The food was tremendous. The service was amazing…read more The ambience was wonderful. This is a little hole in the wall that was wonderful.

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.

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.

They have decent carne guisada plates!! And of course they have that green sauce that's made with…read morejalapenos... like the Dona sauce at TacoDeli. Generous portions and the meat was tender! I went once and then went back in the same week it was that good! The service was fast and efficient and I sat in a nice booth. Overall it's a pleasant experience especially when I was pressed for time!

just such a great restaurant and menu. best soup ever! varied menu and great servers. can't…read morewait to go back

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.

Was in the area decided to stop in for a quick bite. we…read moredecided to share a veggie quesadilla, I believe it had cheese , onions , pepper, pinto beans, tomato and corn. For it being a quesadilla I felt the amount of cheese was lacking, however my partner love that it wasn't too cheesy. I also ordered the regular elote which was served in a bowl, the flavor was good- could have used a little more mayo and a little less parm on top but overall i'd give it a 3.5 . Cute small space with Tvs, neon signs, music , great happy hour specials & friendly staff!

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.

1. Clean(er) establishment than those surrounding it…read more 2. Wait staff isn't great. They could've been more personable. 3. Food is gross. Queso tastes like velveeta with Kraft singles melted with a handful of chopped tomatoes. Just terrible. The salsa that came out with chips (thin and flavorless) was sweet and almost had a chutney taste. The bean dip was very watery. So unappetizing to eat. Ordered burritos and a salad.. The burritos had the same gross cheese and the ground beef was unflavored. The flour tortillas were thick and hard. The salad was okay. It really wasn't worth coming back for. Table water was gross, lots of floating particles. It states it's Mexican food, but it tastes very whitewashed. Definitely does not have the authentic flavors of true Mexican food. Needs salt at the very least. Do not recommend if you're craving authentic Mexican food.

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.

I got a call after work from a friend to meet her at this place called the rabbit hole. I went…read morealong with the plan. The place has a nice ambiance to see. The music selection was definitely on point. This is nice spot for a instant meet up.

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