Visiting Racine with family for a long weekend and this was our first dinner stop. Fast seating on a busy Friday night, excellent service from Tony (a gem of a waiter who was all smiles!), and the food? Authentic goodness! Def hit them up the next time you find yourself in Racine! read more

Javier's Cuisine - Menu Cover - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

The food was great but the margaritas... ehh Last year my riding and I went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and I was trying to find it. The food was awesome, the margaritas were fantastic and served in mason jars. This name of this place sounded familiar to me so we came here. We went in thinking this was the place and was seated quickly. They served chips and a green salsa right away, my riding buddy thought that the salsa we had before was red. We ordered our usual margaritas anticipating a good cocktail. When the drinks came we were a little disappointed that they were not in a mason jar. We were very disappointed that the margaritas tasted like there was no tequila in them, it was like drinking mix. I finished mine fairly quickly and when the server brought the food We mentioned how the margaritas tasted like there was no alcohol in them. He explained that the margaritas are pre-made in batches, a margarita should always be made fresh from scratch in my opinion. I asked for another and also asked that there be alcohol in this one. He brought the second one and the flavor was much improved, it no longer tasted like just mix. My riding buddy ordered a second and her drink still tasted like mix only so I ordered a shot. The service was good, the ambiance was great but the margaritas a big let down. read more

Really good Mexican food in a cute atmosphere. This place is a little deceiving from the outside but we really enjoyed it! It was cute inside and festive. The complimentary chips and salsa were delicious! The menu items were fresh, well - prepared, and reasonably priced (especially given the current rise in food prices). The house strawberry margarita was really tasty as well. Overall, really great meal and experience. If you're looking for tasty Mexican food in the Racine area, highly recommend coming here. Enjoy! read more

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Talk about a great family restaurant. You can feel the love in this place. Greeted warmly, you will be treated well by the staff. My favorite are the fajitas. Best I've had in Racine. Really a gem in my city. read more

It's hard to find good Mexican food when I have my favorites in Chicago that I love to frequent. I found Javier's Cuisine on YELP and decided to give it a go. The reviews are on par- this place is the best place I've found so far to have Mexican in Wisconsin. The ambiance is super cute- they have adorable decorations and it's just a friendly spot with tons of parking. The staff is friendly and we were sat right away. They gave us warm chips and salsa and the salsa was good. I'm not sure if the chips were house made but the flavor was good. I'm a horchata snob since it's my favorite Mexican drink. The horchata at Javier's wasn't the best but it was okay. It wasn't very sweet and less rich in flavor. For food I ordered the chile relleno and it was pretty good. The rice and beans were tasty. Bf ordered a combo plate and he thought it was pretty flavorful. I will definitely return to Javier's next time I'm craving Mexican food in Wisconsin! read more

Javier's Cuisine - Cute decorations - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

The food is always delicious!! They have the best rice in my opinion a perfect blend and never too dry. The service is friendly and attentive. The ambiance is simple and cozy. I always recommend them to others!!! read more

No matter what dinner you order ALWAYS order their table side guacamole. It's fun to watch and even more pleasurable to taste.

Excellent food! Outstanding service! Wonderful atmosphere!! I'd give Javier's Cuisine in Racine 10 stars if I could!! This French & Italian classically trained Mexican Chef is truly special and it shows! From the table side guacamole to the beautiful dishes, every meal is exceptional. I've had almost everything on the menu and there is an element of perfection in every dish! Love, love, love Javier's Cuisine! read more

The food, service and ambience is amazing! I highly recommend this awesome place! Their specialty items are the best!

1st time. My order included 1 margarita on the rocks, blended sangria margarita, pork sopes, and steak tacos. All were great and the service was quick. Distanced seating and they even took some very clever safety precautions. They had the menus under the plastic table cloth to decrease touching them and also very clearly marked pens and cleaning supplies for when you paid. Will be back again. read more

Javier's Cuisine - Blended Sangria Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

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Never had a bad meal here. In the fall they have a butternut squash soup with a Mexican twist that is just amazing. I am someone who prefers making my own soup but this is my one exception. I normally get take out but never had any service issues when dining in. My family just prefers take out. Cannot comment on the drinks, which I know is popular at Mexican restaurants, but can say the food is great. read more

