El Jardin Restaurant
2.5
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3335 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-528-6775
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Located three blocks south of Wrigley Field, this Mexican restaurant has been a popular destination before and after Cubs games for more than 30 years. The wait for a seat in the two main dining rooms, sidewalk cafe, or backyard garden can reach up to 2 hours following a game. Of course, downing margaritas in the bar that separates the two dining rooms can take the edge off the wait. Don't confuse this location with El Jardin Fiesta Cantina Bar, a bar/dance club located a few doors north on Clark St.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Buckingham.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Paid Lot. Street parking is difficult. $6 for pay lot on Friday and Saturday nights. Lot is free on Sunday. Located in school parking lot on corner of School and Clark.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Chicago Transit Authority buses (22-Clark, 77-Belmont) and elevated trains (Red, Brown and Purple Express Lines-Belmont); taxicabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Gay and Lesbian
- Features:
- Garden area can be reserved for large groups prior to a baseball game.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. 50 in the front sidewalk cafe and 80 in the back garden.
- Delivery:
- Yes. December through March, $2 charge.
- Seating :
- 150
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"HORRIBLE SERVICE"
By blairb from Lincoln Park, July 25, 2009
I have never been treated as badly as I have at this restaurant. The waitress forcefully pushed my friend's chair in, being very rude in the proces...
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"Good for carne asada"
By deacbfh3 from Lincoln Park, December 10, 2008
I've eaten here three times . I got carne asada the first time, and have been recommending it ever since. Lots of flavor. I found the service an...
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"Average All Around"
By skid from Wicker Park, August 25, 2008
Service was fine, margartias decent, average all around. Rice and beans were bland.
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