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    Javier's

    3.9 (2.8k reviews)
    PriceyMexican, Bars, Italian
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Trio de Enchiladas del Mar: Shrimp, Dungeness crab, and Maine lobster enchiladas
    Seneca D.

    I promised myself that I would finally try Javier's the next time I was in Vegas. I love the decor and the atmosphere because it brings out the ambiance. We started with the chips and salsa and Queso Fundido. The chips and salsa were good but the Queso Fundido was too thick and I couldn't taste the chorizo. I ordered the Trio De Enchiladas Del Mar and it was delicious. My husband had the Cabo Azul and it was good. The service was great and we were well taken care of. Overall it was a good experience and I would try it again.

    Chicken tacos + guacamole
    Patricia E.

    The quality of the fish was exceptional and melts in your mouth, and really- the only reason this isn't a 4 or 5 star review is because the chicken tacos we ordered for $40 was so dry, despite it being a guisado- which should mean it's tender. Everything else was delicious! The servers were nice and the place was packed! But the tacos wasn't quite how it was advertised.

    Enchilada de queso, taco de pollo, and margarita de casa.
    Martie L.

    My sister and I are here on a girls' trip, and we stopped here for lunch. I ordered the enchilada de queso and taco de pollo. It came with rice and beans (pictured) and was delicious! I also sprang for the Margarita de casa, in which they did NOT skimp on the tequila! My sister's taco plate was equally delicious. By Vegas standards, the bill was about what one would expect. Our server, Eduardo, was helpful and attentive. If you're in the Aria, try Javier's!

    Riese L.

    This place is very cute nestled in the corner of aria hotel. It was super busy, our lunch reservation was for 130 and we were sat a little early which is great. Our server wasn't great. The free chips and dip ... whoa. They make it fresh every day and that day it was spicy lol. Very yummy but too spicy for me. I had to order everything. The shrimp ceviche was yummy. I got shrimp tacos too and total winner. Food def did NOT lack flavor

    Seafood enchiladas
    Robert G.

    Came for dinner while in town. This is a high end Mexican restaurant in the Aria and not your typical Mexican restaurant back home. We ordered drinks and chips and salsa brought to the table. Salsa very good. Nice atmosphere but little loud. Ordered seafood enchiladas for $55, chicken fajitas $40 and a taco and enchilada for $36. All the food was very good. Service was very good. Prices typical of a high end strip hotel.

    Scarlett H.

    Yes it's crowded and yes it's noisy... but the food here is so good that I'd come again and again even with those annoyances! We had a reservation at 6 and arrived early... we didn't get seated until 6:30 because they were just crazy busy! But once we sat down the service was pretty fast. Chips and dips came in no time and our server was ready to take our order. My friends who had been here many times recommended their carnitas and guacamole- both were great. One friend who had their skirts steak said it was amazing... But my Cobo Azul was the most impressive!!! The seafood in them was tasty and firm and the sauce was perfect! Portion size was generous! The Tres leches cake (three milk cake, as my Spanish speaking friend told me) was fantastic! Four of us shared one as they gave us a huge piece!

    Raegen B.

    We went for dinner and had a lovely time. We both got enchiladas and they were brought out very quick. The server was attentive and nice and the low lit room was a nice vibe. Great time and would love to go back soon!

    Sheila P.

    The restaurant has a great vibe with Mexican music. It's dimly lit and has an upscale feel. The service is on point and you never have a glass empty without offer of another drink and water is constantly filled. The food is elevated and prepared perfectly. The garlic prawns were delicate and tender in an amazing butter and garlic sauce that was worthy of dragging a tortilla or two through just to get it all. It is ala carte so you need to order rice and tortillas on the side. I didn't need to as I shared with my wife as she ordered the steak fajitas that came with beans and tortillas. Next time would order some rice as well. It does come with a price tag that I felt a side of rice should have been included. We were able to save a small space for dessert and ordered the flan. It's definitely one of the best flan I have ever had. It was different as it was much denser than I have had before. It was so good I know I will definitely order again! They also included a lil ice cream with the flan for birthday celebration. This is my only complaint and why I gave four stars and not five. I had ordered a Diet Coke it was served in a small glass bottle. When I was asked if I would like another I said yes please, it was not mentioned to me that it would be an additional charge (other location has same small glass bottle and no charge was added) I guess I should have asked but at $9.00 I didn't expect to be charged another $9.00. I don't think it should be asked if you would like another without knowledge of additional charge. Now I know. Oh almost forgot my wife said the margaritas are some of the best she has ever had. Said the tequila is smooth and the flavors were well balanced.

    The combo enchiladas, Javier salad and flan
    Richard H.

    Javier's is still one of my favorites whenever I come to Vegas and arriving here around 3 pm without having lunch decided to order their Chopped salad with chicken in lieu of what I would normally have which is their lobster and chicken enchiladas with green verde sauce. No picture as it is shown previously on my last review. Minor comment but please bring back the flour tortilla chips as the corn ones are okay.

    Chicken enchiladas
    Michael K.

    WOW! Having never heard of this restaurant until recently, I was skeptical as I thought Amaya (also in Vegas) was the best Mexican food I had ever tasted. Turns out Amaya has some competition! Javier's and Amaya are tied, in my opinion, as so e of the best Mexican food out there. Yes, I am aware these restaurants are not considered "authentic" Mexican but I do not care as I do not find authentic Mexican food all that great. Javier's and Amaya are what I would call modern, upscale Mexican cuisine. Here's what to expect: high quality ingredients, very flavorful and the food is light, not heavy. The portions aren't small but they are nit huge either. They are a decent portion for what you pay. The ambiance and design are absolutely beautiful and the service (at least in this location) is excellent. If I had one complaint it would be the noise level. I found this location to be EXTREMELY loud. I could barely talk and hear my family members at the table. Other than that, it was an amazing experience and I can't wait to try the new Pasadena location! Note: this is considered a high-end restaurant so yes, the prices will reflect that.....plus it's located in Vegas where everything is pricey so if you are looking for an affordable, cheap Mexican food experience, this is not for you.

