Jardín Secreto Restaurante

We had a wonderful evening. We shared a beet salad and a margarita pizza. It was just the perfect amount for us. We saved a bit of room as we indulged in the apple strudel. We are so glad we did. It was excellent. The restaurant is spacious yet intimate. It is one of our favoured spot during our 2 week stay in SAN Jose del Cabo

It's the setting that will bring people in. Beautiful and inviting as any Secret Garden would be. The food was inventive and tasty, except half of our meals arrived cold. We opted not to make our dining experience awkward by complaining (it changes the vibe of the night)... so we ate the meals not hot. Yet, at this price point, that shouldn't have happened in the first place. I know that's how restaurant managers cull dead weight of underperforming staff. But we just didn't want to change the vibe. Service was usually good, but sometimes we all wondered where they were. 🤔 Live jazz entertainment was fun and rounded out the evening. I would give them another chance because everyone can have an off night.

There should be no “secreto” here. The service and food was amazing. The beet salad was perfection, carpaccio delicious and the fish bites were perfectly seasoned. We hardly had room to finish the pork belly. Amazing

We absolutely loved the bartenders! They went above and beyond to ensure that our drinks were exactly as we wanted them. They even surprised us with fun birthday shots, which was a delightful touch. The cocktails were incredibly creative and delicious, and the overall ambiance of the restaurant was super fun and inviting.

Wonderful hospitality with Christian and Jorge. We were craving a good night out for our last evening in Cabo and they made it happen with wonderful cocktails and food. Plus a beautiful atmosphere! We will be back and recommend to other travelers.

El Jardin Secreto is a culinary delight. The Citrus Salad was a celebration of fresh ingredients. The Margherita Pizza was created with all farm fresh ingredients, the crust was made to order and made for an incredible experience. For dessert we had the best flan we have had in any country! Everything was prepared with a special touch and care On top of that the employees are kind and knowledgeable. They take tremendous pride in the quality and presentation of the food.

June 2024: Back again this year, and yet another wonderful experience. Always great atmosphere, food, and service! April 2023: Do not miss this spot! EVERYthing we ordered was top notch. The wait staff was inviting and very, very friendly. We had just a great experience here!

The location and the decor was lovely. The staff and the service was just to stuffy. The food was mediocre at best. We have had much better food at many surrounding restaurants in the Plaza Mijares. The muscles were bland. Shrimp was overcooked The $25usd Pigroast was dry and the size of a deck of cards. The tiny tortillas it came with were also dry. The Pizza was soggy. The bread was very dry and crumbly

First tip - book table upstairs! Music downstairs so loud it makes conversation impossible. Upstairs is V lovely w view of city and have heaters. Service is friendly and thoughtful. Food is excellent. We had suckling pig w grilled pineapple and handmade tortillas and grilled octopus w eggplant and risotto. Appetizers were margarita pizza and pancetta pizza. All great! Dessert was horchata Oaxaca, apple strudel and pear tarts. All great.

Such a beautiful spot to check out if you are shopping in this area. I walked by and happened to look down the long walkway and just thought it looked like such a beautiful spot. They also happened to have live music, which was a lovely touch added to lunch. We got smoothie, cocktails, and a pizza to share. All were lovely! The bar was pretty backed up so it took a hot minute, but once everything was out we enjoyed it all. The cocktails were fresh and interesting and the pizza was a solid size to share. The floral is just super beautiful and overall a very memorable setting tucked away as a true secret garden.

This really is a hidden gem! The ambiance makes you forget you're in the middle of downtown SAn Jose. My partner and I were limited on time and not very hungry so we didn't eat an actual entree, but if we had I'm sure it would have been great! We opted for light fare with the cheese board and a few cocktails. Their mixologist is on point! I had a "Mexican Tiki" which was refreshing and not too sweet. If you're there on a particular humid day, this is a great choice. However, I wish I would have known they had an on-site sommelier before ordering drinks, I would have definitely loved to savor some great wine. The servers are very attentive!

