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Javelina - Union Square, New York, NY

Javelina - Union Square

4.7
4.7
866 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tex-Mex

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Javelina, New York City's only authentic Tex-Mex restaurant!

*Please note If you are booking STANDARD SEATING this will be for an indoor table. 

Home of the best Queso & Margaritas in New York City!

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wilson Pocon
  • Delivery & takeout

What 866 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javelina - Union Square delights with "great Tex Mex" cuisine in NYC. Patrons rave about the "best queso in the city," "delicious food," and "strong margaritas." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for group gatherings. While noise and ventilation are noted concerns, the "friendly staff" and "excellent service" ensure a memorable dining experience.

866 Reviews
  1. Cherry

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped by for a quick bite during happy hour. It was busy, but service was friendly and quick. Great price on happy hour margaritas for the area!

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  2. Margaret

    New York City250 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The guacamole and salsa are delicious. Chicken Avocado Soup was very tasty. Service was top notch.

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  3. Steven

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where the fajitas sizzle and the queso flows like water

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  4. Jann VIP

    New York City476 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday Brunch. Margaritas on the rocks were well made. Complimentary chips & salsa, chips were freshly made. Fish tacos & chicken mole were delucious. Finished with churros with vanilla ice & chocolate sauce, YUM!

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  5. Katie

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spectacular! Great Tex Mex in heart of NYC!

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  6. Merridith

    New York City79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Javalina is one of our favorite restaurants - a place we go back to again and again. The staff is wonderful, upbeat and fun. The food is fantastic. We never get tired of their wonderful skirt steak fajitas with all the fixings. The place is busy and has a great vibe. We wish it weren't so noisy but that is the price of popularity - which does not happen if the food is bad!

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  7. Dina

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall food was good, service was good, and prices were great. The fajita was yummy but a bit oily. Great tortillas!

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  8. Jason

    New York City26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really delicious food, starting with the fresh chips and salsa. Make sure you get queso, a sampler or single one. For alcohol free options, I liked the virgin strawberry margarita which taste fresh, not weird bottled stuff. Yummy tacos!

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  9. Margaret

    New York City250 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great frozen margs, salsa and guacamole. The service was wonderful.

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  10. Kelly VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Was expecting TexMex - this is not it. Texas enchiladas were cold - cheese wasn’t melting. Shrimp tacos had to be sent back because they smelled very fishy. Will not return.

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FAQs

Javelina - Union Square offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Javelina - Union Square also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 539-0202.

Javelina - Union Square is rated 4.7 stars by 866 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Javelina - Union Square

119 E. 18th St, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wilson Pocon
  • Delivery & takeout
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