Jardines De San Juan Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Jardines De San Juan, a vibrant culinary destination located in the heart of San Juan Bautista, CA. This charming venue specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, beautifully presented in a garden oasis that welcomes everyone—families, groups, and dog lovers alike. The menu is a celebration of flavor, featuring crowd favorites such as the award-winning People's Choice Burrito and Chon's Guacamole, which embodies the essence of Mexican comfort food.

Vegetarian and vegan options abound, including Val's Vegan Burrito, ensuring all dietary preferences are catered to. Diners rave about the quality of ingredients; fresh, house-made salsas complement every dish, promising a delightful experience with each bite. With offerings like honey chipotle wings and crispy flautas, each dish is crafted to tantalize the palate.

Whether you're dining in the beautiful outdoor seating or opting for takeout, Jardines De San Juan stands out as a must-visit for those seeking a delicious and satisfying Mexican meal.

Appetizers

Chon's Guacamole

Market Price

Nachos

Chips covered in cheese, beans, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, olives, and choice of meat. (GF)

$14.99

Mini Chimichangas

Flour tortillas filled with beans and your choice of chicken or beef, lightly crisped till golden, garnished with Chon's guacamole and sour cream

$17.99

Honey Chipotle Wings

Ten succulent chicken wings, oven roasted and lightly crisped, smothered in our signature spicy and sweet sauce. (GF)

$16.99

Flautas & Quesadilla Combo

Crisp chicken or beef flautas topped with Chon's guacamole and quesadilla wedges filled with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and sour cream.

$14.99

Camerones Envueltos en Tocino

4 shrimp[ wrapped in bacon and styuffed with jack cheese, served with our Mexican vinaigrette. (GF)

$20.99

Manuel's Salad

Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, Chon's gucamole, and our creamy house vinaigrette dressing, sprinkled with cotija cheese. (GF)

$11.99

Garden Tostada

Lettuce, whole pinto beans, jack cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and Chon's guacamole served in a crispy tortilla bowl

$14.99

Menudo

Beef tripe cooked in a light red sauce with hominy, served with tortillas. (GF)

$16.99

Albondigas

Meatball and assorted vegetable soup; served with your choice of tortillas.

$16.99

Soup and Salad

Entrees

Chon's Tostada

A flat crispy corn tortilla, layered with beans, cheese and your choice of meat beneath shredded lettuce, Chon's guacamole, and tomatoes. (GF)

$20.99

Quesadilla con Todo

Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese and pico de gallo, served with sour cream and guacamole.

$12.99

Burrito

Comes with whole beans, rice, jack cheese, and choice of meat

$18.99

Manuel's Burrito

Stuffed with whole beans, rice, jack cheese, Chon's guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo salsa, and choice of meat

$20.99

People's Choice Burrito

Winner of the 2015, 2016 & 2017 People's Choice Award at the Watsonville Burrito Bash! Crispy carnitas, jack cheese, whole beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, onions, and red salsa

$19.99

Val's Vegan Burrito

With squash, carrots, whole pinto beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, peppers, onions, and cilantro, seasoned with spicy chipotle

$16.99

Taco & Cheese Enchilada

Crispy shredded beef taco with lettuce, Chon's guacamole, and a tomato & a cheese enchilada with onions and black olives. [Substitute Verde Sauce (GF)]

$18.99

Tamale & Taco

Steamed corn meal stuffed with shredded pork & a crispy shredded beef taco with lettuce, Chon's guacamole, and a tomato. [Substitute Verde Sauce (GF)]

$18.99

Chile Relleno & Cheese Enchilada

A mild green chile stuffed with jack cheese, covered with egg batter, fried, and topped with a light Ranchero sauce & a cheese enchilada with onions and black olives

$18.99

Luis's Tacos

Soft corn tortillas with your choice of meat, served with pico de gallo, cilantro, onions and green sauce on the side (GF)

$18.99

Chorizo con Huevos

Two eggs scrambled with Chorizo, a Mexican pork sausage; served with tortillas (GF)

$17.99

Chile Verde

Slow simmered pork cooked in a traditional green tomatillo sauce; served with tortillas (GF)

$19.49

Chile Colorado

Stewed beef in a rich sauce with over 15 unique spices; served with tortillas (GF)

$20.99

Two Cheese Enchiladas

Corn tortillas stuffed with jack cheese, onions, and black olives, covered with our signature red enchilada sauce. [Substitute Verde Sauce (GF)]

$18.99

Carne Asada

Skirt steak marinated in red wine and herbs, grilled and served with tortillas (GF)

Grilled Rock Cod Fillet

A seasoned fillet, pan seared and served with lime wedges and tortillas. (GF)

$20.99

Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs any style topped with Ranchero sauce and melted jack cheese served on top of a corn tortilla. (GF)

$16.99

Baja Fish Tacos

Choice of beer battered cod or sauteed shrimp topped with pickled red onions, salsa fresca with avocado, and shredded green cabbage, with a side of creamy chipotle sauce. [Shrimp Option (GF).

