I don't like they charge you for habenero hit sauce. Food is very Americanized not really like eating Mexican food. Overpriced for what you get. read more

Police? Are you serious? This happened in DTLA - over my actual leftovers that I already paid over $300 for? Get out of here. They kindly held our food while we visited the Grammy Museum for Mother's Day. When we returned to pick the food up they threatened to call the police to have me removed from the premises. I'm completely baffled. Did you think I was a homeless person? Finally, the original server confirmed that both he and the previous manager agreed to hold our leftovers. But then that manager left, and the server then tells me he risked his job over it? Appalling. I'm sorry, but that's insane. read more

I've heard good things about Javier's so I went to try it out with my gf since she said the mole enchiladas were the best. Honestly, super disappointing.. For $48 bucks this was not worth it. In addition having to pay for rice and beans separately as add ons and having them taste bad was not what I was expecting for the price. I basically felt like I ate chips and salsa for that price which included my gf tab. Never coming back again.. I do say, that the service was really good! The person serving water made sure my cup was never half empty. read more

Javier’s - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great Ambiance and Energy , Good Service too but the food and drinks aren't the best , I prefer Kalaveras over Javier's

We went on the day of the opening. The design is not anything I have seen in any of the Javier's it's breathtaking. The service was top noch as always. The food was delicious and the drinks strong and really. The taquitos is must have especially the chicken. There mole is really good as well. You just can't go wrong with any of the food here. read more

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Last night, I had the pleasure of dining at Javier's DTLA. Every detail of this restaurant is thoughtfully designed to offer guests the best possible experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Special thanks to Giovani (busser), who was incredibly friendly throughout the evening and made our experience even more enjoyable. And to Juan, the manager, who was attentive and welcoming at all times. I'll definitely be coming back and bringing friends to discover this amazing restaurant. read more

The atmosphere was fantastic--warm, welcoming, and beautifully set up. Service was top-notch as well; our waitress was exceptionally attentive to our group's needs and made us feel valued throughout the evening. Both ambiance and service easily deserve a 10/10. Food: While the appetizers were delicious and started the meal on a high note, the main dishes fell short. We tried a range of entrées--including birria, pasta, shrimp tacos, and filet mignon--but unfortunately, most lacked the depth of flavor we expected. With some refinement to seasoning and preparation, the food could rise to the level of the excellent service and ambiance. read more

I have to say with all honesty.. The one star goes to the decor and ambience. However the missing stars goes to the unprofessionalism of the certain staff and the food ‍.. the seafood was spoiled, the staff menait. My waiter was to abrupt and aggressive and called me bro, when I sent food back he looked annoyed and closed his folder pretty hard and walked away. Not sure if the hiring process but the customer service is lacking . Food was beyond disappointing, minus the chips and salsa. Second time being here and I'm soo disappointed read more

Food was delicious, I had the short ribs which melted in my mouth. I can still taste them! The restaurant itself is an oasis! You are transferred to a beautiful, array of plants scenery. And if you're seated in Tere's section, count your blessings! Every recommendation she gave us from appetizers, entree, cocktails to desert were right on point! read more

Went there on a Saturday afternoon shortly after opening. Sadly they were still prepping and setting up the bar so it took like 25 minutes just to order drinks. The food however was delicious. I prefer the century city location over this one. read more

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First off... congratulations to the chef. The food was very, very good. And the venue was pretty epic. As im sure everyone knows... no trip to Javier's is complete without a trip to the instagram worthy bathrooms. LOL. The decor and architecture was really something special. It really felt like a destination restaurant... There was nothing cookie cutter about it. Where I was very, very disappointed was in the service. While the waiter himself was OK... there were a few things that really make our experience very, very disappointing. When we arrived, they sat us next to what seemed to be a bachelorette party. There were 7 at the table and they were SOOOO LOUD... like so loud we couldnt even hear out selves talk when yelling across our own table. It was sooo awkward we were literally staring at each other shaking our heads and laughing at the very disappointing situation. And we were not alone. There were 3 others tables in our area and we were had eye contact with each each other in agreement of the disappointing experience. The restaurant had a series of alcoves with a curved ceiling which only added to the volume. When we were walked to our table there literally were like 15 other empty tables of the exact configuration we could have been seated at, but we were sat right next to the loud table. Im not sure if Im sounding too much like a Karen or not but the experience was soo disappointing for our special meal. I wonder if any of these suggestions might have left a better impression when leaving. 1) put the party in the main area without the overhead alcove to minimize volume 2) have the maitre d come an apologize and offer to reseat us 3) have the maitre d consider offering us a round of drinks or free dessert Some acknowledgement would have been nice. I know running a kitchen is very difficult... but when they served us... 5 of us got our meal right away and it took about 5 more minutes for the remaining 2 more meals to come. The 5 all waited for the remaining meals to arrive. Maybe 5 minutes is not out of the ordinary, but our food was definitely getting cold. I kinda felt at this caliber of restaurant the food could have been timed better, or held to be brought out all at once. And then after the meal, there are just a few more things that really kept my head shaking. I had ordered the carnitas which was very good, but I did not finish my meal. The waiter packaged it up for me but when i got home I realized the only packaged the meat itself. He did not package my pinto beans or my quacamole... after the terrible dining experience... it was really almost laughable. I understand many of the negative experiences we had might have been isolated experiences, but they were our experiences none the less. Yet still... food - EXCELLENT! read more

