Although the menu isn’t the most interesting one I’ve ever come across, the Mexican staples they do serve are solid. The best thing I’ve had there is the seafood chimichanga (chimichanga de mariscos for you Spanish speakers). The crab and shrimp are moist and juicy and the tortilla is amazingly crispy. Plus, the chips and salsa are to die for.

Am I really giving this restaurant a good review cause I really didn’t want to. I had a very bad experience when it first opened . Two years ago when Javier’s was new at the Spectrum we were having drinks and appetizers outside and they kicked us out because we weren’t ordering enough ( seriously) We left in a huff and 20 minutes later when we walked by the outside table which we had been seated at ..it was still empty. I wrote a letter and never got a response.

Javiers ( at least at the spectrum ) is known for long waits, service that is rude and everything seems to be overpriced BUT My husband had picked the restaurant for his birthday and so I had to go.

On this trip I finally found the perfect margarita The Marcos" straight lime juice , white tequila and a splash of contreau …lovely & refreshing & worth it at $12.00 . And the Cabo Azul had three dishes all excellent . Lobster Enchilada which was creamy & moist and full of delicate flavor The Crab Chile Relleno was crispy and the best relleno I have ever had and shrimp taco had such a unique flavor. I will go back again ..darn it !!

whenever i pass by javier’s at the spectrum, it’s always bustling and people (there’s a patio) look like they’re having a festive jolly time. which is why i really wanted to like javier’s, but sadly…i was so supremely disappointed by the food. the chips were delicious, and got my hopes up. but when our meals came out, my dish and my friends’ dishes were so unbelievably dry.

the ambiance is loud, noisy, and great for large groups/parties to get rowdy and have fun. and our waitor was very cheery, although a little hard to track down.

i’d probably come back to javier’s for drinks, but not for the food.

Owner does not seem to understand or care about quality customer service

After spending $60 on drinks and an appetizer, a friend and I were asked to finish our drinks and leave so other guests could have the table.
To make matters worse, I called the owner to share my story. Before I could finish sharing my concerns, he interrupts me to tell me his findings from talking with his staff at Irvine Spectrum. I’m told that we should have had our drinks and appetizer in the bar; reservations aren’t taken for parties of two; and 2 hours was plenty of time for us to occupy a dining patio table. He then says he no longer has time for the call and hangs up on me,
How arrogant and such a lack of knowledge about providing quality customer service. I will NOT return to any of his restaurants.