Jardin Del Rey has been a staple in Leander forever. Stoopid me for driving by this restaurant for over 10 years. There is no curb appeal, no fancy signs, and a dirt parking lot. But the parking lot is always packed, so we decided to stop in on a hot Sunday afternoon. We immediately noticed that most of the folks dining were regulars who knew the servers by name. Jardin is Tex Mex/Mex to the Max! Their Pechuga Gratinada a la Parrilla Platter with grilled chicken breast topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers was served moist with a tad bit of heat. My Chile-Relleno Poblano pepper stuffed with chicken arrived with a healthy amount of cheese and ranchero sauce, and served with guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, and refried beans. One nit, their tortillas are store-bought, according to Plus 1. They do have a full bar, and we both found that their Margaritas were a tad too sweet for us. Big kudos for offering me a gratis Father's Day tequila shot for my dessert! No, I was not driving.... Regardless of the nit, Jardin Del Rey goes right into our dining rotation. read more

Jardin Del Rey - Mexican Near Me - Leander, Texas

I'm happy to increase my stars for this restaurant. My partner wanted to check them out, so we we popped in for lunch. The service was top notch! The beef and cheese crunchy tacos were very good. The beef was seasoned very nicely and they provided a generous amount of cheese as requested. The taco salad with grilled chicken was OK. The chicken was seasoned and cut nice and thin. It was very enjoyable. That said, the salad was generic. It clearly came out of a bag and was wet. Also, it was served on a plate instead of a taco bowl as advertised. Finally, the Leander margarita was still as fabulous as it was at my last visit. read more

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I went to this restaurant yesterday and ordered a combo with a cheese enchilada, beef crispy taco and chicken flauta. Took three bites of the chicken flauta that didn't taste quite right. It tasted like chemicals. By 3:30am I had food poisoning. Hope the manager reads this to get rid of that chicken. I will not be going back there again, of course. This has been a gross and painful experience. read more

Food was delicious, service was excellent...The chicken rellenos the carne guisada, any type of the enchiladas, were all cooked to perfection... The top shelf margaritas are can't be topped! read more

This spot is a great choice for Mexican food in Leander. The staff is young and helpful. You have indoor and outdoor seating, options with TVs throughout the restaurant. They serve chips and salsa automatically and the queso is extra cheesy. I can personally recommend the verde chicken enchiladas as my favorite plate. The tortillas aren't south Texas style but they're decent. They serve Coke products and great sweet tea. There's plenty of parking so stop by. I would recommend it. read more

This is our go to dinner spot! No matter how packed the parking lot is, being seated at a table is always immediate. The staff has been running this restaurant forever & are complete pros. We don't need menus & the servers know our names, order, & substitutions. Jardin's is our home away from home. Thank you for always being a strong staple in our diet! read more

Jardin Del Rey - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Leander, Texas

I mostly order take out from here, inside dinning is great too. Their food and drinks are always great as is service! May I suggest the Super Tucan, has a little of everything,,awesome is beef fajita taco! read more

The food was simply not good! The ground beef in the nachos was not even seasoned and was flavorless, the chips had a weird after taste and the dab of guacamole & sour cream that was given on the side was so minimal, almost felt like I was being punked. Nothing really taste fresh or homemade, just microwave quality. Very sad, as I was really craving some Mexican flavor. The people and service were absolutely great, but this will be my last time spending money at this establishment as it is just not justifiable for the quality of food. read more

Absolute worst beef taco I've ever had. The meat was grey, unseasoned and tasted expired. As we walked out, I saw a normal looking beef taco on another patrons plate, looked seasoned and properly cooked. Unfortunately for me, I didn't check the ratings and would have never chosen this place to eat had I did. read more

AMAZING food, FAST service and GREAT Mexican martinis. We go almost every week and they never disappoint.

Oh Jardin Del Rey. My once go to spot has disappointed me and the family. My Mexican Martini was not up to par, very watered down. The food has lost its authenticity. The chips are still served warm. The staff is amazing. Prices have increased, but the quality has decreased. Atmosphere has remained the same. I really tried to give it one more try since my last two visits were sub par. Leander has grown and too many other choices. read more

