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El Jardin Restaurant
655 Capitola Rd
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Main Menu
Specialty Cocktails
Catering & Private Parties
Sunday Brunch
Happy Hour
Main Menu
Appetizers
Nachos
Homemade corn tortilla chips in a layer of beans and cheese, topped with sour cream, guacamole, green sauce, purple cabbage, tomatoes and more cheese
- $9.50
- Half order $7.50
- With steak, chicken or pork $10.50
- Half order with steak, chicken or pork $8.50
Guacamole Dip
A perfect blend of avocados, tomatoes and onions
- $8.50
- Half order $6.50
Bean Dip
$5.50
Our delicious refried beans topped with green sauce, sour cream and cheese
Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with melted jack cheese and topped with green sauce. Served with sour cream, guacamole and a fresh salad garnish Cheese
- $9.50
- With steak, chicken or pork $10.50
- With shrimp $12.50
Taquito
Four small steak or chicken taquitos, topped with green sauce and served with sour cream, guacamole and a fresh salad garnish
- $9.75
- Make them flour $11.75
Super Appetizer
$13.50
A large sampler platter with quesadillas, taquitos and nachos
Shrimp Cocktail
$10.75
Bay shrimp mixed in our spicy red salsa with avocado, pico de gallo, cucumbers and a splash of lime
Soup and Salads
La Compuesta
$11.50
(Our version of a taco salad) A large salad in a crispy flour shell filled with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, purple cabbage, green sauce and your choice of steak, chicken or pork
Fajita Salad
A large salad in a crispy flour shell filled with your choice of steak, chicken or shrimp, grilled onions and bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, purple cabbages
- With steak or chicken $12.50
- With shrimp $13.50
- Combo $15.50
Grilled Chicken Salad
$11.50
A large salad served in a bowl with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole and purple cabbage, topped with sizzling fajita flavored chicken or lemon chicken & green sauce
Dinner Salad
A crisp green salad topped with, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, guacamole and cheese (Flour shell is optional) Steak, Chicken or Pork
- $10.50
- With Shrimp $12.50
Caldo de Pollo
Homemade chicken soup with rice, pico de gallo, purple cabbage and sliced avocado. Served with tortillas
- $10.75
- Half order $8.75
Tortilla Soup
Crisp tortilla strips in a chicken broth with red sauce, cheese, rice, Chicken, sour cream and guacamole
- $10.75
- Half order $8.75
Our Famous Sizzling Fajita
Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and tortillas
Veggie
A medley of grilled vegetables - yellow squash zucchini red and green bell peppers, mushrooms and onions, grilled to sizzling Perfection
- $15.75
- For two $27.75
Chicken or Steak
Strips of steak or chicken breast, onions and red and green bell peppers, grilled to sizzling perfection
- $17.75
- For two $29.75
- Combo of steak and chicken add
- $2.00
Shrimp
Butter fried shrimp, onions and red and green bell peppers, grilled to perfection
- $18.75
- For two $32.75
Combinations
Each combination is served with our homemade rice and beans. Choose any combination of the items below for a delicious dinner that is just right for you! One item - $11.75, Two items - $13.75. Add $1 for Flour
Burrito
A flour tortilla filled with your choice of steak, chicken, pork or beans and cheese. Steak and chicken include tomatoes and green sauce
Enchilada
A corn tortilla filled with your choice of cheese, steak, chicken or pork, with onions, and topped with melted cheese and red or green sauce. Sour cream is included with green sauce enchiladas. Flour available upon request
Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with melted jack cheese and your choice of steak, chicken or pork
Taco
A corn tortilla lightly fried, filled with your choice of steak, chicken or pork, green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, purple cabbage and cheese. Flour available upon request
Chile Relleno
A mild green dale filed with jack cheese, dipped in a light egg batter, deep fried and topped with more cheese and red or green sauce
Taquito
A rolled corn tortilla filled with steak or chicken, deep fried and topped with green sauce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes and purple cabbage, and served on a bed of lettuce. Flow available upon request
Sope
A deep fried masa bowl filled with beans, your choice of steak, chicken or pork, green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, purple cabbage and cheese
Tamale
A homemade carnitas tamale topped your choice of red or green sauce and sprinkled with cheese
Tostada
A crispy corn tortilla topped with beans, your choice of steak, chicken or pork, green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, purple cabbage and cheese. Flour available upon request
Fish Taco
