El Jardin

I recently dined here for dinner with my husband and some of his work colleagues. We all had a round of cocktails and shared a pitcher of Sangria. The drinks were fine and did the job of getting the conversations going. There was chips and a unique tasting salsa for the table to share. The wait staff did an excellent job of routinely coming around to check on us. (refilling waters and drinks and taking meal orders) The food was delightful and seasoned exceptionally well. My favorite was the Chicken Tinga. The restaurant/bar is open air with trees and hanging lanterns. It’s centrally located within Santana Row so it’s lively with great opportunities to hear live music and people watch. We had a nice time and definitely will be back to try other items.

The service can be a little hard at times (tonight was great!) but overall, it's a delicious place, with strong, tasty drinks. Tonight, we got the papas fritas con asada and gordita de chicharron between the two of us and it was more than enough. Before we got the quesabirria and nachos jardin, and that was also enough for us two. We tend to when it is less busy, like weekdays (when you can get the quesabirria), it can just way too busy on weekends.

Long time since we have been back to Santana Row, and we were so happy we made it here. The guacamole went so fast that the only photo I could get was of the empty bowl. We followed that with the Nachos one beef and one chicken For our main course, we had the special, Jardin Platter with food to share for 4. Some of us had tacos to add to the platter. Great outdoor atmosphere heaters all around, service was just right in this extremely busy restaurant. Great Spanish music and fun place.

Pretty vibey spot, especially for shareable items. The atmosphere and ambience were good, and the DJ they had that night was phenomenal. Great music selection and smooth song transitions, felt like it was a club. Food and drinks itself were decent. We got the Dip Mexicano, which had imported Tostitos chips and house-dip. the dip could have used pickled jalapenos instead of raw, but in combination with cheese and beans tasted good. We also got the Nachos Jardin which paired really well with the Papas Fritas con Asada (we got it without carne asada). For drinks, I definitely say try the Don Quixote for a spicy and flavorful cocktail. The Churro for dessert is also a must-try.

I had the pleasure of dining at a Mexican restaurant yesterday, and I must say that it was an absolutely incredible experience! From start to finish, the food and service were both outstanding. First, let's talk about the food. Everything we ordered was simply delicious. The appetizers were a perfect start to our meal, with the guacamole being a particular highlight - it was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. For our main courses, we tried a variety of dishes and each one was better than the last. The tacos were bursting with flavor and the fajitas were sizzling and perfectly seasoned. We also ordered a side of rice and beans, which were some of the best I've ever had. Overall, the food was excellent and definitely exceeded our expectations. But it wasn't just the food that made our dining experience so wonderful. The service we received was equally impressive. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. She made great recommendations and was always there to refill our drinks or answer any questions we had. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also very pleasant - it was lively but not too loud, and the decor was colorful and fun. Overall, I can't recommend this Mexican restaurant enough. The food was exceptional and the service was top-notch. If you're looking for a great dining experience, this is definitely the place to go! Five stars all around. (Got the tin with the French fries and it was amazing) see my picture. Best tin on the menu!!!