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Our 4th time visiting Jardin and it was fabulous. The ambiance was perfect, felt like I was in somebody's home, waiter was very attentive on refilling our chips and salsa and he was very friendly. Perfect tejano music playing over the speakers just adding to the vibes, it's that kind of music that you hear and it makes you crave Mexican food. Perfection. The chips were freshly fried and crisp and the salsa was just perfect, a little sweet, a little spicy, just right to keep you coming back for more. The tostada con queso, and fajita nachos were just classic and the fajita beef, enchilada, taco and beans and rice, just what the doctor ordered. There is no way I wouldn't give this place a 5 star review and come back every single time I am in the area, regardless of what other restaurants are in the area. A+ all around guys! Great work!!! Keep it up, I know you will! read more

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Hit or miss. We have been coming here for many years and overall the food is good. The fajitas for two are our go to. There Mexican plates are hit or miss. Sometimes good, sometimes avg at best. read more

Delicious fajitas! Great service and drinks! We really enjoy sitting out on the patio.

Not sure why the bad reviews but I honestly loved this place. I love real Tex-mex, and this is it. This isn't your fancy Mexican food. Love the queso, i like the milder salsa, loved the chips. My dinner came out hot and crispy. Server was super attentive and always had drinks filled and fast delivery of food. Very nice guy too. Feels like you are visiting someone at their house, cozy little place. They do have indoor and outdoor seating. I would say it needs to be cleaned (ac vents) a little but over all love this place. Will be back! read more

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When we lived in Leander 10+ years ago, this was our favorite Mexican restaurant. We were in town visiting friends and decided to check it out to see if the food tastes the same. We're so glad we did because it did not disappoint. The outside and interior don't look like much but the food is what matters. My hubby even recognized a server still working there after all these years. We received our complimentary chips and salsa and ordered queso + house margaritas to go along. Salsa had a good kick to it (as I remembered) and the queso was smooth & creamy. House margaritas were potent. Lol. I ordered my go-to sour cream chicken enchiladas with rice and refried beans and hubby ordered carne asada. The food came out fast and was seasoned to perfection. We sat there for a while caught up in nostalgia. So glad this place is still around and pumping out great food. We'll definitely make plans to return whenever we're in the Austin area. read more

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Oh my goodness...one more update...I ordered 40 breakfast tacos for a party, and they were PERFECT. Exactly what I ordered, labeled in separate bags. AND they threw in chips and salsa, salt & pepper, napkins...and even offered me coffee while waiting to pick up!!! (Although it was ready right on time)... It's just so refreshing to have good service these days...and amazing food! I'm grateful. read more

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Second time here, it's so addictive for Mexican food. The interior looks amazing. Awesome waiter and great food, as always. We are definitely coming back in December. read more

Jardin Del Rey - Mexican Near Me - Leander, Texas

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I ordered a chicken fajita salad. Very disappointed. The chicken was fine, but the lettuce left much to be desired. It looked like it was previously frozen, or left in the back of the fridge. It was very soggy and wilted. read more

Came here on a recommendation from a friend. Observations: 1. Service was "meh". The waiter was not knowledgeable about the cooking method of the Al pastor meat. We were told that it was cooked "en trompo" (on a vertical spit). And it clearly was not. Also, no trace of pineapple or pineapple flavor present. No one followed up to see if our meal was ok, or if we needed more drinks. 2. Seasoning/quality. I think it's really hard to mess up ground beef tacos. They looked beautiful on the plate, but there was little to no seasoning, and the meat was dry & tasteless. Very disappointing. 3. Salsa. Definitely for those who want a mild/no spicy temp on their salsa. We were told they have good margaritas, but I can't comment on that since I didn't imbibe. 4. Prices were a bit high. Overall just it's sub par. Many better options in the city. Access in and out from the road is difficult. read more

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Had a big soup , special entree and green enchilada Soup was good Special entree was heavy but still good Service was great The vibe is family vibe they were kind enough to take us in 15 mins before closing read more

The food here is absolutely delicious. If you want super flavorful mexican cuisine for a VERY reasonable price. We were a party of 17 at 11 o'clock and we called ahead. When we arrived, the tables, chairs, and menus were ready for us. The employees are so so sweet and they tolerated our huge crowd without fail. Thank y'all for the wonderful dining experience!!! read more

Buena experiencia la comida deliciosa y muy buen servicio 10/10 volvería encantada, el mesero muy atento en todo lo que le pedíamos y mi platillo machaca eggs delicioso read more

Have been coming here for 20 years and doesn't disappoint! Always a great experience. Family owned and friendly staff. Had the queso, Super Tucan, and Camerones en Brocheta. Camerones is my favorite. Absolutely amazing with their garlic butter. So good. Their Pechuga Jardin Del Rey is my other favorite. Can't wait to go back read more

Absolutely the best Mexican food and great Margaritas. Best chips and salsa in town. This is where I go for comfort.

