El Jardín

Delicious tacos and chicken Nachos were so good in quantity too. Loved the ambience and great service. I ordered Mimosa flight with mayo and passion fruit flavors and it was so refreshing. They dint have the prosecco to make mimosas at first. But on our request, the lady managed to get a bottle from the other restaurant and made the mimosas for us. She made my day even more happy:) Thankyou

This place was a nice last minute stop for a drink and a quick bite to eat. I enjoyed the vibes and the food. I had the Birria Ramen and my drink was Frozen Lips. I will definitely come back just to vibe and relax. Perfect for a girls night out.

I have been going here from past 8 years. One of the best place in the Santana Row. Amazing drinks and quick bites. I like the atmosphere here specially during December. They do have live music on Tuesday evening.

This is one of the best Mexican places that we have experienced as a group! The location is unbeatable, vibes unmatched, our server Jesus did not only go out of the way to get our order right, but also made sure that we have one of the best weekends starting the holiday season!!!! Do get the spicy margaritas!

I've been to El Jardin a few times. Staff is a bit slow and unorganized...so if you're in a rush, you might want to look elsewhere. I've stopped by for a drink and some food before. More recently...drinks: cafemigos $17 hazy IPA $10 There is a 5% small business surcharge. Food/drink on the pricier end, but to be expected with Santana Row. Garage parking + street parking available.

Julio was our server tonight and provided great service. Great food, bomb drinks and amazing vibe with a live band on a Wednesday! What a great mid week pick me up.

Krish is absolutely amazing! From the moment we were seated, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. His recommendations were spot on, and he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. Friendly, attentive, and professional without ever being overbearing. Our glasses were never empty, and the support staff made sure the heaters were lit, guests were warm, and the table tops were spotless between service. We always come back hoping to be seated in his section—though sometimes he’s just too popular! Krish truly elevates the dining experience, and we’ll keep coming back for him.

Having drinks on Friday night with live music was an awesome experience at El Jardin, but having a wonderful server made it even better!!!! Janet, our server, was very attentive, friendly, and such a fun time! All the recommendations she gave us on appetizers like the nachos with guacamole were delicious!! Not to say their spicy margarita she recommended was a 10/10, letting us know she really knows her menu and the bar! Definitely going to be going back! If you ever happen to be in the San Jose area, El Jardin and Janet as your server is a must, hands down!! 🙌🏻

Honestly I should have written this while I was there last and it has been a little while, the vibe is immaculate go there for the vibe. The food is good being that its an open air restaurant in the middle of basically a park. The service is going to be boujie because its a boujie place. Anywhere fancy enough the staff is going to be either doing a million things and get to you when they can or try and get a breath in where they can. My recommendation to the inpatient nellies out there is as soon as you get there order drinks, have that be your first move. Drinks and apps, when they drop off the drinks then order your entree and boom. You played the game with strat and got to enjoy it nicely. Its a busy place. You can chill there and enjoy yourself, but when you need something from them be aware of their time. I love this place. 10/10

Review on drinks and ambiance. Came on a Saturday night, they had live music performing salsa music. Amazing ambiance with their lights which provide a beautiful atmosphere. Ordered two drinks. The tropical margaritas and don quixote. Both were delicious drinks, and just enough sweetness and not too strong. The servers are nice and attentive. Would come back with friend to enjoy drinks with live music. Did not order food. So cannot review that.

The worst experience I ever had tonight I was trying to give my family a good time for women's day First the music was so loud that I couldn't even order my food I couldn't even talk to my family and enjoy the vibes they even allowed people to dance around tables that was the most uncomfortable thing ever, have someone but... on my face a drunk woman almost fall on my little nephew and that's no it When the food arrives my sister was about to take a bite and the stink that came out it was horrible my plate was looking like they juts trough the food on it, the drink virgin margaritas where more lemon that anything else almost hurt my stomach ,the attention was so poor they took 27 minutes to get back to me and went I ask for the manager he wasn't there I never complained to pay for food but I couldn't give those 160$ to homeless person instead of that bs restaurant Santana row has a beautiful and very fancy places but this restaurant is joke the owner should pick a decision if he wants a restaurant or a nightclub I will never get back there not even thinking to recommend it

