El Jardin Restaurant

Food was delicious. We went on winter and we sat right next to the fireplace. Was a really nice experience. We will come back.

Excellent food and service in a lovely setting. Quiet enough to hold a conversation.

Happy Hour is a must. Parking is tight. Go early and enjoy cocktails before or with your authentic dinner. Nice weather, sit outside.

This is one of the very best restaurants in Santa Cruz. The food is delicious, good portions, and the servers are excellent. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants around here, however, this one has great ambiance, even a wood burning fireplace for the evening, clean, and you can see the kitchen and workers, so no surprises. Food really is great, and portions are ample. The decor is well-designed, beautiful tiles, and the tables are clean. Highly recommended.

Margaritas, chips & bean dip were great. Bartender was nice, good service. Good happy hour deals. Well lit. Can watch sports in the bar & dining room is spacious.

Manager needs to tell employees to clean bar drain with bleach. The smell was nauseating but this happens in all bars from time to time. The place looked very clean. I could tell what the smell was from because I used to be a bartender.
I would go back again if the smell was better.