Came here for brunch for a post-Halloween party and because Turnberry Elementary School was having a fundraiser. Because this place does fundraisers for non-profits, it got three stars, otherwise, it would have only received two stars. We had a big group of people (about 15 if I remember correctly) and were placed into a separate room/area from the general restaurant population. Once again, automatic gratuity (see my review on Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant), and once again, it seems like the wait staff thinks they don't have to give the same level of service since they are guaranteed a tip. Service was HORRIBLE. We waited 25 minutes from when we ordered until we received our food, We saw some people who arrived after us, ordered after us, receive there food before us, and were finished and leaving at about the time we finally got our food. A member of our party overheard the waiter say he had been out at a party the night before and wasn't happy that he had to work that day. Too bad and so sad for him, but Ive worked my fair share of holidays in my adult life, too. At any rate, unless Turnberry Elementary school has another fundraiser here, I will not be returning to this restaurant. (I don't have kids who go to Turnberry, but I have friends who do) Parking is not adequate read more

Best posole ever! Great service! This place is also great to go in a big group and enjoy their amazing dishes.

Solid Mexican food. I had enchiladas with rice and beans. The rice and beans were very flavorful. Big portions - I had lots to take home! Only complaint was it took 3 or 4 minutes for anyone to acknowledge we were there and to get seated. read more

El Jardin - Yum - Mexican Near Me - Commerce City, Colorado

Never knew this place existed until one of our favorite Mexican restaurant closed down. But in all honesty I prefer this place than the last one I enjoyed! Really glad we found this place. Service is great I love the variety in music. And the food is the best! I love their burrito supreme (sorry if this is not the right thing can't remember official name) but anyways with guacamole and sour creme , this is the best! This is probably the only Mexican place me and my family go to now and can't get enough. Also it's cool that they send some coupons every once in a while :) keep up the good work can't wait to return! read more

I can't believe I've never posted a review about El Jardin! I've been going there for several months now. For me, it was love at firs bite. El Jardin instantly became my favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver. I've since introduced several friends to El Jardin and they all agree. For most of us, it is almost the only Mexican Restaurant my friends and I go to now. Yesterday afternoon I showed up there with a group of 11 for my birthday dinner. They were busy and had several really large groups with reservations. Brianna (the mgr) was very accommodating and worked us in, making sure that we got to have our favorite server, Danny, take care of us. The service has been phenomenal every time I've been here. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff always makes you feel like you are at home to enjoy a fabulous meal. I can't say enough about El Jardin. My only regret is that it took me this long to discover it! read more

Great atmosphere, really good food. I've been twice now and its been great both times. The Enchiladas Rancheros is a must try. Will keep coming back. read more

El Jardin - Enhiladas Rancheros! The eggs with my enchiladas was awesome! - Mexican Near Me - Commerce City, Colorado

El jardin is a nice local place. I would not drive a long distance to get there, but as they are close to my home I go occaisionally. The servers are always animated and friendly, the atmosphere is good but I find the food is lacking. It is no Casa Bonita bad, but I have deifnately had better growing up in Denver. The kids menu actually offers something other then quesadillas and chicken strips and my kids enjoy going there. The salsa is mild enough that even my kids can eat it and not worry. The best thing? El Jardin is an active supporter of my kids' school functions. The come out and put a hot bar together and allow us to offer more then just hot dogs and popcorn at carnivals and other functions. For that I will keep going to El Jardin alone. read more

El Jardin catered a taco bar for our July wedding - Ben and his staff were excellent, professional, and courteous. We were running late because of weather and wardrobe issues, and they were very gracious in waiting a bit longer than the original planned time. We had tons of compliments on the food - the hot food was hot (we had a carnitas and ground beef taco bar) and the guacamole and salsa were very flavorful. The value of what we got was fantastic! We have also been to the resaurant many times and it's what encouraged us to contact them for catering in the first place. It is consistently good food and a great value. read more

Went out for our birthdays and took the coupon. They refused the coupon as it expired on my birthday (this was only 5 days later). Overall the food is heavily sauced - acceptable quality similar to Casa Bonita food without the entertainment (or the good sopapillas) - it is difficult at best to find something that is light on the menu. The staff has changed and the place is going downhill fast. I will avoid in the future and would recommend others avoid as well. read more

