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    El Jardin

    3.2 (370 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Yani C.

    The service and ambiance was phenomenal, however, the food was not. I think if you're looking for somewhere to eat, you go somewhere else. If you're there for the margs, enjoy yourself! The chilaquiles were very soggy and laid with a blanket of thick cheese. The refried beans and the tortillas have a weird aftertaste. Other than that, the inside was beautiful!

    Excellent Guestlist.____ DJ party in the back garden of el Jardin restaurant. Checkout the best margaritas and music in Wriggleyville.
    R P.

    Excellent Guestlist.____ DJ party in the back garden of el Jardin restaurant. Checkout the best margaritas and music in Wriggleyville. Make sure you ask for Uri to get your drinks super fast. Re-energize with some excellent Mexican specialties.

    Steak, Al Pastor, and Fish tacos (you can't buy them individually, only in an order of 3)
    Katie E.

    This place is an OG. El Jardin was the first restaurant I went to back in early 2014 after I signed my first lease in Chicago. Came back here this past weekend.. and it's just as great as it was 8 years ago! The margs.... woooo. I'm not sure what they put in them (do I want to know?), but let me tell you- they do the job. They taste incredible, and you get a decent buzz, without the terrible taste of cheap alcohol or syrup-y flavors like some margs can have. The food is also great, we got the guac and salsa to share, then I had three tacos. I tried the al pastor, carne asada, and the fish. My only caveat is that they did not have a fried fish taco, which I would have loved to see. My least favorite taco out of the three was the fish. Favorite had to be the al pastor! I also didn't realize that they have a huge patio in the back... how was this hidden from me years ago?! Glad I found out about this best kept secret now, and I will definitely be back before the summer's over :).

    annette d.

    A pleasant place for an impromptu drink + chips on the patio. The chips & salsa weren't on the menu to purchase--they were $7.50, kind of a small bowl. Guacamole was "market price" so I didn't feel Ike rolling the dice on that, lol. Service was friendly, both the host & the waiter.

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    Benjamin L.

    My review is purely on a pit stop in tonight for a margarita. I did not order any food. And the staff was very nice, to be honest. I came in at the dinner hour and the place was dead, empty. I was never offered any chips or salsa. ‍ I ordered El Jardin's Infamous margarita. El Jardins "Urban Legend "of a Margarita served on the rocks. Tequila, lemon juice and Triple Sec. This small $15 margarita was SUPER sour. Way too much sour mix when they should have fresh juices and a much better ratio! Not only did it lack quality and quantity. However I didn't want to drink more than the 3rd sip. It made me pucker so bad. I am kind of introverted and would never "send anything back". I will not come back. Sorry

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    3 years ago

    LOVE this place, it really is an OG. The margs are dangerously good. Be prepared to spend a bit.

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    2 years ago

    It's been years! I'd joe still around. His birthday same as mine it was my go to for margaritas.

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    Thank you so happy you had an enjoyable time! Gloria O.

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    4 years ago

    Great service, great food, and great vibes! Couldn't recommend this place more! The enchiladas are fabulous.

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    Thank you, hope to see again soon.

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    Thank you, very much. Glad you liked our restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! The food is great. Love their mole. Will be visiting again soon.

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    4 years ago

    Ordered a quesadilla and it was awful. Watered down drinks. Overpriced for the terrible quality

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    Thank you so much , please come again.

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    Thank you , it’s our pleasure. Marvin is so cute.

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    Service is great, food is alright, good place for a marg tho. They have a nice large patio.

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    Thank you Taylor, it was a pleasure serving you. Gloria Ortiz

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    5 years ago

    Le Jardin is the best place to be, a place to eat warm and good food. The environment is beautiful and warm. Good job guys!!

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