The food and drinks were excellent and the staff is very attentive and professional highly recommend this place read more

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Went to a Laker Celtic game . Service was slow. Waitress said they underestimated how busy it was going to be. The food was good but with the high prices they should really staff the restaurant especially when it's a game day. read more

Made a reservation on Open Table for 6:30pm. We arrived on time and were told to wait in the lobby while they got a table for us. At 6:50pm we still were sat. I asked the hostess what was going on and she said they didn't have a table for us! We were finally sat at 7pm. It took 10 minutes for our server to come to the table, 20 minutes to get drinks, and 60 minutes for our food to arrive. The food was cold. We told a manager what was going on and he didn't offer any help. The server apologized and said that it was her fault. She stated, "this is all my fault. I was overwhelmed and should have asked for help." She then presented us with the full bill and the manager never returned. Neither will we. So disappointed. read more

Came for my Birthday Lunch and enjoyed the delicious fajitas, guava mocktail, chips and salsa. Teresa was our server and she was so nice and made our first time here memorable. We can't wait to come back. read more

This place is awesome , food is great and service is at 100% finally a Javiers in Downtown Los Angeles

The food was mediocre. I had a tomahawk pork chop, smallest thing i've ever seen for fifty eight dollars. the atmosphere was like a club , you couldn't talk to anybody.The music was so loud, even when I asked them to turn it down. It not a nightclubs Irs aa restaurant and you would like to be able to talk to those around you with screaming at each other Overpriced complete letdown. It was almost seven hundred and fifty dollar for of us to eat. That was 5 of us. 1 read more

Javier's DTLA is beautiful. Great vibe and good food. You step inside and you enter a new world. Javier's drinks are always on point. I have been here a few times and I enjoyed their trio enchiladas, their Javier's chopped salad and their taquitos. I'll never say no to a visit to Javier's and I'm happy they brought a location to DTLA. read more

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Drinks and vibes are awesome! but the food lacks of taste, been there twice tried different plates and I always end up disappointed we tried the aguachiles el Rey and were EXTREMELY HOT and very acidic in lemon, tried the shredded beef taquitos and had no flavor on the meat, I don't mind paying for over priced food but give me authentic Mexican taste! Btw lovely place read more

I love love love Javier's. If you're going for a date night or to be completely honest any matter at all this is where you want to be. With that being said this spot no matter what location you go to (LA or OC) is just so aesthetic make sure you get plenty of photos hahaha. Oh and don't forget to order the seafood enchilada trio literally my absolute favorite dish there. read more

They are extremely slow. We sat there Almost 30 minutes waiting to place our order. Sat another 20 minutes waiting in the check read more

I love Javier's and have been going since their first restaurant in Laguna Beach. I went to this location in DTLA with my girlfriends and the atmosphere was so lively. The restaurant itself has beautiful decor. The service and food never disappoints and the drinks are A+++++ read more

Ambiance was beautiful. Felt like being transported to a tropical destination. Service was great. Teresa was our server and was so kind and accommodating as we were with young children. The hibiscus margarita was to die for and food was great! Will definitely return. read more

First and last time. We had a reservation for 9pm, as I make this review it is now 9:29pm. We were told our tables are being prepared. Please tell me what the point of making a reservation if you're not going to be prepared for the party? 14 people party waiting outside. Birthday party ruined. read more

First of all i want to say i really enjoyed the drink in the photo but It wasnt until i looked back at the photos and realized there was a literal fly inside my drink. The food is overpriced for what the servings/portions you get. service was okay i think the busser was more attending than the actual server. read more

Javier’s - fly in food - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food and the service was excellent! The ambience was good for a date nite with good music. We had a private room for a party. Everything we ordered was delicious. I ordered the Branzino and it was cooked to perfection. The short ribs cooked two different ways were both delicious. The shrimp ceviche was the best I've had at a restaurant. The only downside is parking. It was $35 for self parking and $45 for Valet. read more

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Javier's never disappoints, I called the day prior to book a reservation for dinner on a Saturday night and booked with ease. When it came to my reservation, they sat us down right away service was amazing all throughout our time. Food & drinks were great as we got La Tablita and Piña margaritas and they were great overall. The energy and atmosphere is great for a date night and if you care about aesthetics this is perfect . read more

This is a late review from Mother's Day weekend but have to make sure it's out there. Took my mom and grandma to Javier's in DTLA area. Our server Aaron ( from Michoacán ) was the best! He was very outgoing, attentive, knew his stuff and told you the truth about what's good or not. The food was amazing. Everything we ordered was sooooo good. My mom and grandma can be picky eaters but they did not complain at all and I'm glad. You guys are lucky to have a server who has great spirits and attitude during peak holidays like Mother's Day! Great location and ambiance. read more

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Teresa was a great server! I will be back just for her! Food was delicious. Also try the espresso martini, it's good.