$21.99

Nico's Camerones

Succulent shrimp sauteed with peppers and onions prepared with your choice of salsa verde or salsa diabla. (GF)

$21.99

Seafood Enchilada

Lobster, crab, shrimp and fish wrapped with cheese in a corn tortilla and topped with chipotle cream sauce or salsa verde.(GF)

$21.99

Combination Plates

A La Carta

Taco

Crispy corn tortilla shell topped with shredded lettuce, Chon's guacamole, tomato, and black olives. (GF)

$7.99

Luis's Taco

Served in a soft corn tortilla with cilantro, onions and choice of meat. (GF)

$8.99

Tamale

Steamed cornmeal stuffed with shredded pork.

$8.99

Chile Relleno

A mild green chile stuffed with jack cheese, covered with egg batter, fried, and topped with a light ranchero sauce

$8.99

Cheese Enchilada

Corn tortilla stuffed with jack cheese, onions and black olives, covered with our signature red enchilada sauce. [Substitute Verde Sauce (GF)]

$7.99

Flautas con Guacamole

Two small, rolled corn tortillas, stuffed with your choice of chicken or beef, served with Chon's guacamole on top. (GF)

$11.99

Baja Taco

Choice of beer battered cod or sauteed shrimp, topped with pickled red onions, salsa fresca with avocado, and shredded green cabbage with a side of chipotle sauce. [Shrimp Option (GF)

$10.99

Monday - Baja Burrito

Your choice of battered cod or grilled shrimp with cabbage, cheese, rice, pico de gallo and baja sauce.

$19.99

Tuesday - All You Can Eat Tacos

Start with our #4 combination plate. Tacos will be refilled 2 at a time until you've had all you can eat. Mix and Match Protein. (Non-shareable, dine in only.)(GF)

$25.99

Wedneday - Garlic Shrimp Fajitas

A medley of shrimp and fajita vegetables sauteed with garlic and served alongside rice and beans. (GF)

$20.99

Thursday - Chicken Mole Enchilada

A Chicken enchilada coated with our signature mole sauce and served alongside rice and beans.

$16.99

Friday - Huachinango a la Alicia

Manuel's take on a classic Veracruz recipe; local fresh red snapper topped with a cream sauce, served over a bed of rice. Starter salad and ice cream dessert included. (Available all day. A limited amount of these dishes are prepared and sell out quickly. Please call if you wish to reserve a special.)

$31.99

Saturday - Mar y Tierra

Our version of "Surf & Turf" with our signature marinated skirt steak and 3 bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with jack cheese, served with beans and rice and a side of our creamy Mexican vinaigrette. Starter salad and ice cream dessert included. (Limited amounts available)

$31.99

Sunday - Tacos al Pastor

Three tacos filled with marinated pork and grilled pineapples. Topped with cilantro and onions. (GF)

$18.99

Daily Specialties

Children's Menu

Bean & Cheese Burrito With Rice

$6.99

Cheese Quesadilla With Rice

$6.99

Rice & Beans With Tortillas

$6.99

Beef & Cheese Taco With Rice

$6.99

Cheese Enchilada with Rice

$6.99

Rice

$9.99

Beans

$9.99

Black Beans

$9.99

Pico de Gallo Salsa

$6.99

Sour Cream

$3.99

Sliced Jalapeno

$2.99

Fried Jalapeno

$2.99

Sliced Avocado

Market Price

Flour Tortillas

$2.99

Corn Tortillas

$2.49

Sides

Desserts

Flan

Mexican classic Flan; smooth creamy baked custard in a light golden caramel sauce, served with whipped cream

$7.99

Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Rich chocolate ice cream with roasted almonds, chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon

$5.99

Mango Sorbet

$5.99

Chef Asencion's Fried Ice Cream

Crispy, creamy, fried vanilla ice cream served in a golden crisp tortilla with whipped cream and a sweet honey glaze

$8.99

Chocolate Mousse

An original family recipe

$6.99

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

$5.99

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Fanta, Lemonade, Barq's Root Beer, Mr. Pibb

(Free Refills)

$3.50

Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea

$3.99

Strawberry, Apricot, or Mango Lemonade

$4.99

Milk

$2.99

Jarritos Bottled Soda

Mandarin, Tamarind, Lemon-Lime, Fruit Punch, Pineapple, or Mango

$3.25

Beverages