Awesome Food

Reviewer: John

Review Date: 08/10/2008 12:41PM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

I've been going to this place since 6th grade when it was a small room with a wetbar in the corner. This place really is amazing, but there are a few things to consider.

* The enchilladas are mediocre. So are the flautas. Don't get these.
* The Pollo Tequilla special on Tuesday is amazing.
* The Fajitas Mexicanas are cooked in Jalapenos and Tomatos. (Nice touch)
* Lunch is always crowded, and service suffers in the madness.
* Ask for charro beans instead of refried. They are much better.
* 'Picosa' salsa isnt on the menu, but is extremely spicy and great on fajitas.
* The margaritas are great.

I HIGHLY recommend the following dishes.

** Pollo Tequilla (Fajita meat cooked in avocados, cheese, and jalapenos w/ salad for tacos)

** Prechuga Rio Grande (Chicken, Mushrooms, Jack Cheese w/ salad for tacos)
** Alambre Special (Shrimp and veggie skewers for making tacos)

* Fajitas Mexicanas (Cooked in Tomaotes and Jalepenos. Cheese is extra)
* Papa Nachos (Potatoe Skins w/ fajita meat)
* Seasoned Shrimp
* Carne Asada (I like this style much better then Guisada)
* Tortilla Soup (There is a soup and taco combo)

I do NOT recommend:

* Enchilladas
* Flautas
* Chile Relleno
* Going for lunch unless before 12 or after 1:30.

Good drinks, ok food.

Reviewer: Keely

Review Date: 07/05/2008 10:42PM

Rating: +2/+3(Goooood)

I've only been here once, but it was an overall pleasant experience. We went at like 630 on a saturday and only waited 15 minutes or so to get a table, which gave us a chance to get a margarita from the bar. Strong, huge, and tasty i say! I split a combination plate with one other person that came with 2 enchiladas, rice, beans, guac, and a taco. Plenty of food at a reasonable price - it wasn't anything extremely delicious but it was decent.

Great pople !!

Reviewer: Jesica

Review Date: 05/31/2008 01:47PM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

This place has the best food ever !! and Alex Almada is great he is so nice i just love everything about this place >>

Love their breakfast tacos

Reviewer: Deb

Review Date: 03/06/2008 10:01PM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

I've eaten lunch, dinner, and breakfast here and love it. Not sure what the AusLunch reviewer is talking about when he says the cheese is too "velveeta-y" for him. This is the same authentic Mexican cheese that's served at the other establishment (Amaya's Taco Village) where he made the same comment in his review. Seems like this guy prefers Cheddar; not a Mexican cheese. Anyway, Jardin Corona has excellent food. My favorites are their breakfast tacos, carne guisada, and for dinner a chicken dish w/verde sauce and cheese on the chicken breast (sorry - can't remember the exact name). Also notable is the fact they have horchata on tap. Give this place a try - you won't regret it!!!!

Jardin Corona is my favorite Mexican Food in NorthWest Austin

Reviewer: Tom O

Review Date: 01/21/2008 11:47AM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

I love Jardin Corona.

I have not had one disappointing dish at Jardin Corona. I like the taste of their food over everything else I have had in NorthWest Austin. Many texmex places seem to over-season the food, but not Jardin Corona.

Combine that with the fact that they have a drive through, and that bumps it up higher. I call in my order from home, drive through to pick it ip, and bring it home to eat still piping hot.

because it's not tex mex

Reviewer: john

Review Date: 01/13/2008 08:54AM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

If it does not seem tex mex to you that is becase it is not tex mex. It is mexican food, which is becoming rare in Austin. If you want tex mex you should stop by the grocery store and buy a can of beans and add some tomato sauce to some minute rice and enjoy!

I Love This Place

Reviewer: Sharon

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Review Date: 10/23/2007 01:42PM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

I have lived in Austin area 5 years and this is the best of the over 20 Mexican Food Restaurants I have eaten at. I could eat Mexican Food 7 days a week and I have had better but it was in Pueblo Colorado and served with delicious green chili sauce, nothing like the green sauce here in Austin. I also love Jardin's "Pina Coladas", and queso is very good. The one on Pond Springs is my favorite and the food seems to be better than the one in Cedar Park. The waiters are friendly and I have always been very satisified with my food and service. The place is a little small, and no beautiful scenery, but if its good food with a good price you want, I would recommend Jardin Corona. I love this place.

Great Queso!!!

Reviewer: Jared

Review Date: 04/19/2007 08:19PM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

I absolutely love this place and if you live out in Cedar Park, TX 78613 i go to the one there and the food is amazing, the atmosphere is definitely not first class, but who cares when the food is great. The one in Cedar Park does have rice and beans that come with the plates automatically and they do not charge for jalapenos or onions most of the time, depending on what waitor you have so that's not a problem, yes their chips and queso are to die for!!! : ) And their Papa Nachos are ridiculously amazing as well!!!! I recommend going there highly!

Great Food and Service!!!

Reviewer: Estrellita

Review Date: 06/15/2006 09:01AM

Rating: +3/+3(Great)

I have eaten at this restaurant a couple of times and it has become one of my favorite places to eat Mexican Food. I consider the food to be real Mexican food instead of Tex-Mex. It is an extremely clean environment and they have awesome waiters! After my first visit, I fell in love with Jardin Corona. I try to make a stop at least once a week and each time I try something new!!!