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El Jardin

22758 Broadway St., Columbia, CA 59310
(209) 532-1291
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Ranked #1 of 5 restaurants in Columbia
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 30 Apr 2013
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Right beside the historic buildings lies this Mexican Restaurant. Food was tasty. Awesome guacamole. Good Service.

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San Carlos, California
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38 restaurant reviews
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

My wife and I stopped at El Jardin for lunch, and we were very happy. We enjoyed a picnic table in the cozy patio out front. It's nice to sit outside on a sunny day, although unfortunately there's a bit of road noise. The service and the food were great. I had an Enchilada, and my wife has a lemon... More

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Carmel, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

I find the food to be consistent in quality, the service is good and the prices are reasonable. My favorite here is the Tostada supreme, the chile Verde' is excellent and they put together an aw-sum burrito. I recommend and will return often.

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Murphys, California
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Actually El Jardin has three local restaurants - one in Sonora, one in Columbia and the newest one in Murphys which is my favorite. El Jardin is a mexican food restaurant. While the Tacos, etc. are good, what sets El Jardin apart is the service in all three locations. All of the wait staff I have had the pleasure to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013 via mobile

I called in a Togo order I live 2 minutes away chili releno I could only take a couple of bites the oil or the egg dip tasted very bitter or rancid oil had to throw it away and was not in the mood to call and complain.

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Reno
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

The husband, baby, and I recently stayed overnight in old town Columbia. Fun place to stay, but everything closes up by 6 or so. We were about to head to the car and drive to Sonora for dinner, when we spotted El Jardin. It's right on the main road and just across the street from old town. We sat outside.... More

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San Diego, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

This is the onlyThis is the only restaurant in town that stays open past 5 on the weekdays so I wasn’t expecting much from a place that has no competition. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised. The food was VERY tasty, the staff were super friendly and the portions were huge. I would definitely go there again.

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california
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Easy to find and delicous! We went in September and sat out on the fragrant patio. it is one of the first restaurants you reach on the main hiway so hungry people are happy to encounter it. We also had beer and cocktails.

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Sonora
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28 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

Columbia is one of my favorite places. I did not know it could get any better until El Jardin came into town. We have been going there since the beginning. The service and food is consistently great. The atmosphere is lovely too and decorated nicely. It's comfortable for dining in or outside on their patio. Also, great for take out!... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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7 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

This is a bit late - we travelled the West Coast in Sept 2010. The meal we had here was the best we had during our month long holiday in the States. It was a balmy Sunday evening, the place was packed, but we were seated without a reservation. The food and couple of beers made our visit to Columbia... More

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