Our favorite restaurant in Manteca. Friendly staff, comfortable feel and great food and drinks. They make the best Cadillac/Top shelf margaritas in Manteca hands down. read more

Best chicken soup. I love the rice and the avocado. The chicken is abundant. It is so delicious. I

This is by far the best Mexican food in Manteca. For me, in the entire county. Food is always amazing and the service is great!

Ambience is nice and cozy. I really like thier manteca soecials sections with the seafood and their chicken specials. Service has been good oast couple times i have been there except for when there is a huge party it tends to get slow due to less number of people working there, would be really great if they are able to improve on that. read more

My friend and I came here to eat. We was disappointed that they didn't make huevos ranchero.. So we both decided to order the cocktail camaron.. Two orders. We both thought with that it wasn't that great. Looked like a bowl of dry shrimp. Never had it this way before. I've eaten this many times over many years. Was disappointed.. However, It is a nice place to eat. read more

I appreciate the outdoor seating during the pandemic. Good place to have drinks in Manteca. Chips are great but salsa isn't my fav. Sadly, the service has been horrible each time we've eaten here. Staff always seems to be running behind and that leaves a lot of mistakes to be made. Drinks are never refilled and food takes a while to arrive to the table, sometimes arrives cold. Getting the check and paying takes a while too. Food isn't that great to deal with the hassle. Will update once things seem to be getting back to normal. Maybe this was just due to the pandemic. read more

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We have eaten here several times, and have enjoyed the food each time. Good service. Fresh food. read more

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

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Have been having dinner there almost every Tuesday and have never been disappointed. Food and presentation is always great and having great customer service by Anissa adds to a pleasant evening. read more

We haven't been here in years. We started hearing people talking about this place and said we should go and visit. So glad we did. The place was packed but organized. Fairly large inside and they have a full bar. The staff is friendly and seems to know what they are doing. The food came out pretty quickly and it was pretty tasty. We got the combo where you pick your own items. I selected a taco, tamale and burrito. My wife had the Taco, Tamale and Chili Relleno. My wife said their Chili Relleno wax very good. If you are looking for a nice place to have a good meal, stop by and visit El Jardin. read more

El Jardin - Tamale, Burrito with Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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Food was great!! The drinks were good had an excellent time. Flavorful guacomle as well. Service was awesome, waiteress was very attentive

Was in the area and decided to try the carne asada nachos and an horchata, they were both delicious! Very tasty and filling, love that they gave me extra chips on the side, those came in handy too! Will be back soon to try more of the menu! read more

El Jardin - Carne Asada Nachos (full order) - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Monstrous Super Burrito as always - SUPER SMACK!!! I always order this or the flautas. I love the slaw and red salsa (chef's kiss) that comes on the side. The slaw reminds me of the curtido repollo that goes on Pupusas. So bomb, I wish they sold it as a full side lol. Packed with a lot flavor, so I know it's not for everyone. I found this place about 2 years ago while driving to a friend's event and ordered a regular burrito that was good. And then later found out about their Super Burrito. Little did I know that 2 years later, we'd be moving from the bay to the area. Anyways El Jardín, keep doing what you're doing!!! read more

Everyone says that this is the best Mexican food. Well it might be the best Mexican food in Manteca but that's not really saying much. It was pretty good. The service was pretty good as well. Here's my problem. They have a one toilet bathroom for the men and one for the women. There is also a bar at this restaurant so people are drinking and at some point you're going to have to urinate. This particular day one of the kitchen staff was in the bathroom for a good 25 - 30 minutes. He must've been taking a great dump in there. Eventually, I just had to leave because I had to go to the bathroom so bad. Sucks because I would've stayed there and drank most of the day. read more

The best Mexican food I have had in California. If you ever find yourself in Manteca, do give this place a try. Long wait times with a line all the way outside. I can see why! The margaritas were delicious and only $8. And the service was amazing too. All in all, a great experience. read more

I'm really sad about this experience. They staff was really nice and the place a great size and very clean. I had high hopes and was starving for some good Mexican food. The menu was plentiful and I didn't know what to order! The chips and salsa came out. The salsa was good and the chips were a mix of corn and flour. All right up my alley. I ended up going with a Carnitas torta (recommended by Our server) AND I had to try a green enchilada. My husband also decided to get a torta (asada) which is not his usual order but he knows how much I love them so he decided to give it a try. When they came out, I was immediately disappointed because the menu clearly said it was on a grilled bolilo. It was came out on french bread. I figured I would give it a chance anyways, but 2 bites in, I had to send it back and ask them to just take it off the menu. Not only was the bread too much, (I rarely send things back even if I don't like it) but the carnitas were extremely salty. And I'm Filipino! I love salty! They took it back no problem and adjusted the bill. My husband ate his but took off the bottom slice of bread. Even the rice he got on the side was dry. As for my green enchilada alacarte.. it was ok. She brought it out stating to be careful cause the plate was hot. So I expected the food to be hot. After my 2 unsuccessful bites of torta, I turned to my enchilada and noticed that the cheese drizzled on top, as Well as the sauce, already looked.... Settled?? I don't know. It wasn't cold but it wasn't even warm. I just wasn't impressed. I hate leaving bad reviews but I also hate not enjoying my food so I have to stay honest. read more

