe’s has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Glasgow venue directory.
El Jefe’s books Mariachi. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details El Jefe’s has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for El Jefe’s. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for El Jefe’s. Browse the Glasgow Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
1166-1170 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Glasgow vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Exhibition Centre (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is G3 8TE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. El Jefe’s hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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Venues Near El Jefe’s
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