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El Jardín
2885 Perry Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
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Dinner
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Drinks
Desserts
Dinner
Antojitos de la Tierra
Small plates inspirated by Land
Taquitos*
2 potato-cheese and 2 red wine braised short rib taquitos, crema, cotija
House Guacamole
Served with mixed El Jardín veggies in escabeche (pickled veggies). Add side of queso fresco $2
vegan
Carne Apache
rib eye tartar, lemon, tomato, spring onions, cilantro, serrano, ancho mayo, avocado
Corn Tlacoyo
heirloom masa, corn, caramelized onions, tomato caldillo, marinated avocado, purslane, nopales
vegan
Totopos Enmoladas
crispy corn tortillas, pickled onions, black sesame mole, cashew cheese
vegan
Antojitos del Mar
Small plates inspirated by the Sea
Green Aguachile
Wild raw shrimp, serrano, cilantro, tomatillo, cucumbers, red onions, grapes. Served in a young coconut shell. Add uni
Tuna Carnitas
Crispy tuna, avocado, black garlic and orange aguachile, sauce, cilantro, pickled red onions. Add uni
Mahi Mahi Birria
Baja Mahi Mahi, birria adobo, onions, cilantro, olla beans
Local Bluefin Crudo
Raw Bluefin tuna, spicy glaze, avocado leaf mousse, cucumber, radish, spring onion, cherry tomatoes. Add uni
Sopas
Jalisco Style Pozole Rojo
heirloom corn, braised pork, radish, lettuce, avocado
Sopa de Abue
heirloom bean soup with shredded Oaxacan quesillo, poached egg and cured nopales, avocado
vegetarian
El Jardín
El Jardín Salad
Garden tomatoes, cucamelons, triple cream cheese, smokey chamoy dressing, nectarines, peaches, garden herbs
vegetarian
Cardini in the Garden
Inspired by Caesar Cardini's accidentally delicious salad, cotija, crispy chicharron
Fuerte
Entrees
Albondigas en Chipotle
smoked beef / pork meatballs, chipotle, rice, grilled carrots and chochoyotes
Michoacan Style Pork Shank Carnitas
avocado mousse, pickled veggies, grilled nopal salad, queso fresco
Octopus Tikin XIC
grilled octopus, orange recado glaze, root puree, romanesco, pumpkin seeds, longaniza, marinated red onions and habanero
Barbacoa Lamb Shank
20oz agave smoked and braised lamb shank, pineapple, tepache adobo sauce, heirloom beans
Wood Grilled Rib Eye
whipped heirloom beans, grilled fm cabbage, black mole, shaved fresh root vegetables
Res en Salsa Verde
confit beef belly, beef tongue confit, charred salsa verde, olla beans
Seared Fish a la Veracruzana
baja fish of the day, tomatoes from the garden, capers, micro mustard greens, potatoes, olives, garden peppers
*Modifiable vegetarian option
Main
Capirotada con Crema Canelada
pixtli bread pudding slice with Veracruz cinnamon chantilly, berries, coconut, cacao nibs
Chia Bowl
sheep's milk yogurt, chia and tepache gel, seasonal fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut, honey
Green Aguachile
Wild raw shrimp, served in young coconut, tomatillos, cucumbers, onion, grapes. Add uni
Cardini in the Garden
inspired by Caesar Cardini's accidentally delicious Cotija, crispy chicharron
