El Jardin – Mexican
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the lively spirit of a sun-drenched garden meets the bold, festive flavors of Mexican street food. Crispy flautas and golden shrimp empanadas arrive at communal tables alongside bowls of zesty guacamole and loaded nachos, creating a tapestry of textures and spices meant for sharing. Whether diving into savory sopes or sharing a plate of asada-topped fries, guests find themselves immersed in a convivial atmosphere where every bite feels like a celebration of heritage and heat.
368 Santana Row, San Jose CA 95128 https://eljardintequilabar.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, high-fiber, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly and welcoming staff who provide a dependable dining experience, often highlighting the consistent quality that keeps loyal patrons returning for a casual meal. While the service follows a relaxed pace, reviewers find the
Menu
- Chips & Salsa - $9: White corn chips and blackened sauce (roasted tomatoes & tomatillos) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Guacamole - $16: Avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and corn chips
- Mexican Dip - $17: Melted cheese, black beans, avocado sauce, fresh cheese, serrano chiles, and Tostitos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Flautas - $22: Crispy taquitos, shredded chicken, crema fresca, fresh cheese, and salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Barbacoa Flautas - $23: Shredded beef, salsa, crema, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jardin Nachos - $25: Corn chips, beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo salsa, crema fresca, pickled jalapeños, and avocado cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Surprising Wings - $19: Chicken wings (half boneless and half bone-in), achiote, guajillo & peanut spicy sauce, peanuts, crispy cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Shrimp Empanadas - $22: Shrimp, onion, tomato, poblano, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, chipotle aioli, avocado cream, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Assorted Sopes - $21: Sope assortment with beans, chicken tinga, beef barbacoa, and sautéed vegetables with crumbled queso fresco, lettuce and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fries with Asada - $32: Crispy fries, dry chiles sauce, melted cheese, picked chili peppers, fresh cheese, ribeye steak chunks, avocado cream, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pork Fries - $20: Sweet potato fries, Oaxacan & cheddar cheese, lamb birria, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, pico de gallo, fresh serrano chiles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Very Mexican Burger - $27: Brioche bread, pork and beef patty, Monterey & cheddar cheese, jalapeños, chipotle mayonnaise, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ramen & Birria - $26: Ramen, lamb birria, and lamb consommé Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Green Pozole - $22: Sinaloa-style chicken and hominy soup, jalapeño chile, tomatillo, spices and topped with radish, lettuce, onion and oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Quesabirrias - $26: Crispy cheese corn tortilla, lamb birria, onions, cilantro, serrano chiles, and lamb consommé Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Northern Quesadilla - $19: Flour tortilla, Monterey cheese, roasted jalapeños, and salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Drowned Torta - $24: Pork-filled sandwich drowned in spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken with Mole Taco - $7: Chicken breast, mole sauce, and Mexican rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Mushroom Taco - $6: Garlic, Onions, Epazote, and Fresh Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Poblano Strips Taco - $6: Poblano Chile, Garlic, Onions, and Corn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $7: Shredded chicken, tomato & chipotle sauce, black beans, and fresh cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Birria Taco - $7: Lamb Stew, Onions, Cilantro, and Serrano Chiles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Carne Asada Taco - $8: Beef shoulder, cilantro, onions, and choice of salsa verde or chicharrón morita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Carnitas Taco - $7: Pork confit, cilantro, onions, and choice of salsa verde or chicharrón morita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tripe Taco - $7: Grilled tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Barbacoa Taco - $7: Beef, onions, cilantro, and choice of salsa verde or chicharrón morita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Governor Taco - $9: Shrimp, onion, tomato, poblano pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Pastor Tacos - $7: Chicken al pastor, onion, cilantro, pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fish Taco - $8: Grilled marinated tilapia, coleslaw, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chilaquiles Morita - $24: Housemade tortilla chips, creamy spicy morita salsa, sour cream, queso fresco, pinto beans, skirt steak, two eggs your way Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles Rojos - $24: Housemade tortilla chips, roja tomato salsa, queso fresco, pinto beans, sour cream, skirt steak, two eggs your way Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles Verdes - $24: Housemade tortilla chips, green tomatillo salsa, sour cream, queso fresco, pinto beans, two eggs your way Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles Mole - $24: Housemade tortilla chips, mole sauce, queso fresco, sour cream, grilled chicken, two eggs your way Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Wet Burrito - Mexican Style Eggs - $17: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, Monterey cheese, huevos a la Mexicana Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Wet Burrito - Carnitas - $20: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, Monterey cheese, carnitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Wet Burrito - Grilled Steak - $20: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, Monterey cheese, grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Quesadilla - $19: Flour tortilla, black beans, Monterey Cheese, huevos a la Mexicana, served with a side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tostada Salad - $19: Tostada shell filled with beans, lettuce, kale, arugula, Monterey cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn, homemade cilantro dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mexican Rice - $8: Tomato Sauce, Corn, Carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Mixed Vegetables - $8: Seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Black Beans - $8: Beans with Fresh Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Roasted Jalapeños - $4: Two roasted jalapeños Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Oaxacan Mac & Cheese - $16: Macaroni pasta with Oaxacan cheese, dry chile sauce, bacon, spicy Cheetos powder Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Esquites - $15: Corn kernels, mayonnaise, queso fresco, lime, chili powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Caramel Filled Churros - $12: Handmade Churros filled with Sweet Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mimosa - $13: Choice of flavor: Cucumber, Coconut, Pineapple, Jamaica, Passion fruit, Mango, Prickly pear, or Tamarind
- Mimosa Flight - $28: Choose 3 flavors
- Coffee - $5
- Cafe de Olla - $7: Traditional Mexican spiced coffee
- Jardin Margarita - $17: Cazadores Blanco, Cointreau, Agave, Lime
- Spicy Margarita - $17: 21 Seeds Jalapeño Cucumber Tequila, Cointreau, Agave, Lime
- Saratoga Spring Water - $9: Still or Sparkling (828 ml)
- Modelo Especial Pilsner - $8: Draft Beer