DO NOT ORDER FOOD!!! My boyfriend took me here for the Super Bowl (HUGE MISTAKE). I am surprised there aren't many bad reviews about Super Bowl day. The only thing everyone was talking about that day was the horrible job the restaurant did at showing the game. The service was good, and the drinks were fast and delicious, but never, ever order food at this place. We ordered nachos, and it took 45 minutes for our food to arrive at the table. Tables next to us were taking 45 minutes to an hour for three little flautas and a few tacos. Fun fact: They had three cooks working in the kitchen that day, and they were preparing food for at least 200 to 300 people in the restaurant. Three people in the kitchen cooking for 300 people. Please DO NOT ORDER FOOD HERE. Now let's talk about the game. We sat outside, and "the owner" of this restaurant was setting things up. We knew he was the owner because people were referring to him as the owner of the restaurant. He was helping set up some white screens and some projectors to show the big game, Well, we couldn't see anything. He left, and everyone outside was just staring at a white piece of cloth. They installed two of these things, by the way, and you couldn't see a thing on any of them to save your life. "No problem," my boyfriend said, "let's move to the bar and watch the Super Bowl game. We're already here." There were only two TVs, and we couldn't hear anything. Then a woman arrived with an iPad, and they connected the iPad to the restaurant speakers, I believe. It had a 10-second delay, and it sounded like they were playing the game on a walkie-talkie, This was so laughable; everything went wrong. We couldn't enjoy the halftime show. The TVs were showing something, and the audio was in a big delay, cutting in and out. It's like a bunch of kids are running this place. Ok, but everyone deserves a second chance right?? Well, here is my experience tonight for Valentine's Day. I made my boyfriend take me here again because it is so pretty, and maybe this is not a sports bar, so we shouldn't judge them as such, I said. Well for valentine's day, the restaurant was packed; main patio and both sides of the street were open for business, they had a DJ and some people were dancing. We had to wait in line to get in. There was a beautiful Valentine's decoration in the front of the restaurant for everyone to take a picture, plus you got a free rose. Ok, it seems like they have everything under control this time. Everything looks so organized and pretty, the drinks are delicious, servers are amazing with big smiles, and the bartenders are fast! And then we made the horrible mistake of ordering food again. We ordered papas puercas (sweet potato fries with pork on top) and a quesadilla nortena (flour tortilla, cheese and carne asada). We had to wait ONE HOUR for our food to arrive at our table, if you were wondering if was only us? of course it wasn't only us, all the other tables next to us were furious, would you like to know how many cooks they have working for such a busy day?? They had 3 cooks AGAIN!!!!!!!. They ruined Super Bowl day for my boyfriend and they ruined valentine's day for me. We are never coming back to this place, and we are never recommending this place to anyone in fact we would make people aware of what an awful kitchen they have, I said it before and I will say it again: NEVER ORDER FOOD AT EL JARDIN.

Amazing location, right in the middle of Santana row with live music. You can't go wrong if you want to have nice chill evening with this restaurant/bar. The service was pretty good too. For food we ordered multiple tacos and they were fine, not the best. Food didn't hit the spot. Will recommend this place for drinks and music.

Came to El Jardin for drinks with no reservation around 7pm on a Friday and got seated right away for party of 3, our table is the closest one to the live band, lucky us. If you enjoy outdoor seating, upbeat music, and dancing, this place is definitely for you. Both of my friends ordered Jardin Margarita (Cadillac) and Tropical Margarita, I did took a sip from their drinks and it was good, but more on the sweeter, fruity side. As a Vodka girlie, I went ahead and ordered myself a Midnight Melon, to be honest it tasted like grape juice for me. From the 2nd round, I switched up to their classic Cosmopolitan and I prefer that way more than my first drink. All the drinks that I had for the night was solid. Service was slow at first, it took a while for our first and second drinks to came out but that is understandable because this place got packed as the night goes on. The music was good but really loud, we enjoyed listening to the band playing and ended up on the dance floor around our 3rd round of drinks. It was a fun night out with my friends at El Jardin and we stayed until they closed. The only downside was no restroom at the restaurant, you have to walk to the public restroom in SR to use it.