So the ambiance is amazing. The band is very good. Food portions are quite small and service, while attentive etc is not entirely forthcoming and transparent. We only asked if they had tequila? The server brought over 2 shots and said " here, these are for you ". The tequila actually tasted watered down. But the worst part was those 2 shots cost $104. Not on the menu, never offered or given a price. Dinner for 4 people topped $500. Ridiculous for Baja. Sorry but we will not recommend this restaurant or return to it.

Let me begin with saying that the vibe here is on point. The name means secret garden and you really feel as if you are dining in a secluded secret garden. You are surrounded by beautiful greenery and the atmosphere is so welcoming. This place really has the wow factor! Service was spot on and they didn't miss a beat. Staff was knowledgeable and super friendly as well. Everything we ordered was top notch! Drinks, appetizers, and main courses were beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Do yourself a favor and visit this gem in the heart of San Jose.

We spent the day walking in the gallery district of San Jose Del Cabo, and we found the Secret Garden. It had a very cool vibe. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. The service was great and we had mixed reviews on the food. The Eloti appetizer was very tasty. I had the pork belly pizza, which was outstanding. The best pizza crust I've had outside of Italy. My wife had to catch of the day which she did not like. She said the fish was a little dry and they had simple steamed vegetables with no flare. She expected more and said it was bland. My daughter had the fusili pasta which she said was good, but it was nothing special. We had a few specialty cocktails, which were really good. All in all it was a very nice dinner and we would definitely come back.

This hidden gem is amazing! The mixologist Max was extremely knowledgeable and made incredible drinks. Being vegan, it's hard to find really amazing food. The food was so well seasoned and delicious. And, they have a female sommelier!! She is outstanding!! For all my black ladies, this is the place. I don't have enough good things to say about our experience here.

Even though we previously gave Secret Garden 3 stars 2 years ago (after a VERY loud Thanksgiving dinner where the food was good the music made for a miserable time), we decided to come back. Unfortunately we can't raise our rating as this time the music was not so loud, but food and service were only OK. 4-5 stars for ambiance/atmosphere but only 2-3 stars for food and service. There is many fantastic restaurants in San Jose but this is not one of them.

The atmosphere is great and so is the food. This is truly a hidden (secret) gem. Service was very attentive and the drinks were just right! Try a Jacaranda cocktail. It has become one of my favorites. Be prepared to pay a little more at Secret Garden. Check the menu items on the website to see the offerings.

Service was excellent. It is a gorgeous restaurant. Very open inside with beautiful greenery, plants, and trees. The vibe is hip, but also not too loud. Fun music (Mostly English/USA groups). The food was excellent. We received warm bread and butter (upon request). Ordered the oysters as an appetizer, which were all unique and flavorful. The picana was cooked perfectly. The fish was flavorful. I don't remember the type is fish it was - but it was not as flaky as I would have liked. That was my fault because I was not familiar with the fish and I ordered it anyway. The sauce and veggies were amazing. I do not think this is a vegetarian friendly menu. I

What a special venue for our daughter's first birthday dinner! The secret garden had a cozy atmosphere with decorative tiles, visible grill/pizza oven, plants and attentive, amazing staff. Sophia was our waitress, who went above and beyond to make our dinner special and memorable! She even offered to hold C for a bit so I could actually eat my meal when she saw our baby was wanting to only sit on my lap and be held! They brought out a cake with a terrific sparkler for her to make a wish on which was so fun! The food was delicious. Our fillets were cooked exactly the way we wanted. Our son devoured his pizza, and they were able and willing to accommodate the toddler's taste for plain cheese pizza. The margaritas were unique and delicious. I'll post photos of the food shortly. The live band was awesome and they did a great show! Thing to note: they didn't have a diaper changing station in the bathroom (easily fixed by using a couch and my diaper bag) and the high chairs had broken middle straps so just come prepared. Definitely would return to next time in Cabo.

