Javier's Cantina & Grill

Javier's Cantina & Grill is a mexican restaurant Irvine Center Irvine located in United States.

9 / 10
323
ratings
  • Phone

    (949) 872-2101

  • Website

    javiers-cantina.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

45 Fortune Dr Ste 400 (at Irvine Spectrum Center) Irvine , CA 92618-2925 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 100


Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas good for dates la tablita happy hour good for groups trendy spicy food tequila healthy food great value chile rellenos bar people watching outdoor seating dinner quesadillas cake lunch meats
Martin D. Ciao

La 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 Libman

Seating 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 !

Eugene Kovshilovsky

Great 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

Aaron Ramsey

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 !

S

The filet antigo is the greatest, softest most loving piece of meat you would ever try.

Rebecca W

The 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.

Klym

Default margarita and tres lèche cake is amazing! Can get crowded on weekends and Friday night.

Hughley

The Carne Asada Enchiladas were awesome. Special thanks for accommodating the request.

J P

Talk 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 Adam

The refried beans ... crazy good. Shredded beef tacos are delicious too. Just be warned, any time after 6pm, the wait is obnoxiously long.

Tamara D

Loved it here. My vegetarian enchiladas were amazing!

D.

Lovely atmosphere, but I couldn't understand a word from their menu.

Captain

You really can't go wrong with anything here. My personal fave is the steak picado tacos . Muy bueno.

Joe Massaro

Amazing food, serving staff and ambience. Just don’t look at the prices ????

Moe Dexler

Chips and salsa is fabulous and it only gets better from there.

Jordan Wong

Bring a flashlight or ask for one if you want to read the menu. It can be a little dark at certain tables.

Ninette Roji

Order the real Mexican salsa , borracha o molcajeteada. Carnitas and Cabo blue are great!

Filbert W

Got the Mole chicken . Spicy , sweet, and tasty. But flour tortillas were dried on edges by time I got them.

Renee

Order 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.

K Z

Beautiful oven views . Go at sunset for a nice date night

orangecounty.com

They make a good "skinny" margarita . Their regular margarita was named fan favorite in The Register's 2011 Best of OC Margarita Category. Read more

Nataly Valo

They have the best ceviche , great food, great environment. Very trendy !

Kenneth Chalberg

Ceviche here is amazing and the enchiladas Moriscos is worth the price

Christina Yoshii

Mango margarita , ceviche and enchilada marisco !

Steve Robinson

Great service, great margarita , great ceviche .. GREAT service!

Cindy Cruz

Excellent Carne Asada and it comes with Black Beans , Guacamole y Aji relleno de queso #elfinal

S A

Don't miss Fillet Antigo ????????

North County Law Group

Best vegetarian tacos I've ever had. Huitlacoche and squash blossoms .

Nm

Great decoration and service .. Nice outdoor seating .. Romantic at night .. Pricey .. Food was quite overrated .. Nothing special

Keira White

The mole is delicious

Chris Szeles

Killer Food, get there before noon on Fridays if you want a seat!

Cyril Ffolkes

Get the 111 by 112 room with a Margarita and you can sit and people watch .

Spencer Martin

Good 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 Bae

WTF? 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?

Ida Tropiano

Great food - nice atmosphere - try Camarones con Rajas -yum!!!

Andriana (Gluttony Is The New Black)

Great guacamole and Lobster Enchiladas . So suburbia, but fun w/a group and pitchers of margaritas

Clarke Baldwin

Food 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.

Rj St Thomas

The Shredded beef Chimichanga is my personal favorite!

Barbara Smith

Their shrimp enchiladas are just excellent. Highly recommended!

Patty Sears

Get a table in the bar or outdoors near the bar , first come first serve. Never had to wait for a table.

Kathy S

Great place for margaritas and mexican food - the carnitas is fun to share and good.

Joey Bonales Castillo

The costilla. Oh my lord it's heavenly!

Boo ????

Try the Seafood Enchilada Trio- Shrimp , Lobster & Crab - #seafood

Lisa Peacock-Wass

Yummy with great staff and really nice decor

Casa Dragones

The ceviche de pescado pairs superbly with Casa Dragones!

Mznzn AK

Nachos and salads were so good!

Mike Castillo

Call ahead and make a reservation , fills up quick for lunch

Mark Lonier

La Tablita . Excellent deal for for 2.

Shell Fig

I love the seafood nachos , but my waistline doesn't!

Farbod Amir

Steak picado was so delicious

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