The Grilled Steak Combo is pretty fantastic. Tender beef, fresh salad, light fluffy rice. Pretty…read morebalanced meal for lunch or dinner.

If I could give this place negative 5 stars I would. Food…read morewas horrible and the most grease I've ever experienced soaking into the rest of the food making it so hard to eat causing sickness and vomiting. Then to top it off we come in nicely and show them the issue and was treated very rudely by the male owner after they start talking smack in their language which cool do you but, here's the kicker! I drove home and got the horrible food from the day prior as told to do so because he doesn't believe me and then we tell him and show up with the food and threatens to call the police. Do not recommend was terrible. I'm not just saying that they were very rude over a $20 refund for food that was obviously bad. Customer service -negative 10 Food. 0 Horrible horrible horrible Try again do better. Doesn't matter if you've been open a long time you'll lose business so fast when you're rude and dont make good food. That's business don't get so mad cause you're upset. Be a better person and learn some things :)

Been going to the UWS location for years but I was in the area needing to kill time so decided to…read morestop in for Happy Hour. Sitting at the bar, it was only me one other patron and the bartender (with the host nearby). Had a great time talking, it was a slow day so we all really had a great time. I went with the white queso ($8) from the HH menu and then tried the fried cauliflower($9). They were good, breaded thickly with a great spicy sauce. All went great with a beer on tap, whatever was on HH that day.

About once a year I get an overwhelming craving for fajitas, and Javelina seems to be one of the…read morebest places in the city to find them. Conveniently located near Union Square/14th Street on the Lexington Avenue Line, Javelina is fairly easy to get to from Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan. The restaurant itself is downstairs from the street, but not quite a basement. There is a bar when you first enter on the left, and tables back to the kitchen. The space is usually quite loud, and it can be a bit cramped at times. Don't be surprised if you find yourself raising your voice a bit to keep up. Upon seating, you will (eventually) be offered chips and salsa, and someone will take your drink order. Things can take a bit of time here, especially at busy times, so do not expect the top tier of restaurant service by any stretch of the imagination. The menu features fajitas, and I cannot imagine ordering anything else. The queso is a lovely appetizer, though the trio feels a bit small for the price. If you order fajitas, you will notice another shortcoming of this restaurant, the tables can feel a bit cramped. This is something that comes with the territory in Manhattan dining but do not feel surprised if you end up having to rearrange things on your table to accommodate a delicious platter of sizzling fajitas. The fajitas themselves are fine, and probably the most consistent I've found here in the city. I would not be surprised if there were better places for fajitas elsewhere but in my research this seemed like the best option. Requests have been missed before in my experience (I recall ordering a certain salsa that never came) and because the waiters seem a bit overwhelmed, it hard to address it before you'd want to eat. Overall, this place will scratch the itch for fajitas, but the service is lacking. I'll probably find myself wanting fajitas again in the future and return, but every time I visit I find myself just a little bit disappointed that a good restaurant is not great.

The food is decent for the price that you pay; I ordered delivery so I cannot say much about…read moreservice, but kudos for giving a lot of hot sauce w/order. I also cannot say much about the ambiance for the aforementioned reason - guess it's standard? FYI: Restaurant uses own deliveryperson.

Each bite offered something worth noticing and savoring. The happy faces of workers make dining…read moremore enjoyable. The quality of assistance is complete. Satisfying dishes at everyday prices. Getting seated promptly becomes impossible during busy periods.

Worst food ever, I had the steak tacos inedible, beef lo mein I threw it out wasted moneyread more

The food here makes me happy. Staff work efficiently with proper etiquette. Didi wasn't what the…read moreinternet promised. They used uncommon ingredients and served without waiting. I'll return to taste more menu items.

Very good especially for the price. This is my go to bc it's close, also love plaza ortega if I'm…read morespending a little extra

Better than most Mexican restaurants I've had in Boston or in the east coast in general but pretty…read moresubpar in comparison to west coast tacos and burritos

Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

A couple times a month, I meet some friends for a few pints at a nearby bar. We used to hit up the…read moretaco truck across the street when we got hungry, but unfortunately it disappeared a few months back. We've been testing out food options in the surrounding area, and Nacho Macho has emerged as my favorite (for convenience, speed, flavor, and affordability). Now, the space isn't much to speak of. It's narrow, with only a couple places to sit. But the dudes who work there are efficient, nice, and can put together an order of food for 6+ dudes in about 15 minutes (double-check they gave you some salsa and utensils if you need them though). I've tried a couple of the options, but the al pastor burrito, with a few things added (guac, sour cream, jalapenos, etc.) is a gutbomb of deliciousness that I am never sad about eating. You do you, but I'm getting another one in a couple days.

Big portions and delicious Mexican food. I love their tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, and…read moreespecially their Super Nacho Macho. Great food, great location, and excellent service.

Came here to celebrate a friend's new job promotion. We came for happy hour and didn't leave until…read morewell into the night. A time was definitely had. We drank passion fruit margaritas all night and they were super delicious. We also ordered elote, loaded fries and loaded nachos with chicken. Nice local business with kind employees. Service was also good and super fast considering there weren't a lot of wait staff. The bathroom facilities were also well kept and clean.

What a nice little gem on smith street for some tasty Mexican food. The service here was great…read more Bartender and waitress were super friends and the food came out sizzling good. They had twilight zone playing on their flat screens above the bar which was a nice touch and the place had a very nice homy vibe to it. We had the tasty sizzling fajita plus the steak and shrimp combo that was tasty. I'd highly recommend this place for nice laid back Mexican night if your around this neighborhood.

We came here with the entire family for brunch. With the bottomless brunch you had a choice of an…read moreappetizer and an entree. The portion size was plentiful and worth every penny. Our Steak and eggs were really good, the steak was very tender and nicely seasoned. The flavored mimosas and sangria were pretty good and not watered down. We tried the hookah and it was pretty good. The DJ was jamming, the food, drinks and hookah were flowing we were having a great time. The decor was very relaxing. I would definitely come back again.

- fun weekend parties - festive environment…read more- lots of action going on - lots of latin american music - hookah available - wait staff is efficient - food is alright - very loud - accommodates large parties if you tell them in advance

I've been here twice, once for brunch, another time for dinner. Got the breakfast burrito…read moreoriginally and it was a while ago so I can't speak to it super well but it was good enough for me to come back. The second time, we started off with a Cactus salad which feels like an underrated dish. It was a heaping pile of sauteed cactus and chopped jalapenos over what most would consider a generic salad. But you know what, I enjoyed that touch for the texture . The cactus itself was packed with flavor with nice heat from the jalapenos. For my entree was the chicken fried chicken, a chicken breast cutlet smothered in gravy. This cutlet is what got me to write a review. They basically nailed it with the interior super juicy. It comes with two sides. Aromatic rice and beans and collard greens that accentuated the floral notes of the greens. This may have been a 4 star review but the price to quality ratio and friendly staff is what inspired me to bump it up. Will put this place in my regular rotation.

Absolutely the most average Tex-Mex food ever. Nice people, decent service, but aggressively…read moreaverage.