My fav spot in Cabo San Jose Been there many times and it's consistently great Things I love. Atmosphere. Food is excellent. The bar is cool with a great mixologist. On weekends live music

Ambiance and drinks were amazing! Max is the best bartender. We had already had dinner but the menu looked amazing too.

When you first walk by the entrance is so appealing you just want to go in! It's so aesthetically pleasing yes IG dreAm. Lol The food is great too! I would have given this place 5 stars if they didn't place us at a seating spot that is right when the sun sets so half the table is scorching hot. They should have prepared it better and not seat a party there till after the sun set. Especially when it's not a full party! That would have made the service that much better. The place is all outdoors with a live band! So good! Felt jazzy with the saxophone. Great sounds! It's so hot outside with the fans blowing still. Just be prepared if u are eating at 6pm. I'm still dripping sweat. But just part of visiting in august! The drinks were great too! My favorite was the watermelon special. It was our anniversary and they gave us a glass of champagne. I liked the flutes! The food was so good! We all loved the cheese board! My hubs got the oyster sampler and it was all cooked and whatever. I wouldn't get it again. For a vegetarian they were able to make the fusilli Parmesan pasta with vegetables. My dad loved it! We got the same dish for my daughter with the chicken. I got the shrimp risotto! It said it comes with white truffle oil but I didn't taste any of it! But it was still god! 2 large pieces of shrimp with little shrimps mixed in. They originally messed up and got me the mushroom risotto but fixed it quickly. The hubs got the rib eye pieces tasted great! My mom got the pig special that's only on Thursday! So flavorful and made well. My mom especially loved the different vegetables! She thought it was so interesting! Food was amazing and would definitely come back!

Great food. Great service. Have tried several San Jose restaurants and this one will be visited again next time.

This place has a wonderful ambiance and excellent service. It was our second time coming back! The food is good, depending on what you get. We ordered pizza for the table and loved both kinds. My husband got the ribeye and gave it a 9/10. I ordered the shrimp risotto and gave it a 6/10. It was kind of bland and served lukewarm. There was also only one jumbo shrimp on top. Someone else got the fettuccine with mussels and other fish. It was absolutely terrible and tasted like seawater. Overall, we enjoyed our time here.

We walked in, enticed by the interesting entrance. Once we got in, we realized that the music was way too loud. As in, as loud as the loudest nightclub you've been in. We thought about leaving, but it's late and we are not sure what is else open. The effect is almost comical. Servers can't take orders. We can't hear each other. We went to the bathroom and got paper towels to put into our ears. One of us pulls out their phone and measures the decibels. It's solidly in the 90+ decibel range. (Sustained noise over 85 decibels permanently damages hearing.) We ask the staff to turn down the music. They say they can't control it. A band comes on. Magically, the music that couldn't be controlled is turned down. The band starts playing. They're pretty bad. Same 90 decibel range. Server comes. Doesn't know how to pour beer -- she's pouring it straight in and it's creating a massive head. I thank her (not sure if she heard me) and stop her mid-pour so I can do it myself. Pizza comes. It has a flimsy crust, probably due to not being cooked at a high enough temperature. It also has massive amounts of cheese, as if someone knocked over a jar of Parmesan onto pizza crust. We can see the pizza oven from our table. Unlike the rest of the decor, which was very carefully selected, the pizza oven is homemade, built on site, and has a top that's too high to get the oven to a proper 900 degree temperature for a hard crust. Band finally ends. Then comes the loud music again. Really random playlist: Pink Floyd one moment, Sinatra the next. Then Thievery Corporation, which actually fits the vibe they're trying to create, and is as loud as the actual Thievery concert I saw several months ago. The point is this: be a nightclub (with great music) or be a restaurant (that lets people talk). Pick one. You can't do both. The prices are REALLY expensive, too. One of the worst meals I've had in a long time. Definitely the worst meal by far on this Cabo trip. Instead, go across the street to La Lupita. The prices are half as much, the food is amazing, and the vibe is great. Or Tres Gallos, around the corner, which also has great food and musicians.