I'm SAD to have to downgrade my opinion of this place after so many years of bragging it up and bringing everyone I know here. They have sold their souls to FAKE cheese. How can anyone be seriously happy eating what used to be incredible Mexican food after it has been cheapened with the likes of processed American cheese. So not cool. It isn't compatible with the flavors at all and when I bit into the Relanitos...I totally lost my appetite. I asked if they could make them with Chedder...."not possible". I will really miss going there. read more

Not overly impressed honestly. This reminds me of an exact copy of the ubiquitous Colorado chain Three Margaritas. Food quality and waiter/waitress dress are the same. Chips tasted fresh. Salsa was a disaster and fully gringo-ized ground to a liquid. I like chunks of tomato in my salsa. Meal was your average quality - again compare to Three Margaritas. There wasn't much that was "homemade" here and the taste proved it. Weird flow to the dining room with 2 entrances. Two dining rooms connect together and there is a weird, high-ceilinged mega banquet hall also attached to the dining room. Service was friendly but attentiveness sometimes lacks. Frequent dining program can save you some money but only after a ridiculous amount of purchases (around $100) and returns something like a $10 discount. Parking sucks here. They try to push the Frequent Diner program down your throat at every visit. Will I return? Probably, just to support local business. This, sadly, is a sold 3 and nothing more. You won't get sick here and the place is clean with pleasant staff - just nothing special. The search goes on... read more

Never disappoints. Green chile is some of the best I have found. The service is always quick and friendly. Our go to spot for Mexican Food.

Our family has been a big El Jardin fan for several years. After moving here from San Diego, where good mexican food is a dime-a-dozen, we had a hard time finding a mexican restaurant that lived up to our standards. We found that at El Jardin. After a co-worker's suggestion, we visited and were hooked! Some of our family's favorites: Fajita Burrito-Generous portion. Marinated steak is well seasoned. Mango Fish Tacos-Thankfully these are are not a seasonal item! Super yummy lite offering. Comes with a great side salad and black beans. Tequila Lime Chicken- (Tuesday Special)-Wish it was available every day! Also, you can usually find coupons on www.yourneighbormagazine.com read more

Solid, solid Mexican food. I had the grilled steak with vegetables and hot green chile. It was a huge plate. I couldn't finish everything. I am pleasantly stuffed now. My companion had the shrimp enchiladas which she said were good but the sauce was spicier than she liked. Overall a great experience and I expect to dine here again in the future. read more

We've been looking for our new fav "Denver style" Mexican place since our go to went downhill a bit... (no names mentioned here)... and while El Jardin is a bit out of our way from downtown Denver; it was worth the trip!! GREAT green chile, tasty all aorund and friendly service!! We'll be back for sure!! read more

Huh? 2 medium sized bowls of green chili and 2 hardshell beef tacos...$34.00? Really? WAAAAAAAAAAAY to pricey for the quality and quantity. I'm curious why El Jordin thinks they can ask these sort of prices? I was meeting a friend for lunch half way between him and I, so we chose El Jordin. When I go out for this exact same meal, sorry but with far better food, I pay just under $12.00 dollars for a bowl of chili and a taco. Sorry but won't be dining at El Jordin anytime soon. Oh, is that ground beef and pork in the green chili? Weird! read more

Ok, it's kind of a hidden gem but the food is just slightly better than okay. It's tough to find good Mexican these days and this place gives a solid effort. read more

My husband and I went to try El Jardin on a recommendation on one of our date nights. I had the chicken enchiladas with red chili, and he had The Taste El Jardin. Sadly, it did not live up to our expectations at all, it was just a huge disappointment and on top of that I ended up getting food poisoning. read more

Terrible noise coming from El Jardine and overwhelming for the entire Santana Row. It's a nuisance that we have to listen to the terrible music while have a nice dinner at Left Bank. read more