Came here for drinks with no reservations around 4 pm on a Saturday there was a ton of seating and was seated immediatle with my choice of high top or table seating. My waiter was very attentive to us and although my partner and I were only there for drinks. We got 4 drinks and paid around $60 so I do think drinks are a little pricey but loved the atmosphere. Music was playing nearby and I loved seeing how dog friendly this place is. Definitely want to come out with my dog next time. Although I didn't try the food it smelt great. They even had photographers and we paid $20 for one picture which is usual standard at places. Overall I'll definitely go back. We had 4 drinks, Mexican twister 7/10, tropical margarita 8/10, roasted jalapeño margarita 7/10 and midnight melon 5/10.

The restaurant has a great vibe and is a decent place to go out with friends for drinks. The food is good, but you could find better options at other local restaurants for lower prices. I visited at night and it was very busy, so the food took a while to come out. They definitely seem busier in the evenings, so plan accordingly. Overall, it is a decent spot to stop by, but the main highlight is the atmosphere and drinks. For the price, I would recommend skipping the food and just coming for drinks.

AMBIANCE I have to say it's a beautiful place to dine with the lights and energy of Santana Row around you outside. They have heat lamps during the cold months that surrounded the table for our group so I felt comfortably warm. SERVICE was ok. I think the guy we had might have been new because plates were left on our table for too long after we finished eating and were not cleared before dessert came out for the birthday girl we were there to celebrate for. FOOD is more expensive because you are paying to be at Santana Row. The food I had for the queso birrias were good! Churros were good too. They add tip for larger groups already. Beware!!!! There is a $25 cake cutting fee if you bring your own cake.

Came in Sunday later in the afternoon, they were not busy at all. Drink was good but our waiter disappeared didn't say nothing and took about 30 mins to get a servers attention at we were sitting at the bar They were just talking and didn't acknowledge us so we didn't order food or anything else

My friend and I stopped by El Jardin for a quick drink before heading off to a reservation at a Brazilian steakhouse. We were only there for a few minutes, but it left a great impression! The atmosphere is absolutely lovely it's an outdoor spot with a great energy that makes you want to stay longer. Even though it was a short visit, the service was amazing. They were fast and attentive, which was perfect since we were on a tight schedule. We didn't have time to dive into their huge list of mixed drinks or try the food this time around; we just grabbed a quick tequila shot to kick off the night. The quality was great, and the presentation of the bar area is top-tier. I'll definitely be coming back when I have more time to properly explore their tequila selection and menu. I'll update this review once I come back for a full round!

This place had great customer service and the drinks were good . It is in outdoor restaurant so the day we went was a little windy and cold which made it a little less enjoyable even though they do have heaters not all of them were on . The food was decent but you had to order rice as a side it didn't come with certain meals and they didn't have beans. Overall I gave it 3 stars because it's overpriced for what we got . Including tip the whole bill for 2 people was $159.

Mexican restaurant bar in the middle of the Santana Row. It's a nice place to just relax, have some drinks, and eat some Mexican food. I love that this place is giving you a feeling of vacation. It's fun to dine under the big tree with all those fun festive holiday decorations (December). We started with Esquites. Their version is the most soupy I've tried. It's a different texture than I'm used to, but still good. It was served with the tiniest tajin bottle. Too cute. Then we got some Mushroom Tacos and Ramen & Birria. The taco was a bit simple, but the mushroom is good. The Ramen on the other hand is giving me ramen + mole vibes. It's a unique take on ramen. It's a bit on the spicy side. I enjoyed the bowl. For dessert, we got the churros. It was fresh, hot and tastes good. The Jardin Margarita is classic. Pairs well with the food. Service was fast. It's nice that the place is tied up with InKind. Made payment easier.