El Jardin - Torta .. look how much bread that is - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Great food! Friendly servers and clean restaurant. Everything we have tried has been filled with flavor. Definitely one of the top Mexican restaurants in the valley (and we have tried lots)! It is worth the drive for those not lucky enough to live close by. read more

Ambiance is okay but has not been updated since they opened. Service has never been great and the waiting is always long. I know they are popular and people love the food and bar. I am just not impressed with their food or any Mexican food in Manteca. Sorry! read more

My husband and I moved to Manteca a few months ago and we had no idea where to find great Mexican food. We looked at the ratings on Yelp and on Door Dash - El Jardin had the best ratings by far. We were not disappointed! I got crispy chicken tacos with beans and rice and that's become my go to! Their guacamole is fantastic, their salsa is fresh and I love the choice of chips! read more

Absolutely the best Mexican food around! Always fresh ingredients - no commissary food served here. The portions are huge - you will get a to go box! The best part is the Tequila Bar - so many Tequilas!! I've come to enjoy the nuances of the various Tequilas. The staff is super friendly. It makes it feel like you are in the neighborhood with friends - Like Cheers! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Caldo de Pollo ... very good 4 Refried beans Fajita salad 3... not a true fajita flavor... very little salad Chips they serve a combo of flour and corn chips salsa tasty has spice too it Cabbage slaw with the chips... different touch Casual .. came in at 130 and it still had a busy lunch crowd Service.. our waitress was very nice Looks like they might have a good happy hour here.. but not sure read more

Best Micheladas in town. Chips and Salsa too! The whole menu is delicious! The staff is always cool. 5 stars for sure! read more

Visited this establishment for the first time with friends who'd been there a lot. I was very pleased with the food I had which was the chicken Quesadilla dinner with rice and beans. Hubby had the combo fajitas with chicken, steak and shrimp. Food was seasoned to perfection and I could taste the love in every bite. I only with I had a picture of my food but it was so good, I ate it too fast read more

Amazing service and great food!!!! We are coming back again! We came from el don and worse experience ever and came here and to have the best experience read more

Amazing service. They always refilled the drinks. The food tastes amazing like great authentic Mexican food.

Loved this visit!!! We went on a Friday night for date night. Staff was sooooo attentive AND multiple people helped us. They appeared to be a great team. Our chips, salsa, cabbage, and drinks never ran out. Then when the food came... WOW. The PORTIONS!!! The portions are so generous and the food was delicious. This was our first visit to el Jardin in Manteca. Been to the Turlock location before plenty of times (idk if they're related), but the ambience of the Manteca location seemed a bit more chill and laid back... more welcoming. Definitely going back soon for another date night! read more

We found this place after our favorite place in Stockton closed. El Jardin makes me forget that place ever existed. We have never been disappointed here. Great service, friendly staff, and great food. I judge a Mexican restaurant by their salsa and the salsa here is top notch, as are their chips! We come here about once a month, but would probably come more often if there was one closer :) Nothing but good things to say about El Jardin. read more

I didn't think much of this place when I looked it up but definitely was impressed. The service was great and they even accommodated for our family whom speak Spanish only. I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas but also added extra veggies to the mix--it also came with guacamole and sour cream. It was all SO GOOD. I don't care much for the beans and rice but the cheese on the beans made me wanna dig in Only reason I'm rating a 4 on this place is because the fajitas were doused in way too much of the fajita juices at the bottom of the sizzling plate, it looked a bit messy so after a while of eating, it became way too salty. I definitely recommend the specialty plates, the fajitas, and the Shrimp Cocktail appetizer. The kids menu is really basic, but good for picky eaters. read more

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Definitely recommend! This is our go to almost every Saturday night for dinner. My favorite is the chips and salsa but who doesn't like chips and salsa. Food is always fresh and delicious. We have probably eaten almost everything on the menu. Enjoy read more

The best spot for Mexican food in Manteca! Service was great and attentive. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side so call ahead if you have a big party! read more

I live in the Bay Area and I have family that still live in Manteca. This is the ONLY restaurant I eat at when visiting. I've had many items on the menu and all have been great. But this soup, which I found out yesterday from the owner, was created by his wife. Let me tell you ... by far, hands down, the very best chicken tortilla soup I have ever had!!! Great food, great service, great ambience! It just doesn't get any better than El Jardin! read more

El Jardin - Chicken tortilla soup! - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

