Irvine Location
Irvine Location - Dining
Empanadas de Camaron
Irvine Location - Dining Room
Irvine Location Private Room
Outdoor Patio
Fried Ice Cream
Javier's Irvine Spectrum Patio view
Javier's Tree of Life
Javier's Irvine Spectrum Entrance
Ceviche de Pescado
Beautiful Bar View
Enchilada & Taco
Margarita Tamarindo - yum
Gorgeous Entryway
Javier's bar area
Javier's indoor area
Enchiladas Suizas
Enchilada , Tamal & Taco
Chips and Salsa
Pina Margherita
Chips and Salsa
Seating area
Grace K.
Feb 25, 2025
It's been a while since I've been to the Javier's in the Irvine spectrum but this lunch visit did not disappoint!!The weather was beautiful, the restaurant was quiet (given it was 2pm on a weekday), we were sat in the bar patio area and when they raised the blinds it was game over. Ambiance was immaculate!Food, great as always. Drinks, great as always. Service, great as always.If you're someone who enjoys good food and atmosphere but can't stand loud crowded spaces, go during lunch. Going during dinner is a whole other ball game... not for me personally. It'll be packed, lots of young kids coming to this location, dim lit, and a bit chaotic for my taste. We ordered margs, guac, fajitas, and fish ceviche. All of it was so delicious. And you really can't beat their house chips and salsa which comes complimentary.If you haven't already, definitely give this Javier's a visit. Don't worry about being overly dressed up as it's a much more casual vibe than the Newport location!
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Natalie Y.
Feb 22, 2025
My first time coming to Javier's! I was really excited to try because I've always walked past this place at the Spectrum and admired how gorgeous the place seemed~ and now having been inside, it's even more beautiful than I imagined! Love the greenery forest-y vibes We went to celebrate my brother's birthday but I don't think they give out free dessert :( but either way, the food we ordered was so delicious -- it made up for it! I ordered the La Tablita to share with my sister and a plate of ahi ceviche for the table. The La Tablita was my favorite thing all night. I loved the steak and making my own little burrito/taco with all the various sides on my tortilla. I should have ordered extra tortilla because it was just THAT good. I will definitely come back to order this again. I would get double steak next time too. Nothing was wrong with the carnitas but the steak just blew me away. My mouth is watering just talking about it!!! Service was pretty good. Our waiter checked up on us many times. I did feel like he was very thorough in explaining the things we were ordering but it kind of made me feel like he thought it was my first time eating Mexican food lol
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Cindy S.
Feb 19, 2025
Taste wise, this place is good, however their preparations of seafood is terrible. I ordered the cabo azul and I found so many pieces of lobster shell in my food, every single bite I had to pick something out. When I told the server my issue, they were like oh you're just eating seafood. Yea I know, but why is there so many shell pieces in my food? That is clearly an error by the kitchen, no one wants to be biting into shell when the preparation looks like the seafood has been deshelled. They offered to replace the meal or offer dessert which was nice, but I did not appreciate the snarky comment that it was a seafood dish and that's why I found so many shell pieces in my food.
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Krystle A.
Feb 11, 2025
I do think this place is good, it's located in Irvine spectrum. The food is good but for the price it just seems too much. The drinks were also well made and strong, but again too pricey. We got the three enchiladas that has a lobster one, shrimp one and I forgot the third enchilada. But it was really good! Their chips and salsa you get for free is good too. It's kinda spicy I will say but a good spicy. The drinks I liked are the martinis, they are strong. The service was good, efficient, friendly and fast. The ambiance is nice too, it looks cute for photos and looks like a fancy setting.
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Rick C.
Feb 24, 2025
Visited on a sat night no reservation just tries our luck and it was an hour n a half wait and we waited just about that finally sat and service was fast got our drinks had the Jalepeno margarita which lived up to its name nice n spicy had an appetizer queso fundido which was really good and then I ordered the bone in ribeye which was really good and my girl got the sirloin with the shrimp enchilada she said it was rellay food and her steak was more tender than my ribeye but over all this place is good alittle over priced for Mexican food but the ambience is nice and it's almost like a fashion show when you go in there which I'm not complaining the eye candy is a plus
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Stephany M.
Feb 18, 2025
We usually come here to celebrate and we order "The Tablita." We usually order the steak and chicken (you get 2 choices of protein) and it comes with queso fresco, guacamole, refried beans, rice, pico de gallo and jalapeños. The rice is a little bland for my taste but the beans and the guacamole are to die for. This time around we got a queso fundido 8/10. Had to many mushrooms for my liking and the guacamole 10/10. My husband ordered a Cadillac margarita and I've had those before. It's delicious. 9/10They always serve chips and salsa and I love them! The chips are always fresh! The salsa actually has a little kick to it. Not like other places it just tasting like tomato. Service was great. We were constantly getting water refills. I really appreciate that. I drink a ton of water. Friendly staffThe place was very clean. Towards mid morning tho the heaters made the place very hot. So recommend wearing a light sweater or something removable if too hot.
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Yulissa C.
Jan 22, 2025
This is a delicious, slightly more upscale Mexican restaurant. I enjoy coming here mainly for the ambiance and atmosphere--it's a gorgeous spot to share with good company. Their food is quite good, too. It's on the pricier side, but I've tried many dishes, and my go-to is always the steak fajitas. The fajitas themselves are some of the best I've ever had, served with a side of beans, rice, and fresh tortillas. It's a fantastic choice if you're looking for a satisfying meal.The margaritas here are a little stronger than usual, which I don't mind considering their price! My favorite is the Guayava Margarita--it has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This place is also great for a casual lunch; I sometimes stop by during the week for a margarita, chips with guacamole, and a salad. It's always an enjoyable experience!
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Lydia V.
Jan 23, 2025
So I've only popped into Javier's... And it was OK. For how pricey and upscale the food is, it did not meet my expectations. I'm sure they're known for their seafood and drinks, which I did not order.So what is the verdict?Chips and salsa - delicious. The salsa was spicy and had all the right flavors. The chips were warm, which made them extra yummy.Chicken mole - this dish only comes with beans, which were OK and did not have any flavor except for cheese. I ordered a side of Mexican rice and it was dry and a bit flavorless. We ordered a side of guacamole, which was very tasty but also cost $18. I didn't understand the hype. My daughter ordered the fish tacos and they were delicious! The staff and service was very good, the staff was very professional, and the place looks nice, upscale and elegant. It was very clean and the bathrooms were modern and clean as well. Not sure if I would go back, but if somebody invited me to try drinks and other things I might. Enjoy!
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Jessica R.
Mar 2, 2025
Food didn't give me the wow factor considering the pricing. Service was not the greatest and they were not busy. Didn't refill waters and we had to keep looking for the waiter. Ambiance is nice and maybe thats why people may go. The decor and music is better than food and service.
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Donna B.
Dec 18, 2024
Went to a Christmas party and we were a party of 14. We were seated in a semi private room toward the side of restaurant. The wait staff was amazing and did not skip a beat. Drinks, Appetizers and main course came out quickly and without error. This was my first time at the Spectrum so I parked in a paid lot across from restaurant. There is free parking behind on the other side of restaurants.
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