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El Jardín

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En El Jardín, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de Santa Cruz donde podrás disfrutar de auténticos sabores mexicanos en un ambiente relajado y acogedor. Nuestra amplia terraza y espacios interiores te invitan a compartir momentos especiales mientras saboreas nuestros deliciosos...

El Jardín

Mexican · Santa Cruz

4.2 · 753 reviews Google
eljardinrestaurant.net
Yelp 3.0 (397) TripAdvisor 3.8 (46) Yellowpages 4.7 (3)

About El Jardín

En El Jardín, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de Santa Cruz donde podrás disfrutar de auténticos sabores mexicanos en un ambiente relajado y acogedor. Nuestra amplia terraza y espacios interiores te invitan a compartir momentos especiales mientras saboreas nuestros deliciosos platos. Con una valo...

En El Jardín, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de Santa Cruz donde podrás disfrutar de auténticos sabores mexicanos en un ambiente relajado y acogedor. Nuestra amplia terraza y espacios interiores te invitan a compartir momentos especiales mientras saboreas nuestros deliciosos platos. Con una valoración de 4.2 estrellas, nos esforzamos cada día por ofrecer una experiencia culinaria inolvidable.

What Customers Say About El Jardín

El Jardín is a popular spot in Santa Cruz known for its delicious Mexican food, friendly service, and pleasant atmosphere. Customers rave about dishes like the supreme burrito, chimichanga, and chicken taquitos. The bottomless mimosas and bean dip are also highly praised.

Popular Dishes

supreme burrito deep fried ice cream Chimichanga with pork chocolate peanut butter mole sauce Chilaquiles chicken taquitos mango mojito Torta

Best For

Families Tourists Groups Brunch Casual

Tip: Ask for the mild salsa if you prefer less spice. Don't skip the bean dip!

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about El Jardín

El Jardín is located at 655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz.
El Jardín offers mexican cuisine.
El Jardín has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
El Jardín offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at El Jardín based on customer reviews are: supreme burrito, deep fried ice cream, Chimichanga with pork, chocolate peanut butter mole sauce, Chilaquiles.
El Jardín is ideal for families, tourists, groups, brunch, casual dining.
El Jardín is a popular spot in Santa Cruz known for its delicious Mexican food, friendly service, and pleasant atmosphere. Customers rave about dishes like the supreme burrito, chimichanga, and chicken taquitos. The bottomless mimosas and bean dip are also highly praised.
Ask for the mild salsa if you prefer less spice. Don't skip the bean dip!
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El Jardín Santa Cruz Reviews

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Dennis Derecho

Had a late arrival in the LA area and, after an online search found EL Jardin Restaurant in the Santa Monica area. Having never eaten at this restaurant before, I was not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find that; the staff were friendly, courteous and helpful with information about the menu items. The chips and salsa were great (and unending) and my dinner was great

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Holly Augustine

Fun restaurant w/ traditional Mexican flavors. Outstanding service. Go for the Mimosa happy hour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s until 2 pm!

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Kimberley Wren

Delicious margaritas & food! Best mole! Friendly service! Great prices! Fave Mexican Food for 20 years!!

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Noah Dahl

The beans and chips and salsa are such a nice way to start here. Staff is friendly and drinks are cheap, quick and tasty

ANALI ZC
ANALI ZC

We stop by for lunch and it was amazing. I got shrimp fajitas and my husband got a combo with chile relleno, quesadilla with pork and it was delicious. Don’t skip the bottomless mimosas!

Becky Gonzalez
Becky Gonzalez

We stopped here to eat, and it was really good food. The atmosphere, host, and owner were all very nice and attentive. Yummy food and drinks. Definitely recommend and will come back to eat when we are in town visiting! Thank you for your hospitality!

Laura Bowers
Laura Bowers

Great spot and friendly service! Delicious food and beverages. The bean dip is a lovely perk, served with the complimentary chips.

Richard T. Anderson
Richard T. Anderson

Excellent food! Everyone in the party raved about their dish. Chimichanga with pork was fantastic. Also try the chocolate peanut butter mole sauce- so unique!!

Cameron Cowan
Cameron Cowan

This place is amazing. Great prices on the food and the quality is so amazing . Great big portions ! New favorite sit down Mexican in Santa Cruz

Vishal P
Vishal P

One of my best dinner experience with super ambience and thanks to super service of staff. No hassle for parking. One of the best ice cream shop connected and also in menu to order on table. Coconut drink was so awesome. Fresh complimentary Chips and Salsa added mood to relax ! (ask for mild salsa as spicy is real spicy).