El Jardin reminds me of the baseball cards I collected as a child. Like this restaurant to its lifetime loyal local customers, they think the world of this establishment like I thought the world of my baseball cards in my youth. And just like now I don't value my cards like I once did, I (as a new customer) found El Jardin to be no different than the abundance of Mexican restaurants between it and my home in Denver when a friend of mine took me here to "show it off." Across the board, every aspect of El Jardin is average. Prices aren't too expensive to too cheap. Food isn't too yummy or too gross. Service isn't amazing or pathetic. And the atmosphere and décor isn't great or an eyesore. Go here if you're in the area and want to try something new but don't go out of your way to spend your money here. read more

Looking for a good Mexican Restaurant, authentic, non chain near our Stapleton home. We like La Sandia in Northfield but wanted another choice & a traditional style Mexican Restaurant in close by Commerce City, let's give it a try so picked the top Rated, El Jardin. My rating totally varies from other reviews, but as two star rating reflects "I have definitely had better". First thought, Parking lot full , must be good. The Good: Seated right away, whole place was busy. Friendly, attentive service. Warm chips, tasty salsa. Food served very hot, yay. Not as good: Don't other the regular house Margarita, very cheap tasting Tequila . Very weak, well the Tequila was so cheap tasting maybe that is ok. Chili Rellano: bland, way too much greasy cheese, typical dry bland Spanish rice, excellent Refried beans, green chile very good, but skimpy on portion so did not save the meal. Tacos, ok, although shell was but our preference. Prices actually seemed high, considering. If food was outstanding, but food wa not. So......still On the hunt for good authentic place here in Commerce City near our home. read more

This has been a favorite for years ,first the customer service is above all! , you seriously feel like family when you walk in they make you feel that way it amazing service ! The food is outstanding, great priced and super selection,Then the drinks are superb! All of this at a reasonable price !!!!! read more

Overpriced, always a long wait, and although the food is good, it's not great. The food- very good green chile in spicy hot. Otherwise, don't even bother. Portions are that of our Mexican restaurants but at nearly double the price. I can get a combo plate at my fave mex place for $7 less with just as much food, if not more. The wait- always terribly long. Is this the only mex rest in commerce city?!? They should incorporate the seating buzzer thingy, it may help the congestion and poor table tracking policy they currently have. For $57 ex tip, we had 1 reg bev, a coronarita ($9), combo plate, chuletas plate, and a teeny tiny fried ice cream. Definitely $15 more than our fave spot with nearly the same order. Wah, wah, wah, will we be back? Maybe, the rents like to eat here. read more

0 stars from me. This place doesnt value their employees or their guests. Money hungry, greedy family. You would think being family owned and ran that they would care about other families! WRONG!!! If you like roaches, mouse droppings, and mold in your drinks then this is the place for you! Id stay very far away!! Take a look at their health department records before your visit! Heard many people say service has greatly declined which would make sense, being they dont value anybody or anything unless it has a money value!! Complaint about your food? Dont bother saying anything they wont fix the problem!! Id say go visit La Casa instead!! Good luck to you El Jardin! read more

This pace has wonderful authentic Mexican food! If it wasn't for the poor customer service we have received a few times, I would give it 5 stars. Some days staff is willing to make slight changes to menu items, and others they say they cannot even if you're willing to pay the up charge. It's very strange that depending on my server, they either can or cannot make my food the way I would like. read more

If I could give El Jardin more than 5 stars I would! This place is beyond terrific. My dad and I eat at El Jardin at least once a week. I actually just returned home from dinning there this evening. Everything we have ever tried has been DELICIOUS!! Their salsa is seriously addicting. My dad and I often go through several bowls of it with our meal. And have on a few occasions even asked more another bowl of chips so that we can finish every last drop of their salsa. I also I love, love, LOVE their green chile. It's great because you can order it mild, hot or extra hot... I always get the extra hot. The staff is also wonderful. Everyone is always smiling and they do a great job of making us feel welcomed and glad to see us. The service is great. The food is brought out quickly, but the servers don't rush you out the door. We always feel like we can take our time and enjoy catching up with each other over a very tasty meal. I have nothing bad to say about El Jardin! I do wish I lived closer to it, but because I am never disappointed when I go there it is totally worth the drive the tech center! El Jardin is by far the BEST Mexican restaurant in Colorado! read more

