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    El Jardin

    4.2 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fajita trio. That is steam coming off the food.
    Scott S.

    Haven't eaten here in a while. Still good. I think we got the same thing a year ago. And they play music now.

    Enchiladas!
    Ricardo J.

    Stopped here for the first time today while on a road trip. The food was ok - the salsa and chips are average as were the beef enchiladas and sides. What set this place at four stars for me was that the service was excellent and friendly. Thank you, small-town Texas. The prices, too, were extremely reasonable on the lunch specials. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again but I wouldn't be mad if I did.

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    Tamia G.

    Authentic and delicious! A wonderful place to come into town for. The chips are crispy & thin and the just-made-salsa; a perfect start. I dined on the beef burrito and chicken chimichanga; part of their many choices for the combo meal. Both were fresh and tasty with tender meat inside and topped with delicious, homemade sauces. My friends, who I accompanied (Biil & Janet), are "Regulars" here and it's easy to see why! In a town replete with a pretty good number of Mexican restaurants, this is the one to go to! Great food and great service too. They're military-friendly too...thanks and Semper Fi! El Jardin...thanks for making my visit to the exciting, yet peaceful town of Hamilton, TX even more memorable!

    Mallory L.

    Great service! Salsa was good, not the best...but still good. My dinner was fantastic-shrimp diablo. I'd definitely go again!

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    1 year ago

    The food is great,I come here everytime I am down visiting my family.it is the best Mexican restaurant.

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    Delicious, reasonable, and great staff! We eat here every time we are coming through Hamilton!

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    Good Tex Mex and margaritas. Food is always good and meals are served quickly. One of the best in the area.

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    4 years ago

    Great Mexican food. Fresh salsa and guacamole. Recommend highly. Great staff. We will go again.

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    Was passing through the area and stopped for a quick lunch. Great food and friendly service. Will be back.

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    Lunch menu is a great value. Food was very good. Service was excellent. We will be back

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    3 Taco Plate with Queso under ten bucks - Perfect! Prompt and friendly service. It was delicious. Will be back!

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    So good but the service was AMAZING!!! Very fast too and delicious. We will be going there now when we pass through Hamilton!

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    La Hacienda Mexican Grill - Combo fajitas for 2

    La Hacienda Mexican Grill

    3.7(22 reviews)
    30.1 mi

    This is a great place to eat. The margaritas were also amazing. Of course it's helpful that they…read morehave PITCHERS of margaritas!!! You can get them frozen or on the rocks.... Flavored or regular. Woo hoo!!! The first time we went I got the brisket tacos. The flavor was great and the meat was tender. The second time we went we got the chicken rice dip. Wow who would have ever thought to put Mexican rice topped with queso and fajita chicken meat. It was delish!!!! They served it with tortillas and chips. I loved it. I also tried the new fajita nachos. It was absolutely amazing as well. We also got the fajitas for two the last time and it was so much meat! The meat had great flavor. It was so much food. Our only complaint was that it literally came with 4 small tortillas and when we asked for a couple more they were going to charge us. There was no way even if we filled the tortillas to the top that 4 would be plenty. It's a pretty small space, but every time we have been there we didn't have to wait. That isn't saying that there wasn't a bunch of people, I am simply saying we picked good times to go. Ha ha The wait staff are all very friendly and accommodating. Overall it has been great experiences.

    Since they opened the parking lot has always been packed so we thought we'd try it out. It is a…read morenice place. Very clean. All the staff are nice. Our waiter was good but his English was not so good. But that's fine. He tried really hard. I was a little disappointed in the food. I got Supreme Enchiladas and my wife cheese enchiladas. It was pretty good but not the best I've ever had. It just didn't seem all that spicy. Hard to put my finger on it. Coming from South Texas we are used to spicy Tex-Mex. They do give you large portions.