Priscilla
Priscilla

Amazing, first time and I will be back Very nice employees, quick service I ordered chicken taquitos yummm best I’ve ever had, mango mojito was a hit.

Trisha Hill
Trisha Hill

Visiting the area from out of town and we were looking for somewhere not too expensive and close to Chaminade Resort. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was! Our server, Max, was fantastic! He gave us suggestions of places to go and eat lunch the following day, and was very helping with me choosing what to eat from their restaurant (I’m picky about cilantro & pico de gallo). I would definitely go back if we’re in the area again!

Anne Margaret White
Anne Margaret White

After a busy day sightseeing, we were happy to stop by El Jardin for a snack and a drink. Loved the Non-Quixote drink, a non alcoholic mango, chili, and zero proof tequila drink. Our waiter was efficient and pleasant. The whole vibe of the place was electric on a Saturday night. Maybe it was the DJ, maybe it was the tequila, or maybe it was the beautiful weather, but everyone seemed happy and enjoying themselves. Festive, fun spot!

Victoria Van Voorst
Victoria Van Voorst

My best friend and I went for brunch. Service was great and they checked in with us more than once to make sure we had everything we needed. We both ordered Chilaquiles (I got the red sauce, she got green) and we were both very satisfied with the taste and portion size. We both ordered to go meals for family, and those were delicious as well. Would definitely eat here again

Arizona Keithley
Arizona Keithley

Best Mexican food I have had in a long time! I got the Torta, and it was mouth-watering good. I could eat that all day and still love it. The Strawberry Margarita was amazing as well! My husband got the Carne Asada and loved it! And we both devoured the bean dip. Everyone was super nice and helpful. The outdoor patio was beautiful! Overall, it was an amazing experience! We will be back!

angelicaescoo
angelicaescoo

I really liked the atmosphere, very pretty inside. I loved the mimosas! Our waiter was really friendly! I just wish the salas was more spicy.. it was just like.. "whitewashed" lol but everything was filling!

Lupine
Lupine

Food was delicious. We went on winter and we sat right next to the fireplace. Was a really nice experience. We will come back.

Gnaw Furry Beans
Gnaw Furry Beans

Great food and cordial service. Happened upon it completely by accident, will definitely visit again if in the area.

Christall Kim
Christall Kim

I just came from Redding to Santa Cruz and it took 5 hours. My family was really hungry and we needed to eat. We went to El Jardin and it was sooooo good! I had the supreme burrito. For dessert I had the deep fried ice cream. So good! Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was really nice.

David Baker
David Baker

Great place to hang out and eat Mex. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was hot and arrived in a timely manner. Nice bar area to enjoy a drink. Parking lot is small and shared. We ended up parking in the residential area next door. I had the single tamale w/rice and bean combo. Meat was well seasoned and delicious. Rice and beans were too seasoned well. Rice was fluffy and had a rich tomato flavor. The table salsa and warm bean dip was good too. There was a real wood fireplace burning that added a nice home feel for being a cool night.

Ruth Canas
Ruth Canas

The service was wonderful. Super friendly. I only did 4 stars on food because I didn't actually have a meal. But the chips, salsa, bean dip, and drinks were great

The_Ardent ShutterBug
The_Ardent ShutterBug

Pleasant waiter....Food meh, Michaleda not bad. I've been to 3 different El Jardin Restaurants. So far the Manteca location has been the best.

Jennifer Benson
Jennifer Benson

The staff was nice , but they mistold us about the prices and then they got the order wrong , but the food was good

Kristy Scales
Kristy Scales

I asked our waitress before ordering if they would let me order a kids meal because I have a eating issues or if I should just order a single taco. Not only did the order come wrong but it was good so I ate it any way. I did not eat the whole thing as I stated but the bill came and I said oh you didn't charge me the kids price. She said oh my mistake I couldn't give you that price. I said we'll I told you I would just order a taco then. She said oh well. Not happy since I asked before ordering. I don't have a stomach and lots of restaurants let me order off the kids meal or I order a al a cart item, no problem.

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655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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🥞 Breakfast
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🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
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🕐 Hours Today
11AM-9PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 1.5 hr here
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+1 831-477-9384
🌐 Website
eljardinrestaurant.net
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