The delivery order was short product when compared to the receipt. The restaurant would not deliver. They made no reasonable offer to compensate or complete the order as the receipt reflected and for which had been paid. Additionally: The food took much longer to arrive than stated when ordered and the temperature was less than tepid. read more

Great service that is the only thing good about here. Drinks are not great but strong. Food... nope. Nothing good to say. Plain cheese enchiladas, did not finish them, not good. Carne guisada was like bad pot roast no gravy that always goes with carne guisada. read more

Love the staff and margaritas! Be sure to order the beef fajitas; they are so tender!

This is some of the worst Mexican food I've had in a long time. It was like cafeteria food from a high school. The man that waited on us was pushy and rude. I can't believe Texans keep this place in business. read more

It's a comfort place for me. Good food, good margs, quick, concise and courteous service, and a calming atmosphere. A great stop on the way home from work. read more

We have been coming here for I think at least 10 to 15 years. They are, in my opinion, a Leander institution. They have consistently good food and service at reasonable prices. My favorite breakfast is Migas Con Queso (with the cheese sauce rather than shredded cheese) with ham mixed in. I just finished yet another order, and it was just right. My wife has a favorite lunch/dinner item: the chicken cooked with Tequila, which she orders (and loves) on her regular visits. Nothing amazing. Just a down homey Mexican diner type restaurant. You'll feel like you're eating in Mexico. We keep coming back. read more

Good food and quick service. Plus they have larger beer glasses which is always a plus!

This is my go to anytime I want Caldo. They always have beef, chicken, and tortilla caldo available. What a nice surprise for me when I returned from Michigan! The Hubster went up and ordered me a nice bowl of tortilla soup. It was delicious. Filled with lots of chicken, tons of carrots and mushrooms, they always provide a side of rice and cheese and mini guacamole salad! A sack of freshly made tortilla chips rounds out the presentation. This was just what I needed! I had had a wonderful time visiting my sister and I'm always sad to leave her but this was an awesome welcome home! Jardin has several locations and provides very easy access for all Tex-Mex fixes needed! We have frequented the one in North Austin, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, and of course our own in Leander. The hubby always gets the crispy tacos, beef. Second runner up for him is their enchiladas of which he loves to get two beef and one chicken. Usually he has them covered in queso. Their salsa is a cross between mild and medium and their chips are always fresh and warm! I can't leave this site without mentioning their margaritas. They even have a tiny lunch size one so you don't have to feel like you're going overboard since it's not 5 o'clock yet!!!! If you're not a margarita person no worries, they have a full bar. Check them out, you won't regret it!!! read more

Fajitas are 1 out of 5. Tortillas are from HEB. Not sure where the cheese and guac come from. Charge for a bag of Crushed chips and salsa. That's the last time there. Game over. read more

Lunch - seated immediately with plenty of parking. My special was cold (enchiladas under heated) Spanish rice was more like mush with out flavor or color. The queso chips were a mess - a chalupa style would have been better than nacho style. Chips were fresh and a good quality. The enchilada gravy was good. Overall poor execution - will try again another day. Drinks are cheap here and pack the store on evenings. Love to hear your experiences read more

We live close to this spot but that is not the only reason we go here frequently. The food & service are spot on. We always order and take salsa home with us. Their lunch specials are amazing. read more

Sorry... I've never said food was disgusting but sadly this was the poorest excuse for Mexican food I'd ever had. Cheese Enchiladas with what tastes like canned Alfredo sauce? Are you kidding me? No. Just no. Food was bland and flavorless. Will not be back. I honestly can't believe this has 3.5 stars. read more

This is quickly becoming my family's favorite after church restaurant. Nothing fancy-but consistently great food & the service is top notch. Great place to take out of town visitors-you won't be disappointed:) read more

I have been to many Mexican/Texan restaurants. This place is the worst I've had. Let's start with stale chips and not the best salsa. I ordered steak tacos. The meat was rubbery and looked like the pre-cooked grilled steaks. Was not fresh steak at all. The refried beans taste like canned beans. The margarita that I ordered was $14.99 I had ordered top shelf skinny. The margarita was the worst ever. Cheap mix and tasted like the $4 specials. I did complain about it and will never come back to this place. I don't recommend you eating here. Terrible food and drinks. read more

DELICIOUS! Got the grande margarita with raspberry and it was delicious. Some of the best tres leches in town. Very happy, will be back.