We didn't have the experience with the loud music like some other posts have said. The band that played the night we came here was great and entertaining but not disturbing to dinner conversation. Service was good. They messed up our pizza and quickly remade it. We had a bottle of wine, beef carpaccio (delicious), a salad and split a pizza. We will be back. We highly enjoyed the cute ambiance and food was very good.

Great food and awesome service. Able to handle kids as well. Enjoyed the atmosphere and staff was attentive

Came for lunch on day 1 of the honeymoon and then came back for dinner on the last day. They were fully booked when we walked up, but they 1100% deserve it. We waited and were rewarded with seats at the bar. Very kind staff, amazing drinks, and wonderful ambiance. The food was killer and the dessert was to die for. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend. Will certainly be coming back again

Ok I didn't eat or drink here because there seemed to be a private swanky party going on and I was in shorts and flip flops. But we strolled around and the decor was beautiful. Also the bathrooms were like a palace.

I had a Destination Wedding in Cabo, and came here on a double date toward the end of my trip. This place is every Instagram Influencer's dream. Their aesthetic is gorgeous; they have a lounge swing against a wall of vines, the entryway is a long pergola crawling with vines and flowers, so on and so forth (see attached pictures featuring my boss for all of the photo ops). As we were exploring downtown San Jose del Cabo, we stopped in for drinks since it was HOT out. Their drinks are quite pricey, but they were nice and refreshing. Our waiter also served us cucumber infused water, which was a pleasant surprise. We didn't try any of their food since we had just eaten, so I don't have anything to add in that aspect, but I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for picture perfect backgrounds to post.

We loved this place! Gorgeous inside! Love all the fun details! The food was really good and the band was great! It was a little hard to hear but still so fun. The servers were attentive. The openness of the roof kept us cool on a hot night and the breeze was flowing through. The unique walkway is fun to grab a photo! Also we didn't go upstairs but there is roof top seating.

My friend and I stumbled upon this place and had a couple of drinks before dinner. It's a beautiful restaurant. Pamela, the bartender, was absolutely incredible! The drinks were amazing and she was so kind.

We spent a week in Cabo and ended our trip with an evening at Jardin Secreto in San Jose and it was a perfect ending to a great trip. We arrived at 7pm as the band was setting up. Our table was directly in front of the live band and the music was extraordinary. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its chandeliers and lighting that created the perfect juxtaposition with the lush greenery and the relaxing beach vibes. The menu is a rather limited but the execution of the street corn. shrimp & potatoes, beef carpaccio and the cheese tray was on point. Unfortunately, both the mushroom risotto and shrimp risotto was a little undercooked while the filet/tenderloin was a bit overcooked. What made up for the deficiencies in a few of the dishes was the talents of the mixologists behind the bar. The bacon washed Old Fashioned was spectacular, the Black Forest was phenomenal and the mocktails were awesome. As the entire restaurant should be considered al fresco dining, there were multiple oscillating fans to help circulate the air. As the temperature during the days are in the 90's and the evenings in the mid-80's, this is a restaurant that is not for the individual that wants a a dining experience at 72 degrees. As I am hot by nature, I was concerned that I would be uncomfortable. The combination of the fans and the best ambiance in all of San Jose del Cabo, any possible discomfort caused by the hot and humid evening, was whisked away by the relaxing sounds from the live band. This was a restaurant we thoroughly enjoyed and will be sure to revisit next year when we return.

Came here tonight with great expectations. Friday night, nice vibe, good reviews. Very disappointing. Expecting $30-50 meals. Not expecting weak drinks for $15+. Not expecting Luke warm pizza and entrees. Not one meal was past Luke warm. To top it off.... One person in our group ordered a steak and the server forgot to place the order. So. He ate alone and to go one level more it was too rare and Luke warm. Looked to order a bottle of Chardeny....$180 dollars not pesos. No thanks. Not likely to return too soon Live music was really good.

Good food and ambiance. Pork belly pizza was a huge hit with our family. The decor is nice and not a long wait time.

