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What Mario Bernasconi likes about El Jardin:
Closest restaurant to my house, so I am biased. Has a great bar. Perfect place for margaritas. Love the fireplace! Indoor and outdoor options. Good for families and for happy hour events. Very friendly staff and the food is excellent! Sometimes they offer breakfast too! View all feedback.

What mark helton doesn't like about El Jardin:
This Mexican restaurant is one of two that we frequent in Santa Cruz County (the other being Los Pinos). This restaurant is closer to fine dining than the other one. Their chips and salsa are great (we love the hot bean dip), and their food is very good. There are lots of consistently good dishes on the menu. Service is usually very good and the atmosphere is usually good as well. Highly recommended. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Mario
27.02.2023 - 03:09

Great margaritas and Fajitas. Had it on late Wednesday night and had phenomenal service. I'm looking forward to Santa Cruz IT next time.

Mario
27.02.2023 - 03:09

Food was delicious. We went on winter and we sat right next to the fireplace. Was a really nice experience. We will come back.

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4.1 ★ from 755 reviews
Susan
15.03.2024 - 10:59

I enjoy receiving a delicious side salad instead of rice and beans for the lunch special. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious.

Maddy
15.03.2024 - 10:59

The food here is incredible, the staff is wonderful, and the atmosphere is so much fun. This is definitely one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Santa Cruz.

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4.0 ★ from 49 reviews
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