Jardines
Mexican

Family restaurant with loft style bar for late night drinks and laughter! Nothing Less Than The Best Mex In The Midwest!

711 La Salle St.
Ottawa, IL 6135
815-434-2833 (mobile users click to talk)
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Jardines Hours:
Monday - Sunday 11am - 11pm

Reservations: No

Payment: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Average Entree Price: $8-$15

Other options:
After 10 PM Dining
Alcohol
Credit Cards Accepted
Handicap Access
Kid Friendly
Outdoor Dining
Wi-Fi Available
Vegetarian Options
4 big plasma TVs

MENU:

"Bevidas"
Sodas Mexicanas: Jarritos (variety of fruity flavors) $1.50, Sidral (apple flavored soda) $1.50

Sangria (non-alcoholic sangria soda) $1.50

Fountain Soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer & Mr. Pibb $1.75
Nestea Iced Tea (unsweetened) $1.75, Home made Lemonade $1.75, Horchata (Rice Water) $1.75

"Aperitivos"
Jardines home made salsa & chips $4.00

Provaditas Mixtas
The Jardines appetizer sample platter is served with two cascaras de papa, one small cheese quesadilla cut in two, one small meat quesadilla cut in two, four jalapeno poppers, four bocaditos de camaron, a side of guacamole, a side of queso dip and a pile of our home-made tortilla chips $19.75

Guacamole
A dish of mashed avocado with diced tomatoes, sour cream, onion and cilantro mixed in. Served with a basket of our home-made tortilla chips on the side $4.95

Nachos Mexicanos
A platter of our home-made tortilla chips topped with refried beans, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream and cilantro $6.50
*Add meat (beef, steak or chicken) for $1.50 extra

Jalapeno Poppers
Six jalapeno poppers stuffed with cream cheese, rolled in a thick batter and deep fried until golden brown $3.95

Queso Fundido
A cup of mild white cheese melt. Comes in your choice of just cheese or you can add spinach, chorizo (mexican sausage) or spicy salsa criolla. ES MUY BUENO!! $5.95

Cascaras de Papa
Five deep fried potatoe halves filled with our guacamole, our mild pico de gallo and cilantro garnishings. Served with sour cream on the side $6.95

Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla folded in half, filled with melted mozzarella cheese and then cut into triangles. Served with a side of lettuce, sour cream and guacamole $5.95

Bocaditos de Camaron
Seven of our home-made tortilla chips topped with a spread of refried beans, guacamole, one shrimp hot off the griddle, pico de gallo and a splash of our home-made garlic sauce with cilantro garnishings $10.50

Ensalada Chica
A small salad made up of mixed greens topped with avocado slices, mild pico de gallo and lime wedges $4.95

Lunch Menu
"DESAYUNOS"
"BREAKFAST"

Ismael Desayuno
Sauted tomatoes, onions and green peppers with two steam cooked eggs on top, served with a side of rice and shells $5.75

Breakfast Burrito
Large flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, tomatoes, onions and cheese $5.25

Huevos con Jamon
Two eggs scrambled with ham. Served with rice, refried beans and shells $5.25

Jardines Desayuno
Grilled ribeye steak with onions, two eggs over easy covered with our salsa criolla and served with rice, refried beans and shells $8.25

Huevos Rancheros
Two over easy eggs on corn tortilla topped with ranchero sauce. Served with rice, refried beans and shells 5.25

Huevos con Chorizo
Three eggs scrambled with chorizo (mexican sausage). Served with rice, beans and shells $6.25

"Lunch"

Jardines Ensalada
Mixed greens topped with sliced avocado, tomatoe, red onion, cilantro and your choice of chopped grilled chicken breast or chopped grilled steak. Served with oil vinegar and lime $8.50

Taco Ensalada
A fried flour tortilla basket filled with lettuce, our home-made tortilla chips and your choice of chicken, beef, steak, avocado or beans. Garnished with cheese, tomatoe and sour cream. $6.95

Huaraches
Two huaraches (thick corn tortilla with a layer of black beans inside), topped with a green salsa, lettuce and shredded fresh cheese. Served with a side of rice $5.95
*Add meat for $2.00 extra

Quesadilla Vegetal
A large flour tortilla stacked with melted mozzarella cheese, sauted seasonal vegetables marinated in our fajita sauce; folded in half and cut into slices. Served with sour cream and rice $6.50

Sopes
Two sopes (thick corn tortilla), topped with refried beans, green salsa, lettuce and shredded fresh cheese. Served with a side of rice $5.95
*Add meat for $2.00 extra

Nachos Trocos
A platter of our home-made tortilla chips topped with our queso dip, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos ad your choice of shredded chicken or steak $7.95

Torta
A Mexican bun filled with your choice of (chicken, steak, beef or avocado), refried beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices and jalapenos. Served with a side of rice or french fries $5.95

Mexican Burrito
A large flour tortilla rolled up and filled with (chicken, beef, steak or avocado), beans, rice, lettuce, mozzarela cheese and tomatoes. Served with a side of sour cream and guacamole $7.95
*Make it a deep fried burrito for $1.00 extra

*Also Serving tacos, tostadas, gorditas, tortas and burritos.
Choices: beef, steak, chicken, avocado, fried pork, roasted pork, mexican sausage or tongue.