    Guac and chips and a Marcos Mexican marg
    Joe M.

    Been coming here once a month for over 16 years since they first opened. And 99% of the time the experience is fantastic. Fantastic food and excellent and fast service. However, tonight, sitting at the bar after ordering an appetizer and an entrée and a drink, I ordered a dessert as well. 35 minutes went by with no dessert and no acknowledgment by the bartenders whatsoever. Finally, I had to flag down a bartender to let them know it's been over 35 minutes and my dessert never came out. It was literally ice cream. It takes about 30 seconds. I told the bartender to forget it I didn't want it anymore and to just close me out. I don't know who messed up, but my guess is that the bartender may have forgot to put it in or didn't put it in, but of course would not admit that. Mistakes happen, however what shocked me was that I was offered no compensation whatsoever for the time wasted and not having fulfilled what I ordered. Not that I expect anything for free, but I certainly would've expected an offer to go and get it and bring it out on the house or perhaps even a complementary drink. Nothing was offered, except for a full price bill for everything else that I had ordered previously. Extremely disappointed with the way the situation was handled.

    Manny P.

    My second time to this Vegas location at The Aria and I guess my first time wasn't a fluke! I only ordered a steak salad for lunch last time and it was good but how do you mess that up?! This time I had the Costilla de Res and it was amazing. I've gone to Javier's for 20+ years starting with their first store in Laguna Beach but have been disappointed since their Spectrum location with poor experiences in Century City and Pasadena. I may give those another chance after my dinner at this location.

    Camarones al mojo de ajo (prawns in garlic sauce, must get!)
    Susan L.

    What I ate: - Trio de enchiladas del mar - shrimp, crab, lobster enchiladas: This is always a solid choice, each enchilada has its own flavor and sauce. Great taste of a few different enchiladas, especially if you're a seafood lover - Camarones al mojo de ajo (prawns in garlic sauce): comes with a side of rice and beans. This is always a must get dish if you love prawns. They are large and juicy, and that garlic sauce is what dreams are made of Pros: - The food is always good. I get the 2 above dishes pretty much every time I go to a Javiers, and the LV branch did well - Staff was pretty friendly and attentive both times I went during this trip. The first time was for a drink and ceviche at the bar, the second time was to sit in the dining room for dinner - Very convenient that this was on the casino floor of the Aria as we were staying there. No need to venture off campus to get a good dinner anywhere else - Margaritas were awesome. I had the jamaica - sweet and strong, and the pineapple was had a spicy kick to it Cons: - Okay, I know I'm old, but this restaurant was too dark and too loud. I know it's a popular place, but I could barely hear my friend while eating in the dining room and sitting across from her at a 2top table. and it was incredibly dark, with basically only candlelight to read the menu. Man, I can't believe I've turned into a boomer. Even while having a quick drink at the bar, I had to sit side by side with my friend to talk to her - I think this is just at every host stand, but both times we approached the host stand to inquire about seating, my friend and I were met with indifference and apathy. The first time, the hostesses continued to giggle and gossip with each other for a handful of minutes before even turning to us and acknowledging us. I hadn't realized that I was wearing my invisibility cloak. The next night, when we went for dinner, it was pretty much the same thing. Why have TWO hostesses who will only talk to each other and not to any potential patrons? - Price is exorbitant. Not that the food was bad, but ... very expensive. Would I go again? If I was staying at the Aria again and was too lazy to go elsewhere for dinner

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    Is this place kid friendly? Do they have high chairs?

    Not really. I don't believe they have high chairs.

    Can you use MGM Rewards to settle your bill? When charging to your room can MGM Food/Beverage credit be used?

    Majority of the time you would have a food and beverage credit. If you charge to your room then the credit will apply at the end of your stay. If you charge more then your credit, then they will charge your credit card

    Are the food servings small?

    No. They are generous in size!

    Can the kitchen accommodate gluten free (celiac)?

    Yes, they should be able to! There are a fair amount of GF items on the menu; just make a note with your server.

    Does Javier's have a decent wine list?

    Decent, but not phenomenal. It's a bit hard to pair wines with their Cali-Mex menu.

    Is it easy to get a table without a reservation?

    No. It's impossible. Bar and lounge are first come first serve but a table requires a reservation.

    Is this restaurant kid friendly?

    They definitely allow children, but it was more of an adult vibe, with loud, thumping music and large parties. Kids noises would definitely be drown out there. Seems to cater more to adults.

    Does this place have high chairs for kids?

    Not that I've seen, and I don't think it is a good environment for kid diners.

    Can you buy the salsa online?

    No.

    Is the guacamole made table side?

    No, it was brought out to our table already-made, in a cast iron-looking dish.

    Are reservations required?

    Nope! But I recommend them on weekend evenings as it gets really busy. They have a decent sized bar area + high tops that are first come first serve as well.

    What time is happy hour?

    There is no happy hour however I have had many many margaritas in my life and I have to say Javier's margaritas are some of the best I've had EVER. Worth the price. It's so fun. We usually sit at a romantic booth and have margaritas and then move… Read more

    What is the dress code?

    There really isn't a dress code, but at night most are in business attire or dressier clothes. I have been several times and have gone dressy or jeans and a nice top. During the day I've gone completely casual.

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