I first ate at Javier's when he had a small shop on Durand about 10 years ago. It was excellent then and it is excellent now. I have not had anything there that I did not enjoy. Service was always prompt and friendly. And the salsa with the chips is great read more

I am blown away and I've only had the table side guacamole. The service is excellent!!! The flavors are amazing!!!! I can't wait to taste the main dish!!! read more

Javier's Cuisine - Brilliant Guacamole designer/maker!!! - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

Food was good. Staff was amazing. So welcoming and attentive. Would definitely go back

The service is wonderful the drinks are great and food is amazing! I've never had a bad meal or service there. The tables are decently spaces so your not on top of another table. The chicken tortilla soup is the best I've every had. I just wish the soup was bigger or offered in a larger size read more

We visited Javier's on a recommendation from a friend for a non-chain Mexican restaurant in the area. It was a great recommendation. We were seated right away. Our waitress was new, like it was her first day, but she was fantastic and found answers to questions we asked that she didn't know the answer to. The owner's wife was around many times to make sure we were doing well. The Harvest Butternut Squash soup was to die for, we loved the green salsa with our chips... and speaking of chips, they're so light and crisp! Our entrees were delicious, the prices reasonable and we can't wait to go back again to try something else on the extensive menu. read more

Yes...it's ALWAYS a treat. In 10 plus years of eating there and at the former location, I have never had a bad meal. It should be called Javier's Casa de Sabor. (Javier's House of Flavor). While you can get a substantial amount of heat if you wish, the food flavor is what comes out of the kitchen and makes the meal outstanding.. If you haven't been ....go and treat yourself. read more

Over the years I've gotten to like the food more and more ,adorable wait staff adds to the enjoyment. Great guacamole. Nice people always

Jahvier's is a great little family owned business. The food is fantastic and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Mexican paradise, in the middle of nowhere.....no kidding! We just got back from an incredible meal at Javier's, found and recommended by none other than our fellow Yelpers. We are out of town and staying in between a driving trip from Milwaukee to Chicago and needed dinner between the two. Our hotel has the junky fast food outside of it so I turned to Yelp and discovered Javier's due to the already high ratings.....and I'm glad that we not only picked it but that I can add to the 5-star conglomerate. We entered what looks like a beautifully converted old Wendy's or Burger King, I'm not sure which one it once was but they definitely revamped the place well enough where it has taken on new character. We were immediately greeted by a friendly face who seated us within seconds. The young lady also ended up being our waitress, she was sweet and always accommodating......the staff certainly had a family feel to them although I'm not sure if they are all related or not. We were served a wonderful bowl of chips and roasted salsa upon sitting down and neither of us could stop eating it, one of the most authentic salsas I've ever been given for free. I ended up ordering a meager $2 cup of guacamole as an added flavor profile to the crispy chips, for that price it was tough to pass up. For dinner we had a giant bowl of tortilla soup with the broth added table side. I don't know if it's because I am in Wisconsin or not but the cheese curds utilized in the soup made it one of the best I've ever had and it's a dish I often order out at Mexican places. My only minor complaint is I wish there were more tortilla strips. Other than that, the spices were perfected, the shredded chicken wasn't dry and it all came together incredibly well....I'm going to miss not easily getting back to this place to get another bowl before leaving the area. My SO had the fish tacos, four of them for less than $10, what a steal. We ordered two hard shell and two soft so that we could share with one another. They weren't exactly loaded with fish (also unsure of the type of fish used) and there was a bit too much cheese smothered on top for my liking but they were certainly good enough to order again and I can't stress enough that it is an awesome deal for little money. The rice it came with was a bit dry but that was very minor since the flavor was still strong. With no room for dessert, we walked out of there with a bill less than $25.....satisfied, satiated and now sleepy. We'll likely never be back but take my word for it if you're a local, don't hit up any of the chain restaurants on this main stretch of highway....head to Javier's ASAP. read more

Javier's Cuisine - Tortilla soup, wowowowow!! - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

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Great place. We started off with the Tableside guacamole where the staff makes fresh guacamole right at your table to your specifications. Entrees were delicious and plentiful and came quickly. All staff were pleasant and friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend. Muy bueno !!! read more

Food was so delicious and tasty. Drinks were delicious. Service was friendly. Owner/chef's wife came and talked to us. Made us feel at home.

The best Mexican food- hands down. And the service is wonderful! Love that it's a family business.