5 Stars across the board. Fun. Tasty. Good drinks. Location. Entertainment. Price right. Did I miss anything ?

My partner and I came here to celebrate our anniversary away from the resort we were staying at. The food was very delicious. We got the portobello mushroom carpaccio, the mushroom risotto, and the shrimp risotto. Everything tasted delicious. The service is very good. A live band was playing on this Friday night. The ambiance is very beautiful. I wish this place was in Los Angeles where I am from. I'd come here all the time!

Amazing service and ambiance. Food was great! Highly recommend for a family dinner or date night while in SJD! We had the Tomahawk which was excellent.

Based on the positive reviews we and another couple made a 6:30 pm reservation on an Art Walk Thursday in November. The service was dreadful, and the place was not busy - so that is not a justification. For a start, we had to wait a while to get someone's attention for our cocktail orders in and then another wait to get our drinks - a total of about 30 minutes. On the wine list many bottles were sold out that day. The oyster appetizer and salads were acceptable but then a long wait for the Main Courses which were delivered cold. I had the Octopus risotto which seemed to be slathered with Thai Chili paste and was just too spicy to eat. Other fish and shrimp dishes were acceptable but delivered cool. I complained and the server did nothing ( I wasn't even compensated for the uneaten meal). The server then tried to push desserts on us and after 3 hours we weren't interested. She seemed unhappy with our decision and then disappeared and didn't come back - other staff had to come and give us our bills. The issue appeared to be not a lack of staff - there were plenty of people milling about and talking loudly on their earpieces. The issue seems to be a lack of management/organization/responsibility to work effectively to provide a good dining experience. There are plenty of better dining options in San Jose del Cabo for the $125/couple cost.

This is tricky because the service was about 3/5. The food was a solid 4. Everyone was pleased with their meals. Pork shank, pizzas, snapper. The vibe was chill and they had a cool live band playing R&B, in particular Bill Withers tunes. The food value was reasonable with meals varying from $15 to $35 USD. Servers were friendly but need a bit more training as we asked several times for bread, but it took about 30 minutes to get this and we wanted it with our drinks. Even with the need for better service, I would recommend this place and will likely return when in San Jose. We were there on art walk night so it was pretty busy.

El Jardin Secreto is a good option to eat if you're in San Jose del Cabo. The prices are reasonable and the food is good. The waiters are always dropping by to see if you need anything.

We absolutely loved this restaurant! The drinks are fresh and made by mixologists to perfectly make your drink. The food was well prepared and made with quality ingredients. What a great vibe and atmosphere to enjoy with friends and family.

Great wine program. Beautiful space. Nice people. If you like wine and food and know how to order both, you'll do fine. For a moment you may think you were in south of France or Amalfi Coast except on the legs of Mexican or South American grapes. We should have probably ordered the pizza as it was our first time there. But everything we had was delicious and went really well with wine. Thanks for a great time.

The ambiance is very nice. Reminds me of Catch LA - meaning the food doesn't really match the vibe. The Menu seems to be making a mediocre effort to be upscale but it's not. This young waiter who seemed to be the lead, ordered the wrong Octopus which happens but then seemed to be upset with us because we pointed to the item we wanted 3 TIMES and somehow he didn't get it. Seems like either it was just a language barrier and/or he didn't know the Menu as well as he thought. This place has potential, it was nice and the service was on point for the most part but they need to step their game up at this level!

What a find! We just happened upon it as we were looking for a place to eat dinner on a Sunday night. It's easy to miss. But once you enter, you know you're in a special place. The vibe was kind of a chill elegant garden. The staff was super attentive. Oscar was amazing. And the food surpassed expectations. We ordered the Baja shrimp entree and the roasted cauliflower. It was perfect for us. I have no idea why it wasn't packed!

We should of listened to the guy at Baja Brewery that advised us there were better places... I was expecting to pay for a high end quality dinner hence the environment we were in. But definitely not that much for mediocre food. Initially went for the oysters that were advertised which were not available. We had a mushroom appetizer, two steak plates (smothered in mole which took away from the steak) and two martinis. The total was 295 dollars.... Extremely excessive, not only for Mexico but for the quality of food. We pay better prices for better quality of food at high end restaurants here in the US *Note* Notice how the menu is not in any of the photos of this yelp, only photos of pretty food?

