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Javelina - Union Square, New York, NY

Javelina - Union Square

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (212) 539-0202
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Wilson Pocon
  • Catering
    We offer all of our menu items for off-site catering no matter how big or small! Please email info@javelinatexmex.com for more information on how we can help make your next event amazing!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer full and partial buyouts of our restaurant for corporate events, parties, rehearsal dinners and everything in between. Please email info@javelinatexmex.com and we can help plan your perfect private event!
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross street
    East 18th and Irving Place
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Javelina is just a couple of minutes walking distance from the Union Square subway - 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W and also close to the NJ PATH stations at 14th and 23rd streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 859 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javelina - Union Square offers a delightful Tex-Mex experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its tantalizing margaritas and standout queso, this cozy spot excels in outdoor dining. While it can get busy and warm, especially in summer, it's perfect for fall visits.

859 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    New York City

    248 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    248 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Kelly

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 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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  3. Tyler

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with appetizers and mains brought out to the table within 15 minutes of arriving. Food was spectacular, especially the queso blanco. Highly recommend!

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  4. Nikesnob

    Coastal Georgia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    True TexMex cuisine! It was everything we were hoping for. Being from the South we have not been able to find anything that qualifies but Javelina nailed it. The service was top notch and the queso Bob was amazing. We all had fajitas with different proteins and it did not disappoint. This will definitely be a regular spot when we want True TexMex cuisine!

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  5. Kipp

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Taco Tuesday is a great deal! The Al Pastor tacos were excellent

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  6. james

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fresh and very good. Service was excellent.

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  7. Nicole

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love coming here. The food is delicious and the service great. It can get pretty loud, between tables and the fajitas, but the food is worth it.

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  8. Jana

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Way too loud inside. Food was good. Service was fine.

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  9. ChristinaM

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Javelina is great for what it is. Excellent service, tasty food, even tastier margaritas, nice outdoor dining.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I love javelina but we came on 06/26/24 and they did not have a/c. I think I remember coming in the past during summer and it being hot too. Great food / drinks, but wouldn’t recommend coming here to escape the heat, especially during a heatwave 🙃 I left dinner sopping wet. Will be back but only in the fall/winter

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FAQs

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

Javelina - Union Square is rated 4.7 stars by 859 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Javelina - Union Square

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East 18th and Irving Place
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Javelina is just a couple of minutes walking distance from the Union Square subway - 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W and also close to the NJ PATH stations at 14th and 23rd streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Wilson Pocon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 539-0202
  • Catering
    We offer all of our menu items for off-site catering no matter how big or small! Please email info@javelinatexmex.com for more information on how we can help make your next event amazing!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer full and partial buyouts of our restaurant for corporate events, parties, rehearsal dinners and everything in between. Please email info@javelinatexmex.com and we can help plan your perfect private event!
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