We came here for brunch and were seated almost immediately. We had older family in our group and had to change tables to get a chair with more back support but it was a minor hiccup. We were able to order from both the brunch menu and the regular menu. it was hard for me to decide what I wanted, so I chose to go with a few different tacos so I could have my pick up meat and fillings. I got the mole taco and the shrimp taco. I did not realize that the shrimp taco would be fried, and it was almost like a quesadilla, but it was a pleasant tasting/more filling surprise. The nachos had quite an interesting presentation, and they were thoroughly enjoyed by the whole table. The food here is solid and the ambience is great, but if you are going with a larger group/older folks, keep in mind that the seating is not the most comfortable, and the restrooms are a bit far from the actual restaurant.

I've been to El Jardin a few times. Staff is a bit slow and unorganized...so if you're in a rush, you might want to look elsewhere. I've stopped by for a drink and some food before. More recently...drinks: cafemigos $17 hazy IPA $10 There is a 5% small business surcharge. Food/drink on the pricier end, but to be expected with Santana Row. Garage parking + street parking available.

Lovely time at this outdoor restaurant in the middle of Santana Row. Started with chips & salsa which were very tasty! Also had Cafe de olla, a traditional, slightly sweet coffee with cinnamon. It was delicious! Then had a taco de pollo con mole. Perfect size, plenty of chicken on a bed of rice. Very good! Followed up a Mimosa flight that I shared with a friend. I think there are like 10 flavors. We decided on jamaica, raspberry & passion fruit. The very nice bartender told us about the flight special as it was cheaper to get it than 2 individual mimosas. Very friendly & accommodating staff. The music was great too! They have live music in the evenings. I will have to come back!

As everybody says, this is a place to relax and have a great time. Food is delicious and beer is great. All staff is great and they set a great by providing great service.

I can't believe this was my first time trying this restaurant!! It was a success!! We were happy with everything we ordered but the Flautas de pollo were the real winner. I think we could have done without the chips and salsa and the chips and guac and just gotten another Flautas de pollo. The chicken Caesar salad was also very good, probably the best I've ever had. My sister and dad enjoyed their drinks. We sat outside, all seats are outside, and it was very nice! Perfect weather. Also they don't have high chairs for babies!

Went here on a beautiful weekend night in the Christmas season for a buddies birthday dinner before a night out. The lighting from Christmas really makes the whole 360 degree view beautiful! Tequila of course, was amazing with a bunch of different options to choose from. The bar here is super cool and long with TVs if the lighting and conversation isn't enough. Heaters are lined along the entire place. OH... I almost forgot this place is ENTIRELY OUTSITE!!! Love it. Our server was very accommodating for a party of 12 and made everything super easy for us and was always happy to share recommendations. A+ there! The food appetizers are what you would see at other Mexican dinner restaurants. They were great to get the night started. I ordered the ramen and MAN was that the right choice! I couldn't imagine getting anything else honestly and on a bit of a chilly night, it was the perfect selection. Please get this!!! Very nicely done, can't believe I haven't been here before!

Not worth the time or money! We were extremely disappointed with our experience. The service was extremely slow at a time when there were very few patrons, 3pm. We were seated close to the bar and had to flip our seat cushions over, as there was bird poop all over the cushion. Just nasty. Our server was friendly and directed us to scan the QR code for the menu, they DO NOT have any hard copy menus to look at. The online menu is a long list that you need to scroll up and down to see all the items. They also DO NOT have a bathroom, they give you a card with directions to the two nearest bathrooms. We started with our drink order. They had no Modelo Especial, so my wife got the Negra. The drink came out quickly, considering we were right next to the bar. We also ordered a DON QUIXOTE and a SPICY MARGARITA. Both of these drinks were too sweet for our liking. We moved on to the food. We ordered the Canicas de Cochinita. After a moment, the server came back and told us they didn't have any of those. So we ordered the Croquetas de Cochinita - which they also didn't have those available. The server told us that those two items are actually the exact samething, but labled with different names on the menu. Okay!? We finally figured out that they had ALITAS QUE SORPRENDEN, so we ordered those. These chicken wings were just okay. They were neither spicy and lacked peanut taste. They came with a weird dipping sauce that lacked taste. The highlight of the meal were the tacos. We got carnitas and enjoyed the meat. THe CHURROS RELLENOS DE CAJETA were amazing the sweet dipping sauce was very tasty. The service became extremely slow at the end of our experience. We had to request water refills from a passing by server. When it came time to pay, the pay system didn't work and server disappeared for awhile to "fix" it. We will NEVER be back.

