Javier's Irvine Spectrum

4.6

178 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

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2 people

Apr 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 119 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

Javier's Irvine Spectrum serves original Mexican cuisine. Opened in 2004 and located close to the 405 and 5 freeways, the restaurant offers numerous entrees and combo meals. Javier's Irvine Spectrum selects and serves only the freshest ingredients, including sustainable and in-season seafood, natural chicken and center-cut #1 prime Angus beef. Every dish is prepared fresh to order, and guests may sit in the spacious main dining room, on the intimate patio, at the bar or in a private dining area.The dining room is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Javier's Irvine Spectrum's full bar is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 872-2101
Website
https://www.javiers-cantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
JAVIER'S offers a range of options for banquets and private parties, whether for corporate luncheons or family gatherings. Our Banquet options can cater to various group sizes, Enjoy superior service, gourmet Mexican cuisine, and a sophisticated ambiance. Please contact the Banquet Cordinator. Call to Reserve 949-872-2101

Location
536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Neighborhood
Irvine
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Most Booked

Review summary

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Javier's Irvine Spectrum offers an upscale dining experience with "top notch" food and "always attentive" service. The restaurant is renowned for its vibrant ambiance and "beautiful decor." While some guests find it pricey, many agree the quality justifies the cost. The shrimp and lobster dishes are highly praised, and the atmosphere is lively yet elegant.

178 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County11 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The very best part of Javier is the service.
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Andrew VIP
Orange County3 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow. Had to wait for server greeting long time, then request a cocktail menu, then wait again. Reservation was for a special occasion birthday. Disappointing experience. Recommend going newport location if enjoy Javier’s.
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Eric
Orange County4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Javiers for a business meeting. Great food and service, but difficult to converse with my client who was sitting directly across from me.
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Selin
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best! Food top notch and the servers are one of a kind.
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Komal
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We came to celebrate a loved one's birthday. Mentioned that in the reservation. Mentioned it about 5 times to the staff who was working on our table. Tables were being put away and they were closing down and we still didn't receive it. Had to approach a manager and let them know I was upset for them to finally bring it to us. Kinda ridiculous for the price point. You'd expect staff to be a bit more attentive. Especially if we are one of the last remaining tables cause staff is closing up the restaurant for the day while we're waiting for dessert. We're tryna leave too lol cause we saw the table right next to us get a much nicer birthday celebration (they didn’t wait for the table to be completely empty to bring out the single scoop of ice cream with a raspberry and a leaf to garnish and had a much more enthusiastic staff to do the birthday celebration) also the vegetarian enchiladas was a hit. Shrimp and crab enchilada was alright. Had Better for half the price.
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Ryan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite places to eat. Especially before heading to the improv next door. We went for my buddies 45th birthday and had great food, service, and shots 😋. We will be back as soon as we can afford to. 😆. We've had fajitas a few times which are amazing everytime! But the spare ribs and seafood is always in point.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always great. Such a well run restaurant, we are always impressed .
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Hemal
Las Vegas4 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Overrated experience and service level. Food tastes great but prices are exorbitant!!!
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Teri
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant from the front of the place to the inside is just beautiful. The aesthetic of this place was set up beautifully. The server, waiter and every other person who filled my water every time they saw it get half way was so very nice. The food was very good. Not to spicy and very flavorful. The desert was also very great as well. Most definitely recommending this place to friends and family and will come back.
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Jeffrey VIP
Tampa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Javier's. I can get elegantly prepared Mexican dishes outside of the norm. Today, I had Maine Lobster enchiladas. Delicious. Service was top notch. Our whole party was happy. We live in Florida, but Javier's is a must when come west.
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Javier's Irvine Spectrum is rated 4.6 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 119 times today

536 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://www.javiers-cantina.com/
Phone number
(949) 872-2101
Private party facilities
JAVIER'S offers a range of options for banquets and private parties, whether for corporate luncheons or family gatherings. Our Banquet options can cater to various group sizes, Enjoy superior service, gourmet Mexican cuisine, and a sophisticated ambiance. Please contact the Banquet Cordinator. Call to Reserve 949-872-2101

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