Taqueria El Jardin

This spot is actually fire. I don’t think I’ve had a burrito like this in Chicago… reminds me of just like one of those classic neighborhood spots that knows what’s up. The flavors are definitely there. Not “fancy” but that staff is super friendly and make you feel welcomed. Salsa was great, which is my litmus test for Mexican spots and I also like that you can see them prepare your food and it’s actually clean. My only complaint is that they aren’t open very late, so I can only get it on the weekends… else they would get a lot more of my money.

I ordered the taco dinner. It was good, but I don’t think it was worth $14. I’ll come back and try some more things on their menu to reevaluate later. … More

4-28-2022 Taco dinner plate -al pastor/pork - solid -carne asada/steak - solid -pollo/chicken- different… it’s a piece of fried chicken (drumstick) cut up. Not bad, but would prefer to just have a piece of chicken on the side. Next time. -rice and beans - very good, particularly the beans Prices have risen significantly, like everywhere else.