Nice spot for more of a vibe-focused time but the food is still good! Drinks are also solid as is to be expected of a tequila bar. This is a cute outdoor place right in the middle of Santana Row with live music and twinkly lights. The food portions are pretty good and everything is flavorful but it's not the most authentic. I think the service was ok; it was pretty busy and packed even on a weekday so I think at times our server was really busy with other customers and sometimes we had to wait a while for his attention. Overall would probably come back

The food is great so as the drinks. The ambiance is good, they got a great DJ and the songs are bops. The service tho was kinda disappointing, I do understand that it was Valentine's Day and it was very hectic but it took mote than an hour before they served our food. We have to follow up for our food and our server just said he will check the kitchen. We also said that the heater is off, it was very cold that night and they just keep on saying that the other person will do it but in the end they didn't fixed it. Overall, it was good experience.

Cute little outdoor bar. I came as a party of three the last hour before closing and we got seated at the tall tables. We saw a few open regular tables and asked if we could move, but our server said they're only for parties of six. A few minutes later, a different server sat a party of three at one of the open regular tables.. We ended up ordering drinks. I got the Don Quixote - reposado, spicy mango puree, tajin with a mango candy straw. Refreshing and just enough spice. Our server pretty much disappeared and never checked up on us after that.

This is stylish spot that's perfect for a night out with friends or date. Definitely make a reservation if you are coming on a weekend Ordered a few drinks, tacos and loaded nachos. The nachos were fresh and flavorful. The veg tacos were loaded with corn salsa - juicy, cheesy and served with rich deep consommé. The staff were very attentive and helpful. They helped us customizing some of the cocktails to mocktails. The decor is dreamy - string lights, lush greenery, colorful telework and open air seating that feels like you have been transported to a chic courtyard in Mexico. The evening gets upbeat with live Latin music and a good crowd. Absolutely a good place for happy hour or a weekend night under the lights

We always have the best time at El Jardin. I love their cocktails, especially mango margaritas. The food is good too, tried their chicken nachos and tacos. My server Stephanie was very courteous and friendly.

Came here with about 20 people for my wife's birthday and we had the best time. The staff handled our large group easily, and our server was quick with the drinks all night. DJ Nelly was spinning and did an amazing job playing a bit of everything for the crowd. It was super fun!

If you're looking for a place with good vibes and drinks this is the place for you. If you're looking for a place with good Mexican food I'd say skip this place lol. Flautas were extremely bland and the rice was super hard! Beans were only okay. The best was the nacho fries but it's kind of hard to mess that up. The vibes were definitely up and there was even live music! I would come back only for drinks. Service was okay.

Came in on a random Monday to grab some drinks and food with my coworkers. The workers were very nice to put together a table for us since we were about 30 people! They were able to sit us within 5 mins and had the qr code ready for us with the menu. My table ordered a bunch of drinks, appetizers, and food which came out very quickly. I really liked the outdoor seating and live music playing in the background. Really brought the vibes! Love coming here and will come back!

Celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here with a group of friends and we definitely enjoyed it! We went here on a Friday night so there was a live band which was a definitely a plus! They played such good songs and kept the vibes up!! We had a pretty big party so the food did take some time to all get out but the waitress did a great job taking care of us and checking in! I got the chicken flautas and my boyfriend got the carne asada fries and both were delicious! They were very generous with the portions, which we really appreciated! Would love to come back and celebrate future birthdays here!

Had a great time with my husband on a Saturday night. Even though it was busy we were sat immediately. Got to enjoy music by a DJ and good drinks! I love a spicy mezcal cocktail! This smoke jalapeño margarita was delish! Ordered the flautas and they were okay. Chicken was more flavorful than the barbacoa (which had no flavor unless you really soak it in the sauce).