A soft corn tortilla filled with our sauteed cod, topped with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, purple cabbage and cheese. Add $1 to be substituted in your Combination Plate
Taco Reyes
A soft corn tortilla filled with your choice of steak, chicken or carnitas, pico de gallo, purple cabbage, sliced avocado and cheese. Add $1 to be substituted in your Combination Plate
Lemon Chicken Taco
A soft corn tortilla, filled with strips of chicken breast sauteed with garlic and lemon juice and topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, purple cabbage and cheese. Add $1 to be substituted in your Combination Plate
Specialties
Served with our delicious homemade rice and beans. Add a salad for $3
Enchiladas a la Parrilla
Three corn tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of steak, chicken or pork, sprinkled with onions, then grilled and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, jalapenos, purple cabbage and red or green sauce
- $16.00
- Make one flour enchilada $16.00
Torta
$11.75
Mexican sub sandwich - A grilled French roll with your choice of steak, chicken or carnitas pork, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheese, guacamole. Served with rice and beans or French fries or salad
Chile Verde
$14.75
Tender chunks of lean pork in our signature green sauce. Served with tortillas
Chile Colorado
$14.75
Tender chunks of lean pork in our special red sauce. Served with tortillas
Carnitas
$15.75
Tender chunks of marinated pork prepared El Jardin's own special way. Served with tortillas
Carne Asada
A thin fillet of steak, grilled and seasoned with our special spices and topped with green sauce. Served with tortillas
- $16.00
- Add grilled onions and jalapenos $16.75
- Add grilled onions and bell peppers $16.75
Milanesa
A fillet of carne asada or two chicken breast fillets, breaded, filled and topped with green sauce. Served with tortillas
- $16.75
- Add grilled onions, bells and melted cheese $17.00
Steak a la Mexicana
$16.00
Strips of steak prepared in a spicy red sauce with onions, Jalapenos and bell peppers. Served with tortillas
Polla a la Mexicana
$16.00
Strips of chicken prepared in a spicy red sauce with onions, Jalapenos and bell peppers. Served with tortillas
Polla a la Parrilla
A marinated chicken breast grilled and seasoned with our special spices and a splash of fajita sauce, topped with green sauce. Served with tortillas
- $16.00
- Add grilled onions and Jalapenos $16.75
- Add grilled onions and bell peppers $16.75
Chicken Mole Poblano
$16.75
Strips of marinated chicken breast prepared in a rich dark sauce with a hint of peanut butter and chocolate. Served with tortillas
Enchiladas de Mole
Two corn tortillas filled with chicken breast sauteed in a rich, dark sauce with a hint of peanut butter and chocolate and topped with melted cheese
- $16.00
- Make one flour $16.00
Tres Favoritos
A came asada, a polio a la parrilla and your choice of shrimp (salvajes, verdes, rancheros or diablos). Served with tortillas
- $24.00
- Add grilled onions andJalapenos $25.00
- Add grilled onions and bell peppers $25.00
Supreme Item
Served with our delicious homemade rice and beans. Add a salad for $3
Quesadilla Supreme
$14.75
A flour tortilla filled with melted jack cheese and topped with your choice of steak, chicken or pork, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, purple cabbage, red or green sauce and more cheese
Chimichanga Supreme
$14.75
A large deep-fried burrito filled with beans, cheese and your choice of steak, chicken or pork, topped with sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, purple cabbage, cheese and green sauce
Burrito Supreme
$14.75
A large burrito filled with beans, rice and your choice of steak, chicken or pork, topped with sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, purple cabbage, cheese and red or green sauce
Taco Supreme
$14.75
A crispy flour tortilla filled with your choice of steak, chicken or pork, green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, purple cabbage and cheese
Enchilada Supreme
$14.75
A flour tortilla filled with your choice of cheese, steak, chicken or pork, with onions, and topped with melted cheese, red or green sauce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, purple cabbage and more cheese and top of a bed of lettuce
Tostada Supreme
$14.75
A crispy flour tortilla topped with beans, your choice of steak, chicken or pork, green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, purple cabbage and cheese
Seafood
Served with Our delicious home made rice and beans. Add a salad for $3
Camarones Salvajes
$16.75
Butter fried shrimp sauteed in a garlic butter sauce with mushrooms and onions. Served with tortillas
Camarones Verdes
$16.75
Butter fried shrimp sauteed in our verde sauce with mushrooms and onions. Served with tortillas
Camarones Rancheros
$16.75
Butter fried shrimp sauteed in our special red sauce with mushrooms and onions. Served with tortillas
