Javier's

I had to take the time to give this restaurant the praise it deserves. Took my husband here for his 29th birthday & the service, the food, and the atmosphere was top tier! If you get Eric as your waiter, you’re getting A+ quality service! Honestly, the whole staff was outstanding. The food was delicious & the atmosphere was beyond beautiful - it was very intimate. For an hour it felt like we were on vacation. This was our first time at Javier’s & we definitely plan to return in the near future. Thank you for an amazing experience!

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining with Javier’s Mexican Restaurant located in Irvine CA at Spectrum Center. Our server, Liliana, was very kind, professional, informative and efficient about her work. We were made to feel welcome and were treated like a “king and queen” with first-class service by the entire wait-staff and the Concierge; who seated us immediately even though they were packed to the brim on a Wednesday night (between 8 and 9 PM). We both appreciate the finer things in life, which includes fine-dining; and we’ve frequented some of the best restaurants around the US during our cross-country adventures and travels. Even based on our very discerning tastes, we consider Javier’s to have the finest Mexican food and menu selections we have ever experienced! The Designer of this establishment did a phenomenal job with the aesthetics, floor plan, flow and circulation — which included lots of detailed architectural features throughout the entire restaurant and bar areas. This restaurant is open-air; and the entire perimeter is surrounded by lush plant-life, torches and fireplaces that combine Mexican hacienda and nautical themes that have been done to perfection! Lots of white stucco walls mixed with rich woods and softly burning candles everywhere. The ceiling itself is a work of art comprised of white ship-rope and off-white branch thatching. As busy as they were this evening, the food came quickly, along with the best Margaritas ever (order the Javier which includes Grand Marnier and a salt-rimmed glass). We were celebrating a couple of special occasions, together, and the ambiance couldn’t have been better. Great energy coming from the entire staff and customers alike. Their food portions are HUGE — and the food is gourmet-quality that is served hot and as fresh as could be. We ordered Chicken Taquitos for an appetizer and two separate combination entrees with Classic Cheese Hot Chile Relleno, Chicken Enchiladas and Shredded Beef Tacos, which were all delectable! If you are looking for the best place to celebrate your special occasion, or are just looking for the finest in Mexican cuisine, look no further. We highly recommend Javier’s to those who are only looking for the finest dining experience. Including our tip, appetizer, entrees and two rounds of cocktails, we outlaid $250.00, and it was worth every penny! We simply cannot wait to return for more of the wonderful food variety and top-notch service being offered daily. 😊

The ambience is superbly elegant. Service is outstanding. We were seated quickly. Our waiter Octavio was amazing. He made some recommendations and was extremely pleasant and friendly. Their chips and salsa were very fresh and good. Our food order came out quick and accurate. It looked great but sadly it lacked flavor. For the price, I expected much more. It was a bit of a let down. The desert was good, but again, it was overpriced and wasn't anything special. I know it's not authentic Mexican food. Maybe best for happy hour or for drinks at the bar. Javier's is great if you're looking for an aesthetically pleasing restaurant with nice ambiance and outstanding service but the food was meh at best... Especially when it's as bit on the pricy side.

Javier's is a Mexican restaurant located at the Irvine Spectrum Center. They offer upscale Mexican cuisine and provide a stylish dining experience. The restaurant includes a variety of traditional Mexican dishes and a wide selection of tequilas. The restaurant has a great ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is great for family meetups or romantic dinners. We always prefer the patio seating.

Great food besides the chips. Really liked the beef taquitos the Chicken not for me. My wife liked it though. The green salsa is better than the red even though the red is good too. My plate with the Chile relleno and enchilada was very good. Rice needs more flavor. The quesadillas in the starter platter were really good their cheese and shrimp is a good combo. Empanadas on the player were good too. Sopes could’ve used some lemon or something in not sure what it’s missing. The bottle of wine we got was pretty strong so if you don’t like hard to drink wine not for you. I liked it though my type. NOW for the desserts, the tres leches was to die for. The flan was good. Now ladies I know you want fried ice cream but I’m telling you it’s not here. Couldn’t really eat it. Ice cream hard as a rock if that’s how y’all like it idk. Our WAITER. Was really good always coming around checking on us other guys passing by refilling our water. Being super attentive great experience