El Jardin located in the heart of Santana Row is a great place to go for drinks with friends. It's located outdoors with a big seating area and good music playing. As for the drinks, I have tried the Sangria, Paloma, and the Liquid Alchemy with popping boba! You can't go wrong with any drink on the menu here. Service here is great! This place is always busy and the servers still manage to check in with your table every so often. I would recommend coming in with a reservation as a line typically does form during the weekend. Parking is relatively easy to find, there are multiple garages in Santana Row. The Olin garage is the closest to the place!

I have been meaning to try this place since 2018, but now that I've been, I'd say that you'd have to be drunk af to have a pleasant experience here. This place is mainly a bar, so maybe I shouldn't place so much stock in the food, but I'm a foodie and I was hungry so let's get into it: - guac (comes with chips): not terrible but so generic they probably bought it as Safeway and kept the $16 profit - carnitas nachos: I'll acquiesce that the meat was tender but the cheese sauce so watery there was a pool of thin liquid at the bottom - birria taco: there wasn't even any birria dipping sauce, just lamb on a tortilla - shrimp Caesar salad: decent - churros (comes with 4): decent - persimmon mocktail: the only reason this review isn't 1 star. This was the best mocktail I've ever had because it didn't just taste like juice! It was complex! While our server himself was nice, they were clearly understaffed because it took forever get water once seated, to order, to get utensils, to get sharing plates, to get the check, and to correct a mistake on the check. Lastly, they were playing both music over the speakers and had a live band nearby, which call me an old lady but that's too loud to talk to my friends. Bars can have alcohol and good food and good service so what's el Jardin's deal? Logistics: - outdoor seating only - paid parking garages nearby - mocktails available

Stopped by today for a quick drink at the bar after dinner with my best friend. We went straight to the bar where Rhiannon hosted us & took care of us. The bar is an excellent stop for quick drinks & vibes. I normally sit at a table but we only wanted to drinks. Bar is def cool. Get your seats while you can! About 12 seats at the bar.

I haven't been to El Jardin in a few years. It's improved so much since the last time I came. The overall vibes is fantastic! They used to do live mariachi and it's great to see they still have the live music. The food and service has improved so much. Because this place has such a great vibe it's good to see how the food and drinks match now. The waitress we had was super attentive and helpful. Food came out quick and everything was very fresh! The drinks are much stronger and are worth the price. I recommend the Mojitos and the Guava margaritas! Will definitely stop by next hot summer day!

Such a beautiful space. I can't wait to come back for more summer vibes. If you don't like sitting under trees with the possibility of things falling down on you, then don't sit under the trees. The service was great and we were offered a photo. We took the photo but we declined to buy it. The portion sizes were pretty big. I ordered the Carne Asada Fries and it was big enough to share with 3-4 people. I thought it was good and I would order it again. We tired to corn, it came in a can with a side tajin. It was a little too watery but it was still good and tasted authentic enough. My boyfriend really liked his wings, they were huge. We also loved our drinks. I think I had the margarita and my bf got the red sangria.

We came on a Friday night and were sat right by the live music. While the music was great, it was pretty loud. We asked our server if we could switch to a table further away from the music, she happily moved us over. Although pricey, as any other restaurant in Santana Row, drinks and food were great. The mole tacos were my favorite!

Decided to pull up at El Jardin this evening for drinks and appetizers. Although they don't have happy hour on Thursdays we still enjoyed some margaritas, papas nachos, which were a hit, and warm sweet churros. Service was good and attentive.

Vibes are spot on here with the outdoor ambiance with live music. Pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon but luckily didn't have to wait for seating. Got the tropical margaritas and chips and guacamole. The tropical margaritas were pretty good, not overly strong and had a good level of sweetness. A bit tart too from the lime and raspberry puree. Chips and guacamole were pretty standard. Chips were good but guacamole could've used more flavor. Probably wouldn't eat here for a meal given the plentiful options nearby but would consider this spot again for drinks and vibes! Service was great.

Outdoor bar at Santana Row with plenty of seating & great vibes. We only ordered drinks since it was a quick stop in between meals but the nachos from the table next to us looked delicious. Would come back to try it. Downside was a slightly uncomfortable encounter with a photographer (not sure if they were affiliated with the bar) who took our photo & said it was for a social media post but they came back with the pictures printed out & framed. We felt pressured to purchase the framed photo for $20...