What a great place and food!! Very authentic Mexican food!! I was raised on Mexican food so I know if it's not real. They are nice enough to make dishes mild, medium, or hot. It's a must to eat here! read more

First off, most of the 5-star ratings on here are quite obviously written by management. El Jardin is overpriced, make weak drinks, and their food is average Mexican fare at best. They do have a following because of all their mailers, but good marketing does not necessarily translate into good food or service. For example, their "free" birthday entree value is only up to $12... way below the average cost of a combo meal, and then everyone in your party has to order an overpriced drink (almost $3)... for a party of 3, with the birthday coupon, I still paid about $40... way too expensive for this type of food. OVER RATED! read more

Absolutely delicious every single timeAlex is by far an exceptional serverWe try to request this gentleman anytime we can .

My wife and I joined some friends here for dinner on Saturday night. We arrived around 6:30pm with 6 people total and had to wait about an hour before they finally put two high top bar tables together in order to seat us. The food was just ok to me. I had shrimp fajitas for $17 and my wife had veggie fajitas for $13. Salsa was pretty good but the chips seemed to be store bought. They have TV's on so you can watch the game and the atmosphere was somewhat noisy but fairly clean. The best part of this restaurant was the Patron Italian margaritas for $12 each. Bottom line for me: if you're in the area with a hankering for Mexican food, then stop in but don't go out of your way. read more

After a long journey from Florida to Denver, we were looking for a good restaurant that wouldn't disappoint, and we found it at El Jardin. Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. The food is well flavored and their sauces (especially the homemade green chili sauce) are so authentic and delicious. I ordered the carne asada, which I highly recommend! My husband had the carnitas taco plate. The carnitas have a rich smokey flavor and melt in your mouth. This restaurant was a great start to our Colorado visit! read more

El Jardin has been a consistent haunt for my family for about a decade. It's a little out of the way for me but the food is indeed authentic. The staff is friendly and happy to accommodate requests. Side of Sour Cream is $1.50 which really surprised me! Prices seem to have gradually increased but still fair. The Carnita Tacos never fail. The Stuffed Gordita is good but a little greasy. read more

My family loves this place. It's so good that we drive down from the Broomfield area. I try something different every time and haven't had anything that I didn't enjoy. The service has always been good - not always the fastest on busy nights. read more

Good food, good service, good atmosphere. I consider myself a connoisseur of good Mexican food. Food is always fresh seasoning is tasteful and a hot out of the kitchen. read more

The server was so friendly and helpful! Food was excellent, everything made from scratch, will definitely visit again when in the neighborhood read more

We have had many suggestions from friends to check out this place. It's about 10 minutes from home and I have passed it hundreds of times and never knew much about it. I'm SO glad we did check it out! It's the best Mexican food I have had in ages. I had the seafood enchilada and it was by far the best enchilada I've ever had. My husband had the enchilada ranchero with hot green chile (mine was mild because I'm very much a white girl) and said it was just right. We both had margaritas - him a frozen raspberry and me a melon on the rocks and they were strong but delicious. The prices were fair - we paid $48 for 2 adults, a child's meal, and 2 margaritas. And the food was all GOOD. Service was good as well. We will absolutely be back. read more

This place is soooooo delicious. I'm hooked on the carnitas tacos. Everything we have tried has been great. We go once a week, sometimes more. read more

I've been going here since I was a little girl and honestly it's is always so good but lately I'm not sure what it is everything seems to be getting more bland and today I put an order in for a large menduo I paid $10 for disappointment the container was SO SMALL they literally gave me a pinch of oregano and crushed red pepper and a full jar of onion smh I will not be ordering to go here anymore. read more

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I've been here many, many times and the food has been consistently good. There's always a short wait, which is crazy because the place is huge, but it definitely isn't unbearable. This is by far the best place for Mexican around. The fried taco is amazing. read more

My favorite place to eat in the north Denver area? El Jardin! They have great authentic Mexican food and they're menu has anything you could ask for at a Mexican restaurant. Their burrito supreme is simple but delicious. If you can handle spice, Hot or Extra Hot are the way to go. read more