El Jardín
$$ • Mexican, Bars, Latin American
Hours:
368 Santana Row, San Jose
(408) 320-2411
About El Jardín
Customers' Favorites
Papas Fritas Con Asada Fries
Nachos with Pollo Toppings
Chicken Mole Poblano Tacos
Flautas De Pollo Hour On
Nachos with Chicken
Guacamole and Chips
Nachos with Cheese
Carne Asada Fries
Vegetarian Nachos
Quesabirria Tacos
El Jardín Reviews
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 4AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 4AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
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El Jardín offers a mixed experience according to recent reviews. The atmosphere is frequently praised, with a live band, DJ, outside dining, and great ambiance creating a relaxing place to have a great time. Drinks are described as great, and the beer is great. Service, however, is inconsistent. While some guests received amazing service, others found the service not great, with a tired waiter, barely any visits to the table, and no water refills. One family almost got served the wrong food twice. Food quality also varies. Some reviewers found the food delicious, with excellent quality, and the chilaquiles rojos were not too spicy and tomato forward. However, others were disappointed, noting the food lacked flavor, and the carnitas and barbacoa were dry with zero flavor. The guac was fresh and packed with flavor but quite pricy at $17 for a small bowl. The seating under the shade is very nice, though larger tables may be needed for bigger parties. Some guests will return for drinks only, while others will definitely plan another visit.