Beautiful outdoor restaurant that is dog friendly. The food is pretty good and the servers are friendly. They have comfy lounge seats need the entrance under the large. It's a great place to go with friends or dates. Beautiful ambiance. They usually decorate for holidays. Parking is a little hectic but worth it in my opinion.

Vibes are always immaculate at El Jardin. Especially on a warm summer day! They do have heaters for colder days as well. Yes, the prices are pretty high here but what can you expect from being on the Row? The drinks here are delicious and strong. The one I have pictured is Liquid Alchemy and it has strawberry popping boba! My favorite one though is the Jalisco Swing which is always very consistent and easy to drink. It also comes in a cute coconut-like container. We usually just come for drinks and eat elsewhere but have gotten some small bites such as the flautas which were pretty good. The nachos were kinda whatever though, so I would skip on those. The bathrooms though are a bit of a walk and the music is kind of Mariachi style where they have live bands. I kind of wish they played regular music like they used to in the past, but nonetheless, the ambiance is still delightful!

Service is good, and the food is also good. However, please double-check your receipts carefully. We were almost overcharged $80 for churros! Thankfully, we noticed the bill wasn't correct and got it fixed.

Connected with some close friends for lunch at Jardin on a recent trip back to San Jose. I had passed this restaurant so many times while walking through Santana Row when we lived here but this was my first time eating here. It was a beautiful day to sit outside in such a beautiful location. There was lots of seating + seating at the bar. The staff was great. I had Birria street tacos and a Mojito. Which were really good. But the start of the show is the location and atmosphere. A great spot to have some good food, good drinks and chill.

Traditional Mexican street food with a twist! @eljardin.sj is nestled off to the side in the middle of lively Santana Row! This is actually more of a bar with "bar food" but the food options make it seem more like a restaurant because the dishes are sooo good! I don't think I've tried a place where ALL of their slow-cooked meats were actually tender and juicy, cooked perfectly. Service is excellent and the night we went, they had a DJ. I usually don't care for mezcal, but their cocktails are very well made, particularly Frozen Lips, where you can taste a slight bit of mezcal but then it smoothes out leaving no aftertaste or burn. HH (monday - wednesday) 2-6pm Dog-friendly! * Pozole de Pollo (highly recommend!) * Tacos: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Tinga de Pollo, Barbacoa, & Birria * Roasted Jalapenos * Churros Rellenos de Cajeta * Cocktails: Gin Rosado Paloma (highly recommend!), Jalisco Sling, & Frozen Lips (highly recommend!)

Drinks were good on a Friday night but it definitely smelled like a sewer. Not their fault since it's outside, but still... :/

Ambience -5 star, right in the middle of Santana Row. Service - 3 start, our server was pleasant, but barely checked in on us and didn't refill our water for a while Food- 3 start overall , We ordered the Flatus de pollo it was very mediocre and did not have any flavors 2.5 star. Papas Puercas - 3 start, limited on flavors, quantity was decent. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for authentic and flavorful food.

the workers were not very nice & I was hopping for a good time for the Super Bowl but you couldn't hear anything, TVs were not working.Bar tenders were not nice. Never coming back unfortunately. This is just my opinion.

We ended up here on a Saturday night as a result of Amex platinum's deal with Resy- we had no idea what the place was about except that they have Mexican food. My word it was lively, LOL. Turns out it's a very beautiful and large open air bar in the middle of Santana Row that also serves food. We were seated right away as we had a reservation. The waiter was nice- I think- I couldn't hear anything he said over the music that was blasting. The food was alright; the shrimp Caesar was fine, the guac was good, the mushroom taco was a miss. The mocktails were super great though!! Really interesting flavors and just gorgeous to look at. I feel like if we were in our 20s or 30s we would have really loved the atmosphere, I would go back for the mocktails during the week when it isn't so loud, and I'd get the guac again, but not dinner. TL; DR: go if you're young lol

The food is amazing Jesus is a great server Great atmosphere. Great ambiance as well