Wonderful night out with friends. Thanks everyone and Oscar for the great service snd attention.

The service and the food is top notch! Wonderful service from Carolina! We shall come back and share this recommendation with our friends.

What a pleasant surprise. The restaurant is beautiful. Food was prepared by chefs for sure. And not untrained Cooks. Not a single thing brought to the table was less than perfect. Service is great also.

Really, really wanted to love this place. My daughter had been here in September and enjoyed her meal and recommended. It is lovely and has a great vibe to it. We were seated and thought the music was a little loud. Nothing compared to how loud the music was once the band starting playing. It was so loud I could not hear a thing the waiter was saying and talking was impossible. The band was great, by the way, just would have been better suited at a bar. We moved to the rooftop but unfortunately, it was chilly and windy and their heaters were not working. A lot of their wines were unavailable. The gnocchi was cold and WAY undercooked. The pizza had tons of cheese and was just ok. The entire meal was just underwhelming. Disappointing last dinner for our vacation.

Really cool atmosphere and the food was delicious too. The risotto was not only gorgeous but delicious. The chocolate dessert was the only disappointing thing. It looked yummy but was dry.

Hands down the most romantic spot and delicious food in Cabo. It's not just the ambiance, and vibe that were really cool, the food and drinks were to-die-for at this restaurant, and the service was flawless. They started us off with two glasses of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which we thought was the sweetest gesture. We also ordered an Esmeralda which was a refreshing cucumber, mint, gin cocktail and a mezcal cocktail that my husband loved. Then came the house amenity which was two yummy pieces of ceviche. We were surprised not to find it on the menu because we would have loved to order some more! They had $1 oysters when we were there, and we'd never been so impressed by oysters before. They were soft and buttery yet chewy, and the sauce complemented them perfectly. We would have ordered more but wanted to move on to the reason we visited this Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant: Pizza! We ordered two pizzas--one Artichoke Pizza with mushrooms instead of bacon, and a Shrimp Macha Pizza. Both quickly proclaimed the best pizza we'd ever had! Everything from the crispy pie to the gooey cheese melted around the toppings was like tasting a piece of savory heaven. The pizza came with a garlic-Parmesan sauce and a hot sauce that we loved so much we had to ask for them to-go with our leftover pizza, which we can't wait to enjoy again today. Finally, we had a corn soufflé with Mexican coffee for dessert. Both were so smooth and a nice way to wrap up this lovely dining experience. Our waiter Armando was especially kind and so was the hostess. We're definitely going back to Jardin Secreto.

Party of 5 dined for dinner this evening. The place is gorgeous, service was excellent and incredibly sincere and the food was delicious. We decided to all share food so we could taste more from the menu. We got the Mushroom Risotto, Margarita Pizza and Serrano Ham Pizza, Arugula/Beet Salad and Octopus Salad. Everything arrived and looked delicious. We all agreed the Mushroom Risotto was the best plate. We were celebrating my Sister-in-laws birthday and they surprised us with a mini cake dessert with a fun, sparkler candle. It was a really delicious experience and we are

Highly recommend. Fantastic ambience, great service, food, and drinks. Had the oysters, mussels, beet salad and fusilli - all were delicious.

Amazing atmosphere and drinks!!! We had a negroni, spicy margaritas and tequila on the rocks.

We are visiting from the US and stumbled into this place on a Tuesday night with a large group of 14 family members. This is a truly a hidden gem. After eating Mexican food every night for the last few nights we wanted to eat something else. The food here gave everyone a choice for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The shrimp and pizza were unbelievable. The pasta was a hit with the vegetarians. Drinks are top notch. Highly recommend it for the service!!!!

True to its name. What a great little back patio and simple elegant food. A great refuge from busy San Jose streets.