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    La Hacienda Mexican Grill - Frozen mango margarita dressed with tajin

    Frozen mango margarita dressed with tajin

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    Frozen margarita dressed with tajin

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    EL TAPATIO Restaurant - Birria quesadilla

    EL TAPATIO Restaurant

    4.1(97 reviews)
    29.2 mi
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    Over in the area for a country drive, did a quick Yelp check for a good Tex-Mex place for lunch…read more More than one review mentioned "locals like it", and we were sold. Plenty of parking, right off the main road, and more room inside than it appears. Waitress was on the job, excellent friendly service, was right there to take drink orders, and checked up on us throughout the meal. They were actually standing there waiting for us to sit with the chips and salsa. Definitely had the look of a local favorite, we were there after the lunch rush, I'm sure it's packed on weekend nights. All the food came out really fast, but was all fresh, tasty, and hit the spot. The menu had tons of variety, will take multiple visits to work through. That Texas staple, sweet tea, was especially good, had a lot of flavour served in large glasses. Would almost be worth stopping in during the summer just for some of the tea! Really nice space for a meal, and very friendly service!

    We were in Gatesville for softball and wandered in this little joint…read more It's legit! Four kinds of salsa The verde and Diablo are fantastic but wait, if you mix them they are close to perfection! Such nice sweet waitstaff. They indulged my Spanish and so move to my daughter! Over two days, We tried hamburger, queso, chips and salsas, migas were heavenly, beef fajita plate, chicken tacos Refried beans were excellent They serve cold beer too Ambiance was acceptable Simple decor with nothing crazy Tables Booths A drive through Very busy place so the locals are e enjoying the place I highly recommend you stop in this joint, eat some food and ask for the verde and Diablo sauce!!

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    EL TAPATIO Restaurant - Shredded chicken and beef burrito plate, w/way generous amount of queso!

    Shredded chicken and beef burrito plate, w/way generous amount of queso!

    EL TAPATIO Restaurant - Sour cream chicken enchiladas

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    Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - Crispy Beef Taco

    Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant

    4.0(194 reviews)
    45.6 mi
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    Food and service were absolutely the best! Friendly staff…read moreand owner. Food was the best I have had in a long time! Salsa, fresh made chips and guacamole was so good! Good size portions.. don't miss going here !

    This restaurant was featured on The Day Tripper Season 12 Episode 1. Flash forward to this year and…read moreon my 2026 List was to do an Episode of the Day Tripper. I decided to follow the exact same footsteps as they did in the Episode that Lampasas, TX was featured. I found myself at this charming, beautiful family owned restaurant. What an amazing find. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor area that reminds you of the outdoor areas of resorts in Mexico. The food is fresh, light, great value and absolutely Delicious! The service from the time I walked in to the time I left was top notch. Everyone was very friendly and I love how when a local came in, they were welcomed as family and if you were new to their establishment, they took the time to greet, welcome you, talk about their menu and gave you suggestions. I had a Mango Winerita (they can only serve beer and wine since they're close to a school and a church) which was super refreshing. The usual chips and salsa came to the table. The salsa had a nice flavor and just the right amount of heat... That your taste buds response to but than the heat goes away. The Queso was liquid gold... Smooth and cheesy... Perfect consistency that coats your chips but doesn't drip all over the place. I was treated to a different salsa that isn't normally brought to the table unless you asked for it. Woww!! Chunky with a nice roundness of smokey flavor, freshness and again the perfect touch of heat. The Jalapeno Fried Chips are beyond words... Thinly sliced, fried golden perfection with a Ranch Dipping Sauce to accommodate them. I couldn't stop eating them! So addictive. Than my main course... The Mexican Steak plate. Thinly sliced perfectly tender cooked meat with onions, peppers and tomatoes tossed all together. Rice and beans rounded off the plate perfectly. Everything was cooked right, everything was fresh and surprising light. The portions are generous and the prices are extremely reasonable. It was a perfect way to end my Day Trip in Lampasas. I look forward to going there again and exploring more of their menu. If you are from that area and have never been... Go support your local businesses! If you are driving through and on your way to Austin, stop there to fill your tummy... You will not be disappointed. Last but not least... It is an all CASH only restaurant. They do have an ATM inside. This restaurant is definitely worth another road trip!

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    El Jardin - mexican - Updated September 2026

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