Camarones Diablos
$16.75
Butter fried shrimp sauteed in our spiciest red sauce. Served with Tortillas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Two corn tortillas filled with garlic butter shrimp, topped with melted cheese, green sauce and sour cream
- $16.75
- Mike one flour $16.75
Shrimp Quesadilla
$16.75
A flour tortilla filled with melted jack cheese and garlic butter shrimp, topped with sour cream, sliced avocado, tomatoes, purple cabbage, Cheese and green sauce
Crab Enchilada
$19.75
A flour tortilla filled with Canadian snow crab sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, topped with melted cheese, green sauce, sour cream, and more crab
Specialty Cocktails
Half-price appetizers during Happy Flour 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ask your server about our Sunday Brunch. Margaritas by the glass or pitcher
Millionaire Margarita
Don Julio 1942 tequila, Grand Marnier 100-year, lime juice
- $25.00
- $96.00
El Jardin Paloma
$10.00
Sauza Hornitos Reposado tequila, fresh grapefruit and orange, lime juice
Premium Margarita
Don Julio Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice
- $9.00
- $36.00
Classic Vodka Martini
$9.00
Ketel One vodka and dry vermouth with lemon twist and an olive
Cadillac Margarita
Sauza Hornitos Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice
- $8.00
- $29.00
Bulleit Manhattan
$8.00
Bulleit bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, maraschino cherry
Bloody Mary
$8.00
Ketel One vodka, House Bloody Mary mix, celery stalk
Mary's Mango Mojito
$8.00
Myers's Platinum rum, simple syrup, mango mix and mint
El Jardin Mai Tai
$8.00
Myers's Platinum rum, Myers's Dark rum, Triple Sec, pineapple juice, orange juice and a float of grenadine
El Jardin Sangria
A blend of sweet red wine and fresh fruit
- Glass $6.00
- Full Carafe $17.00
- Pitcher $25.00
El Jardin House Margarita
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice
- $6.00
- $20.00
Jorge's Agua Fresca
$11.00
Belvedere Vodka, fresh lime, strawberries and soda
French 75
$12.00
Tanqueray No. Ten, Chandon Brut, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup
Tequila Sunrise
$11.00
Don Julio Reposado, orange juice, grenadine, fresh lime
Raspberry Collins
$9.00
Beefeater Gin, muddled raspberries, fresh lemon juice
Razzletini
$10.00
Ciroc Vodka, cranberry, muddled raspberry and lime
Pina Loca
$9.00
Grand Marnier GM Titanium Cognac, pineapple juice, bitters
Gluten Free Margarita
$8.00
Sauza Hornitos Plata, fresh lime, Stirrings Pomegranate Liqueur
Tequilas
add $1 for Margarita
1800 Silver
- Shot $6.00
- Pitcher $22.00
Cazadores Silver
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Cazadores Reposado
- Shot $8.00
- Pitcher $29.00
Cazadores Anejo
- Shot $9.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Chinaco Silver
- Shot $9.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Chinaco Reposado
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Chinaco Anejo
- Shot $12.00
- Pitcher $52.00
Claro Anejo
- Shot $12.00
- Pitcher $48.00
Corazon
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Corralejo Blanco
- Shot $8.00
- Pitcher $29.00
Corralejo Reposado
- Shot $9.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Corralejo Anejo
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Don Julio Blanco
- Shot $8.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Don Julio Reposado
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Don Julio Anejo
- Shot $11.00
- Pitcher $46.00
Don Julio 70th Anniversary
- Shot $12.00
- Pitcher $48.00
Don Julio 1942
- Shot $18.00
- Pitcher $85.00
Don Julio Real Extra Anejo
- Shot $49.00
- Pitcher $220.00
Espolon Silver
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Espolon Reposado
- Shot $8.00
- Pitcher $29.00
Frida Kahlo Blanco
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Herradura Silver
- Shot $8.00
- Pitcher $29.00
Herradura Reposado
- Shot $9.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Herradura Anejo
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Jose Cuervo Platino
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Jose Cuervo Reserva de Familia
- Shot $13.00
- Pitcher $62.00
Milagro Silver
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Milagro Reposado
- Shot $8.00
- Pitcher $29.00
Milagro Anejo
- Shot $9.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Patron Silver
- Shot $9.00
- Pitcher $36.00
Patron Reposado
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Patron Anejo
- Shot $11.00
- Pitcher $46.00
Sauza Hornitos Reposado
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Sauza Hornitos Plata
- Shot $7.00
- Pitcher $25.00
Tres Generaciones Plata
- Shot $10.00
- Pitcher $42.00
Tres Generaciones Reposado
- Shot $11.00
- Pitcher $46.00
Tres Generaciones Anejo
- Shot $12.00
- Pitcher $52.00
Desserts
Deep-fried ice cream
$7.00