I've been here twice. As a vegetarian, this is one of the worst Mexican restaurants I've been to. I've tried the vegetarian fajitas and the tostada plate without meat. Both of them are pretty bad. They are completely lacking in flavor. The hot sauce situation here is abysmal. The best they could do was bring out a small cup of El Tapatio. I was not at all impressed. My family likes this place. My husband is a huge fan of chile rellenos. He said the ones here were pretty good. He wasn't thrilled with the hot sauce selection either but it didn't seem to affect his meal as much as it did mine. One of my sons got the bean and cheese burrito meal. He liked it. My other son got the burrito supreme with red sauce. He loved his. I ended up taking a lot of his red sauce and pouring it all over my veggie tostada. It helped the tostada a lot! If my bland tostada has originally been served this way, I would have been a lot more impressed. The restaurant is clean, it's welcoming, and the staff is very friendly. If you're a meat-eater, this might be a decent place. If you are a vegetarian who likes food with flavor, you might want to pass. read more

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The tequila and the service was exceptional, and the food... Que bueno!! First time there and will definitely be back. The ambiance was very homey read more

I came to visit El Jardin on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy! This restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but inside it's decorated so nice. They offer two separate dining areas and bar! There's plasmas inside for great coverage of sports and they have tables and booths for dining. I've been coming here for years, and honestly I think this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Central Valley. I always get the Camarones Diablos (spicy shrimp) which is always made with quality ingredients and given in a generous portion! I usually get it with the shrimp, rice and beans, but tonight I wanted to get something a little lighter. I still got my spicy shrimp and then instead of rice, got salad and beans. Everything was delicious as usual, and as always the staff is always so friendly and welcoming! We're always seated right away, and food comes out quickly and hot! I recommend to anyone in the Manteca/ Modesto area looking for great Mexican food and nice place to dine. read more

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This place is literally over priced and I understand Covid is the reason but $50 for 4 tacos and a wet burrito? Not even the BayArea. I will never come back here and I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE. Save yourself the time and go somewhere else. The cashier over charged me by $8 and then gave me attitude when I tried to ask her why she charged me the $50. Didn't want to take this to the manager because she's new but hope she gets fired and this place gets shut down. WORST MEXICAN SPOT TO EAT AT! GROSS! The food was disgusting and so was the service. read more

El Jardin - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

El Jardin has a pretty good selection of dishes to choose from. Tonight we tried the chicken in a spicy chipotle cream sauce and the chicken with rice in a red sauce with onions, peppers and mushrooms. Ya I thought mushrooms was kind of weird too in a mexican dish. The red sauce had a slight sweetness to it and everyone who tried it at the table said it reminded them of BBQ sauce. Oh well, I ate it. I thought it was good. I thought the dish was a little light on the chicken though. The chipotle chicken was very flavorful. Very tasty meal and a little bit spicy. I liked it, but i thought it was weird to have sliced mushrooms in it. Our waiter was good and attentive. It was an enjoyable dinner. read more

El Jardin - Chicken in a spicy chipotle cream sauce - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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We stopped in here again on a trip to the mountains and found it to be about the same as before. Quick service, huge portions, no sign of spiciness to be found. The service was really fast. No time to read your phone here. Surprisingly for a Mexican place, they really have no hot sauce here. I remember this from the last time and I recall thinking that we need to carry hot salsa with us for places like this. We asked for hot sauce from the kitchen as there was none on the table (none!) We were offered Tapatio or something that I can't reproduce the name. Tapatio helped, but in my palate, Tapatio is just ketchup with cayenne and some extra vinegar mixed in. The house sauce was very smoky in flavor (great) but no heat of note. At least have El Yucateco on hand, please! We took away so much food that it was used in two other meals over the course of the weekend. While that is OK, I would appreciate smaller portioning and reduced prices by one or two dollars and then I don't take anything home with me. Many things on the menu are "two" somethings and come with rice and beans. How about just "one" something? read more

El Jardin - Two chile rellenos, rice, beans - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Stopped by here to grab an "authentic" Mexican foods before Great Wolf Lodge. It's locating in a small shopping center across from Burlington. When we walked in, the interior is old and outdated. The service was slow and mind you it wasn't really busy when we got there. Our server took a while for us to come and take our orders, so did the foods. They do have lunch special which we opted for. I got burrito with pork with rice on the side, my daughter got cheese quesadilla with fries. The food came out, i took a bite man was my food salty. Inside the burrito, there was cheese and generous portion of pork. But it was salty that i couldn't finish my burrito. It's better if you stop by Taco Bell. Lol read more

First of all I'd like to state that the food has always been good here, But the last time I ordered I don't know if they had changed the cook or recipe but the food wasn't the same. Good luck if you want to hit here, it's hit and miss. read more

Delicious chimichanga supreme! Only $17.99! Such a great deal! Wonderful service and ambiance! read more

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

My family and I have been coming here for over 20 years. ALL of the food is great along with the service. Portion of food is also a plus.