This is our go-to Mexican restaurant now. If you're a volume eater, go here!!! They have high quality food at a high quantity (the plates are HUGE). Everything is priced very reasonably, too. Food: Two enchiladas with carne asada: 5/5 -- I prefer the salsa verde, but you can do red or both! Their big plates come with rice and refried beans. Bean dip: 5/5 -- I could come here just for this! Warm refried beans with crema, queso fresco, and salsa verde. Chips & Salsa: 5/5 -- Some of the chips are nice and puffy, which is a fun and different texture as you go through the basket. I always ask for extra salsa to eat with my meal! Service: Our servers have always been friendly and attentive! Ambiance: They play a mix of different Latin music, and they don't blast it through the speakers. The decor is cute and their bathroom is always clean! read more

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I thought I'd get some lunch to go. Ordered what I wanted plus the drink. I asked if I can get a couple of slices of Limes or lemons with my burrito that I had ordered at the counter.... The front counter lady said it would have to be an extra cost for a couple of slices of lemons or limes.....I asked her to run that be me again. She said it will coast extra for slices of limes or lemon. She said that Is their rule...it blew my mind That asked for limes for Mexican Food At charge . That was Greed and lacked any customer Satisfaction for 2 slices of lemon or lime. It is common practice that all Mexican Latino restaurants, taquerias, That serve Mexican food will Not charge for 2 slices of lemon or lime Cmon el Jardin you lost a good customer Over charging for lime slices...unbelievable It's the point of them just being greedy . Also on all Honesty el jardin manteca is priced way over the top for average Mexican food. ! read more

So delicious I love the flour, tortilla chips and the cabbage dip! The scallops were delicious and you got eight of them wow! Grilled vegetables were fantastic! read more

El Jardin continues to be a hit with us. Looking for good 'standard' Mexican faire with a family friendly atmosphere, and some nice service... it's here. Prices are right, and we had a good time. Be sure to keep coming back too, as the artist who also works there changes up his art on the dining room walls... It's all quite cool and impressive work! read more

I read the reviews prior and they brought me here to see for myself . The service from walking in the door was prompt and very welcoming. I ordered a chicken torta which in my opinion is now gonna be a go to for me when I'm in Manteca. The chips and salsa were fresh and very good. This is a family friendly restaurant and the decor inside is very nice . If you'd like to have a drink with your meal they have a full bar set up and if I wasn't driving , a margarita would've been a perfect match with my torta ... Definitely a revisit by me will happen and I will pass this on to friends and family that will and are in the area. read more

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My wife just brought me caldo de pollo. I get it's 100 outside and no one prob orders soup. Just say it's not available. This was crazy. Chicken (all the ewwwww still in the broth) although the chicken was good. avocado..... about it. Side of rice tomato slice tortillas. But. Dang. Not a single vegi in the soup at all. Broth was good. I keep getting something different hoping I find something. No luck. read more

Great food, service and ambiance once again! The steak and shrimp with the garlic sauce was great! The crab enchiladas were good, but I'd order something else next time. It was so much food that we have two more meals to eat at home! Brian was a good server. We will return. read more

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Came in for our first time on a Sunday evening place was crossed waiting around 25-30 minutes to sit at a table. Service was quick and attentive chips and salsa arrived quick and they are so good and fresh Drinks arrived a few minutes except for my alcohol drinks which always take longer so no issues there I ordered the margarita flight so many yummy selections We ordered chicken nachos half order and it's huge and delicious- trio fajita with steak chicken and shrimp- super steak burrito with red sauce everything was perfect temp and delicious I will say we enjoyed our dinner only complaint I heard at our table was they wished the nachos came with grilled chicken instead of shredded chicken read more

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Ordered food to go. Said it would be ready in about 15-20 minutes and it was. Food tasted great. I like how they include the sides. Prices are worth the size of the plates. My only confusion is that ive ordered the same plate multiple times to go and ive been charged 3 different prices out of the 4 times ive went there. Ill be asking for a receipt next time because now I'm worried they may be adding an additional tip on top of what I include or maybe they just ring things up differently with each person. Either way I feel of in ordering the exact same plate each time, I should only be charged one price. Other than that customer service isn't bad. They get busy, but I haven't had any real issues coming here. Obviously I keep coming back and that's because the food tastes pretty good read more

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Best Mexican food I've had in the Central Valley since I moved here 8 months ago. Definitely worth a try. read more

El Jardin - Chimichanga Supreme - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

We are here for lunch yesterday after volunteering at the food bank. This was my second visit to this restaurant. Our party was promptly seated and drink/food orders taken. We were brought chips and salsa to snack on while our food was being prepared. I ordered the fish plate as a healthy option. It came out with two large fillets, veggies, and salad as my side. The portions were huge so I took most of it home. Excellent meal and great service! read more