A large scoop of vanilla ice cream, coated and lightly fried to a crispy golden brown, topped with chocolate syrup, caramel and whipped cream and served with our delicious homemade cinnamon crisps
Churro Domingo
$7.00
A wonderful homemade churro and two scoops of vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup, caramel and whipped cream
Mexican Flan
$5.00
A delicious homemade custard in a caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream and more caramel
Ice Cream a LA Carte
$4.00
One scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate syrup, caramel and whipped cream
Churro a LA Carte
$3.00
A star-shaped dough stick, deep fried in cinnamon and sugar, topped with chocolate syrup, caramel, and whipped cream
Catering Private Parties
Enchiladas
Chicken, Steak, Pork or Cheese
- Full Tray (20 enchiladas) $69.95
- 1/2 Tray (10 enchiladas) $36.95
Tacos
Chicken, Steak or Pork
- Full Tray (20 tacos) $69.95
- 1/2 Tray (10 tacos) $36.95
Burritos
Chicken, Steak, Pork or Beans & cheese
- Full Tray (20 burritos) $69.95
- 1/2 Tray (10 burritos) $36.95
Chile Verde, Chile Colorado, Carne Asada or Shredded Chicken
- Full Tray (aprox. 50 people) $169.00
- 1/2 Tray (aprox 20 people) $89.95
Beans
- Full Tray (approx. 50 people) $75.00
- 1/2 Tray (approx. 20 people) $35.00
- Quart (approx. 8 people) $15.00
Rice
- Full Tray (approx. 50 people) $75.00
- 1/2 Tray (approx. 20 people) $35.00
- Quart (approx. 8 people) $15.00
Bean Dip
An El Jardin favorite!. Our delicious refried beans topped with green sauce, sour cream, jack and cotija cheese
- Full Tray (approx. 60 - 70 people) $125.00
- 1/2 Tray (approx. 25 - 30 people) $65.00
Garden Salad
A blend of romaine and red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, and strips along with your choice of dressing
- Full Tray (approx. 20 - 25 people) $75.00
- 1/2 Tray (approx. 8 - 12 people) $38.00
Guacamole Sour Cream
- Quart (approx. 10 - 12 people) $23.00
- Quart (approx. 6 - 8 people) $11.00
- Pint (approx. 10 - 12 people) $14.00
- Pint (approx. 6 - 8 people) $8.00
Salsa or Cabbage
- Quart (approx. 10 - 12 people) $10.00
- Pint (approx. 6 - 8 people) $6.00
Pico de Gallo
- Quart (approx. 10 - 12 people) $14.00
- Pint (approx. 6 - 8 people) $9.00
Salsa Bar
Half Bag of flour chips, half bag of corn chips, one pint of salsa, one pint of cabbage
- Value package $25.00
Main
Add two eggs $2
Huevos Rancheros
$11.00
Crispy corn tostada with two eggs, black beans, and topped with red mild salsa, cheese, sliced avocado. Served with tortillas, rice & beans or red potatoes. Black beans or brown rice available upon request
- Served with carne asada, chile verde or carnitas add
- $4.00
House made Chorizo Scramble
$11.00
Scrambled eggs with chorizo, tomatoes and onions. Served with tortillas, rice & beans or red potatoes. Black beans or brown rice available upon request
Machaca
$11.00
Scrambled eggs with chopped carne asada, tomatoes and onions. Served with tortillas, rice & beans or red potatoes. Black beans or brown rice available upon request
Fresh spinach scramble
$9.00
Scrambled eggs with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Served with tortillas, rice & beans or red potatoes. Black beans or brown rice available upon request
Breakfast Burrito
$8.00
Eggs with spinach, machaca or chorizo and potatoes
Breakfast Nachos
$10.00
Homemade corn tortilla chips in a layer of beans and cheese, topped with two over easy eggs, sour cream, guacamole, red sauce, purple cabbage, jalapenos and pico de gallo
Enchiladas Mexicali Style
$11.00
Two cheese enchiladas topped with an egg over easy, red sauce and more cheese. Served with rice beans
Chilaquiles
$11.00
Homemade corn crispy tortillas pieces, cooked in red salsa, and sprinkled with cheese and chicken
Taquitos de papa
$11.00
Two corn taquitos, filled with mashed potatoes and cheese, topped with red sauce, sour cream, avocado, purple cabbage and cheese. Served with rice beans
Mary's Special French Toast
2 slices With fresh strawberries or raspberries
Organic Baked Oatmeal
Mary's recipe baked and served with side of hot milk
Appetizers
Bean Dip
$3.00Nachos with Chicken, Steak, or Pork
$6.00Nachos with Cheese
$5.00Quesadilla with Chicken, Steak, or Pork
$6.00Quesadilla with Cheese
$5.00Taquitos with Chicken, Steak, or Pork
$5.00Sampler Appetizer
$6.00
with a Chicken or Steak Taquito
Shrimp Cocktail
$6.00Three Carnitas Sliders
$8.00Wheat Quesadilla with Spinach & Cotija Queso
$5.00Three Chicos Tacos
$8.00Wine Down Wednesday
Selected Wine Bottles 1/2 Off
Wheat Tortilla Quesadilla
$5.00
with Baby Spinach & Cotija Queso
Pinot Grigio
$6.00Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Mexican
Seafood
Vegetarian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
We have a Catering Menu and can accommodate large parties in our Fiesta Room. We would love to host your upcoming event, whether it is a birthday party, work party, baby shower, rehearsal dinner, etc!