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Javier's. They did a wonderful job decorating and providing a custom menu. Service was prompt and everyone enjoyed their meal. We will be back! read more

My boyfriend and I were in Racine for a concert,and we stopped into this fantastic place. Everything on the menu looked so good. We both had fish dishes and they both were amazing! Staff was so friendly and looked like they enjoyed working there. Will definitely be back. read more

Javier's Cuisine - Salmon Salmon Enchipotleado - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

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Great food. Inside is nicely decorated, but you wonder from the outside "what is in there". It took us 2 years to try this place because we didn't even know they were there. Absolutely love their Mexican corn soup, please offer it more often! read more

Javier's has long been one of our go-tos for delicious Mexican fare. Can honestly say in all the years we've been going there, we have NEVER had a bad meal! We're big fans of the tacos al pastor, the portabello quesadilla, seafood enchilada and the steak tacos. But, don't rule out the nightly specials that can include seafood, beef, pork or chicken prepared in creative ways. The full bar includes a good selection of imported beers and tequila. The lime margarita - on the rocks - is always a winner. read more

Javier's Cuisine - Margarita - on the rocks at Javier's Cuisine - goes great with the chips and salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

The food tastes homemade and it's a very relaxing atmosphere. The drinks were great and the waitress made sure we had everything we asked for before walking away. read more

Love, love, love their food. Nice family friendly place and wonderful service. Highly recommend

Amazing food here at Javier's and we especially love the guacamole! Service is excellent and every meal here has been a delight!

The owner branched out in his own several years ago, it's family run and they always remember you. I love the fajita's while the rest of the family loves the steak tacos and chicken nachos. The food is always seasoned expertly and the salsa is good but the show stopper is always the table side guacamole which is prepared to tour specifications by some great young ladies. read more

They kind of sell this place as Mexican fine dining. It's really not. What it is is decently prepared Mexican food, and a handful of pretty good specialty items, with a full bar, and table side guac. I recommend the Mexican bruschetta- that's not what they call it, but it's what it is. The real winner here, though, is the portabella quesadilla!!! Cuz nothin says "autentíco" like portabella mushrooms. Who cares, it's yummy!!! read more

Javier's Cuisine - Mexican bruschetta!!! - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

Food is excellent and the staff is friendly and helpful. The ambiance is cool and relaxing.

For Racine, this place is off the charts. Wide variety of home made Mexican food- far more than just your basic taco and enchiladas place. Family run. Delicious food, fantastic service, value pricing. Go now!! read more

I have been eating at Javier's about once a month for the last year. The food is innovative and delicious. We always get great service and love the family atmosphere!! read more

This family owned restaurant is a gem. Javier's seasonal soups are amazing and his dinner specials are amazing. Wonderful people and great staff. Never leave Racine, Javier! read more

So a Former head chef started this up..... I Don't get it. Why does it taste cheap? and have a big price tag? I had the veggie fajitas, but where was the seasoning? Are you going to come up with any original sauces? I really doubt that much thought went into being a little original, trying to add things from cookbooks, maybe a bit higher quality and less portion or something. But it's Racine, so the same crap under a different name. read more

Love this place! On our most recent trip we started with the avachetta, basically Mexican bruschetta. It was different and delicious. For my main I had the shrimp enchiladas, awesome. The fact I ordered shrimp in and of itself attests to the quality of this restaurant ( I don't order seafood from just any restaurant, it has to be a place I trust). My companion ordered the steak and portobello quesadilla which is always fantastic. In a city with literally dozens of good Mexican restaurants this definitely tops the list, a must stop. read more

Javier's Cuisine - Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Racine, Wisconsin

How have I never written a review for Javier's? It is one of my favorite spots in Racine. The staff is friendly, the food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. I'm delighted that they have moved into a new, bigger space. Order the table side guac. You won't be sad, I promise. They make it to your specifications and it is always rocking. I am docking one star for their lack of vegetarian options. The only thing the have for the non-carnivore is veggie fajitas. While they are delicious, it would be nice if there was a veggie taco or burrito too. read more

I love this place! It's quaint, the servers are always friendly and helpful. The tortilla soup is awesome, steak tacos are terrific. The owners are friendly - they always say hello upon entering and good bye thanks and come again when leaving - how often that happen these days? Anyway go check it out we love it! read more