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Javier's Cantina & Grill
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Irvine Center, Irvine
This place is famous for their Mexican food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Steak picado was so delicious"(3 Tips)
"La Tablita was amazing!"(3 Tips)
"Great service, great margarita, great ceviche.. GREAT service!"(27 Tips)
"Really enjoyed enchilada, chile relleno and taco combonation plate."(12 Tips)
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- Martin D. CiaoAugust 21, 2014La Tablita was amazing! Says it's for two, but the amount of meat could easily feed 3-4 people. Ask for the complimentary salsa that came with the chips. The best hot sauce to go with your tacos! Yum!
Tiffany LibmanJuly 27, 2014Seating outside is best, especially during the summer time. Reservations are key, especially for a Saturday evening (it gets very busy). Margaritas are a must, and for apps: queso and guac!Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Eugene KovshilovskyOctober 18, 2013Great place and food is great. People rave about the lobster enchilada, i would go 4 other food as the ingredients overpower the lobster and although still good, doesn't feel like it's worth the money
La Tablita is my favorite meal to split with someone else. Add a pitcher of margartia and you've got a perfect meal! Just don't fill up on the chips and salsa!
SAugust 4, 2018The filet antigo is the greatest, softest most loving piece of meat you would ever try.
Rebecca WApril 17, 2014The food here is amazing. They don't have happy hour, but as the host said, "We're always happy here!" It's a bit expensive, but delicious and I think we'll worth it.
KlymApril 26, 2019Default margarita and tres lèche cake is amazing! Can get crowded on weekends and Friday night.
HughleyJanuary 13, 2019The Carne Asada Enchiladas were awesome. Special thanks for accommodating the request.
J PAugust 17, 2013Talk to Omar he's the best host n the all of South OC. Gracias mi amigos I have never had a bad meal or service in 20+ years w/ this resturant!
Kristen AdamNovember 24, 2014The refried beans... crazy good. Shredded beef tacos are delicious too. Just be warned, any time after 6pm, the wait is obnoxiously long.
You really can't go wrong with anything here. My personal fave is the steak picado tacos. Muy bueno.
Jordan WongAugust 10, 2018Bring a flashlight or ask for one if you want to read the menu. It can be a little dark at certain tables.
Amazing food, serving staff and ambience. Just don’t look at the prices 😂
Ninette RojiNovember 16, 2015Order the real Mexican salsa, borracha o molcajeteada. Carnitas and Cabo blue are great!
Filbert WApril 15, 2016Got the Mole chicken. Spicy, sweet, and tasty. But flour tortillas were dried on edges by time I got them.
ReneeJanuary 27, 2012Order the La Tabilta... Make your own tacos! It's enough for 2 people, amazingly good and for only $36 it's the best deal you can get here.
orangecounty.comFebruary 21, 2012They make a good "skinny" margarita. Their regular margarita was named fan favorite in The Register's 2011 Best of OC Margarita Category. Read more
Kenneth ChalbergOctober 8, 2015Ceviche here is amazing and the enchiladas Moriscos is worth the price
Cindy CruzOctober 11, 2012Excellent Carne Asada and it comes with Black Beans, Guacamole y Aji relleno de queso #elfinal
North County Law GroupNovember 16, 2013Best vegetarian tacos I've ever had. Huitlacoche and squash blossoms.
NmApril 5, 2016Great decoration and service .. Nice outdoor seating .. Romantic at night .. Pricey .. Food was quite overrated .. Nothing special
Spencer MartinMay 18, 2010Good food. Good Environment. A lot of food for a little pricey meal but worth it! Try the Carnitas and the Steak picado! Very good
Joanne BaeFebruary 7, 2017WTF? It's a no-stroller restaurant? In the Spectrum? You'll allow it in the back office since it's raining? So if it wasn't, I would have to Park it outside?
Andriana (Gluttony Is The New Black)May 18, 2011Great guacamole and Lobster Enchiladas. So suburbia, but fun w/a group and pitchers of margaritas
Clarke BaldwinJune 12, 2017Food was incredibly salty. Couldn't eat any of the Enchilada Taco plate. Waiter asked me if I wanted something else, declined and they didn't charge me for my meal. People I was with enjoyed it.
Get a table in the bar or outdoors near the bar, first come first serve. Never had to wait for a table.
Kathy SOctober 3, 2011Great place for margaritas and mexican food - the carnitas is fun to share and good.
Call ahead and make a reservation, fills up quick for lunch
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Javier's Cantina & Grill
45 Fortune Dr Ste 400 (at Irvine Spectrum Center)
Irvine, CA 92618-2925
United States
Irvine, CA 92618-2925
United States
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(949) 872-2101
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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