Javier's - La Jolla

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   Brian

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fabulous food fantastic service and phenomenal atmosphere... music could be a notch lower.
   

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   Lois

   VIP

   Orange County

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The ambience of Javier‘s restaurant in La Jolla is a wonderful outdoor themed restaurant. The restaurant felt very open air, with plants lining the outside entrance and open windows. The lighting in the restaurant and the fire pits in the restaurant made a lovely addition to the upbeat atmosphere. where to go as there was quite a bit of chaos at the entrance to the restaurant. The restaurant has a varied menu. There’s something for everyone there I had the Pollo Chipotle.  When the meal came, it was different than I imagined it to be. The chicken looked like a Frenched drumstick, although it was white meat. The entrée had a cream sauce that was very rich and gave the sensation of a nacho cheese. Inside the sauce or button mushrooms along side of the dish was a single scoop of steamed white rice and a few avocado slices for the price of the meal and the taste and texture of the food, I was disappointed. The rest of my party chose traditional Mexican food, which looked excellent, and I was told the food tasted good. One of the persons in my party had the Carnitas and gave me a bite. It was excellent and there was quite a bit of meat. We ordered guacamole as a side dish, and it was one of the cream best guacamole I had ever had. The salsa also was excellent and the servers made sure to bring more chips and salsa as appropriate. As I mentioned before, the ambience is very upbeat. I think that probably would attract a younger crowd. The music was not traditional, Mexican music. The music had a nightclub rhythm and was so loud I could not hear the person next to me speak. Our reservations were at 5:30 and we left the restaurant at 8 PM as the evening went on, the music became louder and louder. I enjoy an upbeat vibe, but this was more than appeals to me.  I will not be returning to the restaurant due to the level of the noise and the overall price .
   

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   Allen

   VIP

   San Diego

   63 reviews

   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time visit and what a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent and the service was flawless. We ate off of each other’s dish and everything was wonderful ! I’ll be back
   

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   Rosalie

   Seattle

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Waited 40 minutes beyond our reservation for our table to be ready. Once seated service was great and food delicious as usual
   

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   Mallory

   Charleston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The arrival experience ruined the whole experience. I had a reservation at 6:30p and was not seated till after an hour. When I checked in I asked how long the wait was and simply saying we are behind tonight would have went a long way not avoiding the question and stating to give us a few minutes.
   

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   NBC

   Berkshire

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We booked a table and had to wait 30 minutes for the table. Front desk staff were not helpful until the Manager got involved. Once we sat down the evening was great.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is great but I can get same taste in less expensive place Service not great but I think it is more of staffing then the staff Will go back maybe but only for very special occasions
   

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   Giuliana

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our reservation was at 9 pm and didn’t get seated until 10
   

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   Riyam

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was good, however, there was a long line to check in we waited like half an hour to check in and another to be called. Also, the people who’re taking the check in were rude and not professional at all. The music was a little loud so it’s hard to hear the other person. This is not my first time being there but it’s my first time complaining.
   

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    John

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Always a show stopper and delicious, but had to wait 30 minutes for our table beyond our reserved time. A round of drinks on the house would have been a nice gesture or an order of guac for the table. As a previous owner of two successful restaurants, this level of service is sadly lacking today that desperately needs to be returned especially at today’s prices.
    

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