Toño's Caldo aka "Birri-Amen"
Jalisco style birria, thin fresh noodles, lime, cilantro, spring onion, poached egg
Chilaquiles Divorciados
Served with two eggs, crema, cotija cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro. Brisket
Sweet Corn Cakes
three corn cakes, cultured butter, cajeta, fresh berries
Brisket Torta
smoked brisket, chilmayo, tomato, avocado, fried egg, pickled veggies
Carne en su Jugo
smoked brisket, bacon, tomatillo, frijoles Garibaldi, egg
Breakfast Sopes
heirloom corn masa, crispy potatoes, chorizo, beans, tomato caldillo, lettuce, crema, cotija, topped with 2 fried eggs
Huevos Rancheros
2 fried eggs with garden tomatoes, serrano, cilantro, charred onions, served with beans
Sides
Two Eggs
fresh farm eggs, any style
Pan Dulce
mix of our warm sweet bread
Avocado
Beans
choice of olla beans or mashed
Quesadillas
quesillo and black bean spread
Wine List
Our wine list draws inspiration from diversity. Celebrating Baja California, close to our home & heart. Sharing stories of strong women, devoted families, & time-honored traditions from around the world
Sparkling
Available in Gls or Btl
NV Sorelle Bronca, "Extra Dry" {Prosecco} Prosecco Superiore, Italy
NV A.R. Lenoble "Cuvée Intense" {Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay} Champagne, France
NV "Over the Moon" Rose Cuvée Sekt {Pinot Noir Blend} Germany
NV Casa de Piedra "Espuma de Piedra" Rose {Zinfandel} Valle de Guadalupe, México
White
Available in Gls or Btl
NV Lustau "Jarana" Fino Sherry {Palomino} Jerez, Spain
2017 Monte Xanic "Viña Kristel" {Sauvignon Blanc} Valle de Guadalupe, México
2016 Uphold Wines, "For the Planet" {White Blend} North Coast, California
2016 Berger {Grüner Veltliner} Niederösterreich, Austria
2015 Velenosi, "Querci'Antica" {Verdicchio} Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Italy
2015 Matthiasson "Linda Vista" {Chardonnay} Napa Valley, California
2015 Lechuza {Chardonnay} Valle de Guadalupe, México
Rose
Available in Gls or Btl
2017 Gutzler Rosé {Pinot Noir} Rheingau, Germany
2016 Heidi Schröck "Biscaya" {Blend} Burgenland, Austria
2016 Lomita "Cursi" Rosé {Grenache} Valle de Guadalupe, México
Red
Available in Gls or Btl
2014 Istine "Vigna Istine" {Sangiovese} Chianti Classico, Italy
2012 Gonzalez Wine CO. {Syrah} Rogue Valley, Oregon
2016 Stolpman, "La Cuadrilla" {Syrah Blend} Santa Barbara County, California
2017 Occhipinti, "SP68" {Frappato, Nero d'Avola} Vittoria Rosso, Italy
2016 Bichi, "Flama Roja" {Red Blend} Tecate, México
2015 Stefan Ogier, "Les Temps Est Venu" {Grenache Blend} Côtes du Rhône, France
2015 Adobe Guadalupe "JardíN Secreto" {Tempranillo Blend} Valle de Guadalupe, México
2016 Lomita "Sacro" {Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot} Valle de Guadalupe, México
Dessert
Available in Gls or Btl
2015 Blees-Ferber "Piesporter Gärtchen Auslese" {Riesling} Mosel, Germany
Cocktails
Tuna Fruta
Horchata Vodka, Grapefruit. Lime, Prickly Pear, Cinnamon
Indian Dátil
Tequila Reposado, East India Sherry, Lemon, Tamarindo, Sea Salt
Escabeche Guey!
Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Lemon, Golden Beet, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
Bella Vista
Coffee infused Tequila, Licor 43, Horchata Vodka, Cane, Egg White
Mazateca Swizzle
Paranubes Oaxacan Rum, Fresh Lime, Avocado Leaf Tea, Absinthe
Tequila & Tonic
Blanco Tequila, Pear Brandy, Fever Tree, Mediterranean Tonic water, Lemon Zest, Juniper Berries
Buena Onda
Tequila, Pineapple, Lime, Serrano Bitters, Basil, Cane
Michelada
El Jardín Sangrita, Lime, Mexican Lager, Sal de Chapulines
Tepache Highball (De Lao, Guadalajara)
Milagro Tequila, Tepache de Piña, Lime, Soda
"Jaime Bond" Martini
El Tesoro Blanco, Fino Sherry, Celery Bitters, Cotija-Stuffed Olives & Brine
Oaxacan Old Fashioned (Phil Ward, Death & Co., NY)
Montelobos Mezcal, Reposado Tequila, Angostura Bitters, Cane
Plaza Sesamo
Toki Japanese Whiskey, Amargo Vallet, Lemon, Black Sesame, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
Ponche Forone or an Olla
Tequila, Blanc Vermouth, Grapefruit, Lime, Hibiscus, Cinnamon, Bubbles
Drinks N/A
Mexican Soda
Coca Cola, Esquirt
Pellegrino
Still, Sparkling
Agua Fresca
Agua de Piedra
Still, Sparkling
The Highland's (Los Altos)
Angelisco - Blanco - (Casa Tequilera de Arandas)
Angelisco - Reposado - (Casa Tequilera de Arandas)
Artenom 1579 - Blanco - (El Pandillo)
El Tesoro - Blanco - (La Alteña)
El Tesoro - Reposado - (La Alteña)
El Tesoro - Añejo - (La Alteña)
Milagro - Blanco - (Tequilera Milagro)
Milagro - Reposado - (Tequilera Milagro)
Ocho - Blanco - (La Alteña)
Ocho - Reposado - (La Alteña)
Pasote - Blanco - (El Pandillo)
Pasote - Reposado - (El Pandillo)
Siembra Azul - Blanco - (El Ranchito)
Siembra Azul - Extraañejo, Barrel Proof - (El Ranchito)
Siete 7 Leguas - Blanco - (Casa Siete Leguas)
Siete 7 Leguas - Reposado - (Casa Siete Leguas)
Tapatio - Blanco - (La Alteña)
Tapatio - Reposado - (La Alteña)
Tapatio - Añejo - (La Alteña)
Tequila Valley (Valles / Lowlands)
Don Fulano - Blanco - (Tequileña)
Don Fulano - Reposado - (Tequileña)
Fortaleza - Blanco - (Los Abuelos)
Fortaleza - Reposado - (Los Abuelos)
IXA - Blanco - (Tequila Las Americas)
Siembra Valles - Blanco - (Cascahuín)
Siembra Valles - Reposado - (Cascahuín)
Siembra Valles - "Ancestral" - (Cascahuín)
Draft Beers
Available in 16 oz
Alesmith "Sublime" Mexican Lager 5.2%
Fall "Magical Delicious" IPA 5.8 %
Insurgente "La Lupulosa" IPA 7.3%
Golden State "Mighty Dry" Cider 6.9%
Negra Modelo - Vienna Lager 5.4%
Stigel (Chef's Favorite) Grapefruit Radler 2.4%
Bottles / Can
Available in 12 oz
Modelo Especial - Lager 4.4% (Can)
Victoria - Vienna Lager 4.0% (Bottle)
Tecate - Lager 4.5% (Can)
Bohemia - German Pilsner 4.7% (Bottle)
Espadín Agave
Agave de Cortes - Joven
Alipus - San Andrés
Alipus - San Luis del Río
Del Maguey - Chichicapa
Del Maguey - Minero (Clay Pot Distilled)
Del Maguey - Vida
El Silencio - Espadín
Ilegal - Espadín
Los Javis - Espadín Joven
Montelobos - Espadín Joven
Vago - Espadín
Miscellaneous Agave Varietals
Bozal - Cuixe
Bozal - Ensamble (Espadín, Barril, Mexicano)
Del Maguey - Wild Tepextate
Derrumbes - Salmaina (San Luis Potosí)
El Jolgorito - Madrecuixe
La Panca - Silvestre
Siembra Metl - Cenizo (MichoacáN)
Siembra Metl - Cupreata (Michoacán)
Vago - Elote
Vago - Tobala
Desserts
$12
Platano Macha
(Representation of classic duo of chocolate and bananas with ancho chili) Plantain semifreddo, ancho chile and Oaxacan chocolate jam, criollo cacao nibs
No Mamey's
(Flavors of Mamey Zapote fruit) Pixtli ice cream, almond brown butter cake and blue corn pinole crumb
Margarita Hold the Salt
lime mousse, white chocolate, aloe gummies, cacao pulp
Sobre al Arcoiris
(Over the rainbow) - A play on an iconic Mexican cookie. Coconut dacquoise, strawberry cream, coconut and berry marshmallow, brown butter cookie
La Cava de Marcelo Cheese Plate
Ramonetti cheese from Ojos Negro, house pickles, ferments and Melipona honey from Merida