"Combinaciones"
*All combinations are served with rice and refried beans.
*CHOICES: Aguacate (avocado slices), guacamole, picadillo (beef), carne azada (steak) or pollo (chicken).
For chorizo (mexican sausage), lengua (tongue), pastor (roasted pork) or carnitas (fried pork) ADD $0.50 to each meat item.
1. Two tostadas $7.50
2. Three tacos $8.25
3. One taco and one tostada $6.95
4. One gordita and one enchilada $6.50
5. One tamale and one gordita $6.50
6. One small cheese quesadilla and one tostada $7.50
7. One gordita, one tostada and one taco $8.75
8. One small cheese quesadilla, one tamale and one red enchilada $7.95
9. Two gorditas $6.50

"Dinner Menu"

Fajitas con Carne
A heap of marinated steak or chicken tossed with seasonal vegetables and grilled to perfection. Served with a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoe, avocado and cheese), rice, refried beans and shells. SIZZLING HOT! $12.95
*Add delicious grilled shrimp for $3.50 extra.

Fajitas Vegetarianas
A heap of marinated mixed seasonal vegetables grilled to perfection. Served with a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoe, avocado and cheese), rice, refried beans and shells. Sizzling hot! $12.95
*Add delicious grilled shrimp for $3.50 extra.

Tamales
Three home-made beef tamales (shredded beef and corn meal steam in a corn husk). Served with a side of sour cream, rice and refried beans $9.25
*Add our red or green sauce and mozzarella cheese for $1.75 extra.

Chimichanga
Your choice of beef, steak, chicken or avocado rolled up in a soft flour tortilla and fried until golden crisp. Served with a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoe and cheese), sour cream, guacamole, rice and refried beans $10.50

Camarones a la Diabla
Shrimp simmered in our spicy chipotle sauce. Served with a side of rice, refried beans and shells $12.50

Enchiladas
Three rolled up corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of avocado, chicken, steak or beef. Topped with your choice of our sweet tomatillo sauce(green) or dried red pepper sauce(red). Served with melted mozzarella cheese, sour cream on top, rice and refried beans $9.50

Tampiquena
Your choice of chicken or skirt steak cooked to order, served with one red enchilada, a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoe and cheese), guacamole, rice, refried beans and shells $12.50

Cocktel de Camaron
A cocktel glass filled with chilled shrimp in our delicious cocktail sauce. Garnished with avocado slices, onion and cilantro. Served with lime and crackers $10.50

Pollo Fiesta
A grilled chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella cheese and our home-made ranchero sauce. Served with a side of mild pico de gallo, rice, refried beans and shells $11.50

Pollo Marinado en Chipotle
Chipotle marinated chicken breast, served over rice, our fresh cactus salad, black beans and shells $13.95

Combinacion Jardines
Thinly sliced ribeye steak served with one chile relleno topped with our home-made ranchero sauce. Served with a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoe and cheese), guacamole, rice, refried beans and shells $14.50

Jardines Cheese Burger
A 10 ounce black angus hamburger meat with lettuce, tomatoe, jalapenos, onion, bacon, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, cheese and a side of french fries $8.95

Orden de Carnitas
Chopped fried pork served with a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoe and cheese), guacamole, mild pico de gallo, rice, refried beans and shells $12.50

Huachinango a la Veracruzana
Red snapper fillet simmered in our varacruzana sauce. Served with seasonal fresh vegetables, rice and shells $13.50

Pollo en Mole Poblano
Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast covered in our home-made mole poblano sauce and garnished with sesame seeds. Served with a side of rice, refried beans and shells $9.50

Filete de Salmon Asado
A deliciously broiled salmon fillet served on a bed of rice with one avocado enchilada, two small corn tortilla cheese quesadillas and mild pico de gallo $14.50

Mi Rancho
Your choice of chicken or skirt steak cooked to order, topped with whole beans and a spicy red sauce. Served with, rice, grilled onions, two small corn cheese quesadillas, a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoes and cheese), guacamole and shells $13.95

Chiles Rellenos
Two poblano peppers stuffed with mozzarella cheese, rolled in egg batter, fried until golden and topped with our home-made ranchero sauce. Served with a side of salad(lettuce, tomatoes and cheese), guacamole, rice, refried beans and shells $10.50

Enchiladas de Mole Poblano
Three rolled up soft corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken breast and topped with our home-made poblano sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and sour cream. Served with a side of rice and refried beans $9.50

El Favorito Rogelio
An eight ounce chipotle marinated steak cooked to your preference with butterfly shrimp at its side. A side of seasonal vegetales, whole black beans, sliced red potatoes and shells $23.95

Flautas
Three crispy flute shaped tacos filled with your choice of beef, steak, chicken or avocado. Topped with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoe, avocado and fresh cheese. Served with a side of rice and refried beans $9.75

Mexican Wrap
Veggie - Spinach, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, onion, cheeddar and mazzarella cheese, cilantro, chipotle and avocado sauce, and your choice of soy chorizo or soy beef.
Meat - Spinach, lettuce, pico de gallo, onion, bacon, cheeddar and mozzarella cheese, chipotle and avocado sauce. Grilled chicken or grilled steak.

*Spinach or Chipotle shell $8.50