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Javier's - La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Javier's - La Jolla

4.6 (3802)
$30 and under
Mexican
4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92122

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 192 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.

Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    JAVIER'S offers a variety of options for banquets and private parties whether you are looking for the perfect location to host your next corporate luncheon or dinner or a gathering of family and friends.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (858) 200-2222

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What 3,802 people are saying

Javier's - La Jolla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

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  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javier's in La Jolla offers a "great atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "amazing ambiance." Patrons praise the "authentic Mexican cuisine" and "attentive service." While the "vibe is energetic," some note it can be "very loud." Reservations are recommended as waits are common. The "decor is stunning," enhancing the dining experience.
3,802 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff all seems angry that they have to be there.

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  2. MaryBeth

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience and service. Will be back!

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  3. Stacie

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Super loud....the place was packed for graduations and proms. The food was ok... nothing to return for.

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  4. Dianne

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I acknowledge the team was occupied with graduation parties and prom events; however, the insufficient attention and communication with the hostess unfortunately initiated a declining trend for the remainder of the evening. Our reservation was for 4:30 PM, yet we were not seated until 5:15 PM. Additionally, the delay in food service for our party of 4 was notable, as nearby tables, seated after us, received their meals beforehand. This experience was quite disappointing. I suggest either increasing staffing levels to adequately serve the number of diners or avoiding overbooking, as this appeared to be the issue.

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  5. Quiana

    Central Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was highly impressed by how beautiful the restaurant was especially being that it’s in a shopping center! I must say that so far this is the best location for Javier’s that I’ve seen. I was grateful that my reservation request for a booth with a view was provided by the restaurant, and that even though my guests hadn’t fully arrived yet they were still able to uphold the reservation table. The restaurant was a nice vibe with beautiful decor! The food came out quickly and was to everyone’s liking, Drinks were a hit also. I’d definitely revisit.

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  6. Rod

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale Mexican restaurant that is packed with patrons with flashy stylish outfits. Fast great service by the staff & food is served with Top Chef TV reality show quality.

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  7. Maritza

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Javier’s to celebrate our anniversary, we truly didn’t know what to expect. But everything was amazing from the food/drinks to the music & aesthetic. Needless to say the customer service was amazing. We did have reservations & it was pretty busy for a Thursday night but I will definitely be back.

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  8. Tiffany

    Orange County19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a dinner reservation at 7 PM, but were not seated until 8 PM. The hostess seemed disorganized and unfriendly. While I enjoy Javier's food, the poor service is making me reconsider returning.

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  9. shelby

    Key West4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of 6 of us made reservations on March 31 for May 13 at 6:30. 2 of us showed up early at 6:00pm, we let the hostess know that we were at the bar. When 5 out of 6 of us showed up by 6:30, we were told to wait until the 6th person arrived so we could be seated. Our friend was running late but instead of the hostess explaining that there is only a 15 min grace period, she became extremely rude and just kept telling us to wait until our friend got there. When my friend showed up at 6:45, we were told that our table was no longer available due to the grace period (which we were not over) and we were not sat at a table until 7:30pm which is ridiculous. There was poor communication with the hostess and lack of empathy. The food and drinks were okay but not worth the price. The best thing about this place is the ambiance but I would not recommend going in general because the hostess staff made our experience in the beginning miserable.

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  10. Karely

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    In my opinion the food was cold in the first place and I think it’s not fair to put the extra feed of extra of taxes of $45 Dlls plus the tipping $95 Dlls I don’t think this is fair because you eating and you are giving a lot of amount of money free thank you but I am not going back again

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2 people
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Booked 192 times today
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4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92122

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    JAVIER'S offers a variety of options for banquets and private parties whether you are looking for the perfect location to host your next corporate luncheon or dinner or a gathering of family and friends.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (858) 200-2222
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