El Jardin - Fish plate - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

It's been a while and I recently went again, so I thought I'd update my experience. Unfortunately, still just pretty average overall. Service - The service was good overall. The one bad mark was when they brought my bill they had misplaced my credit card. It was found by another patron right at the entrance/exit of the restaurant. That could've been really bad and I'm not really sure how my card ended up there, but it did make it back to me thanks to an attentive guest. Food - The food was pretty good overall. The one bad mark was that I got the taco salad (La Compuesta) and the flour shell the taco salad came in was extremely stale. That's usually my favorite part is breaking it up and kinda turning it into nachos as I finish, but I couldn't even eat it. Very disappointing. The stuff on the inside was quite tasty though. Overall, a mixed bag result and when you factor in you're likely paying over $20 per person, I just don't see the appeal. It's good, but not that good. read more

Good food and amazing service from Katilia! Although I haven't been there in a while, she's one of those people you don't forget. She's always upbeat, smiling, and has such a cheerful personality that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, so it can get crowded quickly and tends to be a little loud during busy times. However, it has a great atmosphere and a lot of character. One of my favorite things is the artwork displayed on the walls, which features pieces from local artists. If I'm not mistaken, many of the pieces are available for purchase, making it a great place to enjoy a meal while supporting local talent. Overall, it's a nice little spot with good food, great service, and a unique local vibe. read more

This is a cute little bar. There's only three tables and the counter. It's usually packed in there on Friday night, but you can sit in there and actually eat your dinner. The service is fast and the drinks are good. read more

Great esthetic and atmosphere, genuinely nice staff, the food was amazing, great prices but the food quality was some of the best Mexican food we have eaten. Wish we didn't live two hours from here because it would be a forever place for us. Anytime we come through though, we'll be back! read more

Delicious food! We came after a day at The Great Wolf Lodge and are glad we picked this spot! The margarita tastes great and the alcohol pours were very gracious. Got the famous steak fajitas and I get why they are famous. Killer flavor. Yum. Great service. 20/10 !! read more

El Jardin - Steak Fajitas for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

I've been here so many times throughout the last 14 years and the last 3 times I've gone here I always order the steak fajitas to go and they always forget my tortillas and when you call and talk to someone it's always the same story "I'm sorry would you like credit"! It's annoying when you order fajitas part of the meal is with the tortillas. Stop being lazy and double check everything. read more

Delicious there is nothing bad i could say. I got the two burrito dinner and my hubby and son inlaw got the burrito supremes. Delicious. Very attentive servers and fast. Thank you read more

Very good! Rice is flavorful, mole is delicious. I ordered takeout but you can tell they care about quality. read more

El Jardin - Mole Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Came here for a Breast Cancer Survivor meet up. Restaurant is in a busy shopping center. Safeway, Walmart, Pho restaurant, etc. So parking can be challenging. It was a Thursday night too and parking was bad. Very welcoming staff greeted me when arrived. Cute restaurant with decor! Ordered the Shrimp Taco salad which I have had at others places. This didn't really have a lot of flavor and 4 baby shrimps. Our waiter was good but just he just needed to smile (probably was having a bad day) Not sure if I'll return, but if I do I'll try something else on the menu. read more

El Jardin - Shrimp Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

The seafood burrito was amazing! Food had always been delicious the few time we've visited. Servers are always cool and allow us enough time to order. This is a relaxed restaurant where you come for really good food! read more

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My absolute favorite go-to for Mexican food. I ALWAYS get the arroz con pollo, always. It's the best around, and I've tried it everywhere I see it offered. The flavors are unmatched. It's always a busy spot, and there is a reason for it. Can get noisy, but the food is worth it. Never had bad service, and we frequent this place more than I care to admit. read more

First time having their food. Traveling thru Manteca. Was exceptional in flavor and presentation. Had it delivered and it was very hot and fresh. read more

One of my favorite restaurant best Mexican food in Manteca I recommend the steak or veggie fajitas foods delicious good service ambience is great it is a little bit pricey though. read more

El Jardin - Veggie Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

OK, first of all let me say we came back to this place because we liked it so much the last time and being it was Mother's Day I knew it would be packed. But it wasn't too long of a wait something like 20 minutes. Service was excellent as usual. Margaritas were great. Food was excellent which I will put up a couple of pictures. We had the Molcajete combination with steak chicken and shrimp plus the sides plus chips and salsa ambience is always nice in this place. They keep it looking great overall I will give this five stars again Because everything was great reasonable prices for what you get so we will be back again. I'm sure but I will put up pictures so you could see if you are in this area. Make sure to come check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

El Jardin - Also great !! House margarita with a corona and my wife had a pomegranate margarita - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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Delicious. Loved the staff. Loved the food. Loved the vibe. Loved seeing all the locals there. Solid 4 for sure. Glad I was able to find this place on Yelp. read more

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Food was delicious and the portions are satisfying. Service was excellent and the restaurant was clean. Other customers there were very friendly as well. read more

Best Mexican food I have had in a long time, excellent and attentive service, and an authentic atmosphere with a beautiful mosaic flooring. 10/10 recommend!!! read more

The food was good, lots of flavor and spice. The wait staff was really nice. Great customer service. I would recommend