We had an incredible experience here for our weekly date night. Our server Oscar S. was super helpful and recommended me one of the best mezcal mixed drinks I've ever had. The food was top notch, and the dessert was incredible. We tried 6 different drinks, and each one was absolutely immaculate. Great bar and great service! read more

Javier’s - Guyaba cheesecake - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had dinner at Javier's this past Tuesday, I had one of the best experiences in a while. At first, I was lucky enough to be taken care of by Sebastian. Honestly, he made the whole experience unforgettable. From the moment he greeted us, he was attentive, friendly, and incredibly professional. He recommended the camarones a la diabla, and they were absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice. This server anticipated everything we needed without us even asking and made us feel truly welcome. Javier's is always a great spot, good food and service, even the vibe is outstanding. So, If you come here, I highly recommend asking for him, you won't regret it! P.S. The cocktails are a hit! read more

Food was great, our waitress was super nice and informative. The restaurant is beautiful and we were seated right away (we had reservations). read more

Javier’s - Espresso martini - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was pretty amazing, but didn't have the best experience with the service. I had reserved a table for 2 at the location at 11am. Showed up about 15 minutes early, I was told by the staff to please wait outside. 2 minutes later, a lady walks in the restaurant as a customer and is immediately seated. I glared at the staff who immediately looked away and came back 5 minutes later to tell me and my party to please come have a seat. The initial experience set the tone for it all. I don't believe it's right to have preferences on clientele. The restaurant was a bit dark and dingy for my taste. But the birria was delicious. read more

Not a good experience for a birthday. Made the reservation a month in advance for eight people. They won't sear us until the whole table was there even though our table was "ready." The hostess was not kind to us upon arrival. Our food took forever to come out, and the server forgot to put food in. We had to remind him multiple times. Their cups had cracks in them, sat us in the corner, and changed servers 2 times. After the website saying they would split checks they won't. And the dessert for birthdays is very lame. I would not recommend here unless you like paying hundreds of dollars for terrible (and long) service. Please do better. You are representing Mexican culture and Los Angeles in the worst way. It makes me sad. read more

We are season ticket holders for the Kings and came here for dinner before the game. We love Javier's but have never been to this location and are picky about service and food quality. I will say this is the best location we've been to yet from San Diego, New Port, and Century City. Lamar was our waiter and he was AMAZING. Honestly very attentive and paid attention to every little detail on our table. Was a great experience!! Estelle took over after Lamar unfortunately had to go and she was amazing too!!! Will definitely be back to this location. read more

Went to Javier's and was really disappointed. The food was bland and not worth the price, the service felt rushed and inattentive, and the whole atmosphere just wasn't welcoming. Honestly, there are much better spots to spend your time and money--try somewhere else. read more

Javier's definitely deserves a glowing review! From the moment we walked in, Gonzalo, the manager, was a standout. He greeted us with genuine warmth and made sure we felt comfortable right away. He found us a fantastic table and his positive energy really set the tone for the evening. The service throughout the night was top-notch, attentive without being intrusive, and every detail was handled with care. Honestly, we need more managers like Gonzalo everywhere. Highly recommend giving them a visit!" we need more people like him. Thank you. read more

Everything is perfect, valet can have a delay but overall it's a good place to have dinner or drinks.

The management hovering over the staff made it very uncomfortable. But I guess when 75$ for ceviche is an appetizer it's a given. I wish Oscar would have backed off a bit. The server was doing just fine.... He Haunts tables often. read more

I've given Javier's five stars in the past because I genuinely love the food and usually have a great experience here. Unfortunately, our visit on New Year's Eve was disappointing. We were seated in a very dark corner where it was difficult to see our food and drinks. We mentioned this to the staff and were told we could move once another table was cleaned, but shortly after, that table was given to another party. I understand it was a busy night, but a bit more acknowledgment or communication would have gone a long way. We didn't receive an apology, and an automatic 18% gratuity was added for a table of two, which didn't feel aligned with the level of service we received. I'll likely still return because I enjoy the restaurant, but this experience didn't meet the standard I've come to expect. read more