Jardin Del Rey has been a staple in Leander forever. Stoopid me for driving by this restaurant for…read moreover 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.

I'm happy to increase my stars for this restaurant. My partner wanted to check them out, so we we…read morepopped 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.

My wife discovered an authentic Mexican Food restaurant in the city of Leander. She has been on a…read moresearch for the best "Carne Asada burrito" she can find. Not just another steak burrito, but one made "Baja Style", with Ranchero meat or similar. We've found something that comes close at Aparicio's. It's not your ordinary menu choices of ground beef, pork and chicken. First of all, customers waiting in line were raving to their friends on how amazing the food is. The quality, the service and the portion sizes. Taco prices are a bit higher than your average taco stand, but this is not a "hole in the wall" dive joint. The owners have made your experience here unique in the decor, yet the food served on homemade tortillas lets you know you're being blessed in the kitchen, by someone who cares. When we arrived we told them this was our first time. The host spoke to someone, and out from the kitchen comes a sample tray with five cups of food to sample. Carne Asada, chicken, pastor, chorizo and Pableno Pepper sauce. We ordered the Cali Burritto. A Carne Asada burrito with fries, pico, and other fixings. It was huge, even after cut in half. I opted for two tacos, pastor which came with a slice of grilled pineapple and Chorizo. Both served on hand made flour tortillas and they were great. We also got an order of cheese fries. A small bowl of McDonald's size fries with shredded cheese and a light cheese sauce melted on top. It was great, paired with a homemade jalapeño ranch sauce. Finished with a fresh strawberry horchata drink in a large mason jar and a mango melon drink. 6:50 each, yet well worth the cost. So if you're looking for something other than Tex-Mex fusion Mexican food, or if you're missing tasting real authentic Mexican food without having to drive to San Antonio, then drive on over to Leander. Once you pull into the lot, right of Smoky MO's just behind the jewelry shop. Enjoy! Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Aparacios has quickly become my favorite taco spot. Their carne asada and al pastor tacos are…read more1000000000/10! Their owner is so friendly and always try to do right and take care of his customers. The wait can be long sometimes... but it's definitely worth it.

Finally checked out La Tapatia and was surprised- Its a cozy little mexican place close to an HEB…read moreoff Hero Way. I never went as the exterior is pretty unassuming but it was surprisingly warm on the inside! I actually ended up going two days in a row as the food was so good. One thing I immediately noticed is the free chips are made fresh- they came out with piping hot with some salsa. On the first day i got a pastor torta cubana (pretty rare in cedar park/leander) and it was stacked! It was loaded with all the toppings, they did not skimp. Nice to have a place with tortas nearby. I came back the next day and I tried their seafood. I got shrimp ceviche, which came with tostadas and toppings (limes/avocado/mayo). It was light and delicious. As id skipped breakfast it also got a breakfast taco...it was HUGE! Mexican scrambled eggs and cheese. And super reasonably priced. We got queso as well and it was fine. Ive had better but it was decent. The waitresses were amazing and super attentive. Before leaving we asked for a refill for example and they put our drinks in large Togo cups without us asking. Recommended! The chips alone made me want to come back over and over again.

I have to give props to La Tapatia. They have improved tremendously over the last 12-18 months…read more Staff are so much friendlier ave the food is always great. When we arrive, we are immediately seated which is a huge change from before. I don't know if management changed or what but the vibe is so much better and staff are much more friendly and attentive now. The food has always been great and now service matches. Great job, guys!

Kat T was a phenomenal server - friendly, attentive and funny…read more Food was excellent! Started with the guacamole and chips - it was perfect! Kat shared cornbread with honey butter which was phenomenal!! Hubby had the steak special while I had the beef fajitas and added shrimp. Everything was delicious! We were too full for dessert

First time at Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill with the hubs...on a date. The restaurant is large…read morewith both indoor and outdoor seating. It has a harvest like persona with interesting paintings and wall art. Our server was attentive and frequently filled our glasses with tea. He was also very personable. My husband ordered seafood enchiladas with rice and beans, which he loved and I ordered the meatloaf. Meatloaf is not an item you frequently see served at restaurant, so I jumped at the chance to have it for lunch. My meatloaf was dry and a bit hard to eat. Also, my onion rings and mashed potatoes were cold. My lunch was not good but I was not super hungry, so I did not ask for anything else. Unlikely, we will return to Blue Harvest.

It's a little hidden. Instead of the restaurant facing towards the parking lot, it's on the side…read more It's small, quaint and has delicious carna asada. The service was good. They were friendly and easy to talk to. The food is inexpensive and delicious. Whether you dine in or takeout, you'll be glad you stopped by to eat. *If you search for a taco joint near Ronald Reagan, Casamigos will easily pop up.

I had been here previously, and it just seemed a little different this time. I'm not sure if it…read morechanged hands or what. The tacos were good but last time they were great. The service was nice, and there were a few tables to sit at. I was just a bit disappointed because I remembered it being a lot better a couple of years ago. I'm totally willing to give it another try the next time I'm in the area. Hopefully I just hit it on an off day.

We usually order enchiladas verdes when we come here. We love the salsa and the little bowl of…read morecomplimentary beans. The chips are excellent and the queso compuesto rivals the Bob dip at Matt's El Rancho. The refried beans here are above average. The chicken is tender and tasty and their tomatillo sauce is not spicy, which pleases my wife's palate. I always order an extra bowl of tomatillo sauce because there is never enough as it is just ladled over the enchiladas. This particular visit wasn't up to their usual standards. The tomatillo sauce was a little bitter. This is the first time we've experienced the slight bitterness. We will be going back though.

Ordered the Queso Flameado, thinking it was a dippable queso …read more.. The waiter should have warned me it was a hunk of heated cheese with grease oozing from below, impossible to scoop, much less fork onto the soft flour tortillas!

Delicious burger, fries were fresh, chicken nachos were tasty and great service! Definitely come to…read morethis place!

It's hard way out north to fin good tacos...luckily we found some yummy Al pastor tacos! We wanted…read moreto avoid a drive in town and found Taqueria Mi Ranchito Jaimes. We ordered two Alpastor, one fajita and the burger. Clearly we can hungry. The Al Pastor tacos are the winner with a squeeze of lime and their fresh green salsa every bite was delicious. The fajita was a 4.5 out of 5...meaning if Al Pastor is not for you the beef fajita is very good. The burger was two juicy patties layered with perfectly melted cheese and sautéed onions & bell peppers. This isn't your traditional American burger it's the Latin take and it doesn't disappoint. Everything is fresh. The owners were so friendly and the aguas Frescas was so fresh I enjoyed every sip. If you want an alcoholic beverage the Thirsty Penguin is steps away. This is a great spot with a playground, lots of tables and shade to meet up some friends or bring the family out. I highly recommend stopping by.

Great vibe, super attentive wait staff and food comes right through the door from Conejo. Very goodread more

This is my friends go to bar as it is literally in her neighborhood. We've gone here many times and…read morehave had a great time. The drinks are always good. I get my usual an old fashioned & it's always good. The music s hit or miss but you can always request a song or genre. They also have great live music on certain days. The bartenders are nice and always helpful. Whether it's a Thursday or Saturday we have a great time. They even let you bring in food. They have a neighboring restaurant called Sabinos that has pizza and chicken. We definitely have had it delivered and it was delicious. I like this place