This has been a family favorite restaurant for a long time. Located in a Supermarket plaza, my parents drive in from Ripon. The pitcher of margaritas and one entree is sure to fill you up. read more

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I'm from San Jose and I have family and lots of friends here in Manteca. My mom's been living here for about 20 years. She's never been here until I brought her. We love this place. I already loved this place. We love Maddie and she always gives us excellent service. We order the Sopes plate and have tried numerous other items. All the food we order has been delicious and filling. We choose the bar area when we visit and we have a good time laughing and enjoying the atmosphere of our favorite restaurant. Thank you El Jardin everyone has been nice and friendly. See you soon. read more

El Jardin - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Cool spot in manteca. Tequila bar inside. Great staff. We were seated right away during Friday lunch. The food came out pretty fast and the wait was not long. I got the spicy steak tacos. Meat was tender. And the veggies were sautéed down so it was soft and flavorful. Not too spicy if you eat spicy. 2/5 spice level. Overall really good tacos 5/5. Large amount of rice and beans too. The complementary chips and salsa were good too. Ask for the flour tortilla chips. Those were way better than the corn one. read more

El Jardin - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

This place is very good the people are so nice and the portions are large . Very clean and nice old school Mexican .

We have been coming for years... totally disappointed tonight. Came for dinner with the kids, waited 30ish minutes because it's Friday and busy. Got sat at the table for a chips and drinks and then nothing. Took 20 minutes and me asking a waitress if someone could take our order. The person that helped us was super nice and the food came quickly and it was delicious but then no one came back again. Didn't get the refills we asked for and literally still waiting for someone to acknowledge us and give us boxes and the check. So disappointed in our service tonight. Customer service is everything. read more

Ok.. Let's be real. ALMOST anytime you visit a "whole in the. Wall" style restaurant, the food usually ends up being top tier!! Now. I do t consider this a hole in the wall but is now at big as most spots. The food however. Yeah. Let's get right to it.. we came in. On Sunday. Had about a brief 10min wait, seated and got right to business. Waiter took our drink order after a short 5 mins. Which was great and did the usual, which was brought out some chip and salads. The chips and sala were good. Super fresh and packed good flavor and texture both the chips and the salsa. The little slaw they brought. Was horrible to OUR taste pallet. May be different for you all's. It just wasn't a taste I or my family liked. Go figure lol. But the food. They have a pretty extensive menus and to be honest. It was hard for me to choose. EVERYTHING sounded soo good from the descriptions. I finally settled on a Del Mar enchiladas with Alaskan crab meat. drool much reasonably priced come with two enchiladas a side of refried beans covered in cheese and a side of Spanish rice. I also ordered a pork tamale smothered in red/green sauce and cheese on top. Took about 10-15mins to get back to us. Reasonable time. I was ready to walk straight back to the kitchen and hug the chef. Sheeesh!!! So nicely presented. Wifey ordered the 3 Item combination which was 2 steak enchiladas and 1 steak tacos., my son ordered a Steak Supreme Burrito, (Which by the way was MASSIVE). They both demolished their plates I was rather shocked that my son finished most the burrito. It was so fat he had to eat it with a fork. The taste of everything was soo on point. Kinda reminds me of being in Old Town San Diego. Flavors were just exactly what they looked like they would be and then some. We have a rule that we live buy. You try the beans first. If those are hittin then chances are the rest of the food is going to be on point. And it was!!! The staff there moves very fast like crazy fast there. They are nice and courteous. The ambiance is definitely vibey. Just wish the booths and tables had a bit more space. That's my only draw.. but other than that. Excellent experience. We'll definitely be back again. Next time I'm going for that seafood burrito with scallops, crab and lobster. read more

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Incredible food it is so delicious and full large servings for small price. Amazing service!

Food is excellent. Staff is super friendly. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the margarita was so bad I couldn't drink it but they are so nice I wasn't going to complain. We will keep coming back because we really like the food! read more

For a great Mexican dining experience in Manteca, this is my go-to spot! Service is always excellent, the food is consistently amazing, and they have a nice little bar with great mixed drinks. The wet burrito is always my order--can't wait to come back! read more

Wow what a gem !! Polite, positive and very nice ambiance. Staff is very friendly and responsive. Service was outstanding. Food was service is a reasonable amount of time, you can tell it was made fresh and it was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back again. read more

El Jardin - Chicken taco, chicken enchilada and a chili renano, beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

My family always comes here for birthdays and milestone celebrations. We are always greeted with great service and hospitality. Our most recent visit was for my dad's birthday and he still talks about how it was one of the better dinners he has had so I thought I would leave a review as a thank you. The whole staff came out to sing him happy birthday and caught him by surprise. All of our meals were delicious and hearty. They come in big portions so we do family style or share around the table so we get to try a little bit of everything. The chicken fajitas always hit the spot and enchiladas are pretty popular in my family. Ambiance is always energetic and the table salsa + thick fresh flour tortilla chips hit the spot! read more