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Javier's - La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Javier's - La Jolla

4.6
4.6
3490 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 161 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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.



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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
    (858) 200-2222
  • Website
    http://www.javiers-cantina.com/
  • 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 3,490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javier's in La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The stunning ambiance and "beautiful restaurant" make it a perfect spot for celebrations. However, be prepared for a lively atmosphere as it can get quite noisy. Reservations are recommended as it's often busy.

3,490 Reviews

  1. Theresa

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Lighting was so low, we needed to use our cell phones to see the menus as well as what was served on our plates. Music was too loud for any kind of conversation. Fish. Alaskan halibut was requested grilled. 1”x2.5” piece must have been sous vide and was tasteless. Service was good

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  2. Darin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food & service per usual; took a little long as they were packed; and it was louder than we were used to making conversation difficult.

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  3. Megan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful venue. Food is very inauthentic/Americanized. Cocktails are uninspired - they use Squirt for their Palomas but charge $20+. Just know if you are going here, you paying for the ambiance.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very slow this time it took one hour for our food to come to our table. I have been there a few times and it was never this bad.

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  5. vishakha

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent restaurant. Service and food are 5 star and elevated. Ambiance is lively and beautiful. Great location to meet people for a dinner or a drink. Noise level is perfect- festive, but can hear each other.

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  6. Dawn

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food-started with cheesy Queso Fundido & Guacamole. Entrees were Camerones Rancheros, Carnitas, & Ensalada de Asada...all fresh, hot, and well seasoned. Ambience is always inviting, beautiful and fun. We sat at an outside table (little noisy-backed up to valet drop off out front)-but was a good time. Javier's margaritas w/Grand Marnier were over ice, yummy, and you could taste the tequila (can't say that for a lot of places)...service was good, but a little slow. It was a fun Sunday night! Our guests were impressed. We will be back.

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  7. Lisa

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Music was a little loud for my friends. Everything else was delightful.

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  8. Erika

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service great ambiance. Staff was wonderful and very patient in explaining all food options. They did a great job and were very friendly - made my family feel comfortable !

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  9. Lisa

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere as always and fantastic meal! Also excellent service from Olivia. I loved the Carnitas platter, wow! Big portions here, and great drinks. Have been to a few Javier’s locations - highly recommended restaurant for any size group.

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  10. Tommy

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food an ambience. A big lack of customer service. Staff does not seem very happy to be there. Management either treats their employees poorly or they aren’t trained well enough on customer service skills.

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Javier's - La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 3490 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 161 times today
Google Map for Javier's - La Jolla

4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92122

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.javiers-cantina.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 200-2222
  • 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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