El Jardin - Houston

A place to eat and have a nice time! Parking: On-site parking

Place is open for business after last night storm...

Our waitress went above and beyond with great service. Our breakfast was so delicious. I highly recommend chuletas, juecos, papa, and refried beans plate. Forgot to get a pic. ?

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The prices are reasonable—not too expensive, but not overly cheap either—just right. Overall, a very satisfying experience.

I've been a regular at this restaurant for over 15 years, so it pains me to say that my experience today was not up to par. The place wasn't very busy, with only three other tables occupied. I ordered my drinks, but they weren't quite right. I requested a house margarita during happy hour and specified that I wanted it on the rocks. I wasn't informed that the special price only applied to frozen margaritas, so I was surprised when a frozen one was served to me. When I notified the waitress about my order, she seemed confused and insisted that the frozen margarita was better. I explained that I preferred it on the rocks because the frozen version tends to be too cold and painful for my teeth. The waitress mentioned she would check with the manager about swapping it, but I couldn't fully hear her. After a lengthy wait, she finally brought me the margarita on the rocks, but from that point on, she seemed distant and unapproachable while serving my table. The food was decent—nothing to complain about—but I always came here for the family tradition, the friendly waitstaff, and the enjoyable atmosphere, even if it meant paying a bit more. I ended up spending $72 on dinner, which felt a bit steep. However, I didn’t want to linger or ask about the bill because I felt rushed and slightly disregarded. Perhaps it was simply an off night for the staff, but I believe it might be a while before I choose to come back.